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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1931

Page

5

Powers seeks venue change in double murder case

Powers indicted for slaying two women and three children near Park Nidy UM and Northboro Moss. Attorney J Edwardy says change of venue will be sought, claiming professional duty. Powers jailed at Moundsville after mob threat. expected to be moved to face trial soon. A body found nearby and ties to Powers investigated as grand jury considers case.

Clarksburg J. Edwardy Harry F. Powers Paysélt- Dereliet Powers Moundsville Powors Asta Tillick“Elcher Park Nidy UM Dorothy Dressler Northboro

Pantages Jurors Given Holiday

Los Angeles jurors in Pantages second trial were granted a holiday after visiting the former private offices of Alexander Dartages where the alleged attack on Humee Pringle occurred. Deputized court staff accompanied them as they inspected the crime scene to better understand the location and context.

Los Angeles Alexander Dartages Humee Pringle Mameer Cody

Soldier Held After Lake Holdup Suspect Arrested

A Kelly field soldier was arrested early Wednesday with two shotguns in a car, suspected of taking part in a robbery at Woodlawn Lake Monday night. The bandits tied up Harold Harvey at 114 Mission Street and a woman companion, prompting a search description. Officer C.G. Kirk arrested the suspect at Saint Avenue and Houston Street.

Kelly Field Harold Harey Mission Street Woodlawn Lake Lake Haley Fill Sain Avenue Houston Street CG. A. Kirk

Youth crisis reports Puzzle Elkhart

Report on Elkhart youths revealing personal crisis motives, noting three individuals aged 17, 10, and 49 involved. Following the events, funeral services were held for Doriaste Cann, 17, and B. Clyle Kennedy, 10, with houses closed and burials proceeding promptly.

Elkoanrt Tessa

Cimmaron Wins Movie Awards At Academy Banquet

The film Chmumron received three Academy Awards at the annual Academy banquet last night, honoring its achievements in the motion picture arts and sciences.

Cimmaron Weeternatory Acareny of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Panama Canal delays ship traffic by dirt and rock work

Officials estimate canal slowdowns from dredging and rock excavation at Panama Canal will cost ship owners about 2,000 a day. The November 11 delay affects 60 ships as dirt and rock removal continues, hindering passage through the canal.

Panama Canal Panama Cis Elay

Veteran of Seven Marriages to Wed in Som Es Vilde

An elderly man from EsVilde, Indiana, arrived at the county clerk’s office yesterday seeking a license to wed Mrs. American Meats, a widow. The event is planned for later this month and follows his history of seven marriages.

Som Esvilde Ind Yeaterday American Meats

Husband Fights Pardon for McCoy in California

A vandalized report notes protests against any parole or pardon for Kid McCoy, held at San Quentin, after multiple parole requests. The effort to grant clemency, previously refused by Governor James Rolph Jr., was referred today to the state.

Savoomsnto INS McCoy Albert A.moers New York Hosband Pail Kama Los Angeles McCoix Eeeving Logs Teem San Quentin James Rolph Jr

Weddings Increase With Bridge Open

Durant Oklahoma notices show Texas couples apply for marriage licenses as inter state bridge keeps traffic flowing. The newspaper notes a rising trend in nuptials correlated with the new free bridge opening, reflecting broader social changes and regional ties.

En. Durant Okls Navy Gorvernor Murray Cupi Texas Oklahoma

Railroads Hearings Set to Open January in DC

Washington Nov. 41 Practically all railroad problems will be aired when the interstate commerce commission begins hearings in January to decide how to modify its plan for consolidating eastern lines into four trunk systems.

Talvern Kerr Washington, D.C Interstate Commerce Commission Witeseak

Curtis Guest of Movie Industry In Los Angeles

Vice President Charles Curtis attended a Los Angeles event with members of the motion picture industry. The brief appearance paired Curtis with his sister Mrs. Bue Wand Everett and others as part of a social gathering related to the entertainment sector. Cal Crockett 2400.

Unniversal Los Angeles Charles Curtis Bue Wand Everet¢ Gai

Birthday Party Halted by Mumps Cold Shock

In Oklahoma on November 14 a birthday celebration was halted as mumps affected guest Shockley Shoemaker aged ten. The article notes a prior plan last year facing health concerns and stress, with the event interrupted by illness.

Wnniversal Service DETAN Okla Agein Intay Shockley Shoemaker

Freight Loading Continues Slump

Washington D C October week ending freight loading totaled 740 403 cars, the American Railway Association announced. The figure was 2010 cars below the preceding week and 194 252 below the corresponding week last year, reflecting a continuing decline in tonnage moved by rail.

Washington, D. Cymora American Railway Association

Farm Board Wheat Still Untouched as Job Relief Swings

From Washington to Nevada winter date nears while farm board wheat remains untaxed at current prices. The board proposed selling at relief prices when forces swung into high gear to aid the unemployed and feed the nation. Unclear fragment notes 26? a he.

D. CU Farm Board

Camel Humidor Pack Keeps Camels Fresh in Dry Air

The Camel Humidor Pack protects Camels from perfume powder odor and germ exposure, preserving moisture and flavor in dry office or home environments. It urges smokers to try fresh Camels for a day and warns not to remove the moistureproof wrap after opening.

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Bluebeard Elkhart Cal Crockett M'Coy Curtis Guest Mary Louani R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Winston-Salem, N EB. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Morton Downey Tory Wons Nel Orchestra Jacques Renard Columbia Broadcasting System Prince Albert Quarter Nour Alice Joy
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