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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1931
Page
12
An advertisement touts a quick corn remover named Shut-Off. It promises no soaking, a few drops, and three minutes to remove corns with immediate relief and comfort. Sold by druggists for about 50 cents, with a money back guarantee.
George Adams, 47, Fort Wayne, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting of federal prohibition agent John I Wilson. The verdict may bring a penalty of 2 to 2 1/2 years. In Chicago, Dr Mer Swan resigned as coroner and health commissioner.
Mollywood, Cali. Nov. 17. Troyil Hants itlon, a film comedian, had a broken left leg from a traffic mishap and, after recent hospital release, tried to show friend Mex Lease how he could walk. Crutches collapsed as he departed, and he broke his right leg. He was returned to hospital.
Mayor opens a public radio event at San Antonio Public Service showroom with six San Antonio radio firms sponsoring. Voters cast ballots for county schools via coupon ballots printed in local papers daily. The show features school orchestras and athletic programs with radios awarded to the top six schools after the November 8 vote. Participating dealers include Dosch Straus Frank, Atwater Kent, Straus Dedenheimer, General Motors, Guarantee Motor Crosley.
Elmer Orden, residing at 317 Omaha street, is charged by complaint with attempted arson after a fire started by kerosene and rags at his home. Bond set at 7 dollars. He alleges a threat to burn his house. Dora L. Ogden, also of 317 Omaha street, faces three misdemeanor charges for threatening life, disturbing the peace, and assault. Witnesses include Mrs A W Burris and J O Lopez of 317 Omaha street.
Retailers replenished stock during October at wholesale prices about one fifth lower than a year ago. The Labor Department report shows October prices 17 percent lower than October 1919 and 10 percent lower than September this year.
Mary Catherine Maltsberger, 53, died Tuesday. A native of Tennessee, she lived in San Antonio for 60 years and was a longtime member of Central Christian Church. Survived by three daughters, two sons, and multiple grandchildren, services held at the VND Parner TD with officiating clergy. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Gers. Elray, 72, whose funeral in San Antonio included burial in Virginia following services at Wilbert-Hanagan chapel. Elray, a divin man, had long church ties and a nephew Al Phillips of San Antonio survives. Police report lootings in Detroit are believed solved with arrests in connection to a tank robbery series.
In Los Angeles on November 17 two suits were filed over a rich heiress Elizabeth McAllister and her chauffeur Charles Chalette who eloped from Mount Clemens Michigan. McAllister seeks divorce and recovery of at least part of her $200,000 fortune claiming securities were removed by Chalette. The case highlights money as a cause of discord in their marriage.
Nancy Maverick county tax collector faced court battles over sending 14 819 50 dollars from automobile license funds to the highway department. A temporary injunction was granted but lost on merits, prompting a county decision to proceed with remittance amid protests from neighboring counties. Maverick argued license collections should go to San Antonio and other large Texas cities.
In Manila on November 17 two sailors, John Borowski and John Jones of the destroyer John D. Edwards, died from hydrophobia after a dog bite. Borowski allegedly smuggled the dog aboard at Chefoo, China. Eight sailors remain under observation at the U S naval hospital in Covinte.
New York harbor was blanketed by dense fog, delaying liner arrivals and departures as ships halted to improve visibility before attempting to enter the harbor. Authorities urged caution and slow maneuvering amid limited sightlines.
Virgil A. Smith of 1109 St Anthony Street is treated for a wound to the right wrist after a mule kicked A. Ta Toy, 200 Havel, while Toy worked on the farm. Toy is reported in serious condition at Robert Green Hospital on Tuesday.
An unnamed candidate outlines policy aims including prohibition modification opposing open saloon, development of San Antonio institutions and federal facilities, port and highway projects for Corpus Christi area, aid to farmers and laborers, and strong support for ex servicemen. He pledges loyalty to the Democratic Party and requests district support.
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