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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1931

Page

5

Businessmen form Tail San Antonio association in hotel meeting

A newly organized Tail San Antonio group plans a December meeting at the Menger Hotel with over 200 business leaders canceled from other duties to attend. Officers to be elected include a chairman and vice chairman. the body emphasizes unity among business elements and non political aims, with no dues.

Wo Dutlow Cloud V. Birkhead Tron Iran Monger Hotel San Antonio Hare Molly Af You Reed

Evidence Explodes Case Dropped In Hyattsville

Police had charged Arthur Ball in a Krad case after finding eighteen bottles of allegedly potent beer at his home. Before the hearing, the bottles exploded at the station. the State's Attorney pressed the case and Ball left.

Hyattsville Krad Arthur Ball

Bees Fly 60 000 Miles to Gather a Pound of Honey

LOUIS NOV 19 Sees fly a distance equaling three times around the earth to gather enough nectar to produce one pound of honey sold for 26 cents a pound. Dr W Wilson notes bees may travel six to eight miles for a single drop and queens lay up to 2100 eggs daily for about a month, showcasing their efficient but nectar dependent labor.

SY. Louis W Wilson Lees Br. Wilson Nooture Wilsom

Arrow Head Found in Old Skeleton in Minnesota

An Indian skeleton, deeply embedded, was found in COXMBACKIE Minnesota. The skull and relics indicate a burial dating back over nine hundred years. State authorities, represented by Roah T Clarke, will review the artifact in the State Archaeology Department. The skeleton was buried so long that a maple tree roots entwined around it.

Coxmbackie Ins Aleermn Department Roah T. Clarke Awis Sii Lind Lui So Jong

Prowl-er Shots Fire At Home. Stolen Goods Reported

Five shots from C P Carr 830 days street pistol failed to deter a prowler at the Core home Wednesday night police report Carr awakened by yard noise saw a figure near the garage fired five rounds the intruder left without further incident. May Sheff 112 East Tammyood reported 117 worth of clothing stolen from her home plus 100 more items from a car on Military plaza. A rifle was stolen from W J Stewart a waterman in Brackenridge. Pickpockets took 50 from Fred Verett at 1910 Broadway and C I Winegate of DLL Central building sought help finding a former employee who allegedly left with 839.

C. P. Carr Carr May Sheff East TamMyood Jerome Wilson Phoenix Ariz Military Plaza W. J. Stewart Watehman Brackenridge Fred Verett Broadway C. 1 C. 1. Winegate DLL Central

Tribute Dinner Honors Tomas Milk Fund Founder

New York marks the tenth anniversary of free milk funds for babies with a ceremonial dinner led by Mrs. Wilton Randolph Mearstav and Mayor Walker. Nearly 2000 donors and notable figures attended, praising the charity’s impact in saving infant lives. Highlights included entertainment by celebrities and remarks from Mrs Hearst on continuing support.

Walveraal Senter New York Wilton Randolph Mearstav M. Giends Walker Bernard F. Gimbel Ehair James A. Farley Deresiae ‘Tsahony Willian ‘Mulloon Wyihore Bavard Swupe Gene Tunyny Suldoon-Tunney Auapiorship Committee Stage Ang Seree Ring A. J. Drexel Gilde Jr Mra Hearst Mayor Walker Coulty Milk Fund Hoxing

Clerk Proposes Tiny Bequest Sparks Long Huddle

In Council NLUEFS Iowa a New York banker’s wide bequest idea stirred a long debate. Clerk Gustafson recited a crypto math plan claiming a 25 cent bequest could yield a vast fortune when interest compounds semiannually over 150 years.

Local Officials Thank Supporters At Stage Charity Event

The commission and members of the sporting fraternity offer thanks to supporters and volunteers. Officials praise the stage crew and donors for their responsive aid to charitable efforts and the encouragement given to their work.

Sporling

Burglar Breaks Into Pinely-Wigely No. 20 Store

A burglar climbed through a skylight at Pinely-Wigely No 20 920 Nolan Street using a knotted rope and escaped with a package of something and a bag of petsrs. Police found the rope dangling from the skylight.

A. Burgier Pinely-Wigely Kmil

Empire State Used in Wind Test

Authorities built a model of New York City's Empire State Building to study wind effects. The 1 to 10 scale model stands in a 1 2 0 foot wind tunnel where air pressures are measured at up to 60 miles per hour. Readings will continue for several months.

Majestic Empire State Wasitingtion New York Burgess

Fainting Cow Delays Milking Row at Neb Farm

A cow at a Nebras ka dairy near the Bevan farm fainted while waiting to be milked. The incident halted milking as staff sought to handle the animal and resume operations. A related note mentions a classified ad listing.

Man attempts suicide in graveyard after killing wife

In Clpy, Kansas, J. Filds, husband, cut his wife's throat and then tried self harm near a grave. He was found by the cemetery sexton bleeding from a penknife wound and reportedly had mourned his wife for two years. A note in his car asked for his funeral arrangements and directed to his daughter Mrs. W. A. Duncan.

Kansas Clpy J. Filds Kdlis Sextun W. A. Duncan

Mich. Hotel Starts Service for Hunters

A Michigan hotel announces a hunter service package including kenneling for hunting dogs and storage for gear. The facility will provide care and attention to guests and their hunting needs.

Mich Hunters An Nisthi Mich W—s Joons Hotel Tinters Mid Sportsmen

Durant Man Sentenced to 10 Years for 10 Cent Robbery

Jack Kelley was sentenced to ten years in prison for a robbery in Durant Oklahoma that netted ten cents. The case notes a brief but significant criminal act and its punishment.

Durant Okla Jack Kelley Kelley

Peddler Case at Fifty Seventh District Court Hears Injunction

Jate Th Minge of the Fifty seventh District Court studied an application for a permanent injunction to stop city police from arresting peddlers not growers selling produce at the Market plaza. Thirty seven truckers contend the grower only plug rule is discriminatory. City attorney argues city controls public property. A temporary restraining order blocks arrests until a ruling. Judge Minor did not set a decision date.

Jate Th. GB. Minge Fiftyseventh District Court Bath Sides Plnz T. W. Ridgeway T. JD. Dobbs Jr Wade Minor

Mexico raises taxes on high alcohol content drinks

The treasury department, by order of the president, announced a 100 percent tax increase on high alcohol content products. Excise on aguardiente mescal and tequila rose from 18 to 20 rentaros per quart to 43 and 60. Whiskey tax set at two pesos per smart.

Mexico Treasury Department

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