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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1931

Page

3

Funeral for Brackenridge student killed by friend fire

Gilbert Farr a 16 year old Brackenridge High Senior died after a gun fired by Charles McGehee hit him in the back yard. Farr received blood transfusions but died at Rubore B Green hospital after an afternoon shooting at the McGehee home. Father notified by telephone and rushed back from San Antonio as the case moves through the juvenile court. Funeral services held at the Riche chapel with Rev J C Dolinue officiating. survived by parents two brothers and a sister.

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Escobar appeals 40 year term in Austin court

A defendant identified as Escobar, a former deputy, filed an appeal of a 40 year death sentence after a jury in the 37th District Court in Austin convicted him for shooting his father in law in San Antonio on June 20. The case, with deliberations lasting 17 hours, moves to the Court of Criminal Appeals for reversal. The record cites venue objections and a court change request tied to the homicide conviction and legal proceedings in Michian county.

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Girl Found Slain in Parked Auto

A fashionable young woman was shot to death in the driver seat of a bullet pierced car parked at night in a south area. Another person inside the vehicle is dead from bullet wounds. The scene contains a jug of water a hat and a man’s hat. The suspects and exact location are unclear from the fragmentary text.

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Tulsa Freeze Triggers Overnight Temperature Plunge

Tulsa residents shivered as temperatures plummeted to near zero degrees with a brisk north wind, easing only for a few hours before dawn. Officials warn of continued cold and urge heating and safety measures for vulnerable residents.

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Chilean President Election Details Abridged

An OCR fragment references a Chilean presidential election, naming a professor and lawyer linked to the conservative ticket. It mentions a date around 1881 but is garbled. The text indicates a considered succession or official result but lacks clear names or outcomes.

Library Trustees to Be Announced

New trustees for Aubrey library will be announced by Mayor C M Chambers. Terms expiring December 1 will be renewed or filled by Mrs Howry Creighton and others, with names like Elizabeth Unurton Kronkneker and Fred Habe among those listed for the board.

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City Listings Help Way to Find Chores and Apartments

Over 240 people consult Mary Low weekly for listings of chores forms or apartments. Kinve you called her yet. Crocketk 2400 will out save ry instant tour with the most do stile places in the city.

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Dwight Morrow Buried Near Englewood Home

Dwight Morrow lies buried near his old Englewood residence. The late United States statesman and former ambassador to Mexico was honored among notable figures including Calvin Coolidge and key U.S. senators and representatives as dignitaries attended the interment.

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Children Sought for San Pedro Little Theater Play

Elise Alice Kirkland announces junior theater seeks 20 children for The Drincets and the Swincherd, first sensor production. J. Y. Hindley directs, David Griffin handles singing. play a rollicking comedy needing costumes and settings. Junior Little Theater enters third year with Mrs. Jack Tiardie as president.

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City News Old Trail Drives Hall Event at Gunter Hotel

Local notice announces ticket sales for aGunter Hotel event at the Municipal Rulitorium. Sale details list afternoon and evening slots with prices in local currency. Event appears tied to City News and Old Trail Drives, with seats limited and accessibility noted.

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Amos and Andy Blamed for Pendict Incident

Amos and Andy were held by prison authorities for a disturbance among convicts celebrated with jeers and smashed windows. The event interrupted daytime activities tied to daylight saving time, with broadcasts resuming at 10 p.m. Central Standard Time under new prison policy.

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Murray Threatens State Oil Measure and Shutdown

Governor William Murray threatened a state oil measure to block a proposed sale of Gilling stations and continued operation of all refineries. He warned the move would protect interests fearing big price increases and said the plan would require federal court review and reporting of finds.

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Woman Arrests Amid Textile Strike Action in Lawrence

A woman identified as Edith Teach was arrested during a textile worker strike near the courthouse in Lawrence Massachusetts while en route to arraignment. She had prior arrests for unspecified offenses and was held on increased bail.

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State Records for Ball Case at King's Court Trial

Det A Treme and colleagues indict July 3 for alleged theft tied to Houston navigation land purchase. First witness Merbert James Freusler, secretary of state's office, produced charter records of the Houston Improvement Company, linked to Hall and the port commission. Fraud claims include three allegedly stolen sums: $60,000, $144,000.62, and $18,288.14, charged by the navigations against the Greater Houston Improvement Company.

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Ishbel MacDonald Campaigns for Dad in London

Ishbel MacDonald daughter of the prime minister will campaign in London seeking support for Mer Cathers seat in Parliament. She plans to wave a lotion to mortar to open a ceremony in Sentai Harbor as part of outreach.

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