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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1931

Page

2

Aged widow’s trove and tarnished wealth in court

A New York widow known for lace, rubies, and antique gowns amassed a fortune from jeweled treasures kept in a Midtown hotel apartment. After a court ruled her incompetent, much of the estate passed to a nephew while the mystery of her lost past lingered.

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Would Like to Sell Back His Canal Bed

Palms Beach October 10. A resident seeks to reclaim a canal bed sold under a Florida land deal. The client claims the sale under prior tax action misrepresented value and seeks return of all or part of the canal bed via a court or board proceeding. The attorney notes possible legal remedies and potential property loss.

Canal Bed Wepr Palmss Beach Fin Monty Beck Ruezes Miami Wet Evank Tha Board Mralnet Ecek

False Alarms Probed Over Repeated Fire Calls

Police investigate a prankster who phoned a Santa Rosa hospital report of a blaze on a Saturday night. Amid a hoax pattern, more than 2000 people were alerted and fire crews responded to a non existent fire. Investigators traced the call to a pay station near West Honelon and North Flotee streets, with about 50 false alarms reported in the past nine months.

Ape Santa Rose Hospital Auckhorn Murda West Honelon North Flotee Street

Runge Fair Draws Capacity Crowds

Runge fair attracts large crowds with packed departments as exhibits draw interest. Officials noted admission ends Saturday with final judging scheduled for 3 p.m. at the site.

Runge Fair

Brewster Ang Corliss Parted After Dual Mexican Wedding

Eugene Vereowster, once a wealthy publisher, and Corliss Palmer wed in Mexico then in the United States. They annulled the second ceremony, separated for four months, and now live apart in different apartments. She visits weekly. reconciliation seems unlikely.

Rollytood Erate Eugene Vereowster Corliss Palmer Hapaiss Bs Brewster

Father Rescues Babe From 18 Foot Cistern

A father saved his infant from an 18 foot cistern filled with water. The child slipped in while playing near the opening and was submerged before the parent pulled her to safety. Firefighters arrived to assist and resupply the rescue effort.

Babe Ali Jo

Macdonald and Jeopardy as Split Widens in Britain

Historic split threatens Liberal and Labour unity as Prime Minister MacDonald faces Labor defections and Conservative opposition. Lloyd George and Baldwin maneuver to back free traders while Labour strongholds fear local revolts, setting a perilous path to a national government.

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Dilley Students Lead at Winter Garden Fair Judging

At the Winter Garden fair in Pearsall on October 10, Dilley teams won a total of 300 points. Cotulla and Karnes tied for second with 249 points. Five school teams competed in events including Shorthand judging, penmanship judging, grain judging, and a project exhibit.

Dilley Cotulla Karcey Orcers Peareall Shertonk Penites Sbi

Weather Report Summary From Compact Notation

A scrambled weather note reports temperatures near the 26 inch mark and light precipitation. January 1 shows normal precipitation and various regional terms describe conditions across multiple cities and stations.

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Car Breaks Arms of Father and Son in Wreck

Two San Antonians, including 20 year old Sam Modes, were injured when a car backfired and broke the right arm of Modes and wounded his father Wandzen Modes as they were en route to the hospital after a collision. A neighbor, Gentes Wright, helped transport both to the hospital for treatment.

San Antonians Selber Andron Roepital Drdken Sam Modees Kinfuchy Avenue Foi Wandzen Csr Alye Gentes Wright Sch

Highland Fair in Third Day at Marfa Texas

The Highland fair enters its third day with a grand parade led by Fort D. A Tevekell and mounted troops. Fort Davis, Marfa, and Fort Russell compete in games and horse racing as crowds enjoy displays of cattle, cowgirls, and a coronation ball for the fair queen.

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Massive Poisonous Jake Seized Across Texas Warehouses

Government agents recovered an estimated 4000 dollars worth of poisonous Jake from a Panhandle railway warehouse. The contraband was packed for distribution to multiple drug stores across the region, prompting an ongoing inquiry led by Dallas authorities. A chemist and a high-ranking official assisted in the seizure and investigation, signaling a broad crackdown.

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Mystery Blimp Crash Reported Near Wooded Area

An early report describes a mysterious dirigible seen crashing in a wooded section about seven miles south of Akron or near Sot a large crowd. The incident allegedly involved a parachute and scattered witnesses, with details unclear and potential misprints in the dispatch.

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Advertising Federation Convention Opens Sunday at Pikva Hotel

Registrations begin Sunday for about 200 visiting delegates attending the Advertising Federation of America tenth district convention at Pikva hotel. Notable speakers include Governor Sterling, Hevlor Filer, and William Brockhausen. The program features luncheons, a banquet and dancing, with mayoral welcomes and round table discussions.

Advertising Federation of America Pikva G. RK. Warwick Reneyal Pinshol M. Chambers Easi Frank Aunteess Egewkers Secon Lny Barkingham Dallas Leslie M. Barton Chicago William Brockhausen San Antonio Advertising Club E. B. Neiswanger Central Power and Tight Company Hoet Am Huicheon Pinga Hevlor Filer New York Federation W. DL. Hoefgen Tod. Martin Distelet Eivics George He Gatham Tialias Gisdo Craft Port Worth Fenni Huntress Mondar Bald Goveennr Sterling Wilbert ‘T. Hodges Rational Pewaident Chambers Hector Fuller Br Ton Palmer Houston J.B. Hiedon Army Nieate Nexiewn

Missouri Schools to Display Flag Ceremony

Jefferson Cult, Missouri reports a state-sponsored flag display policy under the attorney general. The plan covers public schools in Carthage and surrounding districts, directing ceremonies and patriotic observances.

Missouri Jefferson Cult Carthage Mis Creare

Aimee Thrown for Loss in Boston

A Boston item notes Aimee McPherson or Hampton area figures amid a listed charity event. The report mentions a Lowton Gardens opening and a line at 82400 with a stated amount of 1 FAA and related remarks about winners or proceeds.

Eonvreaal Meeners Boston Aimee McPhersen Hutte Esletun Lowton Gardens Adaranate Almere Ier Maser

Uniontown Bank Fails to Open

Uniontown Bank remains shuttered as its chief executive and officers fail to open the doors amid a staffing and regulatory standstill. Local critics warn of broader financial instability and potential insolvency without timely reopening plans.

Uniontown Bank

Texas Officials Move To Identify Two Hawks Robbers

Returning to Des Moines, officials pursue custody of William Sehrive and Adelbert Mor Vabe after a double robbery at Bret and Trist Company. Partial identifications were made in Selrrio Nor and another suspect, tied to a gun battle in a hotel, as authorities plan to question a possible accomplice tomorrow.

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Welfare Workers Use Brick Plants In Food Campaign

Canton Ohio welfare workers plan to use brick factories to preserve foods in a campaign urged by the Canton Welfare Association. Facilities will can peaches corn beans and other vegetables and fruits for distribution to unemployed residents.

Canton Ohio Canton Welfare Assoriation inel_ ward

Ninth district convention to be addressed by leaders

The tenth district directors will address the convention while Thelma Ines is noted as a relia Mrs. Thelma Ines and Marr Hefner Clark of Dallas will act as chairman. The session begins at four o clock with several directors present.

Th H. Ocha Marr Hefner Clark Dallas Thelma Ines Tenth District

Recreation department may dismiss workers under retrenchment plan

Park Commissioner Jacob Wubiola announced a retrenchment program that could cut about half of the recreation department staff. By Tuesday or Wednesday he will confirm how many must be laid off as only about 10 000 dollars remains for the year. The plan targets large playgrounds and lighting costs, with 38 employees and a 2500 dollar monthly payroll, plus rising merchant bills.

Jacob Wubiola White Genty Coraminstoner Rublerat Dhe Recreation Department Gilbert Perez Highsand Park Terez Robiela Pink Fiase Teleaniag Mapenser Uie Firat

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