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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1930

Page

8

Chester's Wedding Night Murder Trial Opens

Katherine Cathis faces a high profile murder trial after confessing love to Gordon Moore and discovering her elderly employer Alfred Farnworth dead in his Warsawith mansion. Marguerite the housemaid and Chang Cai servant are implicated as tensions rise in a lurid tale of passion and betrayal.

Cathis Palys Marrieg Alfred Farns- Worlll Hoa Caltie Farsawirth Marguerite Necreday Cathie Gordon Moore Busleas Moora Hin Xoodby Fils Marguecita Ela City Farnawort Chester

Chapter XLIX fragment in court scene with Farnsworth

Chester Farnsworth sits on the stand under strain as a tense court scene unfolds. Cathie views him with steady resolve while assertions, denials, and whispered questions about Marguerite create a charged atmosphere. The testimony shifts toward a contested life will and family dispute as the crowd awaits the next page.

Chester Farnsworth Cathie Cheong Gordon Alvon Marguerite Allen Allan Enid Ageese Hail Catherine Parnaworth Sir Moore Catbie

Pigeons Fly Back Home Tome

Seven white homing pigeons proved a saying true this week as they returned to Travis Park after a 36 mile journey. Porter Loring leased the birds for display but seven refused to remain, flying back to Mr. Laing’s yard. The fate of the rest and the pigeons’ current home in the city remain uncertain.

Pigron Porter Loring R Troyiapa Uberg Ufe Laiing Taring Travis Park

Remembering San Antonio's Electric Park on Presa Street

A memory of an old amusement site in San Antonio, called The Electric Park, located on South Presa near Miot Wells. It offered scenic trails and various electric rides, resembling a smaller Coney Island and recalling past days of local entertainment.

San Antonio South Presa Street Miot Wells Coney Island New Orleans Wathe

Pedestrian Stabbed as Bandit Trio Robs Him

Ramp Dison, an employee of C. C. Crome, was treated at Huberk Green Hospital Monday for a knife wound in the back after being attacked by three bandits who robbed him of 8.75 dollars while walking near Markherry and Crosby streets. The assailants wore overalls and began the attack as Dison passed.

Bandit Trio Ramp Dison C. C. Crome Tol Grasson Ntrects Huberk Green Hospital Mid Whodit Dison Markherry Crosby +treels Cing Hin

Display Dances by Carmen Flores and Frances Guerrero

Carmen Flores and Frances Guerrero are two of the dancers in the display.

Mexican Program Shown At International Saturday Night

A Mexican program was presented during the International Saturday night event in connection with the display. Local attendees enjoyed the cultural showcase as part of the evening’s program.

Old Trail Drivers Plan Barbecue For Convention

George W Saunders president of the Owl Trail Drivers association announced changes to the convention program after complaints at the last meeting. The six month meeting closed with a barbecue and a pow wow with old music and dancing criticized by some younger members. Saunders said about 600 members attended and more than 1500 guests were present. plans include a barbecue next year while preserving the cowboy heritage and traditions.

OWL ‘Trail Drivers’ Association George W. Saunders Saunders Teail Sanders Sith

Boys Eat and Leave Without Paying at Diner Stand

Youthful suspects feast then depart without paying as police try to arrest others near North Alsi street. Incident mirrors a prior stunt at a nearby location, with a similar pattern of dining and leaving.

Mona Alsi M OB Neeton

Park Burds Ready to Spoil Park Burds Ready to Spoil

Donkeys at Brackenridge Park raise concerns about children and riders. Park official says each donkey responds to training but warns that children may spoil them by petting or coaxing. Cautious approach described as necessary to maintain behavior and safety for riders.

Wieser Brackenridge Park Adreyer Windoess

Winter Sports Plans From Local Committee

A brief notice outlines winter sports plans with mentions of regional clubs and key organizers. The document references specific names connected to planning, including a figure described as a principal organizer, and hints at a meeting or event date in a local venue.

Antique Storage Building Damaged by Flames

Fire damaged a storage building at 245 West Josephine Street behind a furniture warehouse. Owner Bonspach estimated antiques valued around 2000 dollars and total damage near 2600 dollars. The blaze was blamed on a lit match into a substance in the vehicle, though extinguished by responders.

West Josephine Strat

Hay Fever Sticks With Elliott Shaw

Elliott Shaw of the Revelur quartet remains involved with hay fever treatments over years though a recent planned delivery of eyoplume failed causing a short-lived moment of joy and renewed concern about his condition and public appearances.

Elliott Shaw Ennete Moira

Army Civilian Club Opens New Season at Monroe Hotel

The Army Civilian Club began its white season with a Monday noon meeting at the Monroe hotel led by Mrs. Walter Nolles, with Mrs. Halstead Tinkey as in charge. Married to Army president, the event drew civilian members and local attendees.

Army Civilian Club le Anas Civilion Banebenn Vin Moncer Hotel Mra Walter Nolle Viellim Prresident Halstead Tinkey Aemy President

Telephones See Increased Business At Amerthan Telephong Plant

Wifford reports rising monthly business for the Amerthan Telephong plant with heightened earnings. After three months of connectivity issues, September shows a gain. Joint stock holders total 540,000. net earnings for the first nine months reach 346,000 versus 254,000 the prior year.

Amerthan Wena Wiliver Gifford Wifford Jane Nare Effeel Wilmere THU Gilford Sau

New Air Service Starts Wednesday

A new transcontinental air mail route via San Antonio will begin with a ceremonial flight from Winbirn Sielt to TiS oo. om. The event honors the first mail from San Antonio, with Porter A. Whales and officials from the National Aeronautic Association and allied representatives in attendance.

Thaughavian San Antonia Tis Oo Om. Weilieeay Winbirn Sielt Porter A. Whales Magnez M. Chamber Laeas Wayne Works Mil Feille

Chiefs Visit Interests in Dallas and San Antonio

Carl Tobulzetl, president of the Southern corporation, toured Dallas and San Antonio Monday to inspect interests in the area. Executives including Joseph Mhauk elt in New York and WS Hlumters of Chicago joined the visit, with a stop at the Maza for several days.

Carl Tobulzetl Southern Dallag Wae San Antonio BK. Q Ace Rampea Joseph Mhaukelt New York Boor. Ol WS. Hlumters Chiesa Plenket Maza

Canadian Good Will Party Plans Train to San Antonin

Carter A. Whaler, general manager of the Hamilton chamber of commerce, said the Canadian Good-Will Party aims to run a train to San Antonin in February, transporting Hamilton residents as part of a goodwill mission.

Alion Hamilton Canada San Antonin Carter A. Whaler Chamber of Com- Eercey

International Horse Show At Texas Exposition Opens

More than 50 entries are shown for the big horse display at the International Exposition opening Oct 18 19 20. Dens to compete. classes include children junior novice lightweight heavyweights saddle horses and thoroughbreds with entry lists from Alamo Riding Club Meadows Polo Alamo stables and more.

Texas Cavalieer Chamber of Commerce Wilean Southwell Cairman Guolec del Lobks Saddle Club Alamo Rtiding Club Alnios Stables Tom Hogg J. B. Crow Meadows Pola Atables Pepcetel Aong Southwell

Man Shot in Tilt With City Sleuth

A man identified as Tomas Almanza of S11 Youth Colorado street was shot and brought to Robert Wy Greet Hospital Monday after a confrontation with Detective J A Saare at headquarters. The assailant seized a threatening weapon during the exchange.

Tomas Almanza Colorado Street Robert Wy Greet J. A. Saare Seazare

Women Rally Supports Warre Wurzbach Campaign in Milan

Women supporting re election of Warre Wurzbach gathered in the Milan building with local organizers and a national committee member present. Speakers included Mrs Holland and George W. Dienes among others.

Wurzbach Warre Wurzbach Milan L Mw Manians Eilb Mra LOC Griewold National AL Holland Ant George W. Dienes

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