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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1931
Page
3
Gus Zim merman of La Coste asserts he is uncle to Miss Ella Wendell who recently inherited large estates in New York. He cites an old Bexar license showing John Wendell married Maria Ann in 1840, claiming their daughter is Ella Wendell.
A special venire of 16 percent men was exhausted Tuesday morning in the Ninety-fourth District court as the ninth juror was selected to hear the murder case of Robert Toscano charged with killing Ida Colling, a barber. Judge W W McCrary ordered deputies to bring talesmen for an afternoon session. The shooting occurred at Mrs Lena Bourland’s home in spring 1920. Delays were sought due to the absence of an important witness but not granted.
Hanson Bragg, riding with companions, was assaulted after a man jumped onto a moving auto and struck Bragg on the head with an unknown object. He was knocked unconscious and later transported to the hospital for treatment after bystanders removed him from the street.
Runge housewife Wilhelmine Melon Spenry filed with her husband Angusk Frank Speary, a merchant, in a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Speary listed liabilities at 16740.30 and assets at 14503.44, exemptions claimed for 27. A separate petition listed accommodation notes at 4700 and assets on none. A voluntary petition for O. K. Garage on Tif Weat Martin street was granted. A hearing set for November 12. No list of assets or liabilities was filed.
Federal district court will hear a total of 86 cases Thursday with 67 defendants tied to a single location. Most involve tax violations, and the calendar favors a streamlined process for defendants and their lawyers.
A junior theater troupe invites participants to a rehearsal at the San Pedro playhouse at 4 pm on Wednesday. The session covers portions of a French maid skit and a production called The Princess and the Queen Herder, with a meeting to close the block of practice.
A distorted report shows export figures from a GNAIN context with Thailand or nearby regions. It cites a week’s exports around 100 000 Bath, compares 2631 000 to the previous week, and contrasts with 1 508 00 for the same period last year.
Plan to trace more than 80 relatives in Bon Antonio and nearby areas to prove kinship to Miss Ella Wendel of New York, owner of a large fortune. A committee met at Mrs Christie’s home to map steps for genealogical research and possible legal claims. Local Zimmermann descendants recall John Wendel’s marriage and argue Miss Wendel may be his sister or relative.
North Dakota Democrats formally endorse Governor Franklin D Roosevelt of New York as their candidate for the Democratic Presidential nomination. The state party executive committee met in Jamestown and adopted no resolution urging voters to support Roosevelt for next year’s race.
Roy McGinnis, owner, filed suit against Consibale Will W Wood of provinct No 1 seeking to recover 21 mint vending machines valued at 1575. The petition claims machines were operated legally and searches were unlawful. An injunction to halt destruction was sought. October 10 hearing was reset per attorney request.
Lawrenud Ants Ut reports four arrests during a textile strike as a large majority of about 9,000 striking workers stay off the job. Police detained alleged attackers who threatened three workers who entered the mills amid a report of a ten percent wage cut.
The Weatherford Crump income tax suit centers on Robert Goree minority stockholder who testified he held over 6000 shares in trust for others and lacked authority to vote or sign tax waivers. Prosecution showed officials failed due diligence as Hubbell Slack and Weatherford Crump faced a possible tax levy. Judge West warned the courtroom about uncooperative lawyers and lack of witnesses as the trial continued.
Dempsey and Miss Vincent, daughter of Joe Vincent, are reportedly set to wed in Wyoming. Neither has confirmed the report as gossip circulates around the former heavyweight champion and the Utah contest winner. In other news, Shubert Theater equity receivers were appointed by a federal judge regarding corporate credits. The article blends diverse notices and local ads with unclear credits.
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