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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1931

Page

11

Engineers to Settle Teard Boundary Row

Texas and Arkansas engineers met to settle a boundary dispute along the Red River. Texas would gain law enforcement jurisdiction in the contested 4000 acre tract as both states recognize hunting licenses. a three-engineer panel would survey and decide the boundary line with final acceptance pending by governors Sterling and Darvey Norwood.

Tum Rock Det Arkansas Texas R. M. Webbard Howie Counts J.B. Pint J. Briede GB. Kervey Ross Omange Xayp Red River Arkaasas Pecan Arkanensala Tongs Arknintas Terns Hie Waa Arkasng

Houston Recluse Slain in River Bank Fight

Muldston, Oct. 24. Jack Kerns a recluse known locally as Elappyly was killed in a quarrel on the river bank near the Houston ship channel. He claimed kinship to a former Dempsey associate and told neighbors he was related to a former Dempsey manager, but he and the other man had little contact in years.

Muldston Terns INS Jack Elappyly Kerns Jack Dempser Avager la Houston Verns Ile Ue Dempsey

Abilene Moves to Approve Sunday Movie Showings

Abilene officials consider permitting Sunday film exhibitions after reviewing petitions and public input. The mayor suggested possible veto power and the matter faces commission action, amid claims from residents and supporters regarding cultural access.

Recluse's Estate Awarded to Wichita Couple

In Wichita district court Carl Wollz and wife were awarded the estate of recluse Margaret Schindler valued at about 900000. Schindler died in March 1920 after living as a hermit for twenty years. Other claimants alleged kinship but their relationship was denied in court.

Wichita Kan. Qol Carl Wollz Margaret Schindler Wollz Rehindler

Chamber of Commerce Launches Aggressive Anti Government Drive

The United States Chamber of Commerce today began an active campaign to lead business in its opposition to government interference. It plans a broad coalition of private firms and business committees to scrutinize and contest forms of government competition with private enterprise.

Sfington D. C Get Chamber of Commerce of United States

Kansas City Plans Big Charity Drive

Kansas City launches a large charity drive led by an army of workers to raise funds for Allied charities and local maintenance. The plan, divided into eight teams, aims to collect approximately 3 percent more than last year.

Kansas City Kansas Cely Och Hind Kansas Cils

Boy 12 May Face Death Penalty in Murder Case

POMEHOY Wash October 24 Although he is only 12 years old Herbert Niccolla and is held in jail here at present He is charged with first degree murder after allegedly shooting John Werniel during a prowling incident at Asolin The case rests on the boy’s alleged act and potential legal penalties but outcome awaiting trial

Boy Pomehoy Wash Herbert Niccolla

Grinnell College Adopts Delayed Grades Policy

Grinnell College will delay informing freshmen and others of their grades until graduation. Officials say the plan reduces focus on grade comparisons and encourages effort across difficult subjects. Students may next learn if they earned A or GS averages, with periodic progress notes en route to degree completion.

Grinnelt Tawa Grinnell College Averofars Crinel Éfa Monts

Legion at Blanco to Be Organized

In Texas near Blanco local taegian chapter plans organization of a national group. Commander Cuinal post No details the new unit will include Iron Tage Wane Kendallennintlc and Joon Draman Tagle corps. An evening program features free barheesm.

OW Remaginiegs Texas Cl. Tocal Taegian Na Onost Blanes Cuinal Senviien Jon Iron Tage Wane Kendallennintlc Joon Draman Tagle Corps Av Free Barheesm

Island Cyprus under martial law as British forces push through towns

Martial law declared on Cyprus with British troops in control of major towns. Reinforcements from Malta ordered to Island as authorities suppress unrest amid unclear events and forces maneuver along the coast and inland areas.

Island Cyprus Coelumba Malta

Man Gets Life on Auto Theft in Kansas

Kenneth Stoball, 24, of Moonsauton, Kansas, was sentenced to life in prison under the Kansas habitual criminal law for stealing a teloy car. Judge Charles Yeivkle presided after Stoball pleaded guilty. He had prior sentences in Oklahoma and Missouri.

Kenneth Stoball Moonsauton Kany Tansing 1 Stoball Kansas Chares T. Yeivkle Aloball Lui Aly Cowri Oklahoma Missouri Trinkte

Judge Dissolves Road Injunction In Texas Case

A Texas case involving a request to halt changing Highway 27 from Bert File to Ingram dissolved a temporary injunction. Judge Wo De Marenste of Worville discharged the restraining order after disqualification of a Floresville jurist. Local attorneys Will Morris Jt Anton Moursimid and Jack Decks represented Ingram citizens.

Keryilg Texas Kerreminty Highway San Antonio Will Morris Jt Anton Moursimid Jack Decks Wo de Marenste Worville Upainah Dheenv Ingram Bert File Floresville Surgence Wallara Nerrville

Trial on extortion case of Sheriff Townsend in Nastrop

The extortion trial of Sheriff Townsend of Nastrop proceeds with testimonies and federal style questioning. Prosecution attests to a January to March account totaling 4440.20, including multiple summonses and mileage charges. defense asserts evidentiary gaps.

Tin Shriff Townseml Nastrop Grover Scott Sheil Townsend Townsend Ainte Scott Midas Seley Jay Gus Wal Hascenyy Wilsen

Unrighteous World Goes Goat of Boy Evangelist

Disjointed account from Wichita or Tan city describes a boy evangelist 17 identified as Filward Bivith during a broadcast. The text portrays community reactions to perceived impropriety, with quotes and fragments suggesting moral condemnation and parental concern amid chaotic reporting.

Wichita Tan Get Conghorg Evangelis

Incoherent Radio 10 East West Link Report

A garbled OCR item discusses East to West radio link plans and a direct ratio device involving England and a national station. It also mentions a US Commerce report about the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and a working agreement with the Halihng government. A separate fragment mentions three prisoners, a can opener, a jailbreak attempt, and improvised escape actions with chains.

Washington 1. C Westander England Amt Goverment Fiice Nationa United States Department of Commerce Con Hailinh

KRUSCHEN SALTS PROMISE EASY WEIGHT LOSS

A promotional ad touts Kruschen Salts as a weight loss aid claiming quick fat reduction. It urges readers to take a spoonful daily and notes some testimonials including a woman who reportedly slimmed from 175 to 1894 pounds and improved health, with claims of increased energy.

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