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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1931

Page

5

Woman Found Shot To Death In Home

A woman identified as Mrs. Anderson was found dead from a single pistol wound in her home Sunday night. Police say she held a .38 revolver in her hand when discovered. a neighbor reported hearing a shot. The body was removed to funeral parlors as investigators, led by Detective Too Ruhinks, questioned residents and noted a letter found in the deceased’s hand.

Aucie Anderson Anderson Gil Rae Inken Banta Htosa Gremary S. Weal Nolding Anfrrénn Austin Charlee Rush San Antonio Neal Amstrzam Ppc

Monterey Trip For Ice Men Planned

Porter ak Whaley manager of the chamber of commerce and Treant Orr assistant general passenger agent plan a Monterey Mexico excursion for the National Association of Tin Industries. The group meets November 14 and the Southern Toe Manufacturers’ association may join the trip. Whale and Orr will return Sunday evening.

Porter Ak. Whaley Chamber of Commercial Treant Orr Oassistant Monterey Mexico Saal Ten Indus Wil Whale Orr Qeill

Hoover Aid Plan Wins Bankers Aid

In Kansas City Missouri bankers rally to back the Hoover administration plan for financial stabilization. A two hour discussion led by Walter S Ate Tacna, chairman of the board of the Camn- Reree Trust rampans, with Mr. Mofauteas as district director of the National Credit cooperativ.

Kansas Camn- Reree Trust Rampans Mofauteas National Credit Rarparalinn Ecoocy Thenich Pisn

Steel Leader Sees End of Low Mood

James A. Faerell, president of United States Steel, spoke at the forty fourth annual conference of the Iron and Steel Institute in Yew, Ontario, noting a turn in business mood. He cited the steel refit program and mobilization of resources as keys to reviving hopes for an early reversal of persistent deflation fears.

INS American Business Today James A. Faerell United States Steel Corporation Forlirth Irony and Steel Sscfr.co Meaver

Stolen Groceries Drop as Suspect Flees Scene

A Black suspect allegedly dumped stolen groceries at Nolan Street area before fleeing. Several witnesses and store staff pursued the thief, who vanished after a scramble near Wiel Wee Hid CO cant. Police report ongoing investigation with no injuries.

Nolan Street Gelsat

Thieves Loot House on East Taill Wood Avenue

Police report a burglary where suspects entered a home on East Taill Wood Avenue and stole clothing and household items valued at about 200 dollars. Officers Mat Hight and others investigated the scene and are tracing leads.

Olin Eatnuel Perleman East Taillwood

Hungarian Ocean Fliers Duel Prompts Military Charge

A quarrel over a dual between Hungarian Ocean Fliers escalates as George Byres of the army reserve challenges Alexander Magyar over a Newfoundland front mission. Accusations of cowardice and a wrecked aircraft surface amid plans for a scheduled confrontation before Magyar departs. Mrs Bantelil, a divorced Albanian diplomat's widow, resides in Budapest.

George Endres Alexander Magyar Atlantic America Hungary Gudpapert George Byres Newfoundland Biseke Mingars Elonder A.bilter Rawardice Enders Ocean Magyne Bantelil Walian Dudapest

Cotton plan to hold back Texas crop gains pace

J W Fred Sfoones, president of the State Bankers association, says county banks and organizations have not fully reported pledges to hold about 3.5 million bales of cotton off the market. Cooperatives and bankers will finance the storage of roughly 3.5 million more bales, aiming to restrain this year’s Texas crop amounting to about one fourth of the total.

Tatgas Texac INS Althaneh All County Bank Atte Snhough Noxon J. W. Fred Sfoones State Bankers' Association Lanter Arm Wiardon Texas

Indictments in Brady Case Include Multiple Felonies

A Brady grand jury returned sixteen indictments this week. The charges span felony offenses, including murder and related crimes, with defendant names and exact counts partially redacted. Local authorities, led by McCutloch County officials, pursue the as yet unresolved fatal shooting tied to The Meadows case.

Azianl Connertina Devel Ier Miler Iva Nontha Aso Jill Caldwell

Health Campaign Initiated in Sutton County Campaign

A Sutton county health drive was launched with the formation of a health committee aimed at improving preventive care. Local leaders and business groups back the initiative as a broad public health push.

Sutton Sonora Leras Una Heen Sutton County

Assault at Main Arena reported by J M M Thornton

A Saturday night incident at the Main Arena involved a masked pair threatening a victim, taking a bag containing shirts and a pistol, and fleeing. Witness J M M Thornton of 29 San Pedro Avenue provided details of the assault as authorities documented the event.

Poker Ny J. MM. Thornton San Pedro Avenue Thornton Aisante

Wells Kept Open by Writ in Texas Court

A temporary restraining order prevents closure of a fading head gasoline plant owned by T. G. Henderson, Inc. in the Panhandle. Judge Dual Wat issued the TRO as the state argues the wells should be classified as gas wells, not oil wells, potentially restraining further action. Fred Upchurch and Maurice Cheek, assistant attorneys general, traveled to San Antonio to seek dissolution of the TRO.

Austin Ioan T. G. Henderson, Inc Panhandia Fort Eval Tm Clasai Wella Ag Fromm Wala Fred Upchurch Maurice Cheek Hart San Antonio

Clemency Plea in Ponzi Case Denies Hidden Funds

In a written appeal, Charles Ponzi denies hiding any money and argues his financial schemes were mischaracterized. Prosecutors and creditors seek clemency considerations as bankruptcy proceedings unfold.

Death Claims Dr Skinner In Kingsville

Dr Taraex W Skinner 76 president of the Texas Mexican Industrial Institute died at Kingsville hospital at 4 20 oclock this morning after six weeks confinement. Funeral set for Monday at 3 pm. He came to Kingsville in 1912 to helm the institute and supported education of Mexican youth. He had served as moderator of Texas and later United States Presbyterian bodies. He was born October 11 1855 in Kentucky and earned degrees from Centre College Princeton and a divinity doctorate. He was married to Julia Warfield and had three children. He lived a long career as Presbyterian leader and educator in Indiana Illinois Texas and beyond.

Kingsville Taraex W. Skinner Jndastrial Institute Kingsville Hospital Meadville Funegal Skinner Tesas General Assembly United States James William Skinner Bryetée County Kentucky Weins Thomas Jane Bigger Skinner Wilson Ainssville Centre College Danville Kenticks Princeton Princeton Theological Woodrow Wilson Me. Wilson Julia Warfield Isles Julia Faith Wilfred Fetterman Philadelphia Jon Me Willig DD. Craig Peon Aavoner Terri Haute Ind Morelsom Burt Collins Cole Brownsville Texas Texas Mexican Industrial Institute Republic of Mexica Sigma Ghi Rotary International

Sutton Herefords Win First Prize at Texas Fair

Sutton Herefords win first prize at a Texas fair, with Show entries by Seton ranch and other exhibitors. Names cited include Gordan Sires Seton, Mr Stet aris Salvia Salle, and Athe, reflecting a livestock competition with multiple participants and placements.

Sutton Herefords Sonoila Taras Cerk Gordan Seton

Major Gardner to Speak at Museum

Major Gardner will speak at the Witte Memorial on Sunday at 4 p m. He discusses Folly Love in the Philippines and the spring of Eleventh students. Introduced by Col M Ty Crim.

Major Gardner Cieuner Tardner Narntocle Witte Memorial Philippin Maecum Mader Gardner M. Ty Crim

Coast Canal Progress Mixed With Board Discussions

Progress on the coast canal project is reported at a Texas conference with the International Canal Association of Towles dan and Texas slated for November 6 and 7. The War Department agrees to smooth the timeline after bid openings December 24, with work on the Sabine district line continuing toward the Galveston district, shortening the project by about 18 months. Rights of way in multiple counties advance, reducing remaining expenditures and enabling completion of the Gulf coast canal link.

Towlsdan Texas Noy Miller Aective Ding Stone Briggs Galveston Commissionera Court Malacorda County Galveston County Travaris Watagorda Brazoria Palacios Point Matazorda Bay Corpus Christi

Crusaders to Convene in San Antonio Meeting

More than 00 members of the Tosi State Citizens committees of the Crusadece national anti liquor group will convene in San Antonio November 15 for a four-day session. Wilbur D. Baron announces a meeting of Crusaders leaders to discuss first steps to control liquor traffic as part of Prohibition era aims.

Crusadece Sill San Antonio Wilbur D. Baron Engthsrretern Bacon Collower Crusaders Trias Bacan Franklin Hatiorary Fred G Fred G. Clark Urzanized Cleveland Rosten Waliau Ninsider Wil Horan Tyco Bern Texas

Calles Daughter and Husband Quit Plane Amid Unsettled Weather

In SIMMS Texas a plane flight ended abruptly as weather halted travel. The bride, daughter of General Plutarco Calles, former Mexican president, was en route with her husband to Atlanta when the delay occurred. Government field operations noted the unsettled conditions affecting the journey.

Simms Texas Del Moon Wand Mex Joseph Tiller Stenteo City Pga Ellersaerr Atlenta American Airways Daugter Geurral Plumnten Calles

Incoherent OCR fragment on tax policy and subsidiaries

An unreadable OCR excerpt discusses over assessment and internal revenue issues involving Sinclair and subsidiaries. The text is fragmentary with distorted names and places, making precise facts unclear. The article appears to reference the commissioner of internal revenue and related tax matters without coherent context or dates.

Sinclair Carrirotun Intermal Revenue Sinclair OU Retinius

Mistrial Declared in Augusta Preacher Murder Case

In Augusta Georgia the jury for the preacher murder case was discharged after remaining in session for hours. The defendant faced charges linked to tragedy involving his son and a sailor in the United States Navy. Insurance proceeds were noted in relation to the settlement.

Augusta Williams Willy Sinvinz United States Finck Piarket

Bankruptcy ruling in Alaska county fund distribution case

Federal Judge Davat Weet Saturder revises prior orders in a bankruptcy matter involving three Alaska county men. The Alaska State Bank, represented by Frank H. Booth, seeks priority dividends from a fund of 7508.02 dollars tied to the estates of G Hurley W M Hurley and G G Hurley. Routh argues the mercantile firm, also bankrupt, should pay claims first. the bank claims a prior lien and wants dividend rights like other creditors. The case, with Nenty Mirsbbere listed as counsel, hinges on distributions from the estate and the status of the mercantile company’s debts.

Davat Weet Saturder A. Aubrey Alascosa County Frank H. Booth Alascosa Cow’ State ‘Bank Aubrey Tom Mercantila Company G., Hurley W.M. Hurley G. Hurley Routh Mercantile Company M.C W. M. Hopley Srege Pas Nenty Mirsbbere

Charges Filed in Valley Shooting Case

In a family dispute, Patnd Flores and Pedro Ocano were shot. Flores remained in hospital with serious injuries and Ocano was injured. Juan Garza and Orano puesula were involved. authorities say the shooting was linked to a domestic conflict.

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