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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1931

Page

4

Somerset Hit by Twister and Fire From Oil Town

A severe cyclone struck Somerset causing widespread damage to oil fields and farms. The blast and ensuing fires damaged tanks valued at about 45 000 dollars and leveled roughly 75 derricks. A girl, Margaret Mavis Cooper, escaped serious injury when her car was overturned by the twister. Trees were uprooted, roads blocked, and several structures were destroyed or damaged nearby.

Somerset Cilan Life Anu Margaret Mavis’ Cooper Mahan Am Om H. J. Ribodaux Ribodauz Farm Ribelaux Farm Iaan Martinez Martinez Ribodaux Sommerset Palo Alto Salton Anoffice San Antonio Taurzns

Fort Sam Houston debates housing and arsenal street plan

Congressman Tamnes weighs funds for Fort Sam Houston quarters to house officers in Argonne Heights while opposing a street cut through the San Antonio Arsenal. He warns no appropriation for commutation housing, cites earlier transfers, and notes a hospital need at the post. Also reports an Illinois bank robbery of 25 000 dollars.

Randolph Field Kelly Front Brooksfield Argonne Heights Camp iTraiis Fort Sill Fort Warren Wyo Eighth Corps Tamnes Fort Sam Houston Arcanne Heights Congress Tonies San Antonio Arsenal Congeesa Arsenal Lelia Senate Contresa Shreveport Argonne Leights Fort Sin Oklahoma Brooks Field James

Autoopsy Inquest Delays Death Report at City Hospital

Investigators questioned witnesses Thursday while Justice of the Peace awaited an inquest report on the death of Myre. Leana Bunyon, 16 South St. Mary's Street, was found in the servant’s quarters of a north side home, tied two hours after admission to hospital, authorities said.

Walter Fynon Justice of the Peace John Onion Robert B. Green Hospital Myre Leana Bunyon South St. Mary's Street North Side Bostial

Bankruptcy Suit Filed by Jeweler

A voluntary petition was filed in federal district court on Thursday by the Swensey Jewelry Co. of Houston Street. J. B. Swenizan listed assets at 12100 and liabilities at 25034.04. Only 800 dollars of household goods were exempt.

Federal District Swensey Jew Y Cam Houston Street Fina.ie J. 8 Swenizan

Mexican Ministry Names New Chief Administrative Officer

Wamersa Werden in Mexico City reports Oncar Duplan former first secretary in the Mexican embassy at Washington was named chief administrative officer in the gubernacion ministry under Minister TeSlez today with duties in administrative leadership and policy implementation.

Wamersa Werden Mexico City Oncar Duplan Mepican Embnosy Washington Gubernacion Ministry TeSlez

Aspironal Promoted as Faster Cold and Cough Relief

Advertisements claim Aspironal provides two minute relief from colds and coughs, outweighing whiskey and other remedies. It is marketed as safe for adults and children, with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist within ten minutes. Drugstores stock the elixir and urge customers to buy.

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