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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1931

Page

2

Five Victims Form Scene of Bluebeard Case at Powers Home

Eyewitnesses beset the scene after alarm spread as investigators search for bodies. Mrs Luella Powers, wife of the suspect known as Bluebeard, is questioned but refuses to reveal clues. The case centers on the reputed killer who has charmed lonely hearts through his letters.

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Arntean to Tour in Texas with Eight-Week Run

The ary band Arntean plans an eight week tour of Texas with five concerts including San Antonio Geubrr 17. The first Texas program is Alpine October 11, followed by Houston October 19, Austin October 30, Wars r 21, and Fort Worth October 27. The itinerary lists visits to Dallas and other cities as the tour proceeds from mid October through late November.

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Burglars target several shops and vehicles reported

A chaotic burglary report lists thefts at a jewelry shop and多个 residences. Cecil A. Jarrell reports items from a parked car on Losora Street. At 122% South Alamo Boulevard, a garage was robbed. A gas station and a cafe also noted burglaries. Local authorities filed an incident log with varied losses and suspects.

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Rain Delays Plane Race at Faltering Final Run

Rain delays hamper a high speed plane race as crews push to break an endurance record. Weather interruptions force postponements while pilots, including noted flyer Senne Runbank, strive to push a new distance milestone amid gusty winds and rough air.

Pact Reached On Catholic Action Churches Control

Final accord ends a three month dispute between Pope Pius XII and Premier Mussolini-era leaders over Catholic Action in Italy. The pact limits youth activities to religious education and recreation, bans political or labor union ties, and requires bishops to appoint directors. Catholic Action to fly only the Italian flag and abstain from fascist political actions. The agreement formalizes bishops control and restrictions on affiliated groups with emphasis on religious aims.

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Unclear readable headline due to damaged text

Damaged OCR yields fragmented item mentioning shoes, hack saw blades, and Genesee Chicago areas but no coherent event or clear entities to report. The readable fragments do not form a complete, factual summary.

Major Takes Off for Washington

A fragmented report notes a figure labeled Major departing for Washington. The text mentions Kelis field and a resignation, with references to Trinean, AIC, and an Ohio location, but the details are unclear and several words are garbled. The core idea is a notable person heading to Washington amid organizational changes.

Majo Joba If Trinean Field AIC Kelis Field Tay Ohio

Solons Favor Cottonation Move in Texas Legislature

Texas lawmakers pressed a plan supported by Governor Be directed to study a cotton ration program as the special session advances. The proposal, backed by a broad majority, seeks state action on a national policy while officials debated potential impacts on farmers and markets. Governor's office declined comment as legislators awaited the regular session outcomes.

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Bridge Duel Remains Undecided In York Match

A murky report describes a bridge duel at Warme table with players such as Guthertson and others, noting uncertainties about outcomes and umpiring practices. The piece references baseball umpiring by chart and mentions figures like General Crowder and Major General Cromer in a broader international context.

Srn York Iriberious Guthertson

Bane on Wit and York Travel to Saute Movie California

On the road to a Saute Movie in California two people, Meg and the chief, travel with a focus on a planned event. The fragment mentions a man named Bane and a possible halt for refreshments as they proceed toward their destination.

H York Mia California Teatay

Confidence Vote in Lady Astor Sparks Sutton Division Scrutiny

A London report notes the Conservative executive committee of the Sutton division swiftly convened after a provocative advert alleging an attack on Lady Astor. The session aimed to express confidence in the local party’s leadership amid the controversy and public reaction.

Teym Outer Inn Sept. Sa Jade Aver Laondon Sutton Anil

DeVilbia Sees 465 Bushels Needed for Year of Cigarettes

Estimates from DeVilbia show a crop of corn valued at 20 cents per bushel. He calculates 465 bushels will cover his annual cigarette consumption.

DeVilbias Luther DeVilbias Trie Pearnall

Man Dies at Crossing in San Antonio Area

Fragmented report describes a man dying at a crossing near San Antonio. It mentions Saunders, a director of a regional association, and notes burial in Illinois with details about family and services. The text references a vehicle incident and ongoing funeral arrangements with several relatives named.

Raundere C. Teel Illinois San Antonio Atroa- Nur Haunders Wedneaany Wight Ats Garvard Bia Vehdists Pailin Kaui Husteny Ky Saunders Aneuler Dehury

Heights Man Sned in Fire at Local Home

A fire in Heights destroyed a home as Herbert Earl Cray, 34, died in the blaze. Neighbors reported smoke and flames erupting from the Deweese residence while aiders battled the fire, preventing spread to surrounding areas. Pastor Deweese of the Aname Teivlin Rayilist church assisted until authorities arrived. The investigation focuses on origin and cause as responders extinguished the flames.

Neahdines Mies Herbert Earl Cray Dieweres Aname Teivlin Rayilist Alonic Dewerag

Unclear highway slaying case referenced in scattered notes

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a highway killing alleged in Pravin county involving a suspect linked to a motel, with a wrecked vehicle later found, and a mystery around a court or arrest. Names, places, and dates are garbled, leaving uncertain specifics about the victim or motive.

West Texas Athlete Killed in Arizona

A West Texas athlete, Vane Johnson, 20, was killed in an automobile accident near Tucson, Arizona. Authorities report the incident occurred as he was driving while en route to a training event. two felony charges were indicated against unknown suspects. The record notes he attended a Texas college and competed in track events, with details of the accident and investigation still pending.

Thornin Ariz Vane Johnson Elie Vexas Aege Canton Deans Gree-men Sharetyil Arizona

Bound 338 andthe Arkhiar sea conference in Londen

Fragmented OCR reads about Gandhi andBound 338 sailors heading to a conference in London. It mentions Indian people and a plan to revive a village unity and freedom. The text is garbled but centers on a colonial era meeting and calls for reform and national or communal solidarity.

Raidutana Gandhi Arkhiar Wey Londen

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