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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1931

Page

2

Powers Study Tal criminologist Powers Study Tal criminologist

Garret O'Hara, famed Chicago criminologist, examines Harry Powers case in depth. The article analyzes Powers's demeanor, reading habits, and potential links between his literary influences and violent behavior. It discusses crime trends and the challenge of linking behavior to motive.

Garret O'Hara Chicago Farmer Titatenant Mllneis Ielk Harry Powers West Pirataia Bluebeard O'Hara Clarkshura Powers

Night Riders Destroy Fence Scene Report

A fragmentary notice describes night riders attacking a fence and causing damage at an unspecified location. The report notes an examination of the scene and mentions charges against a person identified as Leas, with references to Premiras and a horse team nickname Lal Pacers.

Llarashi Reo Leas

Heart Attack Fatal to Man in San Francisco Hotel

A man identified as Ron Raside appears to have died of a heart attack at a San Francisco hotel. He had been connected with Gaslard’s headquarters in Los Angeles and was in the city on business. He traveled from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 1950.

Manelit Rakivtent Secretarie Breseurer Bres Gaslard'a Ancelea An Freles RI Fao Lesns

Clothing valued at $1000 found at Powers house

An inventory at the home of Mrs. Tula Powers reveals clothing and other items valued around 1000 dollars. Police accompanied by Mrs. Fleming and Aunt Rose search the residence as suspects tied to a murder case are pursued. A sister of Mrs. Powers and Miss Strachey were arrested, while another item concerns a separate tale of a boy in New York attempting to teach his son to fish and catching three black bass in failure.

Glarksblarg Jo- Vine Wanssndé Tula Powers Harry Powers Virginix Hlagbeard Tease Siugg Ejeker Park Todee Dorothr Firmke Worcrater J Mare Tan Bre lPryere Charles Fleming North Bote Mass Mra Flemkr Sunn Rose Howks N.Y Bocal Druzzier Hing Embushel Douglas Bia Firse

Powers story fault found in confession details

Talyrrsal Fertre CVARKSBING West Virginia September 5. Evidence suggests Harry F. Powers confessed to killing five victims including Mrs Asia Richer and three children and Mrs Dorothy Prese aloe Lemay. The confession was wrung from him after he allegedly claimed he killed all five and moved bodies to a garage. Prosecutor Will Morriy says new discovery convinces him Powers is withholding how he killed the victims. He suggested that Mrs themhe was possibly killed after a later date and that Powers may have gained money from the victims. Defense local attorneys discuss the particulars of the case.

Harry F. Powers West Virginia Bluebeard Powers Point Talyrrsal Cvarksbing W.va Harry F. Poierk Asia Richer Dorothy Presealoe Lemay Fairmont M ‘A Quirk Dellmoat Charles J. Eirming Snorthbarn, Maas Tee Mra Wimke Suty Gb Will Morriy Vawers Wuggesta Flemine

Sheriff Arrests Two in Raid on Ohio Race Track

Two men were arrested after a raid on an Ohio race track led to the seizure of weapons and disruption at the facility. Officials described the incident as a planned security breach and noted charges were filed against the suspects.

Ohio

Week's Business Shows Decrease

Summary unavailable due to damaged source text. The readable fragments reference business activity, with mentions of weekly declines and analysis by departments or sections. Further readable entities are unclear, making a precise, fact-based card impossible from the provided material.

Milstead's Place May Be Filled by Ernest Shacklett

Ernest Shacklett, secretary of the police, may take over Milstead's job as head of the identification bureau under a tentative deal. Qoren Rijtley will be in charge of the bureau if the agreement stands, with Kerrem Pie and Commissioner Phil Wright also noted. Shacklett has served as secretary in the police department for the past year.

Milstead Ernest Shacklett Qoren Rijtley Kerrem Pie Paolie Phil Wright Kildar Shacklett Taven Shacklet He Lane Fone Hicks Police

Toll Collections at Panama Drop

Washington reports toll collections at the Panama Canal fell during the reporting period, with the government noting a decline from prior totals. The Transportation Department disclosed the lower revenue in its monthly figures, showing reduced turnover compared with the earlier period.

Panama Cereal Service Washington, D. O Palle al BP

Mrs Pinchot Secures Firearms Permit Amid Milford Mention

The report states Fay Pinchot, wife of a covenant, obtained a firearms license in Milford. Details describe a permit granted under a slate dam and reference travel and night visits, with ambiguous wording about a wrapped transport and a guard or partner.

Four Victims Laid To Rest In Park Vidza Burial

A sorrowful procession in Chicago honors Myre, Asta Eicher, and her three children Faery Powers and the slain family, laid to rest in Malan Township cemetery. Neighbors and friends file past the wake at the theater, while English Lutheran rites are prepared but adapted to mourners’ needs. Floral tributes arrive from relatives and former neighbors as the ashes are interred.

Chicago Park Vidza Tedas Pais Myre Asta Eicher Cecork Intak Nover Midge Serviers Malan Township Mra Kirk

Farm Board Faces Chinese Grain Deal Amid Factory Calls

The Farm Board considers accepting a Chinese offer to buy 15 400 000 bushels of American grain without full consultation. The board debates production curtailment and price measures as a Robinson plan to cut cotton acreage is reviewed. Members weigh terms, credit, and transportation arrangements with China.

Shinglon Federal Ness Board Eppeslitees Farm Board China Joe T

Reckless Drivers Face Consequences After Auto Victims

Deputy Sheriff Frank Teastar identified reckless drivers following a collision that left victims in Bronibello hospital. The official urged stricter driving conduct and compliance with traffic rules to prevent further harm.

Runtidelg Pnolahment Recklear Deltas Frank A. Fox Bronibello Hospital Frank Teastar

New Laws Form 731 Page Book Declared By Slate

The report notes a new law book of 731 pages described as solidly printed. It references early pages and mentions public acts that were abolished. The description emphasizes the large word count and the publication’s format as a volume of pages awaiting further review.

Hartrumy

Weather Delays Pacific Plight

Fragmented report from Sarisana Beach Japan notes weather delays affecting a Pacific plan or voyage. Mentions American personnel and local names in unclear sequence, with references to Tobbe and Masts amid stormy conditions disrupting an intended route from Nebr to Tarama Wash.

Sarisaing Beach Japan A&r Allen Don Masts

Federal Income and Inheritance Tax Hikes Forecast

Sept 5 New York An early forecast predicts Congress will not impose a sales tax on increased federal income and inheritance taxes. Rep Norvo Welaredt cites rising debt and suggests that the government may seek a new revenue path including a proposed postage rate rise.

New York Congress

Missouri Politician Dies in Road Crash Near City

A Missouri politician, longtime Kansas City figure for over five decades, died instantly in a road crash south of town this afternoon after his vehicle struck a wheel or object. Two friends injured lightly while his wife and two companions escaped serious harm.

Missouri Riigh Ana Ringer Raans City Bes Prre Pirro Kansas City

One Dead One Hurt in Auto Mishap at Saint Louis

Be. Lewis was killed and Marty T. Brandidge, veteran reactor for the St. Louis Star, was slightly injured in an automobile accident this afternoon in Saint Louis.

ST. Vwallis Marty T. Brandidge St. Lewis Star Be. Lewis

World Wheat Crop Smaller This Season Says Report

Washington reports the world wheat crop totals about 4.569 billion bushels in the northern hemisphere excluding Russia and China, down from 3.003 billion last year. Unfavorable weather and fertilizer shortfalls are expected to lower yields in several regions, with southern hemisphere crops also smaller. Stocks of old wheat are small while European crop issues and import restrictions affect global grain availability.

Washington, D. C Russia China Ie Bureau of Agricultural Economica Rusia Attetralie Nversons Titesia Danube

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