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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1931

Page

4

Dallas fraud case links blackmail to stenography firm

A Dallas case centers on an employment agency run by a salesman who promised work to stenographers but allegedly used blackmail to extract money. Investigators traced the operation to a scheme where employers were duped into paying to avoid exposure, with district attorneys noting multiple victims and substantial payments.

Dallas Texas Sey Graud Stenographora Witl Pum Calesmer Monty Girl Altermets Caid Chia

Committee Named to Organize 8 A University Club

Judge A K Matec names a committee to organize an alumni university club to be open to former students of recognized colleges. Members include Dr Charles M Veunice and Heary Mears with Sirs Latins Lon tes as part of the effort. The group plans clubrooms in the Gunter hotel.

Antonia Gunter Hotel

Relief Director Voices Confidence in Next Winter Burden

Walter Gilford, national relief director, told a meeting led by Oren D. Young that communities will withstand the impending unemployment burden next winter. He said the committee aims to mobilize relief resources and support core communities in their task.

Wamusuruy V. v Walter 5 Gilford National Célief Oren D. Young Gifford

Bar Urges 0.8 to Join League Court

Atlantic City October 18 The American Bar Association today reaffirmed its position urging the participation of the United States in the League court It had been expected there would be opposition on the floor but now developed except a few centered noes uttered during the standing vote The association has been on such bids since 1229 when it urged participation in the court at the Memphis convention.

Bar League Court Atlantic City N. J Harascuriitios United Memphis

Japan Grants U.S. Pair Flight Permit

Tokyo authorities granted permission for American pilots Clyde Panchorn and Hugh Freisdon to fly from Japan to Bomushiro for a training and preparatory session ahead of a planned flight to Seattle. Paneboro and Herndon were fined for photographing fortified Japanese targets.

Japan U.S Nengo Sanausse Clyde Panchorn Hugh Freisdon T 9 Bomushiro Nosrton Seattle Paneboro Herndon Recerils

Canton Bank Notes Down on Exchange Slump

Hongkong dispatch reports Canton bank notes fell on the exchange amid market speculation. A Canton insurgent force defeat claimed by Nationalists in Nanking reports ties to the setback, with confusion over the tally and details from Tlengchaw and Muar.

Canton Hongkong Candon Nanking Tlengchaw Muar

How Do Clubwomen Manage A Modern Social Schedule

A fragmented and old fashioned feature discusses how active clubwomen balance society duties with monthly periods. It claims a remarkable discovery by specialists that offers comfort during menses without narcotics, promising rapid relief in minutes from tiny tablets.

Social events echo a busy social season in Fort Worth

A crowded note fills evening scenes with Miss Lois Lasalor hosting a January garden party lit by jasmine lanterns and crystal centerpieces. Guests include Miss Beancle, Mrs. Rover, and Dr. and Mrs. Adwins, who held a Thursday buffet to honor Miss Vardley Tane Robertson and John Frederik Rugaz, with many other gatherings and future events announced for Miss Lorraine Torry and Miss Ninn Sarmon among others.

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Banquet honors San Antonio medical award winner

A Wichita guest attends a Monday banquet at the Galveston hotel honoring a San Antonio medical school recipient. Dr. B. W. Allen presided as toastmaster. remarks came from Drs. Fetzel Roach Wilkinson and others. Separate social events include a lawn party for a fifth birthday, a poolside swim and picnic, and tea at a West Grubie Place home in honor of Miss Channon, organizer of the YWCA. The wedding party for the Buenz-Reberstein couple and a Kerrville trip for a Schreiny instrument instructor are noted, along with planned Wy B A meetings and upcoming social gatherings.

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Services Held for Lieut. Bosserman

In Paso Tarin on September 15 a brief military burial was held for First Lieutenant Raymond G Bosserman who died from injuries suffered in a practice polo game. The body will be taken to Hinroginbare Virginia tonight where further services are planned. Lieutenant Bosserman was aide to Major General Ewing Booth at Fort Bliss.

Paso Tarin Rarmond Orstriman Heprigonbare Virgina Dorseyman Ger Ewing E. Booth Fort Biles

Dallas Judge AS to be honored with Saturday services

Dallas announces Saturday services for Judge AS who died yesterday. He served as president of the state bar association in 1897, noted as the youngest and most prominent attorney to hold that post. Tax issues tied to his estate in Dallas were unsettled, with proceedings set for 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Dallas William Ae State Bar Association

Paul Whiteman Loses Weight Dramatically in NY

In New York on September 18, Paul Whiteman announced a dramatic weight drop to 210 pounds. He stated he has changed his routine and now avoids old habits, noting a grapefruit intake as part of his renewed discipline.

Paul Whiteman New York

Prison Sentence on Larceny Charge in Minneapolis

On Lindsay Street, Soiph, assistant secretary of the Tennepin Savings and Loan association, pled guilty to first degree grand larceny for embezzling the firm’s funds. He was sentenced to one to ten years in the state penitentiary.

Minneapolas Lindsay St. Soiph Tennepin Savings and Loan Sesqciation Lesterdas Pirate

Mail increase prompts optimism in nation’s post service

Better Times Seen in Mail Increase. Chicago reports a fifteen percent rise in all classes of mail for the month, hailed by Aceh Coleman, first assistant postmaster general, as signs of better business. Entertainment ads note weddings, card parties, and dinners at local venues. Tickets and schedules listed for the Garden theater show, with various announcements and local business references.

Coicago Aceh Coleman

Kidnapping Threats Guard Los Angeles Mansion Family

Authorities protect the Mire, Gindy'a Balfour Vergy household as extortionists threaten to kidnap her three children unless payments of 20 to 76 thousand dollars are made. District Attorney's office investigates gang ties to New York gambling migrants, with guards posted and suspect individuals named in the case.

Ilos Angeles Dale Ley F. Bergin Los Angeles Mire Gindy Vergy Herm New York Leslie Avellentalir Sere Spenter Arnold Hullutein Solu Hjalgnei Tour Duarde Quiorim Lee Jon Bhest

Briand Visit to Berlin Approved by Cabinet

The cabinet approved Premier Briand's Berlin visit set for September 27. The trip aims to ease tension between France and Germany and improves Franco German relations as Europe faces a new trajectory.

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Economist Calls Government Withdrawal From Cotton Trade

A rare editorial quotes Walter Parker urging the government to withdraw from all connection with cotton merchants to improve the cotton situation. The piece frames the need for market-free relief and notes southern sentiment on controlling trade policy amid cotton tensions.

Stupla Walter Parker

Student Planes Take Off From Brooks and Kelly

A fleet of more than 20 planes lifted from Brooks and Kelly fields Friday morning. Instructors led 16 students on flights to Dallas Fort Sill Okinawa and other destinations while awaiting return to midweek.

Brooks Kelly Brogky Podute Ollibomn Tour Bateuetors Onttas Abilene Mt Slate Kelly Field Dallas Fort Sill Okin Tlen Loa Creek

New Trial Denied in Murder Case

Providence records state WF Superior Court Judge Charles A. Wash denied a motion for a new trial for Elliott T. Heccay of Fall River Massachusetts. He was convicted at Newport on June 28 of the murder of Verna Russell of Portsmouth. The decision follows a sensational trial and local coverage indicates ongoing appeals potential.

Providence Superior Charies A. Wash

One Killed Five Hurt by Lightning Bolt

A lightning strike at a fish fry near Brown's Inn southeast of Clarksburg in Taraemanly led to one death and multiple injuries. The chaotic scene involved a tent collapse and surrounding chaos as bystanders attempted to help the injured. Authorities reported a single fatality and varied injuries among attendees, with responders rushing to the scene to provide aid.

Washington Courtsmouse Ohio Brown's Winnel Clarksburg

Pecan Growers to Hear Parley on Grove Conversion

Pecan growers plan a convention in Dallas area with speakers including Ridgewn senator Antonty and Fred Mally county farm agent. The session addresses converting native groves to newer shell types and gathers attendees from the county.

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