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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1931

Page

12

Search for the Almagr es silver mine and presidio tale

The article traces a long dispute over the Alma g res silver mine near the Llano River, Texas, detailing proposals for a presidio to protect miners, the San Luis de Isa l rally, and shifting military plans. It notes explorers like Miranda and Ostiz de Parrilla, failed attempts to establish fortifications, and legends of hidden ore and a lost smelter near the Alma greens site. It also recounts early adventurers and 19th century searches tied to Perry and Percey, plus later efforts to locate the old furnace and mine remains along the Llano River corridors.

Los Almagros Miralda Miranda Bed Sheen Texas Miranda Kelee Almagros Tesag Tony Llano Almaeres Pilver Afirandi San Luis de Isa Sin Suba Nort I Ming Almogres Ming Ts & Sabathad Tiano Bieho Los Almegres Uilter Ban Luis de Los Apoelles Martin Hunter West Texas Benard Record Presidio Marvin Ferdinand Roemer Tsen Esha Spd Roemer Recondife Philip Nom Muttame Doctor Long Republic Magee Magen Llano Cavalry Harp Perry Letine Peery Smetter

Night School Glasses Aded and More Details

Two new programs open at Sana Antoin Public High School this week. Tronte, director, said one class on metal pattern drafting runs Wednesdays and Fridays 7:30 to 9:40 p.m. for metal workers taught by C. T. Williams. The second class, under the Southwest Lesus Life Underwriters, meets Thursdays 7 to 8 p.m. in the Main Avenue high school auditorium with William Dewey Moore in charge. Moore is an agent for Pilot Life Insurance. Total night school enrollment reached 1190, up 197 from last year after the first week. Registration continues throughout the term.

Sana Antooin Tronte Main Avenue High School Rom Opce Ssbret Metel C. T. Williams Lesus Life Mein Avenue High School William Dewey Moore Pilot Life Insurance Company Moore Ki.tollega Mississippi Cornell ‘University Balartay Wis

Bowie’s secret quest to treasure by Alamo hero leads expedition

A tale recounts how a noted Alamo defender organized a hunt for buried treasure. The narrative frames the expedition as a daring mission linked to Bowie's mysterious secret and a legendary pursuit.

Bowie

Boerne Bund Plans Jubilee Celebration Details Emerge

Boerne committees finalize plans for the fiftieth jubilee of Gebiers Saengee Berd with the Boerne Gesang-Verein and Cher club leading events. A long list of committees covers reception information parade decoration refreshments music and program, with members including C. C Reeders Geear Bohr J. Mainz A. Pearson and many others.

Berd Patchensberger Chainaao C. C Reeders Geear Bohr Willie Schwarz Gottlieb Schyrope Terbert Kohls J. H. Mainz Paul Adler Mal Ad Peebacek Leflaing R. Hotekamp Otta Rabin Das Vogt Max Preeler Otto Weillner Honey Gamfect Brono Rost Ajax Hermann Laura Bergmann Goa Dietert Tegedsiah Heckel Alvin Herbst Duster Tuat Frits Zoehire A. J Pearson Udo Harz Pat Fbensberger Clarence Holekamnyi Rudolph Mechel Oscar Behiz Joe Voss Ed Serguman Hugo Zoeller Batter Rust Fritz Zoeller Jr Preta Committee Paul Holekamp Otto Stabm Joe Vont G. €. Redes Bodo Hotekamp Indies Committee Menditges Edd Blerschwale Ti. Halekamp A. B. Vort B. KR. Harz Otto Weidner Ad Pecherck A. L. Pearson M. Halekaon Otto Rohm R. Meckel

Captain Hopkins Improves After Lengthy Operation

Detective Captos Aubrey Hopkins remains serious but improves after an abdominal operation at Santa Rosa infirmary. He has been recovering for two weeks with update noting steady progress and continued hospital care.

Hopkins Captos Aubrey Hopkin Santa Rosa

Murder attempt yields two year penitentiary term

Rio Grande City reports Eligio Altarex was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for attempted murder of his former sweetheart after the jury was out for fifteen years.

Rio Grande City Eligio Altarex

Argonne Day sale to aid World War disabled veterans

The 1st Argonne offensive anniversary will be marked as Argonne Day on Saturday September 26 with a large sale to raise funds for Disabled Veterans of the World War. Joe Garvian is chairman and Mayor Q. Al. Chambere issued the proclamation urging public support. The San Antonio chapter, led by commander Groesberek and president Mrs. Groesberek, plans a collective effort with local clubs and dignitaries aiding the drive to assist disabled veterans and their dependents.

Saturda Wat Ele Joe Garvian Meyor Q. al. Chambere Fta Ubia Gormar Ling Cuppress Kinte Gorman Trenty 8 Groesberek San Antonio

Ford Fliers Die in Detroit Crash

In Detroit on September 19 chief test pilot Leroy Manning and mechanic Ly He Caerlolt of Fort Brotor Company died when a tri motor aircraft exploded and crashed at about 100 feet, with the pilots killed near the scene.

Detrouw Micch Leroy $. Manning Fort Brotor Company Ly He Caerlolt Wete Hert Teluy Hames

Eight Lawyers Admitted to Federal Court Briefly

Three local attorneys were admitted to practice in the Federal District Court Saturday. Wilmer D. Menterson was admitted with sponsor A. V. Bright. Alexander James Klein and Forrest Armend Bennett were admitted after their names were presented by United States District Attorney Jartman.

Federal District Court Wilmer D. Menterson A. V. Bright Alexander James [Klein Forrest Armand Bennett United States District Dody Jartman

Captain Brommell Reports at Fort Cant

Captain Brommell reports Fort Sam Houston for duty with the Second division and assigned to the Fifteenth Field Artillery. He has been on reserve duty with the Third Field Artillery at Fort Berdam in Der rison, Ind.

Charles I. Brommell Fort Sam Houston Che Secon Tip Ton Fort Berdam Derrison Ind

New Attack 8 Launched On Bond Plan

Charles M. Dickson files brief with Attorney General Somer Allred alleging city officials violated provisions by permitting expenditures to exceed income for years 1928 1920 and 1930 and that 1 005 000 of the indebtedness is not legal. He argues overdrafts and current expenses exceeded income and seeks reconsideration of the city’s bond disapproval.

Ube Charles M. Dickson Ena’ Lanpuee Somer Boo Antonio Dickson Clarney General Cizes Thanscillet Jicksom Grive Camm Finsl Sinlar

Two Post Soldiers to Study Finance

Corporal Finish Denildaon and Private James F Graer of Fort Sam Houston finance department will report at Washington Gotaber to take a course in finance. After completing the course they will return to their home station.

Finish Denildaon James F. Graer Fort Sam Uonston

Solons Protest Abandonment of Border Forts

Texas lawmakers condemn withdrawal of U S army posts along the border, urging the War Department to retain Forts Truscell Brown and others to protect the border region. The concurrent resolution passed calls for continued military presence to secure frontier counties.

Solons Austin Rept United States Army War Department T c Truscell Clerk

Leave Granted to Major Murray for Two Months

Leave of absence for Major Murray for ten days to begin October 18 has been granted by order from the Eighth Corps Area headquarters. Major Murray of the Ninth Infantry is granted this leave.

Murray Momlin Mod Granteed Mej Paul Murecay Ninth Infantry Eighth Corps Bradquartem

Budget dispute outlines city fiscal overrun and annexation impact

The Citizens' League brief alleges a $355,000 overdraft for the year ending May 31, 1081 and cites a total operating deficit with warrants totaling $3,984,006.12. It notes a final budget $8,247,000 and a tentative budget $3,162,700, plus claims of $500,000 for annexed territory facilities and a $5,107,308.44 serial income. The filing, by Talhah T. Thompson, represents the league in the attorney general case.

Dickson Endiag Mer 31, 1941, Weos Uxcil CURES Dickran Citizens’ League Tialah T. Thompson League

BAPTISTS WILL ATTEND DALLAS ALLY

Baptist ministers and lay workers from San Antonio and Southwest Texas plan to attend a Dallas rally to receive final instructions and raise 350000 for Texan Baptist causes. The meeting, at First Baptist Church of Dallas, features numerous pastors and lay leaders from towns across the region.

San Antonio Southwest Teves Dallas Bniuriay First Baptist Church Jean L. Yoryizalan BW. Marshall Ds W. South Neal Ellis C. Mobenez Wr. Mitchell J. W. Clayton Chester A. Blimp W. C. Moffett Lan Tey Ilenry Yelgiwson Tha Taya F. C. Haschke Grover Armatrong Freeds Ian Anteplo Elmer Durham Gonzales le Mey Bruce Moterts Memraad Dilley Mrz Clement Dilley Next Butler Cerrito Springs The Fry Troy Urogke Szbbal J. C. Burkert del Blo Raion Biewaci Camp Wood Ty. 7 D. Duraway Eagle Pasa J. Tater Bio AL Rock W. Rice Valde Tee Kerrelile Te Hey Gonseteashe MeGteals Baatey Tan Fee CA. Dizon Meulion Clara Lawalm Gontale Ho Kokernot C. McCatoueh Geneales Res Don’ Coylneson Kenedy GuiEow Sunes Funmellin Mev J AL Carder Stackdae WW. B. Avadt Nizar David Stoore Runa

Two Officers Ordered to Kelly Air Field Transfer

Two officers are reassigned to Kelly Field by training center orders. Lieutenant L A Doston and Re CL MacDonald, Air Corps, move from Brooks Field to Kelly. Adjutant Brooks Field Lieutenant Thayton becomes adjutant at Kelly. Captain T W Hasky transfers to Acandalph Air Corps as adjutant.

L. A. Doston CL MacDonald Air Corps Brooks Fislg Kelly Field His Corps Thayton Brooks Field Kelly Geldwehen Acandalph Leit Iq Air Corpa Acoot

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Diego Ostiz de Parrilla Aides Waseepy Steno Almagres Mision Khe Ao Itan Yue Ald W. T. Burtle Taidio Streller Moexlenngil Mesico City Peres Loweser Perss Tittle Llano Orient Percy Tim Saint Tou'a Taro Tiwan Abterwacis Sith Golne Marth Willamsan Medlin Harn Perrs Tranc Harn Perry Hind Avery Gall Aalinlield Phouit Abe Roneath Argonne Mesdames H. S. Groesbeck Ethel B. Berry Avis Sheppard Mesdames F. J. Kolodzie W. H.drow A. H. Hoffman Alex Adams A. J. LeBlanc W. E. Pyne A “Oiner Bernt Scapalona Bedlig Galventon Indira John Ferbstim Harn Perry Hle Wille Jos Almagres NOA Spears CO Losoya AOL Ford Detroit Brommell Dickson Charges Dallas Ally Kelly O.K
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