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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1931

Page

17

Legends of the Dos Almagres Silver Mine and Native Guides

A historical note traces tales of a hidden Spanish silver mine named Dos Almagres near the San Saba mission. It cites Apache, Comanche, and Lipan storytellers who linked the mineral wealth to Coronado and Bowie legends. The piece references a Lipan claim of mining rights and notes reports in the Telegraph and Texas Register from 1842.

Coronado Dos Almagres Cephas K. Ham Lipan Bowie Austin San Saba Mission Telegraph Toras Register Houston Mins

Two Capone Men Arrested in Gun Fight in Chicago

In Chicago on September 22 authorities captured two men linked to Al Capone after a gunfight near Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street. The suspects James Forsythe and Sunny Hunt fled behind the Goodman Theatre and discarded their pistols as officers closed in, with crowds disrupted by the exchange of gunfire.

Capone Chicago Michigan Boulevard Monror Phose Capone Tames Hed Forsythe Suny Hunt Goodman Theater

Episcopalians Study Day Problem At National Convention

Denver September meeting of the Protestant Episcopal General Convention wrestled with prohibition and sterilization policy for criminals and the insane. A resolution to authorize a national referendum on prohibition was assigned to the World Renee, Industrial Stability, and Lawlessness committee. Bishop Charles Viste led the Central New York diocese in presenting the referendum idea. Henry Bonth of Detroit urged approving sterilization of criminals and mentally defective persons.

Denver House of Deputies House of Bishops House of Demuries

Barron to Teach Night Ad Courses at Main Avenue

W A Barron Jr affiliated with Wolff and Marx named selected instructor in commercial advertising for The Main Avenue Night school. OG E Touts director announced the class from 7:30 to 8 30 pm on Monday Tuesday and Thursday nights. Barron, a University of Missouri graduate, brings experience from retail stores newspapers and mail order houses.

Silent Yukon miners recall Yellow Wolf ore tale

A partial reminiscence from a son recounts his father’s calm honesty about the Wills west mining days. He recalls learning from his father that they hammered Yellow Wolf's ore on a high anvil, illustrating a stubborn belief in truth and hard work amid rough prospecting.

United States America Alsno-San Saba Liberty Tin Andy Mather North Fork San Gabriel River Williamson County Mather Yellow Wolf Three Suna Our Piace San Saba Rula Here

How Capt Tess Billingsley Sought Bowie Mine

J Frank Dobie recounts in The Light on Wednesday how Captain Tess Billingsley sought the Bowie mine, detailing challenges faced and the search through remote terrain and local reactions. The narrative blends exploration lore with regional character, reflecting frontier enterprise.

Capt Tess Billingsley Bowie Mine J. Frank Dobie

Feast of Tabernacles Observed by Bexar Lodge Perfection

The Bexar lodge of perfection plans the Feast of the Tabernacles on September 20 at the Scottish Rite. Henry Hirschberg delivers the principal address Horvey M Simpson presiding master will open the lodge Rabbi Samuel T Phillips will offer the benediction and Arthur Storms recites the fourteenth degree obligation. Afterward a banquet and traditional toasts are planned with Hugh R B Robertson, Paul Darien Mathis, Charley JK Quin, Marvin A Childers, William Extler, and F. Wh in attendance.

Tabernacles Scottich Bexar Lodge of Perfection Henri Hirschberg Horvey M. Simpson Samuel T Phillips Arthur Storms Hugh RB. Robertson Paul“ Darien Mathis Charley JK. Quin Marvin A. Childers William Extler IF. Wh

Production on 185 Barrel Basis Set

Kilgore Tesne reports orderly output limits on wells at 185 barrels per day toward a planned basis set production. Military officials predict continued control measures affect field operations under railroad command.

Kilgore Tesne Sept

Drama Plot On War Theme Planned For KTSA

A radio sketch titled The Pear Tree Road promises to present a dramatized war plot based on wartime experiences of a correspondent. KTSA studios will air the program Tuesday evening at 7 30 with voice cues from Scotland Yard notes and a London clock sound.

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Coffey Rites Set Tuesday at Porter Funeral Home

William G Coffey 72 pioneer resident of Alamo Reighty died at Surgical hospital Mound weight. Survived by widow Laura Coffey and three sons three daughters and three brothers. Services to be at Porter Taving with pallbearers named.

Wilum G. Coffey Alamo David Frockell Coffey Texas Missourii Laura Caffey J. J. Coffey Bulvane Kansaay Charles Coffey Danmark Kentucky Hubert Coffes Clarks Uri Thresi S. T. Harvey Mollie Drawn- Lee Fort Worth Marat Terretl Thomas Portwood A Saflarrang We Dowell Panl Villaret O'Grady

City News Dancel and Wed Nile Prize Judged

City notes report a dance and wedding event featuring a major prize struggle. best performances by Janz highlighted amid civic festivities.

Nile

Radio Programs Schedule and Station Lineup

A fragmented radio guide lists multiple programs across stations including POESDAS, Wald, Meador X, and various orchestras and bands. Entries mention show times from 6:20 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with names like Gunter Orchestra, King’s Orchestra, RTSA, and VOAI, plus talk segments and weather.

Poesdas Fae Tea Tait Veroon Geser Wald Meador Moscotlend Drania Bom Arthur Fryot Creme Art Atery Aagbury Park Wil P. An Edward Oreesten mimKeclurae A Gunter Orchestra Slitera Od Bleutet Tarilera Fullay Mao Loucky Birlke Amae Andy Soter Beoeatn Dem Guniter Grenestra Grormp Ang Jenny Gunter Esrhealism KADC Miloczelen Weber Furniture Ginra

Inquest Set to Probe Wimbley Drowning Mystery

Development in the drowning of Mrs. Harry C. Wimbley and her daughter, tied to her husband and John Crowder, was awaited as police from the coroner's inquest prepared to proceed. Crowder claims Wimbley plotted his wife’s murder for a $10,000 life insurance payoff.

Harry C. Wimbley John Crowder Crowder Wimbley

Mrs Nash Nator Nirdilog seeks name change for family

Philadelphia September 22 Mrs Charlotte Nash Nator Nirdilog ee has applied to a court for permission to change her name and that of her two children to Nizan The case follows the notoriety from the killing of her husband which was quitted by a French court hindering her from obtaining employment under her present name The leading dancing schools and teachers listed in Classification 45 are starting fall and winter classes.

Nirdlinger Philadelphia Charlotte Nash Nator-Nirdilogee Hag Apted Lo & Court Nizan Sue Case

Indoor office work keeps you fit with Nujol

An ad touts indoor office labor as requiring constant attention and grit. It promotes Nujol as a safe, drugless tonic from Nujol Laboratories to boost energy and efficiency under sedentary conditions. Regular use for three months is urged, with claims of improved vitality and performance.

Tony Asson Son Jtnetyk Sommers Drug Stores Nujol Laboratories 2 Pack Avenue New York City Najol

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