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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1931

Page

8

Kidnapping Plane Tragedy Near Tone Pine California

Henry Billingsley abducted his two stepchildren in Bishop California by seizing a borrowed monoplane with the intent to take them into the Sierra mountains and die. The craft crashed in a desert lake east of Tone Pine after a failed attempt, leaving the man and one child missing and authorities pursuing clues.

Pine Inyo Caowntz Calif Henry Billingsley California Henry Dean Bishop Stanley Shoemaker High Sierras Lake Brive Wiles Tone Pine Bittingsley

Ship Tests Tanks to Stabilize Fensacola Cruise

Washington Sept. 23. The cruiser Fensacola sailed to sea to test stability improvements after a storm caused roll. Admiral Sexton ordered tests of balance tanks to reduce roll and improve gunfire accuracy. The ship is among eight new 10,000 ton cruisers found to have a low center of gravity. If successful, tests will be extended to other ships.

Washington D. S Lnsj Fensacela Gesteh W. R. Sexton Arso Sensacola

Five Locomotives Built for Russia Shipments Near

Philadelphia Sept. 2 Russian five year plan advances as five locomotives are prepared for shipment from Baldwin Locomotive Works. Announced by Amorg Trading officials and Russian commercial representatives in America.

Poigadelphia Baldwin Locomotive Works Thera Amlorg Trading Corporation America

Man kisses skin from neck in medical oddity

In Roanoke on September 29, Mot Vest bent over as doctors prepared a skin graft from the back of his leg to the back of his neck. He then kissed the skin while it was held in a pair of freezers, claiming to be the only man to kiss the back of his own neck.

Roanoke Vest

Dredge Weledo Capsizes Off New England Coast

Reported from WYNS Mass in September 2007 the billion dollar dredge Weledo from Philadelphia capsized in heavy seas between Winthrop and Nadiartt near Broaderin. About 40 crew members were feared lost as rescue efforts continued.

New England Mass Weledo Phildolphia Broaderin Hal Way

Officer Shot in Candy Shop Strike

In a Sept 90 era incident, candy shop workers struck and a police officer was shot during a confrontation. The event disrupted business as authorities investigated the firing and responded to protests. Sundry details remain unclear due to OCR damage.

Nowas Tang

Woman uses pistol to threaten bill payment in Alabama shop

In Modile Alabama a woman driver refused to pay a $45 shop bill at Thomas Maddox’s garage. After an argument over reclaiming her car, she fired a revolver at the mechanic and fled, claiming an apparent license issue.

Thomas Maddox Hhe

Dead Veteran Takes Bride in Missouri Wedding

St. Josephs, Mo. Fept old Dee Godbey was officially declared dead after 19 years of no word. His mother, fearing his loss, filed for probate. He returned last May 7 from service in the French Foreign Legion and wed Mag Lave of Rushville, Mo, in a ceremony performed by Cowuly min.

ST. Jobups Dee Godbey St. Joseph's Godber Rushville Alil Fae Lergieg Ayeceras Xiguil Joseph

One Killed Second Injured in 8 A Airplane Crash

A civilian plane crashed Tuesday near Growpore field killing Barney Tierliner of 922 Camarra Street and seriously injuring a second occupant. Detektives cordoned off the scene as officers reported the victims to Schroeder Medical and Surgical Hospital by 2 p.m.

8. A Barney Tierliner Camarra Strost Umery Helimeder Mrasricksburg Nann Growpore Field Ranks Field Berliner Schroeder Medical and Surgical Hospital Welly

Family Has Food No Pans for Cooking

A vil lage family found with food but no pots pans or cooking utensils or store. Investigation showed no cooking supplies and no means to prepare meals. An appeal yielded three serviceable stores and supplies, while the family endured hardship and was aided in their straits.

Stock Brokers Placed on Dole in Berlin Exchange

A Berlin stock exchange report states several members, facing indefinite suspension, have been placed on the dole by the federal and British governments. The item notes embarrassment among traders and government action affecting brokers in Berlin.

Dole Aerein Berlin Exchange Hoerse Frdecal Brissian

City Central Bank Closure Looms with Liquidation Rules

City Central remains closed as state banking officials plan liquidation. Officials discuss assets and liabilities with no recommendations yet. A formal audit and potential reassessment of stockholders’ liability under state law are anticipated, while deposits and operations await reopening.

Dt. King Cty-Central Frederick ‘Torri Darcy of

City Officials to Meet With Banks Over City Deposits

City officials including the mayor will meet Tuesday afternoon with Macnr 63 M Chambars and officials from Central Tank and Trust to discuss city depository matters. First National Bank and Alamo National Bank will also attend as concerns rise over the city’s financial status and funds.

Macnr 63 M. Chambars Jonere Offic Central Tank and Trust First National Bank Alamo National Bank Chmahers Regan F. Spencer Quagell Harts Battre LA. Kerr W. A. Williams W. A. Kinz Walter Tatsch Paul F. Stefing Toralay Leenise AU Fortis Jan Hank Uidal Uonit Sobieski Honda

Winner of Edison Scholarship Dies

Charlen T. Cloukey, age 18, winner of a Falieny Scholarship, died at his home in TLanedawnr after tying to a flag, with authorities reporting the incident as the cause.

Edison Charlen T. Cloukey Falieny Tlanedawnr Rm Aepdianere Tuettoed Cleeye

Runge Plans Seven Judging Teams for State Contests

Runge's vocational agriculture department plans seven judging teams to compete in district and state contests. Poultry, dairy, life, entomology, farm shop, soil conservation, and wine production are the focus areas. Teams previously earned top placings in Kingsville and Colby contests, earning state qualifying honors.

Rungh ‘Voras Sreen Judgins Ivams Runge Planus E.W. Parnell Firat Yluecs TexerAris Kingsville Perfec Col- Citing Fran Elbampi United States St. Jays

Sinton Land Suit Trial Is Resumed In Rincon Case

Sinton Texas September 20 The case of White et al versus Rincon Investment Company a suit for 124 dollars one title to land was on trial last week and resumes Monday and is expected to require the remainder of the week The trial of Newton Yarberry charged with the murder of Dorothy Boreas Simons at Aransas Pass about July 30 will begin next Monday October 4 with 190 men summoned and jurors living nearby.

Sinton Teras White Et al Rincon Investment Campans Jan Man Newton Yarherry Dorothy Boreas Simons Aransas J’nss Getohber Samman Tal

Woman Spanks 12 Year Old Prowler in Kansas City

Mrs Forest Dumas confronted Robert Kells a 12 year old with a pistol while he prowled her home in Kansas City Mo Sept 21. In a surprising turn she paddled him then seated him on a chair and told him to stay until police arrived, a scene later deemed undignified by the boy.

Kansas Glfy Forest Dumas Robert Kells Robert Loukhauschreiker Pune

Growers Canning Peaches to Avert Waste in Relief Efforts

Marion Illinois September 29 reports thousands of bushels of fragrant peaches from southern orchards being canned by fruit growers to aid hungry families. Marybys stores hundreds of jars and similar programs extend to Herrin Carterville Florence burr and Tonton as workers prep cans for wider relief.

Marion Tlinais Gorbondale Marybys AC Marion Wandle Herrin Carterville Florcisburr Amd Tonton

Coolidge to Ange Hoover and the 1920 nomination

Ambitious discussion shows Coolidge urged to stay out of the Republican national loan contest. The article praises his sincerity and hints he would not reverse his stance if he remains a candidate. It suggests Hoover’s popularity and the public trust in Coolidge’s administration.

Tle Khingell Eabluck Mr. Tanger Rensom Coolidgy

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