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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1931

Page

3

City Rally in Lakell Stirs Election Fight

A large crowd gathered on Socthores street in Lakell to meet the Byakers and five candidates for city elections May. Guy and McFarland, ward candidates, urged ousting “Chuukers” and the city ring while praising reform and fiscal restraint. Speakers attacked city payrolls and urged a city manager plan, with claims of waste and mismanagement across departments.

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Last Two Members to Get Old Wine Club Night

The text details a frayed note about a private meeting of wartime veterans. Ini Gosh anzil and others are named amid garbled phrases. A champagne toast is mentioned, with a past number and a 1927 origin, but specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Goshan Ini Anzil Ast Manta Club Sow Hyen Wethe William A. Throoka Chimpagne Brance Bank

Will Rogers Reacts to War News in Costa Fecn

The letter from WILL ROGERS, written in Costa Fecn on April 11, laments national mood after a victory over the United States. He predicts political shifts, mocks officials, and reflects on American leadership, military service, and citizen expectations during a time of conflict.

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Extortion Racketeering Probed in New York Report

New York officials report widespread extortion under threat of violence with nearly six hundred witnesses examined. Three indictments issued, no convictions yet, as deputy ADA Charles pillars testified amid defense questioning. Tulsa editor Thomas A Latin dies at 69 after long illness.

New York Gi Industeres Diiy Altéenes Charles Pilatrbs Attres Thomas G. T. Crain Chiy Ela Tulsa Enifor Tulsa, Okie Thomas AL Latin Twlaa Wort Pocumania

Quartets Fine Concert by Gordon String Quartet at San Pedro

The Gordon String Quartet presented a varied program at the San Pedro Playhouse under the Civic Movie Association. Grieg’s Fortet in G minor opened, followed by Rimsky Korsakov and Tchaikovsky pieces, with reviews praising tone, attack, and ensemble unity.

Gordon String Quartet Civic Movie Association San Pedro Playhouse Edvard Grieg Fawltless Nct Jacques Gordon Fach Edewin Tdeler Inset Viclanrt Wrelade Walle Gianamnow Txchaikowsky Roberto Roroilin Menilissobo Conzanotta Enerroy

Communists Loot Towns in China Massacres Reported

From central China provinces reports say Communist bands loot towns and mass killings occur as cities and villages suffer attacks. Journalists describe towns spared and wealthier areas seized while fear spreads during wartime chaos.

China Kaifqng Tiwan UPI Lanting Jonmn Provings Jarehes Thrauthies Sir Ra

House Holds Saturday Session in Texas Legislature

The Texas House and Senate debated revenue measures and taxes, including a proposed 3 cent per package cigarette tax that would also apply to five cigarettes per pack, with the House voting for a gross receipts tax earlier. The Senate trimmed the cigarette levy to 2 percent, while a conference committee weighed the bill amid concerns over revenue projections and policy impact. Observers noted expectations for a highway bond issue discussed for next week and a bill allowing county board attendance at meetings to be expanded.

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Pioneer Resident of Beeville Dead

Pioneer resident of Beeville, William Wenlt 74, died this lay afternoon after a heart attack of senlo indigestion. He collapsed about a block from home. his daughter Mes hit his side aiding until medics arrived. Survived by six sons and one daughter.

Beeville Kervilly Wenlt Ile Mes Anit

Luling Scouts in Court of Honor

In Luling Texas a Court of Honor for local scout troops will be held in the basement of the Mothaglat building. J I Les fie of the Austin Area compet will attend and present the charter for Troop 1. The troop pinning will be awarded during the ceremony.

Tuding Texas Toca Bay J. I Les Fie Austin-Area Eine Arluita Court of Honor

Petty Thienes Busy Is Police Blotter Sat Read

A rough police blotter lists multiple petty thefts in Mendon and nearby streets. Items stolen include a $100 watch, packages from Elathiva, a briefcase, two stores on AG Pear street, and a window trainer at Mrs L Mayne’s address. One arrest tied to a counterfeiting ring with a hotel incident noted.

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Black Person Provides Alibi In Car Stripping Case

A Black suspect, detained after a truck was stripped in Rovnersel pond area, claims the owner asked him to move the vehicle piece by piece. Officers note initial damage and partial removal of wheels as detectives arrive. The suspect remains jailed on related charges.

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Gar Wood Prepares for World Speed Boat Record Attempt

Gar Wood announces a speed boat record bid in April, aiming to beat the 340 mph mark. His crew and sponsors, including Miss America contenders, gear up on Indian Creek course with testing of boats, engines, and aerodynamics. The effort plans to push beyond current records as crews ready frames, props, and power for the challenge.

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Social calendar notes events from Port Arthur gatherings

Mrs Norris and guests from Harris and Port Arthur attend a bed visit and social functions in Port Arthur. Many engagements list dinners dances and entertainments at homes and hotels including the Gunter, San Antonio Country Club, and the Menger, with guests from Washington and Atlanta, April events and Panama link mentioned.

Montana Gas Supply Promised for Three Decades

Dr BE 8, professor of ectopy at the Montana School of Mines, says Montana wells can rise from 500,000 to 50,000,000 cubic feet of gas daily for the next 30 years. The Montana Society of Engineers notes in a 2-room hotel ad with modern conveniences at low monthly rates.

Montana Moantenn Gaa Recs Montana School of Mines Tala Montana Society of Engineers

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