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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1931

Page

2

Wright Urges Grand Jury Call for Weldon in San Antonio

Campaign speech in Roosevelt Park accuses police of shielding a killer and demands the grand jury summon Donovan Weldon to testify about alleged police negligence or criminal conduct. Commissioner Wright asserts Crooked police or Weldon’s statements require inquiry and vows to expose those making unfounded claims.

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Political turmoil as Wright sues to address grand jury

In a heated exchange, statements threaten to expose alleged local murder ties. Weldon challenges Wright’s claims about the Karotkin case while pledging to face the grand jury if charged. Citizens' meetings accuse city detectives of withholding arrests, prompting further threats to testify.

Houston Street Karotkin Weldon Bexar Facts Citizens’ League

Labor Temple Venders Held After Slot Machine Seizure

Deputies seized six slot machines from the Labor Temple after an anonymous tip. A temple committee visited the district attorney to identify members but refused to answer. District Attorney Walter Clynn and assistant Charters Matthews declined comment on the case.

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Five men arraigned on Chequor law violations

Five men were arraigned before a United States commissioner on Monday for violations of Chequor laws. Bonds ranged from 500 to 756. Robert A. Bird pleaded guilty to charges of possession and sale of liquor and was held on 8500 bond. Rinchardt Curth of Segnin was held to answer on possession and sale charges with a public nuisance count. Alexander waived preliminary to charges of possession of liquor seized behind South Loredo Street. bond 400, pled not guilty. Richard Robles, 111 Mantezumn Street, faced possession charges, pleaded not guilty, and requested a hearing set for Wednesday morning. Feliz Ghavarin pleaded guilty to possession charges as his hand remained wet.

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Snow and cold linger across western states region

Snow fell from Kansas City to western Nebraska as a cold front pressed through Wyermung Mou lan and eastern Colorado with temperatures dropping to 20s and 30s. Reports note winter’s renewed touch and lingering spring delays while a pension plan is approved for United States Sleep stockholders. Meanwhile music debates in Menino question origins of Indo-Latin UPO-Tacial league influence.

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City Appropriations Improve Streets and Land Purchases

City commissioners approved a general sinking fund appropriation of 80 ty for the mantei wal bills and paid Merchants’ bills of 954, and 81400 from improvement district sinking funds. West ork avenue paving cost 740 to Southwestern Ditulible. 97.87 billed for building work. 10.80 to Southwestern Theilhic for Vance street paving. 24 drawn from street and widening fund to pay Mrs Thea M. Bricct for land for the Xunes street extension.

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Americans Reassure As Honduran Revolt Spreads

American officials moved to shield citizens as unrest expands along the Honduran coast. Ships including the Memphis and Trenton patrolled Caribbean routes while authorities reported rebels seizing Progresso and advancing toward Tela, with predictions the uprising would end soon.

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Cunard Liner Outgrows Cradle at Clydebank Yard

The Cunard liner under construction at Clydebank outgrows its cradle as the keel exceeds the shipyard frame. The keel has been set and erection of the framework is underway. About 1400 men are employed on the project.

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D.A.R. Welcomed by Mrs Hoover in Washington

Daughters of the American Revolution were welcomed in the capital today by Mrs Herbert Hoover for the annual congresses. The event marked the D A R gathering with the First Lady hosting and greeting attendees.

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