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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1931

Page

2

Capone Defense Efforts Amid New Legal Moves in Tax Case

Chicago reports that federal officials plan a fresh prosecution as Al Capone seeks to fortify his defense against income tax violations. Judge Witherspoon allows Capone to change plea to not guilty while hearings on retracting guilty pleas loom. A trial date triggers rulings on new defense motions and possible judge reassignment amid Capone’s attempts to influence jurors.

Chicago al Capone Papone Wilkerie Cuiesion Rom Cour Fq Capone Wilker Michione Aftarnera Todge Wilkerson John P. Barer Bond

Plans for Giant Akron Hangar on Coast Revealed

Plans and specifications for the enormous Birizible hangar to be built at Bonuvenis California have been completed and will be advertised for bid next week. The structure will serve as a Pacific coast dirigible base and house the U S Akron. It will be 1138 feet long 210 feet wide and 198 feet high—about three city blocks long and one block wide.

Cndcerae Bertecs Washington Bonuvenis Calif Navy Department Beder U. S. Akron

Masterson Pioneer Cattleman Dies at 77 in Texas

Amarillo brief reports funeral services tomorrow for R B Masterson a pioneer cattleman who died at his home after brief illness He was 77 and had worked in the cattle business in West Texas for 50 years with holdings in Patterson and King counties.

Amarillo Tera Ang R. B. Masterson

Ex Official Prepares Murder Defense Amid Trial

Former Deputy District Attorney David H. Clark heads to California with his attorney to reveal defense in the Crawford murder case. The move aims to surprise investigators and observers as the high profile trial resumes this week.

Urgus Boftoe Tos Angeles Ajm de Haring Everyear Attormay David H. Clark Crawfordmeer Eurder Calaine

School Days for Jobless in Vocational Classes

New York workers returning to classrooms after long unemployment enroll in free data vocational training. Registration passes 300 as diverse students attend sessions for auto mechanics machine shop wood working printing plumbing tailoring and more. Afternoon classes allow job searching in the morning.

New York Brooklyn Tehmond

Public Service Tax Collections Dip in Connecticut

Connecticut’s state treasury will fall by about 386,828 as public service corporations face reduced rates this year. The state expects 720,027 from utility groups including steam, railway, and power firms, reflecting pockets of tax impact across sectors and a noted drop from the prior year.

Hartford Com Connecticut Jan Ben Sion Lua Lines and Power Companies

Farmers in Dire Straits Warn Congress Over Tariffs

COLUMBIA Aug. 1—William Hirth president of the Missouri Farmers' Association and Core Belt chairman warned the "final and complete collapse of agriculture" unless Congress acts. He blamed the Farm Board for current conditions and urged tariffs that benefit farmers financially.

Farmers Association Columbia William Hirth Miscouri Farmers’ Asseciation Core Belt Committee

Los Angeles clashes land 25 jailed after antiwar riot

Police and radicals fought in Los Angeles near two industrial plants in a clash described as the fiercest in the city’s history of Communist demonstrations. About 25 people were arrested and booked for inciting a riot, including six women, after officers used clubs, fists, and tear gas to break up the fray.

Los Angeles Moon Arg

Tourists Get Preview of Europe in Massachusetts Exhibit

Boston April 1 prospective American tourists may preview Europe through a set of illustrated sketches arranged by the Massachusetts department of education. The program offers a glimpse of sights and scenes travelers will encounter, aiming to spark interest and inform potential visitors.

Europe Boston Massachusetts Department of Educalion

Storms Hold Tokio Fliers in Seattle Nonstop Flight

Persistent storm activity to the north and over Alaska forced Her mal T. Robbins and Harold B. Tones to postpone their Seattle Tokio nonstop attempt. The decision was made at the last moment as their Fort Worthbound plane warmed up for takeoff. Initially they planned to depart regardless of weather, but revised forecasts led them to reschedule to Sunday morning if conditions improve.

Seattle Wash Alaska Harold

Four Deny Guilt In Bank Conspiracy Trial

Four defendants pleaded not guilty at the start of a trial in Run Come Superior Court in Asheville North Carolina for conspiring to defraud the defunct Central Bank and Trust Company of about 1.1 million dollars. The defendants include W illice B. Davis former bank president EH Charley of Nashville Tennessee and Tee Lea Jr. A jury had been chosen and Judge M Boenbill adjourned court until Monday morning.

Asheville N.C INS Central Bank and ‘Trust Company Lake Len Tanoissee W.llce B. Davis EH. P. Charley Nashville, Tenn Business Westclate of Tea Tike Lea Jr M. ¥. Boenbill

Weather and storm forecast for North American stations this week

A garbled weather bulletin lists temperatures and precipitation expectations across various regions. It mentions forecasts for Torrents, Amarillo, Tilelear, and nearby locations with references to dates, times, and atmospheric conditions, though many words are unclear. The fragmentary data indicate routine climate notes rather than a specific event.

Parties Push Feud Despite Intense Heat

Amid sizzling political strife in Washington, the Republican and Democratic parties wage a relentless mimeograph battle. The GOP fires at Senator Connally over tariff reform while the Democrats, led by Senator Caraway, critique President Hoover’s economic handling and wheat price policies, citing July market declines and reparations delays.

Washington D.C TNS Cass Meyers Republican National Committee Nnf Orth Unield Republican West Virginia Connally Demnent Texas Tvxan Smont-Hawler Tariff Inc Hotficla Warfield Anil Lansing Democratic National Committee Caracsay Arkansac Tocyer Caraway Hooter Capper Rogub Venn Kening Kansas Europe Aldriven Germany Ettila Chicago

Jury Wheel Filling for Fall Term Court Begins

The jury wheel for the fall term is prepared at the courthouse in Selurdhy with county residents' names copied onto cards. Cards will be placed in a drum and drawn under legal supervision by officials including Grronl, B. Trensu tar, Jus Hote, Jim Paulos, and Td Girowd from several county offices.

Selurdhy Bexot County Representa Grronl Clest'm Osfler B. Trensutar Sherift Jus Hote Jim Paulos Td Girowd Ffire

President shown as flawed in market fears and prophecies

The piece mocks the president's market predictions and reassurances about a wheat price recovery and farm program. It notes dismissive press commentary, calling him a poor guesser and questioning his economic foresight while describing publicity efforts and classified ad classifications that follow.

Hoover Trer Tle

Negro Arrests and Stolen Soap Reported in City

Police document multiple thefts including 1000 bars of soap from Americas Nounded Woholeate company and losses reported by Pett of 6 dollars. Detec tives L Hrackée and T Randolph investigated while residents Rudena Cestro and Mrs. Lindlinger reported related incidents at addresses on Monterrey and Golind streets.

Woholeate Company West Marlin Street DU. L. Hrackée TI. Randolph Rudena Cestro Monterrey Airect

Woman Leaps From Snake Bites and Breaks Ankle

In Lawing Township Kan a woman named Mrs F L Coy heard a frightened neighbor scream on her porch and rushed to help. She spotted a small snake, screamed, and leaped from the porch breaking her ankle as she landed. The incident occurred near the Coy home and leaves her injured.

Lawmengh Kan FL J. Coy Coy

Nautilus to Fix Motor at Norway Port

Aretie Sub to Get Supplies for Tip to North Pole and expect to sail Tuesday.

Norway Aretie North Pole

Nautilus Returns to Port After Atlantic Repair Voyage

The Nautilus arrives at port, completing a voyage from England for machinery repairs after a breakdown on the Atlantic crossing. Crew prepare shipshape for further legs to the Norwegain coast and North, with supplies stowed at Bergen and engines examined.

Poisoned Bran Halts Grasshopper Invasion in Iowa

A grain poisoning method stopped a grasshopper invasion that damaged 1500 acres in western Iowa, reducing losses for farmers as bran bait was spread. Some insects were burned. destruction of corn persisted in parts of the counties, but early prevention is expected to curb further harm.

Lowa City Fawa Towa

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