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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1931

Page

23

Town Leaders Debate Debts and Tariffs in Texas

A disputed meeting in a Texan city discusses municipal indebtedness and tariff influences on cotton. Mayor Lawdon, joined by Mrs Lawdon and daughter Dorothy, aims to influence state policy during a San Antonio visit. He asserts 38 900 in bonded debt and backs tariff relief to lift cotton prices by about 10 cents per pound, claiming 3 000 000 bales could be stabilized.

Arkanban Colion Atetes Athensay Hac’ Vey Per Lawdon Floresville Oboy Noth Lit Luceday Lawdow Lawhon Ayor Lawhbor Dorothy San Antonio Lawkon Tilnesday Alcernogg

Incomplete OCR Bridge and Power Plant Notes

Bridges on the Del Rio road are under construction with two spans nearly finished. A Central Power and Light plant is advancing toward completion as work continues on the highway and related infrastructure in Maverick County.

Ury del Rio Ataverink Gael

Military Highway Gap Closure Ordered in Cameron County

A pressing plan to close gaps on the old Military Highway in Cameron County prompts condemnation actions against property owners delaying right of way. Initial view started Wednesday as the state department readies contract work led by W. Brigge and Gen. Tachar to connect Fort Rioggali in the historical 1846 war context.

Banito Ang Cameron W. Brigge Barr Tachar Els Bort Rioggali

Marines to trim force as enlistments rise

The Marine Corps plans to reduce its strength from about 17,600 to stabilize manpower after an expected boost in recruiting. Maj. Gen. Ben H. Foster indicated total enlistments would reach 17,600, with recruiting stepping up again by December 1 to keep the force adequate.

WA Shinchun U. A Firat

Two Die in Dallas Area Air Crash

Dallas residents mourn as two men die in a small plane crash twenty miles north of the city. Crandell 24 from Greenwich and George James of New York City perished when the aircraft struck and caught fire shortly after takeoff.

Dallas Aug Crandell Greenwich George James New York City Crean

Mrs Gilbert Thiele Wed Event Sees Telete Clifton Bride

Mrs Gilbert Thiele, 26, is reported as married in a brief society notice. The item notes the wedding occurred on a Wednesday with Telete as a key name and location unspecified.

Srouly Gilbert

Guadalupe Wor Woman Profits From Hen Events

In New Berlin community poultry demonstrator Zoeich earned and reported profits from hens and related poultry activities. Records show receipts totaling 7041.51 with expenses 204.06 leaving a 331.06 net profit.

Guadalupe Staguln Pager Zoeich New Berlin Folul Ori Pherixht

Savage acts amid New Guinea gold hunt and murder

In Dorey New Guinea on Aug 6 a surviving German officer, said to have fled into the island’s mountains after Austrian troops arrived, reportedly amassed a gang of Kanaka and native Cooka Conka people to mine gold near Surprise Creek. When tensions rose, the Cannibal Cooka-Conkas killed him and then slaughtered nine of the 12 Kanaka auxiliaries, with three escaping to carry word of Banin’s death and the alleged mutiny that followed.

Dorey New Guinea Fricaum Brreforte Surprise Creek Conka-Cookne Clable Treacherona West Gen Baure Banin

Oklahoma City Manager Elected in Six to Two Vote

In Oklahoma City the manager selection concluded with a six to two vote. The report notes the elected candidate A. R. Task, after passing the council via a narrow margin, while mentioning the recent death of John I. McCrightland in an abbreviated, garbled line.

Oklahoma City Oseaborta Outy Okla Alls A. R. Task Mate Highi Ah Ely Mane Age Oklahama City John I. Me.Cictland

Local Clubs Host Meetings And Socials In City

The Local Cotiail of Catholic Women hosts a morning bridge party August 1 at Unen. Mrs. E. P. Strain is general chairman with reservations via Casa Region. Psi Delta Chi sorority holds a meeting Wednesday evening at the Guoter hotel. Magnolia Dunes club recently met at Mrs. M. Hale's Grapeland Ave. Attendees included Mrs. H. H. Chapple and others. prizes awarded to Mrs. M. Hale’s party. The Primrose club entertained June 24 at Blankal Lan restaurant, pink and white decor, officers elected, next meeting planned with Mrs. Daley Moravits on Canter Street. The first executive meeting of the year for the Harrietale Junior-Senior High School PTA was held at 8 pm at 107 Kendalia Ave, Mrs. George Larazun presiding. A used car ad promotes a guaranteed, low-cost purchase.

Cotiail Unen Mrz. E Magnolie Dunes Clini M. Hale Grapelangd Avenue M.S. Alley Gale Jawas Tne Arnold Mra G. Hernan Hales Wasiat Nghose H. H. Chapple Alley Way D. Kupkeedall D. T. Markley J. Arnold Treming Tecan D.T. Markley Grapeland Avenue Che Primrose Blankallan Mesdamea Florence Hikes Lele Saner Mae J C Johnston Alark King Ton Schafer Del Neilie Rosecrans Virginia Butler Elva Moravita Mrsdames Margaret Lamon Therena Min+azzi Harianiale Juelor-Scoior High School Parent/Teacher — association Pesident Mre George Larazun Kendalia Avenue P. F. Dickison Alec Pres- Pinna Coe Patum

Gov Murray loses father in Oklahoma incident

Otla Aug 6 A D W Murray father of Governor W T Murray died after brief illness from influenza He celebrated his ninety fourth birthday last November 4 by voting for his son's election and later administered an oath of office before his illness ended his life

Otla INS A. D. W. Murray W. T. Murray Oklahoma Offier

MacDonalds Visit to Stimsons Aide at Scottish Estate

Secretary Henry L. Stimson and Mrs. Stimson host Prime Minister MacDonald and his daughter Isabel at a Scottish country retreat for a holiday visit. The pair traveled by car over 700 miles from Lassie to the Stimsons' hillside estate for the gathering.

Rogarl Sitherlandshire Scotland Init Henry L. Stimson Stimson Macdonald Tsabel Sichitish Hizhlasi

Woman Charged in Mate's Slaying In Louria

William Bailey, 12, admitted he shot and killed his father, but Mrs Bailey was charged with murder of her husband. Warrant sworn by Charles Bailey, brother of the slain physician. Lawrence County officers did not disclose evidence leading to the warrant.

Mate Louria William Bailey Oscar BE. Halley Estep Sant Wee Bailey Charles Bailey Lawrence County

Negroes Freed in Killing Four Held in Birmingham

In Birmingham on August 6 three of four Black suspects arrested yesterday in the killing of three socially prominent Birmingham girls were released at night. Three more Black men were detained for questioning as officers searched a bank with a list of names found near the scene.

Birmingham Ate Ima Enel

Gomal County Fair Plans Four Day Schedule

Arrangements for the Gomal County Fair set for September 24 to 27 are complete per Edwin Staats secretary. Highlights include a first day horse show, a football game featuring local teams, a New Braunfels Music Study Club event, harness racing, and the crowning of the Fair Queen under American Legion auspices with auxiliary and drum corps involvement. A carnival and Queen’s ball are planned with activities by local veterans groups.

New Brauneeds Texas Coimal County Edwin Staats New Uranpiele Unicorpm American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Broxram

Big Cheese Firm Seeks A Agent Inbound Prospect

A. Bosma, export manager of the Pheeche Co-Operative Zuivel Export in Holland, tours U.S. cities seeking branch agents for cheese exports. He visits prime markets and meets chamber of commerce leaders to secure distribution for his firm. In Washington, a separate note reports a historic book auction where a land grant document bearing Jefferson Madison signatures may be reclaimed by the seller.

J. Bosma Pheeche Zuivel Export Vercemming Tanusardon Holland Iain San Antonio Hosma Washington, D.C W—N Walleck Doliac Thomas Jefferson Tames Madison Oho Larkin Smith

Negro's Trial in Slaying of Kempf Gets Under Way

The trial of Ernest Johnson, a Black man charged with fatally assaulting Frank M. Kempf, opens this afternoon after jury selection. Louis Kempf, father of the murdered man, is slated to testify first, with the case following a prior related conviction and sentencing of John J. Green for his role in the crime.

Negro Kempf Negro Venth Vettie Medlin

Oregon milk strike ends in Portland

Portland dairy action ends after Wistribotera rep A M Work accepts terms from Will Henry of the Dairy Co operativa. Distributors will pay dairymen 2171 2 cents per hundredweight for milk, down from 51 0 to 122 hundred. Strike began Friday as milk racks halted and thousands of gallons dumped.

Portland Orr A. M. Work Wistribotera Will Henry Mairy Cooperativa Association

Border Gambling Parley Slated Near Mexican Border

Imminent talks on gambling policy along the Mexican border are expected later this week. Attendees include Plutarco Calles Jr. and other Mexican officials, while U S and regional governors coordinate on the issue amid a political backdrop.

Plutares Calles Jr Juan Andrew Alemezan Amd Publia Works

Decrease in cotton crop across major states noted

New Orleans reports Secretary Henry St Hester of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange notes a large drop in the American commercial cotton crop totaling about 18,508,155 bales. The decline is concentrated in the Gulf states with Texas and Mississippi showing sharp decreases while Atlantic states show mixed results.

New Orleans Henry St Hester New Orleans Cotton Exchange Pathe Érican Jester Texas Weer Mixissippi Arkansas Louisiana Tenchesser Missouri California Arizona New Virginia Kentucky

Prohibition Violations Lead to Bonded Arraignments

In a Dry Law case cluster before U S authorities Wilkwan Smith Lily Moreno and Manuel Soper faced bonds up to 600 dollars on charges of possession and sale of liquor. A fourth suspect Emilia Tova posted 500 dollars on counts of manufacturing and possessing liquor related items.

United Later Cudenmiexinter Wilkwan Smith Thursany Lily Moreno Yiler Sifbond Manuel Soper Jmir Hee Emilia Tova Ita

Sterling Oil Tax Bill Kept Alive in Legislature

Sterling's proposed tax on oil products advanced as the house voted to print the bill providing for the tax to multiply. The vote totaled 7A to 44, with unclear details due to OCR garble. The report notes ongoing support but unclear final passage prospects.

Austen Aug Baers Sterling

Motorist Charged in Boy's Injury

A motorist named Daniel Ywres is charged with aggravated assault in a collision four months ago that injured Gabriel Villanueva, age three. The complaint was filed in County Court by George Huntress Jr and Gus Browz. Investigators report the accident occurred near 525 Nort Sav Street and Morales Street. Villanueva remains hospitalized with a broken leg as deputies file the report.

Daniel Ywres Neae Myiile George VW Huntress Jr Gus Browz Rompinint Slieges Ileet Fiores Grariel Villanueva Staix Robert B. Green Logey Grorge Mapgald Sig Flores

Sons of Italy pledges anti gang policy for Washington monument

A resolution presented to President Hoover by a national Italian American group pledges a relentless cue against lawlessness and gang warfare. The organization, with about 1000 lodges, aims to raise funds for a monument to George Washington in Rome and to cooperate in national efforts for the Washington bi-centennial celebration.

Mare Washington

C. of G. Fights Bill for Diversification

STAMFORD Texas August 1 The West Texas chamber of commerce began an intensive campaign against a bill before the legislature that would make crop diversification compulsory Manatee D. Bandeon mailed a report to V5 Directors in November town to launch a statewide drive against the proposed cabinet measure.

Stamford Texas West Texas Chamber of Commerce Manatee D. Bandeon Stege

Damage Mounts in Northwest Fires

Northwest wildfires devastate extensive areas near Spokane with hundreds of blazes reported. Foresters estimate damage rising as crews and federal experts mobilize, involving thousands in firefighting efforts across the region.

Spokane Wash Onea Basel Sara Ath Ageete Fedoral Covent Service

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