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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1931

Page

15

City mandamus suit delayed for financial disclosure hearing

Fearing on the Citizens mandamus suit to compel Mayer am. Chambers and the commissioners to publish a statement of the city's financial condition was postponed to 2 p m Monday after a defense request. Judge Robertson denied undue delay while the City Attorney argued the action had been filed for months. The suit seeks repayment of funds and a full annual financial statement, plus details on a $787,000 transfer from special to general funds and other alleged improper expenditures.

Citprens Mayer AM. Chambers W. G Davis Hertenn C. M Dickeon Toa Citizens Jenin Hate Transvision Uei.ay Abe Robertson Dickson Pate Robertson Speaklereck Maror

Carthy Wins West Texas Tennis Championship

McCarty of Wickits Exile Tenistaphes defeated Pergusan of Mulland to claim the West Texas title. Doubles team Haliard and Lave from Abilenic and Squating beat Ys role and McChall at Wichita, with over a dozen players competing in the event.

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Pound Man Faces Shotgun Threat At City Court

In Crepor court, Wabja Deaton and others testified about a tense street incident involving a dog catcher Ti Vastor. A dog named Pup was implicated as the officers described movements and the manholed-pan danger while a canine plumber provided related details.

Elie Doe Talcine Crepor Court Wabja Deaton Senth Pluiber Ti Vastor Laper

Attack on local proprietor ends with gunfire

In Goliad Street area a would be assailant fired at Bitters while he slept. Officer Owens returned fire from outside the door, forcing the would-be attackers to flee. Motive remains unclear as detectives question nearby residents.

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Trio Fined After Bay Rum Episode

Three men were fined and jailed after a disturbance in Wravia park Monday. Patrolman W. Mischell arrested them on deaf enness charges following reports of drunken behavior and a knife-wielding threat. Witness Ander A. 1 Mat Ink described a mob of men in the park, shouting and causing a ruckus.

Fray Park Corporation Court W. Mischell Ander A. 1 Mat Ink Wravia Park Hartia William Maddern

Theft of Ukelele Reported to Police

A theft report claims a ukulele was taken from a residence. The incident occurred near a street intersection with several landmarks noted, and investigators seek details from potential witnesses to locate the missing instrument valued at a substantial amount.

Jealousy Blamed in Fight Resulting Fine

A convoluted report alleges jealousy sparked a fight leading to a $10 fine. The details mention a Barper in Barper, a sequence of events, and references to a person accused of manipulation and social entanglements. The text also notes a political repositioning and a worker misdeed involving a 20 day period.

Texas Highway Plan Outlined For Grand Valley Route

San Antonio official Martin delivered the municipal address on completing the highway project from San Antonio to Mineral Wells and toward the Rin Grande valley. He pledged state aid and urged support from local leaders and chambers as northern termini and route details were discussed with representatives from Jacksboro, Lampasas, and other towns.

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Market Turmoil Updates Across Global Stocks

A scrambled report outlines widespread stock activity with notes on European and American markets. It mentions declines in several sectors and shifts in utilities, rail, and banking shares amid mixed trading and speculation on forthcoming policy moves.

Unclear title from damaged sports page fragment

Fragmentary OCR text shows references to Sugar and Coffee, Kay At te age, Bees chee Seater, Tep teams, and a National League context. It mentions a Wednesday game, a park, and various player names in a jumbled list. The readable core items are sneakered sports references with no coherent event or outcome.

Amended Davin Pipeline Bill Clears House Vote

Legislation dubbed the Davin pipeline amendments moved forward in the House with a 112 to 30 concurrence margin. The bill awaits the governor's signature as immediate effect assumes.

Powerwar

Two Days Left for Action in Texas Legislature

Garbled plea and political stalemate mark the Texas session as Governor Stors S Blerling’s plan stalls. Proponents urge a special session while telegrams from East Texas and lawmakers press for a prorated bill and a conservation commission bill to replace the Woodward-Wagstaff package. The Senate votes linger on the fate of the administration program amid regional anxiety over a looming deadline.

Stors Blerling Tony Anu Senate Tate Timiez Woodward Ayr Streling Tie Gaul Clg Porter Ail A. RK Blanchard Tyler Eovernor Texas East Texas

Obituaries for Elisabeth Goensen and Rankes

Funeral services for Elisabeth Georsen 42 of 129 Centralia mircel will be at 4 that Wednesday at Mor A. Tn Wolff with burial in the Ol Tuitheran cemetery. She was a native of San Antonio and is survived by her mother Mrs V. Buechardt husband Richard Goersen three brothers and other relatives. Funeral services for Kerial Rankes were held at the Stivbe Undertaking Chapel at 4 p.m. Monday for a rattlesnake bite death. she was 4 years old, a native of San Antonio, living in Dayal Valley and survived by her father Billy Rankin mother and other relatives.

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Court Proceedings Involving Various Traffic Violations

A CORPARATION COURT session addresses multiple traffic violations. Names such as Be a Beane, Veronan, Kammane, and Clem ent appear among others with fines and penalties noted. The report lists numerous individuals and alleged offenses in a dense, fragmented OCR passage.

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Willacy County joins citrus boom for first time

Willacy County will enter the citrus market for the first time as thousands of trees come into bearing in commercial quantities. The area expects a new wave of citrus production, with local growers aiming to scale up and market demand rising.

Willacy County

Livestock auction market report with prices and lots

A long livestock sale listing details cattle calves yearlings and cows with prices for various grades and weights. Quotes include calves at 50 years and yearlings around 170 to 230 pounds, cows and bulls with weights and values, sheep and hogs with per head and per hundred weights, and cattle at auction in multiple lots and breeds. The report names buyers sellers and stock types in a dense market snapshot.

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Cotton Market Opens Low Amid Turbulent Trading

New Orleans and New York markets opened active with heavy selling and profit taking. Prices fluctuated narrowly in early trade as bears maintained control, with notable declines in futures and cash oats and a cautious tone across commodities.

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Two Workmen Die In Powder Plant Explosion

Two workers were killed and several injured in an explosion at a powder plant. Authorities said the incident occurred amid a larger industrial accident at the facility. Local responders rushed to the scene to manage the emergency and secure the area.

Irregular Poultry and Produce Prices Across Markets

Market reports list varied poultry and produce prices with multiple regions cited. Notable entries reference Chicago and New York figures, dairy and dairy product mentions, and general price fluctuations across weeks, with sporadic totals and line items for different goods.

Argentines Conquer American Poloists in Polo Match

Argentine team from Santa Panta defeats American quartet representing Rand Point in a spirited polo contest. Tommy Hitchcock led the Americans in the early periods, but the South Americans surged to victory in a high‑driving clash. Local details scarce due to OCR garble but the result and key players are noted.

Atte Juan Hernal Lappei Santa Panta Polo

El Paso Produce Prices Reported At Market

A garbled El Paso market listing shows varied prices for fruits vegetables and dairy. It notes pears cabbage cantaloupes grapes and tomatoes with per unit and per measure quotes, plus dairy and eggs, reflecting a bustling sales floor.

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