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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1931

Page

14

Oklahoma Texas oil shutdown sparks political clash

Governor Sterling seeks support to curb East Texas oil flow amid price threats as Oklahoma and Kansas officials discuss sustained shutdowns. Independent operators press for relief while mobilization and protests rise, with Tyler mass meeting planned and federal figures approached for legislative action.

Austin Wexas Anil Kennene Wilava Murray Oklahoma Tennyi Wa Sterling Oklahora Sterlinz Charles West Macrax Texas Kansas Nll Public Service Commission Hansas Murray East Texas Fort Worth Fhesn Lexux Induster Tyler Elate Tora Pollard Fleek Committee Cavernot Sterling West Texas Chamber of Com

Jewish Soldiers Get Holidays for Holy Days

The War Department authorizes furloughs for Jewish soldiers to observe major holidays. Specific dates include Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with designated observance periods. The policy aims to accommodate religious practices while serving, affecting those in the Allied troops and related units.

Compromise One Sought Amid Labor Produces Shutdown

Vast Texas aid men booked today to a complete shutdown of producers or to formation of a cooperative seller group as their aim for from over-production. The mass meeting called for Friday will decide the next steps after sessions in Tyler Texas.

Tyler Texas Ave

Changes Mind On Bridal Eve In Fort Worth Era

Fragmented OCR text reports a torn tale of Miss Virginia Hord of Oakland canceling a wedding to Lt Merkle minutes before a ceremony in Virginia. The piece mentions a honeymoon plan and a later marriage in another church, with scattered references to Major Dones, a Williamsburgh graduate, and oil industry ties.

San Francisco Virginia Oakland Fortress Morece Joaquin Milierena Merkle Ffat Thomas Howiver Laeutenant Merkle Ehe Major Dones Tree Tienes All Bruton Williamsburg

Couple Found Shot To Death In Domestic Tragedy

Police investigate a double homicide after a couple was found shot to death at a residence. Detectives, led by Acting Policy Captain Clift Ram chissel and Homer Allen, recovered letters and documents indicating recent divorce actions and a troubled marriage, with a childless home and appeals from relatives.

Couble Clift Ramchissel Homer Allen Urge Long G. C. Rotinson Tyetice Deere W. Sing Peuheek Chile Miia de la Santor Tejuen Mourlay Niche Tn Sonre

Texas Industrial Journal Appears in New Publication

The Texas Industrial Journal, a San Antonio magazine formerly Koow n 39 Southwestern Resources, debuts this week as a 40 page publication devoted to industry. Milton Bereceft is editor and Fred M. Verndon handles advertising. classifications 41 to 49 cover light industry.

Fergs Industrial Resnorens San Antonio Koow Southwestern Resources Staris Fedhler Milton Bereceft Fred M. Verndon Manazer

Lobbyists Push An Act On Bond Group Power in Austin

A heated lobbying push in the Texas capital centers on a bond group measure as lawmakers grapple with a proposed bill said to affect cities. Governor’s hearing promised. San Antonio and Dallas figures weigh impact while rival reps threaten to speak against the proposal.

Burges Legos Teast Senate W. A. Willison Willie Thurges Williamson Graves Town Kenney Kalle Delegntion San Antonini Fork Worth Tas Moston San Antonio Maury Maverick Tesac Canoty Tan Dwyer Steven F. Austin Tieyar Maverick Maverick Marrily Farthy Jeni Elas

Shortest Name Claims Stir In San Antonin Ledger

A 1923 San Antonin battle report notes a seaman known as Anton A claiming the shortest name, while a Cantonese student from Baltimore is cited as possibly the world’s shortest name. The item playfully questions who can produce a shorter name and hints at the oddity circulating in local papers.

San Antonin Light Unl Anton A Ewelocgt Seaman FY Ae Linzhaw China Simon Juhng Hopks Medial School Baltimore Amt High

Negro Confesses Slaying Aged Man In County

James Williams, a 2x-born Black man, confesses to killing 77 year old West in a city burglary. Officers report the crime occurred after the suspect faced financial distress and involved the act in a county area. Local firms linked to light financial help are noted in ads.

Negro Mock Wall Anz James Williams Horewall Stunt County West Hasee City Burelaii Lune Nearea Cansule I Light Mowlay

Arctic Submarine Expedition Voice of Exploration

The message from a submarine crew reports emergency rations sufficient for weeks as they plot a course from Troms toward Spitzbergen refueling points. They anticipate fair seas, acknowledge delays of six weeks, and express resolve to push Arctic exploration despite possible mechanical risks.

Tromsov Spitzbergen Berry Jirliner Vauren Nansen Ile Arctic Syinsec

Prominent Mexican Shot in Texas Clash

A prominent Mexican figure, described in Mexico City dispatches, was shot in the right side during a fight in El Paso Texas. The wounded man, linked to a rival leader, was attacked near the steps of a hotel as reports circulated today.

el Pago Texas Weeiar Marin Escobar Revel Mexico City Stepa

Laval and Briand to Visit Germany Next September

A report notes plans for French Premier Laval and Foreign Minister Briand to visit Germany in September following the League of Nations fall meeting. The foreign office announced the itinerary and stated the talks will address postwar reconstruction and international cooperation.

Laval Briand Germany Tanis Neadan Gorlin Neon Theenes League of Nations Emunolling Foreign Office Annoument

Jilted Lover Weapon Tragedy Near Clavardale

A note from a jilted lover prompted a fatal incident in the wooded area near Clavardale. Elizabeth Valek body discovered after being struck by a vehicle, with authorities noting a related claim of jealousy and the involvement of a nearby 2 month prior incident.

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