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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1931
Page
28
District court filings reveal a renewed mandamus action to compel Mayor M Chambers to publish a yearly financial statement and to examine the mayor’s expenses. Attorney Dickson seeks an injunction to stop city expenditures and to recover funds alleged as unlawfully spent, with further suits anticipated.
A report outlines proposed federal hatchery sites in West Texas along the Conchn river valley. Officials including Lewis Hadcliffe and J. Culler gon Deal discuss inspections and plans for hatcheries near San Marcos and San Angelo, with notes on existing facilities and dates.
A Pearsall man remained on bond after an alleged shooting incident involving Tas Wolfe, 26, reported from the Innisness Amthlet area. The case continues as authorities pursue charges amid ongoing proceedings.
A derelict OCR fragment reports on a new group called the I K K or Ku Klux Klan related entity led by William Tuseph Simmana, aiming for 20,009 Texas members. It mentions San Angelo involvement and city notices, with unclear context and several garbled phrases about charity and cards.
Washington Aug 11 The agriculture department prepared to refine its tally of 15,584,000 bales for the United States cotton crop, a figure once too high according to trade estimates. Forecasters noted conditions could alter the final yield, with August 1 projections serving as the season's first estimate based on weather moisture and plant health.
Ran Angelo Texas August 13 Largest sheep deal in the area closed when J Clegg delivered 15,000 stock sheep to Wayne and Randolph Chandler. The sale was arranged through the Mami Commission company. The remaining details were not announced. The herd will graze on 18,000 acres north of San Angelo under lease to Cleze. The stock are high grade Taribonillets.
After a trial a trio of women faced liquor law charges amid a U.S. court hearing. Bonds ranged up to 1040 for Wells, with others set at 1000 or 750. Whren pleaded not guilty to all counts as the case moved forward in the district court.
Part of Highway No 71 between Austin and Bastrop undergoing oiling as one of Texas first hard surfaced routes. Projects BASINOD Feans Aus Mm-Wark and supervision by Pariment advance the road toward improving westbound travel. The work aims to convert this segment into a durable, all-weather highway standard for long-distance travel.
In Seventy third District Court, a suit over a 51,100,000 bond refunding issue was heard after a delay. Lawyers for the plain tiff sought a hearing as lawmakers debated the case. Judge Perry S. Toberson granted a motion for a hearing and an injunction to stall further action. The suit alleges funds were not set aside for refunding bonds nor used to meet current obligations, citing 300,000 in back taxes paid in three months and urging the court to restrict the bond proceeds to debt service only.
Lieutenant Moon, a veteran bombardment aviation instructor at Kelly Field from 1923 to 1928, returns to Kelly for another tour of duty at the Advanced Flying reboot. He previously served at Rockwell Field and Langley, undertaking a tactical school course as part of Air Corps training.
Mrs R H L Tiawen chaired a post bridge event at East Lawson Street with prizes awarded to Sesdames W B Schillee W TE Lamapetch and WW He Duker. Numerous club officers and members from Circle No 3 Gract Lutheran Woman's Society, the River ing of the Visidine Alumnae, and Sigma Delta Pi sorority planned meetings, picnics, and programs at venues including Gunter Hide, Koehler Park, and Tad Les das, highlighting active community engagement across multiple organizations.
New York reports that Tranette M. Lewis, once linked to a $100 million offer to save Labrador from auction, is identified as a Greenwich village kitchen director. She ran a Seventh Avenue restaurant kitchen run by her sister. Friends say she had been planning trials and speaking in millions, surprising none.
Verna Mae is praised as secretarys and officers plan for Wise retention as the L0OP group discusses modernization. Comments stress pursuing education and opportunities for young people amid changing social norms. A recreation and group activity focus is noted with talk of dances, tennis, and social participation.
In wartime style health update from the institute reports progress in the fight against infantile paralysis. Scientists isolate viruses and test filtration to block spread while researching vaccines and serums. Experts note most cases in winter and highlight immune development and new therapies aimed at reducing paralysis effects.
Defense attorneys announced Dasid Te. Clark former deputy district attorney will testify in California capital murder case involving Berbere Spencer former newspaperman. Clark who surrendered after a shooting in Copentan Tolls wood office last May has given no statement to authorities. Prosecutors allege Spencer was killed to silence a witness. Crawford declares Clark connected to the crime but has not identified him.
Report shows 83 additional infantile paralysis cases, totaling 147 new cases in NRW. War and fights cited as context. data focus remains on public health figures and regional impact.
Fragmented OCR text reports accusations against two Black youths implicated in a shooting in a city area. The piece references events, names, and settings in a nonstandard form, with limited readable context and dangerous, unclear details.
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