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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1931

Page

3

Pool May Try a Case Against Chambers

District Judge J. O. Tool of Wortsfirth District Court granted a writ of mandamus to compel Mayor G. M. Chanbrra to publish financial statements of city departments. Hearing tentatively set for August 24. if Judge Pool cannot attend, he may seek Twilge J. L Moore of Austin or Judge Lee Wallace of Karricke to preside. Case filed by Charles Dickson, vice chairman of the Citizens League, and A. T. Weak Jey, chairman, alleging Mayor Chanbrra failed to comply with a city charter provision. Delays granted, refiled in Fort Worth court. Judge Tayloe to preside if vacation trips interfere.

J. 0. Tool Vile Loriz Miylge G. Waytos Wortsfirth Net This Place Ocugnas Fudge Wayloe San Antonio Twilge J. 1 Moore Austin Mudge M.C. Jeffrey Taickhart Lee Wallace Karricke Barty If Charles Dickson Cit- Tete Lenge Jey Leagie Atfenso al City Alepartmente Coort Dickson Perry B. Roherison Tayloe San

Ten Treated for Injuries in San Antonio Hospital Notice

San Antonians received medical care Friday and Saturday for nail wounds and minor injuries. Names include Nubla Garcia five, of 124 ET Vase mire, A J Woker of 715 West Clie cert, Mrs. Dulin Heath of Zi Carrall street, and many others. A scissors incident and a dropped sharp object caused cuts and holes to feet and hands. Local residents were treated at Roberte Green hospital for minor wounds and related accidents.

San Antonians Green Hospital Nail Nubla Garcia A. J. Woker West ‘Cliecert Dulin Heath Zi Carrall Street Aul Wobsow North Lichter Street Joe Dodge Sou Joula Meggir Faredy Steeot Fe Alver Minerva Villarralch Steisene Ateret Porch Eve Leno Davila Celia Ganzaie Travis Street Aral

Halff Memorial Fund Supports Negro Orphanage Effort

The Halff Memorial Fund donates to a Negro orphanage in San Antonio, with the total pledge conditioned on raising $20,000. If the target is not met, the grant is adjusted proportionally. The effort has drawn regional support from several donors and churches.

San Antonjana

Bicycle Pair Journey to Meet in Texas Plains

A fragmented report details a 60 mile tandem run toward an event in Temple Texas. It mentions participants named We Hen HS and WL Smneadioy among about 40 attendees at a Frans American zion gathering. The text notes 12 days on the road and an attempted rival with a vehicle, plus a near miss with a James Inn truck near Kent.

Ty Paso Temple Tea

Man Breaks Leg Falling From Car at Monwel Tower

A man was hospitalized Saturday after a fall from a car at Monwel Tower. He sustained a leg injury and was admitted to Robert 1 ven hospital with a lira, i deg, details unclear due to unreadable text.

Car Monwel Tower Pirred Robert 1Ven Lilo Hi Gant

Radio Programs and Host Commentary Draw Listeners

A dramatic radio schedule and editor J. H. McLean critique discuss Col Robertbody and foods, with notices of network timing on CBSABC at 8 o clock weekdays. The column outlines narrator roles, diction concerns, and a plan to present operatic and theatrical pieces from Covent Garden via the Columbia network while naming performers, orchestras, and station lineups.

Hank Simmons Ahowhanl Columbia Brentintini Covent Garden London Jaz Sheridan Knowles Michard Sheridangy Hank Pinans Jenne Plaseil Bey Virginian Moby

Pearsall District Court to Convene With Judge Murray

Pearsall District Court will convene with Judge War O Murray of Floresville presiding. An effort to clear the docket of old civil and criminal cases is planned along with several new fees scheduled.

Cranbatdd Angus War O. Murray Floresville Couel

Coast Guard Sinks Oil Vessel in Naval Engagement

Amid heavy action near Cape Hour, Coast Guard forces and Army ships attacked an oil craft, scoring two direct hits. The vessel, Mount Shasta bound for an allied port, sank after sustained bombardment while naval aviation supported the effort from Lansley Field. Messy damage details and rival forces noted as planes and torpedo craft pressed the attack.

Aldhe Coast Guard Lansley Field Sestee Cremba Agenu Stella Cape Hour Vhes Tanler Turley Pavat Plate Helyy Army Boy Kirthind Ley Field Ory Wulee Henry A. Darena Harsedon

Delayed Bond Hearing In Seventy-Third District Court

Proceedings delayed as attorneys seek abatement in a case involving restraining order requests against Chea1 Antonio. Judge Quin, assistant Alin Ruppart of By Wind Friday, and Ralph Thanyson represent the plaintiff with Dickson contending the petition was filed prematurely and improperly. The judge will rule on abatement and the bond's validity pending next session.

Antonio Honda Quin Alin Ruppart By Wind Wickson Ralph Thanyson McCount Boerne Roberson Rod Tal Dickson Nickson Dicken Lim Cork Lynn Toodin Allornes

Barthelmees Sues Two Broker Firms

Richard Barthelmees filed suit in Superior Court alleging he entrusted stocks and bonds worth the amount sought with two brokerage firms to secure investments for Missouri and Kansas Pipeline and for other purposes with Cavalier and Whewener named in the complaint.

Ang. Tod Richard Barthelmees Rorern Nctas Nominet Waa Superior Attor Amy Bonds Cavalier Nok Missouri Kansas Anilhar

Yugoslavia Nation Marks Tenth Anniversary Observance

Belgrade inostasia Ang notes the tenth anniversary of King Alexander in exile and the potential fusion of royal authority as Yugoslavia prepares for a ceremonial milestone. Captain Ely of New York dies of a heart attack aboard after wartime service aboard the transport Harvard, authorities report.

Jugoslavia Belgrade Ingostasia Ang Alexanter Tugoslavia Raya Ely New York Prayers U. Hs Harvard

Three Victims of Unsolved Overnight Attack Wave

Police report an overnight spree left three men injured in Salinas. Atherks, Angelo Strort, and Alejo Garza were all shot or stabbed near their homes or while walking in South area shronr during the 24 block. Howard Cantu, Adkins, Texan, and others described a prowling assailant. victims required hospital treatment and details remain unclear.

Atherks thehabert_B. Green hospital Tee Lavent Salinas South Area Tuan Treving Angelo Strort Alejo Garza Hasty Crockett Street Wennils Howard Cantu Adkins Wevnila Hune Neceo Sasth Walters Street

Man Charged in Shooting on Bond.

A garbled report from Zapata county lists M G Manke, a private operator, as the target of a Wednesday shooting. The document mentions a bond and a sheriff, with unclear details about the incident and location, but notes a claim of intent to arrest or charge related to the case.

Taredo, Wesas Aig O— Verdogieca Cycline Murter M. G

Pocketbook Taken Victim Gives Chase

A man pursued a thief who grabbed a pocketbook containing $45 after leaving a South San Antonio restaurant. The incident occurred near a brick building on Both Tareda Street, with the victim chasing the suspect for several blocks before losing sight of him.

San Antonio Tareda Etreet Nei Patiee

Pioneers Will Dangle at Park

garbled report notes a Pioneer event at a park with references to officers and a meeting. mentions Mr Albert Mayer and a president at a chapter, with scattered names and unclear actions. the memory suggests a ceremonial gathering or social function with limited readable details.

Agraninal Sioweky Uy Arancialinn Batnelay At Orbler Packs Blayley Od Miler Albert Mayer Folk Dhr Murrelirs Aublressis

Englehard Attacks Westbrook Charge At Kelton

In Kelton Texas Ane, Englehard denounced Westbrook and attacked former heads of the cooperative association. He spoke during a meeting addressing local farmers and business leaders about threats to the cooperative and failed offerings.

Englehard Westbrook Kelton Texas Flire Kite Knelhard Weathronk Angelhant

Solon Gun Wound Grips State Senator in Absent Politicking

New York Aus- lan State Senator Rex W. Yates of Tatereun Ned remains in critical condition after an abdominal gun wound during a political clash over impeachment of Miss Ruth dasne N. Police say the attack followed a heated argument at his apartment. Miss Jayne was later taken into custody. authorities say she did not admit cheating though Yates denied moving to a cheaper apartment.

New York Aus Lan Rex W. Yates Tatereun Ned Ming x Ruth Dasne Mise Jayne la Hellneun Hospital Alistring Jayne Yates Pehe Tan Cheaver

O'Neil Adopted as Chief by Idaho Tribe

Ralph T. O'Neil national commander of the Amdriann Tegion was adopted into a New Voree Indiana tribe during a yearly remembrance event by the Idaho department of Ieejoy. He became the tribe's only white chief, described in local slang as Chief Ris Shot, during the August ceremony with tribal leaders expressing approval.

Ifaho Ralph T. O'Neil Voree Indiana

Gross Plains Tomato Sale Sparks Local Market Opening

Gross Plains Tex Aug 15 reports a market opening with tomato sales at a stand near the arena. The item mentions multiple local names and a highway project tied to the event, noting prior operation and possible claim of expansion by state authorities.

Gross Plains Pats Tex Cray Ab

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