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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1931

Page

3

New Peddler License Law Interpreted With August Effect

Arthur V. Wright presents an interpretation of the new peddlers license law to farmers and local peddlers. Tax amounts vary by county population from 17 000 to 60 000 and up, with rates from 2 50 to 35 and 20 for different transport modes. The law applies to itinerant traders with wares for sale, and penalties cap at 100 dollars or more for violations. Wright notes exemptions and delivery conditions, including exemptions for certain dealers selling own farm products.

Arthur V. Wright Allories Peidjera le Enid San Antonio Risintian Wright

Birds of Today Common on Ancient Era Pits Show

In Berkeley California a million year old bird study on the Santa Barbara area notes turkeys as the most abundant species in the era. Professor Lay Miller of UC Los Angeles cites evolution hints while listing many birds including quail hawks owls eagles and ravens in the fossil record.

Nerkeley Calit Nioard Carpinteria Santa Barbara Laye Miller University of California At Las Angelen

Coast Guard Sinks Ship In Air Attack Failures

Outpost Comfort Virginia August report details coast guard action against an unidentified ship. Mount Shasta and cutters Maxcey and Carevahasers engaged with 100 one pound shells and two air attacks. All attacks missed or failed, leaving the vessel largely undamaged and the Mount Shasta stationary off Virginia. Weather and operational delays hindered completion of the mission.

Post Comfort INA Coast Guard Eleamer Mount Shasta Fred Maxcey Tin Carevahasers Kent Army Miers Aires Fes Ney Samba Sid Sike

Ships Christened by Mrs Hoover In Va May

Mrs. Hoover christened two United Fruit steamers in May at Norfolk Virginia, the Talmanen and Xogovin, first of six new ships for the Central American fruit service. The ceremony featured the wife of the president as sponsor, with naval and company officials observing the launch.

Herbert Moover United Fruit Company Central American Fruit Service Thampagur Taaver

German Atlantic Plier in Greenland

A garbled report mentions a German aircraft or planner in Greenland near Aug. and an exchange with Copenhagen. It references Captain Wateeg von WAN and operations over the Arctic route leaving Kraresby Sound toward Greenland.

Greenland Wateeg von Wan Rman Winking Trond innne-Atlantic Arctic Rofte Kraresby Sound Grreninni Tvlas Gaeithaah Greanland Necardi Urlerich A Ont Copenhagen

Open Forum Letter on Tax Receipts and Local Police Conduct

A reader from San Antonio bids the Wille Museum display tax receipts dated 1920 and 1930, signed by Andrea Coy and Fenric Bush, noting a minor discrepancy and offering no further claims. The writer condemns deputy constables and reserve officers for alleged illegal arrests at the county race track, defending law enforcement and urging support for those who served.

City of San Antonio Wille Museum Andrea Coy Vail Fenric Bushue Dinens Renstables

Dallas Fire Department Faces Oct 1 Discharges

DALLAS Aug 15 City Manager John N Tily plans to discharge 16 of the 292 Dallas firemen on October 1 as the new fiscal year opens. Tily presented his budget address to the city council after meeting with assistant chiefs and captains to discuss fire department leadership and efforts to cut fire losses amid political tensions.

Dattag Teromimentafio Dallas Fire Department John N. Tily Tily Ilyial Parke Edy Ingal Tol Gambrell Dallas Iticiana Briley Taft Winborn Winknrit Flint Mich

Narcotic Officers Coordinate On New Antinarcotics Law

Narcotic Officer J P Boatright met with Chief Owen Kilday to discuss enforcement of the new anti marijuana law in Texas. Federal officials have urged joint action with city officers as the act takes effect, making cultivation and possession of narcotics illegal. The conference marks the first coordinated push against marijuana under the new statute.

J. P. Boatright Owen Kilday Nascolicy Texaa

Condemned Killer Gains 20 Pounds

Ossining dispatch reports Warden Hayes noting that inmate Crowley, a condemned killer, has gained 20 pounds in fourteen weeks while under restraint. The crude text hints at racial tensions and a public reaction to the case.

Ossining Auother Reneon Wrisen Warden Hayes Cn Crowley

Boy Scout Truck Wreck Claims One Life

A truck carrying Boy Scouts and their scoutmaster collided with another vehicle, killing one rider and injuring several others. The group, en route from a priming party, included James Pieman or similar, as authorities investigate the highway crash.

Cannon Case Reopens August 27 in Washington Inquiry

In Washington the inquiry into the 1921 anti-Smith campaign resumes on August 27. Chairman Syn of the Senate farming committee announced the reopening date as part of ongoing investigations into campaign conduct and political influence.

Warhingt Nf Tishon Dames anli-Smith Syn Senate Farmingan Tunis Annouinred

Negroes Will Give Annual Minstrel Show Tuesday Evening

The Negro Recreation Department presents its annual minstrel at Bildv'elock Negro Library Auditorium on August 18 under the direction of J. W. Hemmings and Zorite Stepleau. The program supports the work of the recreation division. A section of the proceeds will be reserved for white patrons. Classified ads offer items for home, yard, or office.

Minster of the Negro Ells Recreation Department Bild V'Elock Negro Library Nori Hack Herrs and Contec Winder J. W. Hemmings Zorite Stepleau Che Wrgrs Recreni Boe

Child Burns from Stove Explosion in Local Home

Norman Cade, a boy from Nogalitos Street, sustained burns on the hands when a stove exploded at home. In a separate incident, a man named Wilifer at Ham Hon hotel fell on North Street, breaking his arm and was taken to Robert J. Green Hospital after a car collision near Sawih Sants Masa Avenue.

Norman Cade Tyearou Nogalitos Wielfer Ham- Hon North Street Robert J. Green Garein Sawih Sants

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