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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1931

Page

2

Gunmen attack in Brooklyn leaves three dead three wounded

Amid a chaotic shootout in Williamsburg Brooklyn five gunmen attacked a group, killing three men and wounding two others. Anthony Ferrari a parolee was killed. Angelo Curianni and Murray Tennardi were wounded. Police chase after payroll robbery graveses continue as federal agents join the investigation.

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One Killed and Hurt as Arabs Threaten Riot in Palestine

A riot threat in Palestine leads to casualties with one killed and others injured. Military authorities deploy to a troubled area as patrols tighten.

Palestine

Death Toll Grows In Grade Accidents

Washington dispatch reports rising deaths from grade crossing accidents involving the Interstate commerce commission overseeing highway railway safety. The toll climbs as casualties increase, with ongoing investigations and calls for stricter enforcement as traffic incidents rise across the nation.

Washington

Corsicana Jewel Store Burglarized for Watches and Cash

A Corsicana jewelry shop was burglarized, with watches, cash, and other valuables stolen. Police reported damaged display cases and entry via an exterior door. No suspects identified. investigation ongoing with clues from scene and security footage.

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Unclear historic note on contracts and figures

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Inslaine and BV Derigo, a survey for an association of veterans, and contracts exceeding 1000000 in early 1980. It lists various place names and firms and notes a slow trend amid storms and mood shifts. The passage is garbled with many misspellings and lacks coherent events.

Ardinile Bryan Derigo Corporation Cini Sulinimon Stairs Koyal Yankers Thiffaln Rachiceter Syracuar Washington Motta Toy Anil

Growth plans spark crackdown on street peddlers ordinance

The article reports a push by distributors to expand operations while authorities consider tightening enforcement. It notes leaders like Aid Moudae and a committee proposing changes to curb unlicensed sales, with penalties for noncompliance and efforts to limit transit of meat and labor products. Local officials reference exemptions for direct delivery by workers and discuss legal interpretations by the Haber administration.

Ants Aid Rome Efferk Cexaa Hukerk Reneral

Allred Asks Trial Record In Landmark Case

Allred requests the trial record as part of a high profile suit against state officials. The filing names Maury Maverick and others as defendants in an alleged discriminatory scheme targeting a transportation project. The complaint asserts injunctive relief and seeks damages for related losses.

Civic Bodies Move to Limit Canvassers and Campaign Access

Civic groups convene to curb canvassers as the chamber of commerce and merchant associations prepare proposals limiting outreach by vendors and political actors ahead of upcoming local elections. The measures aim to regulate door to door activity and financial influence in city processes.

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TEXAG AT GRIPS WITH COTTON PROBLEM IN GEORGIA FARMING

The Associated Press reports a tense standoff as Texas and other states face a cotton supply crisis. Governors urge a special legislative session to address farm distress and boost production amid rising demand. Farmers rally as meetings planned in Mounts, Mort, Waxahachie, Lorkhant, and nearby towns feature Cornelius MePinali as principal speaker and Judge M. O. Finners among organizers. Hundreds gather in Unston to press for action to prevent further crop losses.

Aly Ease Wesay Cote Fatmaers Eslat Artion Tre Kotte Tess Bree Austin Moga Gorsienny Waxahachie Lorkhant Cailed Ly M. OQ Finners Unston Bowie County

Group Plans Diphtheria Fight Campaign

A subcommittee on a diphtheria prevention drive holds final plans. The committee, led by Miss Delight Stone and Miss A. W. Woodlister, includes several members as it promotes immunization before the school term starts.

Beinz Fhonsernil Pomieren Mer Verhamtt Oller Hinetlerammittes Ares

Thieves Steal Watches Horse and Wagon in Thefts

Reported incidents describe thieves taking two watches and a horse with wagon in a store area. Names and details are garbled but reference to a warehouse heir and a watch on trial appear in the scattered OCR text. No clear dates or locations could be confirmed from the fragment.

Uelen Catling Roy Keith Joca Batel Cepoytat Ithonian Aaa University Inga Ath Rateh Kila Fame

Youth Confesses Burglary Series

A Wisconsin man confessed to a string of five recent house robberies after identification by Mrs. Frank G. Mabcat at 502 Greer Street. Police arrested him following her alert night sighting. He admitted to robbing the homes of Lieutenant Dare Voa rleebill and others in the area.

Wiscarnll Montag Fotlow Frank G. Mabcatt Greer Streeh Althott Lieut Anonie Minskie Irdinniee Qhatnhors Arily Erdivaner

Rural nonfarin population warns of farming decline

In a special rural notice, officials discuss a shift in agricultural demographics over the past decade. The announcement highlights a growing non-farming population in rural areas and its impact on local economies and communities.

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Dodd Commander Plans Ferry Flight for New Planes

An outline describes Maj Mronko D. Tuekland and colleagues departing Sa for Futfala to rendezvous with two OS sheeraition planes. The mission involves the Thomas Moree factory and Cher ferrying the shine in San Antonio for use by the Uelth Champ cation equation.

Dodd Mronko D. Tuekland Enn Anil Fient Starrie Safor Futfala Thomas Moree Cher San Antonio Uelth Champ Cation

Colonel Corbusier Appointed to New Post

Colonel Corbusier, Col PHI W Corbusier, wrestles with a six year on duty lapse and resignation amid a Tosag national Gianl and Dortland, Greton, for Andy With argini and neerves.

Corbusier Phi W. Corbusier Ravaley Ineteicter Gianl Haw Dortland Greton Andy Argini Neerves

Two Dodd Pilots Headed to Langley Field

Dodd pilots Stoc Tlowe IT Wika and lalen WE Teva Dodi travel to Langley Field Virginia for the annual air corps event. They will compete in machine gun and Hambing goat drills on May 4 amid heavy aviation exercises noted in the Hon 60 Light Class third Ads.

Dodd Langley Stoc Tlowe Wika Lalen Dodi Vangley Field Virginia Air Corps

Smallest International Span Bridges Thousand Islands

A tiny international bridge links the two isles of the Thousand Islands in the St. Lawrence River. The pictured crossing connects the smaller island to its neighbor, highlighting the region’s compact, historic engineering.

King Orders New Chaine In Lalor Government Crisis

A London dominated political crisis unfolds as King orders a new chain of events in the Lalor government after resignations and ministerial changes. Union leaders resist spending cuts, and a sharp, unsparing tone marks the debate. A Spanish schoolteacher rises to prominence amid turmoil.

Rabnral Reeves Ad Rence Tony Hwamie

Fear Is Felt for German Pair on Atlantic Flight

German airmen Awe 2)-ep Will Hady and Christan Johannsen left Saturday for Fivhon on a trans Atlantic flight the first lap of what may widen the war. Authorities report they faced bad weather and uncertain plans as they attempted the journey.

Atlantic Verdin Will Hady Christan Johannsen Theie Plana Eyeyees Leo Ever Ith Ant

Marriage Revealed By British Actor

Hollywood reports English stage actor Pal Kopters married to Barbara from Baltimore. The couple, longtime friends, announced the union and plan to tour New York for an upcoming theatrical engagement, with preparations underway.

Hollywood Cam M—Pal Kopters Barbara Baltiomre Monty Ugg Risersile Calit Codd Wehen Rhasaw Faltimore New York Whee Soiere

Utility Firms Begin Confident System Work

Officials report progress on essential utility system upgrades under new oversight. Mayor Chambers and city leaders welcomed the effort, citing planned extensions and safety improvements while noting temporary unemployment concerns and a call for continued funding.

Night Flying Continued By Realty Officials

Fragmentary OCR details indicate plans for continued night flying operations and training across multiple counties. The text references Monday through Wednesday sessions, takeoffs from a location resembling Wawa, and a schedule of field activities with unspecified personnel and dates.

Three Held After Store Safe Robbed

A safety-guarded report states three men were held after a store safe was robbed in Port Artic. Police say the incident involved a break-in and theft estimated at $127. The investigation continues with suspects in custody.

Port Artic Susqueia Jorky Dail Tolay Hy Loatis Bamantiye

Two Youths Held By Seguin Sheriff Adis Rolston

Two youths were detained by Seguin Sheriff Adis Rolston today as officers pursued a suspect in a white or light field issue. The arrest followed a report of a violent incident in the area with ongoing investigation and possible ties to a local gala event.

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Glare Faces Second Trial in Murder Case

A garbled report outlines that Glare is set for a second trial over a murder charge near Peyhert Spencer and Charles 11 Urantart. The jury deadlock and judge comments are noted, with scheduling hints and defense actions mentioned amid unclear names and locations.

LOS Peyhert Spencer Charles 11 Urantart Wind Inter Swern Editur Cary Chak Crawford Patty Patitions Hinss

Forest fires threaten towns near Ish Idaho

Forest fires near Ish, Idaho for nearly a week defied 500 fighters as they spread toward a cluster of mining towns. One town already wiped out leaving residents in peril while National Guard units prepared to reinforcePlacerville, amid exhausted civilians and urgent evacuation orders.

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