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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1931

Page

4

Mandamus Hearing Probes City Mayor Session Authority

Judge Pool heard arguments in a mandamus suit challenging Mayor Chambers over a vacation session. Assistant Quin questioned the court’s authority and said he would not compel a trial in a regular term. Dickson argued to force the mayor to appear, while Tarler’s ruling and emergency necessity were debated.

Eme Pool Jong Quin Telly Dickson Tesas Supreme Murias Allen Wbic Oden Dickenn Tarloe Yaondarmus

Police Guard as Fifty Defy Strike at General Falls

Police kept guard as about fifty strikers defied a walkout at the General Fabrics corporation in Centh ag Falls. The plant reopened after a ten day pause with roughly 200 workers present. Local police remained on duty to preserve order as earlier disturbances erupted but the strike remained nonconfrontational.

French Waveset and Henna Ninse Hair Care Ad

An odd vintage advertising note touts French Waveset as a deep natural method for home use. It promises no grease or flaky buildup, dampness resistance, and long wear. It also mentions Tacout Henna Ninse for a bronze glow and urges requesting Waveset or toilet products, claiming low cost.

Detroit Crowd Voices Against Oppression in Park

In a tense Detroit scene protesters gathered in a grand circle park. A Detroiter argued against clubbing opponents as in New York while radical speakers faced boos and Communist rhetoric amid concerns over safety valves and press coverage.

New York Detroit Grand Cireua Park

Mayors Visit Office as Jobs Probe Begins

Letters flood the mayor's desk as a special investigator reviews applicants. Political affiliations are not to influence hiring. the city eyes back tax funds to employ hundreds once bonds are issued. One note described an applicant's hardship and willingness to take the toughest job to support family. September aims noted.

Matera Tursday Mornin Probe Condition Chamber Tuender Mik

Bomb Found at Clark Juror's Home in Mora County

A makeshift bomb was found on the porch of William E. Weller a juror in the murder trial of David H. Clark former deputy sheriff. The device could cause significant damage if detonated. Authorities investigated the incident at Weller's residence in Banta Mosica.

Clark Banta Mosica Crit William E. Weller

Rates for Potato Shipments Lower

Washington August 25 report states the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a downward revision of freight rates on potatoes from the Princeton Cambridge section of Minnesota and Wisconsin to points in Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Texas and Louisiana.

Washington, D.C The Interstate Commerce Commission Oder Princeton-Cambridge Minnesota Wisconsin Kansas Miseoum Arkansas Oklahoma Terns Louisiana

Earthquake Recorded Near New York Says Official

A quake about seven thousand miles from New York was recorded yesterday by the demographer at dham university the Mer dosenh Osneh director of the staling announced.

New York Dham University Mer Dosenh Osneh Staling

Writer is Dead Kansas City Star Reporter Dies

Frawler W. 29, a reporter and political writer for the Kansas City Star, died here today of bronchial pneumonia after a week of illness.

Kansas City Frawler W The Kansas City Star

Judge Named for new One Hundred Twenty Sixth District Court

Governor Sterling appoints Roly Moberison as judge of the Travia and v. by district court, with connections to former Governor Dan Mand, and awaiting confirmation. The appointment names include Ennaintes and references Alle 25. u0-W.

W. F. Moberison Ng Heen Ennaintes Qe New One Ewentysixth Travia Ena. v R.,&. Sterling Rolyerison Dan, Mand

Justice Is Better Beverly Nuce Aug 25

A fragment notes Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes of the United States Supreme Court continues to suffer from a cold but is described as improving. The text is incomplete.

Beverly Nuce Oliver Wendell Holmes United States

President Ayora flees to legation in Fenader crisis

In Quito on August 25 former President Ialdro Ayora sought asylum at the United States legation as Col. Guts Jar ren Alba assumed office with pledges of army post cooperation across Fenader setting a tense political debut for the new regime.

Quito Henader Ialdro Ayora United States Legation Col Guts Jarren Alba Fenader

Gold Shipment to New York by Argentina Route

A gold shipment valued at 4,205,200 is dispatched toward New York today via an Angisted route, with funds sent by the son of Argentina for payment.

Sbuexor Atres, Ang New York Argentina

Do X Arrives at Charleston Harbor

The German airship Do X landed at Charleston harbor this morning after a flight from New York. Authorities report the arrival followed a night voyage and a return trip was planned, with officials noting the event as a notable aviation milestone.

Charleston Harbor Charleston B.C Charleston Berder B.S. T F. Flay New York

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