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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1931
Page
10
City legal staff to decide Thursday afternoon or Friday morning on whether to seek a bond ruling. Funding bonds would retire 1,100,000 in outstanding city debts and restore back tax mover. Citizens League challenges validity, contending the move violated the city charter as efforts to defeat legislative action continue despite Senate Bill No. 44 passing.
Fort Sill Oklahoma August 27 M Pajamas for a soldier purchase of 60 pairs cited by Mes E D Corbin adjutant general's office Oklahoma City for the National Guard hospital here was disallowed by state auditor Frank Carter. Carter notes the charge as disavowed not a proper claim and says purchases should be personal expenses. Governor Ross Sterling last week signed. The Simpson company refuses to handle bonds until attorney general office approval is removed from beds placed weeks ago.
The note cautions to refresh the body when hot or tired and to remember self care during demanding states. It advises listening to bodily signals and taking breaks or nourishment as needed to maintain focus and avoid overheating.
Chicago crime commission lists Al Capone as Public Enemy No 1 while investigations focus on the kidnapping of turfman John J Lynch who returned home after a week in captivity. Police search intensifies as leaders from diverse gangs are suspected. A $25,000 reward from Daily Racing Form offers help, while details of ransom payments remain unclear.
Georges A. Davis leads a 19 000 signature petition urging a municipal bond between 2.5 and 3.5 million to fund jobs on streets parks and sewage improvements. Mayor Chambers will present the measure to the city council while noting no firm stance for or against.
Warden James P. G Morgan reports a general riot at the facility when inmate Schlager attempted to seize weapons. A guard was wounded during the clash, and prisoner Rees Frenuk Uohfer fired at a guard. A raid thief was killed in the chaos while three other prisoners escaped or were recaptured as security restored order.
Graf Zeppeli departs for an eight hour cruise over Switzerland with a passenger named She. Afterward she plans a trans Atlantic flight to Brazil Saturday night. Also advertised a business opportunity promising financial independence. Classified BO light notices.
First Lieutenant W. EB Winteen of the air corps reported for duty at Kelly Field. Lieutenant Tuas L. Gilbert, after a tour in Hawaii, is assigned to the Forty second School Squadron at Kelly Field. Both officers recently completed overseas service in the Philippines and Hawaii.
London reports Sir Caine the British novelist and dramatist is critically ill at his home on the Isle of Wight. He is 78, with Lady Caine and other family summoned to his bedside.
A burglary at 221 Peek Avenue by Mrs A J Saver saw $12 worth of clothing stolen. Joe Cruz of 1917 Column Street reported a locker broken open on West Josephine Street with $2.50 and a packet book taken. Louis Estrada of 115 Pastores Street reported a cow loss. Abe told police.
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