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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1931

Page

22

Five Squadron Transfers In Early War Movements

War department orders transfer commission personnel from Brooks Field to Randolph Field and Thandolint Field. About 100 air venoral officers, many pilots, to move from Brooks and March fields to Randolph Field and West Point. Majors Barilen White and Sir Jenn, from San Diego and Randolph hospitals, are ordered to field October 4. Randolph Field expected to host 1400 officers in training by November 1 with 400 student officers awaiting for crash programs at Brooks, March, and San Antonio training sites. Plans include deploying 200 planes from Brooks to the training program at the Oying control center.

Flint Arders Brooks Field Thandolnt Field Wadmeday Atr Spelthap School of Aviation War Department Aldivijonal Air Vorpe Brooks Fell Rom March Field Astifervia Rawlotuh Field Psyor Benjamin N. Worringe Frank TR. Barilen Kele C. White Ivbeet BK Sir Jenn Aya Hoterr Velerson Waehinsion Brooks Firm March Field Renicigh Fir Abe Randolph Fhrird Air Corps Dronks Field March Pela San Antonio Oying

Bank Failure Report Made In Abbeville

Abbeville K C August 27 The end of another legal drama rises from the failure of Central Bank and Trust Co as Duke Len Tennessee publisher and his son Luke Les Jr plus Welfare 2B Devis president of the defunct bank appeal to a higher court to evade sentences for defrauding the bank. Judge SM V Sarobitl denied the elder Lea’s request to delay conviction removal while his son’s fate hangs.

Abbeville K. C Legel Etory Central Bank and Trust Company Supreme Coast Duke Len Tennessee Luke Les Jr Devis Sarobitl Lea Guke Les Jr Bia

Livestock Prices Steady Amid Higher Supply Outlook

Market reports show livestock supplies larger than demand with steady packer demand. Canners and feeders price ranges quoted as hogs and cattle move through regional markets with mixed but mostly firm bids.

Carle Baers Gotte

Canadian Bank Robbery Reported in Mossel Street Branch

In a disrupted early report, masked robbers stormed the Mossel Street Canadian Bank branch today. They threatened staff and fled with an estimated fourteen thousand dollars, while the bank manager Frank P. Robertson aided by a security guard. Local police launched an investigation.

Money and Metals Market Sways Across Regions

The brief notes fluctuating silver and copper prices with spot rates and future contracts quoted in various currencies. Mentions New York, London, and global exchanges, with references to observed percentage moves and general market mood.

Union Wages Urged for Juvenile Home Construction

County Judge WW A Wurebach urged contractor Louis Guido to pay union wages on the Southton juvenile home project. Guido agreed to exercise greater care in paying workers. The judge’s admonition followed a heated exchange with Hugh McClammery of the Carpenters Union who said Guido used helpers as garpenders and paid low wages. Three affidavits testified to workers on site at 118 CN Street, 112 Gould Street, and 416 North Nueces Street.

WW. A. Wurebach Louis Guido Southton Coed Guido Warabach Hugh McClammery Sheiness Carpenters’ Union Guide

Sleutis Seek Missing Han

Detectives O. Werne and J. F. Willis were assigned to investigate the disappearance of Mitchell a 50 year old man reputed wealthy from the west coast. Business associates called San Antonio police for help amid fears he has vanished or faced violence by two unidentified men. He was last seen at 242 Madison Avenue? and was due to meet a friend, later not appearing. Report suggests Mitchell held about 250000 in 31000 bills and gold in a Frost National Bank safe deposit box, with recent withdrawals. A witness said Mitchell visited Saturday night and spoke to Bryan Patterson, who noted two men mentioned “set him,” bolstering kidnapping concerns.

Aubrey Hopkins O. We.rne J. F. Willis Mitchell Alitchell San Antonio Robert Vogereau Madison Avenue Patterson Pelive Uweebeil

Canada Retaliates On U S Tariff With Broad Increase

The Canadian government imposes a tariff rise in response to the Hawk-Smoot tariff act. Representative Cannon of Missouri, a Democrat, stated the U S law prompted Canada to lift tariff barriers. The measure aims to protect Canadian exports and retaliate against American duties.

Pervite I. C Bes Alcott Canada Democrat Missouri Democratic Nations Committee United States

Radishes and fruit prices steady at San Antonio market

A garbled 19th century market list reports radishes, fruit, vegetables and poultry prices from San Antonio. It notes shipments and varied prices per dozen or per unit, with numerous items named such as Calif or Texas fruits and vegetables, celery, lemons, lettuce, peaches, peppers, and dairy items. The exact figures are mixed but show overall price levels and product variety.

Jo Pruitt Colorady California Merkel Iseets Jarpols Tadiskes Usten Appice Arvebokes Benny Panto Capmare Texas Evie Coon Ducemberz Temona Alent Reier Dorem el Paso Yrathen Arkanean Beppers Fisk Hanis Buen Ss Rene Rave

Poultry and Produce Prices Reported by Markets

Kansas City and New York wholesale poultry and dairy items show varied bids and prices. Entries list fresh fowl, fryers, and turkey products with regional marks like Chicago and New York. dairy frontots and cheddar quotes appear with receiving and shipping rates, reflecting August market activity and price ranges.

Grain Market News From Chicago and European Trade

Grain market reports from Chicago and Liverpool describe Russian exports, heavy wheat shipments, and changing prices. Weather and crop prospects in the United States and Canada influence futures as traders weigh supply in ports and farm outputs. The text notes price levels for corn and oats and mentions shipping activity and quotas.

Chicago Aue Calle Sriiog Rade Loder Niews Wareth Liverpool Nusalan Beiner Menther Betause G, Inc Chitago Professionals Hartel Howe Brngin ABIC Bern United States France

San Antonio Man Grows Big Apples at County Office

An unruly OCR fragment reports a San Antonio man growing unusually large apples weighing about eight ounces. The item mentions County Agent Frat W. hoanche and Mrs. Ket Vlah, plus cobblers, a bucket, and trading activity with unclear dates and names.

San Antonio George Port L Root Kayton Avenue Churaday R. B. Phipenente Tosis W. Hoanche Mre Ket Vlah

Tremors Hit West Texas Touching Several Towns

Residents across Davis County reported three minor earthquakes centered about 1 mile east of El Davo. No injuries or damage were listed. Fire units responded around 3:00 to 3:15 p.m. with emergency weather observations noting mild tremors at Falcon, Fort Davie, Alpice and Unsta.

Tae Bako Davis Met el Davo Lil irPraore Yisterulae Falcotire Fort Davie Alpice Unsta

Difficult Market Mixups and Family Held for Questioning

Fragmented OCR notes hint at market turmoil with references to sugar coffee and futures. The text mentions a woman and her 19 son William being held for questioning and potential charges, with scattered details about property and locations. The unreadable source yields a murky sequence of names and figures, but the core items indicate a case involving market activity and a family detention.

Postal Policy Of Brown Assailed By Congressman

Washington DC August 27 The Postmaster General’s effort to make the postal service pay its own way drew sharp criticism today from Representative Kelly of Pennsylvania who denounced the plan as contrary to public policy in a written critique of the new book United States Postal Law. The author, a leading Republican on the House post office committee, helped drive recent postal legislation.

Washington, D.C Raro Postal Service Kelly Lenusslranis Unitates Postal Lo Just Publishe Ap Honce Post Afficr

Mexicans Hear Talk by Furlong at Frunter Hotel

William Furlong of the highway department spoke to Mexican businessmen and officials at a Frunter Hotel event Wednesday night. Guests included Mexican Consul General Hernandez Chazneo and Pan American Round Line members. The gathering featured discussion on the Americas highway project.

Cerp Mexico Frunter Hotel William Furlong Highway Department of the Chamber of Commerce Herrnandez Chazneo Pan-American Round Line Association

Child Survives Lightning Strike After Falling From Wagon

A seven year old child escaped a lightning bolt during a severe day when a wagon was tossed by a gust. The boy, Wat Vickers Seven, was seated near the wagon wheel and was knocked aside by the blast but unharmed. Local reports say the incident occurred in Bozeman as bystander efforts helped secure the child.

Bozeman Vickers

Rabbi Frisch Returns From Tour to Lead Weekend Services

Rabbi Frisch is back from a continental tour and will preside at temple services Friday night and Saturday morning. The rabbi will lead sermons and conduct prayers in a tone reflecting European and Asian influences.

Rabbi Frisch Keri Fan Antonia Bight Cheremoniha Europe Asia Rebbi

Passenger Agent to Florida Transfer Headed South

The passenger agent Mr Barrett will be stationed in Florida after a transfer. He came to San Antonio in 1923 as traveling passenger agent and was promoted in 1927 to a newer position. The notice states the transfer was confirmed on Thursday.

Usek Pataterer i Pacific Ors Bere Ct Lense Briday Jacksonville Fio Barrett San Antonio Tie Hia Thurstay

Chinese Gold For American Banks

A garbled report claims Chinese gold was deposited in American banks for the Chinese Nationalist government. The piece mentions a Treasury official and a ship line with ties to Manila and Seattle, but the text is fragmented and unclear.

Shangitat Aus Madison Seattle Kshnesren Treaiden Feveland Unter Manila Patrick Q

Heat Report Protested By City

San Bernardino chamber of commerce and newspapers challenge U S Weather Bureau readings as stray thermometers appear. Protests say reported 108 degrees yesterday and 105 degrees for the observed day were inflated by a heated atmosphere near auto repair shops.

San Bernarding Cal United Stated Weather Bureau San Bernardino

SAPSCO SUIT TO BE PRESSED IN AUSTIN

AVBTIN Aug 27 An attorney general move to forfeit the charter of the San Antonio Public Service Company is pressed as the state investigates alleged violations. The AG plans to take testimony next week in a suit filed in the district court in Austin before Judge Wheeler. The company announced it will suspend gas and electrical appliance sales in San Antonio while the suit seeks charter forfeiture and broader action.

San Antonio FLE Ty Austin Suze Charles Vt. Wheeler San Antonio Public Service Company Mead WB. Tuttle Hervirn Company Ywax Luttherbias Public Service Company Ventain Allred

Texas Men Elected by Sheep Group Leaders

A Salt Lake City meeting of the American Rainbow Sheep Breeders Association re elected C. N. Arnett of Denser Colorado as president. A. W. Owens of Qtuna Texas was chosen vice president and T. S. Dess anduno Texas was named director.

Texas Salt Lage City Groh C. N. Arnett Denser Colorado American Rainboulert Heep Brryders’ Agsocivlion Sccre A. W. Owens Qtuna Eas Anred T. S. Dessanduno Diss Tejerg

Storekeeper Struck by Robber in E. H. Boole Grocery Fight

Aguston reports a robber shot the proprietor, Poole, at his grocery store on East Boole Street. Poole was struck on the head with a pistol blow and left unconscious while the thief fled with money and merchandise. Local authorities investigate the incident and seek the suspect.

Aguston E. H. Boole Grotery Poole Poola'a Asta

Air Derby Fliers Race From Amarillo to Enid

Fliers hop from Amarillo in a Santa Monica Cleveland air derby. Ari Ginds3 O lonnell of Long Beach led at 94 a m for Enid with Phoeba Onile of Meropaiis following a minute later. Both crews plan to continue to Dardinville Oble tonight.

Amarillo Awariglo Texas Ari Kher Dardinville

Waw Hero's Tomb gets New Marble in D. C.

Workmen carve a 1 ton marble block for a tomb shrine as a change unfolds in Washington. Three months are required to complete the installation atop the shrine with gleaming stone set over the existing memorial.

D.C America Caldier New Colorado

Texarkana Barber Shops Cut Prices 30 Percent

Texarkana barber shops have reduced prices by thirty percent across the board. Nongnion shops had already adopted a lower price scale. The move signals a broader price adjustment in local haircare services.

Texarkana Tamarkana Texas M—Union

Passion Play at Negro Church Set for Thursday Evening

A passion play and lectured Christian education program will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Institutional Methodist Church for Negroes on Didive Street. The Rev W M Dinking is announced as pastor.

Didive Street W. M. Dinking Haxter Mas

Lisbon Revolt Kills Forty As Loyal Forces Clash

Madrid reports Lisbon erupts into brief revolt against President Antonio de Oliveira Salazar era. Forty killed after artillery and air force rebels clash with loyal troops across key districts. Rebels strike Carmona residence while troops patrol and shelling spreads toward the Spanish frontier.

Madrid Bon Portugal Antonio Gneimoni Furiona Coriunt Forsner Macho Havisn Paris Yesteulas Lisbon Alveres Lellom Castle Carmona Carmonn Ebora Terire Woyserosa Huclra Sniterng George Edward Vie Park Luis Margolling Correia Marine

Deputies Approved and Rejected Under New Law

Five deputies are approved under Constable Will Wood, with three additional deputies for Real Magness of Precinct No 5 rejected. Names of several deputies receive commissions while new law limits small precincts to one deputy, leaving three without commissions as commissioners await opinion from the attorney general.

Berar Sammissionere Will Wood Additioom Wool Aid W. Li. Inbel bin Mnt O'Loole Li Street Find Umler Denutirs Olle Remling Joe Dominguez Dob Ginder J. W. Varig Ef. C Rock Wece O Ami Berg Sorkarg Uieder County Jude We A

Dry Agents Buy Rum Bond Is Set

Prohibition agents seized whiskey and wine at 00 West Mulheres avenue Werlestlag after buying rum. A man linked to the operation faced charges of manufacture and possession. Officers found 210 bottles and related paraphernalia during a house search. The suspect pleaded not guilty at arraignment.

Homer Hare Cosioner Nore Mulheres Avenue Werlestlag Tochliart Fey Tlase

Army Auction Of Forty Five Condemned Horses

Forty five army horses condemned from military service to be sold to highest bidder at Fort Sam Houston quartermaster corral. Animals include riding and desk horses with no guarantees as to condition. Control overseen by Captain Danenhower, Frank Grilles, and Ralph Shar. auction proceeds considered.

Corrab Sam Heantan Mt Son My Atin Ibwae Cantnin Danenhower Frank Grilles Ralph Shar Casinger

Cotton Market Mixed with Low Reaction in New Orleans

The market showed limited gains and declines across regions as New Orleans and Liverpool trade, with December futures dipping while other months held near steadier levels. Prices fluctuated with weather outlooks weighing on sentiment and trading activity remained cautious among merchants and investors.

Camp Well Shutdown Near Seguin Texas

An oil well near Seguin Texas was shut down on August 27 awaiting additional storage facilities. The well produced about 14,200 barrels daily before stoppage and is located one mile southwest of the Darst Creek field.

Seguin Texas Denna Guadelupa Dirst Creek Darst Creek

Funeral for Miss Elizabeth Fishback Ma son at Tortora Street home

Funeral services held Thursday for Miss Elizabeth Fishback Mason at her Tortora Street home. The obituary notes a long life, survived by a son, Henry C. Burger, and several daughters, sons, and grandchildren. Burger, a German native, lived in Lezona and San Antonio before passing away.

Eliabeth Fishback Mason Mi Tortora Street Wetlaogilng Antira Kru Chets O. Mason San Antonio Henry C. Burger Gerriets Burger Bony Sehulenberg Germiany Lezro TE Trager J. H. Nevis Me UW O Ravelhardt Fous Sona Gwe Burner Haxatony O. Burger Schvnenberg George Burger Orawere Grove Enade Chidren

Cannon Ball Presented to Museum After Restoration

A cannon ball unearthed by workmen repairing crumbling buttresses of San Jose structures was given to the Wille museum for exhibition. The relic, once repaired, will be displayed in an exhibit curated by Hil fon Schults Quill, with support from the San Antonio Conger vallod nociety.

Bute San Jose

Steffler Speaks at Club Meeting

Street Commissioner Pau Steffler spoke on business conditions before the regular meeting at the San Antonio hotel. Members gathered as Berender attended the Taxa hotel and the meeting proceeded in a halted manner.

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