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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1931

Page

6

Owsley Denounces East Texas Oil Field Shutdown

In Palestine Texas on August 2 Col Alun Owsley former American Legion national commander addressed a crowd in Louisiane Square opposing the military shutdown of the East Texas oil field. He urged defiance of martial law prohibitions on mass meetings and accused Governor Sterling of supporting a crackdown.

Palestine Tex Alun Owsley Dallas American Legion Tosan LourUiense Tyler Duke Wolters Kosernor Texas RS. Sterlins

Field Watches Rail Commission Hearing in AustiRE

The state railroad commission met in Austin to decide regulations permitting resumption of oil production in a vast field. Oil operators pressed for clarity on dates and events, seeking prices above wartime lows as enlisted troops guard shut down lines. Soldiers remain in the center of occupation while conditions normalize. no incendiary fires in 72 hours and troop strength adjusted from 1192 to 704 yesterday.

Terag Ang Higl Tess State Railroad Commission Austin Eserrone Conven Ponce Rilencn

Mussolini to Visit Pope Pius XI for Truce Terms

In Rome Mussolini plans first papal audience with Pope Pius XI to seal settlement of the Vatican accord. The Lateran Treaty had been signed years ago. the pope reportedly sought to avoid a break.

Mussolini Pope Pius Rome Aus Premite Pius XI Intersiew

Hubby kills radio soprano then ends his life

Tragic domestic dispute at Herers Hills ends in murder suicide. A well known singer Tala Perdue Van Frievr, wife of a clubman, was fatally shot by her husband who then killed himself. A baby slept nearby as bitter quarrels that had lasted weeks erupted into a fatal tragedy.

Hoover directs justice department actions on Washington day

Acting on President Hoover's direction the department of justice today pressed ahead with actions in Washington. Officials described the moves as part of a broader federal effort to uphold law and order during key events in the capital.

Polat Universe Wagmesgton Hoover Department of Justier iWashington

Ford Is Praised By Garden Leader In City Plan

Jean Manotaing M WG and Marquart, president of the association, praise Ford in a plan for city employment. The leader notes workers would appreciate more irrigation and garden work, reflecting a period concern over urban maintenance and horticulture initiatives.

Ford America Jean Manotaing Marquart Anavil Concernan Herryer Wuld

Graced Old Man of French Politics Remembered

An aged statesman once dominant in French politics and court politics is recalled as a leading figure among deputies. The figure also served as police prefect, highlighting a career spanning political influence and public service across multiple eras.

Hed Telus Chat of Deputies Harl Polics XV

Dicitis Leader Re Fresno Death Rates Marked Decline

Fragmentary report from Fresno California notes death rates from appendicitis and related travel deaths, with unclear figures and several garbled words. The text references nationwide trends and mentions a total death count around 20,000 with misplaced percentages and locations.

Dicitis Fresno Calif

Hog Exiting Championship Winner Claim National Show Title

Aug Tu-doe W. Lillach of Aclington Texas won the hog exiting championship at the National Slug Show in Springfield ML. He also claims the Hale championships of Texas and Oklahoma.

Springfield Doe W. Lillach Aclington Texas America Oklabeini

French Armies Demonstrate Land and Air Forces

In Nancy on March 27 France PM Pollain and top officers observe a three day display of land and air forces along the eastern frontier. The program continues through Saturday seeking to test matériel and tactics.

Nancy France Marshal Pollain

Local Curiosity Report from Faded Text

Fragmentary OCR note mentions an individual named Flagiole-Reeuge at a ranch with an added inducement to slay from a perch and a constable waiting at the foot of a pole to escort a route or payment of $75. Details are garbled and unclear.

Eshinwresk Kells Fingpols Ag Shiperrek

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