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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1931

Page

3

Cannon Probe Committee Reveals Bishop Cannon Funds

Washington August 20 1927 The Cannon probe committee reviewed records showing Bishop Cannon Jr faced questions over $5000 diverted to personal accounts and estate matters. Testimony of ministers Miss Tinrrsugha and Peters, and Manly’s chart alleging repayment of $10 071 were noted as the panel weighs whether further sworn explanations are needed.

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Three Seized In Gil's TP Bandit Robbery Case

Kansas City police report three men linked to a gang of bank robberies. The suspects Nobrrt T Dran and Mito from Oklahoma were captured after a raid. Victim Wigel refused to identify them in questioning. The trio allegedly stole cash from a Tuka bank and planned another hold up but were stopped.

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Apple Tree Pays All Farm Taxes

An unclear OCR passage notes a farm tax payment by Walter McCiellan on a L0-nero farm with references to taxes owed and a plea for funds. The text is garbled but centers on settling farm tax obligations and a financial amount around a dollar value.

Community Dance Listings Across Town This Weekend

Readers greet a weekend of dances at Moonheam, Castroville, Midway, Oakly, and Star Bend halls with bands led by Dante Basturday and Klugie Teall. Evening entries note new management, weekly Saturday and Sunday dances, and admission details for each venue.

Orclestra Erol Hall Sanfoy Niet Bo—Lail Dana Castroville Dante

Range Sud Sedi Bait New York Aug

A nine year run of 40 million dollars has been extended to the Bank of England by banking partners in New York and Paris. J T Morgan Company with Athurian is said to have positioned 200 million to the Bank of England. The credit aims to windslize exchange and will not fund existing credits from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to the Bank of Venice.

New York Oor Briah Paterealy Othin J. T Mnegan Company Bank of New York Bank of Venices Bank of England

Mother Shot to Shield Son in Kansas City Affair

A shooting affray in Kansas City leaves Mrs. Sella wounded as her husband and son clash with Adihhr Thil lom, Chester Kells, and the Philips brothers. Four shots fire. one strikes Mrs. Sella, another hits Thil lom in the thigh. Philips brothers flee, later surrender to police. Arrests follow. local mental health bureau assists in locating the suspect wraper.

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Gary Cooper Proves Self in Society Life

Los Angeles reports Gary Cooper known for his rise in New York society and film success. The piece notes his roles in The Tight Room and Salt Tree, mentions Color and Our Gang connections, and hints at plans and industry expectations amid public fascination with his private life and status.

Gary Cooper

Cinderella Fined When Shoe Fits

A neighbor dispute in Taverpook ended with a woman fined sixty two cents after she threw a shoe into a neighbor’s unit. The court action followed the incident at the adjacent residence.

Cinderella Heenuwe Ie Ehrough Eee

Seek Gure for Laws Defeg to

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Robber Quits Crime Ring in Aug Probe at Kanbar City

A text about a convicted burglar Daniels who served prison terms and has quit the business. He claims to be cutting prices on stolen goods to pressure police and notes he cannot be held long, while authorities search for proof of recent robberies and plan actions.

Kanbar City Daniels Burgler Pate Cencher

Cotton Pat Studied by Southern Legislators

The article reports on a cotton policy proposal studied by Southern lawmakers. Governor Huey Long’s supporters pushed the bill, hoping it would gain action in Texas and similar states. Northern observers watched as Western and Southern senators prepared to respond, while farm board members in Washington weighed the measure.

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Egg Fries Quickly on Oregon Walk Albany

A scrambled OCR fragment from Albany Oregon describes a quick egg fry scene with unclear quotes and missing context. The readable bits reference walking, wine, and a vague dialogue about effort, leaving the main event uncertain. The piece offers no verifiable names, dates, or organizations.

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West Coast Forest Fires Burn Across Regions

Turbulent wildfires erupt from Oregon to California destroying timbered belts and rural areas. Officials report hundreds of volunteers and crews battling flames as weather worsens. Fatalities and missing persons were reported amid shifting fire lines. The blaze stretches across Plumas, Calaveras, Shasta, and neighboring counties with efforts focused on containment and protecting towns.

Girl Clerk Uses a Box of Candy to Rout Bandit

In St Louis a young girl clerk used a box of candy to distract a robber during a daytime heist at a small grocery store. The plan slowed the thief, allowing the clerk to alert patrons and staff and help police identify the suspect.

Bandit

Youth Survives Copperhead Bite After Medical Care

A 15 year old youth in NEWHOUGGON.Y was bitten by a copperhead snake on Hillen Street. Local physicians provided rapid treatment and antivenin, with health authorities confirming the boy’s condition stabilized after hospital care. The incident prompted a brief public health notice about snake safety and prompt medical response.

Y. Ang Steve Ceneak Bratth Department

Policeman Drives Frog Incident At Riverside Park

A park officer witnessed a large bullfrog cause a robin to fall into the water. The officer attempted to save the bird, but the robin drowned after being submerged briefly while bystanders looked on.

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Carrier Pigeons Assist Oil Men

In Austin a plan uses carrier pigeons to relay daily progress from distant wells. A supervisor picks seven pigeons and distributes them weekly, sending back daily reports from San Mestre county sites amid telecommunication gaps.

Austin Ave Narhy Esleshene San Mestre County

Erie Shrine Fatality and Camel Death Report

Erie shrine members mourn a camel named Th, a notable animal at the ceremony. The trove notes the creature’s death during recent events and references associated ceremonial honors, with scant readable details about locations or dates.

Life spent shopping tops one sixth of life

Williams, director of the Finchant store, notes that a sizable portion of a person’s life is spent shopping. The observation highlights modern consumer habits and time use in a busy urban economy.

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Ambassador Edge Back From Shoot Weekend With Comte

Ambassadors return from a shooting trip reporting plans for a weekend with Count Taye and a search for a copy at The Light's Free. Directors indicate a friend can be secured at nearby theater venues on shore and at Dens Stare.

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New York Gangster Found Dead On Street

New York police reported the death of Leonella Mice, 30, of Brooklyn, shot through the left eye. Investigators said seven men surrendered after officers raided a Dushwick Avenue apartment house, seizing pistols and ammunition.

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Postal League Plot Charged in San Francisco

A report claims Michael J. Maas of Minas Set charged with leading irregularities in leasing to the postal service. Maas seeks the removal of Postmaster General Walter Brown as hearings proceed. The article notes an investigation into alleged improper ties and potential leaks.

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Prisoner Divides Pare With Family

Elyrla Onin reports from the county jail where a prisoner shared food with his wife and their 13 year old daughter. Sheriff Clarence Adams noted the wife visits daily and helps carry the meals, while the husband serves a 300 day war fine and remains under watch.

Elyrla Onin Peinaner Clarence Adems Ned Alice Teli

University Seeks Oldest Living Graduate

DINGINNALI Ohio August 29 a sauiccessor a ie ale Uncle Joe Can non Tate speaker of the loune of sen rreentatives who hold the title of the oldest living ziduale of the Uni versity at Cinema is being cansht Alvtepal officials are searching 10,000 rards to discover who is non the oldest gran. Thus far the most likely candidate is De W Eberlehumpson Bethel Ohio was was ON in JTyls.

Dinginnali Ohio Joe” Cannon Tate Sen Rreentatives University At Cinema Cansht Alvtepal de. W. Eberlehumpson Bethel Jtyls

Dog Nominated for Heroism Medal in Kensom

In Kensom Montana on August 20 a mixed breed dog owned by Eddie Scheler is recommended by the National Anti-Vivisection Society for a Life Saver decoration for saving the life of Barold Kubo from drowning.

Inkenson Mont Diggs Lan Eddie Schecler Barmond Kubo

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