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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1931

Page

5

Deputy Slain in Kentucky in Coal Field Unrest

In Kentucky's coal fields a deputy was fatally shot in the back by Virgil Hutton, a miner leader. Hutton was captured near Chevrolet after tensions flared as union opposition to low wages and harsh conditions intensified. Sizemore, a union ally, urged miners to strike as authorities sought calm and accountability.

Aargan Yickug Kentucky Tere Work Hizenjare Airerift Wox Virgil Hutton Theobal Mineral Union Hutton Little Black Mointain Chevrolet Sizemore Conrad Nitton Allen Tratton Sicemore Kenwicky Lowen Bb Teaminéra Ia Re Houttom

Dallas Evening Art Exhibition Planned by Public Evening School

Officials plan a combined exhibit of the art classes from the public evening school at the Southern Regional Vocational Building in Bowston in March. Several well known instructors from the college fields conduct classes in the evening school.

Dallas Doe Bowston Collqus

Fredericksburg Banker Adolph Gold Dies at 83

Fredericksburg resident Adolph Gold 83 died Friday night. Services set for Sunday afternoon at Fredericksburg Lutheran Church with Rev Theophil Haag officiating. Burial in Wotan cemetery with Fredericksburg and San Antonio Masonic orders aiding. Survived by widow Auguste, son Ralph, four daughters Edna Schendel Afra Waltie Roberts Cora Gill dala Lawrence, two brothers Krull Gold Kerrville and Gavin Gold Austin, two sisters Mrs Adolph Berbert San Antonio and Mrs Bixt Franklin.

Gillespie Fredericksburg Adolph Gold Bank of Fredericksurg Theophil Haag Edna Schendel Afra Waltie Roberts Bre Cora Gilli Dala Lawrence Krull Gold Kerrville Gavin Gold Austin Adolph Berbert San Antonio Bixt Franklin

District Attorney Bans Campaigning in Office

Dallas dec 26. The district attorney William McCray says his office will be a place of business not a political arena. He will not seek re election and warns assistants against campaigning in the office next year as several attorneys have already begun campaigns.

Dallas Pola Aiatanta William McCraw McCray

Hidalgo County to refund 8000 on delinquent taxes

The Texas Supreme Court action remitting all interest and penalties on delinquent taxes paid before January 1932 will result in a refund of about 8000 dollars to Hidalgo County property owners, according to H Tarpley Hidalgo County tax collector.

Hidalgo M'Allew Auste Aupreme Hidalgo County H. Tarpley

Readers sign and who writes the open letters today

The letters to the editor in Thursday's Light include signed pieces by Mere Citizen and references to A. Sulley and Kermit the county debt issue. The missive discusses Mellon economy, county salaries, tax assessments, and a push for government support for ex service members amidst wartime sacrifice.

Citjsen Ieuleiantegionel A. Sulley Congresaman Washington Mere Cilzen Rinfen Mellon Waris American Legionnaires Tudge Smiley

Editorial Praise and Dem Party Critique On Light Page

Readers are urged to examine the Christmas Eve issue of The Light for editorials about the Democratic slogan Hee haw we are coming back. The piece laments poverty among mothers and children, critiques the federal farm board, and argues the Democratic party bears responsibility for economic distress while urging voters to reconsider party allegiance. The text emphasizes intergenerational voting patterns and appeals to working Americans fearful for the standard of living.

Trondolgh Hearst

Walker Seen as Mediator in Cuba Crisis

EW York December 24 James J Walker long a public figure and reformer was discussed as a possible mediator in Cuba's political dispute if the issue affected individuals rather than governments. He was described as a close personal friend of President Machado though mayoral figures questioned the diplomacy plan.

EW. York Sinc James J. Walker Cuba Machado Cubsa Republic Cefala Opid Basin Walker California Tom Mooney al Se

Machado Denies Inviting Walker To Cuba Mediation

In a terse statement from Havana, President Machado rejects inviting Walker to Cuba to mediate amid Cuba's political crisis. He expresses strong disapproval of Mayor James J. Walker while downplaying domestic turmoil and focusing on external economic troubles affecting the world.

Machado Walker Tavana James J. Walker

Queen Victoria Jewelry Offered Privately Through Firm

London dispatch says the personal jewels of Queen Victoria of Spain, valued at 62 million, will be offered privately for sale through a London jewellery firm. The crown jewels are excluded. The collection was seized after the monarchy fled to France during the April revolution.

Spain London Perzonal Jewela Ph Queet Victoria Rian Fapreas France

London Orthopedic Surgeon Declares High Heels Harmless

London orthopedic surgeon Tigh Meleara tells the Loancent journal that most people over a third of the world’s population wear high heels and are comfortable. He denies that heels alter the anatomy or cause damage and says they are safe for standing.

London Tigh Meleara Harilies Rya Laoniton Mayer

Government to vacate sites for post office move

Unit attorney John D Wartman announced that three properties in Wd postottica Lock including the Army headquarters and the Arthne hotel will be vacated and torn down by the government after a 85 000 appropriation is paid. Turner hall will serve as a temporary Y club location as crews prepare the site.

Uni John D.wartman Mruten District ’Attorney Wd.postottica Lock Thir Dans Ivary Atman J. Ocha Chatrenan Army Navy Turner Hall Ochssail Llogk Nacosdoches Houston

Dark Red Seedless Grapefruit Grown in Valley Orchard

Dark Red Seedless Grapefruit grown in a Valley orchard has transitioned from pink to a deep red flesh that shows through the peel. Dr. John Webb, a local orchardist, reports fruit with uniform color and fine flavor. At 16 years old, the variety yielded two dozen consistent fruits and plans to bud about 5000 trees next year.

Donna Man John Webb Webb Experta

Bandit Slugs Pedestrian Steals $1 Then Flees by Car

A bandit ambushed a pedestrian on West Martin Street near Commerce Street, struck him with a pistol, and stole $1 before jumping into a waiting automobile driven by another youth. The car fled as a second man kept watch, then the attacker fled on a different street after a passerby frightened him away. Police received the report and searched pockets for the cash.

Aa Young Aressea Dado H. Tk West Martin Street North West Twenty-fourth Aheet Cormerce Street Telkins Eikine

Increase Seen in Spinach Movement inureas CITY

Crystal Gily shipments of spinach and vegetables were expected to rise next week as damp weather limited dispatches to 110 cars of spinach and nine cars of mixed vegetables. The spinach crop was about 80 percent of the local output with yield harmed by snaver depredations and a heavy fall.

Inureas City

Youth Sought in Valley Shooting Near McAllen

Police hunt a youth connected to the Christmas morning murder of Fred Garlock, a 20 year old farm laborer, with two women reporting the suspect to Justice. No charges have been filed. The search covers the lower valley as officers pursue leads.

Mawes Wee Fred Garlock Abot McAllen Carlock Max Maule Alain Man Afra Toman Tintbosa

Navy Plans Largest Maneuvers Since World War II

Naval authorities prepared for a major spring demonstration in the Pacific. One fleet segment will attack while another defends along the California coast, marking the navy’s biggest maneuvers in years after recommissions and administration economy.

D. Oy Doe uSi Pacific California

Hoover Grants D C Workers a Holiday Today

President Hoover grants a second holiday to thousands of District of Columbia government workers after Congress fails to pass a measure creating today and January 2 as holidays for local workers.

Hoover D.C Washington, D. C Dee District of Columbia Congress

Bastrop Farmers Aided by Rains

Bastrop reports recent rains have brought moisture benefits to farmers and stockmen. The ground now holds enough moisture to prepare soil for another crop year, easing conditions for planting and cultivation.

Tama Wat

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