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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1931
Page
10
Observances mark the anniversary of Woodrow Wilson in Bridgeport and Washington. Robert A. Cosner and Edward Keating address attendees as Democratic events honor Wilson with floral tributes and a memorial calm.
Anderson county farmers are expected to receive about 700000 dollars more for their cotton crop in 1926 than in 1924, according to a survey reported by the Anderson Daily Mail. Weather in 1925 produced 34252 bales at about 10 cents, totaling around 1700000 dollars. 1926 projections estimate 80000 bales for roughly 2 dollars per bale, implying higher earnings despite rough conditions.
Cullen F. Thomas of Dallas was elected president of the Texas Centennial committee, empowered by the state legislature to run the 1920 celebration. Jesse Jones of Houston was omitted from the plan. The committee, appointed by Governor Sterling, endorsed recognizing the centennial planning group as the governing board created in 1924. Soccer teams tie in Mexico City as Iberia Maceo faces Atlantic Club in a 2-2 result.
An Anahuac Texas camper helo inquiry continues as sheriffs seek links to the death of J L Steelarth of Wonston whose body was found off Anabeda point in Trinity Bay. Autopsy by Dr William Marshall in Bastawn says McLirath drowned but investigators consider possible poisoning or strangling. two men, Mant Helvieu and F C Bonham, were missing since December 10 and are part of the probe.
Navarro county officers said a two gallon liquor still seized in a raid weeks earlier was stolen from a power house near the jail. The door was forced and the apparatus carried away in a truck last night. Officers investigated the theft in Corsicana Texas.
In a Los Angeles dispatch dated December 23 1931 Charles Rogers rumored to resign from Pathe upon reaching New York. He plans to pursue independent producing and may adapt projects such as I Were President written for him. Rogers remains active in Hollywood with gossip about contracts and potential directing roles.
City officials announced Monday that the unemployment office will relocate from its current site on South Prosa Street to a site near City Hall on the West Side. The move follows a conference between Mayor C. J. Surner and city committee heads K Quin and the Vigilance committees.
The city council made two appropriations including payments for merchants' bills and December payroll. The entries document allocations totaling about $215 and related disbursements to contractors and staff.
T L Diton parponter was freed on a 2500 bond connected to the slaying of Stone Jr a 39 year old Randolph factory worker. Anthony of the Thirds district court Monday handled the case tied to the dawn shooting as Stone started an automobile on South Alum street before being shot. Witnesses say Dix pursued Stone firing while Stone tried to escape. Funeral services for Stone were held Monday at the Rigbe Undertaking chapel. Stone had lived here four years and was a member of the American Association of Engineers.
Washington reports railroads prepare mandatory public notices announcing freight rate hikes effective January 4. The plan includes surcharges tied to merchandise lending schemes to cover bond interest, with increases ranging from fractions of a cent per ton to small per hundredweight charges.
In a district court the trial of eight defendants, including Thomas A. White a geologist, resumes its fourth week. White is expected to continue his testimony and pursue a personal defense this afternoon. Prosecution rebuttals and further defense witnesses are slated for today or tomorrow, likely consuming the rest of the week.
Thieves broke into the Alexander Wert Tire company at 1122 Navarro Street and carted a small office safe containing £35 in cash, $50 in checks, jewelry, and papers. Entry gained by prying open a rear door. Several other thefts reported nearby include clothing stolen from Doisy Cleaners and purses with cash from residents on nearby streets.
Thousands of people urge keeping Santa Claus as the town name. Postmaster General Brown and Senator Watson of Indiana pressed the issue before Congress, but no decision was announced.
Police report a $400 clothing theft from Dan ME Hill's home on the Castrosillo trend. T W Sullisaz of 127 East Crockett Street noted another theft, with $15 in clothing stolen from his residence.
Twenty members of the Texas Shorthand Reporters Association, meeting at the Gourthaus, will depart for Monterrey Blerioc Tuesday for a short excursion, according to Panl Etler, Innston, president.
San Pedro Playhouse opens with Enter Maiame a comedy drama featuring Coates Gwynne directing as leading man. The cast includes strong supporting players in a lively show with a two act structure and a curtain raiser. Also playing at Empire and Teras are Sooky and Private Tres with Norma Shearer and Robert Montgomery delivering engaging performances amid domestic themes and witty dialogue.
Dr A vn Decker of Kirksville Missouri president of the American Caleouath associative will address members of the Ara Aniculo society Monday night at the St Aulbooy hotel. Dr Becker arrived Sunday night to set a national tone. The topic will be Who heart and sin treat: men. A number of chaplas from Southwest Texas are expected to attend the banquet in honor of Wr Twekor at the Se Anthony hotel.
A $1500 fire caused by unknown origin damaged property at 1130 West Wreano Street in Los Angeles on a Sunday while the family was away. Firemen were alerted by a passing motorist. Separate small blazes damaged a Christmas tree at G. M. Carmen’s home on La South Presa alert and minor damage occurred at E. A. Axenck’s home on Loop alreet.
A brief accident report notes a child, four months old, burned by a firedracker mishap at Green Hills pits near Tex Bowl. The infant was treated at hospital after the device caused injuries following another incident reposted by a local band.
A shooting Friday near Hutherland Springs left a man injured. Police say the victim was transported to Robert B. Green Hospital where a bullet impact was located, with details unclear due to the fragmentary report.
Dec 28 report from Washington says a federal labor board should devise plans to absorb workers displaced by machines and industrial changes. Sumner W. Bilckier, Harvard professor of business economics, urged the idea in a speech to the American Association for Labor Legislation. He spoke as the four day session opened.
Prohibition agents nabbed two men after a plan to distribute whiskey near 1100 South Presa Street. Stokes and Calloway appeared before U S Commissioner Paul A Larkhart with Stokes pleading not guilty and Stokes released pending a Tuesday hearing for Galloway. A third defendant awaits arraignment in the same case as two alleged distributors were observed delivering whiskey to agents.
FRANORE Dec 28. Harry TL Dultock Lexington state employment relief director and Bow: Tand Than Washington director advisor of Rideol Trodver's unemployment relief committee told Governor Ruby Taffoon conditions were nearly the eastern and western cost finda in Kentucky.
Edith Spetfield, 22, was wounded by Mel Jessie Bates, 25, during a domestic dispute at a Springs theater. Bates allegedly attacked in front of a crowded audience as Miss Sheffield hovered in critical condition. Bates surrendered to police after incident. theater evacuated in panic.
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