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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1931

Page

7

Champion Cary Misses State Golf Here

Dallas February 22 A note from Texas golf circles confirms Terum women s champion Cary of Cele Crest Country Club will miss this year s state title event in San Antonio due to transfer duties in San Francisco Calif She won the championship at Sherman last May and previously held the Texas country title plus other regional honors Cary has left for California amid questions about her future in amateur golf this season

Dallas San Aulonio Imontha Lenee Ara Ciny C. Cary Cele Crest Country Club Sernrkaon Scoth San Francisco Calif Cary

Londos Dublin New York Wrestle War Draws Massive Crowd

About 20,000 fans packed the Garden for a high profile wrestling bout featuring Londos and a strong undercard. The card drew thrilling action with fines up to 20 000 and purses around 40 000, as promoters touted a major war between top wrestlers while debuts and returns teased further clashes in New York.

New York Monzan Square Garden Geone Washington Lee Delaware Jin Londos Weetlog Dim Medien Univérsity of Llinoig Irving Eberts and Dollar Anil New York RE World Condos Ada Tony Muncles Unler Denver Ciehla Ube Ital Mol Manosilied Canten Welursley Stanley Hinsiak Jayantic Vole Tey Wykett St. Lowry

Rosel Fights Big Godfrey in Mexico City Title Bout

Rosel, famed heavyweight, to defend his championship against George Godfrey in a 20 round main event in Nuevo Laredo Mexico. Card features Jack Laegie and Young Spence, plus Mike Meccera versus Kis Johnson in curtain draws. Event slated to start around 2 pm with six round preliminaries and multiple bouts listed.

Nuevo Laredo Nirardo Toxel Mexico George Godfrey Leiperville Progent Gormi-Mipdy Jack Laegie Young Spence Heavyerighia Sinn Antonio Fie Fide Mike Firstl Caring Garela Ina Ench Ened Kid Carmonnya Urdapilleta Raho Arixoundive Frank Alarend

Embargo Bills Rejected by House Ways and Means

In WARINGTOS TG Feb 23 a majority of the House Ways and Means Committee rejects all embargo bills amid heated debate. Proponents argued restrictions would curb illicit trade while opponents warned of economic harm and retaliation.

House Terit Hawse Ways and Means Committee Houston Rice Institute Freshines Tol Mittee Ah Oudoor Sparks Mental Asarda J. T. McCants Tak Pate Niles Jack Meagher

Japan buys trotters from U S breeder in Louisville

Japan purchases a U S bred trotter amid long standing grain and livestock trade tensions. The report notes ongoing friction since 1920 and mentions a separate project to move the Independence ball park fence for a night track meet, with labor concerns and civic oversight highlighted.

Japan U. S Louisville, Ky Sinee Independence Kan Elilzena

Bobby Jones Bemoans His Inability to Sing Opera

Atlanta star Bobby Jones, famed golfer, expresses a wish to sing baritone and enjoy grand opera like Gernsath. He trains daily, weighs about 185 pounds, and has shifted focus to golf and acting, with plans for a motion picture debut while balancing sports and hobbies.

Dillon Graham Atlanta Bobby Jones Het Cmt Bia Robby Bobins Hollywood Tie Lea Merion

St Anthony's Yellow Jackets Close Unbeaten Season

The St Anthony's Yellow Jackets complete a 64 game winning streak spanning two seasons, with 1121 points scored in 22 games. Alpine Julian leads scoring with 604 points, averaging 23 per game, while the team totals exceed 2700 points. The squad plans to return with most players, aside from Morlay and Burns.

St. Anthony's College Yellowjackets Mighlandens Veltomackels Father Buchy Telfowiackels Sflares Big Peaton Alpin Julian St. Anthony Julian Latha Yellowjackets Father Burns War Heavy Morlay Lneaup Stanley Kurcek Fé Murray

Protest by San Antonio Manufacturers on Tax Bills

A delegation representing the San Antonio Manufacturers Association appeared before the House committee to protest bills imposing higher taxes on industrial profits for 1930. They planned further hearings Monday, March 2, and opposed a measure taxing business income and restricting night work by telephone exchange operators.

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Schmeling Date Set for San Antonio Tour Stop

Max Schmeling will visit San Antonio on Monday as part of a promotional tour tied to his boxing campaign. Hattie Vort, a local promoter, announced the German champion will attend events at Teague Park and Exposition grounds, with plans for a boxing exhibition and related activities.

Max Schmeling San Antonio Hattie Vort Bela Teague Park

Clements Schneider Win Driving Contest at New Range

Tesee Clemente led the amateur division and Bammy Behbelder captured the professional win in a driving contest opening the new lesson range Sunday. Clements drove well despite the rough course as Hehnolitor’s team reached 19 yards in the delves. The course will operate daily and nightly.

Tesee Clemente Bammy Behbelder Nesson Clements Hehnolitor

Gangs battle at Brooklyn dance hall erupts in chaos

The Hooligans from Ree Haok in Brooklyn clashed with the Hudson arrnue boys at Paramount Dance Hall in Brooklyn. Dead and multiple wounded reported as fights spilled into the dance floor, with youths and Italian factions involved amid a chaotic scene.

New York Hrooklin Hudson

Hearing Stated in Fatal Shooting at Texas Resort

Tort Artehush, Feb 2 1) Preliminary hearing held for Whixon on murder charges after the shooting of Rutherford J F. Gaste, 20, of Galveston. Gaste, visiting his mother Mrs. Sarah Gazle, died at Sym hospital. Beaumont sheriff and justice attended. The defendant offered no reason for the fatal shooting at the resort.

Artehus Foedar Whixon Tintherford JF. Gaste Galveston Port Archite Amusement Justice Wiley Watson Sherff F. Baker Beaumont Gaste Sarah Gazle Sym Hospital Hall Rene

Police Ownership of Places Probed

New York police officers are under scrutiny as investigators seek evidence of special interests in speak easies. Officials probe possible connections within the force to determine if conflicts of interest exist amid ongoing appellate court inquiries.

New York Mmnainigsten

Snow Buries Colorado Towns With Two Feet Deep Snowfall

Snow blanketed Colorado towns with two feet of accumulation as emergency crews rushed to clear roads in and around Mallen and Burs, disrupting travel plans and prompting school cancellations across the region.

Colorado Icon Burs

Death Penalty Described In Grim Execution Scene

A vivid, dated eyewitness account details an execution chamber scene with a female inmate preparing for lethal electric current. The narrative notes the presence of guards, a chaplain, witnesses, and officials. The inmate is restrained, masked, and wired as the current is applied, with the chamber described in graphic, disturbing terms.

Will Rogers on General Motors Program Monday

Will Rogers announces a Monday night broadcast on KTBA featuring Ackatt Walt and a pedal cycle segment. The program includes Army reserves history notes by Colonel Nickeleon and speakers Chaves D. Nickhens, Mace, and Broke HM, plus a look at the General Motors nearant and a dramatic segment titled The Mirth Unkars Review.

KTBA Army Four Orp Nickeleon Eh ‘Pial Chaves D. Nickhens Willy Mirthaunkers Wi Hogets General Motors Sit

Irene and Glenn Dagie Crime Lovers End in Arizona

The report describes Irene and her partner Glenn Dagie fleeing after a 1929 robbery in Pennsylvania. A car chase ends with Dagie dead and Irene taken to New Castle Pennsylvania, later leading to a flight toward Arizona. The couple’s spree included thefts, a child Donnie, and a $1000+ haul before their capture and demise.

Pennsylvania Comante Cimax Tyeig AL Bionwood West Siegilain Jowegh Crawford Cat Ongles Alvear Nore Olbier Hmer Schroeder Brotheen-Lay Matsy Teie Donnie Ju Ad Wheeling Weel Virrinia Tigre Glenn Dagie Dove Irene Comely Dogue Tounnen Toliceman Lut- Ter Meunsvivasta Brody Pailaint Renest Maine Patler Guns Binags Deuters Kiley Dague Westraglio Glen Antes Arizona New Cstie Penheazlyabia

Dague to Rest Between Mother and Sister

Walter Glenn Dague will be buried in Wheeling after his death sentence ordeal. Funeral services for Dague will be led by Rev. TO Teagardeny at wideria parlors in Wheeling with burial in Mt Cemetery Bellaire in the family plot alongside his mother and sister.

Dague Wheeling Feo Hell Rune Walter Glenn Thearipper Wherling Hocksiew Penientiary Pennsylvania Rill Lrindtniu Marshall Equity West Ir Sun Hil Methodist Thea Arthur Crawford Mberir

Mother Denounces Revenge After Son’s Conviction

Hickory Pennsylvan ia reports Mia Pant Melusia, mother of Corpora fradr Paul, declares she bears no hatred toward the murderers Glen Dogue and Rene Sellroeder who were executed at Rochylon penitentiary. She says she cannot rest until justice is served and sits in silent resolve.

Mia Vinta Melusia Paul Rene Sellroeder Glen Dogue Rochylon Penitentiary

Prison Break Fears Surface In Ohio Penitentiary

Reports from Columbus indicate rumblings of a possible prison break at an Ohio penitentiary. Officials say there are quiet warnings and plans among inmates outside the walls, with authorities insisting they are prepared for any incident.

Columbus Ohio Columbia pHaen Inn

Resolution Tabled Over State Department Rivalry

In Austin on February 23 the Senate tabled by a 21 to 4 vote a resolution from Senator Pongeot of Waco asking condemnation of rivalry and jealousy within the state department and opposition to printing needless reports as wasteful. The measure follows a recent report from the highwas department alleged to be wasteful.

Austin Senate Pongeot Waco Atale Departmente Vhr Tage

Second Proposal for Nicaraguan Peace Heard

A second proposal to end the Nicaraguan conflict was presented in Mexico City by Petrodace Zepeda, foreign representative of insurgent leader Avigaslina Sawing. It urges immediate evacuation by U S Marines and Nicaraguans to ease tensions, with terms for withdrawal and laydown of arms upon notification.

Mexico City Nicamena Petrodace Zepeda Avigaslina Sawing United States Marine Nicaagua Santina Washington

Troops Guard British Woman During French Trial

In Versailles France February 23 a company of infantry stood by to calm anxious crowds as Mrs Lennie Gratand wife of a naval officer faces a charged murder trial. The widow Tay Oren is accused of shooting Mme Gratand just after her husband Dr Vault Gastaui reportedly warned that their friendship had ended.

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Unclear OCR vast radio and music program listing

Fragmented readable items show a public service and arts schedule with names like Burns program Lowbardo Cana Wana and various performers, ensembles, and stations such as KAAP KTAP. The text lists times, venues, and program blocks though many words are garbled. Entities include organizations, places, and people, but specifics are uncertain due to OCR errors.

Laredo High School Pal a Fete and Birthday Celebration

Laredo High School hosts a local fete to honor Washington's birthday with a parade hall program. Visitors attended as stores, schools, and officers closed for the occasion. A community event featured a boxing match and a variety of performances with local officials present.

Moxie Bioods Cowbor Bam Abilene Kuiglia Colonias Band of San Antonio Wile Lovelitia Lbielys Udine Washington Namie Sts Goong Cialltes Mailadebphin Rare Heavyweleh Dick Russell Kumweiy Mexien Tuearda Hocol Maeve Tallon Pavenmissioner Geyer Nisusin Ayydeschile Eningiri Uni Fort Tuenhontas Mol Ncosiy

Heavy Docket City Court Update From Regime Era

A fragmented report describes courtroom activity in a deposed regime era. The court processed few real cases this morning, with traffic and minor offenses dominating the docket and monetary values rising modestly from local fees.

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Washington kin on air reflects on George Washington’s counsel

Washington kin airs a radio talk recounting George Washington’s farewell address and its relevance to today. The speaker, Molseenul Sexaiee of Wastington D. G., will urge listeners to consider Washington’s guidance amid foreign policy and national unity at 11 15 p.m. local time.

D.G Thomas Campbell Washington Hoss George Washington Dco Ignal Troad

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