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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1931

Page

8

Marion Davies to star in Five and Ten tale finds stage at Santa Monica

Hollywood buzz claims Marion Davies headlines the revival of Five and Ten, with Barbara Stanwyck and Alice Brady among the cast and Columbia denying parts but noting Melvin and Horton in key roles. The article describes Davies’s star power, the San Santa Monica screening, and surrounding celebrity sightings at the Brown Derby.

Louella O. Parsons Mayer Marion Davin Tere Marion Davies Mhousht Marine Marion Santa Manion Alice Brady Barbara Stauwick Coloumbia California Fran Columbia

Wickersham Report Document Form Summary

The Wickersham Report presented in a formal document format outlines how law enforcement and judicial systems address corruption, crime, and governance concerns. It surveys practices, cites agencies, and emphasizes reforms and procedures for accountability.

Wickersham Report

25 Cent Bounty on Rattlers Urged

Austin dispatch reports a proposed 25 cent bounty on rattlesnakes as a public health measure amid concern over venomous bites. The note mentions enforcement plans and local officials weighing the initiative.

Austin Asibags Auake Zm Wille

Cattlemen Protest Tax Move Across Rio Grande

A Coahuila Mexico cattlemen association seeks tariff relief as committee travels to Washington. They urge lowering the 3 cent per pound tariff on cattle crossing into the United States and seek a one half cent reduction on cattle moved for sale when fed. Similar action expected from the Chihuahua cattlemen group.

Coahuila Mexim Catilemen’s Association Livistock Mexico

Midnight Show at Empire Theater Saturday

Empire Theater announces a special late show Saturday featuring Julie Cocoear starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr and others. The production promises thrills, drama, and a more entertaining plot from the same company behind The Dawn of Hell and Little Car War.

San Ane Vonie Wresipall Empire Theater Haa Whe Reor Julie Coeear Douglas Fairhooks Filwar Trohincon Sidney Blarkner Ralph Ince Hell Gian Artors Trouglas Fairbank Jr Fatale Carkar Sersetion Sensations Jouglax Fairbanks, Jr Faward Fi. Robinson Glenda Fareed Emese

Sam Hill Railroad Builder Dies in Portland

Samuel Hill, 34, a noted railroad builder and friend of ropetry, died in Portland after an illness last night following an attack of influenza. He was internationally known for his craft and resided in the city.

Sam Hill Portland Ore Samuel Hil Ropetry Internavionally

Husband Altogether Too Clever in Civil Suit

Chicago man Tod A Weber faces a domestic dispute over alimony. His wife testified in superior court asking for an injunction. He allegedly rigged up a device to trigger telephone calls at the same moments she would answer. The judge found the device not warranted.

Chicago Tod A. Weber Abe

Masquerade Texas Show at Veras theater

A chaotic OCR fragment describes a Publix stage Masquerade at Veras theater with Van Spor as master of ceremonies for a comedy revue. Acts include The Three Rhie Waces, a rope twirling number, Shel the aprinvess on guitar, and an organist plus Ernetsnner’s musical interlude.

Veras Theater New York Vautoville Yehteh van Spor Geuisl Howard Fine Ip Bay Inrat Sone

Strike Becomes Battle of Words in New Orleans

In New Orleans on February, a strike by longshoremen escalates into a verbal clash with authorities. Police move to quell unrest as crowds of over 7000 workers rally at the harbor, while union officials denounce use of “riff raff” labor and call for stronger action.

Sirike Indas Jude Steamship Officiale Eli Lioned

Rate Hearing Set on VNA Slated for Monday

Richard G Payor and WeiL Kre bel of Washington will appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission to examine for possible whipping rates. Testimony from shippers on consolidated Southwestern cases will be heard at the Let Hotel, focusing on railroad shipping rates on virtually all commodities.

Richard G. Payor Weil Krebel Washington Will Weim Aninniv Mine Let Consolidated Southwestern

Public Land Oil Lease Sale urged in Texas bill

Senator Moore of Greenville urged a bill to empower the general land office to auction leases on untold lands. The Light’s new building stands at Broadway and FI street. Contact Crockett 2460 for want ads. Freight bureau notes by U. S. Punkett of San Antonio. Koebel arrives Sunday and Tailor Monday for a meeting at 10-4.

Austin Moore Greenville Iing the Light Broadway FI Street Ava Crovkett U. S. Punkett San Antono Freight Bureau Koebel San Antonio Crockett 2400 Light Office Fifth Street

Suit Transferred to Federal Court

A federal transfer concerns a suit claiming $35,000 in damages filed in the Seventieth District Court. Roeg Lockwood and Anthony Athens are named as defendants along with others, with allegations tied to a car incident described in the readable fragment.

Seventethird District Court Roeg Lockwood Anthony Athens Terteckien Peikre wBeruine Beatly Wei

Janet Gaynor Delays Return From Surgery Work Postponed

Hollywood reports Janet Gaynor remains in recovery after an appendectomy. Studio officials say her new picture begins production after she recuperates at a California resort, with initial plans postponed to allow extended rest.

Janet Gaynor Holly Calif Persu Mizy Gaynor Pain Springs Dexorl Resort

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