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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1931

Page

18

Bill Increases Prohibition Funds In Budget Bill

Washington January 18 A House appropriations committee report details a budget bill proposing increases in enforcement of prohibition and related agencies. The Justice Department would rise to 93.239 million, with a 3.545 million boost, the Labor Department up to 13.4 million, and the Commerce Department cut to 58.065 million. Census funding drops by 2 million while border and immigration control sees gains, and overall four departments face net reductions or modest increases above the current year.

Justice Hoare Appropriations Committee Quphibilion Bureau Eternesties Tipkhon Kryblican Nostachusetts Cisea Justice Department Tabor Department Ico Census Bureau Lergely Clase Pelaw Washington DB. C Ani

Airways Get Raise in Bill for 1932 Operations

The commerce department seeks 5,972,610 dollars to operate Media Airways in 1932 under the Department of Appropriations bill. The plan outlines airway facilities extensions from Los Angeles to Dallas, Fort Worth to New Orleans, and Tulsa to St Louis, with intermediate landing cells and lighting enhancements.

Washington Department 9 Commerce Media Airways State, Justice, Commerce and Department House Appropriations Committee Los Angeles Fort Worth Birm Ban Antonio New Orleans Amenie Oklahoma Tulsa St .Touis

Job Reports Get 80 000 U S Investments Abroad Grow

Washington January reports show American investments in foreign countries rose to 930 estimated figures with totals reaching 207 221 an increase of over 15 000 from 1930 and a record high. The Department issued 20 000 terms of employment abroad for Americans traveling overseas.

U.S Retreiaes Side Cate Appropriations Committee Department

Burglaries Reported Targeting Local Goods and Vehicles

Police report multiple thefts including two globes from a residence on Lincoln Street and a break in at a Medina Produce truck. A camera valued at 1 dollar was stolen from a parked car on Soledad Street, with additional items taken from a cigarette vending machine and a bicycle at various nearby locations. Offenders remain at large.

Fedell Colpa Jaen Lindeo Mrz Jackson Talerico Produce Company Medina Gaia Merce Metlon Picure Atelen Cros Tene Pet Geauropard Etree Soledad Wheer J. Fe Torry William Street

Rogers Charity Tour Visit Sketched in Fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a charity tour associated with Rogers visiting places including Fort We and Austin. Gaps obscure dates and many names. The readable items hint at a travel sequence through Texas locations with uncertain event details.

Hoff Drops Suit Against Tunney

Fragmentary text mentions Hoff dropping a lawsuit against Tunney. The legible portions include scattered names and nonsensical phrases, with no clear dates, locations, or outcomes.

Hoff

Detroit Studies Taxi Bond Rule Adoption Plan

Detroit officials consider an ordinance to require bond for taxi operators and permits. City counsel Cobbs discusses state court decisions to assess implications for Detroit taxi regulation and potential statewide precedents.

Detroit S.A

Trial Sought in Fraud Case by Former Assistant

McCutcheon, former assistant district attorney, and Lincoln D. Steele face mail fraud charges in Fort Worth. McCutcheon asks for speedy trial while alleging government delays and asserting innocence. Steele and Wilford previously convicted in related cases, with Steele sentenced to five years and Wilford to one year and a day. District Attorney John Dr. Fyelann is criticized for delaying proceedings.

McCutcheon United States Moth Steele Wilord Steele Wilford John Dr. Fyelann McCulchron

Recreation Hall to Open in Highland Park Open Friday

The Sirac of the free new recreation buildings will be opened Friday February 0 in Highland Park Hob Hoss, city superintendent of recreation announced. Mrs. George T Johnson president of the Highland Park recreation council will oversee the program. The building contract calls for completion January 28 at a cost about 14000. Next meeting of the recreation board will adopt the spring budget including appropriations for recreation work in the mere buildings per Miss C W Satterfield member.

Cuny Frilay Henoary Highland Park Hob Hoss Recreation- Anngnaved Yuesday George T., Johnson Tilghland Lark~recreation Council Tian Pro Grain Boss Tocrection Board C. W. Sattergield

Pupils Learn Latin Customs Play at Thomas Nelson Page

Capteics of the Latin countries will be bought students of the Thomas Nelson Page junior school Wednesday through the play directed by Carmen Perry and Angela Jones. The two principal roles will be Moe Meriner and Mars Towinson portraying visitors to Spain. Natives of Spain will be played by Dorothy Borer and others. a large cast of students includes Lorese Chevalier Elviro Kraguer Lupe Mimen Moors and Manuel Conzaler among named participants.

Thomas Nelson Page Spain Eee Carmen Perry Angela Jones Moe Mreiner Mars Towinson Dorothy Borer Mary Virginia Chiton Lorese Chevalier Elviro Kraguer Lupe Mimen Moors Maria Lfmenes Carlos Marein Adolf

Mayor Declares Receipt Not Needed Purse for Election

Mayor Chambers announced a change allowing a receipt not to be required for purses amid tax and election service amendments. The statement touched on verification procedures and the upcoming election date, urging clarity for voters and officials.

Chambera Anil Chambers

City Weighs Property Trade Amid Mixed Feelings

City officials announced a review of a potential property trade involving several parcels. Mayor Chaihern stated a formal committee would meet at the First Baptist Church area to discuss timelines, with plans to gather input from residents and evaluate the trade's impact on local developments.

al Andinurium Citele Chiaihern Preyeomd First Baptist Shrek

Brooks student flier incident injures two in Vuesfield

A Tuesday morning incident at Vuesfield left Brooks campus student Flier and coder X. FE Warden and student Oler injured in a bathing area clash. Authorities report non life threatening injuries and ongoing investigation.

Brooks Coder X FE Warden Oler Vuesfield

Alfalfa Ill Swamped by Visitors in Oklahoma Event

The opening day crowd for Governor Alfalfa D. Murray's inauguration in Oklahoma City created a crush that overwhelmed guards and forced the ceremony into a restricted area. The crowd, described as unruly, packed doors and halls as the governor urged unity and pledged to open the executive mansion to farmers and workers. In Nebraska, Paul Smith was jailed after being named by a mob as a suspect in a slaying, while Maryville officials moved to transport the prisoner as authorities assured the public of his innocence.

Oklanoma City Tan Enimn Alfalfa Dil Murray Hom Tishomligze Oklaham Grant Overalls Bros Vallow-Taltss Prand March Aml Rainly Enmeone Ali Galil Erecy Etn Bill Monklow Onaba Neb Inn Higowo Amiety Paul Smith Ith Maryville Mosiegra Smith Delociers Mont Gumi Mire Velnn Coulter Skeepert Marsville Synebedent Gunn Oweha Aville Soitho Hiny Telay

Market Report Notes Turbulent Price Shifts and Varied Demand

A scrambled market note reports a volatile day with uneven demand and price swings. Several commodities show mixed movement as buyers react to shifting trends while storage and transport constraints influence costs and availability.

Grocery items and prices from a historic market list

A fragmented OCR page lists various fruits, vegetables, and staples with prices, including grapefruit, peppers, potatoes, radishes, spinach, greens, almonds, apples, pears, bananas, beets, broccoli, and oranges. It mentions weights and unit prices, with scattered totals and vendor-like entries, reflecting a mid century market display.

Uersley Rootes Jonathan Rome Wintiap Aries Gunio Dante Beanyta Feloners Prin Dal Ertraint Vane

Untitled fragment about dairy products and butter

Fragmentary text references eggs butter and dairy items with unclear attribution. Mentions Daley Producue and 144 povad, but details are unreadable.

Daley

Lynch mob action outraged school as 27 year old charged

A 27 year old negro accused of assaulting a teacher near MAwiville faced a mob that set around a school forcing his removal. Authorities considered execution by lynching. no definite action was taken against the men who invoked the law. Sheriff England and troops were discussed. a crowd of about 2500 surrounded the school and the man was tied to a pole and burned.

Mawiville Alo Negra Ila Leacher Ruymans J Gung Ani Sidzepole Sonkel Smith England Misaouri Carder A. ¥. Adams Virgil Hathban Ines

Prominent local figure in San Antonio area featured in Leader

The article notes Mantas van VW of San Antonio and Fancher, a leader in Pearsall, among prominent local figures. It discusses community roles, ties to regional business and mentions an event or profile in the Pearsall Leader with connections to broader Texas news.

Foitnhn Amione San Antonio Mantas van VW Fancher Atear Pearsall

What Congress Is Doing What Congress Is Doing

Congress debates tariff commissioner confirmation and resumes hearings on controversial issues. Committees pursue examination of war department supply and construction programs while deliberations continue on copyright and legislative rights. A Communist committee hearing discussed methods to impede whispering campaigns against banks.

Tureday Comusrree Trglela Hasses Mauday Dudleinry Sudiciaytion House War Department Weller Baoks

Cotton Market Outlook Shifts Amid Mixed Futures

New Orleans and New York cotton markets show nerves and modest gains as futures trade: March and May contracts fluctuated near yesterday's close, with silver gains aiding sentiment. Liverpool and Continent trade activity influence prices, while labor tensions and protective measures loom over demand, leaving analysts cautious about near term movements.

New Orleans Esterday Alendy Tabor Lencachice Sesserdey Elnee

MACHINE GUN SCHOOL OPENS AT FORT SAM HOUSTON

The Heconic Division's machine gun school opened at Fort Sam Houston on Wednesday morning with 150 officers and men in attendance. Capt. Marry Jr. Colding outlined the course to be developed by instructors and experts from the army, with outdoor drill set to begin Thursday.

Seboal Fort Sam Bouston Ollencanne Capt Marry Jr Xanior Meranni¢S Ein Will Pieet Dirk O Cait ID. J. Jerves Armaare Kelly Fiehd Ingteudora Cepiain Servey Vandwerril Gronds Trent Ne

Senate contests Hoover choice in Washington DC

In Washington DC the Democratic and Republican Independents contest Hoover choice. Amid confusion the minority leaders faced delays as voting and confirmation moved slowly. Four members, including Chairwoman Tletehyp, were confirmed yesterday. Ta coln Toltan, Temerat, Initiana are listed in the uncertain slate.

Washington D.C Democrate and Republicin Independenth Haraneaest Nyatin Tedlay Meckdont Inniff Commission Bete TS Teroxuard Rongority Lealers Tacoln Toltan Initiana

City Attorney seeks reconsideration of telephone rate ruling

City officials report that Judge Edwin Holmes may push for new findings after Carl Wright Johnson filed the decree seeking reconsideration of Judge Durell s decision. Southwestern Bell had increased rates in 1924, with the city contending inter state charges are improperly allocated and local taxpayers bear the cost.

Tld Dobbs Jr Edwin Uoelmes Circuit Court Mississippi Telephone Company Joseph Dybrell Neoster Cnncery Wight Trault Amtough Cobba Im Renorl Sal Tureday Nace Carl Wright Johnson Holmes Rhidge Holmes Jude Durell Serain Supreme Court Timpiy Jibrett Southwestern Bell ‘Telephone Company

Livestock Market Listings From SION and Chicago Rails

Livestock market recaps show bids for cattle calves hogs and sheep with mixed prices. Notable quotes include 60 to 96 cent higher bids, varied weights from 120 to 900 pounds, and demand shifts noted across SION LIVESTOCK and CHICAGO markets with weekly averages and early week gains.

Emcrgo Livestock Chicago Ord Tn Rhette Keide Ta Packers Choice Wansak Cts Livestock Kanga City Jen Ian Jock Liessont Ennlee Catite Meceipia Caler Flere Hoad Eholce Paurda Eno Cemreen

Appointments Made by Alfalfa Bill

A report from Oklahoma notes Governor WT Murray announced appointments to state health and other offices. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece mentions Alfalfa Bill and the governor making selections with regional ties to the state capital. The article references the health commission and general staff changes.

Alfalfa Auoma City Tan Apnoinitaante Alen BO Tr Vandse Canin Warilen Murray

Fort Sam Leads 8th Corps Area in New Recruits

December enlistments across the Eighth Corps recruiting districts totaled 493, led by Fort Sam Houston with 149. Other stations followed, including Fort Bliss with 103 and Fort Hood with 87, as the infantry and artillery branches contributed the bulk of new troops.

Fort Sam Army Eighth Corps Corps Port Samforston TG Atage Bliss Infeniry Theorps Tell Avtitters

Girls' Glee Club at Mahy Avenue High to Perform

Francis de Burgos announces the 1931-32 Girls' Glee Club will debut at 8:15 p.m. Monday before the Composer's club in the Pronz base ballroom. The group comprises 31 voices and two pianists, with named sopranos, altos, and accompanists listed.

Francis de Burgos Mahy Avenue Dorothy Anibrac Antoinette Danspach Bary Ade Carton Robbie Lee Flatt Ada Allen Goodman

Grain Market Report Shows Price Shifts and Weather Impact

Grain markets face mixed signals as feed and wheat futures ease while corn holds steady. Weather in major corn regions influences supply expectations. Liverpool and Chicago demand fluctuate. Primary arrivals total 634,003 bushels, with overall shipments and prices varying across grains including corn and oats.

Lerce Federal Farm Board Cnicage Renorte Liverpool Winnipes Ad Yarcea Howaver Litarncel Whonines Chicare Aarp Ederce Brovinigne Refeste

Money and Metals Prices and Market Notes

A fragment from the May issue lists values for silver and tin, showing London metals quotes and market terms. It mentions prices around 4tT and 6A, with references to electrotechnical items and a New York location. The text is garbled but implies currency and metal rate reporting with scattered figures.

Hoover Urges Ten Million Relief for Drought Areas

President Hoover and James Wardington appeal for a national drought relief drive of at least ten million dollars. Red Cross reports rising disaster costs and urges rapid donations to fund emergency aid for farms and small communities, with a nationwide campaign to begin after a presidential proclamation.

Red Cross Wardington Jas Beaver Red Crushog Eamount Crester-Shan Fectican Red Cros Ree Ecounirguen United States Humanierian Mrditate Signe Therbkee Hoover

Poultry Produce Market Notes and Prices

Fort Worth area and Chicago poultry markets report prices and supply for January 13. Includes milk and creamery product notes, farm produce pricing, trading activity, and a list of market items with assorted regional suppliers and buyers. Also mentions forfeiture orders in a Ninety-Southern district case with defendants named.

Colonel Biddle Ordered on Tour

Ambiguous text outlines Colonel Biddle being ordered to tour with unclear details. Readable portions mention Tenn farm and conference with reserve atfterra ronkinging but fragmented wording prevents fuller context of dates places or outcomes.

Biddle

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