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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1931
Page
4
Washington January 21 two widely separated quarters investigation descended to a Mr Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Episcopal church. Decision has so been reached within the church hierarchy.
A three week inquiry by a church elder board in Washington will decide if the bishop should stand trial before the general conference. The bishop will be cited before the elders as accusations mix political activity and stock market dealings with anti Smith campaigning. Canton, ill in Texas, recuperates in Marlin. (Political Advertisement.)
J. Laney a San Antonio businessman was fined 1000 dollars plus costs after a jury trial in County Court at Law No 2. Prosecutors testified Laney used a floodlight to hunt deer on December 30 near Bulverde road and fired three shots. Police found flashlights two rifles and fired cartridges in the defendants car. The Camfields face similar charges.
Street Commissioner Pan E. Steffler announced that the street department will stay within a temporary budget of 000 net last June, with 42 miles of paving added to street maintenance. Permanent department budgets will be set in February for the first year, covering street maintenance engineering and powers except for the sewerage plant maintenance from the general fund.
The court, presided by Judge A L Matlock, fined seven men $25 each for gambling with dice and 24 men $10 each for loitering around the gaming area at 1125 West Commerce Streets after a police raid. James Tafolle Jr. represented the defendants and filed notices of appeal in all cases.
A sub committee of the House Immigration Committee today approved a bill slashing immigration funding by 0 percent for a two year period in Washington D C. The proposal aims to reduce expenses as lawmakers seek control over immigration policy and budget allocations.
Commissioner Wright dodges decision on converting the old Market House into a basketball court while Park Commissioner Rubiola presses ahead with plans and a $20,000 fund. Fire safety concerns cited. Classified ads seek job seekers in the meantime.
Funeral services were held Tuesday for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Tleland. The child died in an early morning fire at Sleidown home when a gas stove exploded after the mother, Mrs. Holland, briefly left the room. The infant was dead on arrival.
Santiago Chile January 21 The Fort Motor company of Chile announced general price reductions running as high as 850 pesos or about 102 dollars on certain models.
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