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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1931

Page

2

House Group Revises Tax Payment Measures

The House Taxation Committee debated relief plans with O'Neal's tax relief bill under a new tax watch. Provisions defer city taxes for one year at 10 percent annual interest, while penalties and credits shift. Debates included prohibition, oil tariffs, and cotton acreage cuts amid party disputes.

Anatin Jan Ingielature Sensior O'Neal Representatives Farm Dept Fort: Worth Forbes Weatherford Phersenate

Dance and music notices fill City News Macilina pages

The column lists multiple events across venues including Security Mall and 1914 W. Commerce. It notes modern dance, prizes, and orchestral performances with dates around late January. Names such as Ariel Fatchestra and Midway are referenced among schedules and dance times from six to two.

Two Charged With Trick Scares To Weigh Poultry

W James and A Lewin, poultry buyers, were charged with using deceptive scales to misweigh poultry at a market. Investigators from the county weights and measures department, with Austin agents and county officials, executed the arrest after a Friday market inspection. The devices used had a fake face and could be altered to shortchange sellers.

Sia Cole Paing W. James A. Lewin Weights and Messares Department Austin Aoenes Watt Co

Girl 13 Dies in Bed. Father Faces Charges

Helen Levire Shipmac, 13, was found fatally shot in her Morales Avenue home Friday afternoon. Police say a 38 caliber pistol discharged twice. her father TD Shipman admitted whipping the girl with a switch before he and his wife left the house. Judge John F Onion to hear statements Saturday morning.

Witheser John F. Onion Helen Levire Shipmac Morales Alberrald Awitch Hhipman Poline

Fragmented 19th century page notes hesitant on dance and death

The fragmentary text recalls dances and ceremonies with references to Ferme Paslova and Truscian dances. It mentions a death from lockjaw and describes various performers imitating ancient rites, with scattered names and vague actions across a scene of ritual movement.

Eckener victim of burglary raid in German city

Dr Mayo Mekener and his household were robbed in Friedrighhapen on a Thursday night. The thief took his toy, a shawl, and about 8405 worth of valuables from the home. The incident involved a darkened apartment and broken drawers. No further details given.

Eckener Friedrighbhapen Germany Mayo Mekener Ealingr Barrowed Aptone Darksodas Hurstnre Obinke Ani

Saturday Night Radio Schedule Fragments

A garbled listing of stations and times for Saturday and Sunday programs across HTSA, WOAI, KONO and others. Includes musical acts, forums, church services, theater, and miscellaneous shows from 6 p m to 10 p m and beyond with numerous OCR errors and missing details. Grounded items include names like C. B., Gonter Orchestra, Tabernacle, Latin hour, and various kilocycle frequencies.

HTSA Lieb Literary Digest C. B General Electric NRO Lucky Sleike Dence Wwac N. F.C Aros Andy Tabernacle Darice Mueie Texea ONO Texas Theater Morales KMAG Apache Packing Co Mericon

Dan Edwards on Saturday in radio and military reminiscences

The item describes Dan Edwards from Texas, a veteran with varied ranks from private to general, tied to a radio program on KTSA and national forums. It notes his past service in the Philippines and China and mentions other broadcast selections by Jenny Aller and Ann Tent with organ music on KTSA at 7:15 p.m. Charles H. Gren of Georgia discusses The Teulon and The Nest of Hevheion TM on KTSA and Columbia. Justin Adon’s western drama Uris or Beyond the Rockies is to be revived by Hank Simons Showboat Company on KTSA and Columbia Network at 9 p.m.

Soldier of Fortune Texas Daniel R. Edwards Chevrelet Enronielee Wogram Ater Oal Welste Ned Sedentary Tec Iter Dan Edwards Waest Cowmunebos Texas Tanger Candy Villa Genaeal Prirate Serzeant Eawarde Key Aller Jenny Ann Tent Gwsyalne Wight KTSA He Tn Rapreentative Charles Ft. Gren Georgia National Indigo Forum XTSA Columbia Ako P.m Justin Adon Uris Rockies Aack Company Hank Simons Ator Colutotan Wetwork DO P

Landlord charged in murder case posted bond

Stewart of 514 South Street was charged by complaint with the murder of Walter Miller. He was released under $9200 bond set by Judge Shank. The complaint followed his arrest after a driveway dispute over rent at an apartment house. Marg’s Street in Temple Calhoun advised by assistant district attorney and defense attorney Linden that bond is standard. Police collected statements from several tenants noting prior tensions.

Stewart South St. Amuarp's Walter Miller Wan John BH Shank Joallen Stewart Wan Marg's Temple Calhoun Assietnat WC. Linden Sr

US Fleet to Get Sound Pictures

Fragmentary report says sailors aboard a vessel listened to devices and expect that an appeal unit will receive filmers for air defense gear. Advices received today mention the potential for sound film devices on the war fleet.

Calil Filmer

Relatives Left Wallace Estate in WA and France Years Ago

In Taugma Washington and at overseas sites, relatives of Wallace left an estate after battles and maritime service. The legal note mentions a mishap, a battle, and a filing in Washington state with ties to France.

Jury Still Deadlocked Ends With Daisy Den Voe Convicted

After hours of deadlock eight to four for acquittal the jury reached a verdict finding Daisy De Voe guilty on one of the eighty five counts of grand theft involving a theft of seventeen thousand dollars from Clara Tow. The court plans probation while defense and prosecution weigh options. The verdict sparked sobs from De Voe and scattered reactions in the Bow household as emotional testimony and debate over leniency followed a long jury compromise.

Jom Ury Donay de Voe Lauiguisti Sevion Clara Tow Fila Fingliy Vining Rae Thera Bow Aetresa Clara Cald Gentente Iin San Quentin Nenilendlucs Fredman Doyle Clark Daisy Tran Mary A Daisy Amung Daizy DeVoe

Man Indicted on Woodruff Liquor Count Wins Tilt

Robert Golightly, former proprietor of a university dining cafe, was indicted on liquor charges connected to the death of Mrs Mildred Woolard after his acquittal in a separate case. The proceedings stem from a party at the fraternity house that ended in Mrs Woolard’s death.

Woodruff Austin Robert Fio Mir Mildred Woolal Nretly Sen Antapio Bia Eightseinth Las Ares Golight Raeternity House Pacly Sra Wondcutt

Realty Man Buried Monday Funeral at Porter Lacing Mortuary

Fletcher W. Moore, 61, real estate man, died recently. Funeral services will be held at Porter Lacing mortuary at 2 p.m. Monday.

Realty Porter Lacing’ Mortuary Fox Fletcher W. Moore Estefe Hie

Local tragedy prompts warns and funeral for Viola Friesen

Viola Friesen two dies after severe bite amid a chaotic incident linked to a Mexican man named Alan. The child, living on Rosewood Avenue, Moore, had resided there three years. The Rev PW Walker officiated at services, with her widow Bessie Lee Moore and lodge affiliations noted.

Wee Rosewood Avenue Vrinny Moore Mouive Cansole Dayton Ohio Lodge Alt PW. Walker Bessie Lee Moore

Mexican lion attacks child ends in death near San Antonio

Viola Friern two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Friesen of 409 Routh Presa was killed Sunday afternoon by a lion kept by Clark Coles at a traveling circus in captivity. Coles killed the animal with a sledgehammer and was booked on negligent homicide. The lion had previously played with the children and may have been provoked by a worn necklace. The child's neck wounds led to death an hour later at Robert Burren hospital. Special notice ads promise sums for every family member in Light Classified.

Viola Friern John Friesen Br & Tame Sarah Coley Ulnris Ulnris Art Sarah Robert Urren Hospital

Weather summary for the period and notable readings

A garbled weather report outlines temperatures and precipitation forecasts for four days starting Friday. Normal prefrication values and a 2.50 measure are noted, with totals and dates severely unclear.

Mrs Uhr given death penalty in courtroom drama verdict

The trial and verdict in the Mrs Uhr murder case drew hundreds to the courtroom as the jury sentenced the accused widow to death for killing her husband. The defense portrayed her as a frightened, abused wife while prosecutors argued she plotted the crime, with key witness Lexie Jones set to testify again next week.

Dox Rhebos J. Matthews Aastaunnc Himmatta Tyna Lexie Jones Donald Walker Nofiler Jones Mra

Planes in America in 1930 Total 2674

A rough historical note cites aviation figures for 1930 with figures around 2674 planes in America. The fragment mentions wartime value estimates and aerospace data, referencing the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce and a fifth summer strategic effort, though the text is garbled.

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