Theft waves and burglars hit city streets
Tuesday night and Wednesday morning brought a flurry of police reports including a woman robbed of 12 dollars on South Pine Street after robbers ignored two hidden diamond rings. The district faced burglaries of a store on Laredo Street, a house on East Courtland, and a carquent of checks stolen from a railroad station. Several items including a 100 dollar bill, clothing, a watch, and vending machines were stolen from various addresses. Two brothers were arrested after attempting to cash a stolen payroll check following the New Braunfels railroad burglary.
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Tueasday
Evelyn McAbed
Wigelns Street
South Pine Street
State Hospital
Pablo Ramirez
South Laredo Street
R. P. Grive
W. P. Crabb
East Courtland Place
A. Williamson
Grande Court Apartments
C. H
K. Kauner
West Commerce Street
Olen D.capps
Booth Flores Street
Main ‘Avenue
Kansas Commission Lowers Gas Rates in Topeka
Kansas public service commission reduced gas rates ten cents per thousand cubic feet to two and a half cents. The two to one vote followed an investigation begun July 1, 1931, into rates charged by the Office Service Gas Company. Airplane bug traps trial on a DIdALENE forest aims to catch mountain pine beetles using traps on gummy surfaces.
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Kansas Commission
Topeea
Kan
Public’service Commission of
Kansas
Offles Service Gas Company
D'Alene
Idaho
Easy Pleasant Way To Lose Fat Advertiser
Ad copy touts Kruschen Salts as a safe method to shed fat and inches while boosting energy. It promises weight loss of pounds in weeks, urges reducing pastry and fatty foods, and claims dramatic skin improvements. The testimonial style text pressages a national appeal and contrasts sales with other brands.
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Caaty
Guy
Ymir
Fone
Kruschen
Druggiate America
Open Forum: Sulphur Bomb Attack at Texas Theater
A reader recounts a Friday night sulphur bomb incident at a Texas theater that injured three women. Despite rewards and police work, the writer laments that criminals evade punishment as courts release them on suspended sentences, urging stronger law enforcement.
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Texas
Taxes on Dogs Is Urged as Panacea
A letter to the editor in The Light argues for a dog tax to fund revenue. The writer contends many local dogs disturb residents, cause tenants to move, and create property damage, suggesting a national tax level of five or ten dollars per dog could cover needed funds. The piece blames nuisance dogs on neighbors and charity-fed animals, urging action from authorities.
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Panacea
the Light
Uncle Sam
Axpayer
Houstonian Urges Higher Police Pay
Earl Mills writes from Houston urging the civil service board to improve police working conditions and pay. He notes local officers in station No 8 play games and lack trained dedication, criticizing wages for city protectors.
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Houstonian
Samuel H.smith
Civil Servce Board
Houston
Earl Mills
Disabled Vets Resolve No Endorsements Policy
In a regular San Antonio chapter meeting of the Disabled American Veterans, Resolution XI states no member may use the organization’s name to endorse candidates or parties. The chapter commander notes the group has not endorsed any candidate. A pictorial rental property review is advertised at Mary Low’s office.
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San Antonio
Press of
San Antonia
Oura
H. Bubhick JR
Pictorial Review
Mary Low
Light
Ziegfeld Improves Slightly After Hospitalization
Hollywood reports Florenz Ziegfeld in hospital with lung congestion and pericarditis. Three doctors say his condition is very slightly improved but he remains not out of danger.
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Florenz Ziegfeld
Hollywood
Florens Ziegfeld
Ziegfeld
Islands Rejoice at Price Boosts
Washington July 20. The commerce department reports rising prices have boosted optimism in the Philippine islands. Bank credits are easier to obtain though collections remain difficult. For results use a Light wanted. Call Cr. 2400.
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Islands
Washington, D. c
Philippine Islands
Commerce Department
Mexico Takes Over Rally From Striking Railroad
Mexico City July 20 08 H B Titgomb president of the Southern Pacific railway said the ministry of communications has taken over management and will run trains Ortiz Rubin ordered the action to end the walkout that began June 27 after wage cuts of 10 percent The government action follows failed conciliation and arbitration efforts Motor buses and airplanes have absorbed transportation while federal troops guard idle tracks to prevent sabotage by disappointed workers
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Mexico City
H. B. Titgomb
Southern Pacific Railway
Ortiz Rubin
Ministry of Communications
Verdict Appealed in Kidnapping Case
Defense attorneys in Kansas City move for a new trial after Charles Mele is found guilty of kidnapping Mrs Nell Donnelly and sentenced to 36 years in the penitentiary. The case centers on the abduction of the garment manufacturer last December.
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Kansas City
Charles Mele
Nell Donnelly
Odd Accidents Send Residents to the Hospital
San Antonio residents were hospitalized Wednesday after assorted accidents. Edmund Martinez, 27, 3925 West Martin Street, treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for a finger wound and a fractured right ankle from a fall at 62 322 East Nueva Street. Charles Gray, 42, 1002 West Poplar Street, burned on the left and injured when a box of matches ignited. Alvaira Martinez, 6, 122 South Colorado Street, in hospital for special treatment after swallowing a penny. Leonard Sweary, 12, 1008 North Cherry Street, bruised leg after being struck by a car near his home.
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Edmund Martinez
West Martin Street
Robert B. Green Hospital
East Nueva Street
East Nueva Stret
Charles Gray
West Poplar Street
Alvaira Martinez
South
Colorado Street
Leonard Swarey
North Cherry Street
Chinese to Resist Japanese Aggression in Manchuria
Foreign Minister Lo Wen Kan of China endorses immediate unrestricted resistance to Japan after Mukden. He says only a determined struggle can deter aggression in Manchuria and urges the Japanese premier to repudiates the moves and withdraw troops.
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Frazier Hunt
Nanking
Lo Wen-Kan
China
Matlu
Mukden
Japan
Manchuria
Dentist narrowly escaped strangling by patient during machine test
Dr J A Steinmeyer of Topeka Kansas was testing a painless machine when a patient resisted and grabbed the dentist by the necktie, pulling tight enough to threaten strangulation before the device was shut off.
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Kan
J. A. Steinmeyer
Lucky Woman Finds Relief From Neuritis With Nurite
A dubious dental-era ad promises rapid neuritis relief through Nurite, claiming instant pain stop and refunds if two to three days fail. It touts safe use for sciatica neuralgia and similar pains, urging trials at drug stores and by physicians, with broad claims of returning sufferers to work quickly.
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Nurite
Nurlta
Properiation
Wren
Duble
Bonele
Elf Oncana
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