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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1931
Page
1
A garbled 1920s style digest discusses British and French financial positions with U S criticism, noting Russia, France, and Britain amid war debts and industrial expansion. It cites American business figures like Robert C. Tate and mentions large engine orders in Vernon California and Ohio firms. The piece railed against US policy and highlighted economic strain, war debts, and rising costs impacting farmers and industry.
A price war among taxi firms in the capital slashes fares to attract riders. The aggressive moves see agencies advertising reduced rates per mile and special offers, challenging entrenched pricing. Local riders hew to the streets for cheaper rides as firms battle for market share.
Legal challenge to Austin city funding bonds alleges improper authorization and overdraft liquidations. State Attorney General and officials will hold a public meeting to hear arguments on the plan to issue 1.1 million dollars in bonds to cover a city overdraft with potential savings claimed by Mayor Chambers.
Unclear forecast text describes Friday and Saturday weather with strong winds and potential rain. Mentions wind speeds, possible party plans, and unsettled conditions into the weekend. Read more weather details on page 2.
CHOGYE LT and Captain Warner led a schooner to a day’s haul of 257 barrels of weakfish weighing 64,100 pounds. The fish were weighed at the raid site before storage, with ice to accompany the catch.
Weather report notes warm conditions persisting in the Breezes Desert 8.A. area with Friday night temperatures forecast to reach around the high 80s and Saturday near 92. Expect mostly clear to partly cloudy skies, with brief cooling later in the period and slight regional variations in humidity and wind.
Kelly Flier survives a crash near Cibola on Friday morning as a plane struck telephone wires and flipped over. The aircraft suffered damage but the airman sustained no injuries.
A terse government release notes the world wheat crop this year totals about 250 to 300 million bushels, below the 1930 harvest but above the decade’s early output. Officials cite weather and farming conditions and emphasize comparative figures rather than specific production totals for each region.
A Panhandle town endured extreme heat as temperatures spiked, with records from the local rail yard noting unusually high readings yesterday. Officials caution residents to take precautions amid the heat wave sweeping the region.
Governor Pat Neff travels to San Anger to visit his gravely ill brother, Sam Neff, staying to assist and lend support during the family emergency. The report notes Neff’s concern and the local community’s attention to the brothers’ condition.
Vienna reports the death of Dr. Jourt Unser a noted Austrian archaeologist aged 44 who rose to fame with the discovery of the Venus of Willendorf. Dr Bayer is mentioned as a colleague.
The report notes a drop in German passenger traffic amid wartime constraints. Officials report reduced civilian movement as security measures and resource strain limit travel. Data show fewer travelers on key routes, with rail and ferry services operating under tighter controls.
A suspect was arrested last night after a series of attacks on women in Port Artarum. Officers and county officials escorted him from the county to prevent mob violence as investigations continued. Victims include a 40-year-old woman assaulted in her home. others described a prowler entering bedrooms. Several men fired shots at prowlers. authorities vowed to file multiple criminal assault charges. Further victims, including a 13-year-old girl, are being identified.
Chilean student protesters, who gathered near a university in Santiago, defied authorities after an ultimatum was issued. Troops opened fire during the clash, with reports of injuries and ongoing efforts by authorities to restore peace as unrest continued into the night.
More than one-third of graduates from the United States Military Academy at West Point have been ordered to San Antonio to begin training, the War Department announced today. The move follows graduation at the academy and signals the start of new combat preparation.
Obituary notes the death of QUGHY, Swiss based official, at age 4, with mention of the Canonic Counselor for France role and the Latin region association. The sparse text confirms the passing and the title linked to France’s diplomatic circle.
Detectives investigated a fatal shooting on Houston and Tarede streets where Rannl Vadron, 22, was mortally wounded by Officer Pete Valdez during a resisting arrest. Witnesses described a struggle involving a blackjack, with Valdez sustaining multiple blows to the forehead and head before Vadron and a companion fled. Vadron died two hours after surgery at Robert Th. Geren hospital. No charges filed.
Chicago police investigated a late night bootician case at Gilin Hat involving Harold Seymour and Wright. Officers found two liquor jugs and a controversial exchange as suspects were led away, the scene described in a jagged transcription of the events.
Carter Oil company Oklahoma subsidiary of Ftandard Oil announces effective today at 10 am crude oil prices advance 20 cents per barrel on call grades Abroughant Oklahoma of Kansas. Chivter revised price to include gilt hives gravity at 27 cents per barrel and 2M gravils at 10 cents per barrel. The advance covers gravity and alkali at 2 cents, with price rise noted as widely expected.
Bills would make it a misdemeanor to hold the same cotton acreage in consecutive years. The Senate committee reported the measure favorable, while the House formed a subcommittee to pursue Representative J. Z. Msen’s bill.
Mountain men and tailon depart ment special officers searched pine ola peaks and mountain caves for Henrietta Schacter Calabi University evident who was sent into the Apache country by her alma mater to satisfy the young man’s mood of life, dropped Arora amht Saturdays.
Jute McTininuitts Inc filed to appeal a five rent ad valorem tax for mainte nance of a municipal advertising tract. The suit, against Vaud Anderton Co and Iwan Britt, began in a ninety five year court with an injunction granted, reversed on appeal, and a writ of error sought before the supreme court after a prehearing motion by plaintiff's counsel. The case mirrors a recent supreme court decision on jurisdiction and appeal rights.
Governor Sterling plans to sign and plan a flight to Houston for final approval as a federal court injunction limits troop movements. Oklahoma National Guard deploys near Durant with 43 enlisted and three officers to guard Red River area and monitor possible road reopenings amid martial law. General Barrett predicts a dull war period as Texas legislators consider toll bridge permissions to ease state control.
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