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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1931
Page
1
In Austin a measure seeks an extra session to approve a special pension and restore unity in fiscal policy. The proposal, tied to agricultural relief and tax provisions, was referred to committees as lawmakers weigh the impact on general prosperity and farmers’ costs.
A Park Theater project includes pressing dressing rooms built for performances. The rooms were constructed upon the San Antonio Civic Company’s recommendation with company members noting water buckets and a dressing line used during acts.
Park Commissioner Jacos Bu announced Monday the vacancy in the governor's palace custodian role following the death of Myre. The appointment fills the gap as a member of the government council, with restoration duties noted. An advertisement in the notice mentions a draught area hospitality feature and local apple pie offerings from California growers for tonight's dinner.
Houston July 27 The Hiselary of and Gan company Ston dey spracered it behinds the nine dat advance to Golf Cent prade off initiated by the Humble company July 24. The Sinclair price is retroactive to the foregoing date with new BL cent rates for below 25 gravity and a differential up to 25 gravity and above. Texan Company and Va evurmompany posted only Tackpark crofe and are the tomatoc Purchaseer not yet meeting the Humble advance.
The Opera Company will present a musical comedy in The Vagabond at Naokea Garden Theater in Stackenridge Park. The show starts at 8 15 p m Tuesday night. Tickets are on sale at the municipal auditorium.
A brutal murder of Miss Nemmetler, a 29 year old woman, in an Apache reservation area prompts investigations. Deputies say about 100 Indians and three white men are suspects and have been questioned. several suspects released pending reinterviews. Authorities plan further questioning as federal and state officials pursue clues. The body was transported to Winslow for autopsy. motive remains unclear.
The Texas legislature adopted a plan to invite James A. Reed of Missouri to address the body on world currency conditions and monopolies. The House is conducting an investigation into whether the state is dominated by trusts and combinations and plans to examine this claim.
Vir Gowert was appointed to restore Zion Field by the city recreation department on Monday. Bass, superintendent of recreation, announced the action.
Grand Rapids July 27 A new plant twenty miles from here will sort beans without human touch using 200 automatic cells of a photoelectric sorting machine. The facility, built by Lytoe Electric Sorting Machinery, will operate by fall and feature robot belts that handle beans in precise colour grades.
Edward Carratilla, 24, of 212 Kinga Court, reports being held up and robbed by two men on Monday as he walked home. They used a knife to threaten him, took a small amount of cash, and injured his hand before escaping. He sought treatment at Green Hospital for his injuries.
Survey reveals nearly a million emilears search men wasted by unscientific distribution of policemen’s waders. The committee warns that medical devices will be used in Chicago, Buffalo, and Southie as methods to improve distribution.
July 27 Kansas City reports extreme heat across the plains with a cooling trend expected later. Weather observers note scattered readings and a low pressure area centered over Williston, North Dakota, bringing temperatures near 90s across the region and highs around 100 in several towns including Dickinson and Pierre.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports Gov Murray vows fight against federal injunctions over the Durant bridge toll. martial law discussed, soldiers on guard, federal order to keep the parallel free bridge closed while tolls remain. Murray predicts broader constitutional conflict if federal authority extends to highway access.
Local West Texas grain market reports farmers storing grain in barns and homes as prices rise. Wheat trades between 27 and 42 cents with recent gains around 30 cents per bushel. Farmers hold back supply amid tighter market demand and awaiting better selling opportunities.
Fragmented OCR summarizes a chaotic scene with mentions of gold coins, local figures, and government quotes. References to Memphis citizens rejecting a gold coin and remarks on state and federal issues appear amid disjointed phrases about photography, rental bureaus, and a fountain of unclear events. The passage shows uncertain names and numbers, likely from a political or economic placeholder item.
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