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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1931
Page
6
Chicago, July 30. The government moves to send Alphaste Capone to prison amid renewed focus on organized crime and bootlegging. Capone, long a symbol of Prohibition era crime, faces fresh charges as authorities push for severe penalties.
Capone rejects offer to write memoirs as prosecutors broaden crackdown on organized crime. Court actions target associates and money trails while Capone’s inner circle faces indictments and prison terms. Government aims to curb gangster influence and tax evasion schemes.
A chaotic excerpt from a Chicago Examiner report quotes Al Capone insisting he will retire from bootlegging and rackets after serving his Leavenworth term. He credits the Secret Six crime-fighting group of the Association of Commerce and attacks rivals, saying they’ll fade when he returns. Torrio is mentioned as having left the rackets with government aid.
A historic panorama extols San Antonio and South Western frontier life, praising its climate land and growth. The piece envisions tourism settlement and industry, highlighting beaches near Corpus Christi, canyon valleys, and a future of aviation and commerce driven by the city’s expanding role in the Great Southwest. It invites readers to consider investment and relocation to join a bustling metropolis with boundless opportunities.
A compact list of phone numbers and service lines for local emergency and municipal contacts. Includes Alamo Heights Fire Alarm at W. 6000, Police at Woodlawn 6000, San Antonio Fire Alarm Cr. 527, San Antonio Police Crackett 8000, and Utmost in Want Ad Service Cr. 2400.
A historical note discusses traveling salesmen in the advertising trade, their role in placing notices and notices, and how effective wording drives reader interest. It highlights how ads target readers and the revenue impact on publishers, with emphasis on persuasive communication across varying markets.
Fragmentary OCR lists rental and real estate agents, firms, and addresses. Mentions market postings and directories with place names like Crockett and Mealdo Inerslanent compane, highlighting ongoing rental and property listings in a local area.
A rental expert promotes a weekly service guiding renters to suitable properties within their budget. The piece mentions common fees, the process of matching with listings, and the emphasis on timely, clear information for tenants seeking apartments or homes. It notes prominent listings and concerns about hidden costs and agent charges.
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