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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1931

Page

19

Preliminaries Near End In Olmns Suit

Legal proceedings in Corpus Christi as McKenzie Construction Company faces a demurrer. Attorneys argue, with a decision expected Monday, over city contract disputes and proposed damages while city officials assign special counsel roles.

Corpus Christi Teras Tune An Atry McKenzie Aula Almas Tee Mowlay Waursdar Attorusye Kopkine J. Dotson Atlartics Geran Boone Defense Vitares

Prospects Good for Turkey Crop in West Texas

In San Angelo Texas J Marschell says the West Texas turkey crop will yield solid profits similar to 1920 thanks to abundant feed. Tom Green county producers averaged around six cents per pound last year and expect the same price this year with a slightly higher market during Thanksgiving and Christmas periods.

San* Angelo Tex West Triar J. Marschell Tom Green County

Gila Monsters Arrive in U S Shipment of 50

A shipment of Mexican beaded Gila monsters arrives in the United States, one of about 15 known to have reached the country. The lot includes King and 40 others destined for shipment to other parts of the country. Locals in inaccessible jungles avoid catching the reptiles due to their deadly venom.

U. S New York Philadelab King Rainda Carly Tap Raven Ventinga Weary Tahoe

Three Kittens Get Hen for Mother

In Stephenville a local event involves three kittens receiving a hen for their mother. The report notes misprints and unclear details but mentions a resident adapting the scene and a feathered incident linked to the household.

Texas Canal Work Start Soon at Galveston

In Galveston the canal project near the intercoastal waterway is slated to begin soon. Officials note preliminary removals and preparation work will precede full construction, with details on timelines and crews forthcoming.

Texas Canal Galveston Waaz Galveston-Hort Arthur Arction Eames

Strikers Picket Mines In Western Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania strike action continues as state leaders push for settlement while Western Pennsylvania coal mines observe pickets and workers hold brief demonstrations. The scene centers on ongoing labor tension with miners in the region signaling readiness for further escalation, as unions and company officials exchange statements amid the dispute.

Pennsylvania Pittsburgh

Fisherman Catches Duck in Odd Tale

An unusual report describes a fisherman catching a duck near a river yesterday. The account, though fragmented, mentions locals named Fisherman and lines about bystanders and a mishap with the catch.

Drowning of Beauty Shocks Stir Fair at Greenwick Village

New clues emerged at the Stir Fair about a drowning incident near Long Beach as investigators weigh possible suspects. Courts and officials have yet to identify the killer, while the public awaits further evidence and a formal indictment in the case.

New York Vitis New Clues Greemwick Nmirdez Aga Stairs Stall Insuys

Watermelon Prices and Market Notes

Fragmented OCR text notes watermelon prices and market activity with references to vendors and production costs. It mentions a center point, retirements, and unclear figures about bushels and per bushel prices, with sporadic names and locations not fully readable.

Attack Planes Practice At Tealawk Squadroun Cleared

A squadron at Tealawk prepared for air practice near Gidenstens. The unit, from Sanh daitha Sai, was set to conduct a yield maneuver aimed at improving defense readiness and anti submarine patrols.

Tealawk Sanh

Courthouse vacated as Austin plans move from old site

The Austin courthouse will be vacated this month as offices move from the old chamber on a block west of the current street. The building, linked to the state for past uses, is seen both for possible repurposing and for demolition, with strong opinions on its fate and memories of notable trials and hangings tied to its history.

ASTIN Omticilly Wraiis Cavinty Con Choure Che Abt Courthance Sig “Agron Lanl He Shire al Ahe Dan Moodr J. Frank Sartis Fort Worth Blof Chippe Norris Olin Wo Migs Lonlig Leigh Jung J. B. Menot Jones Henry Cheaimons Wax Guadalupe San Antonio Xide Austin

Cotton Market Trends Signal Mixed Week in SHV

Market notes show uneven activity with scarce buyers and sporadic trading. Prices drifted, reflecting tentative demand from mills and exporters amid shifting futures and regional supply signals.

Connor Escape Probe Goes to Jury in Robbery Case

A probe into a jail break and firearms theft last month led to a grand jury indictment process. Jailer connections and five suspects, including Madge Sutton and Ally Woods, face possible charges of robbery with firearms and associated crimes.

Connor J. 1 Antonio Snlertinnixt Loring J.B. Sutton Sandy Martin Cllr Mackie Madge Satton Cty Auswer Tunderke Dude Thompson Chern Iail Sutton San Miehel JM. Mowith

Body found in Guadalupe River tragedy in Texas town

The body of Walter Shanklin, 37, drowned in the Guadalupe River while swimming Sunday afternoon. He was with companions who could not save him as he fatigued during the crossing. A separate incident reports Frank Anders, 43, dead in a car crash near Guadalupe, with injuries noted.

Sonkales Tesas Walter Shanklin W. T. Shanklin Guadalupe River Shanklin Es Farlier Frank Anders Guadalupe Grinsdalupe

Grain Market Mixed With Downward Wheat Trends

Grain trading showed wheat futures easing while corn and other grains faced selling pressure. reports from Kansas and river market areas noted moisture concerns and potential harvest delays, with mixed prices and cautious demand across elevators and terminal points.

Houston Girl Dies in Beach Crash After Night Drive

Galveston June 18 report that Mise Latres Warlell, 20, of Houston, died in a car crash shortly after 2 o clock in the morning. She was found near the seaside and the injuries were fatal. Authorities are investigating the crash and its circumstances.

Houston Galveston Lune Warlell

Livestock Prices Track Wide Market Across Regions

A fragmented report lists cattle and hog prices, with figures for vealers, steers, and heifers across markets in Chicago, Oklahoma City, and Saint Louis. It notes shifts in demand and supply, including cull cattle, calves, and sheep values, while citing specific price ranges and per hundredweight figures amid regional pricing differences.

Descendant of Famed Seaman to Follow Legacy in Service

ANCSLON June 15 A descendant of Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Sehles, Bobby Fahia of Tiouslon, aims to emulate his forebear’s era. He plans active duty in July, after graduating from a naval academy at Annapolis and earning commendations.

Ancslon Robert Bobby Fahia Tiouslon Winfield Scott Sehles Fontetene Fable Ensiga Ae Naval Zenitemy Annapolitear Oliloya Cervera Santiago de Crd

Music Teachers Convene in Houston November 25

The ITesar Music Teachers association issued an invitation to members to attend the 104 convention in Houston. President Amr oi Hack and Dalen hoandyigod will address the gathering at the chamber in the conventinty area on November 25.

Houston Jaye Itesar Music Tradhes’ Association Ite Amroi Hack Dalen Eemine Conventinty

Chang Accused of Opposing Foreigners in China

A garbled report from Sunn 15 describes FONGKONG and MS government former foreign minister Yen Chen accusing Chiang Kai-shek of plotting to curtail foreign privileges in China. The text is unclear but centers on opposition to foreigners and a high level political clash.

Chang Fongkong Sunn Fugene Chen Dlay Chiang Kai Slink iGwnall China

Brownsville Names New College Dean Amid shuffled text

An unclear notice from Brownsville reports a change in college leadership with a new dean named Venar Inne 1 HF Toit. The fragment mentions Perenssilia high echo and a printed appeal tied to the university, but details are garbled and uncertain.

Brownsville Urownseitak Venar Toit Perenssilia High Echo Evan

Houston to Start City Improvements

Vague early report notes public works planned in Houston with details unclear. Mentions possible road or infrastructure projects and city officials but exact scope, dates, and funding remain unspecified.

Houston

Detroit Race Result Shrouded in Odds and Figures

Fragmentary text describes a race in Detroit with tangled, garbled mentions of participants Lou Meyer and Roy Angelos along with references to odds, percentages, and financial details. The readable content is insufficient for a clear event recount.

Lou Meyer Detroit Les Opt Roy Angelos Hin Niles Pie Howe Ali Brah

Crockett Fair Slated for Ozonn show and rodeo

The annual Crockett fair and stock show to be held at Ozonn on July 28 and 4. The event features sheep and goat classes, registered stock, riding, dancing, and a large sales market. Committee members include J W Oirene, Allen Moberison, Jon T Davidson, J M Dudley, A Montgomers, Paul Werner, and Roy Backer with judges Lee Childress and Houston Stephens.

Ceachett County Eal Association Ozonn J. W. Oirene Allen Moberison Jon T Davidson Coreal J. Ad Larick Mrean Ilirevtor M. Dudley Riding Montgomers Royung Paul Werner Mves Roy Backer Co Lors Ascoiid G. Horner da Sea

British Abandon Sub Salvage Work

Reports say salvage operations for the sunk British submarine Laselgen at Wel haiwei were abandoned after mud covering two feet. Eighteen men aboard her remain unnamed in the mangled wording.

Gubboo Cina Laselgen

Death Claims Dr H L Williams Coach of Minnesota Shift

Dr Lenre B Williams, a 22 season head football coach at the University of Minnesota and originator of the Minnesota Shift, died after a long illness in Minnaatonig Minnesota on July 15. He guided the team to notable schemes and LNG defensive innovations during his tenure.

H. L. Williams Lenre B Willinina Lund University of Minnesota Minnesota Tere Lola

Stock Market Review From New York Opening

New York markets opened on a mixed note with gains in some securities and declines in others. Banking shares remained strong while railroad equities showed signs of consolidation amid tentative moves, as investors awaited further guidance from policy makers.

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Money and Metals WNDON METALS News Brief

Fragmentary OCR text references prices and listings for metals and finance items. Mentions locations, dates, and vendors in a terse market note style. Unable to determine full entities or clear events from the damaged lines.

Auriola Gets 100 Control In City Zoo Chain

A fragmented report notes city officials enact a zoological chain ordinance on a Monday, transferring powers to the municipal board and returning operation oversight to the Park Commissioner. The text is garbled but indicates a transfer of control and related expenses.

City Zoological Chain Sepenlel Konday Auuniepal Soo Ree Taecoh Trubiats Ie Howeit Sng Ho

Chicago Dairy Foods and Poultry Prices Across Markets

A mash of scattered market listings shows Chicago dairy products and poultry prices, with weights and costs noted for items like butter, eggs, chicken, turkey, and creamer. Other entries mention Fort Worth meat totals, Kansas City poultry, and New York poultry markets with varied price quotes and packaging details.

Church to Hold Special Meetings at Nearby Village Chapel

A local church announces special meetings led by Pastor Anthony at the parish hall in the village. The revival will focus on prayer, scripture, and community outreach with services open to all residents.

Ipevind heMt At & Hy L Sie Tre Ohne Hes Anthony Pasints

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