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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1931

Page

2

Maverick Seeks County Wide Tax Committee

Maverick asks county commissioners to form a 26 member committee to advise on next fiscal year’s tax rate. He urges impartial property valuation review and changes, citing an estimated county valuation rise from about 475,000,000 to 525,000,000 and naming proposed committee members from The Light, San Antonio Express and Weekly Dispatch publishers. The valuation survey results expected soon will guide the process.

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R C A in Plea to Retain Licenses

Representatives of the Hodin Corporation of America told the reins commission that any ruling to prevent them from using the 1409 teenaca would irreparably harm their business. The commission opened hearings to determine if it can renew the license as the TR. C. A. faces a United States plate court ruling in Delaware over Clayton anti trust actions in its contracts.

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Wright Receives Honorary Degree Amid Honors

Orville Wright of Dayton, famed inventor of the airplane, was awarded an honorary degree by a local college. Wright, a native of Indiana, received the bachelor of science degree at the ceremony, marking a notable honor in his long career.

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Steel May Boost Commodity Prices Reported In Chicago

A garbled Chicago market note suggests steel price trends may lift commodity values. Analysts see potential for a broad rise in prices across related sectors if steel costs strengthen, with traders awaiting clearer data.

Chicago Minnie Prigg

Children to Hold Pageant Rehearsal

Children of the cast of Alleo's Dream of Wordorlanin will gather for a pageant rehearsal at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Ming Vlatuo Poole is listed as director in the city recreation department announcements.

Re-Elect President at Nanking Dinner Event

A fragmented report notes a ceremony in Nanking where officials discuss re electing the president of a Chinese remitilen by TF Renato Saf. The text is unclear but indicates a formal gathering and potential confirmation of leadership.

Nanking Chtra O Chinem Wal Shek

League suit hearing delayed in San Antonio case

Plaintiffs led by A B Weakley and Charles Dickson seek an audit and financial statement from Mayor C M Yambies and city commissioners for 531226.08 alleged misexpended. action tied to annexation funds and city salaries. Judge Breve na may hear motion for mandamus to publish city finances.

A.B. Weakley Charles’. Dickson Citizens' League C. M. Yambies Illegel Ben Poark Frederick Brevena City of Sanantonio Ve M- Chambers Monumup Meyer, Chowbers Franke H. Husbich Dbil Wright Foul B. Sleffler Jacob Mablula Walter Tatsch Mount Lord Sdugment Grey Chambers Stevens Payee Farsi Iofendaula Khaw Yremplik

Convict Shot in Attack on Guard at Western State Penitentiary

Eddyville, ysg. Tane Tayi Carl Crowder, serving 29 years for bank robbery, was shot to death at Western State Penitentiary today by guard O. F. Logedon after an alleged strike. Coroner Shelly Dunn returned a verdict of justifiable homicide.

Eddy Ville Ysg Tane Tayi Carl Crowder Aiute O. F. Logedon Browder Athim Shelly Dunn

Wrong Road to Mexico Flight from San Antonio to El Paso

A couple aimed to fly from New York to Santa Barbara by air, but their route led them to Mexico after first touring San Antonio and El Paso in an autogiro. The leg of their projected journey included a stop in Mexico before continuing toward their original destination.

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Mexican ranch hand accused in double shooting near Matamoros

In Mexico near the Rio Grande, 16 year old Solis confessed to shooting American geologist Mitchell after a quarrel at a crude camp. Mitchell, who recently arrived from San Francisco, died from bullet wounds. Solis faces charges and possible trial in Yautepec after being apprehended near Affel following a 12 hour manhunt.

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Autogiro and Couple Held Near Mexican Border

A New York to Santa Barbara trip via an autogiro ended when Mr and Mrs Walter Uffmann were seized by Mexican authorities after landing near Ojinaga across the border from Presidio. The craft, valued at 12000, was seized and the travelers were detained as plans unraveled for a supposed publicity party and a mission to Marfa. Authorities reported attempts to reroute via the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific lines. The couple later reached San Antonio with their party.

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Wichita Flood Waters Forcing Downtown Car Access

A heavy rainstorm drenched Wichita downtown last night with waist high water in main streets. Patrons sought higher ground to reach their cars as water breached a large garage roof, delaying theatergoers and flooding storefronts.

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Arraign Four On Liquor Charges In City Court

Two women and two men faced United States Commissioner Paul Lockhart on liquor charges. Bertha Crosbie pleaded not guilty to possession and sale of liquor. released on $100 bond. Acao Tico Degdatti pleaded guilty to possession and sale of liquor. bond set at $100. Prohibition agents testified to quantities of whiskey gin and wine seized on Morales Street. Jarenzo Galvan charged with manufacture and possession of illicit liquor pleaded guilty. bond set at $1,000. A man named Gene Barredo also faced liquor charges and pled guilty with a $70 bond set.

United States Paul Lockhart Bertha Crosbie Klein Street Aca Tico Degdatti Lockhart Probi

Mann Act Charge Hearing Slated in Arkansas and Missouri

Moruay afternoon hearing planned on Mann Act charge. Lafayette Thompson charged at Little Rock with Mann Act violation. Thompson was arrested near Meckspringy, 45 miles west, by deputy John Vann on a fugitive warrant. Indictment returned at Little Rock. bond set at $1,000.

Moruay Lafayette Thompson Little Rock Ark Ile Mann Thommtson Meckspringy John Vann United States Agsianine Mairabal Little Hoes Arkanans

Suspect in Capone Activities Bailed

Tolin Helnan, linked with Al Capone in a 68-man raid, was surrendered to the United States marshal after posting a 5000 dollar cash bond and released. Deputy Marshal Faie Ward Wing oversaw the Capone case with seven other defendants at the federal building.

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Former President of WCTU Dies in Castile

Misa Anne Gordon age 73 of Franaton Tl finois, former president of the International Woman's Christian Temperance Union, died today in a somber auditorium. She authored several books for children and was a noted reformer. A separate fire caused $50,000 in fines and $20,000 in damage, destroying a grocery store and damaging a department store and a theater.

W.C.T.U Castile M— Misa Anne Gordon Franaton Tlfinois International Women'’x Christian "Temperance Union Wen Miss Gordon Sarnegif Ghia Amoke

Fort Worth transit lobby warns of hostile bus bills

June meeting of the motor transportation association in Fort Worth warns members that destructive bus industry bills will return each session. Leader Tarrett urges vigilance to protect the industry as lawmakers push new measures. Also notes a column of foreign names and an Atlantic flight reference.

Fort Worth Motor Trasportation Leiness Association Vexas Tarrett

Announcement of March 1931 Blum ads and stockholder note

Announcement stating advertisements began around March 4 1931 published by successor corporation. It declares that the estate of Emil Blum deceased and Max Blum and Emil Blum Co. are not connected or associated as stockholders or in any capacity with Blum Inc.

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