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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1931
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane discusses American leadership amid global tensions, contrasting U S debt and Soviet industrial aid with a call for practical Georgia state action. He highlights Spain’s religious strife, advertising power, and Milwaukee police crime strategy as reflections of a complex, unsettled world.
Reports say Morrison K. Tigan, Connor, Taesdy and others were captured after a gunbattle with Albuquerque and San Angelo officers. An escapees’ quintet faced charges linked to kidnapping and extortion of Morrison. Authorities say the operation involved armed deputies and a running clash across city lines with weapons identified as those taken from the San Angelo jail guards.
Forecast covers northeast and central regions with moderate winds. Temperatures near 74 degrees are expected Tuesday through Wednesday. Partly cloudy nights continue through Trieste and nearby areas with no significant precipitation anticipated.
In Guadalajara last night a theater show was disrupted as spectators assaulted actors and threw missiles, prompting police to intervene and suspend the performance. The chaotic incident involved injured participants and a halted event as authorities investigated.
Gapone pleaded guilty today to evasion of income tax as part of a wide case involving U5 and related charges. Judge James W. Wilkes tallied the sentence, with the court noting the political and legal implications of the proceedings.
Readable weather notes describe continued heat with high temperatures around the mid nineties. Winds shift and humidity remain high. Rain chances are limited, with San Antonio expected to stay dry into midweek.
Local police seized eight suspects in a Dallas Memphis robbery case tied to a national wire raid. Extradition proceedings move forward as the group faces charges and potential return to Tennessee after the May arrest.
A fragmented report notes Britain grappling with a land tax crisis as Chancellery outlines provisional provisions. The document hints at widened tax measures and potential reforms, signaling a period of economic strain and political contention.
A Black inmate, Thomas Jasper, completed sentencing in Mt Ville Alabama, with a reference to a white girl harmed in her home. Authorities later identified white men who fled with him, and the incident prompted renewed jail security concerns.
Kansas City market report notes the first car of wheat arriving amid mixed trading. Traders monitor prices as buyers and sellers react to early supply signals.
An excerpt recounts a perilous sea voyage as the ship Wynning agend fights heavy seas near the Norland coast. The Nautilus struggles with engine failures, towlines, and drift while a shipping board tanker is asked to alter speed. Weather worsens, repairs finish late, and the narrative hints at ongoing peril at sea.
City officials announced a sweeping plan at city hall to reduce wages across departments for the current fiscal year, aiming to trim costs by about 2.6 million dollars. The move affects dozens of workers including a telephone switchboard staffer and various department heads, with several positions to be eliminated or reassigned and some payouts reduced. Details show budget tightening across most city services, with phased reductions and optional reassignments to maintain essential operations.
A vigil at Lingla Ay Chiet’s grave concluded as funds dwindled. Relatives and friends collected 200 in His will for a final tribute, but the estate could cover only limited postmortem homage expenses.
Pioneer Freighters Open Annual Reunion in South Australia features a war story of pine wood, a faded cast of members, and a tribute to the group’s history. President J. Laibe presided as visits and a token rake were presented, with speeches by Cape Merk and other officers. The event closes with a note about continuing coverage on page 2.
A. B. Steyphena, chief deputy to Herlar, announced that taxes collected by June 4 fell about 4 percent from last year. The report notes penalties for late payment and outlines the timing of penalties, with details on district taxes and rate changes for the year.
Rangchon reports deadly clash as 25 people are detained in a city protest. Military police quell unrest, with casualties and arrests amid a broader rebellion across the region.
Memorial service honors President Harding with formal ceremony as leaders like Coolidge Hoover and others praise his wartime leadership and resilience. Speakers stress disillusionment behind his death and recall the Washington Conference era, while noting his cordiality and impact on the nation.
Fragments list rooms for rent and prices such as 950 week, 220 week, 158 week, and 4.0n with locations like 419 Marana and 288. Contains garbled names and terms, forgings of addresses, and unclear amenities. Indicates many other alternatives and inquiries but details are unreadable.
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