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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1931
Page
9
A fragmented July report notes a push for a 10 percent freight rate increase before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The discussion centers on rail service efficiency and funding, with officials citing financial strains and capacity limits.
Mrs. S. Stanwfod Menkes, wife of a prominent attorney, was awakened by three men at pistol point who forced her to open a safe and stole jewels valued at about R100,000. The intruders gagged servants and fled after entering the second floor bedroom.
Petitioners prefer starting the pad rte on highway 46 heading toward Seguin claiming a modern 100 foot wide road will cut seven miles off the trip. They argue Commerce street route adds about a half mile, cannot widen due to cemeteries, and would hinder funeral processions. Mrs St. UW Cashbanks chairs 70 petitioners. Major Chawbern previously supported Commerce street but widening would cost property loss.
Jose Francisco Valles, 17, jailed in Hidalgo County on liquor violations after officers raided his residence three miles south of Mission. Yablez and seven others arrested on similar charges. Valle attacked Deputy Sheriff Dick Adams during the raid. deputy reportedly shot.
Frank G Himiress of San Antonio is among Adver ix federalion wft Americw convention nominees in New York City. Jina has been named to the directors’ committee, a move seen as likely to assure election. Over 20 delegates attend from across the country as elections loom Thursday amid a business upswing after a severe depression.
Mrs John Phelan hosts a Marginal chapter gathering for Girl Reserve volunteers at Mrs Horace Walton’s residence. Attendees include Miss Olivia Nolte and Miss Mary Alley from Houston plus chaperones and local leaders. Activities featured a tour of the Spanish Governors’ palace, a drive, a swim, and plans for a Texas Oklahoma outing.
A petition filed with Mayor G. M. Chamber protests the proposed state built road to Se guin, starting in Mast Commerce Street. The group from Hast Bille objects to the routing and cites several reasons they believe the plan is flawed.
Eleanor Bolling Wilson widow of President Wilson sails for Poland aboard Leviathan to attend a monument ceremony in Poznan. She travels with her niece Mrs. Joh Falyanip Masling as part of a diplomatic visit and memorial event amid postwar arrangements.
92 Brooks Men to Randolph Field in Army Orders transfers 72 men from Brooks to Randolph as the arrival of the Twenty second Observation Squadron with 100 men from Massel Field Alabama is expected. The squadron is part of the Welsh Observation group to be stationed at Brooks after the Primary Flying School moves. The Twelfth Observation squadron will be moved to Brooks as the flying school transfers, with the group headquarters at Brooks.
A major Rome art event this year featured American artist Hazelson in Alisy Inghson’s exhibition. The show drew favorable comment from artists of many nationalities and the general public, illustrating strong acclaim for the artist in the heart of the Latin Quarter.
Columbus Ohio. The house finance committee killed one bill and failed to get enough votes to report out another aimed at taxing chain stores in Ohio. One measure mirrored a recently invalidated Indiana plan and the other would levy 50 dollars per store for chains with one to five outlets and 100 dollars for chains with more than five.
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