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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1931

Page

3

Youth awaits murder trial in Colorado town case

Colt Svoeckon and a 82 year old teacher are central as Colorado officers prepare to question a youth accused of murder. Disputes include alibi details and motive with Sheriff Johnston backing a theory of a hired killer and a body left in a haystack before being moved.

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Mayors Deny Drinking Reports

Nineteen American men who toured the Mennce region deny any excessive drinking during the journey. They declared there had been no friction or problems on the trip.

New York Omnayare Mennce Millsion United States Tony Abarril Ares

Train Kills Cowboy Walking on Track WINTH DEER

Joel McFlreath, 87, was killed late Fenlerday when struck by a passenger train as he walked toward his brother Tohn McElreath’s home near Winth Deer. Reports say he was likely deaf and did not hear the train’s whistle.

Tesny Joel McFlreath Fenlerday Irvin Deneke Tohn McElreath Tolally Briel

Hoover Plan on War Debt Praised

New York, June 22. Taylor, chairman of the United States Steel corporation, refers to Hoover's proposal to delay war debt payments for one year as a first rate contraction wave that should be fully appreciated abroad.

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Atlanta Mayor Derides Ouster

ATAW YORK June 22 Damien Te Key of Manta Ga returning today with 18 alter masone from on month’s pondwill faye of France characterized again in utter ances on prohibition and joined move for blue reenit.

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Auto crash victim unidentified in recent incident

A fragmented report notes an auto crash with no identified victim. The garbled text mentions a male driver, a fatal impact, and references to multiple names and locations, but key details remain unreadable. Further clarification is required to confirm identities or circumstances.

Safe Robbing Learned at Reformatory

Police in Brownsville report a youth confessed to breaking into a state reform school safe at Catesville. Lieutenant John T. Armstrong questioned the suspect who claimed training occurred at the reform school but denied widespread instruction. The unnamed juvenile and an accomplice faced formal charges for the heist.

Brownsville Polles John T. Armstrong Catesville

Murder Intensifies Racketeering Probe in Movie Inquiry

Chicago report notes the state's attorney broadening a racketeering probe tied to the Motion Picture Operators union. The target, Thomas Meloy, business agent of the union, faces intensified inquiry after a Saturday murder and a drive-by shooting in Midwest City.

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Bandits Lift 1000 From Night Club Patrol

A group of bandits robbed a night club, taking about $1000 from patrons and escaping. Police said the incident occurred early today as 25 people were at the venue, unnamed witnesses reported. No injuries were listed and authorities are investigating.

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Deficit Cut by Tax Money

Washington June 22 The federal deficit was trimmed by second installment 1920 income tax payments. June 19 receipts totaled 41,093,048 lowering the deficit from the prior month. By month end year to date figures show improved collections and revised downward year end projections to about 800 million dollars. Customs revenue and other tax items also reported against earlier figures.

Washington, D. C Treasury Customea

Verdict Withheld in Betz Death for Another Witness

A judge postponed a verdict in the Betz death case pending statements from a second witness. The defendant is suspected of involvement in the shooting at a home on Neptune Street. Family members described a long past feud and noted the defendant’s alleged threats before the fatal gunfire. Funeral services were held at St Cecilia Church with Rev Garriga officiating. Surviving relatives include a widow, five children, and several siblings.

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Sumre of HUDOLPH C. AL SUMPRE funeral details

Obituary notes the death of Hudolph C. Al Sumpre at home in San Antonio after long residence there. Funeral services conducted by A.M. at the Anchor Jadec No. 426.4. The deceased was born in Germany and worked in building and contracting. Survivors include several relatives in San Antonio and elsewhere.

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DROWNED AT WEEKEND DROWNS IN TEXAS EDGES

Five people drowned over the weekend in Texas. Agnes Corine Cathey, 12, from Brom word, and four others including William Brott of Amarillo and Miguel Guerrero of Austin died in separate incidents. The incidents occurred near San Angelo and Amarillo in boats and river waters, with rescues of some bystanders.

Agnes Corine Cathey Bromword Robert W. de Lones Lynchburg Miguel Guerrero Austins William Brott Amarilla Victor Block San Angelo Brott Shill Ron Dirs OW. Brott Amarillo Bor Canyon Dioek Lake Naseworthy Itis Garls Monitos Delaney Houston Cather

U S Retail Sales Decline Amid Weather and Water Incident

U S commerce department reports retail sales around 25 000 000 000 with mixed boosts and declines across sectors. In California a drowning incident occurred near Brownwood while a weather bureau forecast hinted at cooler conditions ahead.

West St John Waterfront Fire Destroys Harborside Facilities

A blaze swept the West St John waterfront today, destroying whale harbor facilities and several warehouses. Costs are being tallied as authorities assess damage to local industry and adjoining structures.

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Mysterious Ad Promotes Road to Independence

A garbled user submission advertises a plan to buy a business vow and start on a road to independence. The text includes fragmented phrases about profits, light classed aids, and an exceptional bys in Glassification 80, with unclear dates or entities.

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Congressman's Bibel Debate Mirrors School Controversy

Congress endeavouring to influence school policy faced a national dispute as Representative Joseph Gavagan confronted religious content in curricula amid heated comments. The exchange highlighted governing roles, education standards, and church-state considerations shaping early 20th century policy discussions.

Peru Strike Has Little Success

In Lima Peru a 24 hour general strike called by the Confederation of Peruvians to Protect against government suppression met little effect. Uninformed reports said trade unions ignored the Confederation’s order and continued work at fields of Unlara and the sugar plantations of Chielnyard.

Lima Peru Confederation of Peruvians Unlara Chielnyard

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