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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1931

Page

3

Capone Succession Fight Sparks Chicago Gang War

With Capone's territory at stake a clash looms between Capone retinue remnants and a Bugs Moran led mob alliance. An official cautions new gans may be taken for a ride as two gangsters are shown killed at the end of a violent ride. Frankie Foster, who crossed Moran, faces new danger after an arrest in Los Angeles last year.

Capone George Bugs Bioran Ing Chicago Frankie Foster Moran Gapone Foster L. A

Former sleuth Helo on Un Ghirges case arraigned

T Reott Walling, once a city detective, was arraigned in federal court on charges of possession and manufacture of liquor and possession of equipment for liquor production. He pleaded not guilty with a hearing set, and was held on bond. Police raid on his home at 611 Avenue 2 yielded a 225 gallon seizure and other equipment for illicit distillation.

T. Reott Walling United States Cone Taul Poscesson Walling Avenue 2 Prohibition

Circus Train Wreck Linked to Bengal Tigers in Mexico

Mazina Paghuuda reports that a circus train wreck 18 years ago near Villa del Carbon left a small colony of Bengal tigers in the mountains. The tigers descend to prey on cattle in lower lands and have killed several people. The wreck involved whiskey, mash, and barrels, with the Matocilla crew blamed for the loss.

Bengal Tigers Mexico Paghuda Mazina Villa del Carbon Aliger Villa America

Mothers to Meet in Highland Park

Highland Mark Mathers club schedules a meeting at the Highland Park recreational building on Wednesday at 1 p.m. New members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Highland Park Highland Mark Mathers’ Club BP. m Uie Ulighland Ark

New York Dry Agents Open Liquor Drive

New federal prohibition agents today began a liquor string of raids targeting speakeasies and restaurants. Police reported 22 men arrested on liquor violations as efforts continued to curb illicit alcohol amid large shipments and widespread sales.

N.Y New York Nbigts New Federal Prohibition Agenta Erty Todgy Tuidel Deardial Sim

Artificial Pever Used on Asthma in Chicago

Amateur OCR fragment reports on an electrical device claimed to treat asthma patients in Chicago. The garbled text mentions a doctor, government commission, and a county hospital, but details are unclear and names are misspelled. The article lacks coherent facts.

Chicago Aa Furmlage Sane Kovernment Comcrisalony Weil Feinberg

Kelly to Fill Big Shortage in Flying Training

War department announces temporary shift at Selly thel Aviation School as training concentrates on qualifying pilots to meet a shortage of pursuit and bombardment fliers. The Tom Kelly field class will include 60 pursuit students, 24 bombardment, and 27 in observation. Senior instructors and officers reassigned due to leave and transfers while personnel cover the gaps.

Selly Thel Ft War Kelly Field Jom K. Cannon Warsuit Hirst Ned Schramm Joby W. Monahan J. A. Mallison K. Ramey Emil CG. Kiel Mosell Field Mabama L. J. Gaair Gars J. A. Samford J. T. Block Tla A B Mckland Patrick W. Pennington Trosfeerel

Greyhound Leader Defends State Bus Laws

Paul W. Dibbetes, president of Southland Greyhound Lines, defends state bus regulation. He says speeches at the Texas Coach Owners Association meeting unfairly criticize last year’s laws. He supports bills regulating vehicle size, width, and weight, noting industry approval from many members.

Texas Hun Owners Association Fort Wart Paul W. Dibbetes Southland Greyhound Lines San Antonio Fic Fie Southland Trees Hound Lines Regislalon

Texas May Track Arkansas Peach Market Notice

A garbled report notes an Arkansas peach market tactic aimed at local truck drivers to evade controls. The message to Lices asks public discussion. Arkansas highway authorities set rules for out of state buyers. Harvest expected ready for market around July.

Arkansan G. Luecay Lices Arkansas Arkaneos

Fess to Remain At GOP Helm After Election

Senator Simeon Beas remains national committee leader at the Republican Party. Announcement came after President Moorer met in the White House amid widespread reports of an impending resignation.

Waists Wasilington Simeon TD. Beas Fri Wall

Spain Assembly to Study Constitutional Reform

Spain's assembly will study a proposed constitution revision aimed at securing universal suffrage and limiting nobility privileges. The draft, prepared under MACIONI2 and Proel, seeks to reorganize religious freedoms and civic probate rules. The plan will squarely face debate when the assembly reconvenes in July.

Couple Sought In Jailbreak and Escape

Police seek Jack Andrews and a woman aiding his escape from Nuecea county jail in Corpus Christi Sunday night. Details say Andrews used three saw blades to climb from a second story window with a borrowed car. a San Antonio rendezvous was reported. Authorities traced a visiting woman who allegedly smuggled tools and aided the pair’s escape, checking rental and mileage records to identify her.

Jack Andrews Wafer Reds United Worman Olin Nuecea County Corpua’ Christi Sam Antonin Tueadag San Antonio Andrus Goepys Christi Iril-Tuai John Gray Ji. C. Perrow Nuk Corjis

Turkey Crop Troubles Hit Bastrop Area

In Bastrop Texas during June, a severe crop failure affected turkeys. Cold weather and diseases reduced hatchlings and caused many deaths among poults. Despite prior problems, last season’s production on year was fairly good with large numbers of birds distributed to armors through the waning market.

Turkey Bastrop Tesas Tarkera

Legger Suspect Killed in Battle Amid Tight Prohibition Clash

In a heated confrontation with a federal agent, Legger Suspect was killed during a raid. Griffin reportedly engaged authorities, drawing and firing as the scene unfolded. The incident occurred in a tense but unnamed location and involved multiple individuals, with authorities later identifying key participants.

Unclear Notes on American Envoy Arrival in Hamburg

Fragmentary report states American envoy in Hamburg, no clear names or dates. Mentions Rath Roath and an American minister to Denmark, with garbled lines about a vessel and a potential assignment in the United States.

Hamburg Hamberg Lyeeney Trute Boels Rath Roath Ameran Denmark Hr Wied Jaet Vad Gasien United Staten

Walley Raises No Re Corn Ban Benito

In Hevilley farmers face corn shortages as Monty Alsmeyer notes reduced harvests and shifting markets. The valley agricultural station at Weslien tests taller corn while cotton yields improve in the irrigated sector, but overall prospects vary for tortillas and local prices.

Benito Hevilley Monty Alsmeyer Canmerin County Noreage Shiva Faemern Valley Agricultural Experiment Station Weslien Voller

Professor Claims Perfect Child Not Normal

In Los Angeles a UC professor reports at a national convention that among 200 boys and 200 girls observed over a semester, 80 percent of the boys and 7 percent of the girls showed attention and behavior problems such as talking, daydreaming, and disobedience, indicating a high rate of misbehavior among boys.

Los Angeles Inne de Vion Viveit B. Dicksson University of California

Railroad merger to take effect at midnight officials announce

Officials of the Wiener Memle and Engleraad railroad announce that the 1K and D Railroad company merger becomes effective at midnight. Details suggest formal transition to the new combined entity.

Wiener, Memle and Engleraad

Rail Merger Last Step Seen In York Report

In New York June 70 to 2, executives met to hear George Slade's report as arbitrator on Pennsylvania Railroad tie up and Nickel Line rights. A normal division likely to be announced soon after detailed talks. Public notice indicates major steps toward a con validation in the eastern rail merger plan.

Dew York Tha Lings George Slade Pennsylvania

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