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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1931

Page

3

Mart May Ban Foreign Market Practices

Possibility that officials will adopt measures banning foreign products in local markets. Commissioner Jacob Rubiola returned from Houston market inspection and indicated plans to study the Tonston market house operation for potential adoption. He noted interest in a new market structure similar to Houston with warehouses and a retail department store for local goods.

Jacob Rukueta Houston Markets Miles Tonston Rubioln Tie Houston Bowie Bousen Besitos Mont Fenit Ani Rulsioly

Stradal Services Held Thursday for Elmer Stendal

Funeral services for Elmer Stendal AG an advertising salesman were held Thursday at 1 pm from Porter Laring mortuary with Ter A Toon officiating. He was buried at his resting place, 20 Sacramento street. The service will be sent to Saint Louis MO for interment, leaving over the Missouri. Stendal, native of Saint Donia, had lived in San Antonio for three years and was a member of the Presbyterian church and of the American Terian. Surviving relatives include his wife Alena. one son Todd Henry Pradal. his mother Mrs. Deer Slenla. and several brothers and sisters in Missouri and Illinois.

Elmer Stendal Hell Do. m Toon Sacramento St. Louie Infermont Missouri St. Donia Steadat San Antonio Presbyterian Church Terian Big Wilow Alena Totin Henry Prradal Walter Raymond Strat Se. Lows Ong On Alsior Mrs. Ts Il Moenekhansen Velloyne

February Enlistments Reported Across 8th Corps Area

The Eighth Corps area headquarters listed 584 enlistments in February across recruiting districts. Fort Sam Houston contributed 124, Oklahoma City 102, with infantry leading branches at 102 new members. The air corps added 127, field artillery 17, cavalry 7. Of the total, 380 were co enlistees and recruits.

Eighth Corps Corps Fort Sam Holston Oklahoma City Xecon Infantry Orenulzations Bren Anir Corps Field Artillery

Senator Couzens Under Treatment At Garfield Hospital

Senator Couzens is hospitalized at Garfield Hospital receiving treatment for ailment described as not serious by hospital officials. Doctors report the illness is curable and under careful observation.

Senator Couzens Washington Garfield Hospital

Pantages Case Evolves as New Suspects Named in San Diego

Developments in the Hollywood glare mill scandal center on Caraillin Clark 16 of Los Angeles and a San Diego cabaret entertainer, with District Attorney Thomas Whelan signaling possible charges against John T. Mills. Surrender readings involve Gita Nitto and Helen Livingston, and preliminary hearings are slated for April 11. Jesse Shreve faces a March 31 examination.

University Service San Diego Calif Sharpes Alexamler Mulfie Tollywood Iris Caraillin Clark Los Angeles Thomas Whelan John T. Mills Anartnos Ser Gitia Nitto Arihue Fa Salio Oliver Clark Vollywwornl Bassaat Willa

Darst Creek Oil Hearing Held On Output Cut

In Austin on December 4, Parker, supervisor of the railroad commission oil and gas division, presided over a hearing on reducing allowable oil output for the Darst Creek and Salt Flat fields in South Texas. Operators in the Darst Creek field described a decrease from 40,000 to 20,000 barrels as expected and sought approval.

Darst Creek Austin Tezap Moreh MD. Parker Railroad Commission Hodt Todiay South Veras Operclora Darst Ereck

Worry Blamed for Basso Death by Own Action

A blurred 1914 style report blames worry and nervous strain for the suicide of Metropolitan Basso. The article cites personal distress and moral pressure, noting the individual's financial and social difficulties as factors in his rash act.

New Kirkland Theory Probed in Indiana Case

In Valparaiso Indiana on March 12 a plea is linked to Arione Grates's death from head wounds after a bottle strike, not from bruises by Virgil Kirkland. Defense lawyer Marratt Oíari seeks new witness to support a motion as Kirkland faces life imprisonment after conviction for a drinking party death at Tavill Thompson's Gary home.

Valparaiso, Ind Arione Grates Virgil Kirkland Lax Crumpacker Marratt O'iari Srhoe Eas Kirkland

Murder Mystery revived in England tied to Rost manhunt

In England a sensational unidentified man murdered in a car on a lonely lane led to renewed police attention. Alfred Arthur Rost is sought as Mrs Jessie Johnson believes the victim is her son, Charles Townsend, prompting new pictures and a Scotland Yard inquiry.

Aurora England Northington Lane Alfred Arthur Rost Tedford Jessie Johnson Afra Johnson Charles Ick Towensend Scntland Yard

Solons Near End of Unreported Measured Session

Texas legislature near the close of its session with days left to act on reported bills. Senate had 260 measures pending as it prepared to adjourn committees and finalize schedules. House debates continued over Simultain bill while Utilities regulation and press-source confidentiality drew attention amid hearings and patrols of the capi tol.

Senate Raucas Woodward Coteman Tetsch Fredericksburg Supreme Court Georgetown An A Phu BP Satterwhite House — Education Rominttee KR. Jackson Lrad Anckson School Suns Company Kelle Dallas Kellerig Eddie Bary Gran Jury Mators

Southwest Texas Better Babies Exposition Opens at Moore Building

In cause of better babies, the Women's Benefit Association presents a baby examination at the Moore Building Clinic. Mrs. R. A. Rows land serves as financial secretary and Mrs. John F. Alcure aids in overseeing the event. The Southwest Texas Better Babies exposition highlights infant health through exams and demonstrations.

Birmingham Police Band Invited to San Antonio and Seattle

The Birmingham Police Band, led by Fred Stalls Howell Jones, will extend an invitation to perform in San Antonio in July and then proceed to the National Black Convention in Seattle. The band, composed of African American players, is managed by the trade extension department and has already secured an invitation to Smith.

Birmingham Chamber of Rammoree Tiringham Ala San Antonio Hhrough Owly Seattle Afplayes Owl Fred Stalls Howell Jones Trade Extension Department

Texas Movie Tax Measure Fought AUSTIX

Dallas film actor Dan Nong Tai told members of the change committees Fortune and taxation last night that 278 motto picture houses closed their doors in Hust of motion picture industry in Texas. A 3 percent gross receipts tax was proposed on film distributors by Sweetwater, with opposition from Rep. Venedus and others.

Texas Austix Motto Picture Houses Metribiytarm Dan Nong- Tai Film Antor Dallas Toll Membres Venedus Sweetwater

Pearson sails for mirror lands aboard ferry ship

Dr Poul M. Pearson of Swarthmore sails from New York aboard the state vessel to visit the Virgin lands in an official capacity. The voyage targets establishing or maintaining the governor's duties as American officials.

Isle Josy New York Poul M. Pearson Swarthmnre

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