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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1931
Page
3
Fragmentary report from Austin on a Fava ballot for any Senate seats with no opposition to a memo of proceeding by Senator Washington of San Antonio proposing constitutional amendments. Mention of naval guards and office holders, with notes on counts tax collectors and assessors.
Two men robbed a passerby near Main Avenue and Traveling Streets as theater crowds moved through downtown. Duffy, winded, alerted police after being shoved into a car and threatened. Alvin Mooneskan, a Fort Worth vegetable merchant, reported a robbery on Produce Row, losing seven six to the suspects who rifled his pockets before fleeing into traffic. Police, led by Deputy Constable Jorge Stowe, chased leads but found no arrests.
Austin lawmakers weigh congressional district maps after subcommittee reports. Reports touch on a mild reshaping plan affecting West and South Texas, with potential new congressmen for West Texas and San Antonio areas. Governor Biermann backs an oil conservation commission. details on funding and audits discussed amid committee scrutiny. Rep Vossiter and Rep Herds oppose or support provisions as debates continue. A separate bill to repay West Texas farmers $600,000 advances after weeks of study, with local officials seeking terms.
Prosecution likely to finish its case today in Bowles murder trial at Fillsborg Meita Bowles is named as a defendant with Nelcom Bowlers Pordech and her former secretary Irme Tayneka. The state expected a sensational witness GW Howant who did not materialize yesterday.
Jack Burke was installed as co ar tal or commander of Ete Lodge No. 45 Knights of Pythias with nine other male officers. The nine officers include Paul Villaret vice chancellor A L Kaec l prelate SV A Spierester Alfred Tetors manter at azions Harry Schmide mas giach H Von Scherte Otter gaard B C St John Keeper at records Adolf Stein master of finance Frank Belee Hastec of exchequer B Heilbron Jack Hutke and Paul Villarce.
Captain Frank E. Taylor reports for duty in the office of the second division judge advocate at Fort Sam Houston Trestley. He relieves Captain W. J. Bacon who proceeds to Washington. Taylor, previously stationed in Washington, has twice served at Fort Sam Houston and earlier at Fort Dam Houston with ISLS and P&A in 1927.
Two youths were charged with burglary and theft in a court filing from Jnation of the Peacedoin Shook Tuday. Alias Clockawake and Chick SAwhorn were linked to a daytime break in at 40% Enat Canmmerre Street, where coding machines and cash were stolen.
Washington reports February price indices show overall farm commodities dipping despite Farm Board efforts. Wheat and other staples remain below earlier highs as the index hits new low in two decades. Woodring to speak in Topeka as state legislature discusses economic policy and governor's program.
Three people received treatment for injuries after a car driven by Ramires Linn hit a vehicle at the intersection of El Tao and Sahinas Streets. Adolph Castro Lewis Rewirer and Mars Welsh were also treated for injuries from separate collisions near Perez Street. Glenn and Arthur Thomas departed Tuesday morning for Dallas and were due to retire in the afternoon.
The trial of Wimner faces jurors after lengthy proceedings as State Attorney Matthews and Laden with J Franklin Spears present closing notes. The defense seeks an instructed verdict while Judge McCrory rules on objections. If convicted, Wimner faces two to ten years. earlier, disputed indictments and improper charges delayed the case.
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