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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1931

Page

5

Senate Favors Ballot for Army Men

Austin March 17 The Senate today backed resolutions by Representative Willaimya of San Antonio to wind the constitution to retain officers and men of the army in a ballot measure. Debate showed no opposition as lawmakers approved the proposals despite opposition from some factions.

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Phi Chi Fraternity Dance at Maga Hotel Tomorrow Evening

Phi Chi fraternity plans a dance at the Maga hotel root Tuesday evening from Y until midnight, according to member Hoge Werner. The event aims to raise funds to pay collectors and debts, with proceeds directed toward settling outstanding calls.

Phi Cat Teaternity Maga Yelock Hoge Werner

Downtown Robberies Reported In Two Bold Holdups

Two armed holdups occurred in the 86 downtown area Tuesday night. A man was robbed of 17 at a corner after theater traffic as the assailants fled into parked cars. A Fort Worth merchant was held up on Prodacn Row as two men pocketed cash and fled. Police early investigations name several suspects and urge witnesses to come forward.

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Redistricting bills hinge on Texas Legislature floor

In Austin the House considers congressional redistricting after a favorable Metcalfe committee report. The plan would shift counties and assign three large counties one congressman each, with South Texas gaining a seat and the San Angelo region gaining influence. Changes from weeks of subcommittee study keep the general framework intact.

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Prosecution Near Close in Bowles Murder Trial

SULLSBORO March 17 prosecutors near completion of their case against Nelson Bowles, a Portland capitalist, and his former secretary Irma Loucks, for the fatal stabbing of Mrs Besentacione. The state expected sensational testimony from a mystery witness as Mrs B Howard failed to materialize on the stand yesterday.

Sullsboro Nelson OG. Bowles Portland Irma G. Loucks Bere Besentacione Howard Abg

Burke Installed as Elks Officer at Longa No 55

Burke Luck Burke was installed as chancellor and commander of Elks Longa No 55 with nine other officers named for the chanter position. The centenary meeting will include speeches by Villaret and others, naming Fant Villaret vice chancellor and several fellow officers.

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Captain Taylor Reports for Duty at Fort Sam Houston

Captain Frank a Taylor of the General's Department reports for duty in the Office of the Second Division Judge Advocate at Fort Sam Houston. He succeeds Captain WW J Hacoy, now licensed pilot in Washington. Taylor previously served at Washington and Fort Sam Houston, with prior stints in 1918 and 1924 to 1927.

Frank A Taylor Prise Advorata Generals Department Fort Am Houston WW. J. Hacoy Washington Taylor Fort Sam Houston

Youths Held for Theft of Wenders

Two teens were charged with burglary after a break in at 40h Hank Commerce Street. Authorities said the incident involved two woodlog machines and cash found at the scene. The suspects, identified as Juan Ramos and Brnckawake, were taken into custody Tuesday.

Rearald Juevice Deana Juan Ramos Slins “Brnckawake South Patnria Street

Farm prices clip lower in new index reading

Washington March 10 A routine agriculture department notice reports agricultural commodity prices sinking to a new low in 20 years with February indices down to 0 2 from 0 4 the scene shows overall market softness as wheat and other staples lag behind. Woodking to SPEAK Topeka March 17 Governor Harry H Woolling clears legislature bills and travels to Kansas City for a program speech and call.

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Three Hurt In Auto Crashes At City Intersections

Three persons suffered minor injuries in automobile accidents at city intersections. Adolph Castro and Louis Ramirez received cuts and bruises after a car at the East Paso and Sebwins streets intersection crashed. Mary Welsh and her mother were treated for injuries from a streetcar incident at the intersection of Wedina and Perez. First Lieut. B. E. Glens and Capt Arthur Thomas, off duty, prepared to depart from Helly Field for Dallas with a scheduled return planned for the afternoon.

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Closing WER Argument Slated In Indictment Trial

SemeiL Witwer faces a nine member jury in the Ninety-fouth District as closing arguments near. State and defense attorneys argued motions and instructions, with Watso to close for the state and Train to close for the defense as the case heads to verdict after a lengthy trial on swindling allegations tied to investment certificates.

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