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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1931

Page

4

Griswold Leads Campaign Rally At Mason and North Streets

Mrs Grizwold, Republican national committeewoman, addressed a rally renewing promises to vote straight ticket. The event drew over 2000, with more than 1000 remaining after speeches. She attacked Mrs Alex Ranss for urging teachers to back Mesar C M Cham fers and city officials, urged patience with Maverick and Tyoun, and backed candidates McFarland Weakley Roemer Heine Woodhull while condemning municipal waste and misconduct amid long-running tensions. Charles B Schoenfeld presented a paper charging Commissioner Steffler with unfair competition and improper gravel contracts, detailing alleged favoritism and private deals connected to city projects.

Mason and Nori Jack Tetts LO. Griswold ADAMS Alex Ranss Han Antonio Mesar C. M. Chamfers Tory Mre Griswold Cigivena’ League Ashs Patience Ske Maury Maverick Walter Tyoun Guy §. McFarland A.B. Weakley A. G. Roemer A. P. Heine Great Woodhull People & Business Administration Carl Hirschberg Charles B. Behoenfeln Paul Steffler Hirschberg Schoenfeld George Potchernick Leop Springs Steffter

Night of Dance and Prize Draws at City Hall

A garbled listing of May dances and events outlines an evening at Converre and other venues with brass bands, orchestras, and prizes including gold awards for Indice and gentlemen. Admission ranges from 50 cents to two dollars with multiple shows this weekend and into Sunday May 10.

Sali- Brillo Hal Converre Be. Beck Ads_J

C B DeMille Plans to Quit Film Directing for Good

Los Angeles May 6 prompt reports veteran producer director C B DeMille plans retirement after decades in film. He will yacht trip then tour the East with Mrs DeMille, visit Holland to trace ancestors, and may return briefly for a final project. His departure signals a shift in Hollywood as stars circle potential replacements and industry attention turns to successors.

C.B. Demille Louella Parsons Los Angeles Holiday B. DeMille

Steffler Criticized Over Charter Violations at Rally

Steffler faced criticism for recusing the board and alleged charter violations as he refused to elect teachers. The event featured Joe S. Sheldon backing Congressman Hucry B. Warrbach and Charles M. Dickson accusing funds misused in the retirement account. The crowd heard warnings of municipal tax burdens and urged a League ticket vote, while speakers, including Maury Maverick and others, criticized the administration and council.

Joe S. Sheldon Hucry B. Warrbach Charles M. Dickson League Steffler Jim Ru Eiter Steffer Hirechberg Wort Hob Whiteley Hirschberg M. E. Clifton Exposition Park Clifton Donovan Weldon Lesgue Bexar Facts W. W. McAllister

Chicago Beach Sand Pays Off

A fragmentary report notes sand from Chicago Beach revealed valuable material during a recent digging effort near Lake Birchigan. Workers loosened sand and found recoverable pieces within hours, highlighting potential mining interest though details are unclear.

Chicago

Indians Cheer Unveiled Queen Jammy City Maiden Ride

In Jammy City India on May 9 a crowd cheered the queen as Maharani Keshmir rode through the capital unveiled for the first time in public. Report notes the prince’s birth and the royal procession marking a historic moment in the capital.

Jammy Citt India Thauwand Jerevnu Maharance Keshmir Heddiss Feil Furor

Widow of German Officer Lost at Sea

Mrs Therese Koerkr, 41, widow of a German army officer, arrived in San Diego from New York and reported that her husband was lost overboard on May 5 aboard the Tamme Mari river. Furniture at Tassitye tien V24 is advertised daily with unusually low prices.

Ban Diego Calif Orar H Otticere Tamme Marinie New York Therese Koerkr Tassityetien V24 Tazht Clnacitied

Houston Lagaoa Decides On Proposal

Dispatch notes a labor dispute as building trades workers walk out over wage rules affecting 22 year. unions threaten continued work stoppage with contractors likely to meet afternoon. about 200 idle for less than a week. unions set a Friday ultimatum.

Ned Stevelerd Ibly Priepwead FB. C. Thornwor Thr Aildore Ethenge Sai Joba Stark Acai Moday Rexardieux

Military rule calms down in Tijuana after mayor attack

In Baja California Loriter city Moxi reports the attack on Mayor Eliguel Angel enendex and the fatal wounding of his secretary Roque Sabidy Quijano. Governor Carlos Trejy y Lerde de Tejada aims to ease tensions between rival factions as Menen dez, under technical arrest, becomes the fifth Tejada appointee this month. Mayor Menendez spoke to a crowd despite warnings. he and his bodyguard were attacked as they left a hall. Quijago died from abdominal wounds, while aviator Jose Ri cardinal and Dr. L. Robert, members of the mayor’s party, were beaten. The mayor escaped unharmed. District Attorney Montano questioned Genaro Casio, secretary of the Jetlor group, who claimed the mayor fired twice, injuring his secretary by accident. Circulars urged citizens to join a later protest, but it did not materialize.

Millawa Baja California Moxico Eliguel Angelenendex Roque Sabidy Quijano Carlos Trejy Y Lerde de Tejada Menendez Tejada Ranyer Ife Quijago Jose Ricardi L. ¥. Robert Biaself Manuel Montano Genaro Casio Jetlor

Front Page to Be Midnight Show at Aztec

The Front Page adaptation by Boward Hugher will be shown at the Aztec theater tonight at 11 80 with a midnight showing. Sestling roles include Adolphe Menjou Pat O'Brien Mary Brian Edward Everett Horton Walter J. Keit George Fi Slone Matt Moore Slim Summerville.

Charles McArthue Boward Hugher Aztec Theater Adolphe Menjou Pat O'Brien Restar Mary Brian Edward Everett Hortog Walter Jeit George Fi. Slone Matt Moore Slim Summercille

Belgian Collieries Threaten Shutdown Over Demands

Belgian collieries holding 5,000,000 tons of coal threaten to close unless the government yields to a joint miners and owners committee for compulsory domestic coal consumption in home industries, establishment of import licenses and a bank of credits.

Anusshls, Mey I

Fifteen Rangoon Rebels Sentenced to Die

In Rangoon Burma on May 82, a Pyapon special tribunal tried 95 insurgents from January’s movement. Fifteen rebels were sentenced to death and 58 to transportation for participation. Twenty four were acquitted.

Rangoon Burma Pyapon Special Tribunal

Mrs. Reid's Body Put on Steamer in Cherbuuk

The piece reports the body of Sim Ei fs afternoon with Mrs aw, Sir John Wara, and Lads Shard ahoard aboard a steamer bound for an unknown destination. Names appear garbled in the clipped OCR but indicate a funeral or transport by ship with notable individuals aboard.

Cherbuuk Frence Sim Mre Sir John Wara

Among San Antonio Bowlers Calm Series Win by 91 Pins

In a San Antonio bowling match, the Calm series defeated Basitooa by 91 pins with a score of 34 percent. The Turner afternoon session featured strong marks as Juiter Uhe Cinoig Jamberiecks led the effort with a solid low- to mid-700s effort. Cibolo captain A Kremper and teammates Biebald Beeck Boretric, Sbilton and others are listed among players.

Juiter Uhe Cinoig Jamberiecks Basitooa Turner Allure Bridey Sheltans Cibolo Tire Captein A. Kremper BE. Ka Biebald Beeck Boretriceer Borel Biebald Belicher Sbilton Loar Flame Bop Hummert Telck Brown Spelin Echiwraxn Buabink

Final Effort On Wecl Set Final Effort On Wecl Set

A gale of misheard text describes a dangerous oil well blowout near Kilgore. Workers prepared tools to shut in flow as a gusher produced thousands of barrels daily while a nearby wedge nipple was forged for shutoff. The scene recalls a costly rescue and loss of life among crew. Nearby reports note King George and Queen Mary returning to Buckingham Palace after a holiday at Windsor Castle. A foggy New York harbor disrupted shipping and river traffic.

Elnir Cole Alinat Hts J. BL. Clevenger Sinclair Farm Phere Hans’ Toole Kilgore

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