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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1931

Page

3

Farrell Calls for Rising Prices to Spur Recovery

James A. Farrell, president of United States Bress, spoke at the three day convention of the Personal Foreign Trade council on world trade outlook. He urged price increases to stimulate buying and noted nations face global economic difficulties. About two thousand business men registered for the event as speakers addressed bankers diplomats and officials.

New York James A. Farrell United States Bress Corporation Wersonal Foreign Trade Council Farrell United States Ferrell Honolulu America

Texas Guard to Be Inspected Soon by Maj Frank Jordan

Maj Frank Jordan to lead an inspection of the Texas National Guard Sixty first Field Artillery Brigade at Fort Lill, including records and equipment review. The battery is commanded by Captain Colonel with Lt Aubrey as communications officer during the probe of a 100-person unit with two officers, airmen, 14 horses, and full equipment.

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Will Rogers Works Despite Bad Ankle

Hollywood May 27 Will Rogers, noted humorist, continued work on a new picture despite a badly injured right ankle from a polo fall at the Uptifters club. He was hurt Sunday when his horse fell with him.

Hollywood Gali Will Ragera Uptifters Club

Libel Charges Against Scofts Shake Libel Case

Court hears libel accusations against J. McNeeler Arton Davis and Don Wallen charged with criminal libel over a staged incident. McNeeler posted bond, denying the smear as false while Davis and Wallen accuse the Citizens' tongue of misusing a political photo. The trio dispute the charges as the case proceeds this week.

McNeeler Ar- Ton Davis Don Wallen Tran A. Tiritl McNeel Helit Banning Jiritt Cniagen Tven Tiguhy Ives Ave Toje Conplnlut Arlen Aron Unis Wallen O. BM. Chambers Honit Carright Johnson Britt

Sterling Signs Bills Boosting Taxes and Fees

Governor Sterling signed the cigarette tax hike and additional measures boosting revenue by about 1 million dollars yearly. The package raises the cigarette tax to 75 cents a pack, imposes a barrellery or permit on resale, and broadens licenses for cigarette dealers. It also directs fire training funds and expands city license powers while charging non residents for certain licenses.

Austin Sterling Odny

Paris Receives Mayors Bust of Late Myron Weerie

TAUIS reports America’s visiting mayors presented Paris with a bust of the late Myron Weerie of Cleveland Ohio. Weerie was a wartime arbon seller in the United States and was notably popular in Brunei.

Paris Herrick Tauis America Macyora Myron ‘, Weerie Cleveland Ohio United States Brunee

Detectives to Quiz Suspect in Galveston Slaying

Detectives J. F. Leonard and Co. W. Lee have traveled to Galveston to question Thomas Reis, jailed there after the slaying of Alfred Chiccesse, a San Antonio grocer killed February 14, 1930. Witnesses will accompany the investigators.

J. F. Leonard Co. W. Lee Galveston Thomas Reis Alfred Chiccesse S. A

Pair Leave To View Suspect In Calveston Murder Case

Accompanied by two witnesses, detectives departed for Calveston to show pictures of a suspect in the February 14 1990 murder of grocer Alfred Chiccere. Witnesses Edith Meath and Albert Fiores identified the man as a youth seen near the shop Moments before the fatal shooting. The suspect faces a capital charge for robbery and the fatal assault.

Calveston Ainger Alfred Chiccere Edith Meath Albert Fiores TF. Leonard C. We Lee Bat Nelies Galvestom Flores Calvestoy

Prizes Await Camera Fans At San Antonio Light- Fox Contest

The Light-Fox company holds a photography contest in San Antonio with cash prizes of 580 dollars, 3 dollars, and other rewards. Winners will be announced later this week and over the next several days in daily drawings. Entries must be submitted with a plain dress and stamped envelope, with honorable mentions noted for several named individuals.

Analent Sam Antonio Alitich Avant Avenue Ter Te Alnuo Bor Company Alileich Misa Bernice McCloskey Cops Secon Mary Walls Niagara Sen Ub Faye Vanes G. FL Searls Edith Glasecock BL Davidson Jr Albrit P Slavin BJ. Hardepoul C.B. Stites Tatues B- Martin Eva Jane Pharr Misa Cecil Lewy Ith FR Yore Ave Cylon FL c Tobbans

Five Youths Caught After Break at County Home

Five youths aged 14 to 16 escaped from a county home by climbing from a window and fleeing barefoot. Four were captured at Barnes City, the remaining suspect at Corpus Christi after a country-wide manhunt. Authorities broadcast descriptions and pursued leads from Floresville to Floresville freight trains.

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Small Fires in A. P. A. Cause 25 Damage

A small fire causing about 25 in damage was reported Wednesday. A chicken house owned by C. Pills at 407 South Gevers Street burned after an alarm at 6:60 pm. Firemen responded to Morgan Woodward Automablic ramping on South Timen Street with no damage reported. Another minor blaze drew firemen to Better Ice Creams at 314 Main Avenue.

South Gevers Street Wednessiny Morgan- Woodward Timen Street Aamel Better Ice Creas Company S14 Main Avenue

Nighttime at Alamo shines in Light-Fox contest win

C L Aldrich of 100 Avant Avenue captured a night image of the Alamo shrine for The Light-Fox camera contest winning first prize. It marks his second victory after a prior third place. Others mentioned include San Antonio residents Hox Scriven, G Scherrer, and Walter Warfiold along with G Clark and Mrs Gloyd Tuber and Mrs Toile Orion Gonzar.

Alamtic Tixan C. L. Aldrich Avant Avenue Light-Fox Company San Antonio Gloyd Tuber Eomerset Toile Orion Gonzar

Brooks' Last Message Read at Waco University Commencement

In Waco Texas on March 27 US time a final message from Palmer Brooks long-serving president of Hay University was read to graduates before his death three weeks prior. The text urged seniors to honor past and present generations and to love all humanity beyond race or creed.

Waco Tex Palmer Brooks Hay Ine University Kay Univesity Sears

Children to Stage Shakespeare Play at San Pedro

Students from Brixga school perform All You Take Ts at the San Pedro Playhouse in June. A matinee is set for 2:90 p.m. and evening shows follow at 5 or 6. The production, titled All You Take Ts, is a school event with young actors presenting Shakespearean scenes to the public.

Shakeanes San Pedro Playhouse Aludenta Brixga School

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