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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1931
Page
2
Prohibition agents raided a residence on Truth Street late last night, seizing about 516000 dollars worth of liquor from a group of revelers. Officials described the raid as a success, with the haul valued at roughly 19 thousand pounds in local estimates.
Treasury presses ahead on revised tax plan aimed at presenting to President Hoover within the week. Officials expect major changes to tax rates and structure as part of the administration’s economic program.
Major General Drum reports regular army troops are stretched thin by inadequate housing, forcing concentration at 43 posts with few infantry available for field service. Artillery units face similar constraints, reducing readiness for emergencies and contingencies across the continental United States.
The article reports Gandhi announcing a return to India to relaunch a campaign of non-violent noncooperation after the round table conference failed. Sir Samuel Hoare counters that Britain's pledge to India remains intact despite tensions and melodramatic rhetoric.
EVINBURG November 25 The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in a suit brought by T. Varpley Hidalgo et al seeking recovery of fees owed by the state and county officials. The court instructed the jury on the action arising from alleged delinquency and related litigation.
A student was injured by a gunfire incident reported near a school area. Authorities are investigating the event and identifying those involved. Further updates are expected as details emerge.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Pinchot and unemployment, with garbled wording and missing context. Reads as a brief note about a dare or challenge connected to a person named Pinchot amid employment concerns, but readable facts are minimal.
In court, Mitchell defends answering questions and explains why bank records were not handed over, citing other attorneys’ interest. He says the insurance commission’s report on Texas Guaranty and Title may shape contingencies and notes the estimated stock value between 10000 and 15000 dollars. Appraisers Lipscomb Galton Shelton Murphy and Wade named to assess the assets as the case probes solvency and possible liquidation. A petition seeks a ruling on City Central’s status and the bank’s duties amid disputed patience with the proceedings.
Los Angeles reports silent but grave condition of actor Tom Mix who has endured a ruptured appendix and severe infection. Doctors say recovery may take four days or more as serum from San Francisco was used and an emergency operation completed. Mix remains in a critical but hopeful state with iron-constitution noted as aiding his fight.
The Hidalgo assessor reports a total value of 63,308,715 dollars for the year with tax rolls compiled after extensive work. Figures show 82 percent of the state tax base reflected, amid procedural notes on assessment and property values.
Reports say Romanian and Russian fishermen fought over fishing grounds near Metsi Mie Tack Fea. The clash involved public safety gear and several boats sank, amid chaotic, muddy conditions.
Doris Zeman and Melen Mintel will headline a student dance feature at the Sent us Vite cathedral Friday night. The program showcases the students’ work in a recital titled current ise the Daw the arudents' hows up of the ranthy.
Pantages, famed theatrical producer, is tried after a jury convicts him on a charge involving a Funico printing license. The proceedings in Los Angeles on November 25 detail the influential case against the wealthy showman as the court weighs a severe sentence.
Sinton residents plan a community tree project with local club members and clerical volunteers. The effort aims to beautify the area and support community ties through November and related events at the town center.
Weather page notes abating gold wave with drastic temperature contrasts across the Great Lakes, Alaska, Arizona, and California. Zero seen at Flagstaff while Juneau reports 30 degrees. growers in California rely on smudge pots to fend off farming threats as crop damage in the Brawley area climbs. Ozarks see a late freeze ending the tangent growing season as residents enjoy a second crop of rapeseed. Weather forecaster W. W. Walhort cites 240 days of growing conditions, a month and 18 days longer than usual.
EROWLS VILE Texas on November 2 reports the first norther of the Benson Vit ue Laer Rio Grane valley with temperature dropping to 51 degrees. The forecast shows cooler air today and rain in Cameron counts. Rain varied from 0.15 inch at Harlingen to 1.52 inches at Brownsville airport, with impacts expected across the region.
A scrambled OCR page mixes weather notes, local place names, and public notices. The legible items mention dates, times, and various locations across multiple states, with references to markets, venues, and community events.
A Canberra report states the Australian government faced a committee inquiry into charges against a senior official. The House of Representatives voted narrowly to establish the inquiry, with opposition and government members divided over the scope and potential consequences for the treasury and party lines.
Edward Nolan, a former potion ficw tonal, was convicted last night of murdering Res. Gener Anurphy Dunne onstage. The jury recommended life imprisonment. Nolan faces sentencing Friday while a police officer testified about an unrelated attack on Mrs. Dayan at a hotel party.
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