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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1931

Page

2

Woman repels prowler at Weaver home on North Alamo

Mrs Weaver reported a prowler attempted entry at 414 North Alamo but fled when waning glare from a window alarm warned of intrusion. Neighbors Taylor and Parglis also reported disturbances. Items stolen included boxes of cigars and bolts of cloth. additional clothing valued at 24 dollars was taken.

A Prewley Mra. O T. Weaver North Alamo Street Brrn Weaver Mre Tnid Abe Enid Taylor Hasnsood Street Frack Parglis Water Street Charles Gerlach East Travis Street D. D. Tenslay Clementa Gerda Wer Laurel Street Palseports

Dock Strikered Beat Worker Dock Strikered Beat Worker Corps

In Onrists Texas the strike of longshoremen and stevedores led to violence Tuesday night as 18 black union strikers confronted a nonunion crew on Sam Tankin Street. Police rescued the man. several shots were fired and five attackers were arrested while 13 escaped. Galveston and Texas City faced a near shutdown as 165 nonunion laborers arrived to man import jobs. Ship crews assisted in Galveston longshore work amid the strike pressures and unions threatened broader action starting September 29 over proposed wage cuts.

Texas Sam Tankin Revechs Hraten Ace Beanc Bell Pein Galveston Texas City Longekoremer Pentent

Bankruptcy Act Changes Urged

Washington DC leaders advocate changes to the Bankruptcy Act with preparations reportedly underway this winter. The White House and Justice Department aim to prevent abuse of the act and speed up relief measures for creditors and debtors alike.

Washingtoa Justles Alsindy Regunal Hanver Prevent

Davis Reveals New Gambling Action in Hexar County

Attorney D P Pavia outlined charges against exhibitors and merchants for betting devices shown at a fair. Pleading guilty on miscellaneous counts could drop fines and lead to court penalties for gambling device permits. Warnings aim to drive merchants to remove machines as 15 cases await early hearings.

D. P. Pavia Hiv Hexar County Ecellix Davis Justices of the Trace John Shook John Cimon Mrechante Tir Oavis

Painters License Enforcement Delayed In City Ordinance

City official Charles Fincham announced a delay in enforcing a new ordinance requiring annual painter and decorating licenses and bonding. The pause aims to ease San Antonio’s present financial condition, with full enforcement postponed from the planned start date.

Charles Fincham San Antonio Fincham Wen Jouratzmen Painters

Trial of Price Presented in Impeachment Proceedings

Proceedings in Austin focus on impeachment charges against District Judge Price of Thaxtrop. Counsel clash over order of presenting testimony and sequence of evidence alleging negligence in approving mileage claims and sheriff’s affidavits as part of the impeachment articles.

Austin I7i Verna Senate L Sir Price Thaxtrop Foyee of Representatives Allornesa Teetimons Tientenant Edgar Witt Peekias Avid

Boyd Appointed Coast Operations Director

Royd of Decatur, member of the Fortes second legislature, was named director of coastal operations in the same dish and coffee commission. Wacker, executive cooperative, announced the appointment.

Boyd Aurtin Pet Royd Decatur House of Representatives Fortes Wacker Thdas

Trial Date Set for Kane Case Amid Stated Dates

Fragmentary notice indicates Prof Kane’s trial scheduled for Deo 8 with unclear locale and participants. Readable names hint at an academic or legal proceeding, referenced alongside detals about prior actions and a court held in a venue tied to Stamler and LEP.

Kane Deo Wameton van Fay Hiltha Keay Kose LEP Caurt

Miss Hamilton Heads Playground Effort Amid Turmoil

A disrupted report notes Miss Hamilton leading a local playground initiative compromised by illness and wartime upheaval. The piece mentions New York figures and a patrolman, with sparse references to police activity and public concern.

Miss. Hamilton Miet Macy Wits

Boldstein addresses Catholic Daughters event on church origins

A public address under the Catholic Daughters of America context features David Goldstein preaching on church origins. He cites Christ’s rock and the gates of hell, claims one true church, and criticizes current ecclesiastical authority with references to global locations and dated figures.

David Goldstein Boston Historic Alamo Catholic Daughters of America, Court of St. Anthony David Goltstein Hostan Catholic Daughters of America Court of Br Anthony Goldstein Leaiah Emanuel Simon Peter Eftirel Hell Catholi Renlor Alaama

Hoover Laval discuss UTS moratorium extension

President Hoover and Premier Laval met amid U S debt talks. The conference resisted pledges to extend the moratorium, with Garner and other Democrats opposing further extension and urging a definite plan. Talks touched on reparations and Versailles revisions as a condition of any extension.

DE. C INS Hoover Premier Laval Jureer al News Servies Conra Enablicnna Blazemen Nee Weaver Laval Wnitersal Agnraval Horah Thabn Wat Gon Reichlchn Coolisinn Tinar Robinson Arkansas Werner New York Garner Tesaas Crisp Georgia McDuffie Alabama M. Faval Versaillea Trantz Garener Congress Harner Weilied Inday

Laval Stand on Debts Sought

Officials in Laval face a protest as more than 2000 people gather outside the office to demand the government rethink plans on debt relief and reparations. Reporters and journalists cover the day’s events at the front of the crowd.

Laval Pais, Fet F—Lins Persune Sinemedl Dremler Lavala Hetare Lola Keench Rovernment Trosistont Honver Pinragorium Honatore

Buried Beside Parents in Glasgow Cemetery

In Glasgow Scotland Sir Thomas, aged 79, is buried beside his parents at Vildele Cemetery. The ceremony followed a private funeral with family present.

Sir Thomas Glasgow Scotland Chama Ligitnn Ely

Flowers Get Dates Mixed

In REDEORD Indiana an odd report describes a dating mix up tied to a cherry tree in a yard. The text is garbled but mentions a possible local incident and unclear names or places.

Redeord Ind Aeem Tadiana Jean Wien Willy

Immigration to United States Drops in War Month

The Labor Department reports fewer immigrants admitted during the month, totaling 1, as a percentage drop from the prior year. Departures during the month were 1208 in August 1950, reflecting a lower net inflow amid wartime conditions.

Washington D. C Tau Inbor Agauel

Unclear political rumor and public notice in Boston area

Fragmentary OCR shows references to a governor, a visit to San Adtedlé, a talk at Ban Antonini, and invitations to officials. The text mentions dates around December and a search for housing and lodging in a local area, with contact info for Crocheth 240 and a location on Light hill Brondivay.

Ronguise Vérhar Ann Wanice Eagar Akar van Hugo Crocheth

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