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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1931

Page

2

Louisiana Governor Faces Political Turmoil Over Oath

Baton Rouge reports a turbulent political struggle as multiple figures took oaths of office amid a civil war tone. Governor Long and lieutenant governor Brown faced resignations and court threats as factions vie for control.

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Incomplete OCR Echoes on Governor and Senate Seats

Fragmentary historical note recalls past senators and governors with mentions of Robert S M Lakallette and a set of unnamed lawmakers. The text references elections and retention of office but is heavily garbled, lacking clear names, dates, or places.

Governors who clung to office after term ends

The piece notes governors who kept power beyond term dates, including LaBollette who remained as governor of Wisconsin until January 4, 190, and others like Fen alter Johnson of California, David B. Hill of New York, and James L. Alcorn of Mississippi, among former senators from Rhode Island, New York, and Gen aro.

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Allred Clarifies Ruling on Sheriff Mileage Claim

ACSTIN Oct 16 General James V. Allred stated that opinions do not entitle mileage for executing a justice court warrant in a felony case. The issue dates back nine years to the administration of former Attorney W. A. K Pollard and Claude Pollard.

Allred Acstin M—Attocony James V. Allred Justice Court Claude Pollard

Fragmented Weather Ledger From An Old Gazette

An OCR fragment lists varying measurements and names across locations in a hazy weather and precipitation record. It cites inches of precipitation, dates, times, and multiple place names such as Del Rio Texas and Fort Seattle Arkansas, reflecting a scattered, nonstandard dataset with numerous improper spellings and unclear entries. The clumsy text preserves strong entities like Texas and New Orleans references, though the overall record is incomplete.

Fraud trial testimony linked to McCutcheon scheme

Testimony in a fraud case centers on defendant McCutcheon and alleged co conspirators. Geologist McNabb faced charges of defrauding the United States by misusing oil promoter funds and staging a fence at Washington to shield the scheme. Prosecution claimed immunity promises lured witnesses. McCutcheon denied involvement. Real estate schemes and connections to a Southern California attorney surfaced as the trial progressed.

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Cotton and Wheat Trade Figures From Orient and Europe

Washington report shows September results: U.S. cotton shipments valued at 23.365 million and wheat to the Orient totaling about 162,000 bushels. Overall exports near 515 million with imports around 1.0 billion, shifting the trade balance toward a favorable margin of about 10 million. Germany and the United Kingdom bought notable cotton and grain, while China emerged as a heavy cotton buyer in recent months.

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Kaiser's Grandson Tests American Industry at Ford Plant

The youthful prince, 22, seeks to learn American industrial methods and merchandising practices at the Ford Motor Company plant, exploring every department while adopting a bold, mixed tone about his role as a Kaiser's grandson. A separate note mentions a wheat shipment and private deals affecting a 4,000,000 bashela bashela order with the Orient, along with a $160,669,689 figure tied to the operation.

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Turkish women seek slimmer figure in gymnasiums

Istanbul report notes women pursue slender physiques under guidance of dental sisters and Rex, an aide to the governor, who offered resignation after weight loss from 234 to 240 pounds. Sandhy Tolehth seeks approval before 6 o clock Saturday amid aims for an ad writer classification at 2400.

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Prohibition Board Blames Wet Funds for Legion Vote

Washington Oct 10 A $100000 fund cited by the national prohibition board is blamed for influencing American Legion convention sentiment toward a prohibition referendum. The board says money used to excite wet sentiment among veterans raised questions about the convention’s outcome and the adoption of the resolution.

Washington, D.C National Prohibition Board of Etratrey American Legion

Navy budgets drop plan to close shore stations

Amid rumors of budget cuts, a list of shore stations proposed for abandonment includes Newport R.I. and several unidentified mills stations. The report notes no formal authorization accompanies the circulated figures and claims the navy sacrificed building two major hospitals and replacement facilities in Philadelphia and Washington.

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