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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1931
Page
2
Chicago reporters describe a Capone fund raised to aid his comfort and legal battle, with earnings from illicit alcohol sales boosting the pot. Analysts debate Capone’s leadership and the town’s underworld figures, noting shifts in public opinion and the city’s crime dynamics.
Oct 20 APALLEN reports surveying the upper Rio Grande between Penites and Browneville after three weeks of work. Engineers conducted extensive tests south of here and mapped the river area, including the Cord ranteal system and special facilities of the nary.
A garbled Chicago report centers on Al Capone facing tax evasion charges and multiple potential penalties. It notes asset scrutiny, questions over a Palm Beach winter home, and possible appeals to higher courts.
Local druggists supplied with free samples of two Vick products promoting new home cold control. The article outlines a modern plan to reduce the “cold tax” with home remedies and emphasizes free trials, sample offers, and distribution to encourage wider use of Vicks products for cough, throat irritation, and congestion.
Fragmented OCR notes describe awards and contracts across multiple counties for a Texas highway commission project. It lists participating studies and contractors, with unclear figures and several misspelled names, plus mentions of drainage and bridge work in a multi-county program.
In Sinton Texas Tesae SINTON and Fvara de Gone ard pratin Gananlex brothers were charged with murder at Laie Cararez near Tati atont. They were found guilty and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.
The Navy Department awarded a contract for the construction of military aircraft. The agreement covers facilities and conversion work with a focus on continued production and delivery, signaling a key upgrade in fleet readiness and industrial cooperation with defense contractors.
The article reports Japan and the United States facing tensions over Manchuria. It notes Japan’s diplomacy sending messages to Washington and comments from ambassadors about possible negotiations. Secretary of State shall seek settlement while warning against war, and Japan signals readiness to adjust tactics if citizens and property require protection.
Optimism appears in arbitration talks between China and Japan as Orient RowGENETA officials outline a flexible peace proposal. Aristide Heland, veteran worker on Europe’s active branch, notes progress and potential for negotiation. The plan seeks improved relations and Manchuria stability amid rail and road recalls since September thirtieth.
Corpus Christi news briefs report federal immigration officers Rog MeChing and Woo Brady tried in Cameron County court at Brownsville on charges of assaulting a motorist.
A garbled OCR note describes a near miss in an automatic paving operation. It mentions Berg and a five-ator building, a vacate of about 26 feet, and a time extension to ten as the balding process proceeds.
New York college students will face a shift as business courses gain emphasis in the fall. Industry surveys show growing interest in business administration and related fields, with coffee ready and registration moving toward a broader curriculum.
Officials report Hidalgo County Commissioners court plans to hire a bloodhound pack to assist in pursuing criminals. The court voted to form an intercounty pact with Willacy and Cameron counties to fund the operation, with agreements under discussion among local authorities.
The Halifax event features a Canadian champion Rivennose facing competition from Verara and Thelband as wind and seas complicate the first half of the three race series. The 1 year old Naca Sentinel leads the North Atlantic fleet amid tense exchanges and developing rivalries.
In Harlingen two flyers failed to gain a win as their aerial craft forced repairs midflight. A fast malfunction caused the wheel to loosen, the crew struggled to regain control, and the ship landed safely after an improvised fix. No injuries reported.
A months long dispute between theater operators and owners of 104 independently owned venues ended with a compromise. Major Anton Cermak and theater managers agreed to terms on salaries and union projections, avoiding further disruptions. Two salary levels were proposed, with a gradual 2 percent cut accepted by the theaters to stabilize operations.
President Hoover told White House officials in a late morning press briefing that the mishap near Annapolis was a simple misreading of the plan. He said neither himself nor top aides anticipated the disturbance and stressed no one knew of the confidential arrangement.
Police will move to clear vegetable vendors in the Market area after a mayoral protest. City officials, including the produce commission and police, plan removals to curb unlawful peddling and protect legitimate sellers.
A garbled report describes a dispute over slot machines and alleged graft led by Wooll's men. It says county officials, including D F Davis, face prosecution stance while a plot to use stolen slugs in pay telephones is alleged. The piece notes dropped slugs and Welders' alleged gains amid investigations in Linliar.
Hazy OCR reports a statewide manhunt for ten Army prisoners escaped from Fort Sam Houston. Two inmates Elmer Simpkins, 24, and Woeler Wlurirs, 24, fled in a car with a guard named HL Le Griggs, 35, missing. Authorities warn the public to watch for the fugitives and the vehicle.
A fragment discusses a mythical carer pigern' able to fly long distances at 60 to 80 miles per hour and up to 100 miles an hour. It cites a cannon in Antwerp heard 70 miles away in 1832 and hints at radio repair tips by experts in classified ads.
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