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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1931
Page
6
The article reports on international discussions with US officials about a security or consultative pact among major powers. It notes French Premier Laval, German reparations, and Hoover Borah talks, suggesting doubts about resuming reparations and fears of renewed conflict.
President Hoover prepares to hear M Laval demand a security pact as a prerequisite to disarmament talks in Europe. The French Premier returns to Paris confident a treaty could bind the United States to France, but American officials say no armed alliance is on the table.
Banking officials from the State Banking Commissioner to the depositors committee convened to coordinate the rescue of Commonwealth Bank. Plans include appointing a coordinating committee with Frederick Terrell and others, while discussions consider reopening and securing deposits amid ongoing inquiries and lenders’ actions.
Plaintiffs in the injunction claim the bonds are invalid arguing Heine aided by annexed provisions improperly authorized the levy. The ordinance allegedly fails to describe bond purposes and the record discusses disposition and mitigation in the case.
Prosecutors report Capone was found guilty on three felony counts charging evasion of income taxes for 1925 1926 and 1927 while other indictments were dismissed as duplicative. Defense attorney Fink argued the case hinges on lawful filing requirements and stressed broader appellate leniency before the Supreme Court.
In a Phoenix inquest room, the surrender of Mrs Judd was discussed as “pirate-defendant” linked to a Phoriis woman’s death. Exhibits included a hat marked A AM and a marked name Amos Ann Mason. Attorneys described legal maneuvers as coroner Frank Nancetetas and investigators pursued responsibility for the death of Mrs Judd’s alleged band accomplices.
Warrsington report notes Democrats regain lead in the House after the death of Representative Fletcher Hale of New Hampshire, a Republican. The inquest and witness lists are detailed, with mentions of Judd, McKinnell, and others connected to the case. The piece blends political shift with crime-related transcripts and inquest witnesses.
An order to destroy was sought in Franklin County Court of Law No 1. The filing lists owners of slot machine holdings and a destruction action tied to a local auto niche. The case centers on enforcement of regulatory destruction standards and related local authority orders.
Four men roped a Dragstore at 8018 Broadway, knocked down a clerk, stole 45 from the cash drawer, and forced owner Van Horn from his home in a violent pistol threat while police pursued the masked intruders. The disguise proved inept as witnesses described the scene and questioned the bandits’ narcotics inquiry.
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