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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1931

Page

12

Quiet on Edamer Front as Bridge Injunction Sought

Durant Oklahoma October 2 1913 federal injunction petition to close the Durant Meuison free bridge stalled as toll owners protest delays. National guardsmen called out before dawn to guard the riverfront with Judge Pollock delaying hearing and the governor stating the bridge would stay open for now.

Durant Oks Hed River durant-Meuison WV. H. Murray Muskogee Jivlce John C. Pollock Pollock Oix Kansas City Kansas

Oklahoma Murders Baffle Officials

Authorities hunted for the latest victims near the spot where Jack Odell, a young farmer, was slain a week earlier. The bullet-pierced bodies were found yesterday and were unrecognizable, with speculation they may be R. T. Ethridge of Carrollton, Mississippi, and an Arkansas resident last seen in Dequern, Springdine area.

Kiamichis Jack Odell R. T. Ethridge Carrollton Mississippi Chappell Springdine Arkansas

Corn removal claim for Shur-Ol product presented

An advertisement extols Sourult the cure for fast corn removal using a modern scientific method. It promises the corns come off in minutes after applying a few drops and loosening tissue, with a claim of safety and instant relief. The ad urges asking a druggist for Shut-Off at fifty cents with a money-back guarantee and free refills.

Stop itching torture ad for ZEMO acne relief

An advertisement touts ZEMO for soothing itching skin and scalp irritations including eczema pimples ringworm and dandruff. Claims prompt relief and usually healing as an antiseptic soothing preparation with prices for various strengths.

Girs Refuse To Date on Dutch Treat

Chicago dispatch reports University of Utah president’s proposal to share dating costs provoked a strong campus response. Northwestern Evans ton and other co eds reject the idea, arguing they never have and never should pay for dates. The debate reflects evolving views on social expenses among university students.

Girs Chicago University of Eo Northwestern University of Evanston George Thomas University of Utah Dane Masun Northwestern Isity

City Holding Taa Pledges Back Tax Payments Plan

City holding two cashier’s checks from delinquent taxpayers as pledges on back tax payments. The checks will be held by back tax attorney B Kramer and full amount due paid, avoiding suits for back taxes. Plan aims to aid delinquent taxpayers without immediate payment.

City-Central Bank and ‘Trust Company O. FH B. Kramer Kramer Bramer Fail

Most of Striking Amarillo Truck Drivers Return

About 30 truckers who walked off the job two weeks ago in Amarillo returned to work on state highway No. 5 north of the city. F. Smith, president of the Amarillo Truck Owners' Association, said actions forced by the strike led to a partial wage settlement. The union's initial demand was $1.40 a load. they settled for about 9 cents more than the prior rate, while the current agreement was near half the original request.

Amarillo Venus F. Smith Turk

Verdict in Grocer's Death by His Own Action

Coroner's verdict returned by Justice of the Peace John Shook finds Onofree Sooccer owner of a grocery at S38 Muir Street died by his own hand. City agents John M. Bacon and Joe Hurston were raiding the shop when a shot rang out. Sanchez sustained a bullet wound and a .22 caliber rifle was found in his hands.

Onofree Sooccer Muir Street Justice of the Peace John Shook John M. Bacon Joe Hurston Ciry Sanchez

Hoover Approves Year Arms Holiday

In Washington on October 27 American leaders back a one year arms holiday. The plan, inviting 52 nations to join, has approval from President Hoover and Secretary Stimson for a disarmament truce and immediate war participation halt.

Hington D. C Anmerics UN Leagan Hoover Stimson

New Paraguay Cabinet Aim Prompted by Crisis

In Asuncion on Oct 27, Vice President Gonzalez Nuvero moved to form a cabinet to replace President Jose Coggiari, but was forced from office amid political turmoil.

Asungion Paraguay Gonanlez Nuvero Jose, Coggiari

Communist Organ Barred From Mails

Washington October 27. A government order barring the Revolutionary Age organ of the Communist party from the mails was upheld by the Supreme Court. Dolores Me believed oldest Cuban woman dies in Santiago de Cuba at about 1300 years old according to local reports.

Washington, D.C Oet West Office Department Communist Party of America Evenrk Lodayy Santiago DE Cuba Dolores Me Cuba Dinderlay

Berlin Loans Attacked by New York Republican

Representative Hamilton Bish Jr of New York denounced German loans and urged Germany to stand firm against Soviet and Russian pressure. He cited savings from a Sloan monitorium as a leverage point in the debate.

Wasuin Germany Sloyer Monitorium Hamilton Bish Jr Republican New York

Smoke Thicker Over Pittsburgh Fire Figures Rise

Smoke thickens over Pittsburgh as fires burn, with heavier smoke rolling toward the city. Reported figures range from three to ten per day higher than the past two weeks, per observers. New York marks the anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s birth, 77 years on.

Pittsburgh Piteburgh Nonok Roosevelt New York Theodore Rooevelt

Sandino Plans New Offensive in Nicaragua War

Augusto Sandino, the Nicaraguan insurgent leader, Dent reports that he is not sick and has completed reorganizing his army ready to begin a real offensive. He spoke through representatives from Mexico City on October 27.

Mexico City Augusto G. Sandia Nicraguan Iis

Mexican Railway Workers to Strike November 6

MEXICO CITY Oct 27 The confederation of employes announced a strike by 8 000 Mexican railway workers on the Southern Pacific line in Mexico for November 6 The decision came after a conciliation board order and was confirmed today by the federation providing a test of labor action in the region.

Mexico Confederation of Employes Board of Conciliation

Civil Service Exam Applications Reach New High

In Washington a record-breaking surge in civil service job applications is reported. The Civil Service Commission will hold stenography and trust examinations in December. Previous years saw about 24 million in applications.

Ynnerautreriicn Washingtus Civil Service

New Disorders in Cyprus Reported

Vague report describes new disorders in the village of Vissoush as an alert from Langon Detachment 27. The message mentions unrest and precautionary measures, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.

Cyprus Capria Quluiyeal Reduy Vissoush

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