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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1931

Page

3

Unemployed Laborers Deny City Hall Jobs Promise

Crowds gather at city hall as officials move to hire workers amid a building labor crunch. Mayor and aides push for emergency postings while hundreds seek promised positions, with many placed back into old tasks or left waiting. Authorities indicate a list of 390 promised jobs was allegedly filled, provoking accusations of favoritism and mismanagement.

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Death of Sir Tall Laine Widens Island Literary Circle

Isle of Mani reports the death of Sir Tall Laine, famed novelist hailed as one of the wealthiest writers. He died after several weeks illness at Rom in poverls residence on Geelen, aged 78. He leaves Jandy Caine and two sons Ralph Hell Caine and Lieerwenk Hall Caine, with Attorney General Moate of the Tele of Man noted among mourners.

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Wealth of Philanthropy and Automobiles Highlight New York History

The article notes gifts totaling over 21,000 dollars to New York Hospital and more than 7,000 to the New York Public Library, plus large bequests to Yale and Cornell. It cites John D. Rockefeller and J Ogden Armour as prominent examples of public philanthropy, and mentions Whitmer and automobile estimates around 70,000. A list of city hall employment and hires follows, naming several men connected to the park district and city department, with a note on unannounced biographies and inspection work.

New York Hospital New York Yale Cornell Adohn J. Ogden Armour Mr. Whitner

Sterling and Tynan to Confer on Future County Funds

Sterling will confer with Tynan regarding proposed funding for a future canal project. Judge A. Wuorsbaeh and County Andre Edgar G. Garver will accompany the district attorney to Austin for a Thursday session. The legislature has not yet taken up the appropriation question. Assistant Attorney Wright is in Austin seeking an opinion on the county attorney's department funding rights.

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Police trace Romeo Trail in Massachusetts murder case

Police link the massacre of a Massachusetts woman and her four children to suspect Powers Fitch. Phonographic evidence, muddy shoes, and receipts place a key suspect on the road near Mairmant and Clarkshure. Investigators report Powers planned to conceal the bones in a trench and discuss defense with counsel in county jail.

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Thieves Loot Twenty Five Homes In City Party Raid

A gang raided ten homes during a party night in the fashionable city district. Six purses were stolen from various residents, later found discarded or emptied. Police believe a single thief committed the crimes, targeting handbags and cash across multiple addresses in the West Craig and San Francisco areas.

Hhieves He A. Jenger West Worden A. K.powell West Craig Place BP. G. Forrest West Kings Wightar J. Raphael Hogan West Summit Avenue Vince Ann Bwnila Fourth Court of Civil Appeal West Sweedhiwn Avenue Bri M. Smith Airs Rapan Seth Pane Tamar Elpel

Amateur tournament results and match notes

In a rough report from the event several bouts are described with notable performances. Beverly delivers a standout display while Moreland and Syrar Vrass earn attention through early rounds. Other competitors such as Savard and Ritcie show moments of promise as the field advances toward the national amateur week.

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Unclear City News Item Prompting Dance Night Notice

Fragmentary OCR text shows a city news brief mentioning a dance event or venue with weekly nights. It references a named location or group and mentions routine schedule. The readable parts are insufficient to identify precise names, places, dates, or outcomes.

Official Will Vacation on Coast

The deputy marshal of the local district will take a month off in Kowkpini. Chief Marshal Scott White, headquartered in ED Faso, will oversee the notice during the absence.

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Society Fete Details From Aransas Pass Event

A lengthy social report notes a Baltuttian Frias gathering with numerous attendees including Gneollue arpa Elizabeth Jane Josephne Benavlt and Silvia Nolle. The event featured a bride lunch, tea Trobert Tan- Rhen, and a birthday party for Miss heldt with guests at homes on West Midthtoe avenue.

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Texan Widow of Noted Irish Leader Dies in London

A Texan widow of a prominent Irish leader, tied to journalism and Irish freedom, died in London after pneumonia. She was raised in Texas, daughter of a Supreme Court judge, married first K G Howard of Washington, and later wed a noted Irish figure, with her death following a long career in politics and advocacy.

London Trith Herron Francis Howant Austin Texas Supreme Court Giorge WS. Taschall K. G. Howard Washington O'Connor Aled

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