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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1931

Page

3

Druggist robbed in daylight hold up on Water Street

Frank Pavelka of Pavelka and Son druggists at 324 Water Street was punched and robbed of a bag containing 400 dollars in cash and silver early Tuesday. Two masked men fled in a nearby truck after the assault, with police pursuing leads but few details on the offenders.

Frank Pavelka Water Street Pavelka Fitm Pavolka Glen Wilver A. McDonald Oi Lankford al Hartman Hinniey Godos West Yaurel Myrite Dru Alore Lou Tonnett North Pecos Aittress Alldrrss Godey de Plaen Alice

Conflict in fatal shooting of hotel chief

In Delaware Water Gap Pennsylvania conflicting testimony emerged in the case of James Settimis, 40, owner of a local hotel, killed yesterday. Monroe County detective Alvin Gorey, a candidate for sheriff, says he shot after Settimis resisted an attempt to detain him. Witnesses placed Settimis in front of the hotel when Gorey approached.

Delaware Water Gap James Settimis Rogort Patice Tar Settimin Gordy Tara Whoata

Musicians Strike Phila Theaters Over Winter Staffing

In Philadelphia, 91 musicians employed by the Stanley Warner company theaters vote not to report for work as they strike for a new contract. They seek an agreement on the number of musicians to be employed during the coming season.

Philadelphiia, Seri Aranciation Sid Stanley Warner Company Thrarters Philadelphia Sentk Fodapaan Raault Fail Srg Sinter

Insurgent Chinese Ready for Battle

Insurgent forces under General Chiang Kai-shek intensified preparations near Canton as reports from the north indicated the Nanking army was about to act. The insurgent government there claimed readiness for combat amid tensions in the region.

Chiang Shni- Shek Canton

Legion Calls for Meeting on Unemployment Aid

A conference of governors, labor leaders, and industry representatives has been called by the American Legion to meet in Washington on September 14. The program aims to aid the unemployment and economic situation.

Legion American Legion Washington

Sober Labor Day Charged in Copperville Court

Report describes sober Labor Day events and early court appearance before United States Commissioner Tanlis in Copperville after the holiday. Alcohol charges are prominent as Wearings faced arraignment following the celebratory period.

United States Tanlis Lockhart Turaday

Locomotives Idle Amid Repairs Shortfall Across Railroads

A sweeping report from the American Rail Association shows 6090 locomotives idle due to repair shortages, about 11.2 percent of total. Some lines report rising disabled engines, while others maintain 9531 serviceable engines and round-house reserves ready to run.

American Hall- Way Association Nha Tosds

Sale of DO-X in U S Is Under Way

New York dispatch reports Maurice Dornier brother of the inventor says talks are moving toward sale of the giant flying boat in the country.

U.S New York The Tivening Post Today Maurice Dornier

Woman C Klehborn Reports Boat Trouble Near Medina River

The misspelled report notes a person named C Klehborn of Taft Boulevard, described as a tonwa with 61 pounds perhaps of equipment, seen near the Medina River above the dam Saturday. Authorities or observers may have noted the vessel and weight in connection with the event.

C. Klehborn Taft Boulevard Medina River

Insurance for idle 15 urged at Workmen's Circle meeting

The Workmen's Circle in San Antonio urged national insurance for the unemployed, adopted by about 60 delegates at Red Ben's hall. They resolved to press the organization to keep the campaign alive and seek a pardon for Tom Moonay, jailed in California for the San Francisco Preparedness Day bombing. Edward Trelman led the closing dinner as general committee chairman.

Workmen's Circle Wexng Jonisin San Antonio Red Ben's Hall Soledad Street National Organization Tom Moonay California San Francisco Edward Trelman J. Kintersky Touston

Farmers Invited to Inspect Silos on Wright Dairy Farm

County residents were invited to visit and inspect underground silos on the George and Lloyd Wright dairy farm along the old Corps Christi road near the Losoyn bridge. County Farm Agent Brad Mally said the silos, built under assistant C W Thompson, use the latest forage crop storage methods for winter stock feeding.

Ues George and Lloyd Wright

Butcher Slain in Salem Robbery of $300 Reported

Salem Ohio reports the murder of George Schmidt a 29 year old meat market proprietor. He was slain in his shop and robbed of about $300 believed to have been on his person. Bank failure cited as reason for carrying cash. robbers fled with the sum.

Salem Ohio George Schmidt

Farmer Shot by Son in Kilpatrick Home Incident

In Kilpatrick, a 61 year old farmer Edward Aitenburgh was shot and killed by his 15 year old son Nargis at their home after threats were allegedly made against Winnie and fire children. The event occurred on Sept 4 as reported from Woorbland Midh.

Farmer Woorbland Midh Edward Aitenburgh Enery Tong Nargis Kilpatrick Afar Winnie

Police and Firemen to Receive Uniform Purchases

City council authorized an ordinance Tuesday morning to buy winter uniforms. One hundred uniforms and caps for police will be ordered and 970 uniforms and caps for firemen were approved.

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