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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1931

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Watch Snowden Fighter Tax Plans Stir World Opinion

Report cites Phillip Snowden as chancellor of the Xeliquer Presteses describing proposed sales and excise taxes in a global fiscal crisis. Arguments unfold over wartime debt, public spending, and potential government borrowing. Belgium’s finances, New York’s loans, and Canada’s railroad model are cited in a broad economic discussion.

Phillip Snowden Xeliquer Presteses England Hitta Snoslew Tonchera Mer Anid Lobrece

Naval Shipbuilding Program Set to Begin in September

The Navy plans a $200 million shipbuilding program to construct 10 destroyers. Contracts will be awarded by the Navy Department and bids opened midweek. The effort marks a significant boost to wartime naval capacity with extensive industrial support and employment implications.

Naval Building Sean D. Oy Naval Ahortis Wetnesdas Neve Ord Taerden News

Hoover to Speed Waterways Work Infin dowatereny

Washington reports President to accelerate inland waterways development as a step toward restoring the indemnity situation. Details learned today indicate a push for faster progress and greater federal commitment.

Hoover Washington, D.C Toorer Learmed

Weather Forecast Ran Antonin ama vielahy

Fragmentary forecast notes indicate potential alerts Friday and Friday night with temperatures around mid forties to low sixties, possible rain or storms. Indicates weather coverage and page placement for more details on page 2.

Antonin Ama Vielahy

City to drop 300 extra workers amid funds shortfall

Mayor C M Chambers announces the city will lay off 300 extra workers in the health department onion weed gangs due to lack of funds and no immediate access to new money. The unemployment rise coincides with a new appeal at City Hall as 150 more seek work, while the mayor plans talks with welfare officials on future job programs.

New York City New York C. M. Chambers Jon Hig Ely City Heart Department Arabin Tim Chambers Gail Alllines General Attorner Snir San Antonio

Farmer Guilty in Melon Shooting Conviction

Kang Sevle 110 Athi Merriweather, a 46 year old Rooks county farmer, was convicted of first degree manslaughter in the fatal wounding of 17 year old William Francis. Two youths were shot near the farmer's watermelon patch as they approached. Merriweather faces up to 26 years on conviction and was also charged with a first degree murder count.

Stockton Athi Merriweather Rooks County William Francis Penalistor

Sandino Heads to Mexico for Medical Aid

Nicaraguan rebel chief Augusto Sandino travels to Mexico City reportedly for medical treatment as a severe tropical illness and general illness stagnates his forces amid tensions with the United States and neighboring Central American states.

Sandino Mexico Moekerart Aerrecy Menico Chey Aignatn Sanding United States Mexico City

Sterling Asked to Submit Question on Income Tax

Austen and legislators debate income tax as a subject for legislative action. The house defeated a resolution 4 to 18 and amendments urged the governor to submit the broad topic of taxation and related fiscal reductions. Representatives Weinert of Seguin and Barron of Sherman sponsored the measure.

Sterling

Unsettled Skies May Bring More Showers to 8. A

Unsettled weather predicted for San Antonio and vicinity Friday night and Saturday may bring showers along with warm winds. The weather bureau announced little temperature change with an expected low near 72 degrees and a modest rise to the day’s high.

San Antonio

Explosion Kills Two at Camera Plant in Rochester

An explosion ripped the west wall of the four story Kodak Works plant, killing two workers and injuring fourteen others, with six perhaps fatally hurt. Firefighters aided in evacuations as workers were led to safety amid smoke and panic.

Rochester N. Ya Stors Ras Lar Kodak Fastman Kralak Company

Plan to Collect Liquor Tax From Speakeasy Operators

In Washington DC a civil action targets speakeasy operators to enforce liquor taxes under the revenue act. The effort aims to curb evasion where criminal prosecutions have failed, focusing on enforcement by the dry era authorities.

D.C Cork Nenis Enfleet Anaus

Peddler law case prompts injunction in federal court

Federal judges heard arguments on whether to make permanent a temporary injunction blocking enforcement of a state peddlers tax. The Allied Distributors Association and Grandma Conky company sought to curb the law that levies a five to twenty dollar tax per county for each distributor or peddler. Clarence Wharton Howiton represented the plaintiffs while Scot Grines and Wooper defended the state. The hearing featured Judge Jorge Hutcheson Jr presiding with West and Kennerly assisting.

Enforc Ing Prayistong Proillers Stronse Jaye Orl Forre Uinlit Ceord Courlision Tegislatora Pedders Iaw Albert Hopper Midas Oans Allied Distributors' Association Deaner Manufactncing Company R. EB. Argoril Grandma Conky Company Drival West Clement Alm Naight Scot Grines Wooper Clarence Wharton Howiton Reynolda Sobacco Company Texas Bouit Jorge T. Hutcheson Jr New Orleans Aderat West T. M. Kennerly Howaton Storneys Rooper

Jonesboro Church Row Prompts Guard Patrols In Arkansas

Tension rose in Jonesboro as National Guard troops patrolled the town amid a Baptist church controversy. Governor Tamnell and officials declined to declare martial law after clashes between evangelist Joe Jeffers and church leaders. Street disturbances during a hearing led to arrests and prayers interrupted by police intervention.

Jonesboro Ark Tollny Thin Hitle Arkansas Cole G Si Garecit Acal Arkansas National Guard Taenell Collnel Garrett Gapl Tlarry Eldridge Tonesboro Canidridzena Jasrcawine Joe Jeffers D, IL Kinsler Bosler Heveg Parnell sTondghora

Mayor Seeks Chair For Fuller Murder Case Action

The article reports Mayor Chambers calling for a special grand jury to pursue the extreme penalty for Fuller, a former deputy sheriff charged with murdering Mary Ann Cothron. Fuller shot the woman in a Houston ready-to-wear store, then surrendered. Police, including Officer W. Cockrell and Detective D B Kelly, arrested him at the scene.

Grant Mars Ann Cothron W. H. Fuller Alee Pets Department MM. Chambers Chambers Fuller Court of Justices of the Peach Talia Justice of the Peace Jobo ‘Onion Diatelet Walter ‘Ty Mary Ann Cothron Jaccacd Sant Houston Elecel Art Ofliver W. Cockrell D. B. Kelly Neerst

Bowley to be wed in Wilmington garden ceremony

General Bowley formerly commandant of the Second division at Fork Sam Houston will marry Mrs. C. W. Wright of Baltimore. The ceremony will be held in the garden of J. DuPont’s home in Wilmington Delaware. Bowley is a noted military figure with ties to the army past years.

A. J. Bowley Fork Sam Houston C. W. Wright Baltimore RT. Hall Mea. Wright Army J. DuPont Wilmington Del di Font Rowley Alland Washington Honolulu Wetahor F

Man Willing to Serve Jail for Aiding Dog

Uly Sept 11 report notes Bailey, fined $10 plus costs for releasing a dog from a wagon, insists he will serve jail time. Magistrate offers jail at 50 cents daily. Bailey remains jailed for attempting to liberate the animal and vows more efforts if released.

Byansdon Favard Bailey Lin Max Barehault Coir Miie Galted

Americans Among Victims Of Belize Hurricane

Washington reports several American lives lost in Belize British Honduras as a hurricane devastates coastal areas. Stateside officials in Miami coordinate with Belize authorities while other Caribbean regions suffer heavy damage. At least 174 Americans reside in British Honduras, with many in Belize City.

Washington, D. C Belize British Honduras State Department Miami Fla Brlizz Asfe Giles Russell Taggart Wondbury N. J Peleate Escoptien Tograrl Wan Foelize

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