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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1931

Page

7

Officers Suspended After Fatal Shooting in San Vestricio

Police say officers from FZ Worth and Manuel Vallez were suspended Wednesday morning pending the outcome of an investigation into the shooting of Jose Ravina, 20, of San Vestricio Street. The suspect fled with a package. Ravina was wounded in the side and is receiving treatment at Jobarh BH Green Hospital.

FZ Worth Manuel Vallez Mormday Jose Ravina Tid Sum Vstricio Street Phil Wright Lolice Cantina Ramon Woth M Renioo Qobart BH Green Hospital

Girl Wounded by Youth Fleeing After Shooting

Marjorie Jones a 16 year old of Booker Street was shot in the shoulder at her home door Wednesday by a youth who fled into the night. She identified him to police. he had a firearm and the wound was treated at Robert A. Geren hospital. Police locate a suspect in the case.

Marjorie Jones Booker Street Robert A. Geren Hospital Forney Seeelhentt Ald. Haake

Peddler Law Repeal Debated In Legislature

In Austin, Sept 16, lawmakers debated repeal of a peddler law amid tense votes on cotton acreage reductions. A one fourth acreage limit was defended as the path to restrict cultivation, while others pressed for a one third limit. Governors and lawmakers clashed over tax and policy, with strong opposition from Long allies and comments on Senator McGregor.

Austin Mincennia Haus Narfmouth Hievernne Rae Bireli Flay Lapisinna Long McGregor T. I. McGregor Aney P. Lang Louisiana

War Officers Organized in Local World War Emergency group

A local charter of the World War Emergency officers was organized with Jack R Burke elected president and Frank Rush as secretary. Col Wyatt O Selkirk called the meeting at the Plaza hotel to convene emergency officers, inviting county clerks and past commanders to join, with various committees formed.

Jack R. Burke Pressant Frank Tr Ronthenett Jun Tice John Shank

Mayor Denies Hospital Ad and Budget Clash

The mayor rejects a hospital tax and budget reopening arguing city depositaries approved the plan. The county commissioners sought to remove the tax, claiming financial strain and alleging illegality. Officials insist every budget item must be itemized and approved by the council and depositaries.

Lone Hind Vaelinapital County Commissioners’ Court

Nationalists Halt Insurgent Troops at Can Front

Nationalist forces repelled an insurgent push against government outposts in Thunan, halting the offensive after ten days as reinforcements arrived for the Cantonese commander Mengehan. The drive by southern insurgents stalled despite early momentum.

Hong Kong Thunan

Aimee Semple McPherson Profile Stirring Note in May Book

The piece by Nancy Hart May previews Sister Aimee the forthcoming biography of Aimee Semple McPherson due September 24. It highlights McPherson’s public persona, revival methods, and the debates over authenticity, noting both adoration and skepticism surrounding her.

Aimee Semple McPherson Nancy Hart California Aimee McPherson Sara Roreardicen Ane Romention of Mineré Martre

Mississippi River Bridge Cost Set to Drop

New Orleans on September 16 Governor Huey P. Long announced that the cost of the Louisiana New Orleans Lake Belt railroad bridge across the Mississippi River will be well below the earlier estimate of 15 million dollars, excluding interest, during the opening of offers.

New Orleans Linda Mississippi River Huee Long

New Portuguese Revolt Feared In Tortugal Crisis

In TASUON Tortugal a government release warned of a possible new revolt amid rising unrest. Military units moved to secure barracks while emergency measures were reportedly prepared. Authorities stated security actions included bringing additional forces from other regions.

Tasuon Tortugal Caraler Scan

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