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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1931

Page

2

Shouse Pushes Volstead Revision and Farm Policy Shifts

Universal Service, Washington Sept 21. Jayett Shause, chair of the Democratic executive committee, urged a platform emphasizing Volstead act modification and abolition of the federal farm board. He advocated five day work week for federal employees, farm relief through warehouse credits, tariff reform, federal public works, legalized light wines and beers, and support for the eighteenth amendment.

Univernal Service Washington, D. C Federal Farm Board Jayett Shause Democratic Executive Committee Shause Democratic Bulletin Shouse Smaul-Hawley Warener Hills Neuilal Re Shunse

Harlingen Man Named in Killing Case

District attorney announced a suspect held without bail for the live murder of Alfred Ateinbach, a Cinvin man. Officials seek the unnamed man’s identity and plan to release details later, as authorities work to corroborate the case.

Harlingen Cort

Vessel reports wreckage from transatlantic flight

A vessel recovered debris from a suspected plane wreck near Norway on a flight path from Detroit to Copenhagen. The crews, including Ted Weeot and Beul, are associated with the ship BAM ME TEES. Further details on the incident remain unclear as investigators assess the scene.

Norway Beul Ted Weeot Detroit Crpenhagen

Six Die in Vera Cruz Election Fights

Maraico Ciry reports six people killed and eighteen wounded in clashes across Vera Cruz during state wide municipal elections. Police and officials seek to restore order as gunfire erupts in multiple porte areas amid voting.

Vera Cruz Maraico

Chinese Merchants Abandon Sonora After Recall Movement

Reported in Sonora a recall anti-Chinese movement forces merchants to abandon holdings. Deputy Wilfrio Pesquiera notes the exodus as tensions rise and Chinese residents face expulsion amid political strife. Communities brace for potential actions as authorities monitor the situation.

Sonora Mexico

Invention by German Vet Spurs Cigarette Roller Patent

A German native Theodor Althorh designs a cigarette roller after observing a factory in Alamo Darn leneh. The Standard Specialty Co funds a sample, leading to rapid production and hiring of 1860 workers within eight days. The maker transfers rights to Disabled Veterans organization to provide jobs.

Theodor Althorh Germany Chinn Motiong Standard Finteller Disabled Veterans Organization Chaneles Disabled Veterans of America

Transfer of Maj Frederick L. Martin to Randolph Field

Transferred Maj Frederick L. Martin, commander of a U.S. airborne flying school, from Welly field to Standolph Geld. Orders issued at Air Copa Heating center hendquine fers. He will move to Tenndelot field after the m eoryRAYER jMEpSClion at Kelly field is completed and resume command of the Tandalah Gell.

Frederick TG. Martin Ue Arvoured Welly Field Standolph Geld Air Copa Heating Center Hendquinefers Tenndelot Field Kelly: Field Will Nesume Tandalah Gell Ty Trottar Teeker Betly Bell Handulph Field Clifford Terocks Field Kelly Field

Dog Bite Injures Child Visiting Home on Feeterickshire Road

Eight year old Warcrnft, visiting a home on Dorothy Louis Trice Monday, was bitten on the face by a large dog near a Hank on Feeterickshire road Smiley. He was under medical attention according to a sheriff's office report.

Techne Warcrnft Hawe Dorothy Louis Trice Hank Feeterickshire Road Smiley Sheriff's Office

Fair opens near McKinney with four day schedule

Fair officials and department chiefs in Cain County organize four day event starting Monday. The Monday morning opening kicks off a longer fair period with exhibits and activities planned by local organizers for attendees from nearby towns.

McKinney Apiinney Texas Lone Pole Department Supe Cain County Fair

Bluebeard in Gellat Pen moved to state prison

A dramatic arrangement today between the attorney general and Governor Conley set the disposition of Nntrs F. Mowery the condemned killer of five, who escaped from the West Virginia state penitentiary last week as a mob gathered at the Clarksburg county jail. He was placed in the prison death house annex Sunday after a hurried crossing of the state. State police escorted him from Clarksburg as a crowd outside demanded custody. The scene around Clarksburg and the jail grew tense with liquor influence amid the mob members.

Moundeviele Cnnfervice Sond Conley Nntrs F. Mowery Drouglit West Virginia Atnte Clarksburg Visilly Death House Clarksuur Powers Potion Mol Uquer

Dental Offices Visited by Thieves

Thieves hit several dental offices according to police reports. Dr T McWhent and Dr W D McCarty in the Nix Professional building reported dental aids worth 25. Dr B L Perkins in the same building and Dr M R Gshata in City Central Bank building reported nearly 75 in value stolen.

T. Mc Whent Nix Professional W. Dd. McCarty Ariton Blo. Perkins Huildin MR. Gshata City Central Bank

Special Series Rates Offered

Special rates from points in Dex na are being offered world wide by Milvania into Sinatonia. The Southern Pacific Mixeawey Pacific ramd Missing Vines will have final trip tier sale September 2. Radio with return limit October 16. The rate is SHAS wait TLonis and return.

Dexna Milvania Sinatonia Southern Pacific Mixeawey Pacific

Stolen Car Found by S A Constables

A car reported stolen was recovered by San Antonio constables after being driven Sunday night near Henckenin Park. The vehicle is tied to Ig Menemzer and aenin was driving when found. Davis and Boeck were named in the incident as assisting or involved.

S.A W. Menemzer Aenin Davis C. Boeck Faynul Henckenin Park

Texas week ends with twelve killed in crashes and shootings

A terse Associated Press report lists twelve dead in Texas from six automotive wrecks five shootings and an affray over the weekend. Names include Tom Momers Wyndo Adamsom Shermans Ary Chiriat End Bryan and more, with several victims identified by surname and ages. The report notes a coroner’s verdict of gunshot wounds and a prison cell incident in Talls county.

Texas Tom Momers Wyndo Adamsom Shermans Jee Parner

Graf Zepp Reaches Brazil on Third Voyage

Graf Zeppelin completes a South Atlantic cruise with ten passengers and mail freight, after departing Germany for Brazil on her night transit.

Graf Zep Brazil Zeppelin Germany Bravil Atantic Ant

Mexico Catholics Plan Instruction in Archdiocese

Mexico City Catholic churches will begin an extensive religious instruction program on October 1 under Archbishop Pesenal Dias to counter the establishment of religious influence in public schools. The plan reflects a Vatican aligned effort to reinforce Catholic schooling in response to secular reforms.

Mexico City Archdiorene Mexico Pesenal Dias

Dysfunction in City Court Case Involving Officer and Disabled Man

In a Corporation court case, a Black disabled man named Lewis faced a 25 cent fine after a confrontation with Officer Mitchell on St Martins Street. Witnesses described tensions as Lewis claimed rheumatism and denied a demand to “defeat it” though the officer testified of his symptoms. The proceedings noted a period of confinement and eventual mention of convalescence.

Dan Lewis Ottesr W. Mitchell Corporation Court Tewix St. Marty's Street Nvatis Street Soung Negro Hin Mock Oiera Lewis Mitchell

Heat in Texas Unabated Amid Prolonged Heat Wave

Heat in Texas remains extreme as a long lasting heat wave grips the state. Official forecasts suggest some relief near the coming cooling period. Temperatures reached high marks in Dallas, Austin, Galveston, and other cities, with rainfall scarce in most areas.

Texas Erin Faso Corell Dallas Austin Ampeius Teamnaut Galvestua

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