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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1931

Page

3

El Paso Bridge Petition Seeks Reduced Opening Hours

Washington reports labor and business groups debated bridge traffic between El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico. Labor affiliates urged nine hour daily openings to curb Mexican crossings for American labor needs, while officials found nine hours insufficient for cross border commerce and city workers.

Washington, D.C el Paso Tess Juarez Mexico American Federation of Labor William Green Accaboura Lowman Dversary El _ Paso Blexico el Tesa Treasurs

Government considers closing bridge hours amid gambling debate

The government weighs night closure of a bridge as officials push for lighter restrictions. The bridge is currently open until midnight, while business groups urge easing rules to curb illegal gambling and related disturbances.

Governoent EV Pau Amie

Homer Edwards linked to prison escape and chase

Police report Homer Edwards, son of a San Antonio officer, tied to a State Rusk escape and car chase after a burglary near Medina. Edwards, once jailed in Medina County, faces new charges with associates seen at a South Alamo cafe, while a companion is held in the county jail awaiting appeal.

Homer Edwards John Bradshaw Rusk Stom Sbuiwarde Renapiclan Postey Houston Street Josephine Broadway Santa Medina Edwards van Geet South Alamo Street Edwards Bledina Counky Beadagaw Inutier Hlate Ernest Fotng Mary Youre Edwarde

Accused Slayer Reenacts Crime With Loaded Gun

In Denver a judge hears testimony as Earl Wettengel details how Albert Carlson and Gary ii youth borrowed a revolver from a detective in the courtroom. Carlson allegedly handed the weapon to the defendant who demonstrated how he killed Patrolman William Heating. Jurors see the gun’s glint as deputies and witnesses note the weapon’s presence and handling in court.

Denven Cole Vey Teleid Earl» Wettengel Albert Carlson Gary Denver Sesterday William Heating Carlson Carlaan Hack Jonas

Census Reveals More Men Than Women in Nation

Census bureau data show 1,169,890 more men than women in the United States. The total population reached 60,856,620, with native whites making up 72.4 percent, foreign born whites 17.3 percent, and an unspecified share for other groups.

United States

Gandhi: Disciple Omitted in Will

Madeline Slade, known as a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, is not named in her mother Laiy Slade’s will. The will leaves about $59,000 to Mrs. Edward Vernon, drawing public attention to the omission and eliciting broad approval.

Madeline Slade Mahatma Gandhi Laiy Slade Edward Vernon Maine

Houston Man Buys Radio Station XED

Reported purchase of radio station XED at Tehuana Mexico opposite the Rio Grande by Will Borens, making theater figure Tlorsitz owner manager. He will keep Ly Tt Beatty as station technitian while retaining a 10,000 watt plant across the border in the Mexican republic.

Avallen XED Teyona Mexicn Medillon Rio Grande Will Borenfs Houston Theater

Appeal to Supreme Court in Texas Cotton Case

Washington Sept 23 The state of Texas appeals to the U S Supreme Court to overturn an order issued by the federal district court in Southern Texas. The case involves McLeod and Company 46 Horton challenging the application of the tariff and raising questions about the ruling on cotton stabilization and state rights.

Washington, D. C Texaa United States Supreme Court Federal Listries Court Texas Fi, McLealeh and Company Hourton

Seek Name for Super Infant Born in Brady

Mrs. Hilary Roberts of Brady welcomed a baby boy born September 11 weighing 16 pounds 3 ounces and 24 inches long. The article notes the outsize birth and considers various names for the promising youngster.

Hilary Roberts Brady

River Survey Expands Across Rio Grande Valley

Extended river survey work near McAllen and Brownsville advances for federal review. Engineers led by Kerr and Crecititus map flood and central drainage systems from Penita to Brownsville, detailing all existing schemes as cooperation with Mexico is sought.

Awallen Rio Grande Korr Ain Col ST Crecetius San Benito Penitar McAllen Brownsville A. Tian Mr. Kerr GT. Procter CG. Bennett Charles Beckerbach Reymond Mallow G. I. Bmewharter FB. Crachlinson We ‘Aulkner T. H. Toling E. Gerigets Lee Kennedy B. Lempereson J. D. Sitters A. AG. Callehan Dain Mexico

Four Year Old Struck by Auto on South Flores Street

Four year old Alfred Ghovez of 610 Applewhite Street was struck in the 1390 block of South Flores Street and taken to Hobert Green hospital Wednesday with non serious injuries according to police.

Flores Street Alfred Ghovez Applewhite Street Hobert Green Hospital

Escape to Sau City Property Directory Clearance

The Light's Free Rental Directory returns at Picglo Wiggly store with the largest listings of desirable property in Sau Actesin. Shoppers may find extensive rentals and new links to Sau locations during the sale event.

Sau Actesin

Judge Refuses Plea in Liquor Possession Case

Federal Judge Duval West presiding Wednesday denied a plea by Leonard Brown for a reduced fine in a case charging Beeuadio Garcia with possession of 30 gallons of whiskey equipment and a pint of coloring. Garcia faced a $200 penalty, with alcohol reportedly found at an address on Berstreit Street on August 20. A second Garcia, Valentine, pleaded guilty to forfeiture involving 70 points of beer and 11 gallons and six pints of whiskey discovered via kitchen floor trap and burial. Garcia was fined $100.

Duval West Leonard Browns Brown Beeuadio Gatcia Garcia Ber Striéet Valentine

Gandhi and Chaplin Meet in Private Chat on Machines

London September 23 Mahatma Gandhi and Charlie Chaplin reportedly shared a brief meeting focused not on India or cinema but on machinery. Chaplin questioned Gandhi about spinning wheel advocacy, and Gandhi warned that embracing modern loans could spur overproduction and idle hands elsewhere.

London Mahati Charlie Chaplin Ted Gandhi Chaplin India Lancashire

Bond Set in Narcotic Case for Victor Rodriguez

Victor Rodriguez was held to bond of 2500 by U.S. Commissioner Paul A. Jackhore after being arrested on a narcotic charge for purchase and possession of eight grains of heroin on September 6. He pleaded not guilty and a hearing was set for Thursday at 2 p.m. Estella Wallace of Bergs Mill faced charges of manufacture possession of liquor and possession of illegal property after agents found 427 pints and 35 quarts of beer mush 32 gallons of beer mush and 850 empty beer bottles. She pleaded not guilty and waived further hearing.

Victor Rodrigies United States Paul A Jwckhore Rodriguez Estella” Wallace Berg's Mill Wallace

Transit Privilege on Pecans Stated

Transit privilege on pecans discussed by EI Loeffler of the Southern Pacific with word that Trans Continental tariffs will grant a transit privilege for peons ta to San Antonio. The S B transit privilege was approved by the Trans Continental Freight bureau and amended tariffs will help local shippers compete with California growers.

Trans-continental Peonsta San Antonio EI. A. Loeffler Southern Pacific S. B Trans-Continental Freight Bureau Fscal California

Stolen Dresses Recovered in Seguin Investigation

Dresses valued at 113 dollars stolen from the Thrift Shoppe were recovered in Seguin Wednesday by Detectives Tae Jones and Job Gry. Acting on information from Sexulu, officers hurried to Seguin and recovered the Grestes in a house, with no arrests reported.

Seguin Port Sam Houston Tae Jones Job Gry Sexulu

Man Wounded in Holdup Captured in Lincoln

Wounded in an attempted holdup at a Red Cross pharmacy, 22 year old Riley Boatner of Onlas Texas was captured after seeking refuge at a tourist camp in Lincoln. Police report the assailant fled prior to arrest.

Lincoln Neb Red Cross Pharmee Stonday Rilly Boater Onlas Texer Jase Pizht

Charges Filed Against Clergyman in Virginia Trial

In Almnhandia Virginia prosecutors pressed accusations against Dr. William A. Shelton pastor of Mount Vernon Free Methodist church in Washington. The 56-year-old suspended pastor faces charges that could affect his ecclesiastical future as witnesses from across the South prepare to testify. Carrie A. Williams, secretary to Shelton and two former Warbington pulpit holders, testified yesterday as the trial entered its second day.

Almnandhia William A. Shellon Methodist Episcopal Church South Mount Vernon Pree Methodist Church Washington Offiecusnilona Aptiagt Pike

Guggenheim and Pais Honor Aviation Philanthropist

The French government awarded Daniel Guggenheim the Legion of Honor in recognition of his gifts to American aviation. The insignia was presented to his widow.

Guggenheim Pais Fas Pos Timens Daniel Guggenbei Mretels! Aviation Legon of Honor

Butler Ends 9 Army Outs at Quantico Marine Base

Maj General Swielly Butler closes a 63 year career with the Marines at Quantico Virginia following a bold assault on the base. He is reassigned to civilian duties as he approaches 60 and reflects on decades of service and wartime action.

Quantico Gex Sweliey Dy Butler Syrea Hla Aldelines Marine Corps Butler Colocn Eervict Light

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