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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1931

Page

4

Morrison extortion case bonds set in Guadalupe county

Lou Wright, alleged extortion figure, faced multiple charges with bonds set at 28,000 each while Morrison case bonds totaled 47,005. Wright remained jailed for Guadalupe county charges pending, as prosecutors linked the hold ups to local crimes including a hotel, grocery, and filling station thefts.

Lou Wright Morrison Wrisht Guadalupe County CBE i Iems Cas Cion Travejera Gifyence Buenders Dge “Andersen An & Eate Cannon Tsade Bledsoe

Prison Telegraph Operator Seeks Parole Amid Illness

Jack Gorder, a prison telegraph operator at the Illinois state penitentiary, contemplates parole while suffering tuberculosis and facing a murder sentence for the 19th century killing in Vermillion County. The report notes his bleak outlook and the distance between prison duties and outside life.

Menard Jack Gorder Illinois State Penitentiary Toh Cerca Veratillion County

Veterans Favor Beer Return Amid Political Haze

The piece notes veteran groups urging beer return while an election race centers on Sievens. It references Mussolini greetings to American Legion attendees via Admiral Alfords Acton and calls for renewed brotherhood to tackle global difficulties. The rest reads as a courtroom narrative about a Wright fugitive case with witness testimony and custody details.

Detroit Mussolini Italy American Legion Baron Alfords Acton

Bonds Again Disapproved in City Vote Debate

Opponents of refunding bonds accuse the city of charter violations and improper overdrafts. A suit to restrain selling the bonds proceeds is in the Sevouty third District court as the October term nears, with Governor Stoss Sterling and the attorney general pressed to act.

Citizens’ League Stoss Sterling House Attorney General Ralph Teigth Thompson Sevouty Third District Court

City faces payroll cuts as 500 lose work in October

Mayor Chambers says 500 city workers will be discharged October 1 after Attorney General Allred blocks approval of a 7.1 million San Antonio refunding bond. With bonds blocked, salary budgets must shrink across departments and welfare plans face delays.

Airgnmey James V. Allred San Antonio C. M. Ghembers Attorney General Social Bureau Chambera Social Welfare Bureau Mandasius Fngal Chambers Alfred Howover Ae the Citi Su- Teme Simpeda Company of Dallas Banda Allred Sas

London stock prices and market expectations

Report from London notes that prices show marginal improvement tied to monetary policy in India and Bagland actions affecting gold flows. Analysts say the pound’s strength is temporary, the Mexican peso stable at three to one, and U S efforts to lower rates may boost Britain’s foreign market position.

Desi India Bagland United State Praitinn Englond Ohservere Iramedi

British Telecommunication Boom Sparks Coastal Mail Delays

A garbled 1920s style note reports rising telephone message traffic across Atlantic lines affecting various firms. It mentions Union interests, unsettled operations, and a surge in message handling with no clear dates or figures.

Escobar Sentence To Be Reviewed By Court Of Appeals

Escobar's 40 year sentence for murdering his father in law Thomas Donz oran in April 1890 will be reviewed by the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin. Paul Kilday said a transcript and bill of exceptions have been prepared and will be sent to the court after the district attorney's investigation. Escobar, a former Bexar county deputy constable, was tried in June by the Thirty seventh District court.

Ated Atlanta Gheriff Hauser Apert New Orleans Grace Wright Hausser Saly Los Ageles San Angelo Laveas S. A. Wright Tleasanton Will Issesera Escobar Thomas Donzoran Court of Criminal Appeals Austin Paul Kilday Court of Criminel_Appeala Walter “Tynan Kilday Esedbar Donoven Escobin Hecobar Bexar County

Pampa Refinery Ordered Closed Amid Oil Price Move

Tulsa dispatch reports F Wilcox president of Wilcor Oil and Gas company ordered the Pampa refinery in Texas closed immediately for an indefinite period and announced Brinsow Oklahoma refinery would price gasoline at 234 cents per gallon at relineries.

Tulsa Okio F. Wilcox Wilcor Oil and Gag Company Texas Brinsow, Oklahora

Terrace plans discussed by extension engineer in San Antonio

Mr. R Bentler of A and M College conferred with Fred W Jully the county agent in San Antonio on terracing for Bexar county to prevent soil erosion and protect farmers from loss of soil.

Bexar R. Bentler San Antonio Fred W. Jully Bexar County

Study Pay Slashes and Budget Debates in Austin

In Austin on September 23 proposals faced opposition as lawmakers debated pay cuts for state employees earning $150 or more. An amendment sought to shield employed officials while projecting substantial biennial savings. The House moved to delay a vote on a bill to reduce county officer fees and Governor Bierkam pushed for a state cash balance plan and highway funding.

Austin Texas Pla Hnyise Widvorgble Ross Bierkam State Highway Department Ita I Pan Baijues Automatic Siloremi Nway

Kelly Graduates to Fete S.A. Leaders

Ambiguous text outlines a ceremony with Kelly and S.A. leaders. Mentions a governor delivering remarks and a civic or chamber event at the Center Hotel on October 2. Details are garbled but imply a formal reception or installation involving military affairs and local officials.

Kelly Fete S.A Arguemen Rely Worning Hig Genter

Postmaster Start Initiates Dinner of Fish

Unclear OCR passage describes post office events including a dinner of fish and absence of a postmaster. Mentions J W Ful­le as assistant postmaster and dispatch of items from a Medina house. Several garbled names and places reduce clarity.

J. W.fulle Pos Lucas Medina’ Ae Esp Seors Aggree Mariana

Woman Found Bound Near Forest, Authorities Say

Police report a bound woman found yesterday near a forest area. Officers say the incident appears connected to a Black suspect, with investigations ongoing and no further details released.

6 Nations Report Sees Business Decline Worldwide

The commerce department reports continued declines in sales and employment last month in France Belgium HollandToland Hungary and Canada. Japan Siam and parts of China show improvement while other nations show mixed results.

Niversa Bree Walmington D.C France Belgium Holland Toland Hungary Canada Commerce Department Adas Japan Siam China

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