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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1931

Page

3

Re Gale Phone Values At Hearing In San Antonio

The Southwestern Bell Telephone case reopened to review depreciation and market value of old equipment. Witnesses including W J Manion and E H Snell testified on labor costs, salvaged value, and real estate holdings in San Antonio as the hearing resumes before Judge Joseph Dibrell.

Tom Wi J. Manion St. Louis Donzoelation Enginurr Stnint Walenesdas Southwestern Hell Telephone Company Hhe Beding Milam Tudee Joseph Dibrell Seguin Speeing Motter Western Electric Telenhona Company Manion Carl Wright Jonson Willie E. W. Clausen Cunsel Johnson Sin Antomio Uy Testimmiy Vives Eugene M. Bingk Real County Ann Hervard Snell Hares Travis Street Mistletoe Avenue Inn Bank Pres Street Walnut Street Mondas Telge Dibrell Filwin Dalmes Mlawinsipinl

Fragmented Health Ad Claiming Quiet Relief Powder

A distorted OCR text advertises a supposed facial powder product promising discreet use without embarrassment. It mentions terms like ear nose and tooth references, along with nonsensical phrases and unclear benefits. The message also includes dubious claims about comfort and superiority over garthing routes and mentions several improper names.

Solons Set For Four Day Delay In River Bed Bill

Texans in the Senate await action on a river bed bill tied to the Sabine river and rail commission contracts. The chamber postponed debate until Saturday as clerical delays hinder transmission and committee work nears completion. The measure aims to regulate river bed use and potential development funding with state oversight and contractor agreements.

Ausden Sophie Stertitg Inn Howe Senate Lomas Ibn Sabine River Penerat

Baptist Mexican School to Open in Texas Sept

Fragmentary OCR describes a Baptist Mexican School in Texas opening in September for the 131-382 session. Mentions H C Bell, a local missionary, and Rev. Me Jell. Details are garbled but indicate a regional church educational effort with historical ties to other missions.

Baptist Mexican School Bastuol Texas Ken H.C. Bell Missionney Gelels

Eight Punch Board Cases to Be Filed

Deputy constables prepare complaints against eight punch horn exhibitors in a district. Investigatory focus centers on a slot machine at South Vlora Street. Police plan to file eight cases against the exhibitors in the coming days.

Miler Tha Murthaurr Tones South Vlora Street Presiny Ara Gang

Map Introductory Notes and Torret Points in Autumn Street Layout

An old city map description details Autuno e streets, torret points, and major roads. It notes a labeled index at the bottom with locating numbers and a central attachment showing neighborhood corners. The guide, dated 1957, explains scale and accuracy of the map features and highway numbers.

Bertha Banspach San Antonio E. S. Vretz College Fe S. Bret Ule

Parliament to Adjourn Emergency Meet Next Wednesday

Prime Minister Nanny Anne Monald announced in the Commons that the emergency program would be adjourned next Wednesday. The government intends to complete retrenchments, curb expenditure, and present Snowden’s budget within seven days as war costs rise.

London Bent Anne Monald Bone of Commons Mactonale Philip Snowden

Chinese Fined on Lottery Charge

Testimony from Chief Io fice Owen Wiley led to a Chinese man fined on a lottery ticket charge. The chief described observing a Mexican woman entering a store and following them, finding about 1000 lottery tickets. A notice of appeal was filed after the judgment.

Io Fice Owen Wiley Sia Osetried Tonis Wink Slyre

Tanker HAN FIANGCISCO Reports Break Near Beach

A tanker named HAN FIANGCISCO reported trouble near Swanmon Bay two miles north of the beach as oil was leaking from the Canadian launch Albertofile after an apparent break up. Coast guard crews were dispatched to assess the scene and aid any injured or stranded personnel.

Han Fiangcisco

Line Closes Jobs to Married Women in Rail Firm Policy

A Norfolk and Western policy closes positions to married women, limiting female workers despite silent protests. The firm asserts the rule reflects employment norms, while observers cite gender discrimination and calls for reconsideration of the practice.

Line

Legal clash over writ in Moneth Court appeal

The case before the Moneth Court of Civil Appeals concerns whether a writ should be dissolved or made permanent. Attorny General Len Filed and others from Hidalgo county appear as respondents in the writ of prohibition seeking to block or sustain actions tied to delinquent tax contracts and county commission disputes.

Attornry Moneth Court of Civil Appeals Weles Uigatlon Lidalge Comity Commission J.C. Rymoxson Celine Eanerson Lie Mite Abstrauk Widalen Conry Commissioners Ninols Epperson Ranted Court Cimt Appeals Cenilen Tn Uy Tientime Geer Janos Alfred Teligation Balale Loisty Supreme Curt Kenerl Len St Dustin Stote George Sheppard C. A. Wheeler Pilly-third District Sfodga B Hidalga Conmix Attoruty

Aimee McPherson’s tale of a hasty church wedding

The narrative recounts a private ceremony for Aimee McPherson with Rev. Jordan officiating aboard a plane en route to California. The bride, their brief nuptial scene, and the reaction of church elders are described with focus on the unexpected rush and the social tension it caused among her ministry circle.

Juang San Cis Mias Jordon Migsdollan Jordan Jas Daves Dave Saltanana California Clondato Sunvilag Tng Loavent Eiera Nue Wil Tineed

Navy Secretary Admits Adversaries Push to Trim Budget

Washington reports that Secretary Adams and top admirals press to reduce naval budget from 401 million to 310 million for 1930. They seek a leaner program while defending essential shipbuilding and defense needs amid cabinet pressure from President Ligoire.

Washington L. G Bey Adams Navy de Naval Ligoyer Sur

Mistrial Requested in Griffith Murders Case

In KEWRIRK Oklahoma attorneys sought a mistrial in the Griffith murders case. Judge John Borger ordered jurors excused from the courtroom while defense counsel James D. Mathers pressed for discharge and a new panel after the Christmas-season killings of Jessie and Kevin Griffith, both well known local teachers.

Gold Shipment to Paris by Plane Reported

A Paris bound gold shipment valued around 8 million dollars or 206 million francs was due today from Alsterdan Tor consignments to Paris banks. About 1.92 million dollars was credited in a prior mail yesterday.

Paris LE Roerget I Py Agigipecchrontely Fabout Urilne Alsterdan Tor Coref Yee Mra Maiier Yesteedis

Removed from Brownsville inst mcts for safe-keepl

In Brownsville, an individual was removed and taken to Corp Christ for safekeeping after a local incident. Whittaker, aged 17, was noted in the report with revised age details. The bulletin lists various unclear names and numbers, with several garbled phrases throughout.

SAN Tor Howl Desse de Thompson San Devito Dnierwian Brownsville Corp Christ Whittaker Monk Lrinkagian Timmison

Doctor Seeks Habeas Corpus In District Charge

Dei MT, Pitageralil, charged by cum plaine with the jmaster OL Miss Maggie Cook in Diensanten. The accused appeared Wednesday afternoon after an alleged Mugal apcentini. Miss Coat itied ak te local hospital following the incident. Titageratd was charged in din temirt af Jnaticg of the Peace toh Shook, vod use a FI000 apt bond.

Dei MT Pitageralil Cum Plaine Jmaster Maggie Cook Diensanten Uae

Poisoner Sought in Death of Dogs

Police seek a suspect in the deaths of five dogs in the district. Reading notes show the dogs were killed by an unknown person, with residents reporting several similar dog deaths nearby. No further details on motive or identity available.

Weive Distiict Sis Mra. J Liner

Plan Plea on 8 P Auditing Offices Plan Plea on 8 P

The chamber of commerce expressed plans to appeal proposed removals by the Southern Parish auditing offices. Leader Whaley stated the plan aims to challenge the changes and protect local interest as the five members face reassignment.

Ehmuber Nasvelacion Pina Sndutonio Lorter Whaley Chamber of Cuimers

Air Corps Camp Inspection Reported at Tonsley Field

Inspection at a local air corps camp near Wallington by Major Roher Loker and air corps officers noted duties on site. Anna Crkerlew is said to be moving to Plensles field with Fire as Tigwt uel V. Fyster, from central offices Veils afters oun, are identified in the report.

Tonsley Field Walling Roher Loker Air Vires Air Corps Anna

Barnes urges political moratorium in commerce board view

Atlantic City reports Barnes chaired the United States Chamber of Commerce board urging a political moratorium to restore calm and reduce frictions amid ongoing economic and regulatory concerns. The remarks emphasize avoiding urgent reforms while stabilizing policy and public sentiment.

Barnes Atlantic City Politi¢N Moratorim Dutine United States Conmerce

Mounted Is Sent to Quell Rioters in Astevan

In Saskatoon region unrest follows a fall shooting and rioting by coal miners. Mounted police move to restore order with reinforcements from nearby centers.

Astevan Sask Tts Etrixera

Classified Ad Fragments in Chiveificatian 154

Fragmentary notice from a 154 edition shows items tagged as classified ads. The readable text lists various solicitations and offerings, including names and numbers, but specifics are obscured by garbled OCR. The piece functions as a sparse classified snapshot within the page.

Four Randle Jobless Fund Plan Reported

In New York on September 7 officials announced a $20,000,000 unemployment relief measure. The plan, tied to state actions and led by Governor Roosevelt, aims to fund aid through a new administration and temperance initiatives. Key figures include state federation leaders and philanthropic supporters.

New York Dip Roosevelt Wainy Springs Gil Cy Fee Siste I. Stra Presioh Mey Iden Ehikien Ehikien Fal Philanthray Dolin 1 Silivan Peesilen

Hoefgen to Speak on Building Plan Declares Speaker Availability

Hoefgen is slated to discuss a public building project at noon, with Williany and Metiges coordinating, as the chamber of engin?s officials prepare for the event. The plan, part of a parliamentary proposal by Willi Gree, is backed by a group of local supporters across the county, aiming to advance the construction agenda.

Hoefgen Williany Metiges Secretare Han Antono Connie Chamber of Eniymercy Willi Gree Ure

Man Treated After Collision Injuries In Badly Worded Report

A man received treatment for collision injuries at a local hospital after a reported crash on a street labeled South Taredy and Guanine. The fragmentary text mentions names and a second person injured by an air knife during the incident, both associated with addresses on South Laredo Street and involving a named hospital unit.

Ld Gundaluips Hrool AimMbile Keane Tech South Taredy Pert Guanine Geren Kaspian Watnesday Jar Matriton Sh South Laredo Street

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