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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1931

Page

2

Prince Takshimaten Arrives in Incognito for New York Visit

Prince Takishimaten, younger brother of Emperor Hirohito, toured New York in incognito with a string of official engagements. He met with city officials at City Hall, visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art, toured radio studios, and observed Japanese residents. Crowds gathered at Battery Park as police maintained order amid occasional anti Japanese demonstrations. The prince and princess appeared in formal attire, drawing wide attention from spectators and photographers.

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Southwest Fiveings Cove at Metiers

A fragmentary note from a 19th century page mentions a meeting at a place called Southwest Fiveings in which a local group discusses a count or tally. The readable lines reference preparation and possible attendance but lack clear names or a coherent event.

Mother Dies Securing Wish Amid Quiet Anniversary

A distressed report notes a mother died while pursuing a long held wish. The narrative mentions family members including a daughter and relatives, with a memorial context and references to an anniversary and a hospital or operation background.

Black man robbed and assaulted in Laredo area house break in

Police report two incidents with a Black man victimized during a break in at the 100 block of HouIb Laredo. The victim, Alton Smith of Smithville, was tied and robbed of money after two bandits approached him near the Suthers Pacific street.

Batueday Wepra Hydea Blackwood Aleep Ile Freighe Verdy Anorace AB Alton Smith Smithville Jane Suthers Pacific Sant Clive Ateret

Graf Zep Cruises Over Holy City in Jerusalem Display

Zeppelins visit Jerusalem as Siraf Zeppelin tours the Holy City drawing thousands of watchers. The craft arrived at dawn, rousing crowds before continuing its progress to the next stop on the itinerary.

Graf Zep Holy City Jerusalem Siraf Zeppelin Je ‘Rusalem Vanditz

Mexico Holds Up British Corn Cargo

Mexico authorities retain a British corn cargo as they enforce tech decree compliance, delaying the shipment. The April 11 report notes continuing inspections and potential actions against the vessel and crew pending regulatory adherence.

Mexico Vera Ori I—h Cain Hom Knslich

Earthquake Registers in Bologna Italy

A slight earthquake was felt in Bologna on April 11, with minor disruption reported but no damage or injuries. Officials noted tremors across the area without significant structural impact.

Italy Bologna Wien

Pair Sought In Torture Case Involving Mexican

Two men believed to be Mexican and anti-Chinese abducted and tortured Sylvestra Villanueva at her home on Grenet Street. They demanded her son Julian's deposit of money claimed to be hidden in a bank. Villanueva was bound to a chair and beaten until blood showed, then the intruders fled without obtaining any funds. Police were notified by Angela Vacquez and Mit Itamona Tomea of 22 Grenet Street.

Canil Meiet Sylvestra Villanueva Grenet Street Ehe Hiad Pioney Wire AL Angela Vacquez Mit Itamona Tomea

Philosopher of Arabia Dies at Age 31 in Unclear Report

Fragmentary obit notes the death of a philosopher described as a native of Arabia and associated with a speaking world. Details are garbled, including names and dates, but the notice marks a death at a young age with uncertain context.

Philosopher Arabia Jowhn Jonas

Garland Plays Solid For Steers Taulas

Garland performed ably guiding the Steers Taulas as the home team secured a win. Despite garbled lines and unclear names, the report notes a key late move by Garland that sealed the victory and marked a notable performance for the player.

Garland Fem Om Saetag Sinere Redex Rankie Speeiball Archet

TCU Player Joins San Benito Team Adds Hunter Hill

Texas April 11e Meyaxer Rishon Clements of the Exn Henrtg Swints of Rin Grande Volles Inazne announced the addition of Bheristip Hunter Ann Heoli Hill from Lockhart. The team noted Hill’s arrival pleased local supporters and the university community.

T.C.U SAN Benito EAN Bene Texas e—Meyaxer Rishon Clements Exn Henrtg Swints Rin Grande Volles Inazne Ann Heoli Hill Lockhart Shh Tatas Serr

Fort Sam Houston soldiers injured in Skidmore bus crash

A bus carrying Ninth Infantry baseball team members from Fort Sam Houston wrecked near Skidmore Friday morning. Three were seriously injured and Corporal Hewnan underwent surgery for internal injuries. The injured, treated at Skidmore hospital, were later moved to San Antonio by Army ambulance.

North Carolina Worner Todd Ninth Infantry Corpun Christo San Antonio Frida Lee Boy Gliers Peivale Ralph Dobar Lr Yate Albert Ax Gunter Wilson O. Ric Uedign Fara Pioney Tircik Slaughter Triste Dale’ Hill Ares Vrisale Courge Brant Casper Ah Lose Albret I. Ht Brooke Te Bua T. A. Malone Skidmore John

Cotton Seed Output and Stocks Report for Eight Months

The census bureau reports eight month totals August to March for cotton seed and by products. Crude oil production 1,520,000 pounds and on hand 1,??? pounds. Refined products and cake, meal, tending toward production figures and on hand stocks for March 1. Running bales and on hand inventories also listed.

Warrington D.C

Buck Stanton Lifts Wichita Falls Team in Loss to Browns

Buck Stanton, first baseman for the St. Dats Bronco, energized Wichita Falls in a nine inning game delay as Spetchler sparked the effort. Pitching by Binizi and Cooney helped the regulars defeat the Yannizant. Art Brailbups hit a home run for Taare' rane fered, with details incomplete.

Buck Stanton Wichita Falls Apel Spetchler Wtlich Bayeman St. Dats Bronco Slaedan Browns Eacellent Thedalph Binizi Bol Cooney Yannizant Fin Matt 1 Art Brailbups

Court martial hero Tamia earns medal for bravery and trial

A damaged report recounts Dan Edwards a soldier of fortune being awarded a Congressional Medal Asia for valor after a fearless defense under heavy fire in Couligns France in May 1919. The account mentions other wartime honors and later high rank in multiple armies.

Tamia Dan Edwards Couligns Friane Dan Imi Mir Enlunet Aridee Scat Ninrert

Long Jailed Opponents Clash in Louisiana Campaign

April reports from Louisiana describe a heated political scene as Governor Long campaigns for John M. Overton while clashes erupt among his entourage and rival figures. LeBlanc Houdreaus face alleged counts tied to weapon offenses as tensions flare in Colfax and Montgomery amid accusations of manipulation by Long.

New Orleans Louisiana Todas Macy Teng Long John M. Overton Montgomery Version FeUinne Addie Boioeraur TeBlane J. JeHinne LeBlanc Houdreaus Iain Jain Colfax Dudley Tetilane

Car Skids on Eggs Crash Near Fatal Outcome

Fragmented notice describes a vehicle skidding on an egg crate load leading to a near fatal crash on a rural road. The report notes evasive maneuvers and injuries but lacks clear names or dates in the readable text.

Music On Air Biography airs on WOAI national network

A lengthy broadcast listing recounts the Music On Air program featuring Walter Maaivosch and a parade of performers on WOAI and the national network. It describes a sequence of musical pieces, guest appearances, and schedule notes including theater performances, radio spots, and a war correspondent segment. The piece highlights a dramatic, era-appropriate tone and notes forthcoming schedule changes and guest rosters.

Lewis Woai Hel Tewls

Tynan renews court battle continues from page one

A district attorney clashed with defense attorneys amid a political clash over trials and witnesses. An assistant district attorney demanded changes and criticized prosecutors, while court officials weighed immune witnesses in several contested elections.

Farmers Outwalk Letter Carriers in Local Walk

A fragmented report notes farmers outwalking letter carriers in Barton on a date in January. It mentions a plow, a distance of 24 miles, and a police presence of 22 officers. Further readable items reference households and a domestic scene.

Barton Chirondista Trewlt Inifer Rarrinra Bs Pon Daisave Ie Tealnn

Turkish teacher charged with insulting students over dress code

SEPAN BEL April report: Miss Krace Comer, director of the American School, faces charge of insulting Turkish students by forcing them to wear American colors red white and blue. Aidege agalm fined five weeks’ arrears.

Turkes Upy Krace “Comer Amer San School Ntudenin Ahnue

Colombia Amazed by Bridge Change

Colombia astonished by a bridge revamp as public interest rises. Report cites unclear notes on the project plan and dates, mentioning France and a contract linked to 32 Gerard age and a rumored payout. Local officials seek clarification amid mounting questions.

Saturday Night Radio Show Listings and Times

A fragmented radio guide lists Saturday night programs and hosts. Entries include musical acts, orchestras, and variety segments at venues with times ranging from early evening to late night. Names such as Nes Evans and Loulé a Huoary Fite appear among station listings and program notes.

RISA Ribezelrs m.—Cade Lome F. Alley Teeter Nes Evans UMG Loule Huoary Fite Loto Erehierk Mledte Forum Mack Denis Tuunter Reat Eateaund Chevralet Eral -Ehsetric Surike Unterorchestra News Hileczele Proxram Ile P. M—Combes Glebcaopher Santereheatre Bovr

Dance Night at Town Hall At 4100 p.m. Program Highlights

The program lists performances including canter dances and musical acts with details about timing. It mentions a 10:00 a.m. start and 10:45 a.m. session, a sequence of ensembles, and a schedule for the event with deities and demonstrations across multiple acts.

Ginners Oppose Two Tax Bills in Dallas Meeting

Colton Ginners association opposed two proposed tax bills in a statewide push. A record vote denounced a $2 per bale license fee and a one cent per bale levy aimed at raising funds for state supervision of gin operations. Officers were re-elected as the convention concluded.

Dallas Esas Colton Ginners Association Sinanmond Theie Huwinpse Freternay Elerty Hogn Seguin i

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