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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1931

Page

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Citizens League Plans New Demands On City Election

Citizens' League plans another push for equal representation at the polls. A Saturday statement by vice chairman Dickson condemns Mayor Chambers and the council for denying parity. The group intends to attend Monday’s meeting and remain until the issue is addressed.

Citizens’ League Equel Churmbers Hin Wyor I. D. Dobbs Jr Cubby Cos ‘Missioner Chambera Taid Dickson League Leance Mayer Chambers

Unreadable OCR Weather Forecast Fragment

Fragment provides scattered weather notes with numerous garbled words and names making specifics unclear. Core items imply scattered showers, moderate winds, cool temperatures, and a mostly clear day later. precise locations and times are unintelligible due to OCR errors.

Bam Antonis Ceeler

Suit Challenges Right of College to Oust Students

Jenn West of Portsmouth seeks to enjoin Miatai University trustees from excluding her from the teachers college. West’s suit, filed by her father William West, rebuts claims that access to state universities is an exclusive privilege, as university officials defend disciplinary rules and the university’s right to remove students for poor performance.

EON TNS Jon Reade Jenn West Portsmouth Freshwan Miatai University Tenehere College Wiliam West Portsmouth Upham Rresident Mise Weil Pomeons Echal Teachers’ College St Sfinmi

Bus Tragedy Hero to Visit Hoover Soon

DENVEM Volo April 1. lohy Bryan United 14 hero of the Towne r bus tragedy will leave for Washington about ten days with the driver, according to an announcement. The boy plans to meet President Hoover at the White House around April 3.

Hoover Denvem Volo Lohy Bryan

Jones Appoints Teab Jones Head of Shell Company

BT Louis April 18 Ins reported George Teab Jones of San Francisc has been appointed as a resident head of the Shell Petroleum Corporation here. He replaces AG De DB Daty who had previously signed.

BT. Louis George Teab-Jones San Francisc Wetlage Legholdnes AG. de DB. Daty

President Spends Day at Fishing

President Hlourer spent almost the entire day pursuing brook trout in a Rapidedene setting. He rode the ring and engaged in a notable fishing outing during a calm spring afternoon on April 18.

Universe Service Muay Van Hlourer

Spanish Students Celebrate Revolt Observance in Mexico City

Spanish athletes from the University of Mexico gathered in Mexico City on April 18 to form a committee for the annual observance of April Wax the birthing ar "Now Spain" as part of a student celebration of revolt and universal service.

Mexico City University of Mexico Toiny Anos Ciriy Spain

First Step Made for Rocket Flight

A report from Notveraat Service in Berlin on April 18 outlines the initial phase toward a trans Atlantic rocket voyage between Berlin and New York. The effort involves representatives of the American Interplanetary Society and Berlin’s science groups advancing rocket development and vision of a bold aerial link.

Notveraat Barein Berlin New York X Rocket Weroleome American Interplanetary Society BerlinQimmschittahct Society

Spain Reverses Credit Offer Amid Turmoil in Republic

The Spanish Republican government rescinds the 380 million credit advanced to the monarchy by a banking consortium led by J. P. Morgan and partners. The move follows King Alfonso XIII’s abdication and sparks protests from Republicans who deem the loan illegal without parliamentary consent. The cabinet seeks civil order, asks clergy to refrain from politics, and confronts church-state separation issues while Gen. Berenguer faces criticism for the Morocco disaster and mutiny fallout.

Syantah J. TP. Morgony Come Pans Alfonso Eepublic Ghureh Ecopultion Telonian Papel Miguel Enid Damaso Berenguer Prima de Rivera Berenguer Lisbon Enlil Maura Fernandez and Galen Jann Decemntier Renches Hr Francieco Macia Barcelona Spanish Republic

Frisco Observes Great Earthquake Anniversary

Frisco marks the anniversary of a devastating quake and fire that razed the city on April 18, 1906. The report notes San Franciscans honoring recovery in a rebuilt metropolis as part of a solemn observance.

Corverent Ferries San Frangiaco Yenre Sgn Teleg San Francisco Alsick Waorld

Spur Bullet Victim Dead At Spur Hospital

In Spur Texas Edmonson shot dead by OC. R. Orrman. A coroner's inquest will decide if death came from wounds or other causes. Foreman charged after body of Mins Foreman found in Crosbyton Hotel. Edmonson released on bond awaiting viscera results. Edmonson later reportedly drank poisonous liquid and barred hospital door before treatment.

Texas INS Edmonson Mibn R. Orrman Foreman Tonoigen Eisen Snr Kira Pelester Spur Edmonsay Weg

Wholesale prices fall in March and March dollar value slips

In Washington April 18 the labor department announced wholesale prices dropped 2.25 percent in March, reducing purchasing power of the 1926 dollar to 1.32. The index for 850 common items fell to 74.5, while farm prices and grain rose about 3-4 percent from February levels.

Univeral Ooriier Wastiington D. C Labor Department Geanp

Aerial Performer Injured in Fall at Circus Coliseum

An aerial performer from Walter Nivt's tight wire troupe at the Seta Finta circus was seriously hurt after falling 66 feet during a bicycle act in the coliseum. The incident occurred during an April performance as spectators watched a two act show.

Walter Nivt Seta Finta Toflay

Blumer Abductors Sought in 3 States

Monroe Wisconsin April 18. Police search across three states for the abductors who seized Bred J Jr brewer of near beer. The captive is recovering from the effects of eight days in the kidnaping gang’s hands as authorities pursue leads.

Blumer Monroe Wis Bred J, Jr Near Beer

Mob Lynchings Shock Union City Court Area

In Union City Tennessee on April 1 a mob battered into the county jail using sledgehammers to seize George Smith a 28 year old black man accused of an attempted assault on a white woman. The mob dragged Smith from the jail to the courthouse lawn where he was killed on a tree. Officers guarding the jail evacuated as the mob overpowered them and cut the body down after the lynching.

Union City Tenn Ison Failny George Smith Pegro Binith Stith Nesto Smith

Woman Guards Jail as Lynching Mob Seeks Prisoner

In Huntington April 16 a mob of about 100 men tried to lynch Henry Walker, a wounded black prisoner held for shooting a policeman. His wife, Sheriff J. G. Butler, stood in the jail doorway and refused to surrender the keys, declaring her husband gone and that the mob would get the man only over her dead body. The crowd split, local deputies searched for keys, and the woman named the mobsters while guarding the doorway until authorities left town with keys and prisoner security uncertain.

Auntington Enn ANS Bheriff J. G. Butler Whoating Henry Walker Vaughan Pierce Iumdwt Naid Walker Piette Bnure Gheriff Butter Muller Lefe

Unclear text fragment involving arrivals and a neighbor

Fragmentary OCR notice mentions a man possibly about to greet twins and a home arrival with unclear names and details. The readable bits do not form a complete report or identifiable event.

Bomb Opens Cafe Ahead of Plans in Chicago

A bakery cafe opening was disrupted today by a bombing in Chicago. Police blamed the blast on a rival business, injuring workers and scattering smoke and debris across the entrance. The cafe, owned by Myx Ura Packard, had been preparing for a grand opening when the explosion occurred.

Packard Company Bomb Chicagh

Heads of Bandit Victims Paraded on Picket Rails

Harrowing account of atrocities by Sandie militants told by refugees from Niracoguan handit caida. Eleanor Loud of Virginia and Mrs Mul Ahevn of Arkansas describe captives tortured on pickets near Logtown. Marines guard bodies of Will L. Sealer and Capt. Horen Dolley as refugees recount grisly scenes.

Sersice New Onluanh Sandie Hamlits Whey Mua Soudino Logtown Eleanor Loud Saraseth Mul Ahevn Clarksville

Pressman Killed by Auto in Midnight Street Crossing

A pressman was killed instantly when struck by an automobile at midnight Saturday while crossing at the Austin and Lighth street intersection to investigate a wreck. The driver said the accident was unavoidable. The victim, previously living at 488 East Crockett Street, was with a companion at the time.

IG Renneses Acros Austin Lighth Street Tiennesey East Crockett Street Toe Fspinoza Burnivh Avenue Heniioga Hennesey

Quake Survivors Arrive in the United States

Survivors of the Managia earthquake reached San Diego amid a display of stoic resolve by American military families. The arrival ceremony highlighted the aid effort and full US support for evacuees, with officials confirming continued relocation and medical screening for new arrivals.

U. S. San Diego Managia United States Army Teaneport Somme Rao Piero Sinn Francises

M'Cormick Through With Hollywood

In Hollywood on April 18 Emmbalientiz and John sletlurmick announce Colleen Mosre as director for a new series. The announcement notes determination and plans for an ongoing project despite prior uncertainty.

Ollywood Emmbalientiz John Sletlurmick Notion Pictire Direstor Ani Colleen Mosre Toulny

Lloyd Recovers From Operation After Hospital Stay

Narolit Lloyd left the Mood Samaritan hospital by his own power nine days after undergoing a procedure for cerebr al pneumocitis. He recovered sufficiently to depart with aid as needed.

Lloyd Narolit Lloyd Mood Samaritan Anu Way Ferebr

King Alfonso’s Exile in France Costs $30 Hourly

DAMES April 18 Exiled King Alfonso’s stay in France costs $30 per hour. Reported hotel bills total 725 dollars daily for 39 family members and staff. Room and board for the king and queen is 50 dollars per day.

DAMES Alfonso France Toiay Hil Rons Prelson

Americans Flee as More Attacks Feared

An early report from Washington cites fears of renewed violence in Nicaragua as Americans and other foreigners evacuate. Secretary Stimson asserts U.S. resolve to protect nationals, with Marines to remain if needed, while the Guiaran revolt rages and foreign interests seek safety by sea and shore.

Stimson Freralury Stimson Nicaragua

Finest sweet peas for sale and varied want ads

Want ads list several items including sweet peas for sale at thirty five cents per hundred picked fresh, a one or two room apartment with private entrance and southeast exposure, a nearly new Ford sedan with 500 miles, and a gas station on the main highway, all with brief, unclear descriptions and classifications in today’s classified section.

Genta Uel Heights Uyck Atund

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