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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1931

Page

4

Women Flee Honduras As Revolt Looms In Nation

Foreign women and children mainly Americans seek safety aboard ships in Honduran harbors as rebels threaten Tela Trujillo coast cities. Honduras floods troops and civil guards nationwide. President Mejia Colindres warns revolt near end, cites Guatemalan cooperation and ongoing battles around Senagu er and Progreso with rebel forces.

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Swift family and Chicago University shape future education

The piece recounts the Swift family’s rise from a butcher business to a vast fortune supporting education, especially at the University of Chicago led by President Hutchins. It highlights Rockefeller philanthropy, the university’s flexible curriculum, and notable faculty and alumni like Nobel laureates Compton, Millikan, and Amos Alonzo Stagg.

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Rebels Press Tela As Gen Rein Drives Rushing Forces

Reports say a third rebel group attacked Tela as Gen Jose Maria Rein's defending force repelled the attackers, seizing artillery including a Levis machine gun and bombs. Civilians fled as authorities evacuated foreign women and children. Rebel activity also reported at Saba and near San Pedro Sula with lines damaged and troops regrouping for another push.

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Jap Prince and Princess Leave Washington for Philadelphia

Prince and Princess Takamatsu of Japan departed Washington in a private car at 10 am after a six day stay in the capital. The farewell included a brief meeting with Secretary of State Castle, with the prince calling the visit “the happiest” of his 23 countries visited on the tour.

Jap Prince Washington Washington, D. C Prince Bringess Takamatsu Japan Philadelphia Uniter Castle

Political Clash in Peru Leaves Multiple Wounded

Dispatches from Guzco report a political clash in the city that left two men dead and several others wounded. Authorities were not identified, and the incident prompted local unrest and delayed activities in the region.

Peru Lima Dera Guzco el Comercio Inday

City News Corcition's of Schulenberg Club Event

A Thursday dance at 425 Fast Josephine venue features Celebrity club with friends invited for an evening of entertainment and socializing in Schulenberg.

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Fiesta honors Alamo heroes on second day pilgrimage

A large crowd gathers as King Autonia is welcomed by the city officials and Cavalry. The Alamo shrine hosts a wreath ceremony with Maj. Gen. Buck, Major Chambers, Rabbi Samuel Phil and Chaplain Hands. Schools join with a band and patriotic displays marking the pilgrimage to remember Texas liberty’s 182 defenders.

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Store Chief Cuts Himself Off Payroll

In New York on April 21, David A. Schulte, president of Schulte Retail Stores earning $25,000 yearly, cut himself from the payroll at the annual meeting. He ordered his salary stopped until September and does not plan to resume until business warrants. Company officers expressed uncertainty about future actions.

New York David A. Schulte Schulte Moalis

Requests for Investigation Into Statements By Detectives

A fragmentary plea from Coplinard requests that six detectives be compelled to reveal if they made statements to Weldon about the murder of Ry Karashin. It asserts investigations were conducted to identify and arrest suspects and calls for removal and charges against any officers named.

Twonovan Weldon Ry Karashin

Prohibition Course Offered at Wesleyan University

A new course in governmental problems will be offered by Wesleyan University in the political science department. It will address prohibition as a governmental issue and is announced by school officials.

DELAW S. Oliv To Wesleyan University Ead

League to Renew Fight for Equal Representation in City Elections

A San Antonio council session on May 42 1931 discusses renewing efforts for equal representation in polling. Citizens League petitions seek three judges per ward and three inspectors per ward, with administration opponents endorsing the move to ensure parity in the city election duties.

Council Anche Dirkson Toedday City Commission Cebt Pho.welilions Renal Citizens' League Citizens’ League San Antonis Citizens’ “League Courccil Siowers Cdty

Jury acquits Linn County woman in fatal shooting

A Linn County jury exonerated a local woman for a fatal shooting on Friday night. Prosecutor Forel D Labaugh announced no further charges would be pursued after the acquittal, with the jury ruling the death an accident. Details of the case and witness testimony were not disclosed.

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