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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1931

Page

22

Leeds Abandons Nautilus Voyage for Graf Zeppelin Trip

YONKERS NY April 23 Willis B Leeds Sr unable to join the Nautilus polar voyage due to illness and risk to his life. He will instead accompany Dr Hugo Eckener on the Graf Zeppelin for the transpolar voyage if plans proceed. The report notes the decision was made after medical advice and expresses hope for a meeting at the pole.

William B. Leeds Shortsman Aubert Titkies North Pole Leeds Reidrivons Finbert Pole Hugo Eckener Graf Zeppelin Sw Hubert Caprrighs Nice Aubwarine Arctic Sethmon Mo Sevare Ar. Leeds Dr. Eckener Mr. Leeds Alaske Eckeper Zep Pelin Plana Rathrels Gral Zerpelis

Mayor Receives 50 Cents Yearly Pay

Hoopes ton April 28 local note states Mayor Emory Rickeeth will not attend the council meeting. The aldermen plan to vote on a 25 cent raise for marriage officials and renewals. The item mentions a 5 cent fee and a 14 Aspen road matter, with no further details provided.

Obituary notices for Scholes McDonald and others in San Antonio

Obituary notices for Misa Ethel Scholes of Menard Tezelwood, living in San Antonio, and memorials for William Frank McDonald 80 of San Antonio, William Walton Terry 65 of San Antonio, Ludwig A Brustad 62 long-time San Antonio resident. Surviving relatives listed. funeral details from residence and churches. interments at nearby cemeteries. notes on affiliations with organizations and lodges.

Btnes Scholz Misa Ethel Schola Joaenh Flola Nolan Sleel Salbalay Minge Catholic Thurch Mercer Murphy Marialail Sta Fernande Miss Schole Menard Tezwod San Juaig He St. Gerard's High Ache TG Carpenter Diesel Albert Fscamini T Ned Ridgway Raymond B.andlngiz X. Scholes William Frank M'Donali William Frank McDonald Waverly Anchar Masonic Vemveters McDonald San Antonio Ant Amerian Legion Hetail Drugkisis' Association Tex Charles TL McDonal Ban Aniwo

Investment Trusts Plan Ends With Consultation

Investment firms seek a final resolution by consulting main organizations and involved parties. The plan, referencing 104, aims to wrap up with broad agreement and orderly closure.

Senate Truck Control Debate Shapes Legislature Action

Austin April report notes Senate deliberations on truck control proposals while the House advances several bills. A cigarette tax measure cleared governor approval and favors a two percent tax on natural gas production. The session set August 10 for the tax to take effect and discussed Sunday movie law repeal. Congressional redistricting plans proceed with a first meeting to review bills amid opposition.

Austin Senate House Gak Senate State Affairs Committee Fredericksburg Naturel Fox Tinkler Ot Lancaster Buntay Sterling Senate Bai Asue J. Manafiell Coe Vivibus

Randolph First Flying Court-Martial at Kelly Field

Randolph scene reports the first flying general court martial at Kelly Field held Wednesday afternoon. An enlisted man on duty at Randolph faced trial for a military offense before a court including Captain Percy Waines and Lieutenants Proctor, Moron, Roaker, Smithford, and McDaffie. Trial judge advocates Mallors and St Axce, with defense counsel Glenn and Aetgeing, presiding over a formal proceeding amid Army air corps training activities.

Kelly Field Random Field A‘r Corps Randolph Fied J. Hanley Percy Waines I. Proctor W. Moron F. J. Roaker T. I. Smitford J. R. McDaffie Ie Court J. @. Mallors W. St Axce Astunt H. Glenn Larur W. T. Aetgeing

Youth Charged in Seizure of Liquor Near Farmhouse

A 10 year old youth, Willi C. Frown, faced charges including purse s sion and manufacture of liquor and possession of property for liquor production after being found near a farmhouse near the city where a liquor seizure was made. Brown pleaded not guilty at arraignment. testimony placed the farm as his property with bond set, while others discussed related details and local notices.

Willi C. Frown Thoresay Get Hs United Haven Paul A. Lorckhadl Brown Munt

Cotton Market Trends Signal Mixed New Orleans Opening

Cotton trading in New Orleans shows initial gains followed by volatility as weather prospects and stock-market influences shape prices. July and October futures drift, with early strength evaporating into a wave of selling amid dampened demand and uneven global cues from Liverpool and Egyptian markets.

New York Adgar Arefe Intersata Jaendon Earier Bal Iss Mortte Taltiat Frnes mlSgay Colerm Dredine Orrincinatty New Orleans Der IAI Titon Unley Olemdy Acindueh Iaenils Ag Hirt Bere Ealpa Puinia Pykes Spain Yesterdass Armand’ Neon Neil Hed Ft Man Palmis Tiverpool Mili Bat Corecine Continental Buvion I Wautdatlon Ann Alexandra Liverpool

Texas Fruit and Vegetable Market Mixed Prices Report

A garbled market summary from Texas and nearby states shows varied pricing for fruits and vegetables including cabbage, lettuce, peppers, and citrus. It notes shipments and prices in transit, with references to crops moving through markets in Texas and adjacent regions and scattered price figures for items like apples, grapefruits, and onions.

Return of Lockett to Jail in Hold Up Case

Burkett ordered back to jail by Judge McCrore after a magistrate ordered the locket’s return from the San Antonio State Hospital for observation. The case centers on the grocery store hold up at 900 West Cincinnati Avenue. Witnesses including Cuttie and Hagelstein were subpoenaed for the Ninety fourth District proceedings.

Burkett W. TL Cuttie Lytle Oasting George Hagelstein Thal Lackett Kurdon Soo Cincinnati Avenue Tackett

Howard W Shelby to Speak at Rotary District Conference

Howard W Shelby will be principal speaker at the seventh Rotary district conference in San Antonio on Monday. District officers plan entertainment Sunday with Cherdship Follies arranged by May Blum and J Frank Davis. Walter Walthall presides. speakers include Arthor Merhew of Uvalde and Dr H Reneiel of the University of Texas and Dr King Vivian of Southern University.

Howard W. Shel San Antonis Thomas Portwood San Antonio H. ¥. Reneiel University of Terns King Vivian Southereatern University

Colonel Culver Visits Kelly Field For Air Corps Duty

Colonel Culver former commander of Kelly Field and air officer at Coens Area headquarters arrives at Kelly Field in a US 2 airplane on official business connected with supply waters. He came from Washington via Duncan Field Wednesday afternoon on duty with the general staff.

Culver Kelly Cal Glacrnee C. Culver Air Corps Kelly Field Coens Area Ron Culver Nevis Duncanfield Washington Staf

House Votes for Flag Restoration in Texas

The Texas House approved funding to restore the original flag design and commemorate the state’s revolutionary era. Lawmakers backed the initiative to perpetuate the legacy of the era and honor historic symbols with public support.

House Austin House Today Sog

Copper and silver markets drift amid thin demand

A fragmented AP wire report notes copper and silver prices edging in early trades with limited activity. Market talk centers on small shifts in spread and spot values as traders await clearer direction from U S data and global metals demand signals.

Poultry and Produce Prices in Chicago and New York Markets

A fragmented, OCR heavy report from April 22-1429 details poultry and produce trading across Chicago and New York markets. It notes prices for potatoes and poultry items with various figures, tables, and line items, including references to “POTATORN” and “CHICAGO.”

Phicagh Potatorn Chicago Rowsak Mieaip Elias Triuapha Best

ANTONIO GRAIN MARKET REPORT AND PRICES

A grain market summary reports downward early price action in wheat and corn with May delivery weakness and new lows. Rallies in wheat are noted but overall grains face selling pressure. various prices listed for cash and futures, including white corn and barley, with regional notes from Antonio and Liverpool markets.

Utheka Argentina AMON Wiischop Chicago Alring Sian Poe Gartheuier May Danvery Aelitementa Atay Cate

Chinese General Visits San Antonio Air Training Center

Brig. Gen. Wang Ping Jung, assistant director of the baronu of Agiation of the Chhiesa immistry of mar, will arrive in Han Antania about April 27 to visit the air corna raining center at Tiuean field. He will be accompanied by aide Cant Wu den Chek Gen Bing Lun, who will stay in San Antonio for several days before departing for Los Angeles.

Wang Ping Jung Baronu of Agiation Chhiesa Mar Han Antania Air Corna Tiuean Field Chamber of Commerce Ten Ping Tung Cant Wu den Chek Bing Lun Sn Antonio Dave Ina Angeley

Egg Prices and Market Shifts Reported in Local Markets

Historical market notes show eggs dropping to four cents per dozen in a regional trade, while dairy items remained steady. Meats and produce rose slightly with beef and vegetables fluctuating due to weather and supply. A list of prices includes creamery items and a notable jump in a poultry product, reflecting broader price instability in the era.

Fruits and Vegetables Market Prices Show Wide Range

A cramped OCR list shows grower and commission quotations for fruits and vegetables. Items include cabbage, carrots, peppers, potatoes, oranges, berries, apples, beans, cucumbers, broccoli, and more with varied prices per bushel, box, dozen, or pound, reflecting a bustling market.

Erawl Buyhel Young Ceins Qravetruit Dalblows Lome Beauty Ko Appiew Symesap Dean Piragus Revice Grapetrust Texas Tambo Toutsied

Livestock Prices and Trade Notes from Fairground Sale

The report catalogs livestock and dairy pricing across cattle calves bulls and sheep with varied prices per head and weight. It notes stalls and listings from Chicago and St Louis markets, with dairy products and returns for butter milk and cream, reflecting a broad regional sale catalog tone.

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