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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1931

Page

6

Queen Royal Parade Thrills San Antonio Crowds

A grand parade featured civic and fraternal bands and royal pageantry with private entries and 16 arms. The route traced North Alamo from Fourth to Alamo Plaza, past the Menger Hotel and Alamo, with festivities continuing into the carnival and Saturday events. School princesses rode floats under cloudy skies, while the Fiesta includes a track meet at Eagle Field and a keynote address by Major M. Cham.

Ace Valriarie Eivic Alaina Biehih Norih Alama Unter Also Plaza Pos Loffic Housten Street San Saby Arouad Produce Row Commerce Street Communer Alamo Pot Mlamo Plaza Ium Street Menger Hotel Alamo Echool San Antonio Zebcol Rovelry Olymous Mhonesada Joral Doroths Thomson

Boy First Victim of Parade Mishap In City Intersection

A boy, 11, named Peter Griners of 4107 West Commerce Street, was injured when he reached for an auto as a parade passed. He suffered a broken thumb and probable serious injuries to the head at the Cameron and West Commerce intersection. Police say the accident happened Friday afternoon. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

Peter Griners Gommerce Street Cameron and West Commerce Arreels Tobert & Green

Yale Faculty Man Accorded Honor

Yale faculty member elected honorary Phi Beta Kappa by the Yale chapter. Dean Edgar S. Fornise of Yale Graduate School retired the ceremony in recognition of scholarly achievements. Charles K. Krow, then dean of the Yale Divinity School, led the event.

New Haven Yale Edgar S. Fornise Yale Graduate School Enery

Widow surprised by $2000 estate at stake in court

In San Francisco April news a widow learned her late husband might have left $2000 in a bank, with a judge ruling that the funds be safeguarded until proper heirs or claims are resolved. Court records show the estate matter drew attention to possible savings and dispersal rights.

Meser Ercelied Thomas Graham

Unclear transcription reports a fatal self harm incident

An illegible OCR fragment describes an 18 year old boy killing himself after a phone call with his father. The text is garbled with names and places, leaving the core event as a fatal self inflicted death reported in Toleno or Gbic area on April 27. Further specifics are obscured by transcription errors.

Boy Toleno Gbic Paul Veisser Chasfant Paul Las Duwe Alrad

Family Indicted for Bad Checks in County Grand Jury

Four members of a moele family were indicted by the county grand jury on conspiracy to pass bad checks. Named are James Hitchie and Mary Hitchie, his wife Lealie, 24, and Kenneth Hitchie, 19.

Bax Francisug Paichmenia Charaine Moele James Mary Hitchie Sud Sire Lealie Kenneth

Aviators Assist in Charity Fund

A charity drive organized by aviation enthusiasts raises funds with Memphiz area supporters, featuring local pilots and donors. The event underscores community aid and aviation generosity, inviting further contributions and participation from residents and sponsors.

Apell

Woman slain near Leming sparks wide manhunt

Sheriff Lott and deputies launched an extensive chase after a young girl was found murdered near Leming in Atascosa County. Witnesses and footprints pointed to a struggle, dragging the body about 20 yards before it was dumped into a ravine. Investigators pursued several leads, including a dairyman’s tip and a possible Mexican suspect fleeing toward Corpus Christi. Funerals for the victim were planned with community response steady despite the tragedy.

J. Elma Dickes Leming Acros Atascosa County Woodchopper WB. Smartie Pleasanton Wid Htle Bre Dickey Martin Shurité Joby Lott Lott San Antonio

Mexico Air Race Awards Prizes to Top Aeronauts

The event in Mesign Cig announced prize points for leading pilots. G Apel secured 24 points, with 20,000 and 16,000 payouts noted for top placements.

Mexico G. Apel Ind Racrauntey Ioral Mesign Cig

Halt Homestead Tax Celebration In House Debate

A chaotic session halted a proposed amendment to the constitution amid a push by Mesphie to allow 80 birenulment reform. The action aimed to tax the botmestrade at 20K7 value, but a special order stopped progress in the chamber, delaying the measure.

Evant Mesphie Rometalion

Strong quake rattles Los Angeles area in morning tremor

A fairly sturdy earthquake was felt in Los Angeles at 10 80 morning. The epicenter appeared southwest of the city with strong shaking in Common and Living Beach areas. No damage was reported.

Los Angeles Iwan Common Iving Deach

Texas Editors Open Meeting Opens South Texas Press Meet

The Texas editors and more than 170 reporters gathered at the two day South Texas Press association convention in San Antonio with 200 members anticipated. Governor Rose Sterning to address the banquet. Officers named include President Tidleton Tally and Treasurer Davies. Speakers from across the state attended the opening session and a parade viewed at the Alamo Plaza.

South Texas South Texas Press Association Anthour Kote Quy Aresion Gayrrnor Rose Sterning O. M. Chambertowas Seagion J. Tidlleton Goliad Uctt Pittalle Tally Gistrem Gunnales Inquirer Charles B. Davie San Antonio Tramurer Herndon Reese Texas Gleorge FL Atkins Therille Rose WN. Heard H. L. Efiwarda Corpus Christi F. Noi Thorndale A. B Rouge George Heleye Mar. W. A. Maltee Kerrville George Hy Athing Beeville Arthur le Fevre Houston Stanley B Mohle Lockhart

Installation Ends GAR Encampment at San Jacinto Site

The forty-fifth annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic Department of Texas and the forty-second annual meeting of its Woman's Relief Corps concluded with officer installation at San Jacinto battleground. John Shearer of Houston was elected departmental commander of the GAR. WRC officers elected include Celia Edwards Houston president Minnie Warfield senior vice president Ann Weaver junior vice president Lillie Ropers secretary Nora Buelow treasurer Ella Kine Neebels chaplain Lydia Nelson executive board chair.

Houston Grand Army of the Republic Department of Teras Xuziliner Woman's Seliel Corps S40 Tacinic Battleground John Shearer GAB W. R Celia Edwards Jlousteo Minnie Warfield Ann Weaver

Philanthropist Beaten During Food Drive Scuffle

Wichita April 24 J B Marlow former mayor led a group at a food depot where funds and meals for the unemployed were distributed this afternoon. More than fifteen men suspected of taking part in the disturbance were questioned by county and district attorneys, with possible complaints to be filed.

Wichita Sally Wma J. B. Marlow J Ie Critizen Allormey

Government expenses for fiscal year end 1932 total

President Hoover announced the estimated cost of running the government through June 30 1932 would total 4 179 250 046 dollars. The report includes decrees under the estimated powers for Jones.

Washington, D Hoover Jones

Unclear fragmentary aviation note from a damaged text

Fragmentary OCR passage discusses plane operation limits and fuel consumption estimates in the United States, mentioning hoting and army context with numbers on flight duration, altitude, and daily meat figures. The readable facts are ambiguous and impose safety and historical uncertainty.

Ula Eix United States

Obituary notices for multiple San Antonio residents

Obituaries recount the lives of Charles Sykes Brodbent 69 of 740 West Milam, a Civil War veteran and former Kansas official who settled in Texas. and other local figures including Lee Briles, Mrs. Joseph T. Roles, Mrs. Carolina Ankerson, David Button Bloor, Mrs. Ella Chilton, Dr. J. E. Frustiad, and Francisco Treving, detailing their deaths, survivors, and funeral arrangements across San Antonio and nearby areas. Names, ages, residences, and service details are listed for each decedent.

Charles Sykes Brodbent Sercicea Cor Miladetor Avenue Kansas Asto Texas Val Verdecana Iz Bradbent Misa Cordelia Fisk San Antonio Rio Masonic Lodge Old ‘Trail Drivers Vioneera Society The Scientific Society Priel Stele Remuander G. A. R. Yurrivors Browns H, Watford Sao Astonio Sore Heredbent Catulla Cordelia Bo Muller Figens Teu Wour Charles 8 Fantlanl Hredbent VeiMguewister Sea Annie Rey Philadelphia Cic Fuoeral Lee Briles Catherine Atrect Tennessee Lucy Briley Fone Raber Briley Charlie Miles Fort, Worth Carl Briley Galveston Joseth H Rooks Joseph ET Widzese Avenine Urdas Hodes Milanouri Paul Missouri Joseph H Mira B. Hunphres Price Clifton Horles All San Artonio J. Jesse Healeh Jesse St. Tonia Bradford Sappioge Virgil Wiaru Tem Brothers Mexico Tiatas St. Louien Williams Andaard Wil

Stolen bicycles recovered after arrest of three youths

Three youths were arrested and Riz recovered stolen bicycles and frames. Police recovered several bicycle parts and attempted returns to the owners after the suspects were taken into custody.

Fei Mien Fetectyz Sodmas

Magnolia Owl Reduces Oil Prices Across Regions

Magnolia Pelsoteum announces crude oil price cuts effective yesterday. Quoted decreases range from 5 to 10 cents per barrel in Texas fields including Miranda, Darst Creek, Tyul, Corsicana, and Panhandle districts. Carson Hudvdinson, Winkler, Grane, Ashton, Howard, Glaescark, Mitchell counties show varied 30 to 42 cent adjustments.

Dallas Apri Magnolia Pelsoteum Company Anw Baer Tao the Ranger Ead North Texen Jdinnels Countien Clas Miranda Field Darst Creek Tyul Corsicana Panhanille Carson Hudvdinson Winkler County

Pope Leaves Vatican AI Amid Praise and Gratitude

The Vatican message thanks those assisting in the creation of a new papal likeness. It speaks of distant supporters and immense grandeur, praising the endeavor as finite yet destined to serve in the infinite mercy of God for salvation. The remarks express humility and respond to acclamations with a paternal tone.

Audi Wolk

Criticism of Legion Sparks Plainview Address

Ralph T. O'Neil American Legion commander faced controversial critique of propaganda against adjusted compensation legislation during a Plainview Legion meeting. He defended the Legion and appealed for unity among members and the community.

Plainview Texas Ralph T. O'Neil Hera Tony American Legion Legion Posix of

Actor Slays Wife and Surrenders in New York

New York April 24 Janis G Stepp called at Mercer Street police station to confess he had killed his wife. Police found Mrs Stepp dead at the George Hotel on lower Fifth Avenue, reportedly choked to death. Detective work identified a troubling background and motive surrounding the killing.

New York Janis G. Stepp Angelor Mercer Street Deak Bia George Hotel Lower Fifth Avenue

Forging Telegrams to Scions Rapped ATIS'EIN, Pell 24 tay

Persone who nixon the names of other per sons in telexenma without authority on then rend them to legislators in at attempt to juOuence their vote on Frodiog legislation would be guilty of forgery. If a bill introduced by representative Kellar of Dallas to day $e enacted into Iw.

Atis'ein Pell Nixon Kellar Dallas

Repeal Move on Insurance Law Killed in House

A Texas House action to repeal the salient feature of the insurance law was killed today. Representative Anderson of Han Antonio had sought repeal, while Representative Keller of Dallas made the motion to table a minority report.

Austin Anderson Han Antonia Keller Dallas

Court Proceedings in OCOUNTX Courts and District

The record lists multiple cases across County Court at Law No. 1 and No. 4, and the Beyesty-Third District Court. It names parties including Barnett, Cor dargames, Commerce, Mer chants, Storage, White, Padideah, Mek, and many others with various suits such as divorce, contract, and damages proceeding. Jurors and judges are referenced along with fines, health and wealth related matters, and a conference for rehearing of suits.

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New Bridge Named George Washington

New York April 24 The port authority approved naming the new suspension bridge over the Hudson between Fort Washington and Fort Succe as the George Washington bridge after months of discussion. The decision, by a large margin, marks the project’s official title and honors the historic figure.

George Washington George Wanhington Bridge Port Authority Hulton Fort Wanhington Fort Suce Uewort

False Teeth Rack Slip Or Slide Question

Faatevih a nem improved yuwder to be uprinkled on plates, kept falke teeth firm and comfortable. No gummy taste or foul breath. Latimers Origatored drug store offers Fraleeth Tolay.

Latimers

BoyTurnsToArcheology in Albuquerque Memoir

A New Mexico report notes young Hanna clan member Medill McCormick shows early interest in archaeology while a family circle under Mrs Ruth Hanna McCormick discusses plans for an archaeological expedition. Nusbaum, head of the Rockefeller foundation museum, will direct the voyage with Colorado Springs students joining next summer.

Albuquerque N. MS INS Hanna National Medill McCormick Watan Grind Ulher Mark Hanna Tepul Ruth Banna Bu Cormick Lerwell New Mexico Saude Fe Hy

Stock Exchange Suspends Firm for Insolvency

The New York Stock Exchange suspended the firm today for insolvency. The action affects a member holding 44 other arcunity and commodity markets in the United States and abroad. The announcement came around 2:5 oclock this afternoon.

Stock Exchange Peachou Gud Company New York Stock Exchange Diem

Diego's Third Killing Reported In Murky Case

The article outlines a violent death case in Virginia tied to a third killing tied to a suspect named Diego. Officials describe a homicide with a body found near a house on Black Mountain area, and investigators pursue leads amid unclear details. Deputy sheriffs quoted note ongoing examination and possible breakthroughs from untouched evidence.

Virginia Brooke Pashlye Root Labisc’ Yeaher F. B.toomey Miss Teuber Aandatius

iChrysler Reports Loss for Quarter

iChrysler Corporation reported a net loss of 971,027 dollars for the quarter ending this year after charges for depreciation and interest expense.

iChrysler New York Qhersler Corporation Today Pturgee

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