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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1931

Page

2

Rest Over Weekend Legislators in Austin

Austin April 25 444 Getting ready for its Giantro or three weeks Imder the legislature rested today The senate took a half holiday yesterday sending members to San Antonio for the Battle of Flowers Much of yesterday’s time was spent criticizing a group of Austin citizens for requesting Travis county legislators to drop leadership on statewide issues and focus on county bills Browbeating charged The House adopted a resolution condemning the action and Satterwhite of Odessa vowed a record vote The Travis county delegation voted against the bond while some members supported moving the highway department to Waco Final action on two house track center bills was postponed to Monday The intangible assets tax bill was set aside for Thursday A free conference on redistricting was planned and a split tax measure moved toward a conference committee

Austin Keady Senate San Antonio Travis County Legislatoe Bouse Satterwhite Odessa Travia Steward Daniel Crockett Litttle Free Conference Committee Ars Alonday

Fiesta pickpockets nabbed amid crowd chaos

Police hold two suspects after a parade in downtown Fiesta crowds. Witnesses report about five dollars lost from a man near Commerce and South Alamo Streets and another twenty five cents from a man on Military Plaza. Detectives pursue identification. Bayside sources list victims F Gonzales and others.

Picknacker Fiesta Samwedey Ie A. Coliine Elmendorf Commerce South Alu Momicore Northway South Preseene Military Plaza F. Gonzales W. Wrelg Breasude Rennet

Music Supervisor for State Urged in Texas Convention

TEMPLE April 25 Reuben of the Texas Federation urged a state music supervisor in public schools. The federation discussed appointing a music supervisor at the Texas education act and promoting the song Won't You Come With Me to the Bower. Mrs Monroe H Cheney of Coleman was elected president of the federation at the convention.

Temple Texas Reuben Texas Federation of Emic Clube Acto Doo Teran Ban Jacinto Halle Bower Monroe H. Cheney Coleman Federation

Puerto Cabezas Faces Fear of Attack at Coastal Port

Reports say two insurgent groups move toward Puerto Cabezas in Nicaragua causing anxiety. The city has few defense forces. U S and British ships stand offshore but no naval forces have landed.

Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua UPI Srmits U. S Angleyard Twodestroyers

Radio Fans to Hear Solons and Unemployment Talks

Nationally known legislators and unemployment policy specialists appear on KTSA and Columbia network programs to discuss veterans pay, federal and state employment spending, and upcoming congressional action. Notable speakers include Representative Weight, Senator Wagner, and Patman, with musical interludes and theater segments aired between discussions.

RADIO PROGRAM SCHEDULED LISTING WITH VARIED ENTERTAINMENT

Radio programs listed with times and hosts including orchestras and talk segments. Featuring Teague, Mary Charles, Adams, and Keiran as various hosts, with multiple time slots from morning to night. Includes bands, discussions, and stage shows across networks and venues.

Doctor's Slayer Sought in Turkish Scholar Death

Police investigate the death of 93 year old Dr Luigi Bari Sabungi a former aide to a Turkish sultan whose body was found in a hotel. A missionary priest reported the scene and a painting titled The Universal History of Religion valued by Sabungi was found in the room along with several dollars. Local dealers say the painting is small in value.

TQS Angeles Luigi Bari Sabungi Sultan Abdul Mamid Turkey Hankiias Boury Bors Dr. Sabungi Frienda Lim Oe

Gar Wood Seeks Speed Boat Mark at Home Arrival

Gar Wood reached his Indian Creek home from New York and ordered his team to prepare the Ming Arseri¢e No toe water for another run to surpass the world speed boat record. Weather looked favorable with calm skies and no wind.

Wood New York Hig Fanien

Bomb in Mailsack Blamed for Blast

A blast investigation cites a bomb in a mailsack as the likely cause of an explosion near North Town. Reports mention a derailed coal train and a night incident, with officials probing the event and identifying suspected mail sack devices.

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Theatre listings and programs at WOAL station

A scrambled notice outlines a live theatre schedule with a 4:45 program slot and a later 2:68 p.m. political talk segment. It references Jack Demoz and a Guster orchestra, plus a Citizens benefit event and a popular program featuring Em Merten and Euacline Neereles.

Woal Geter Arches Theatre ETA Tatas Cams Kolte'e Mm —Xtea Jack Demoz Archette Guster Orcher Em Merten Wire Euacline Neereles Mi Citiaen Iterizan Orneram

Spanish Elections May Be Moved Up to Earlier Date

MADEID April 26 11 Spain general election for a constitutional convention and for June 21 may be moved up to June 14 Marcelino Domingo minister for instruction speaking for the cabinet said today If preparatory to the poll including an electoral census can be completed by that time every effort will be made to hold the elections on the prior date the provisional government recognizing the advantage to the Republican bloc in having the ballot before a monarchial reaction can get im

Spain Marcelino Domingo Republican Bloc

Andree Deaths Blamed on Bears in Arctic Tale

WARHINGTON D Gy April 2 A auddes attack by polar bears was advanced today by Cant Evelyn Ls Baldwin retired captain on the probable count of the death of two members of the Andree Arctic balloon expedition Fears ago Drawing from his own experiences he took issue with theories that NoI am on Auganl Andree Swedish chentint and this two companions were killed by cold starvation or exposure from their gas stave

Warhington D. Gy Evelyn Ls. Baldwin Nolamon Auganl Andree

Man Attacked With Iron Bar at Carnival Platform

28-year-old carnival worker B Martin of Veaumont recovered at Robert LG Green hospital after an unexplained attack Friday night. Police say he was struck with a bar on a platform near Main Plaza. crowd hampered pursuit, attacker identified as a Mexican man who fled. Martin suffered a badly lacerated scalp but skull not fractured and received emergency care. Authorities pursue motive for the assault.

B. Martin Martin Ware Op Ja Gesar Lenter Jadora Ikwan Thic Ckull

Temperatures and precipitation weather notes

Fragmentary WEAF weather text shows monthly normal precipitation figures and daily temperature notes. Mentions January, February, and general climate context. Cites regional weather terms and a footer about Southwest Texas property and classified ads.

Motorcycle Rider Injured in Fall and Auto Crashes

Lovie Garcia 28 of 207 Teresa sitert treated at Robert BH Green Hospital after his motorcycle skidded and fell on Cumberland road Friday. Mary Rocha of 210 Rush Street and Peter Chavez 2107 Weak Commerce Street were involved in separate incidents. Rocha not seriously injured and Chavez struck while waiting for a parent Commerce Street. Bryan Williams 21 and driver Frank Vielacey 105 Tarrett Place were in a collision on La Mar Fleet with minor injuries to Vielacey.

Lovie Garcia Teresa Sitert Wan Robert BH Cumberland Road Mary Rocha Rush Street Ware Wieter Wen Peter Chavez Aulomotile Cameron Atreet Bryan Williams Thabert Lamar Fleet Frank Vielacey Tarrett Place

San Carlos Child Killed by Truck In Fatal Crash

A San Carlos child died after a heavy oil truck struck him Friday. The victim, identified as Elias Contreraa, suffered a fractured skull and died two hours later at Erlinburg hospital. Police say the truck began to move from Dushea Street prior to the incident.

San Carlos Tero Elias Contreraa

Lytle Students Attend Fiesta in Texas

A fragmented report notes Lytle students and faculty at a Fiesta event in Texas on April 25. The text mentions A. C. Secrest and references a Wednesday activity tied to a Battle of Elimencs parade or ceremony, with unclear details and broken phrases.

Slow speed air record set by Maj Mosely in 25 mph flight

Maj C C Mosely, noted army flier, reportedly held in the air at 25 miles per hour in a Curtiss Wright foolproof pusher type. He first came to public notice after winning the Pulitzer prize race with his speedy flying.

Maj. C. C. Mosely Curties Wright Major Mosely

Car Company Safe Robbed at Crawford Motor Co

Burglars hammered open the Crawford Motor Company office at 4 West Houston Street stealing about $100 in cash and $195 in checks. The safe was forced, a hammer and forge tools found inside, entry via an interior window. Detectives plan further investigations using the seized tools.

Crawford Motor Company West Houston Steret Oliver Caplose Windom

Soldier seeks two men and woman in robbery

Private Hrack Crawford of Company G third infantry reports he was robbed of 25 dollars on Friday night after drinking at a South Santa Roan Avenue bar. He says two men and a woman forced him from a car into a dark street and fled with the money.

Hrack Crawford Uvents-third Infantry Bit Crawford Santa Roan

Boy Scout Camp on Blanca Planned to be Built

HAN MARCOS April 25 Officials of the Boy Scouts here announced a permanent camp near the Blanca River within 11 counties area. The site covers about 211 acres of ground near a deep hole to be used for various aquatic sports and activities.

Han Marcos Tesco Boy Scouts Wimberley Blanca River Austin

Army Camp Planned at Braunsfels Park Near New Braunfels

Officers of the Second Division from Fort Sam Houston plan an army camp at Tanda park from May 8 to 11. Manager Finn Scholl says about 3000 men and 2000 horses will compete there.

Crockett

Hoover Sees Cut in Expenditures for Government

President Hoover outlines a budget forecast showing a current year deficit near $5.43 billion, with spending rising due to construction, unemployment relief, agriculture aid, and veterans services. He notes adjustments in war costs and post office deficits, while expecting total expenditures and revenues to shift against prior estimates.

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Princess Marys 84th Anniversary Note in London

London reports Princess Mary and Countess of Harewand celebrating an anniversary as the only daughter of King Corpes among five children. In New York, telecast selling emerges with a fashion shop example, a salesman displaying goods by telephone while a $5000 order is described as taken.

Mary London Princess Marx Countess of Harewand Ccorpes Firat Television New York

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