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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1931

Page

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Long Distance Flight and Wheat Trade Debate

Arthur Brisbane discusses wartime economics and a proposed barter plan with Germany to move surplus U S wheat and cotton for cash, oil, steel, and other goods. He critiques European loans, Russian foes, and private industry progress in nonstop world flight, screenwriting a future of private enterprise shaping global finance and transport.

Farinera Fora Board Germany Uncle Sam Nign Inet Blank Tasuzancn Coldpany

Edison in Serious Health Crisis After Florida Trip

Thomas A. Edison suffered a sudden attack at his New Jersey home following a Florida visit. Doctors rushed from Park Washington to Newark, confirming gravely ill status with nephritis and diabetes. The family awaited updates as the inventor rested quietly, while precautions and medical transport were arranged.

Orange Angel Thomas A. Edison Filidoa Ediison Edison de. Tinkert Howe Port Washington G. I Hadison Bern Siice Florida Randliton Sidney Allen Hubert William R. Williams Park Washington Newark Bison Estate Thomas A. Falison Bulyrellyn Park New Jersey

Weather Outlook for Antonin and West Texas

Meteorologist predicts mild to moderate temperatures across Antonin and West Texas with breezy conditions from the rear. Expect light to moderate wind, dry spells, and a warm early June feel with possible cooler nights and clear skies.

Antonin Reevertion West Texas Messly Ctindy Sundry Wenker

Houston Girl Wed to Movie Actor Tom Angers

A Houston girl wed film actor Tom Angers in a ceremony described with local and family names. The event drew attention in society notes, with references to relatives and the Beverly Vila setting as part of the wedding narrative.

Houston Tom Angrers Ang Cerighton Tale Mothe Pete Ae Kathleet Bering Beverly Vila Travalon Lexis Delse Samael Hate Thylett Oper Cale Ifernl

Oklahoma Oil Cartel Standoff Threat From Governor

Governor W H Murrar declares readiness to test state power against what he calls an injunction by inferior federal courts over Oklahoma oil production He sets a midnight deadline for producers to approve a price loan per barrel amid threats of a shutdown after Sunday and rails against federal overreach by corporations and courts.

Oklahoma INS W. H. Murrar Imowever Mercaan Ecare Supreme Court of the United States

Season on White Wings Open Aug 8 in North Zone

The White Wings season opens August 8 in the north zone and August 20 in the south zone under a new slate. The zones run about 2 Vine from Corpus Christi to Laredo along the Texas Mexican railroad line.

A. WH Tite Felder Eail Corp Christi Larello

Ice Pack Sinks Russian Ship Shorty Wert

Bartow Alaska August 1 One crewmember is reported killed after an ice pack crushed the Russian ship Shorty Wert and left only one survivor. The disaster occurred as the pack extended from Point Lay two and a half miles south, with word of the incident reaching here today.

Point Bartow Alaska INS Shorty Wert

Ortiz Rubio Issues Tax Raising Degree

Enteeveal Berle, Mexico City reports President Ortiz Rubio enacted a decree to raise 60,000,000 pesos in revenue. The measure doubles government funding by imposing a 2 percent tax on all wall and mining commodities, affecting imports and capital sources from foreign and domestic origins.

Ortiz Rubio Mexico City Rubio Ortiz Mexico Alitanth Noel

Patrols Keep Streets Free of New York Gang War

In New York a shoot-to-kill order led by Commissioner Edward Blalrooney prompts police to flood streets with 24 hour patrols hunting gangsters amid a wave of violence that claimed five children including Michael Vengalli. The public mourns as gunmen continue their deadly attack in Harlem and Italian section neighborhoods while authorities offer rewards for suspects.

New York Edward TP. Blalrooney Jims Aarme Lerten Gowmeen Millrooney Dariema Michael Vengalli X Red Swinny de Vine Trople Vengalli Salvature Harlem Mazligtaw Arreria Enliza Polis Department Wielrich Addiah Daga Grezola Frank Cristifero

Corpus Christi to Host Canal Body Convention

Miller, executive vice president of the Texas and Louisiana Intracasstel Canal association, announced that the next convention will be held in Corpus Christi on May 6 and 7. The event gathers canal interest leaders to discuss regional projects and coordination.

Corpus Corpus Christi Texas INS Miller Texas and Louisiana

Hurley Leaves for Philippine Visit

Secretary of War Finsity departed Washington for the Philippines. He planned to fly to Seattle and board a ship on August 8 for the voyage to Manila, marking the start of his overseas mission.

Hurley Philippine Washington D.C Finsity Philippines Seattle

What Are You Going to Do About It

A fiery editorial questions the federal government and President Hoover over coping with crime in the United States. It accuses officials of inaction and urges nationwide action to deport criminals, curb crime, and empower states and cities to act. The piece ends by urging readers to consider what they will do about the rising crime threat.

Cere Mans MacDonald Bank of France Federal Reserve France Alory Cersany Sill Jens Sam Trim Roach United States Mr. Hoover Mussolini Italy Congress Washington Hoover

World fliers continue hop around the world

Hermson Jr. and Clyde Progborn, American round the world fliers, depart from Omsk or Chita amid flying weather breaks, aiming to beat the globe circling record of 45 hours. After a two hour stop at Whitesaci and a three and a half hour layover at Conk, they press on across Siberia, trailing time as they chase the record.

Moscow Tgh Hermson Jr Clyde Progborn Ang Oiseo Chita Central Lime Omsk Chita Fe Che Vineold Garry Wiley Doet Sibaria Whitesaci Conk Orteious

Mexico Banks Pay 4 Pesos for Dollar

Mexico banks paid four pesos per dollar, with the rate edging up 10 cents from yesterday's high quotation. The market reflected firmer demand as the peso exchange closed at the higher level.

Mexico

Cal Coolidge Silent On 1932 Running Rumors

Washington reports Cal Coolidge remains mute on 1932 presidential plans. Col James Copeland Copal cites Coolidge would accept if drafted, but politicians doubt due to lack of comment while the ex-president vacations in Vermont. Copal’s conditions appear excessive to many observers.

Cal Knlverant Sexster Washington, D. C Calrin Coolidge Presi White House Loitiey Crum Coolidge Compal Coupal Hite

British Aviatrix to Continue Hop to Tokyo Flight

Nisa Ary Johnson, a British aviatrix, was expected to take off from Tinjin today en route from Onisic to Brascosarak with the Canadian assist. The plane had previously landed briefly at Tinjin due to weather and mechanical checks, and officials said the flight to Tokio would resume once conditions allowed.

Nisa Ary Johnson Heilis Kitwoman Tanion Tokio Tinjin Siberia Meanngey Uerilaghile Onisic Brascosarak

German Red Riots Spread Across Berlin and Other Cities

Riots linked to Communist demonstrations spread from Berlin to three other cities as police and demonstrators clashed. One antiwar protester was critically wounded in Trimbuz industrial area amid gunfire, with several police and demonstrators injured and hundreds arrested nationwide.

Universal Service Berlin Gorlin Trimbuze Teiptzig Tilex Scorra

Marrying Brakeman Gets Life Sentence

George W. Perry known as the marrying brakeman was found guilty in Judge Davison's court of bigamy regarding his wife Cora Kelle Rickett of Chicago. He received a life term to be served at a state facility in Waupum.

EAGLE George W. EL Jiggs Perry Chat Legree Mnciler Mra Cora Kelle Rickett Chicago of & Jury Tuelge Davison Waupum

Gaining Ring Tries Bribe in Toll Bill

Montgomery Alabama Governor offers $500 reward for conviction of culprits in bribery attempt connected to toll bill and slot machine crackdown. Grand jury summoned to probe sensational charges. officials implicated include senate banking and investigating committees and clerk Vincent. Reports say bombings and further bribery allegations loom as investigations extend.

Alabama Volrprint Servicr Montgomery Ala Kall Gill Miller Sithin Senate Secers Parsons Birmingham Grand Jury Loder

Four seventy cents per acre paid for Illinois farm

Judge John We Dreihs of the Tana City division of Wieenperine cmict notes a land sale where A E Murphey sold 180 acres in Shelby county at 4.50 an acre totaling 16. Prominent Inn citizens witnessed the transaction with most locals under civilization.

Pana Forny Land John We Dreihs Tana City Wieenperine Cmict Lodsy A. E. Murphey Shelby Inn

Want Ads News Briefs in Thoroughbred Trade Ads

Classified notes list item prices and terms for horses equipment and real estate. Ads mention Persian buttons, horse sale prices, small installment plans, furnished and unfurnished apartments with utilities, stationery, and a Chevrolet roadster with a guaranteed car offer. Details promised in the classifieds.

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Britain Arthur Brisbane Ean King Pastures Syn Tno Hoovet Beilone Russell Boardman John Polando Tetanbul Europe England Canetown Africa Dackard Company Mr. Sloan General Motors Henry Ford Ant Wndil Son Garth Sears Tandon Kigzannt We Royal Atnil Shipping Company Edison Ha Floridas Exfizon Mr. Hilson N.Y Underworld Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt James A. Walker Ganing Ring Illinois Persia Cluscida Chevrolet
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