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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1931

Page

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Death Toll Rises From Widespread Road and Other Fatalities

A fragmentary list details numerous fatal accidents and homicides. Victims include J. T. Keener 49 Burleson. Bresta 17. Clarence Tang 36 killed in a trolley road incident. Mrs Walter 29 died in an auto related event near Bradmont. August Kopier 87 found dead outside Boston. Arthur Neace 23 burned in a vehicle fire. Charles White 45 from drowning in Plein. Rebel Yalie Wisberd 6 and Jake Meer Vallone perished in water. Dorothy Durie 4 tied to strangulation. John Vifowler 47 a farm hand. plus a publisher shot near Resse alleze'ty. The report conflates many terse, unverified deaths from accidents, fires, drownings, and violence.

Aera Geere J. T. Keener Burleson John Keener Rhretes Bresta I4welles Marie Alrin Glarence Tang Ben Benitu Tan Walter Bradmont Bovstan Arthur Neace Charles Sie White Pleinan Zane Yaalie Wisberd Roward Ata N.C. Wahama Bueno Dalles Dorothy Durie Moerd Rome Aransas Tens Jorn Jobn Amarillo Triay Optimist Resse Alleze Ty Br Breritt

15 Bodies Sought in Lachine Canal Disaster

Searchers worked along the Lachine Canal today after a steamer tragedy swept 15 men into turbulent waters from back gates. Rescue efforts focused on the canal in the wake of the incident involving the steamer Mapye Prince.

Lachine

Tobacco prices slip in Georgia market data

Georgia market report shows 6,708,182 pounds of tobacco sold in the week at an average 7.2 cents per pound. This compares to 118, WO447 pounds the prior week, with an average price of 10.59 cents per pound.

Georgia Atlanta Wateroreau of Markets

Weather and events summary from a damaged page

Fragmentary OCR notes mention weather details and names like Sauer, Warne, and Rau. Mentions of winds and temperatures appear with unclear context. The text shows garbled place and person names, leaving no clear reportable incident or exact location or date.

Navy Buys Only U.S Made Cigars

A disrupted note claims the Navy restricts purchases to U.S made cigars and rejects foreign brands. It notes the department states that while some supplies are sourced abroad, ships in the United States Navy largely rely on domestic products and U.S. contractor support.

Navy U.S Washingtis Han Wen Stetiona Siumelimin Elgere

Royal High Mass Sung for Fire Dead Pioneer

A pontifical high mass was celebrated today for eight imperiled parishioners who died in the Great Fire. The ceremony honored victims of the disaster with aid and prayers as local communities mourned the loss.

Perenne

Radio Seen as Law Ad Espers Across Nation

Broadcast officials say radio law ads push crime control use. Federal commissioner Harald AtaBount reports cities nationwide expand radio relations, claiming deterrence improves arrests. TaFaant tours to major cities. conditions noted in Teran and planned stops in New Orleans Atlantic City and Washington.

Aga Arcrule Cislle TaFaants Thin Teran New Orleans Atlantic City Washington Takaunt

Arraignments On Liquor Charges At Local Court

Three defendants appeared before Judge Tillhnen Smith Nor Vera Patterson. One pleaded guilty to possession and sale of liquor with a 40 dollar bond after officers found a pint of beer and two half gallons of whiskey. Another defendant, Vindelrom Tring av Nandolnr Geld, confessed to the session and sale of Ti he Ce and guilty. Rasmond Minche pleaded not guilty to charges of possession and transportation, bound over on 300 dollar bond.

United Bond Rasmond Minche

New York Appropriates 475000 for Germ War Parababy

New York City authorities allocate 475000 to combat infantile paralysis amid a surge of cases in the five boroughs. The report notes several new infections reported after the weekend, with officials warning of increasing spread during the recent period.

N.Y New York

Gandhi Named Social Reformer in India Discussion

The passage presents Gandhi describing reform as a social duty and rejects rhetoric of political stances. He emphasizes consistent personal reform as essential, stating his work aims to improve society rather than pursue partisan aims.

Gandhi India

China Rebel Force Pursues Peace With National Armies

Unclear report from Nanking describes General Shin Yir Daen’s rebel forces initiating talks with Nationalist and allied armies. The fragment suggests a push toward pacification amid ongoing northern hostilities and military pressure.

China Hhangisat Iimpar Nanking Shin Yir Daen Prac Healy

Peso Decline Sparks Market Turmoil Across Nations

The article describes the Mexican peso sliding amid international pressure as Mexico debates reintroducing gold as legal currency. It notes silver peso activity and a sharp drop in peso value against the dollar, with New York silver quoted near 28.6 per ounce, stirring financial instability and prompting government measures amid economic strain.

Ico Rales Werth Tour Eafimaten New York

Probe of Mexican Consul Is Asked

Norman Obie Aug 3 UNISE Congress F. RB Swank wires the efalr department seeking a devestigation of T Valdes Mexican consul who recently figured in a beer raid TAA Ramer AF forresyiandenthe realbing divorce suit and was dined last week on common by apediog charge after being released twice from nimilac alleged at feawee in the ground of diplomatic mmunit

Norman Obie Unise Congresstian F. RB Swank Efalr Activitien T. Valdes Mezican Ciphul Om Nimilac

Officers Fire On Robbers After Milwaukee Station Heist

In Milwaukee two suspects fled a station robbery and were shot by officers during a chase after a pistol clash. One suspect, Billit, was wounded while the other, Bebroeter, was also injured as authorities closed in. The pursuit continued as details emerged from the altered dispatches.

Milwauker John Hebi Moto MA Apthar Wadole Paul Bebroeter

Walley Farm 60 Op Formed in West Texas Area

Publicity director Ray Flattness announced the creation of Walley Farm 60 Op, a cooperative in Weslano. The plan covers about 95,000 acres and includes 12,000 total contracted acres devoted to sugar beet production. The association pledges truck shipments and a local beer deal to support members and growers.

Wehsyaco Alig Yelles Itin Grande Vegtinde Co-operative Association Ray Flattness Weslano of. Uo

Negro's Trial in Kempt Killing Opens Wednesday

Trish of Ernest Johnson 20 of Devine faces trial for the Kempt murder. John Green 17 and Orn Dillard 27 are jailed with death sentences or awaiting trial in Sabinal county. Judge B C Telfrer presides. Fred Tiwndell and KK Woodley are named in the prosecution.

Trish Ernest Johnson Nezen Devine Frank M. Kempt Desion Daterman Tockhart

Life Guard Saves Pair From Pool in Concepcion Park

A life guard at Concepcion Park pool rescued a 21 year old woman and two unidentified men Sunday afternoon after they were pulled from the water. Artificial respiration revived the woman, while another life guard assisted, marking the pool’s eighth rescue of the season.

Concepcion Park Fielia Rampel Elas Mare van Aaron Inesciye Park Ander Nereas Faung Pian Arace

Two Courts Opening in Alpine Amid Turmoil

In Alpine the county court system plans to open two new courts. The process faces delays and unclear funding as officials describe legal costs, civil cases, and police experience. The effort aims to expand access to justice despite budget constraints and local tensions.

Aldine Fers Ajig Ajiguel Ddrriel Coste Ayeuad VT Grand Find Serit Ieura “Tage Aclecten du Bois Teimenta

Witnesses Called in Capone Probe Chicago Murky Report

Witnesses were subpoenaed today by the United States attorney's office for questioning concerning the extended case involving Jerome Jae Tenelon of AT Capone. The unnamed source from California referenced an unrelated item about apples and pie, obscuring central facts.

Capone Chicagg INA

British Gold Shipment Reaches New York Harbor

A cargo of gold bars from England arrived in New York aboard the Liver Conveyer. The shipment, dated October, weighed about 9 barrels and 4 pieces, valued at a substantial amount, and included notes on banking and leather industry holdings.

N.Y New York Hia Fromm Fugland

Unclear OCR Recap of Collections and Trips

Fragmentary report notes collections totaling 21 665 70 and 90 735 82 for July. It references pay returns and a person named Kramer in a summer period, with scattered phrases about vacations and reimbursements.

Heck Taaes h.Roamér Heck Fax Ahornes Kramer Tobsiders Het Wid

Grandmother Denies Driving Car in Chicago Robbery

In a Chicago hearing on August 3, the grandmother, identified as Mrs. Ania Darandy, denied driving the car used in a robbery during which an occupant was killed by police. She refused to enter a plea as the accused in the case, with authorities alleging involvement by an unnamed man.

Chicago Val Ann Ania Darandy Srsom Soha Northwest Alflee

Plier Training for Races Dies in Dive

A training incident in August in ND Thali led to the death of an individual during a diving practice. The accident occurred as the plane attempted a seal maneuver at altitude, resulting in a fatal plunge. Officials are investigating the cause, with debris and safety checks at the scene.

Thali

Indian Chieftain Dies at Age of 80

The obituary notes the death of an elderly leader, aged eighty, with sparse biographical details and references to local affiliations. The fragmentary text mentions a community figure and signals the passing of a prominent local elder.

Riveiltox Gorsine Red Realerday

Wage Plea to Rockefeller Reported in New York

Fragmentary dispatch from New York describes a wage plea to John D. Rockefeller by labor representatives and allied groups. The text references a potential plan involving public and private actions to influence wage policy during ongoing labor negotiations.

Witness Found Amid Wall Slugs in Tenement Probe

Police report a witness located in a tenement near the shooting scene as detectives review a wall containing shotgun slugs. Investigators test a new lead while examining a possible error in an earlier case, amid ongoing inquiries into the sequence of events and the suspect’s account.

Syone Ian Harte Little Brest Hiscountey Amconle Artest Ongel Acacred Tenement

Turkey Fliers on Tour of Istanbul Overhaul Motor

ISTANBUL Aug 2 Officials report Ameche Tuckey fliers Hansell Heardman and John Tolenda are touring Istanbul with Tarkiah League members to inspect major components of a transcontinental plane. A banquet was held and officials plan further review of routes tomorrow with possible departure delays.

Turkey Istanbul Overhaul Motor Ameche-Tuckey Fliers Hansell Heardman John Tolenda Lutay Tarkiah Asinine Jeague Ther Cape Cod Troardman

Chaplin Plans to Stay in Versailles Through August

Charlie Chaplin, the American comedian, intends to remain in Versailles, France, until the end of August, according to his secretary. The move signals a temporary stay rather than a long-term return to the United States.

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