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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1931

Page

3

Negro population growth shown in census figures

Washington Aug. Scanned census figures show a marked gain in the Negro population over the last decade and a small decline in white growth. The rise of Negroes is reported across states with Michigan posting the highest percent increase. Mississippi and Georgia also show large gains, while declines in white births and immigration limits are noted. The report cites substantial shifts to northern states and lists state by state percentages and totals for 1920 and 1910.

Washington, D. C Bresdtan Seer Vmez Janantsa Mbo Eesiiny Hurcan Georgia Jereey Michigan

Fragmented OCR summary of census discussion

An incomplete passage discusses Mexican population classification in a census, noting changes in country of birth data and a reported Indian population rise. It mentions enumeration in Indiana and references to mixed-wool terminology, with unclear context and attribution.

Willy Ladd Indiana

Negad Solon Battles for Privileges in Texas Fight

Negro congressman Negad Solon outlines a strategy to secure voting rights and civil reforms for Black Americans. He criticizes prejudice in Texas and urges organized effort to mobilize 10,000 votes, linking his stance to national party planks and potential leadership moves. He condemns opponents, pledges to push civil rights measures, and emphasizes the need for political power to advance his race.

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San Antonian Finds Dinosaur Tusk In Mexico

A San Antonio resident named Borin from 926 South Pocos Street returned from Mexico this week with a 15 pound dinosaur tusk and a nearly five foot jawbone fragment. Barry and a friend mapped a mountain line in Monterey when they found a jawbone piece with multiple teeth. High water conditions aided the discovery, and the tooth will be studied at home or presented to the Witte museum.

Ronan Borin South Pocos Street Mexico Barry Ta Mountain Borja

Briand Kellogg Pact Discussed At Institute of Politics

WILLIAMSTOWN Aug. 4 The pact of Paris discussed in disarmament talks at the Institute of Politics this morning with Dr. George H Blakesley and Jessor of history and international relations Clark university reading the sessions. The full membership turned its attention to the meaning and value of the pact and how to implement it for greater effectiveness.

Williamstown Base Institute of Politics George H. Blakesley Jessor Clark University Whiteman Movie Concern

Col and Mrs Houge mark 50 years married

Col and Mrs Edward Hover celebrate a golden anniversary in Manchester by the Sea. A family gathering at dinner honored the couple with their daughters Alra Hondalph Packer of Dreakilne and Mrs Gore don Anchincloss of New York present.

Houge Manchester - BY - The-Sea Edward Ms. Hover Alra Hondalph Packer Dreakilne Goredon Anchincloss New York

Herbert Hyde Named U S Attorney for Western District of Oklahoma

Herbert Hyde is named United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma amid political dispute over race and social policy. The report notes contested remarks on race and the involvement of speakers and audiences in San Antonio and Chicago. It mentions De Priest’s visit, a pink fashion note, and connections to Kappa Alpha Psi.

Herbert Hyde U.S Washington Hoover Ansoiitril Herbert HK. Flyde United Stater Oklahoma Gawner New Orleane de Priest Chicago San Antonio Eoiaton Hera Kappa Alpha Test Negro Professions Fraternity W. Milner

Tragic bus plunge kills twenty two picnickers at river

In Georgetown over the Snapit river a bus overturned while crossing an open drawbridge killing 22 people, including 20 negroes and several children. Relatives identified five bodies as rescue work continued and Jerome Fratcher survived. The driver Warren Newton, 52, and passenger Olin, 20, were among the injured.

Georgetown Snupit Tony Jerome Fracher Warren Newton Olin

Man Charged With Sign Collision

A man identified as Tony Pons, 42, of Avondale Avenue, Whose car overturned after colliding with a sign on South Street, was charged in Bexar County. He reportedly attacked a metal stop sign, reducing it to damage, and received first aid at Robert B. Green Hospital.

Ternemn Bexar County Wis Tony Pons Mkt Avondale Avenue South St. Mars’s Street Pons Hig Benke Robert B. Green Hospital

Royal Car In Accident Injures Three People

The Burney streamline auto with rear engine used by the Prince of Wales was involved in an accident injuring three people. It is suspected a royal edict may order the prince to resume motoring, as occurred after prior injuries in steeplechases.

Burney Streamline Auto Prince of Wales

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