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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1931
Page
2
Police pursue two suspects after a nighttime break in at Kenedy grocers company on Ken- Tursday. Clues include a net, run and a automobile. Sergeants report the burglars were found. one man listed as from Antonio. Early arrest expected.
Edison recovers from a collapse and weighs medicine options as his physician allows light activity. He improved over 48 hours, taking a short car ride with Mrs. Edison and son Charles, escorted by chauffeurs.
New York reports indicate foreign banks operating in Mexico press for gold payments under the country’s new silver standard law. Depositors resent withdrawals in silver while loans are repaid in silver, prompting talks of a shift back to gold. National City Bank maintains a branch in Mexico with other New York banks as agents.
Washington report shows Russia buying 12 million dollars worth of goods in June 1920, while overall world trade declined. U.S. commerce data compare exports to Russia with prior month, highlighting a sharp rise despite a general downturn in global trade.
S A Line II vice president R Salford general traffic manager H Booth and J Prickett all of Houzton were to Ban Aulain Wednesday inspecting the local division of the railroad they are guests at the Dlare hotel
The board approved over 15000 in supply bids for Evocation district items. Purchases included room supplies items for elementary Brackenridge Douglass high schools and junior schools plus theater slides encyclopedias textbooks and a printing and bookkeeping machine for the Nuginéas department. An appropriation of 208 for repair work and additional equipment for Thomas Jefferson high school were authorized.
The article notes no proposals have been received from the Reich regarding a proposed stabilization ration in Germany. The protester opposes the rule and informs Southerners that no agreement is on the table yet.
A fragmented weather summary lists temperatures and conditions for many places including New Hampshire, Abilene, Texas, Reston, Virginia, Buffalo, New York and Cheyenne. It mentions clear or cloudy skies, varying temperatures, and wind conditions, with scattered references to dates and regional forecasts in an OCR rough format.
London reports the Mare ai of Trenning once ambassador to the United States and viceroy to India will wed this week to a woman who aided his rise to fame. The engagement to Miss Ilalla Charnand is announced as part of Britain’s prominent state affairs amid public debt concerns and political maneuvering.
The Chicago wheat market fell further as buyers failed to lift prices. September futures sank to near record lows amid weak demand and seasonal pressure, with oats and other grains also trading softer.
Feud between Cornéting Vanderbilt and Try Ant Peter Arne grows with new exchanges following Vanderbilt's divorce from Mrs. Mary. Vanderbilt's attorney warned of responsibility for future actions amid ongoing public dispute.
Berlin reports warn of clashes Sunday as Prussia votes on dissolving parliament and electing a new body. Police mobilize 1000 uniformed officers and many plainclothes to curb violence amid a polarized scene with Communists and Nationalists vying for influence.
Army officials estimate several million dollars will be saved in the current year through lower prices. Savings come from reduced ration costs and greater dollar value. Impact expected in Army and Marine corps expenditures.
A Southern passenger train, the Argonaut No. 104, derailed near Yuma Arizona while en route from Texas to New Orleans. Two people died and sixteen were injured, eight seriously, when the train left the track at a turnout about 20 miles past Yuma. Authorities investigated the crash and rescue crews worked at the scene.
Tubbs, long with Pavink Telegraph for 18 years, promoted to city superintendent of the Postal Telegraph Company in Banakatonia. He has served as local office manager since 126.
Chicago police commissioner John Alcack warned he would arrest all leaders of the Communist party in Chicago if rioting recurred after Monday’s clashes. Three rioters were detained during protests against eviction of a black woman for nonpayment of rent. Police blamed communists for the disorder as about 1000 officers remained on standby in the district.
In Austin the Texas senate debated the Cunningham cotton acreage reduction bill with a 15 to 12 vote against immediate consideration. Proponents argue postponement serves special-session aims while drawing overall attention to the measure amid mounting pressure from supporters.
Westward tax revision could lift cigarette taxes later this year. Economists say the administration resists a tax hike in Congress due to political risk and treasury needs. A $2 per 1000- cigarette rise could add about 225 million dollars in annual revenue while current taxes raise around 359 million dollars. Spider bite victim A C Peres of Norwood was treated at Robert Y. Green Hospital after injury.
A fragment notes how the swaying cathedral chandelier sparked Galileo's early thought on the pendulum principle while referencing the appeal of rental apartments advertised in Light Classified Ads.
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