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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1931

Page

7

Bronx Chamberites Back Relief Plan to Jobless Aid

A distorted 1920s press clipping reports the New York Bronx Chamber of Commerce backing a relief plan to ease unemployment. It cites William Randolph Hearst as praising a simple, hard plan and urges adoption of a program that could restore prosperity, arguing a capable leader is needed to revive the nation.

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Democrats Make Progressive Bid Faces Turbulent Debate

Fragmented text hints at internal party moves in Wisconsin amid turbulent national politics. The piece references tensions within Democratic ranks over a progressive bid and allied factions, with scattered mentions of November timelines and regional impacts.

Brothers Die in Grade Crossing Auto Crash

Two young brothers died when their autombile struck an interurban train at a railroad crossing in Indiana. Victims were 12 year old Richard Chiossdve and 11 year old Leonard Rey. The crash marks the 12th rail crossing fatality in Indiana in the last two years. Classified ads note health homes and treatments.

Pin Biuug Au Mnay eSweeney Wichard Chiossdve Nil Heenard Rey Ae Ont Tndiana Crogsiix SFR

Orphanage Drive Opens Led by Steves and Carter

A community drive begins Monday to raise funds for a new orphanage in the city. Al bert Steves Sr chairs a committee of San Anc Jonicans and Mrs. Uh al Carter leads a group of Progressive Women. The plan envisions a two story brick building with modern facilities to house about 20 children, supported by white and Black volunteers and local donors. Funds will cover construction and operations, with the goal of securing a maternity wing and necessary amenities.

San Anc Jonicans Albert Steves Sr Uh al. Carter Progresaives Women’s. Club Negra Vie Way Ul Nektw Tr TeChambera I. Vi. Gelix Wulf Steves Warkere

Negroes Protest Site Change for School Building

A protest over the site for a new school building valued at 150000 dollars surfaced in a Colored Citizens executive meeting. White residents opposed the Willman Sullivan park site and the board of education faced pressure as officials debated the final location amid partisan disagreements.

Sieelingen Board of Education Willman-Sullivan Park Ponkers J. I Kelley Stephnn J . Moore

Rescue of 87 Passengers From US Ship After Sinking

The Western World reported 87 passengers aboard the U.S. liner were saved as German steamer General Ozorio aided them in heavy seas and rain. Rescue followed a distress signal received at 1:00 a.m. CST. Names listed include Mestamer W. B. Tuttle T. T. Wakhall and others.

Munson Vince Ozorio Gracial Mestamer W. B. Tuttle T. T. Wakhall Dyard Geighten Stefen Steves Walker Platence J. J

Senate Votes 38 Ol Boll Senate Votes 38 Ol Boll

Governor Rosy Sterling’s plan to aid the oil industry in Long faced a heavy blow in the senate as a conservation bill offered by Senator Frank Rollins passed 14 to 10. Sterling had backed the Wagstuffs bill, but the senate rejected it after a long debate, signaling a shift in administration support and leaving production limits uncertain.

Austin, Ave Rosy Sterling Cheila Long Senate Frank Rollins Sterling House of Representatives Jaweral Agwasla

Hoover Urges World Faith for Global Peace

President Hoover addressed a Cleveland audience urging a world faith to guiding social economic and governmental action. He argued that the era demands moral foundations grounded in religious truth to secure international harmony and human security.

RAL Dan Vay INS Hoover Cleveland Amileatiain Tehieh Ciyss Nelegatha Hla Rean Viet de Wall

Arizona to issue copper auto license plates in 1932

Governor Hunt urged the highway commission to require that 1932 automobile license plates be made of copper to aid copper miners in Arizona. The move aims to support local industry and resource output amid the state’s mining interests.

Arizona Phoenix Ari Genrer W. P. Hunt Highway Commission

Take Lives by Leaps From Bridge in Pasadena

A troubling Pasadena incident reports multiple fall fatalities and near misses from a bridge over Arroyo Seco on Colorado Street. Investigations note self harm as a suspected motive with several people escaping death. details remain fragmented and unclear in the police briefing.

Bridge Pasadena Colorado Street Briler Carrie Arroyo Pen Caren War

Air traffic shows gain in July and May figures

A government report by Col. Hileey Dianwendy notes Universal Servier and partners increased air traffic by about 20 percent in July and over May. The study lists routes through Chicago and several cities including Nashville and New Orleans, with passengers and cargo figures totaling tens of thousands.

Universal Servier Gmicago Ang & Tagsonger Universalivision Aner Alowies, Inc Iters Hileey Dianwendy Vice Fitaly Chive Wis Gainha Ville Nashville Xtina Metupine New Orleans

Lion Slain by Federal Hunter Reported

A fragmented item describes a hunter from a federal force killing a lion this summer near a northern area. The garbled text mentions Graham Wilts, arriving receivers, and a motorized party. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate a fatal wildlife incident.

Graham Reoebiors Motors Pimwean Mvesierk Shirlex

Cobbs Signals Refusal of City Law Post

Cobbs indicates strong stance against accepting the city law job as special prosecutor. Mayor Chambers said acceptance would trigger a vacancy to be filled by C. K. Quin. Enid Cabbs is expected to provide a definitive answer in the coming week as the city contemplates the appointment.

Cobbs Droll Absorner Arcept Apecial Wilitins Chambersander Torvey Tsapmolnind

Kingsville Pastors to Supply City Pulpit

The Rev. T. W. Skinner, president of the Kinga vine institute, will preach at Alamo Reich Presbyterian church while Rev. Francis M. Davis is on vacation. The Rev. Frank W. Taneham, pastor of Kirt Presbyterian churchs, Valley, will preach early August 16 at the church.

Kingsville TW. Skinner Kingavine Alamo Reich Presbyterian Church Francis M. Davis Frank W. Taneham Pasetor Kirt Valestine Sill

Thief Caught Stealing Shoes From Truck

Narcisco Freeman of 225 East Feuk street reported a thief lifting shoes from a truck he services. He confronted the man as the suspect walked away and restrained him until police arrived to take control of the scene on a Saturday night.

Narcisco Freeman East Feuk Tee A. Aloasongte Tecvice Tasos Steed

Woman Coughs Up Pin After Four Years

Mrs Guy Knuppen berger swallowed a four inch glass headed pin four years ago. Doctors and specialists concluded removal would be risky. The pin finally moved and Mrs Koay yenbarger began coughing, leading to the pin’s eventual expulsion.

Kirkgand J. Aue Guy Knuppen Berger Phys Sicians Kwannendr Gee Koay Yenbarger

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