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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1931
Page
9
A battered OCR piece reports Mexico's effort to stabilize the silver Peso via a new law. It claims the measure eliminates gold on exchange and sets a constitutional framework for currency, with references to analysts noting potential implications for the government and international exchange.
In Hollywood style chatter Ivan Lebedeff is set as the bright star of the Russian radio drama project. The article sketches Lebedeff as a rising aristocratic screen talent, with talk of his on-air prominence, glamorous co stars, and ongoing industry buzz about new film and radio ventures amid a swirl of names.
The article discusses Mexico's new law on silver and gold standards, contrasting views from supporters and critics. It notes the influence of US policy, international bankers, and ambassadors Morrow and Clark on financial sentiment, as Latin American nations observe Mexico's move amid concerns over gold and silver values.
A damaged Irish rail report describes an explosion damaging tracks between Walls hing fehl and nearby timber yards. Officials in Derry investigate the impact as authorities pursue the responsible parties amid disrupted transport.
New York August 12 reports that John B. Corrs, longtime leader of Tammany Hall, is to testify before a state legislative committee probing New York City government. Samuel Rentury plans to question Corrs about telephone calls and recent regulatory enforcement, while William Boyd’s death row stay is noted in the same District Court briefing.
GLEVRLAND Ohio August 12 A former Vato football player and World War II veteran becomes president of the national Council of the YMCAs Dr George Canton of Colgnia University Dr Cutten elected at the national conference succeeding Francis Tarpon editor in American Ttesolutions urge all associations of the YMCA to support national aims and oppose liquor taxes.
Aug 12. V7 eH Nev Father Charles Coughlin seeks to deliver a weekly sermon from the shrine of the Little FNeE and pandaror, claiming CBS policy change barred his Columbus Trend line, with an independent hank lips. A uterine emolive behind the change is suggested, amid the controversy over the broadcast.
Aug. 32.10) In Oklahoma City Governor Murray plans a Texas trip to attend a chamber event and speak at a wearfield function. State figures including Hugh A. dotirs and Mrs. Jones are noted. A witness is scheduled in Dallas as part of the itinerary.
Fragmentary text references an oil plan attributed to Murray and mentions Oklahoma and aviation terms amid garbled phrases. The readable content is inconsistent, with no clear events, dates, or verifiable entities beyond scattered hints.
Funeral services were held for Senr FE Tobin, a justice of the peace in San Diego, amid details of a fatal shooting at Bow Dieso yesterday. Traval County deputy sheriff Pedi Canzales and Tobin’s brother-in-law attended as authorities investigated the incident.
Fragmentary OCR reports unrest at a county jail with inmates and guards described, noting a prison riot and police response. The readable text hints at a tense strike action, a temporary crackdown, and warnings of administrative actions, but details are garbled and unclear.
Erroneous report claiming their father was dying spurred four sisters from Oklahoma and Wests on a motor trip toward Springfield. The vehicle burned near Cars Wih, injuring several, including Mr Pa Ty of Obed vil in Jewary and Mes fy Hwek.
Prime Minister Itamsar SlaeVonall leads Labour ministers as they gather to review economic policy and government expenditures. The meeting focuses on a proposed spending plan and budget adjustments amid cabinet discussions.
Trustees select a new Baylor University head with a decision due soon. The departure of a previous leader is noted alongside campus events and plans.
Walter Lawroner, a Methodist preacher and hotel keeper in Sydney South, defends his program granting second chances to young criminals released from jail. He argues he has seen many reformed, giving them hope to reintegrate into society.
A garbled report from Venice describes a robbery aboard the Orient Express on Christmas Eve involving a suspect named Marie Albert. The thief allegedly tossed 133 pounds of unspecified items into a bag and fled the scene before police intervened. Multiple countries' authorities are involved in the case.
In New York a new version of the old right off the boat racket is exposed. Nolicen report travelers aboard the liner Mouretania received calls from a man claiming to be the steward who once served aboard. He telephones passengers and offers counterfeit or tainted beverages, including homemade spirits, as part of the scheme.
An old advertisement-style prose touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for menstrual discomfort and related pains. It claims women suffer with backaches and dull pains during "crisis" times and urges readers to buy the new tablets, citing many testimonials.
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