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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1931
Page
1
A chaotic roundup from The World by Arthur Brisbane discusses global strife and economic strain. It notes Spain's church property controversy, Russia's reforms, and Beaverbrook's advice on the League of Nations while highlighting famines, wheat storage, and sugar prices affecting Cuba and other regions.
Disaster reports state three Chinese cities along the Yangtze face massive flooding. Tens of millions are homeless as waters rise, with famine and disease spreading across flooded provinces and international aid mobilizing to relief efforts.
Fragmentary forecast notes partially readable for Antonis area. Mentions temperatures and winds with uncertain values. Additional regional weather details promised on page 2.
Washington Aug 22 American naval ships in Asiatic waters are mobilized to aid the Chinese flood emergency along the Yangtze River as the flood waters rise to record levels. Navy department officials said relief actions are being sent from the department for this move with orders to act in secret in foreign waters. Approval of the department officials, Ane the Approval "oft the department officiaty.
Universal Service, Los Angeles Aug 22. Louis Montana known as Bool Montana, a movie wrestler, sought divorce after alleged facial contortions and threats. Montana did not contest. a property settlement was arranged. Mrs Montana weighs resuming acting work.
Los Angeles Aug 82 A seven women and five men jury remained deadlocked over the murder case of David J. Clark charged with killing Charles Crawford and Spencer. Judge Stanley Servar held the jury to continue deliberations through the weekend with no progress toward a verdict.
The return of President Gerarda Binchade to Havana from Santa Chora is hailed as a sign of growing support for the reinforcement of the capital. Medinilo departed Santa Clare earlier today for Havana, signaling a mobilization of leadership as the field command faced changes in Mant a Province.
An inmate at Imesa Kee prison attacked two prisoners, W A Wellesley and Morrett Dumond, slashing their throats with a cover. Both victims were seated at a table and remain in critical condition. The assailant was described as HAN Quentan VULION entering a prisoners’ room as a waiter.
Ten midshipmen accused of unbecoming conduct during a recent cruise in Europe will not be expelled from the Naval Academy. Assistant Secretary Saline announced no action beyond formal reprimands and continued enrollment.
A 60 page British memorandum released today details annual land armament expenditure totaling £108,553,024, with figures showing Britain planning further defense outlays ahead of next year’s general disarmament conference schedules, excluding imperial expenditure.
Oil production limits expand as the Public Service Commission keeps Masmoni pool closed in Rice County Kansas and orders Rite Canton pool shutdown to McPherson. In East Texas, oil men push for martial law retention until new allowables are set, aiming for about 150 barrels per day per well to restrict output.
Aug 22 TYLEN Texas indicates crude oil prices advancing amid martial law. East Texas field production halted since Tuesday noon. Magnolia Petroleum posts 68 cents a barrel for East Texas crude. North and Central Texas prices follow, Central Texas at 67 cents. Humble Oil matches the Texas price advance. Continued on page.
Vancouver report shows provincewide liquor profits for the year at 4 021 610 dollars, about 240 000 below the 1020 24 level. Officials note profits did not decline in the harsh winter as feared, offering a cautious outlook amid the downturn.
Washington Aug 22 war department disclosed progress on a highly secret instrument at Aberdeen proving ground Maryland to determine airplane altitude and position. The device uses Stevens eosin to measure slant range and convert to altitude, with soldiers guiding the gun director.
In Washington and San Francisco, negotiations between Standard Oil of New Jersey and Standard Oil of California to consolidate holdings into a 52.38 billion dollar trust are under close DOJ scrutiny. Industry leaders including Sinclair interests are watching a four‑company merger, with conferences continuing as officials consider antitrust implications and a renewal of talks expected next week.
Count Jolius Karolst, asked by Regent Admiral Horthy to form a cabinet after Coun Béthlen’s resignation, announces he cannot assemble a workable ministry and returns the mandate. Bethlen had governed ten years amid Hungary’s financial strains worsened by the German crisis and the banks fear impact.
LATHROP Missouri August 22 Two city marshals were released from the city jail after being locked in during an burglary of the local post office. Thieves stole about 400 dollars and several pieces of registered mail items. They also robbed a confectionery inside the post office of 100 in cash and merchandise. Neighbors alerted authorities when the alarm rang early this morning.
Ottawa reports Canadian government radio stations remained silent in a disruption affecting transmission on a planned mail route from Detroit to Denmark. The outage hindered communication as the convoy passed through, with officials noting the incident during last night’s schedule.
In Los Angeles on August 22, burglars cleaned out a furnished house belonging to Mrs. Oliva Mektlies. They removed personal property and even took an item from a bathroom. No arrests reported.
London Aug 22 Prime Minister MacDonald prepared in daring attack to stave off defeat facing his cabinet on budget measures. He planned to present an amended retrenchment scheme targeting the property class while cutting social service costs, hoping Liberal support will back his plan. If rejected, resignation and Conservative leadership shifts loom as King George returns to monitor events.
President Hoover ordered a federal probe into New York gunfire that left six dead and many wounded. The inquiry will form a special squad from the department of justice to examine the incident and identify those responsible.
A coroner's jury ruled the death of 39 year old Mrs Helen Vasilzavic accidental. Federal agent Clarence Gelhansen testified he was shocked by the same cord used to kill Mes nsilzerie, as the wine was dumped in her basement.
New York January 22. Six deaths and 64 new paralysis cases were reported to the health department today. The day showed four more cases than yesterday, though officials noted the weekly average was decreasing.
Berlin August 22. Using a three year old plane once owned by Charles A Levine who flew across the ocean with Charles Chamberlain Willy and Peter Johanneen German gunniers hopped off Tempelhof airfield at 10 a m on day for a flight to New York via Lisbon and the Azores.
Gov Long orders a special session to ban cotton plowing in 1932. Louisiana lawmakers support the plan after a conference of cotton stake representatives. A federal board purchase plan may be opposed. a plan to remove the federal Farm Board is discussed.
Elinor Smith wept as she damaged the landing gear of a pine cream and black monoplane at Roosevelt Field New York on August 22. Her foot slipped from the rudder during a practice flight and the aircraft went into a ground loop. The landing gear was smashed and the right wing tip damaged.
Fatlie Taylor plans vaudeville work in the East while lawyers fail to settle divorce for Taylor and Dempsey. Misa Taylor heads to St Louis tonight amid the legal stalemate.
Fifteen witnesses have been summoned to appear before the senate campaign funds committee in the investigation into the political act of James Cannon Ira. The inquiry will be resumed next week in Washington D.C.
Thomas A. Edison experiences a reaction following a recent illness as reported by his son Charles. The note suggests Edison’s health concerns are ongoing, with details limited due to fragmented OCR text. The family provided no further specifics on his condition or prognosis.
Police report Charles M Rosensthal a 24 year old broker and heir to a million fortune was abducted. Inspector Harold King announced the kidnappers are known and the ransom of 190000 dollars demanded for his return. details outline the abduction circumstances.
Governor Sterling asked Texans for views on calling a special session to pass a cotton acreage reduction law. He and Agriculture Commissioner McDonald discussed the New Orleans conference stance while urging respondents to state whether they favor restricting cotton planting to reduce surpluses and support broader measures.
US-Gov. Murray said he would not call a special session of the legislature to ban cotton planting as urged by Governor Tong. He spoke before departing for Memphis to attend an unemployment conference, outlining steps to cut national acreage by a quarter this year with a further reduction proposed for next year.
PONCA CITY OIL founder Marland's property holdings have moved into temporary hands of W H McFadden of Ponca City and New Orleans for the benefit of Marland creators. The three million dollar home remains unaffected.
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