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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1931

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Chicago Lake Edge Spectacle and Steel Dreams

In a Chicago lakefront scene near Michigan Central Station and the Blackstone, crowds observe daily life while glowing talk centers on industry. The piece highlights L G Smith and the Aluminum Company of America, their laboratory city and the automatic manufacturing advances that cut costs. It notes a bold steel pipe enterprise and a bold price example, then shifts to Mussolini’s public works plan to create jobs with a 45 million dollar investment in Italy.

Goioagg Chicago Lake Trant Michigan Central John A. Lagan

Key figures discuss Bexar County road bond plan

Business associates and oil men report to San Antonio police over a possible kidnapping linked to Mitchell who was last seen with two strangers. Police investigate tips from Ingersoll and Patterson about a motorized abduction near Medina river area while officials weigh a $10 million Bexar road improvement bond plan to fund five years of highway projects.

Milehuel Rmrichor Mast West Coast San Antonio Ang Mitchell Robert Ingersoll Madison Avenue Tigersall Nate Frost Naliggal Bank Thgersoll Asitchell Bryan Pallerton Gis Pleasanton Road W. J Vautsen San Francisco Tugersoll Tueeday Flo Sam Antonin Medina River Bomérect Road Patterson Valler Ingersoll Jjo Ingersoll Monda Stitchell Tortland Ore San Jancise Gils W. A. Tainweher Vanatable Harlandnte Petterson Justice of the Peace Tolbert Teinweber Baul Salnweber Sider Bexar Rexar Owas Ais Ginterhot Mowlay W. A. Worzbach Sore

Bridges Into Wenigo Open D4 Hours

Announcement by Collector of Customs Roy Campbell details 24 hour bridge access for traffic from Mexico to Wenigo via Rio Chande Peony Farle Pasa and Torneda. Republican leader RB Creager remarks on bridge meter policy and treasury role in fostering foreign relations.

Trridges Acrnan Torneda Roy Campbell Washington RB. Creager Brilxe Mexico Creager Grengor The Treas Seymoue' Lawman Do'elock Chanieys Department Treasury Department Treasury Towman

Overcast Skies Forecast for West Texas Tonight

A weather bulletin reports overcast skies with no rain for Girenton and Antonio vicinities Wednesday night and Thursday. Partly cloudy with light to moderate winds expected in the area. Temperature lows around 14 degrees and highs near 60 degrees, with West Texas generally fair and East Texas unsettled.

Antonio Texas

Woman saves boy from rattlesnake in orchard

Mrs T J Devine rushed to aid 6 year old Hen Tenn who was struck by a large rattlesnake while fishing with his mother Rah Hearn and brother near an old fence. The mother used a snakebite kit, the boy was rushed to Santa Rosa Infirmary but appeared in danger.

Alrs T. J. Devine Cock Roar Hen Tenn Kireel Ten Hearn Derine Teo Santa Rosa

Chihuahua English Mystery War Boat to Be Fish Barge

A San Francisco report describes the old steamship Chihuahua from the San Francisco bay area being repurposed as a tuna fishing barge off Morloo. The World War era vessel, camouflaged as a tramp freighter, could reach 27 knots and carried long range diesel engines and canvas, but carried no cargo on this voyage.

Chihuahua San Francisco San Francisco Bay Morloo Englgyi Atrainer Capalia Apeeis Ergean Canvay

Hearing Set For $1,100,000 Refund Bond Sale

City seeks an injunction to restrain from selling a $1.1 million refunding bond as Ralph Leigh Thompson challenges the plan. Hearing scheduled after city and utilities attorneys asked for a sale date. change in defense strategy noted. Thompson alleges charter violation requiring popular vote, while officials push to resolve questions prior to sale.

City Altorner TY Dobbs Derry S. Roberian Iriet Court Quin Suze Roberts

Gandhi to sail for London for second Round Table talks

Indiapolis Aug 20 Gandhi has agreed to attend the second round table conference and will sail for England next Sunday officials announced. The move follows discussions with British authorities and marks a continuation of efforts toward constitutional reform in India.

Gandhi London Parley Samla Indis Mushatma Gandhi Aail England Unias

New Wallpaper Converts Rooms Into Gay Retreats

Chicago dispatch notes a National Wallpaper exhibit showcasing bold designs claimed to transform interiors. The feature mentions rapid application methods and sensational rhetoric about living spaces altered by decorative schemes.

Illinois Poor Farm Faces Closure in Budget Crisis

In Renton Illinois Aug 26 the Franklin county poor farm nears bankruptcy. Superintendent Peron Neal said the facility must discharge about 40 inmates and shut down unless the board of supervisors secures funds. The note highlights severe poverty in the county and the farm's precarious finances.

Frank Harris Dies in Nice at 75

Cable from Nice, France reports the death of Frank Harris noted author and editor. Harris, age 75, had lived in France since 1922 and was known for works including The Life of Oscar Wilde and My Life and Loves.

New York Sion and Sehustar Nice France Frank Thartis Cheenblades Sits Nellie Harrig Storris Blesie Msthnin Hicvia Wekas Yee Pearcan Oscar Wilde United States

Nonstop New York to New Orleans Flight Record

Captain James Goodwin Hall and Andre De Coppel completed a nonstop New York to New Orleans flight in 7 hours and 34 minutes. They departed New York at 4 0 am and landed in New Orleans at 10 15 am amid stormy weather. Hall claimed a record between the two cities.

New Orleans James Goodwin Hall New Lark Andre de Coppel New Tork Tong Hall Jett New Tork Jolay Oiere Stormy Meather

East's Business Shows Increase in Nationwide Pickup

Aug 26 report from the president's emergency employment committee notes increased activity in the East while the South and West held steady and the Middle West saw minor declines. New England led the sustained pickup ongoing since early this year.

S.rerremay EL Rae Waslington D. G Middle West Presidennt New England

Rail lines bombed near Bolgheri by unknown attackers

Rome reports a high powered bomb exploded on the railway line near Bolgheri damaging track and a watchman’s house. No casualties were reported. The incident adds to more than twenty similar bombings across the region in the past month.

Legrorn Jlab UNS Bolgheri Taar

Senator Hawes Returns From Orient War of Independence Proponent

Senator Harry B. Flawes of Masoard returns to the United States after several weeks of study in the Orient. The trip focused on independence movements in the Thile region, with Flawes advocating self rule. His visit underscores ongoing diplomatic attention to regional autonomy questions.

Hawes Orient San Francisco Harry B. Flawes Masoard Thile Springs United States Orient

Negro Given Three Years for Murder

Tapa Smith, 40, a Black man, was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to murdering Joe Gerela.

Frhvewigrsburg, Angst Tapa Smith Negrot Theea Sonra Penitentials Hove Joe Gerela

City to fund bonds to aid jobless in San Antonio

The mayor outlined plans to issue 1.1 million in bonds, sold by George T. Simpson Co., to free back tax money for unemployed relief. City departments will submit job needs. priority to residents within city limits as 700 to 1,000 workers are out of work. Negotiations with Simpson Co. aim to finalize bond sale with Austin or Dallas officials amid governor approval.

Warshach P. Arneson Arneson Dickson Citizens’ League Thompson Weilaraday Rilr City Allornrss Eils Chompson Eliy San Antonio George T. Simpson Marr Chambers Simpson Company Austin Dallas Ross Sterling Simpyo Company Magne Chambora Aie Feni Jola Evers Possible

Teddy Roosevelt’s Sister Dies at 76 in Hartford

Mrs Anna Roosevelt Cowles, sister of the late President Theodore Roosevelt and widow of Rear Admiral William Sheffield Cowles, died at her home in Hartford Connecticut last night after a long illness. She was 76.

Hartford Conn Anna Toosevelt Cowles Taecdors Roosevelt William Sheffield Cowles Old Cate Facinlngton Ina

Weather Outlook For San Antocio And Vidisks

Forecasters warn of unsettled conditions with cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures Wednesday rise near 10 degrees, with strong winds and variable cloud cover likely throughout the period.

San Antocio

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