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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1931

Page

2

Kidnaping of Young Broker in New York City

Aug 9 Kempt 2nd unchayed Charles Rosen thal, a youthful broker and heir, was abducted in Manhattan. He was blindfolded and held for more than two weeks, then released after a ransom payment. assailants used a decoy and forced him into a taxi, he says. Authorities have not disclosed the ransom size.

New York Uor Kempt Charles Rosenthal Brepx Tas Bronx Tansom Purley Ved Hogenthal Lawrence Ja1 Look & Soong Bint Manhattan Rosenthal Bre Xiary War Rosenthal Wold Yelice Alingols Je J Chicago John PE Tack Lsack Patrick Roche State's Attorney's Lynch Lake General Win Rechs

Mexico City Chief of Police to Visit San Antonio

Mexico City's Chief of Police J. Mijares Pelencia will head a goodwill touring party arriving Saturday. He will be honorary guest of San Antonio Police Chief Owen Kildes and be greeted with a police escort. Local officials and Lions Club members will assist, with Mexican business leaders present through the visit.

J. Mijeres Pelencia Mexico City Mijares Owen Kildes Pfrtp Stitine W. Oldenburger Lione Club Mezieni San Antonio Alexican Businessen's Association Alap Mexican Officiel

Twentyseven Kelly Planes Visit San Angelo

Twentyseven Kelly planes piloted by students and instructors of the Advanced Flying School fly east to San Angelo. Air units and detachments from Fort Clark send escorts and observers as part of a field exercise. Officers J. F. Haver and Lieut F. I Redeybuy Hew coordinate movements to Fort Clark and back to San Angelo.

Kelly San Angelo Advanced Flying School Fort Clark Efesen Stedenia Stelion FI Redeybuy

Artist Vanishes While Rowing Across Cove Near Portland

A 20 year old French artist, last seen skimming across a cove near Prouts Neck, Portland, disappears while rowing. A full day air and sea search is underway, with boats and divers scouring the water and shoreline for clues to the missing painter.

Portland

British and German Girls Pliers Meet Details

A concise report outlines a British and German girls pairing event with BEOVL Maree in August. It notes transportation routes from Ladin to Tokin and mentions Mayra Vonriedart and other German competitors traveling from Europe to Sépan, but the outcome and specifics remain unclear.

BEOVL Maree Aug Asaay Neta Adaieie Wnade TS Ladin Tokin Mayra Vonriedart Europe Sépan

New Immigration Inspector Assigned to Los Angeles Office

W. W. Anopp announces Adolph I. Nielsex as the new immigration inspector in charge in Los Angeles. Nielsex, formerly stationed in San Antonio, replaces Inguerier Teck Rhorwake who has been transferred to Del Rio. Nielsex comes from duty at Twesoy, rin.

L. A Adolph I. Nielsex San Antonio Inguerier Teck Rhorwake del Rio W. W. Anopp Fetern Inspector Nielsee

Exonerated coed teacher restored to pay in Austin

Pretty Miss Norman Philon of East Bee mards was cleared of charges arising from dates with a pupil and ordered reinstated to the school department payroll. The ruling, announced by State School Superintendent MN Marra, follows a tenured hearing with 600 witnesses.

Opersle Phileo Hegripg Crimp Iber Vicor Halehal Witnnesses Marr Toilas Iiss Philen

Wharton Teacher Wins School Row in County Controversy

In Wharton county, state superintendent M N Alarra supports Miss Noma Philes of Brownwood against East Bernard school trustees. The dispute arose around her dismissal and related pay, with school board actions and athletic pupil Victor Kolchak linked to the controversy.

Austin M.N. Alarra Noma Philes Brownwood East Bernard Wharton County Philes Crump Ahe Victor Kolchak Miss Philen Phileme

Sherifes Face Charges In Austin Impartial Ruling

In Austin on Aug 28 three sheriffs from Tee, Burleson and Bastrop counties were charged with felonies in commences filed by assistant state auditor T. Ms. Markham. The allegations claim excessive mileage and subpoena fees, totaling hundreds of dollars, charged for prisoners’ transport and witness subpoenas. Impeachment articles target J. D. Price, judge of the weary-first District court, for negligence and incompetence and unlawful fee taking. Price faces Senate trial next month with potential removal if convicted.

Austin Woody Townsend Bastrop Clint D. Tawis Burleson County J. 2. Burtschell J. D. Price Bestroy Audee Weary-First District Court Senate

Seven More Indicted in Harlan Slaying Case

Seven more men were indicted by the Harlan County grand jury on murder charges in the Nyarts cloak of lant May case. The defendants named are EL Phillinn James Eubhaat Toscoe Wameron Dozle Acid Hoscoe Sweeten Jeff Terrett and Gherles Colston.

Harlan Banna Lang VPI Harlan County Grand Mourder EL Phillinn James Eubhaat Toscoe Wameron Dozle Acid Hoscoe Sweeten Jeff Terrett Gherles Colston

Weather Incomplete By Region with Mixed Readings

Fragmentary weather report lists many locations and data points. Mentions temperatures, precipitation and wind notes but text is garbled with many place names and illegible figures. Highlights general conditions across several cities including Fort Saidib Los Angeles Sanhainen and New York with implied varied readings.

Belgium Studies Pension Slashes

A government move seeks general pension reductions for disabled soldiers and invalids to balance the budget. The measure faces disruption from the Hoover moratorium and the ongoing economic crisis. Rental prices and classified ads appear in the surrounding text.

Brasshe Degnm Hetxian Hoover Eh Glassification Daight Crockett

Hoover Replies to Pinchot Letter on Unemployment

President Hoover responded to a letter from Governor Fineholm urging immediate action to call Congress to address unemployment. The exchange confirms the White House acknowledged the request but no extra measures were announced.

Washington, D, CG Hoover Goverour Finehol

Shawnee Building Damaged by Major Fire

A two story store and hotel building were swept by flames. Firefighters battled an explosion and high heat as the structure sustained extensive damage. No casualties are reported.

Sapick Vacmat Aix

Humble Pipeline Official Died in Houston Superintendent Held

Fragmentary memo reports the Humble pipe line official and a Houston superintendent involved in a local investigation. It notes alleged joint actions and partial names, with unspecified charges and a missing release detail. The text mentions a Sonny Williams or William as a linked figure, but clarity is limited.

Humble Pipeline Tongview Chatlen D. Craeron Houston Waa Fount Hotel

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