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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1931
Page
1
Writing aboard a PennsySprannin line train, Arthur Brisbane notes rising costs, heavy war spending, and the strain on American life. He cites President Wilson era budgets, veteran benefits, and critics who say the nation cannot finance a prolonged conflict. The piece threads fear, rhetoric, and calls for leadership.
Manila report quotes Quezon denying responsibility for an island revolt. Philippine senate president says he had no part in the alleged uprisings or plans described by sources in Manat Quezon.
Regional forecast predicts scattered showers on Saturday with bands of rain likely. Temperatures near 64 as Friday turns cool with light to moderate winds. Weekend outlook shows a few showers Sunday into Monday with cooler readings and calmer winds.
Dec 4, Norns report a half frozen part drift on a raft from an unidentified German cleaner. Four bodies of comrades drifted ashore as a motor boat searched for survivors. One body bore the name Vorus, uncertain if it was the vessel’s name.
Tokio dispatch reports Tsuyoshi Inukai, after summons to the imperial palace, started the process of forming a new Japanese cabinet today. Details remain brief as officials proceed with the reshuffle amid imperial directives.
Ruth Noble former actress faced a rejected passport attempt to sail with Sessue Hayakawa on the same vessel. The article notes she should not try to join Hayakawa while in his native country. It mentions Misa Noble mother of Waynkawn's son and her citizenship status.
New Canivy Mississippi dispatch reports a dramatic murder of two show people in a traveling exhibit. H. Brownlee age 53 and Martha Smith age 3 were killed with an ax after a raid on a show tent near Wellsland. The suspect fled as crowds dispersed amid the violent incident at the roadside attraction.
A fragment notes Guglielmi Marconi and a young Italian sending a wireless message from St. Johns Newfoundland. It mentions a kite used to transmit the Atlantic wireless signal, marking a historic moment in early communication.
Norma Shearer, film actress, has become an American citizen after a naturalization proceeding. The report notes her birthplace as MontrON Canada and mentions Miss Shearer’s new status as an American citizen.
Lenz and Jacoby push ahead in a contract bridge contest using the official system as they gain a sizable lead over Culbertson and Blane Ledgers. The text notes a series of decisive hands and a margin shift of thousands of points, with detailed play to be found on page two.
Unsettled weekend weather risks in Los Angeles with cooler temperatures, Sunday expected highs around 70 degrees and light to moderate southerly winds. East Texas also sees unsettled conditions and cooler temps.
The Duke of Manchester cannot wed Kathleen Dawes in New York while they wait the required period after a misconduct divorce. A deputy stated a person divorced for misconduct cannot remarry for three years, and the clerk confirmed the three year statutory wait.
UUITEAGO Dec 12 The question of whether railways will accept a voluntary 10 percent sednettagn will soon shift back to railroad presidents as 1500 powers chairmen express the principal railway brotherhoods inviting and urging the presidents to meet with turning traders to negotiate an agreement.
Senate panels consider measures sponsored by Senator Capper of Kansas to regulate short selling under FTC supervision. Proposals aim to curb market manipulation and impose tighter oversight as the session discusses the potential impact on markets and investors. In Freeport Illinois a Christmas lights protest blocks traffic and dimmed illumination draws ire from motorists.
Early Saturday night masked men in an auto slugged W T Matt owner of Midtety Service station at 1501 South Muckberry street and stole cash after threatening him with a pistol. A motorist witnessed the robbers, who fled. Matt sought hospital treatment for a facial injury.
Five valley officers face assault charges after a file and slide incident in Brownsville Tesag. A federal inquiry into a Nezed wrongdoing highlights Hesvee's methods on Misco Cant as the shaken officers are under investigation for alleged improper conduct.
Mahatma Gandhi arrived here from Switzerland this morning and is slated for a conference with Premier Mussolini, according to dispatches from Der.
Washington December 12. President Hoover urged a non partisan approach to his domestic program aimed at reversing deflation and restoring purchasing power. He told newspapermen a concise summary of proposals, asked Congress and the public to back a definite plan to stabilize the economy and aid workers and farmers. The message, designed to turn back deflation, emphasizes restoring wages, prices, and overall economic activity.
The Daily Herald laments a League of Nations inquiry into the China Japan clash as a meaningless gesture. It notes Japan has seized three Chinese provinces and displaced the government, and argues the council will do little to halt Manchuria aggression.
Hampton Va December report describes the closing moments of the Elisha Kane case as the defense faces the final phase. Professor Kane retells attempts to rescue his wife during a water incident, detailing urgency, a heart concern, and the impact of submersion.
Jane Addams, 71, renowned social worker and 15 year president of the International League for Peace and Freedom, underwent a major operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Surgeons Thoning and Cillon performed the procedure. Her hospitalization followed bronchial trouble attributed to a decade of vocal advocacy and public work.
Washington dispatch reports efforts by New Mexico's congressional delegation to reinterpret Pueblo Indian land claims and white settlers. In Clarksburg West Virginia, Thas F Powers was sentenced to die by gas chamber at the Manilaville penitentiary next March 28.
Washington officials from both parties reached a unified stance on delaying debt payments to European creditors. The plan hinges on ratifying a one year moratorium, with Secretary Mills to brief lawmakers and the Ways and Means Committee set to mark up the bill Monday. The administration aims to send a clear statement to creditor nations that ratification delays pose no risk.
Basel Switzerland December 12 Experts of the reichsbank told the Young plan advisory committee that almost all foreign exchange from Germanys favorable trade balance has been used to repay debts. The committee began examining Reichsbank affairs following the Wiggin commission report.
Leavenworth Kan December 12. Earl Daren an Alabama train robber led a prison break at Leavenworth Penitentiary. Prison guards and soldiers pursued the fugitives after they seized the warden and opened fire. Four convicts wounded. three retreated into Salsbury farm area before hiding in a building. Warden White was kidnapped and severely wounded. An autopsy suggested Will, alleged leader, killed. Continued on page 3.
A disjointed OCR fragment lists apartment blocks, rents, and street references such as Monterey and 311 Wromics. It mentions AR, ADL ads, and prices monthly, but readability is limited with numerous garbled terms and stray numbers. The item resembles a classified notices section with scattered real estate and ads data.
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