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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1931

Page

6

Bridge Session Yields Mixed Rubber Results Amid Jockeying Plays

International news reports a late session of rubber bridge with Culbertson and Linz challenging Jacoby and Ely. The long, tense play features risky bids, critical leads, and shifting points as the players battle for a 40-rubber night, ending with a near win but a net loss in penalties.

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Texas Road Budget Shows Highway Construction Costs

Austin Texas reports the highway commission contracted 25 032 210 for the year ending this month. Monthly allocations include January 4 452 514 February 6 1y Mae case out v March 84 004 376 August 3 520 729 September 3 425 795 October 4 755 797 November and December combined 2 02 240.

Austin Vexan Highway Commission An Ree Mae Mas Tuan Yuin

Philadelphia officials seek loan to cover December payroll

In Philadelphia on December 15 city and county workers faced payday with no funds in the city treasury. Bankers and city officials planned morning talks to arrange a loan to cover the December 18 and 31 payroll demands, but no assurance of a solution was reported.

Philadelphia Shempin Joan

Hike In Rail Pay Out Is Predicted

Athlon president Chivaury To peka and Sante Fe expect Western railway executives to seek a 16 percent wage cut under the union wage terms. If the measure passes workers face a 10 percent reduction in pay as labor acts under the new agreement.

Chivaury Yee Htorey Athlaon Topeka Sante Fe Western Railway

Black man fatally shot near Orange by posse

A Black man was fatally wounded by a posse near Orange after a confrontation 12 miles north of the town. The victim, identified as a local laborer, was taken to the scene of the shooting and died. Authorities sought a man named Henry Wallea, a prominent figure in Fronce county stocks, as a person of interest.

Thange Nberita Pdison Box Woges Renry Wallea Fronce Cox Corth

Nationalist government reshuffle sparks student riot in Nanking

Ghiang Kai Shek resigns as president and cabinet changes loom. In Nanking students attack the foreign office drawing heavy fire from troops. Casualties are feared as chaos grips the city while Tim Sen assumes acting presidency. Thousands more students head toward Nanking to join demonstrations.

Branghay Ghiang-Kai-Shek Segisted Todny Nan-King Nationa Governomen Foreign Office Nanking Wellington Koo Econe Chiang-Rai Shek Japan Wan Pertipate Demonstes

Legion Head Speaks on Cash Compensation Plan

In Amarillo Texas on December 15 1937 1000 American Legionnaires heard D Vr Earl Earp state department commander of the American Legion urge adoption of cash war risk compensation payments. The attendees voted unanimously in favor of the plan.

I State Legion Amarillo - Amatulta Texas Earl Earp Sweetwater State Department American Legion

Bridge match notes Culbertsons struggle in nine games

Oswald Jacoby reports a difficult session in a Culbertson bridge match. The Culbertons pulled ahead after a rough start, with several hands misfiring and several games saved only with partial scores. The entry notes conservative bidding and multiple misfines as key factors in the volatile session.

These Hysterical Women RYING Sobing Laughe ing

A sensational call to try Lydia P. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound targets women suffering fatigue headaches and dizziness claiming it relieved nine in ten users. The ad touts both tablet and liquid forms and urges readers to test the remedy during difficult times.

Wheeles 10 Apella Lydia P. Pinkham

Culbertson and Bid Method Clash in Bridge Match

Lenz and Jacoby defeated Culbertson in a six rubber session, narrowing the Culbertsons deficit to 4825 points. The match featured heavy bidding disputes as Culbertson blamed off methods for losses and called a conference with players and referees before play began.

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Historic bridge hand dispute reveals tense contract clash

The article recounts a dramatic scoring duel between Leoz and Jacoby with Culbertson in a high stakes auction. Bidding leads to four diamonds and a six club contract, with intense tension as opponents evaluate slam chances and risky plays. The four of diamonds was led by Jacoby.

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