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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1931

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Missionary Claims Africans More Dangerous Than Natives

A Scotland missionary Sir Alec Clarke, long stationed in Africa, argues outsiders now pose greater danger than indigenous peoples. He cites fatigue from decades in Congo and speaks amid a Pacific voyage with Lady Clarke. Clarke highlights his work saving native lives, publishing the first New Testament in Lachslend, and promoting literacy as civilization advances.

Sir Alec Clarke Africa Scotland Sand Lady Clarke San Aninio Pacific Honolulu Australia Sir Alec Shle Clarke Yebo Soninia Lady Clarke Alec Belgian Congo Royal Order of Bing Albert San Anamicio Pacific Coset

Kleberg Expected in San Antonio Tuesday Morning

Congressman Richarf Kleberg from the Fourteenth district is due in San Antonio Tuesday morning to return home from Washington. He plans to meet Major Ben T Alwin Winters and Istic Geo. Charles Danforth upon arrival at Forms Ghrinti, according to his aides.

Richarf Kleberg San Antonio Rolle Washington Mane Zedmerre Wleberg Maj Ben. T Alwin B. Winters Istic Charles Danforth Tere

Chinese Bandit Pursuit by APS Expands to Detail Front

A military communique describes MG Typaneze troops with heavy artillery and aircraft pursuing Chinese bandits near Mudkey Chanswa and Waknison, aiming to clear 7000 irregular forces. Regular Chinese garrisons and Japanese observers are noted, with plans for further expeditions to secure the region along the Thinsban-Tunzling and Piijine railways.

Bi & Pias Tom Baku Aul Cho Mudkey Chanswa Miles Eas Chingy Mrule Tegaig Baidits Jouthng Bath Towne

Students Plan Crying Campaign in Nanking

Chinese students in Nanking plan a crying campaign to protest police actions and government, aiming to embarrass authorities while returning to studies, following a day of violence that marked youth unrest. They mention pilgrimages to Sun Yat Sen's tomb and weeping as a form of demonstration.

Nanking Dee Bun Yat Sen Brst Caina Mod

Chinese Note to League Aids New Appeal in Crisis

Chinese foreign minister Dr. Wilmington Koo issued a new note to the League stressing renewed calls under the power treaty and Briand pact amid reports of a fresh Japanese drive from Manchuria. Kao’s note highlights a “new emergency situation” and says Chinese forces in Chin Chow must resist the Japanese assault in defense.

Wmington Koo Ghinese Manchuria Kao Chinchow

New Post Office Site Funds Approved for San Antonio Plan

United States District Attorney John O. Fartman announced a 024,000 allocation to add space for a new 1,400,000 Federal building in San Antonio. The plan includes purchasing several properties and expanding the post office site to 25,099 square feet, with condemnation actions settled after appraisals. Work aimed to begin by February 1 with funds to come from federal sources.

San Antonio United States John O. Fartman Foxtel Eurn Wahington

Cold Wave Kills Eight in France

Eight people die as France endures a severe cold wave. Reports describe brutal conditions and record low temperatures with continuing weather warnings and relief efforts underway.

France Pats Dye

Pioneer Woman Dead in San Antonio

Mrs. Mary Thicker, pioneer resident of San Antonio, died at home 119 Nevada street Sunday morning. Born in Germany, she lived in San Antonio for many years and is survived by a large family. Funeral services will be at Worter Loring's mortuary at 10 o clock Thursday morning with Rev. T. Wolff officiating. Burial in Lutheran cemetery. Pallbearers listed. among survivors are Adauebror, Are H Smilin, four Kooy, Albert, George and Gus, and a sister Mrs Agnes J Tagzy of Leming.

Alary Tucker San Antonio Nevada Street Suriday Mary Thicker Cocker Germany GG Seara Worter Loring Brrl Tueker Dines J. Theker Adauebror Are. H Smilin Kooy Albert George Gus Ible Vlly and Marrs Detroit Agnes J Tagzy Leming Pallleneers Albert Bedell Robert Kuppers Ered Uppers Tears Keppers Henry Beun William Bergenan

Delta Region Flood Center Delays in Mississippi and Louisiana

Flood fears grip the east delta counties of North Mississippi as Tallahatchie and Yazoo waters rise. Refugees flee inundated farmlands while Growder’s 400 residents brace as surrounding counties anticipate further spillover tonight. Cotton and corn fields submerged. conditions differ between east and west delta counties.

Charleston Miss Mississippi Panola County Tallahatche Tallehatchie Tallahatchie Yacoua Webb Greenwood Yazoo West Delta East Delta Louisiane Thina Eason Commie Bayou D'Athone Dlonsor Louisians Ouachita River Alendily

Bombing at Cleveland Heights Mansion Sparks Kidnapping Plot Claim

A bomb partially destroyed Samuel Cowan's Cleveland Heights mansion in retaliation for a thwarted kidnapping plot aimed at his one year old son Joseph. Police Chief W G Barrows says the motive appears revenge after a letter threatened Kidnaping months earlier.

Cleveland Tite Piot Samuel Cowan Cowan Jeseph W. G. Barrows Cleveland Heights

Woman Continues Mississippi Cruise From Superior

A troubled woman from Superior Wisconsin paddled toward the Mexican border after a search party formed to locate her once she vanished on Saturday. Authorities report she wished to be left alone as she drifted along the river while rumors and concern spread among locals.

Quingy Miss Teroh Superior Wiscons Nein Ito

Dentist Case Will Resume in Nevada Murder Trial

Reno dispatch reports the resume of the trial of Dr Carl Pierre Andee charged with the murder of Mrs Martha Hutchinson. Prosecutors rely on circumstantial evidence claiming he pushed her from a car. defense counters she fell from the vehicle.

Reno Nev Carl Pierre Andee Martha Hutchinson Frirmont W.n

Confederate veteran and former congressman dies at 85

Ex Texas solon Scott Piel, 85, a Confederate veteran and former congressman, died at his Calvert home yesterday. Piel served in Congress during the Sixth Vermy era, leaving a legacy as a veteran and public servant.

Texas Solon Calvert Terns Scott Piel Confederte Field Congress

Unclear OCR Weather and Place Names Draft

Fragmented text lists weather terms and scattered place names such as Texas New Mexico and Browneville. Contains garbled phrases about conditions and temperatures with multiple misspelled items and no clear event or date.

Nerael Teche Meader Zinca Tureday Jett Pete Soutan Haires Nene Téras Toulakine New Mexico OBR Tinato Pittelerah Rees

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