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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1931
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane Neary's column muses on steady progress and gratitude during the Christmas season. It contrasts adversity with prosperity, notes how people drift toward betterment after holidays, and references figures and trends from railroads to Marconi and broadcasting. The piece critiques optimism and highlights resilience as a virtue amid social change.
Weather forecast for Bah Antanfe and surrounding regions calls for cloudy Sunday with a few showers in the eastern portions. Temperatures range from a low around 58 degrees to a high near 68 with light to moderate winds. Southwest portions should see warmer conditions with mainly clear skies and no significant precipitation expected.
London dispatch reports Lord Beaverbrook leading a Sunday Express front editorial urging Britain to join Europe in pressuring the United States to reduce war debts. He calls for reaffirming Britain's obligation and questions paying 4,000,000 pounds annually, as reparations talks at Logie on January 18 loom. American delegation prospects loom amid a Europe urging relief efforts and a potential shift toward revised reparations.
Washington reports the United States will not participate in the Hague conference on debts and reparations scheduled for January 18. Congressional opposition and a lack of an approved appropriation for an American delegation sealed the decision. The administration swiftly confirmed that the U S would stay out of the meeting.
LONDON, Dec. 20. Great Britain plans to propose modification of its war debt agreement with the United States at the International war debts and reparations conference slated to open January 1 in London. The move follows the latest Franco-British agreement. Warnings indicate a possible U.S. attendance. invitations expected next week as officials weigh terms.
A Leavenworth tale tells of an ingenious convict who built a glider on a penitentiary roof and launched from the tower. Guards nabbed the flyer after others revealed the escape attempt, with authorities later disputing sources on how the craft arose.
SAN FRANCISCO December 20. Three recent deaths in Alameda County California are linked to psittacosis or yellow fever as health officials warn. Dr Giles Porter director of health department cautions that parrots and parakeets may carry the illness to humans. The cases involve a family or close contacts, underscoring risk from infected birds.
In Gallup New Mexico area a Christmas tragedy reports three young girls drowning in a lake after a sea broke. Victims Olinda Lerta 12 her sister Ueherea 13 and cousin Florin Leyva 10 were among those involved. rescue attempts failed.
New York December 26 Friends in the newspaper world mourn the death of Charles Somerville author and former newspaperman He died after a brief illness at age 81 He was born in New Orleans and survived by a brother Kay Somerville in Hollywood
The Kilauea volcano on Tawoli island continued erupting with plumes reaching 500 to 1000 feet as molten fountains shot into the air. Geologists warned the activity could persist for weeks in violent, irregular patterns.
Polish film star Pala Negri, hospitalized after surgery, is set to return home soon. The public recovery period follows a joyous Christmas and a brief hospital stay in Santa Monica, with reporters noting her resilience and anticipated reentry to her normal routine.
Georgia Ganehe a 20 year old scion of a prominent family was executed today at Sante prison for a murder tied to a Syvelyy Incavn Attempted robbery. The case stemmed from a fatal assault and the defendant claimed remorse during the confession.
Vatican officials report a pontifical encyclical urging Protestants to return to the Catholic fold. It stresses papal authority, Marian veneration, and the Council of Ephesus doctrines while appealing for unity among Eastern and Western churches. Diplomats and church leaders attend a major anniversary celebration.
A Greek Archbishop, a mem ber of the Orthodox church, voices doubt about a hoped alliance with the Roman Catholic church. He states there is no justification for the pope's sanguine expectations and calls for caution in ecumenical talks.
In a Saturday session Fly Culbertson and Theodore Lightace extended their bridge lead over Oswald Jacoby and Sidney Lenz to about 17 000 points. Culbertson plans to resume play next week for a ninth rubbers set, continuing the high stakes narrative of the match.
Fragmentary verse piece exploring a nameless wild youth and a wary mother figure. The speaker questions identity and lineage amid imagery of hunger longing and wind driven daybreak with religious invocations and a plea for guidance.
A murder case in Ulster involving Agha Gent Teltsad delayed an execution after a judge granted a stay. The trial ended in four minutes with a unanimous American jury finding the defendant guilty of murdering Sel Achinwt Musa in a lonely peat-bar on September 4. The delay stemmed from a New York dispute over the will of Zare Acin’s tour, described by prosecutors as a quarrel among ancient rivals.
A Mexican senator fired several shots at an envoy amid an altercation at a German American venue. Police intervened to defuse the confrontation, allowing both parties to escape without further harm and averting a broader diplomatic incident.
Congressional leaders told President Hoover they would oppose American participation in the international conference on detry proposed by the Young plan advisory committee. Officials indicated the department expected an invitation from nations supporting the conference to participate. The meeting is set for January 18 at The Taga.
A fragmented report notes Spain's stance against a telegraph development tied to a Carter administration eviction dispute. The piece mentions Mindeld Velogripl and International Triephane and Teles graph divisions in New York as context.
Samuel Seabury, counsel to Hof chachher committee, sets Monday as the deadline for Russell T. Sherwood, More Walker's missing accountant, to appear in New York.
Dr. Melyil Dewey of New York, inventor of the Dewey decimal system, died at his winter home in Placid Harbor Florida after a illness.
Los Angeles on March 26 an Alexander Panteges, a famed showman, faced a civil suit filed by Dr. O Kebionizes for $2000 alleging medical or related grievances. The case centers on alleged professional actions tied to the performer’s activities.
A man named Sandifer shot at a woman’s home, striking another man, Roseberry, who died from a gunshot after a struggle. Witnesses testified to a confrontation on the front floor as Roseberry allegedly attacked Sandifer and threatened him with a knife before the fatal shot. Police investigated and noted Sandifer’s body showed signs of a knife wound in addition to the gunshot.
Martit Fahey, a former chief at the U S Department of Justice for waviborn Galifornia, was found dead in a Boston garage. Police tried to reach Fahey's sister and a close relative as investigators probed the incident.
Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy assumed charge of the affairs of the Uaverhill Smut Company at the request of state authorities. Deposits totaled about 2 million dollars, with 1.5 million in the savings department. The state held 26 thousand in deposits, and the capital stock stood around 884 thousand.
New York markets remained open for commercial transactions despite the three day Christmas holiday period. leading financial and commerce centers in New York continued operations for semuric activities while banks and financial institutions stayed generally open for business.
Moscow dispatch reports Dr Carl Vanek second secretary of the Czechoslovak trade mission denied a plotted plan to trigger a Russo Japanese war. Prague says Vienna secrecy and a diplomatic incident led to recall, while Vanek faces claims of diplomatic ball chatter and alleged Soviet pressure.
Police report twelve New York tourists sustained burns when their motor launch on Galen Lake exploded and caught fire. The injured were rushed to a government dispensary for treatment. the incident occurred near Vanama on December 26.
A youth testifies that a pair of shoes priced at $85.50 is excessive. He describes his father’s denial and inability to afford the footwear, citing financial strain and a family dispute observed in state records. The account notes the boy’s tall height and mentions the involved parties by description.
Dec 20 New York report notes Tegeweary, famed roller skater, completes 37 000 miles of globe skating after starting in California in 1928. Details of earnings and tour distance appear amid a fragmented account.
The foreign office releases a formal statement on Japan’s Manchurian army moving west of the Liao river toward Chinchow. It asserts Japan aims to maintain peace, disperse bandits, and defend order while warning against any Western demand to keep the open door in North Manchuria.
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