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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1931

Page

20

Floods devastate Glendora and towns along Tallatchie River

Record floods surge through Glendora Mississippi and surrounding areas as the Tallatchie River overflows its banks. Water inundates business districts and homes, forcing evacuations and sheltering refugees in stores and public buildings assisted by the Red Cross and volunteers. The levee system struggles under rising waters.

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Record rainfall floods Northern California counties

The Sacramento River rose as flood fears mounted across Northern California. Ken nett in Shasta County reported 9.88 inches of rain, with waters spilling toward Colusa and other areas as a multi day storm drenched the region.

Francisco Lee California Sacramento River Chlex Calif Colusa Fain Kennett Shasta County Cal

Solons Hear Desperate Blight of Weedy Welfare Needs

Senate hearings heard social workers from New York and Chicago describe dire winter relief needs. Welfare leaders estimated federal aid required ranges from 800 million to 700 million dollars, with supporters urging direct federal relief and committee members proposing substantial appropriations. Opponents warned against overreliance on public funds, arguing existing aid has already aided the poor.

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Banning of Shakespeare Criticized Spreads to Pulpits

A wave of criticism targetting bans on Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice spread to pulpits. Critics argue the play’s portrayal of Shylock risks fueling prejudice, following prior protests against teaching or public staging of the work.

Buffalo Shakespeare Rhixeshler Shylock Xetro Schgol Boyd Sivasie Shakesneare

Partly Cloudy Warm Weather Continues Across Area

Partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures are forecast to persist in San Antonio and surrounding areas into Monday. Nightly lows around 52 with high daytime readings near 70s, while variable winds shift to cooler darker conditions evening into night.

San Antonin Texas

Captain Forsyth Dead at Dallas

Captain Forsyth, 83, veteran of the United States secret service in the Southwest, died at his home in Dallas yesterday. Appointed in 1838, he served with distinction for many years and was later retired after long service.

Britain sentences 148 rebel Indians after riot arrests

London dispatches report that 148 Indian rebels were sentenced after a December riot in Paghawar. The trials followed arrests from yesterday's unrest in the North West frontier region, with 11 killed or wounded in the clashes. The sentences included months of imprisonment and reflect a harsh response to the violence.

London Narth- West Peoumens Tatin Inday Paghawar Yesterning

100000 U S Women Seek Mail Mates

Chicago December 28 more than 100000 lonely women sought companionship through nationwide matrimonial bureaus last year, according to chair J. Aliner of the Green organization. The reaction highlights a surge in seeking lasting relationships through mail matches across the United States.

U.S Chicago Hughoods Ihir United States Euerey J. Aliner Renrrad Committee of Gieen Chienga Organization

Rubio Bill Approval Seen in Federal District and Baja

An El Nacional report says Rubio favors a church bill granting one grant for each parish in the federal district and Lower California. The measure, tied to religious funding, is expected to move soon, with authorities awaiting a ruling on its scope and applicability.

Rubio Messeo Finns Henium Bot Pridyts Itt Federal District California Nooo Intabilanta Ia Perspaper el Nacioaal Tonag

Former President of Republic Dies at Seventy One

Former president of the republic dies at 71 in Amoria peridot at the Argenline region. The deceased, a former mayorresident of the rematbtic, was aged seventy one at the time of death.

Republic Avanos Atres Dee Ameoria

Kilauea Active On Sixth Day Of Eruption

Kilauea volcano in Hawaii remains active on its sixth day with continued lava emission. Officials report about 3300 visitors observed the eruption as scientists monitor the plume and seismic activity from the Hawaii vol cabinet.

Kilauea Hilo Hawaii

Gandhi speech warns of continued struggle against British rule

Gandhi delivers a grave address after returning home, urging resolve despite strikes and violence. He declares no alternative but to endure suffering if needed, while warning that future generations may face harsher trials. British officials remain wary as unrest persists in the frontier region.

Tiombat Tintin Dee Mahatma Gandhi Taulin Viberts Nationathce Congress pGanbhi Britain Fiherey Northwest Frontier Vanuit Tawaharlut Nebue Rhian Red Shirt

Riots in India Injure Twelve at Gandhi Protest

Twelve people were injured at a Gandhi demonstration in Bombay where a crowd pressed toward a pier for landing. Delegations from the National Congress faced police dispersal as violence spread to nearby Tulip area with several injuries and hospitalizations.

Busiay Laloze

Accused Gang Boy Killers Freed in Five State Case

Five suspects including Vincent Coll and Frank Giordani faced a landmark murder trial in Harlem. Key witness George Trechp identified the defendants as the killers of Vongali and others, but a defense admission weakened the prosecution. The trial was postponed for holidays and continued under presiding judge.

NEW Fork Vincent Coll Frank Giordani Neder Cgeorge Trechp Lowig Reede Pan Ani Christine Holidas Willi James T. Wears

Skeleton Found in Baltic Claimed to Be Missing Link

New Orleans December report describes a five inch skeleton said to be the missing link. Presented by Pratt Wha Pitten of Dartmouth at the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Found in Baltic sea rocks, ages between 500 million and 1.46 billion years.

Baltic New Orleans American Association For the Advancement of Science Praloy Wha Pitten Dartmouth Celliae Baltic Sea

Manchurian Warfare Reported Amid Snow Clash in Siam

Fragmentary telegrams describe winter conditions in Manchuria affecting fighting in Southern Siam. References to armor, snow camouflage, advancing units, and improvised earthworks hint at ongoing operations, though details are unclear due to garbled text.

Merven Manchurin Siam

Daugherty Reveals Harding Era Secrets in Memoir

Former cabinet member Hepburn says his WWI wartime role and the Harding administration will be reexamined. He claims to lift the veil on the so called Ohio gang and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the president’s death. The memoir, co authored with Thomas Dit, is nearing publication.

Daugherty Harding Cotdakes Oia Mer Flarri M. Wynelody Nitary Epneral Warren Asiding Agle Severin Hanling Tegeds Thomas Dit

British Launch Drive on Bandits Across Yangtze

British forces push up the Yangtze as Berwick guards the river against raids. An American soprano Madame Keltie performs Tosca, closing a tense evening. The report blends military action with cultural notes from December 28.

Shanghial Chink Dee CVA Yangtze Mouse Nick Prance Madame Keltie Bouten

Japanese Open Chinchow Offensive North of Manchuria

A chaotic OCR summary reports Japanese forces launching an offensive in southern Manchuria toward the Pustian area. It notes heavy winter terrain, ice filled rivers, camouflage uniforms, and large numbers of Chinese and Mongolian support units moving in. The piece mentions Marshal Chang and a broader context of near-term operations, with continuation promised on another page.

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Fragmentary Classified Notice From Ailing Text

The readable fragments reference contact names and addresses with a call to call or respond, but most details are garbled. It mentions a house number and street, several names, and requests to contact someone about arrangements or services.

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