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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1931

Page

11

Weat Side committee seeks market house recreation center

A Weat Side committee led by Ruben Lonano urged Mayor Chambero on Wednesday to convert the old market house into a recreation center and to repair the space. Park Commissioner Jacob Habjole criticized the demand, saying action must be slow to ensure no extra funds are needed. The visit followed plans to open the space for public use.

Weat Jacob Habjole Ruben Lonano M. Chamber

Piles cure debates and dubious internal remedies

The article details claims that a supposed internal medicine can permanently relieve piles but notes widespread doubt and failed trials. It references Dr Leonhard and a controversial prescription, with mentions of improper drug pricing and patient risks, casting doubt on the efficacy of the treatment.

Doctor Takes Own Potion Ends Tragic Death in Chicago

Chicago reports a man identified as Robert Martin, described as a negro, died after taking his own patent medicine. a scene linked to a West Side market area and planned repairs. Local officials discuss repairs, with outside engineer Willard Simpson to assess the market house condition. A city committee led by Rubiola will present before the council to push for decisive action beyond cosmetic fixes.

Chicago Robert Martin Thuresay Tubiola Hay Anid Patel Toran Hubiola Willard Simpson Rubiola Lozano Fld] Wright Rubioin

Revival needs, Norris says in Fort Worth visit

Dr J Frank Norris, famed First Baptist pastor, arrives in Fort Worth to arrange a two week revival. He claims the country is at a low ebb spiritually and economically and says action is needed. Norris criticizes elevated society, predicts San Antonio could become his permanent home, and plans a large tabernacle to seat 5400 people with meetings set to begin in three or four weeks. He is registered at the Gunter hotel and will depart for Dallas Thursday evening.

J. Frank Norris First Baptist Fork Worth Noris Hell Wickersham Norris San Antonio Dallna Gunter Hotel

High Tariff Wall Raised in Mexico on Foreign Toys

Mexico City reports a government tariff wall on imported toys. A duty of about 60 cents per pound applies to toys engines and scraping jacks and other imported articles. Mexican toy industry, though large, faces competition from American German and Japanese makers.

Mexico City Mexico

Run Being Made on Savings Firm

Depositors continued to withdraw funds from the Perpetual Buildings Generation today despite assurances of stability from officers and bankers. Francis Addicoo, president of the Security Savings and Commercial Bank, stated the institution held 1,800,000 dollars in cash as of yesterday morning.

Washington, D, G Feb

Alchemist Sentenced to Prison for Fraud in Transmutation Claim

Frans Tausend of Munigg Woraria was convicted of fraud after deceiving a notable crowd and German mint officials by claiming to have discovered the catalyst for transmutation of metals. He received three years and eight months in prison.

Munigg Woraria Pi— Frans Tausend Simoat Lodey

Lubbock Sends 60 Aid Applications to Regional Director

Lubbock reports 60 applications for farm relief have been mailed to regional director L. Harvey in Laura, seeking benefits from the 545 million federal drought relief fund. County committee approved the loan applications last night as part of the distribution effort.

Lubbock Lubtock Birty L. We Harvey Laura Congress

War Vet King Radio Singer Fatally Shot in Memphis

Floyd Melissack 22 a war veteran and radio singer was shot to death last night in a kitchen as he searched for food. Oscar Neely 30, described by police as mentally troubled by war trauma, surrendered after the shooting. Neely and Melissack’s landlady Jon Kennedy is mentioned along with Kennedy’s husband a police sergeant. Neely was taken to a hospital and later detained. An earlier broadcast from WMC preceded the incident. In Jacksonville Florida, Charles I. Carusi 68 longtime educator and administrator died today.

Memphis Tenn Young Floyd Melissack Oscar Neely Withlis Sack Mire Jon Kennedy

Cows Probe Still Forget Way Home in Ga Farm

In Hechland Georgia on February 4 a farmer’s daughter reported cows that wandered away from home and then appeared to sample their own products before needing guidance. A doctor was called to help after the incident as authorities were alerted. Prohibition extents were noted by Price as the event unfolded.

Hechland Valey Tid Charlie Price Mery Prohibition Price Ntl

Plane crash injures crew near Camden

Commander Tine Danehawer, second in command of the Wilkins submarine expedition in north Lalr senturs, was reported only digits injured today after pik man cansbo near here yesterday. Pile x Hwan of New York also received minor injuries. The accident occurred when undercarriages of the plane touched electric wires beside a railway.

Wilkins Camden Tine Danehawer Lalr Senturs Pik Man Cansbo Pile x Hwan New York M Railway

School Board Election Plans Amid Board Chair Dr McIntosh

A special meeting called by Dr A McIntosh, board president, set for Thursday afternoon to discuss the March election. Brower, one of four board members, says he will not seek reelection while McIntosh Meckwann and Mrs Stella Walker are expected to run.

Boar of Education A. Mclntosh Sao Brower Rtiris Feria Dry Mclntosh Adolph Meckwann Amd Stella Steves Walker

Man Sentenced to Death for Murder

Oklahoma news records Henry Lovet of Chicknehn sentenced to death for the final shooting at Don Folart as part of a bank robbery incident. The report notes a high school coach among the injured. Date details and spellings are unclear due to OCR errors.

KL Reno Okla GOP Thistriet Tuilge Suuciia Biheodh Tosding Henry Lovet Chicknehn Don Foliart Pirat National Bank Vadee Uinteck Duke of Exmentinh

US Pilot Resumes Flight in China

An American pilot attempting a flight from Shanghai to Manila resumed his journey after a partial engine setback. The incident occurred near Pudong airport with minor damage reported to the aircraft.

China

Calombyner Cure Turns Cold Relief Into Ease

An advertisement touts Calombyner as a safer pleasant remedy for colds to relieve nasal congestion and prevent complications. It claims rapid relief with one or two Calerabs, a mild taste, and no need for interference, promoting trial sizes available at general stores.

Chia Soien Mansea Imng Wales Bederiine Sally Neco-Pary

Chain Store Fee Drives Kansas Licensing Bill

A bill introduced in the Kansas legislature by Representative Taird of Cowley proposes licensing for chain store operations in the state. The draft would require a $50 fee for each unit or branch of a chain operating in Kansas beyond one location.

Tophka Kane Rev Kansas Taird Cowley County

Whispers of Tong Warfare in New York Chinatown

Police watched three suspected tong leaders in Chinatown after a February report describes tainted warfare rumors. An air force guide and camera crews were noted as part of the unusual surveillance amid tensions at Taong and Hin Sing tong headquarters as Chinese entrants were searched.

N. Y New York Cis Chinatown Taong Hin Sing Tong

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