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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1931

Page

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Chicago Campaign Sparks Violence and Vivid Politics

Chicago papers report a colorful campaign with Mayor Thompson's “mexess show” donkey and an elephant rival. Rival Jute Lyle accuses mob rule. judges trade insults while crime and sensational anecdotes fill the page. A chaotic mix of crime notes, editorials, and Hollywoodish tales closes with advertising chatter.

Chicago Thompson Republican Party Jute Lyle Bie Metlings Tendo Fe Snse Mesor Thompson Lele Tsle John. L. Robertson Lyle Tyle

New Plot On Morrison Foiled In Peace Plea Plot

A daring extortion attempt targeted Morrison ended in a trap near a county jail. Sheriff Hausser reported two suspects were arrested after a courier delivered a fake money package and a third accomplice guided the getaway car. A 15 year old courier unwittingly sparked the sting. Morrison had received ten letters demanding 5000 dollars with threats tied to his industrial interests.

Morrison Pope TR. W. Morrison Vinesslay Shertie Albret Messenger Lucas Bovites nanseiRer Iran Wiens South Pecos Auades Irdur-writera Wil Taiar Unawave Bia P.m Hausser Hendquirlers Haunsee Holty Wy Morrison Palent Fur & Senr Mogriton Wits Follet

Bandits Loot Treasury Mail in Washington Robbery

In Washington early this morning, bandits roped a mail train that carried registered sacks from the Federal Reserve bank in New York to the treasury. A mail clerk was beaten, and the robbers escaped with bundles containing old currency wards, while police and federal agents hunted across the capital and its outskirts.

Washington, Dy Ft Paudhea Union Station Treasury Department Drenmurr Ta Um Bolan Station Peter Johnson Federal Reserve’ Bank New York Treasury

Vatican City Radio Broadcast Hears Pope Speak Worldwide

The Vatican City radio station airs a global address by the Pope to his congregation and prelates, with Latin and Italian readings. Guglielmo Mateo and others introduce the papal broadcast as nations hear the Holy Father’s message for the first time, marking a historic worldwide reach.

Vatican Vatican City Gatin Prince of the Apostles Ura Margo Ilhosa Col Conbiesie

Franco Italian Accord Sought in European Talks

Washington Feb 12 Officials at the state department report Allied representatives in Europe say British efforts to facilitate a Franco Italian naval accord are ongoing amid diplomatic maneuvering.

Whinngton D. G Alate Armedean Motor Nutie Eayopt Hiritiah

Scouts urged to plant trees around public highways

In Austin on February 12 Governor Reese and Sterling urged Boy Scouts to plant trees along public highways in a cool turn for the Toy Scout of Tesan and the United States. The call emphasized creating shade and beautifying roadways.

Austin Reese Sterling Tesan United States Inka End Oo

Fire truck collision injures none in city crash

Witnesses report a bus and a fire department pumper from Company No. 2 collided on Solevind and Marlin streets on Thursday. Passengers were checked but none were seriously hurt. Fire unit led by District Chief J. R. Coffer, previously involved in a Main avenue and Commerce crash, had a firefighter reported injured.

Solevnd Marlin AL Nnn Phursilay Solevind Martin Khurk Sakeen Histriet Chick Salinas Street Run Collizion Main Avenue Commerce Tohnson Fitenan

University plans action against 79 caught in raids

In Ann Arbor Michigan authorities prepared disciplinary steps for about 70 University of Michigan students from five Greek letter fraternities after a series of surprise liquor raids. A university senate committee on student affairs was summoned to meet this afternoon to consider charges or actions, with students expected to appear in court tomorrow.

Ann Atlbor Mich Talvergus Llolay University of Michigan Creek University Senate Counsider Junr Brac Ugninse Chen

Ferry Free at Mackinac After Jammed Straits Incident

The ferry Chief Waumwa? freed itself after being trapped in a jam in the Straits of Mackinac for hours. It broke free and steamed into a berth near the harbor with all passengers aboard safely.

Tgaue Mich Hoe Mnsi Straits of Mackin Waeoma New Baehor

Cooler Weather Expected to End Overcast Skies

A cooler spell is forecast to clear over North Wetas within 24 hours with light rainfall tapering by Friday evening. Rainfall totals remained minimal through early Thursday with a 0.5 inch mark noted by morning. Temperatures dip slightly Thursday night with lows around 50, compared to a prior cooler morning.

Wetas J. A. Jarbre Weather Bureau

Thousands of Miners Saved After Mushroom Gas Blast

Japanese officials in Mukden Mohoturin report that 300 miners entombed by a gas explosion near here on Sunday have been rescued. Earlier dispatches had warned of heavy loss of life and missing workers.

Mukden Mohoturin Fusxbun Mings Here

Markets Close for Lincoln Birthday

The financial district observed Lincoln's birthday with closures across New York Saturday. The stock and curb exchanges, banks, and all commodity markets were shut for the day.

Lincoln New York Financial District

Puebla Peasants Congress Talks Test the Crowd

Mexican dispatch says Puebla peasants congress opened with speeches from officials and dignitaries but failed to generate zeal. For 12 days leaders spoke as motions to adjourn were debated amid protests and growing impatience among attendees.

Delayed Jury Selection in Texas Murder Case

Felic M Knight reports in New Braunfels Texas on mixed local opinions over the death of two year old Frangelina Cavazos in Comal County. At noon only one juror had been chosen for the trial of Chief Kal Wie, accused of murder. Ten special jurors were questioned with five fixed opinions on the case and concerns about voir dire. The scene unfolded in a makeshift courtroom at the Loy Scouts' meeting hall as Chief Ned Wings scrutinized jurors amid questions of age and possible prejudice against Indians. The infant’s body was found behind a billboard four days after her disappearance in October.

Felix M’knight Tesas New Braunteg Aca Comal Coony Frangelina Cavazos San Antonio Ius Krainae Pranehman Hiri Do & Loy Hed Wits Diffes Ned Wing

Consideration of Veterans Loan Plan Deferred

Washington February 12 The house postponed action on the Barbarach proposal for veterans service certificates to allow further study of the plan figures submitted by the Veterans Administration and the Treasury. Representative Garner of Texas announced the vote delay and said the committee will review the remaining elements of the plan.

Washington Tn Inservice Eelecans Tinea Ogden Mills The Treasury Exag

State Patrol Suspension Proposal Seeks Two Year Halt

Representative Easton of San Antonio introduced a bill to suspend the State Highway Patrol for two years. Kaylom estimates savings between $264 000 and $454 000, marking a potential sale or budget impact.

Alslin Easton San Antonio State Highway Patrol Cy Sear Kaylom

Conference Urged on Silver Market Stabilization

Washington February 12 A request urged President Hoover to convene a conference with the British government to consider plans for stabilizing the value of silver. The appeal came from Senalop Ring and other advocates.

Washingson de C Senalop Ring Demurrag Utib Teay Hoover

Weather Forecast for Antone and Nearby Areas

Cloudy with probable rain on Thursday night and Friday. Temperatures around AO degrees, approaching 60 later. North winds shift to moderate southerly and westerly breezes. Forecast calls for cloudy conditions with rain likely Thursday night and Friday. general northwest to northeast rain persists. Additional details appear on Page 2.

Sen Antone Wielnus Nisht Fridar Erik

Senate Group Gets Glion Fund Bill

Washington, Feb 12. The bill funding independent government offices including the veterans bureau for the coming fiscal year moved from the House to the Senate conference. A Senate amendment would halt disability compensation for emergency retirees earning over $2000 yearly, drawing Republican opposition over its treatment of veterans and agency admin.

Wasiington Veterans’ Bureau Senate House Ohia Simmond Nebrassier Coolidge Feto Simmons Keriice Revonchadel Venerass’ Bureau

Canadian Committed Death by Own Action Reported

Feb 12, Cherbomung France reports a Canadian millionaire Somes Cooper Canaan who leaped from the liner Deutschland Sunday. Purser and passengers deem the act a suicide.

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Adams Confers on Navy Legislation in House

In Washington February 1 UPI reports Secretary Adams met with Speaker Lempearth to press the navy construction and modernization program in the House. The talks focused on funding schedules and legislative steps to advance naval plans.

Adams Washington, B.C UPI Lempecarth Navy House

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