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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1931

Page

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Across the Continent a Rail Journey Through a Western Landscape

A train journey westward through Colorado and New Mexico sketches a vivid Western landscape. The piece notes distant mountains, Spanish-named peaks, and the public school seen from a hillside, while contrasting harsh labor histories with evolving progress. It evokes drought, water scarcity, and the grandeur of the Sangre de Cristo range as it travels toward Santa Fe and Trinidad, ending with a nod to continuing passages on the Santa Fe line.

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Weather Forecast for Clady and Surrounds

Frigid night expected with low around 40. Friday partly cloudy with a cold breeze from the west. Saturday turning cooler with increasing cloudiness and a chance of light rain. Southeast winds remain moderate to fresh.

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U S Navy plans to cut Marines in Nicaragua and regroup

Secretary Stimson announced a definite plan to withdraw Marines from Nicaragua by June and shift to training in Managua. The 600 additional guard troops would join the mission, while aviation support expands. The move aims to reduce forces and pave the way for full withdrawal after 1922.

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Mother fires at man after peering in window tragedy unfolds

Margaret Miller 22 of 801 Hawmond Avenue is charged with murder after firing six shots at a man she says loomed outside her home window just after midnight. Etton Nobly, 28, a bank bookkeeper, was wounded and later died at Robert B Green hospital. A blood trail on the porch and a police response followed.

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Drunken Driving Charge Quashed in District Court

A charge against Charles Mutyear for driving while intoxicated was dismissed in Ninety-fourth District Court by Judge W W McCrary due to faulty proof and an invalid indictment. Attorneys moved for dismissal after it was shown the indictment alleged Malzear deave big car in San Antonio, which appeared to place the event in Manip Weights.

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Jury Selected as Trial Opens in San Antonio Murder Case

Jurors chosen for the murder trial of Willie Evangeline Cavnaey of San Antonio. Obici Rol Wing and Chreakee Lutiin face capital charges while four jurors, Filgar Kneupner Alfred Loerheing Albert Hoffman and William Feltner, were picked. Court in improvised room opened after noon with intense questioning on reasonable doubt and death penalty.

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25 Vets Capitol Bound From Seattle Get Lost

A misdirected traveling group of 25 veterans heading to the Capitol from Seattle became stranded at Indiana Ta bor station after mistaking a freight shipment for the East bound voyage. They sheltered on the prairie overnight until police located them.

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Houston Officers Seek Six Negro Slayers of Man

Houston police hunted six black men for the killing of Charles Hunter 26 of Lawerenceburg Tenn. by throwing him from a moving freight train between Thornton and Kosse. Detectives investigated a report that the group fled toward Houston after the incident.

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Senate faces filibuster over relief bill in heated session

Washington February 13 Senate leaders opened a tense session facing a threatened filibuster over the relief bill. A ruling majority backed drought relief funds of 20 million dollars, while Senator Thomas of Oklahoma began a speech limited by endurance. Senator Snoots of Utah signaled a delay to demand a vote as interior appropriations with loan promises loomed. The impasse risks delaying the March 4 adjournment and any possible extra session.

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Plan for veterans' compensation plan nudges house vote

Washington February reports indicate a favorable committee stance on a veterans compensation plan. The measure, debated amid opposition for further inquiry, seeks to secure full fare value or a loan-based substitute, with Senate prospects uncertain and key finance leaders cautious about committing.

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Texas Treasurer Says Coffers Full

Austin observers report on Friday February 13th Charlie Lockhart Texas treasurer tells legislators the treasury is full and warrants will not be signed due to ample funds in the state coffers.

Texas Austin Charlie Lockhart

Grand Jury Returns 25 True Bills in District Court

The grand jury of the Seventh District handed officers 25 true bills on Thursday after a partial report. The tally included various indictments and actions as the panel completed its term.

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20 Degree Temperature Dip Ahead as Norther Approaches

A norther is forecast to bring a 20 degree drop in temperature with a 30 mile per hour wind. Friday night lows around 46 degrees, cooler Saturday, and unsettled skies with light rainfall. North Texas observed 30 degree lows with Amarillo hitting 30 earlier.

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New Zealand Hit by Severe Quakes Shakes North Teland

Wellington reports a large portion of New Zealand rattled by strong earthquakes in the Bankis bay region of North Teland. Tremors were markedly more intense than last week’s district devastation.

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British House Rejects Bill Prohibiting Alcohol Beverage Use

The British House of Commons today voted 187 to 18 against a bill that would have banned the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages across the United Kingdom. The rejected measure faced opposition and failed to advance, leaving current licensing and temperance rules in place.

London House of Commons United Kingdom

Butler Suit by Vanderbilt Hinted in Testimony

Feb 13 report notes Cornelius Vaeforhilt Jr. testifying at a Mussolini incident in which Maj. Gen. Serdiey D. Butler faces court martial. Vanderbilt accuses Butler of twisting his story and cites potential statements by the American Foreign Lecture Bureau official. Mussolini involved with a child incident. continued on page 5 col 5.

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Spats Canes and Bare Heads Banned at National University

Mexico City February 13 A committee appointed by the Students Syndicate announced penalties for students who go bareheaded wear sideburns or carry canes. The ban targets head coverings facial hair and related ornaments to curb provocations and keep with discipline standards.

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Burroughs Adding Machine Ad Leads to Reward

Classified item notes a 223 reward for recovery at Burroughs Adding Machine with telegraphic contact details. It mentions Broadway storefront ads, rental listings, and various misread terms while inviting readers to check further in the classified section for more details. The garbled text includes rental offers, used furniture, and department store references.

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