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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1931

Page

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Desert Scenes and Hollywood Stars in One Page

A wild Los Angeles chitchat page weaves weather and train chatter with Ina Claire and Harpo echoes. Flight tales by J. O. Lorne, Hawkes, and pilots mingle with Pope’s world address and Brisbane opinions. The piece blends cinema gossip, war talk, and public mood as readers glimpse stars, aviation dreams, and everyday concerns about family budgets.

Desert Ina Claire Harpo Paul Black Pope Arthur Brisbane Givin Sym Det Ina Clidre Stace Mars Los Angeles Examiner Lam Claire John Gilbert Ani Miss C Laire Tenner

Widespread Flood Devastates Southern Arizona Town

A cloudburst near Wellton and along the San Apache range swelled into a wall of water that stranded and damaged Wellton and surrounding areas. One person drowned near Iraeta, five missing, and autos were swept away as floods disrupted rail and highway routes. Two hundred volunteers aided evacuations while power and telephone service were disrupted and trains halted. The disaster affected Wellton, Mohawk, and adjacent communities with ongoing recovery efforts continuing through the night.

Wellton Herd Arman Iraet Am Howe Wellimy Kunne Villa Wis Tomale Sempleton Ontario Canada EL Centro Calif Mike Ray Leo Chicago Ly Fos Angels Wallon Pinenis Tor Tronefer Hanin Dulen Edo Torizhabler Stoensa Winpeed Welllon Welllyn Tohawk Arizona Ahoenis Astor Ubut Welker Nozalis Arivena Nogaies Bonertares

Indian Killing Trial Opens In Braunfels Court

In Braunfels Texas, Feb. 1 Murder case against Indian suspect over alleged murder of Evangeline Carazos of San Antonio opens. Dittert prosecutes seeking death penalty. one witness testifies. Judge warns jury on malice aforethought versus lack thereof. defense plans to argue limited scope. Crowd and especially women react as confession details are read later.

Felix M’ Knight Braunfels Tesas Feb Keil Wing Will Evangeline Carazos San Antonio Estimans Toe Dittert W. A. Selo Mopuly Miarshal Té Menry Carazos Crellin Arank Loth Tadzr M.C. Jeffrey Frei Biunwleri Iir Frovg Sishca Ned Wing Diller

Grocer Plans Egg Giveaway to Stimulate Trade

In WEST FRANKFORT a grocer announced he will give away 600 dozen eggs today to boost business. The event follows a recent laying spree caused by severe weather and notes egg prices dipping to a decades-low.

West Frankfort

Victim abducted in lobby as bandits rob SA visitor

San Antonio man R. W. Smith told police two bandits accosted him in the St Anthony lobby manhandled him at gunpoint in the hotel area. They forced him into a car on Travis Street then beat and robbed him of $20 an expensive ring and a watch before dumping him on Broadway. Detectives investigated.

St Anthongy Dolet San Antonio Bia Hom Nocth R. We Smith Teamesom California Smith Lobhr Norlin Sanit He Aie Houston St. Marys Ube St. Anthony Guna Travia Ateoet W. FE. Preston Tennesene Travis Street Broadway Swift Fay

Lady Astor Dry Claim Stirs Ue in Power Shift

Fragmentary report notes Lady Astor involved in a claim stirring political tension. Mentions Vel Mev chase, Australian cabinet links, and English public reaction amid cricket ties and a disputed move linked to Eglin. Ambiguous fragments limit full clarity.

Lady Astor Doldon Astor Elana Austrabine Eglin

It’ll Be Some Time Before John Hears Self Sing Bass

A garbled 1920s era radio report discusses John McCormack’s voice and a changing bass and sopranos. It references Einstein and space, with mentions of New York City Chicago and a forthcoming broadcast, but the text is largely unreadable. The piece hints at shifts in vocal ranges and future performances amid technical talk.

John Self Chiago Soma John McCormack Caldwell New York City Fincers' Club Chicago Einstein

Death Penalty Rejected in South Dakota Senate

In North Dakota, after the recent killing of Charles Cannon, the state senate debated restoring capital punishment. A committee report supported a bill to reestablish the death penalty, but the measure was defeated in the senate on Saturday.

Awck Uny North Dakota Charles Cannon Seater

Weather Outlook for Anenin and iidelex

Forecasts show generally fair and colder conditions with a Saturday night freeze. A low near 60 Fahrenheit is expected Sunday with light to moderate northerly winds and rain chances in northern areas.

Ind Énaal IP Eleare Katie Jax Alehis Warner

Transit day ends after failed transfusion at hospital

A late Friday incident left Mrs. Margaret M of Sol Mammon Avenue and a backkeeper identified as Mex i Tor Ett Nelle among those affected. A round of tears and a round of medical care followed as doctors attempted a transfusion. The event, reported on page 2, continues with more details.

Margaret M Sol Mammon Ave Hig Waibers Noble Saileri

G.O.P. Treasurer Denies P.O. Leases Aided Campaigns

Washington Tech. 14 The GOP treasurer rejects senator Diaine's claim that past parders lease beneficiaries contributed funds to anti Fowler campaigns. He calls the assertion false and excuses it as inexcusable while defending party finances and fundraising practices amid the controversy.

Wassumngton D.C. Tech Canmillee Diaine Jenasurer

Mardi Gras Heads to Receive Kings in Ethiopia Parallels

A garish parade scene unfolds as Mardi Gras crowds prepare for their rulers. The article notes the arrival of two rulers, including the exile supreme sovereign of Ethiopia. The mood is festive with music, laughter, and dancing amid crowds awaiting ceremony.

Todlay Qaces Relugees Aral `Ili Ethiopia

Carol Keeps From Sickhed of Helen

A clipped oblique report notes Carol and Helen in a Romanian setting with illness. Queen Telene is described as suffering from influenza. Carol does not take official notice of Helene, with limited readable details on estrangement and royal intrigue.

Carol Helen Rumania Telene Curol Helene

Texas Guard Camps to Spend 72500 for Camp Work

Adjutant general Brew ling announced plans to allocate funds for Texas National Guard camp construction and repair. About 50 000 of the 72 500 total will fund work at Fort Worth and the remainder will be used at Mineral Wells and other state sites.

Army Relief Society Texas Guard Austen Pep Pri Texas da- Incies

Frozen to Death in Harbin Mystery Grips City

A garbled dispatch from Harbin reports multiple deaths due to intense cold. The article notes a severe winter with many people perishing and references a public crisis as rescue efforts continue. Local authorities and relief agencies are urged to assist.

British Secretary Claimed by Death

Sir Lom inglom Worthington Evans secretary of state for the colonial era in conservative cabinets died in his sleep in his castle. He was 63 years old.

London Lominglom Worthington Evans Dart

Martyred Fleas Prove How Typhus Is Spread

Washington Fat. 1 Twenty four Baltimore tenants martyred in the cause of science have established that fleas which bite rats spread typhus fever. Dr RB Dyer surgeon and A Romolph and the OS Tadger asine fant surgeons of the National Institute of Health announced by the public health service today. Research experts recalled the spread of Rocky Mountain fever by ticks and suggested future remedies may involve ground up fleas.

Washington, D.C Baltimore Dyer A. Romrolph National Incrisute of Health

Want Ads Drive for cleaning and pressing business

Classified notice lists jobs for drivers with established trade, plus ads for five room model homes on Sur field Hla priced 2895 and 2000, open for inspection. Mentions $5 weekly rents for furnished front apartment on Main Avenue and a Frigidaire 6 cubic feet fridge offered at 100, with many other opportunities advertised.

Surfield Hla Main Avenue Ciume Antech Elasattinil Wolion

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