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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1931

Page

2

Indian Gets Chair In A Bay 9 Death

A trial recounts debate over the death penalty for Hed Wing in a murder case. Proponents argue the penalty deters crime. opponents note life imprisonment avoids erroneous execution. Testimony details the assault and killing of a child, with emotional reactions in court.

Indian A. Bay Bluedell Wing Mandell Hed Wing Evangeline Caracas Blundell Dulina Schleyer Af. C. Seffrey Twenty‘second District Court Sears Red Wing Henry Cavazos San Antonio A Me

Mayor Denies Dog Request For Experimental Heart Ops

A group led by A RK Donaldson sought permission to use dogs in heart experiments. Mayor M Chambers denied the request amid protests. Lucy Smithers of the San Antonio Humane Society cited national physician statements opposing animal torture for research. Doctors planned anaesthesia, study heart operations, and planned to kill the dogs.

A. RK. Donaldson Mine M. Chambers Mias Lucy Smithers San Antonio Child Protective and Humane Society Miss Smithers Humane Society

Anti Jewish Tensions Rise Over British Palestine Letter

In Jerusalem on February 14 officials weighed the risk of renewed anti Jewish outbreaks after Arab anger over Prime Minister MacDonald’s letter to Dr Chaim explaining the British White Paper on Palestine.

Universal Service Jerusalem MacDonad Chaim Palestine

Weather Summary for Edmond and Environs

The report notes northerly winds and general conditions for the period from 2 pm Friday to 7 am Sunday. It lists normal observed totals for today, temperatures, and monthly precipitation. It also includes typical daily temperatures and a reference to a draft calendar with early morning times and a sun position.

Widespread Relief Efforts Amid Food Shortages Reported

The article notes relief organizations distributing thousands of eggs and other foods with oranges and friends aiding Eastern housewives. It mentions low egg prices in Los Angeles and Denver wholesale cold storage cans at 6 3 cents, and reports drought in Colorado and cattle losses from snow. It also covers silver prices, Chinese currency values, and calls for aid to China amid global shortages.

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Hoover Signs Compromise Relief Bill Amid Debate Over Drought Aid

President Hoover and the Senate clashed over drought relief in a contested compromise bill. Critics labeled the measure an "abject surrender" while supporters argued it would extend needed aid, despite fears relief would hinge on collateral security for loans. Senators warned against veto scenarios and questioned funding and distribution.

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Four Injured in Five Points Crash

A collision at Five Points left four people injured on a Saturday evening. Names listed include Flelen Young, 20, and Vargas, 17, with injuries ranging from facial lacerations to broken bones. Police reported nearby streets on Vacedin Amargoy Avenue and Carlen North Gomal Street as incident sites.

Taramutomeies Flee Dointe Flores Flelen Young Fiahen Amargoy Carlen Gomal Street Rese Vargas Comal Strest Cata

Election Judges Named for Nesar County Precincts

County authorities released an order designating election judges for multiple precincts. Commissioners must submit the remaining presiding judges' names by the deadline to ensure proper election conduct.

Honly Anderiudgen Nesar Iansonpress

Boy Scout Pow Wow Ends Scout Week in SansApronia

A municipal auditorium pow wow closed the first year of Boy Scout work in SansApronia with a pageant showing 21 years of progress. Troops demonstrated trades booths in the basement, featuring electricity, photography, archery, binding, textiles, chemistry, woodworking and more under sponsors and leaders.

Muunicipal SansApronia Boy Scouts Anl Malary Club Marti Wright J. H. Holm Kreenng Harvey Patteson Regie Wirtz Carleton Adams A.D. Hunter Watcherpick Wiliam Aleiniash Otia Farnsworth Cte Witchell W. G Oehye Charley Baldun Crooy Holmgren Watson Gersdorf G. A. Pagenstedt Arthur Burnet Walter @hofe George Allenstroop A. J. McKenzie R. Bruce Nrawgh EW Casshi Tom Abbott Ing Fu S. Ryan

King George Gets Notice To Quit Job

London report says King George VI has been given notice to quit the throne by Anthony Hall who claims Tudor royal descent. Hall asserts the right to rule and names August 22, 1485 as the historic Crown’s restoration date, while threatening action against the king and country.

Univereal Bervice London George VI Rigsland Anthony Fal Henry VII Thia Morning Werald Hall Buckingham Palace England Benty Tudor Earl of Mwebmand Wiehard Henry Tudor Familly Tony

Two Dead in Arizona Flood Toll Rises Near Weldon

In Weldon Arizona near Yuma Sheriff J C Hunter reports Mrs Edward Clewellyn 45 of Indianapolis Ind drowned when car lost control in flood waters. Frank Templeton Ontario jockey another victim washed from his steerable vehicle on a flooded Wellton street. Torrential rain drenches Imperial Valley with standstill for business as new storm follows earlier downpours.

Yuma Aria Weldon Ariz J. C. Hunter EL Centro Cal Imperial Valley

Galveston Opens Mardi Gras Fete

Mardi Gras season began in Galveston with citywide revelry led by trumpets and confetti showers. Thousands from across the Southwest crowded downtown as festive crowds celebrated the opening of the fete.

Galveston Nireeta Southwest

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