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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1931

Page

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Nation’s Freedman Bouts and Iron Markets Across Nations

A garbled column mixes political talk in Chicago, Paris bread riots, and market chatter. It mentions Mayor Thompson, a proposed prohibition amendment, and international notes about police, finance, and industry. It references a Tucson newspaper voice Pepper, Litchcock, and a Mexican auditor R. B. Wiln de Moreno. The piece also touches Hollywood lawsuits over appearances and a copper mine operation with vast machinery and molten metals. The text ends with a note to continue on page 11.

Yuccon el Acsouenza Policia New York R. B. Wiln de Moreno

Veterans' loan veto vote looms in Congress clash

Washington March 26 report that Senator Johnson California moved for an immediate vote to override President Hoover's veto of the veterans' loan bill. House leaders expect a vote tomorrow with potential party dynamics and financing concerns shaping action in both chambers.

Washington, D. C Nolice Senate Tony John Son Heywhiian California Washington, D.C Vloover Hoover Agitar Pate Lotay Tinst Tirst, Inc Hill William ‘Yhe Page House Teader Hoare House of Representatives

Fatal bridge quarrel probing at Bennetts murder trial

Kansas copy reports testimony in the Myrtle Dennett murder trial over the September 20, 1929 Bennetts apartment shooting. Witness Wolman described a bridge game dispute that led to the fatal incident and noted tensions between the Bennetts as the case unfolds in court. The article also references warship ships and other courtroom remarks, with jurors removed briefly during cross examination. follow-up details appear on page 1.

Kansas Bridge John Bennatt Myrtle Dennett Charles Wolman Starf Yuur Wolman Witnes James A. Reed Soll Ronnelt Atel Joseph James R. Page Totmai Beametty Linfinnn

New Building Honors Community Confidence

W R Hearst writes from San Simeon praising the new building and the paper it houses. He stresses the newspaper’s service to the community as its primary value and confidence in the community’s support as the main reward for a good press. The note congratulates Publisher W M McIntosh and the Light staff on progress and enterprise.

W. M. McIntosh the Light San Simeon Calif Ally Newspaper W.R. Hearst

Oil Tariff Plans Killed by G.O.P. Committee

Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee, led by Chairman TRAWLEY, Republican of Oregon, effectively killed anti tariff proposals after considering compromise ideas. The move signals no broad tariff action likely this session.

G.O.2 Washington Fell Urna Trawluy Oregon

Two Arrested in Tokyo Riot as Communist Protest Suppressed

London February 26 dispatches report police dispersed a meeting of Communist sympathizers in Tokyo who aimed to stage a demonstration marking International Unemployment Day. Two persons were arrested during the dispersion.

Tokio London IINS Melange

Reichstag Trade Committee Adopts Duty Free Meat Import Plan

The Reichstag trade committee backed a social Democratic motion to import 50,000 tons of frozen meat annually duty free starting March 1, intended for the panzer classe. The voting was unanimous with no abstentions. Four bachelors in Alessandria were fined $32.50 each for bachelor conduct.

Reichstag Berlin Reichstag Trade Committee Baciuslors Alessandria Tals Bliss Tars Tna

Man's Name Contains 43 Letters at Citizenship Test

An odd citizenship interview in Detroit features a candidate giving a long nickname instead of a real name. Federal examiner Tet Mailden notes the official records require a proper name, while the applicant insists on a unique long nickname.

Letroit Mich Tet Mailden Mathden

Temperature Rise and Rain Likely for Los Angeles Area

Weather bureau reports clouds and wind prevented frost in San Antonio Wednesday night. Temperature at 40s expected Thursday night with a high around 60s. Rain possible Friday as warmer air moves in from the northeast.

San Antonio Brureau San Antony Mercury Whida

Meyer Approved by Overwhelming Senate Vote

In Washington D C on February 26 Eugene Meyer won Senate confirmation as governor of the Federal Reserve Board after a session long delay. The recess appointment by President Moorer was approved overwhelmingly by the senators with a simple vote.

Washingtox D.C Eugene Meyer Senate Moorer Meyer Federal Reserve Board

New Holidays for City in Russia

Tachin has more holidays than any other city in the world with two new Soviet days. Lenin day on January 21 was celebrated with Moscow territory level ritual. The anniversary of the death of the first Red Russians in Petrograd on January 9, 1917, was observed.

Russia Hartin Tachin Moscow Petrograde

Portrait confusion surrounds San Antonio mayor portrait

Uncertainty over a city hall portrait sparked by conflicting identifications. Former manager Sam C. Hell claimed it resembled Mayor Mhcielepanc, while others insist it is W. C. A. Ehielepape, mayor of San Antonio in 1507 to 1872. Mayor Chambers seeks family confirmation to settle the dispute. The matter, tied to a $1500 return, remains unresolved.

M. Chambers W. C. A. ‘Ehielepape San Antonio Sam C. Hell Chambers Sam Smith Trie Lnte Thad Smith Mhcielepanc Bave Watt Phiclonpe Simo Ta

Sanity Trial Granted By Court In Mrs Uhr Case

Judge Anderson ordered a sanity trial for Mrs Clara Uhr accused of the January murder. An insanity affidavit from Charlotte Moseley, niece, says Uhr has become permanently insane since conviction. Uhr to be examined at San Antonio State Hospital. trial set for March 18.

Clara Br Bushood Juige Wi. A. Andoranm Thirredar Charlotte Moseley Pyron Street Bee Gonviclian Tudge Anderson Anderson Mire. Uhr Tt San Antonio State Hospital Thomas Dorbandt State Board of Innacy W. J. Jichneon Uhr John McKay Leetor McKay Josephine Street Donald Walkee Lexie Jones

Bank Robbed by Bandits in Jackson Branch

Three masked men robbed the State Street branch in Jackson, grabbing cash before fleeing. Police searched the area for suspects as witnesses described loud shouts and a hurried exit from the bank. No injuries were reported and authorities urged residents to report any information.

Jackson, Miss State Street The Were Chants Bank and Teast Componi Zeres Old Capitol

Weather Forecast San Antonio and Vielnity

Forecast calls for warmer Thursday with slightly higher Friday temps in San Antonio and vicinity. Light to moderate northeast winds. Friday night likely cloudy with a small chance of precipitation. Temperatures near the mid 70s to low 80s expected.

San Antonio Vielnity Tandy

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