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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1931
Page
2
Tawils B. Swenson of Minnesota nominated to be minister to the Netherlands as envoy to The Hague. The notice appears in Washington dispatches with confirmation sought through official channels and is part of the U S diplomatic appointments.
Fragmented OCR mentions precivilations and weather related terms, naming dates and amounts with unclear context. It references terms likeLebl to moderate war ease of Arerata and a day count, plus a mandate and monetary figures, but precise actions and entities remain unreadable.
The Texas Senate approved final passage of a malaria control bill setting 40.00 for quinine purchases in East Texas. Senator Shore of Greenville led the bill, with a provision for 10,100 dollars of total funds for quinine acquisition. House actions also reviewed tax and investigation measures across counties.
An inmate escaped from a Texas penitentiary farm near Huntsville. The escape prompted a manhunt led by prison officials including the warden and other staff. Details on the escape route or further consequences were not fully disclosed in the remaining text.
The article discusses a proposed veterans relief fund linked to government bonds and a face value of certificates totaling 20 million dollars. It notes potential taxation and borrowing needs if current revenue cannot cover promised benefits and outlines plan to reopen the fund with national treasury support while stressing veteran welfare.
Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright, veteran member of the city commission, was taken to Santa Lusia infirmary Wednesday afternoon in serious condition. Hospital reports and city officials noted a sudden illness with conditions fluctuating, Wright being hospitalized and then returned home after a brief visit to City Hall.
The article describes an armed theft involving actor William Haines and notes the chaotic scene that followed. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the-event center on a robbery targeting the actor and the immediate aftermath.
A break in at Wheew Meat Market left the glass cabinet stolen and a cash register damaged. Witnesses report a suspect described as a 20 year old male, last seen near Norwood and Linden streets.
The long serving Werlern district judge Jose Duval Weal plans retirement on his 94th birthday November 1st 1901 after decades on the bench. Announcement notes his federal career beginning with deputy marshal roles and extensive service in Texas and the Mexican border commissions.
A German Army officer, Count von Schwerin, tours Krupp area facilities and field installations as the German government analyzes postwar effects. The visiting party plans to proceed to California after inspecting sites, while Schwerin recalls World War I service.
Two bank robbers shot at officers in Hastings Nebraska and freed two captains during the exchange. One robber was wounded as officers pursued from the bank, and the female bystander was taken to Hebron jail.
Unclear OCR text references Doctor J J Osborn with appointment mention. No coherent event or names clearly stated. The fragmentary lines suggest a meeting or reading but lack verifiable details or context.
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