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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1931

Page

18

Police Guard as Priest Replacement Met with Protests

In Chicago on June, thirty police guarded Mary Magdalene church and parish route to prevent a repeat of disorder following a priest’s replacement. The former pastor served 21 years before removal, protests included serenades and window ransacking, and one man was arrested before order was restored.

Edward Kowaleski St. Mary Magdalene’s Catholic Church Chicago Jun Mr. Mary Magdalene Qoster Edward A. Karwalowski Yntuning Parkshionura

Road Bill Urged as Jobless Aid

Washington debate centers on a highway system bill aimed at creating 2,000,000 immediate jobs if enacted. Ky Wheeler, a Democrat, urged the president to support the measure as it moves through the House Ways and Means Committee for consideration.

Ahlyerant Gersiee Waslingtox Bern House Anenna Ky Wheeler Todlay

Yucatan Fishing Boat Believed Lost in Bacalar Channel

A fishing boat from Yucatan with a crew of four is believed lost after disappearance near Cran Weng. The Teandia TT and related vessels are under investigation by authorities as police work to locate the missing crew and determine the cause of the loss amid New Year celebrations report from Francisco on January 14.

Yucatan Department of Intering Indag Teandia Francisco He Heath

Weather Outlook for Ban Antonia and vielnuis

Debated forecast missing clear details with garbled names and dates. Readable bits note Monday night colder air, Tuesday milder in the north, east Texas winds, and warmer conditions spreading to the north with unsettled temps across the region.

Antonia Vielnuis Lowen Te Névainys Mongar Medirrate Norlayrat Perth East Texaey Dhe Touth Pask Parkinny eArept Fieande Coun

Pope's Encyclical Will Emphasize Divorce Opposition

The encyclical will reiterate Catholic doctrine on marriage and oppose divorce. It is expected to stress continence within marriage as the path to limit family disruption while upholding divine law.

Pope Tome Tun Sind

Frisco Fare Cut Hearing Set for January 21

The railroad commission announced a hearing here on January 21 to consider a proposed fare reduction of about two cents per mile on certain passenger routes of the Frisco railroad. The action targets specific timetable adjustments and affects regular travelers in the region.

Frisco Auktin Inn Mate Railroad Commission Todlay

32000 Weavers on Strike in Sweden

Stockholm reports that thirty two thousand affiliated weavers, affected by wage cuts, will strike beginning January 12 across mills where employers have ordered reduced wages. The action is coordinated by the affiliated trade unions and aims to protest the wage reductions.

Stockholm Sweden Lieterlile Trades Union Aire Oateike

Women Protest Dismissal at National Women's Party Annexation

In Washington D C on January 6 women protesters from the National Women's party rallied to oppose dismissals of women from positions. They pressed resolutions urging that women should not be barred from roles simply because they are women. The demonstration highlighted ongoing concerns over equal treatment in government appointments and civil service.

Washington, D. G Jan Te National Women's Party Cnsled Tloover Talay Gianime

Crowds Halt Tram Work Mark Gandhi Anniversary

Crowds gathered around tram and buses at several Bombay ports today in an effort to halt work as part of marking Mahatma Gandhi’s anniversary. Police urged calm as crowds moved through the streets, blocking some routes and delaying transit in the city.

Bombay Mahatian Gandhi Arison

Radio Commission Law Ruling Denied in Washington

The Supreme Court today declined to pass on the validity of the law order under which the radio commission operated. The decision leaves unresolved whether the regulatory statute stands or is unconstitutional as applied to radio oversight.

Radio Commission Washington. Dt. Inn Supreme Ecourt

Quake Damages Forty Homes in Corinth

An earthquake struck old Corinth causing heavy damage to forty houses. The tremor rattled the area yesterday, injuring none and prompting local authorities to assess structural risks throughout the district.

Corinth Athens Greote Old Corinth

Army budget pared as House approves next year’s maintenance

The House approved a pared army budget of about 446.0 million for maintenance of fringe and waterway projects next fiscal year, with 154.1 million for day work and 111.1 million for rivers and harbors. Rivers flood control gets 335 million for the Mississippi, 1 million for the Yukon river, and Fort Sam Houston area sees 500,350. Two provisions would curb non domestic raw material purchases and prohibit payments to officers for certain publishing ad work, facing Senate and House opposition.

Washington, D.C War Department Hirbors Mississippi Highth Corps San Antanio Fort Sam Houston Handelph Duneen Jeo Isaoks United States Senate House

Prisoners Beat Man in Bexar Jail During Turnaround

Thomy Anderson of 723 North Storey Street was treated at Robert B Geen hospital for a broken thumb and a dislocated jaw after a Sunday afternoon assault by three prisoners awaiting grand jury action. John McKenzie intervened to halt further injury. Anderson had been jailed for failing to pay a 34.10 pistol-warrior fine. He alleges Howard Green Juning and James Burgin were the attackers, with three other inmates involved in the hold up at a Midway Filling Station on November 30.

Thomy Anderson North Storey Street Robert B Geen Anderson Tiree Amen Pete JS Nero John AL Pete McKenzie Ghlet Sem Street McHenzie Gaturilag Howard Juning Vireen James Burgin Wirk Terns Gram Bag Midway Fredericksburg Frank Matthews Albert Hausser J. 3 Lawrence Monday de- Miet

British Princess Louise Dies at 62 in Portman Square

Funeral services prepared for Princess Louise, eldest sister of King George VI, after her death at Portman Square in London. She was 62 and had suffered heart disease for years, with an invalid status noted in dispatches.

London Louise George England Portman

Rescue of 57 From Sinking Army Dredge Vessel

A military crew and civilians were rescued from the sunken dredge Rari tan near New York Harbor after it listed and sank 30 minutes after departure. Officers and men were saved, with details unclear due to broken text.

Army Boat NEW and Son U— Pas Ceren Army Raritan New York Birbor Citp Moninomers Aday

Oil Worker in Hospital 11 Months Crashes Back in Bed

Kansas City dispatch reports Davis, an oil worker from Avondale Missouri, who had been in a hospital for 11 months after a Canfield field accident, was hospitalized again after a sanitorium ride ended in a collision with a concrete pillar. Kaiser of Avondale was uninjured.

Kansas City A. P. Davis Konsox City Heedan Yeslowlay Kaiser Avondale Davis Travis Tany Br Auui Place Kaler

Police on Economy Schedule in Youngstown City

Youngstown police move to economy schedule amid a million dollar deficit. Six patrol officers and six firemen shift to shorter hours with police and fire departments alternating duty weeks to cover city services for 170,000 residents.

Youngstown Olin Inn Opi Anyine Joseph J. Wolfeman

Congress Debates Drought Relief and Rail Merger Plans

Washington dispatch reports Congress opening a short session amid drought relief funding and a major rail merger debate. The $45 million drought aid, loans for drought stricken farmers, and approvals for veteran benefits dominate talks while nominations to commissions face resistance. Senate plans quick passage of appropriations and possible action on reorganizer tariff commission nominees, with continuing coverage on Page 6.

Grilenl Te Gwwee Uoorer Senate Sennon Appropriations Committee Ita LaFollette Wisconsin Son Star Cornway Democrat Arkansas

Banker gets year for heft bank fraud by youth

William A. Rogers, a young former teller at the First National Bank of Kenedy, pleaded guilty to seven counts of false entries and embezzlement of about 9000. He received a one year sentence on two counts, a five year probation, and a one year probation for other counts. The judge cited community trust in banking and noted Rogers’s prior good character. A probation officer was appointed to supervise after release from Leavenworth.

William A. Rogers Oftelat First National Bank of Kenedy Ninneor Falal Hogers Stogera Hig Kurney County Ebert Schweppe West Soct Tlogerk D. Chexnutt Leavenworth

Government seeks 8 billion to redeem bonds in second Liberty loan

Washington reports that the secretary asked for authorization to issue 8 billion more bonds, after 20 billion had already been authorized for a second Liberty loan program. The move aims to finance redemption of existing bonds and sustain the loan effort.

Washington, D.C Jan B— CM Melon Jongetse

Indian Delegate to Conference Dies in London

Mohammed Jui, a Moslem delegate to the India rooml tobby conference, died in London today. The exact cause and details remain unclear in the fragmented report, but the death marks a somber note during the conference proceedings.

Univezeal Bersice London Mohamed India API

Bandit Victim Tries Luck With Gun

New York reports a robbery attempt where a man, James Folhe, 20, claims a bandit drew a gun and demanded cash while the victim sought aid for his sick wife. Police allege the handbag may have been empty, and the suspect fled after the confrontation.

Frosty Weather to Lengthen Stay in Alto Vicinity

A several day frost period, driven by a 1b mile northwest wind, will keep temperatures in the frost range Sunday night through Monday. Temperature may dip to a few degrees below freezing Monday night with frosts likely. From 65 degrees Sunday noon, readings fell to 41 during the night, and a 20 degree low was reported Monday morning in the state.

Demperaturna Hy Jorboe Weather Bureau Ara Hio

Nine Men Rob Truck in Chicago Heist

Nine men jumped from two taxicabs and held up a delivery truck in Chicago today. They fled with $168 in cash and checks from Vield and Company, plus an undetermined amount of money. Police reported no injuries.

Chicago Jan. K Moruilcdl Nvne Shall Vield and Company

Ruhr Valley Strikes Turn Violent Amid Clashes

Berlin dispatch reports escalating disorder and fatalities in the Ruhr valley as striking miners clash with police over the weekend. The violence intensified on Sunday with ongoing confrontations and mounting casualties.

Ruhr Valley Berlin INSI Qubr Valley

College Teachers Endorse Billion Loan Plan for Public Works

New York January 5 ninety college professors approved the emergency committee plan for federal public works proposing a $1,000 CEO loan to fund universal service and boost job creation.

New York Emergency Committee For Federal Public Works

Hoover appoints customs official to comptroller post

Washington January 5 President Hoover announces Charles C Cantrel will serve as comptroller of customs in New Orleans filling a key federal tax and revenue role. Cantrel brings extensive experience in port and tariff administration to the post. The appointment aligns with efforts to streamline customs oversight and improve revenue collection.

Hoover Washington, D. C Floover Todas Charles C. Cantrel Ai Customs Et New Orfears

Confessed Killer Freed Without Defense

Bas in Wisc Jen S 12 Free dorm of Mrs Deona Fitemanrlee, confessed singer of her husband, was barred today only by a sanity test. The willow was acquitted yesterday on a charge of spudder by a jury which heard unchallenged the state's assertion that she shot Charley Fitemauric, former Gresbutl Wyo post master the night of August 20 after accusing him of infidelity and hid his body in range grass. Two physicians who testified at the trial, Mrs Pitzmaurice, were sane and members of Hin commission which by order of Disirter Swine Porey Meta FI fees at water date spoke vanity.

Tois Pitzmaurice Hin

Kansas City men offer to act as bondsmen for major

Two Kansas City businessmen volunteered as bondsmen for Major Wal, Charles A. Shepari, convicted in the poleom murder of his wife. They delivered a bond to Deputy U S Marshal E G Harmon, while Judge Tooking warned he would act on filing the property list. The case involves claims of a new bond for the army physician and possible extra fees.

Kansas City Fuleratenark Wal Charles A. Shepari Richard J. Tooking Charles G. Miller Earl D. Clark E.G. Harmon United States Ark Tlipkins Ae Mberly Fitztimous Hospital Denver Tupehes Kan Uns Desree Rec Grace Grucdoo San Atetonia

Mismanagement Charged to Ward Baking Officials

New York January report charges Ward Baking officials with mismanagement of the corporation. Maurice Kewiz, son-in-law of Robert Ward founder and brother-in-law of Vik Vinm Evans, chairman of the board, alerted authorities to the alleged malfeasance.

New York The Ward Baking Corporation Hos Maurice 2. Kewiz Sondlee Robert Ward Vik Vinm Evans

Want Ads Prompt With Garbled Listing Details

Fragmented want ad items describe a brick room on Durning Avenue with a double garage and rental at 300 month, plus a lost police dog, and scattered misread terms about wallpaper, diagnostics and duties. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unclear items.

Durning Avenue Branty

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