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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1931

Page

4

Joffre laid to rest with honors in France

France pays final tribute to Marshal Joseph Joffre as his coffin lies in state at the Ecole Militaire chapel. Guards of honor, a marble baton, and dozens of decorations mark the solemn scene while mourners file past to say goodbye. The burial plans include Notre Dame rites and potential interment at Louveiennes or Les Invalides as state honors continue.

Parla INS Joseph Inffre Iey Alate Ecole Militaire Mpdal Marebel St. Jean de Dirunastier Cathedral of Notre Dame France Wecvica Notre Dame Leylie Yalien Ril Foch Joffre Louveviennes Les Invaliden Reat Anolews

House Passes Army Budget Amid Broad Military Spending

Army budget totals include ordnance, arsenals, militia support, and $3.0 million for West Point training. Expenditures for aviation reach 272.5 million with Post Office and Navy shares, plus 200.4 thousand for dirigible study and three nonrigid airships. By June 1932, 1582 airplanes ordered, 152 NG planes. Military station construction funds cover Army Art Corps and Medico center in Washington.

Wittary Posta SUSU West Point Jones & Feehel Wae Army Air Corps Navy Commerce Department Air Corps Feder Gald Nalional Guard Army Art Corps Menla Acty Medico Center Waubington

City News Notice Hermann Sonst Public in tilelion of all the officers

Public notice from San Antonio outlines a meeting of all officers on Sunday at 8 p.m. January 11, 1031. The committee advertises the gathering and invites attendee participation and discussion of local matters.

Hermann Sonst Gine Tepges San Antonio At & P.m

Asa Keyes Improves While In Prison Revealed

Deputy Sheriff Dan Crowley reports Asa Keyes, former Los Angeles district attorney, is a changed man after nearly a year at quentin prison. Meditation and lighter routines have improved his mental and physical state, with Keyes citing a new outlook on life following long sessions and reduced burdens.

Univeria Heyes Crowley Keyes Melitation Jessuen Jendite Boidy Ned Enys

Four People Treated After Accident at Local Hospital

Four individuals were treated at Robert J. Green hospital Monday. Francisco Serna, 4, of Arbor Place, injured when a wrench fell on his head during car repair in his yard. Orn A. Baird, 81, contractor at 437 McKay Avenue, attacked by unknown men in the 400 block of Matumacay. burns from a bottle cap incident noted but not confirmed. Mattia Urcach, 58 East Francisca Street, injured. Mrs. J. S. Diorre, 24, of 1622 West Woodlawn Avenue, swallowed iodine and was treated.

Altork Robert J. Green Francisco Serna Arbor Place Orn A. Baird McKay Avenue Matumacay Airec Mattia Urcach East Francisca Diorre West Woodlawn

Girl Fliers Circle in Attempt to Set Endurance Mark

Los Angeles news note reports Lobbie Trent and Fiona May Cooper circling their small monoplane through towering clouds to seek a new endurance record. They took off at 2 30 p m local time aiming to surpass the 42 hour ten minute women’s mark held by Trout and Elmer Smith and challenge the men’s 645 hour 28 minute record by Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine of St Louis.

Ros Angeles Inn Lobbie Trent Fiona May Cooper Miss ‘Trout Elmer Smith Dale Jackson Forest O'Brine Be. Louis

Val Verde Officials Study Bexar County Bookkeeping System

Val Verde county officers visit the court house to study Bexar County’s bookkeeping setup. County Judge Moger I Thurmond and County Auditor Lack of Del Tlrc lead the delegation. They aim to pattern Val Verde’s new auditee department after the Bexar model this year.

Asecause Hey Belliye Trevor Binle Val Verde Moger I. Thurmond Val Verde County Dodge

Moody Puts Clamp on Prison Pardons

Governor Dan Moody says there will be no loosening of state prison doors as his administration ends. The note lists scattered monetary figures and military posts across several states, suggesting a miscellaneous classified ad context urging readers to contact firms advertising in the local Light Classifir Financial arts section.

Moody Austin Jon Nell Towers Dan Monthy

Terms Triandry Downers Convention Opens

The twenty fourth annual convention of the Terms Triandry Downers Association opened with an executive meeting and 250 members from many Texas cities expected to attend. Key figures include Amarillo president Anis, San Antonio secretary treasurer Pittman, and officials from Wichita Falls and Goose Creek. A luncheon, entertainment, and a George Washington era tour are on the schedule amid talks on finances and governance.

Triandry Downers’ Association Dotel We Pittman Arcretary Curyms Christi Mob Anis Amarillo Cutten San Antonio Moniday We Women

Poultry Show Prep Under Way In Lone Star State

Poultrymen plan for the annual show of the Lone Star Poultry Association in Alenway. Preparations include moving coops to Navasco and Market streets. Entries expected from North Texas and Oklahoma. Brown, poultry association president, oversees exhibition. Patriot, licensed American Poultry Involution judge, to decide winners. 4-H boys from distant counties reserve entries for prizes. a.cmbbit show is coordinated with the poultry exhibit. few fowl arrived Monday morning.

Lone Star Pot Association Rocina Navacro Market Hanor North Texas Oklahorma Pauttre “Association San Antonio

Army Medical Men Arrive for Aviation Medicine Course

Three regular Army Medical Corps officers and two reserve officers reported at Brooks Field on Monday to begin the flight surgeon’s course in aviation medicine. Col Glenn I Jenna Maj David W Grant Cape Gael MM Retayler and Lieut Fount Richardan and Lieut Whitney F H Gidoll are the officers listed. The three month course trains officers in aviation medicine with further visits by other staff expected to join Brookfield.

Wir Minical Brooks Tiel Glenn I. Jenna Washington Maj David W. Grant Cape Gael MM. Retayler Fere Sim Houston Fount Richardan Manta Trosnin Sittney FH Gidoll Sandraschsen Brookfield

Bank Robbery Attempt Ends When Clerk Fires on Bandits

In Monroe Ohio on January 4 three armed robbers entered the Stave bank aiming for a holdup. A bank clerk opened fire causing the trio to flee, with details of the confrontation and injuries unclear from the fragment.

Monroe Ohio Cone Waman

Historic Copper Plate Found in New York

Henry Woodhouse, president of the Aerial League of America, announced the discovery of the original copper plate bearing George Washington's farewell address. The plate, part of a 20,000-item Washington collection, was found amid references to early American paper manufacturing by Thomas Gilpin.

New York Jan George Washington Henry Woodhouae Aerial Teague of America Wordhauss Washington Thomas Gilpin Woodhouse Iona Ree Wasle J. W. Blanchard

Razor Robbery Charge Is Filed

A charge of nepe ners by a sauall with Arazor ws film Monday in justice of the once court of Jurgestobin Fe. Shook, against 7 A. Vance, 24, and Parker A. Vance, 28, of 440 Wayne avenue. The complaint was filed by Alfred Pehle as the complaining witness, with Charley Flanigen named as material witice. The complaint alleges that on January 3 Sehvelte was robbed in his room of ndove SAG.

Arazor Jurgestobin Fe Shook A. Vance Tallwood Avennue Parker A. Vance Wayne Avenue Alfred Pehle Aos Devyer Charley Flanigen Sehvelte

Broken ribs send man to hospital in Adalta Mena street incident

A man suffered broken ribs and was taken to Green Hospital Monday after a collision on Sourhy Pecps street near Robert 1, with details unclear. Authorities report the injured person received care for rib injuries and were assessing the incident.

Adalta Mena Sourhy Pecps Street Robert 1 Green Hospital Coveral Heaker Rita Seurk

Questions on city laws and a sidewalk incident

A letter asks if city courts apply class registration, whether unequal penalties exist for identical merchant acts, and if ordinances ban selling certain goods on streets. It notes a street incident with boys fighting and references a local editor’s stance, signed W. E. Carlsos.

Solong Fight Extra Contested Gage Campaign Probes Begun

Contested campaign events trigger a probe by a special committee into Republican efforts to defeat Senator Norse of Nebraska. Officials tied to the national committee and to Renita’s campaign will be questioned in the inquiry.

Letters Seek Aid of Texas Solons on Main Ave Plan

Letters mailed by Street Commissioner Paul Ta Steffler to Texas lawmakers and Senator Morrie Sen puri seek aid for extending Main Avenue through government arsenal property. The effort follows a war department report and aims to acquaint officials with existing conditions though previous plans met with no success.

Texas Solons Main Ave Congressmaan Fla Worzhoek Morrie Senpuri Main Avenue Paul Ta Steffler War Department Main Dever

Creomulsion Promises Seven-Way Help for Coughs

Advertises Creomulsion as a seven in one remedy for difficult coughs from colds. Claims to soothe membranes, fight germs, and suit varied coughs with a money back guarantee if it fails. Priced at $1.25 per use with emphasis on safety for children.

Creomullion

MacLaglen Brothers Battle In Court Over Slander

In Los Angeles a court battle unfolds between Victor MacLaglen and his brother Leopold over alleged slander damaging Victor’s film career. Leopold seeks damages and a court order to protect reputation amid claims of interference with professional work.

Los Angeles Calif Victor MacLogien Porqriyer Regred Heniay Clarseters Leopold MacLaglen Leopold Charree Chineacter Aod Ant Vietor Bin Hollywoods Tig Anon Wayne Leapell Tallywood

Chemists Study Death-Linked Rum In Local Probe

Chemists analyzed liquor blamed for a string of deaths today, while county coroner Dr. McClenerhin prepared a formal statement. The investigation centers on a potent spirit linked to eleven recent fatalities and the suspect drink is described as the strongest liquor the region has encountered.

McClenerhin County

Fight to Maintain Cotton Offices in New Orleans

A struggle to keep the headquarters of the American Cotton Consolidative Association in New Orleans continues as organizations rally for a session and roving efforts to support the cause.

New Orleans Biesinera

Deer Window Shopping Averts Panic In San Saba

A deer roamed through district streets in San Saba Texas causing brief disruption to pedestrians and motorists. It hurriedly inspected storefronts then fled toward the highway before disappearing. Local dogs tracked the animal’s movements while authorities searched for it.

San Saba Texas Instech Veen Belt

Mexican Workers Protesting U S Labor Practices

Mexican labor federations accuse American firms in Tanger California of abusing workers. They allege Mexicans are forced to work long hours on boats, endure weekly rent, and accept reduced wages, prompting a formal inquiry to the industry department.

Mento Clly, Inc K—Um General Workers Federation N Ywilizen Department of Inlustry Hortherm Tanger Caltors Fuleration Maxienna Tor River Simyneo

Soviet claims all workers employed in US crisis claim

Moscow dispatch reports Premier Molotov stating there are 10,000,000 unemployed in the United States while the Soviet Union has employment for most of its population. He asserts the American economy faces an intensified crisis despite official U.S. figures and argues for socialist efficiency.

Wen Sopers Moscow Dy Amerien Soviet Union Vinehe

Ship Mutiny Report From Istanbul After Odessa Voyage

Reported aboard the Amert sea freighter Hopateong, arriving from Odessa, a mutiny claim surfaced in Istanbul. The crew is missing, with officers allegedly steering the vessel from the bridge after the crew deserted in Odessa.

Istanedl Turkey Hopateong Here Odessa

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