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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1931

Page

3

Statue plans dropped for bi centennial San Antonio event

The general committee voted to abandon erecting a granite statue in Main Plaza for the bi centennial celebration. Instead a bronze plate on a granite boulder will remain as a memorial. A medal bearing multiple emblems will be sold during the event. A historical play by Miss W. Francis Scarborough will be presented locally.

San Antonio Turuday Main Plaza Edward Jeusinger Deona Goyn W. Frencis Scareboragh Timothy Sopialoch Weisinger Alost A. J. Lrossaorta Arch Hisosop C. M. Cuambere Edward Kleusinger Teorey CG King Edwin Chontortnin Ishart Runneth Misa W. Jeranely Kearborore Williamned Jerlf Frederick Chabot M. L. Roark Ong J. Frank James

Storm Strands Quebec Autoists

A powerful blizzard trapped motorists in Quebec as Winter storm conditions and gale force winds snarled travel. The storm disrupted roadways and forced cancellations, leaving drivers stranded and seeking shelter amid drifting snow and frigid temperatures.

Quebec

Used Car Listings Promise Wide Selection and Deals

The notice touts a large used car listing with broad options and pricing. It highlights convenient search and wide model choices, inviting readers to shop for affordable vehicles.

Prison Term Issued For Local Park Robberies

E G Bidurl of Camp Normorle will serve two years in the State Penitentiary after pleading guilty to robbery charges. Ninety-fourth Tintyidt cowl judge W W McCrory noted multiple prior incidents, with additional sentences looming for other related offenses. The court described a life imprisonment possibility for multiple offenses and warned the defendant to reform.

E. G. Bidurl Normorle Ealice State Penitentiary Tip W. W. McCrory Indiotinenia Busddel Alexander Mes A. Davis McCrory Hin Heaumont Biddel

Builder of Largest Bass Vi el Is Dead

San Diego report says Wilson 15 credited with building world’s largest bass vessel, died at 14 feet long in unclear circumstances amid posthumous mystery in local scene.

San Diego Calif Wilson Husing Msi

Corn Trade Reforms Move to Chicago Pit Board

Chicago grain market reshapes trading as corn moves to the pit board next Monday under new leadership. Reported disruptions and reassignments reflect a broader transition in the grain trade practices.

Chicago Cincaga Ftas Tron

Hoover comments on car use and industry future

In a address to the Nation Automobile Manufacturers Association, Hoover disputes claims of industry decline. He notes over 5,500,000 new autos produced in 1930 and argues many uses exceed transport, yet wear and a bleak mood persist, urging resilience for the industry.

New York Jon Wrestdort Anserlea Selephane Automobile

101 Ranch Shows and Tom Mix to Fight Legal Duel

NATONES MISS Tn. 7-U Chere was much ado in Natebey over the initial of an court case involving 101 Ranch shows owner Col Zack Mills and Tom Mix stage performer Iy o gun fame. The suit, learned of two years ago in the Heil Fluta circus, seeks $50,000 for violation of contract with the 101 Ranch show, set for chancery court in Adda county.

Natones Berenpold

Woman Celebrates 99th Birthday in Iowa Parish Tradition

In ORIAVETN IOWA a 99 year old mother of 19 marked her birthday by her usual Bible reading ritual. Mel Aldine Lewis Stephenson, grandmother of 22 and great grandmother of several, celebrated with family and faith as she reached the ninety ninth birthday.

Oriavetn Lowa Tou Mza Mel Aldine Lewis Stephenson AQ Evbearntes

Husband of Ten Is Jailed Again

Ten children father and husband of Mrs Rose Bilis, T-UI-Taui Rie lis, GG, is jailed again in Chicago amid legal troubles. Authorities report ongoing investigations and potential charges related to prior offenses.

Chicaci Taui Rielis Finsband Rose Bilis

Eagles Will Fete Senator Procter in San Antonio

San Antonio Eagles plan a large initiation at the Eagles hall Saturday night for Senator Robert Procter of Likharl Tad, with Fraternal Order leaders coordinating entertainment. The event marks support for the old age pension movement and bills before the Texas legislature.

San Antonio Eagles Trobert F. Procter Likharl Tad Gram Eugls W.T. Souter Erie Eagles Sengtur Lreet Coctuuxeioner Steff Jer Vast Rand Iloe- Nemafor Vrector Ranelpeet Behelt Tesas

Indians May Claim Texas Property

An Indian tribe from Oklahoma may claim a large tract along a river in Texas valued at millions. The Shawnee Todlan tribe asserts treaty rights under prior government arrangements, claiming the land along the river 10 miles square. An investigation is under way to determine the validity of the claim.

Austin Oklahoma Inelles Smith Treas Texas

Rolph to Probe Death Sentences in Amity California

Governor James Walp Sr. announced plans to review all death sentences after a state inquiry into the case. He said he would halt all executions until the investigations confirm the proper handling of each sentence and ensure fair appeals.

Rolph Amenty Calif Inn James Walp Sr

Return to work surges as industries restart after recalls

The text reports widespread recall and reemployment across American industry. Automakers, railroads, steel mills, and related suppliers bring back tens of thousands of workers, with firms like Ford, Chevrolet, New York Central, and United Steel recalling workers and expanding shifts. News notes new plant openings and government orders for locomotives and machinery, signaling a broad upturn in employment and production.

New York America Iit Adil Fae Sienmelipe Panama Mail SOX Mtearsay New Jersey Ledeoit Buick Ul Hammer and Tong Aecomuli Chicago Northwestern Monn Doou Norfolk Weston Missouri, Pacific Steel Mills Youngstown Lilo Nile Verge Cheyeluenl Industries Fisher Bedy Company National Acww Fron Trailway Ewnyany Idinghton Alm Cnre Louisville Baltimore Gant Pittsburgh Ford Cheernlet Anlanin St. Paul Minn Des Moines Lowe Chevrolet Richmond TS Wenray Miarvie Ind Columbus Ohio Li Hens Board Paper Company UK Hurhepael Siour City Wills- Morrow Company White Padi Quiar Blugh N.Y Avericia Uniontown Limen Payzeil Niu Alicia No Wirton Steel Corporation Wherline Sith Aymara New Caste Tinion Litnititey Manufacturing Company Noblesville Ted Iti Infanil Steel Cosnynino Iashineee Harber Indy Amletvel Minkers New York Central Schenectady Amvercan Locomotive Company Seattle Wash TN Planea Sear Crown Cimpany Cotton Mills Tialinn Peabody Aml Company Fih

Dallas Capitalist Leaves $1 to Son

Dallas report says G A Keating a Dallas capitalist left his son Vic kum of SL and no more the bulk of his estate as a bequest. The will was filed in county probate court yesterday, naming charitable sisters and mentioning Our Lady of Charity. The document appears part of a pending probate proceeding.

Dallas Vic Kum Our Lady of Charity G. A. Keating Dillons Penbnie Coure

Textile mills in Alabama and Bremen race to capacity

Aaftlen and Bremen textile mills in Alabama report operating at high capacity. Officials expect January production to reach peak levels as orders drive output and workers ramp up shifts.

aAftlen Bremen Uroughout Alabama Pennsylvania Transcontinental & Western Ate Martius Air Pennsylvante Railmay

OAD WORK DELS TRIE EFFORTS ON PAN AMERICAN HIGHWAY

Mexican highway officials aimed to advance Pan American highway work en route to St Louis for a convention. Rivera left San Antonio for St Louis while Teivera arrived Tuesday and was honored at the Mazin hotel by highway secretary and chamber leaders. Over 200 rentals listed in tight classifieds urging readers to save money and time.

Efforta Ors Mexico St. Louis New York East Pennsylvania America Baltimore Washington

Fair Store Changes Hands in New Ownership

A store-wide sales event at the Fair Department store marked the change in ownership. Di Dearman is named new owner, with Pearlman acting as manager. Remodeling and new departments are planned, while existing sales and department operations will continue with little change.

Weiersiag di Dearman Veach Runniger Clark's Dollar Elutes Pearlman Magaper Big Brother Pearlmas Iil & Poston Ani

Spanish Rebels Ousted by British

TAVERPOOL June 1 2 Cayts Antonio Roxach ani Tient daannie Collar Spanish aviators who took part in a recent rebellion in Scholay were ordered by the British authorities to return to Portugal on January 20. The self-styled leaders were refused permission to remain in Wingelandt.

Taverpool

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