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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1931

Page

2

Austrian doctor held by mistake released in Vienna

Dr Gaur Marcus, a Low Anzeten physician, was detained in Vienna on a case of mistaken identity. He was held at a railway station for identification, then released after the Austrian government and American Minister Gilchrist Lines ton were notified and an apology issued.

Washington, D. C Jas Gaur M. Marcus Anzeten Vienna State Department Gilchrist B. Lineston Marcus Americus

British Aviatrix Plans Second Transcontinental Hop

British aviatrix Amy Johnson plans a second attempt to fly from England to Peking, aiming for July or August. She arrived in Moscow by train from Warsaw after war disruption, and later announced adjustments to the route across Siberia and Manchuria to reach China.

Moscoy Jan Amy Johnsom Abe England Peking Miss Johns Warsaw

Triplets Enroll in San Antonio YMCA

The notice records George Gorham Hartwell and Fintan Hartwell joining the local Young Men's Christian Association in San Antonio. It identifies the family as Afr. wmf Mn. G. H. Hartwell of 711 East Courtland Street.

San Antonio George Gorham Fintan Hartwell Young Men's Christian Association Afr Wmf G. H. Hartwell East Courtland Pure

Princeton President Plans Resignation At Year’s End

Dr Joyvizeer Eisen, president of Priviion University, intends to resign at the close of the current academic year after convincing board members of the move. The notice outlines forthcoming leadership changes and potential interim arrangements.

Joyvizeer Eisen Priviion Anniversity Blane Odes

Explosion injures five workers in St Louis County plant

An explosion at an acetylene plant used by Phillins Petroleum in laying pipe in St Louis County injures five workers, with one critically hurt and possibly fatally harmed. The accident occurred at the company facility, sending responders to the scene. Ian Louis is among the named workers reported injured.

Louis Ian Phillins Petroleum Company St Louis County

Welfare Body Drive Slated by San Antonio group

The San Antonio Savio Welfare bureau plans a Monday annus drive funds campaign led by director W M Stokes. He stresses the effort supports humanitarian services, citing records from 49 offices under Besar county court. The roster lists Bue te Mussel, Mrs W W lofs, among others, with Dr Edrinechteld announcing a new office at 10183 Professional building.

San Autolio Savio Welfare Bureau W. M. Stokes Stokes M Charitntic Wm Getera Wrlfara Association Besar County Court Iranse R. C. Hogman R. B. Buete Mussel W W.lofs Perr &. Robertson Si Coe Hauser Ao Jnngeble Colte Borett Miss . C. Hoguinn Mie.k. Birkenmeier RK. J. Uolmgreen Hy Ayblitz B.C

Bank Thefts Set For Brady Texas Next Week

Bank robbery cases in Brady Texas are slated for trial next week. The indictment includes B C Tanner and Tu cille Awol in the Farmers and Merchants Bank daylight heist on March 21 1931. Turner and Miss Awol face hearings as other suspects are linked to the crime. An officer was forced to hand over 2000 dollars, and a gun battle followed the robbery. The Texan Bankers association notes a long history of bank robberies with wide implications.

Brady Texas B.C. Tanner Tucille Farmers God Turner Harold Joharson Miss Awalt Esope Miesaval Charles Rica Lota State Torneo Ollie Woona Daghree William 2. Roberts Jr

Weather and notices from Texan AP paper fragment

Fragmentary text lists flying conditions in Texas, wind notes and cautions for tourists, plus scattered dates and numbers. It references calendars, locations like Allene and Galveston, and a mix of times, temperatures, and station abbreviations. The readable portions imply a weather and public notices section with limited coherent details.

Seguin Women Install Heads in Missionary Society

Seguin on January 10 saw the local Woman's Missionary Society install new officers led by Hey Pierre. Officers include Mrs Tom Terr as president, Mrs Sep Baxter as vice president, Mrs Koy Burris recording secretary, Mrs B F Moor corresponding secretary, Mrs Claude Lambert treasurer, Mrs Mary Low Lannom superintendent of study, Mrs Alonzo Fennell superintendent of publicity, Mrs A D B Campbell superintendent of social service, Mrs Fred Caldwell superintendent of local treasury, Mrs F W Tischer superintendent of children, Mrs ed Froncll superintendent of supplying, Mrs Oscar Corssey rice agent.

Afra A. D B. Campbell Fred Caldwell Mra F. W. Tischer Treasury Abs H. B. Dibrell Mra.a Froncll Supplicy Oscar Corssey

Cattle Shipments Reported From Pharsall Texas

PHARSALL Texas January 10. Trickey and Mills shipped a carload of fat calves to the San Antonio market. The lot included 40 steers averaging 566 pounds. Green Alaztin of this city sold two carloads to the Houseman Packing Company in the same period.

Pharsall Texas Trickey and Mills San Antonia Green Alaztin Houseman Packin House Dareda Tast

Three Missing After Vessel Crash Off Ing Island

Three men reported missing after a collision between the Norwegian freighter Gisla and the tug Hiramond off Ing Island. Four others suffered exposure as rescue efforts continued after the late night crash near PITDADLOPHIA.

Uday Gisla Hiramond Ing Island

Aged Man Ends Own Life With Dynamite

A man named Jobo Anderson, a resident of Absenibra woodrh, reportedly set a dynamite charge on his chest and detonated it in the Satoss river bed, after going without food and refusing to ask neighbors for help. His body was found today in the river bed.

San Luis Obilio Cnilt Helm Jobo Anderson Satoss

Leap From Machine Kills Officer's Wife

Los Angeles correspondent reports Jane Cary wife of Lieutenant Commander Robert W. Cary of the U S S West Virginia died in a hospital today from injuries after she allegedly leaped from a machine aboard her husband’s vessel following an argument on board.

Los Angeles Jane Cary Robert W. Cary U. S. S. West Virginia

Landslide in Leeco Italy Claims Multiple Bodies

Three bodies recovered after a landslide at Leeco Italy with many feared dead. Reports from London News Chronicle indicate casualties and displaced residents as rescue efforts continue.

London TNS Leeco Italy Tromafilan London News- Chronicle

Officers G e New Otations

Transfer of three army officers from royal station and return of a smother formerly stationed here announced by the war department. Gol. Clarence W. Day commanded the Fifth Corps area general depot prior to the change, directing un der commend of the corps. Major Neelyn Mashburn medical corps and Captain Curk Rylander medical corps ordered to the Philippines. Capt. Fran E. Taylor, judge advocate general department, replaces Captain W. Bacon. Taylor goes to Washington. Bacon to Fort Sam Houston. Captain Baron ordered to Washington. Taylor assigned to Fort Sam Houston.

Royal Smother War Department Clarence WW. Day Fighth Corps Kory Philadelphia Maj Neelyn Brooke Fort Sam Tourton Baron Washington Satuday Captain Taylor Fort Sam Flouston

Underworld of Detroit Faces New Law Regime

Detroit officials moved to crack down on organized crime after a police commissioner was dismissed and Frank Murphy was appointed mayor following a recall of Charles Bowles. Murphy demanded resignation of Police Commissioner Thomas Witcor. Watkin was named to head the department. The report notes Watkin is a prominent attorney.

Heater Explosion Burns Down Home Near Weat Main

Mrs. J. Ti. Meeks of 410 Weat Main seized her nine year old son Sonny and fled from the home Saturday as a water heater exploded. The blast set the house ablaze before firemen from companies No. 5 and No. 10 arrived. Damage to the dwelling was estimated at about 500.

J. Ti. Meeks Gon Sonny Enn Elty Lmbla Farniah

Local Federal Judge Honored at Corpus Christi Dinner

Judge Joe C. Mutheson Jr. of Royston presided at the January term of federal court in Corpus Christi. He was guest of honor at a dinner hosted by Nuecey County Car osgooio Taare Hugh BR. Sutherland, president of the association. B. D. Tarleton introduced the judge, then Hutcheson, with others including Judge Gordo Koons and J.D. Sadd Jr attending.

Gordo Koons B. Rt. Hicere George Wright Brownaville J.D. Sadd Jr FB. Lepkin J. W. Sykes

Davis Declared Light on Expenses for Nomination

Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania said he faced no contest for his renomination and did not seek financial aid from campaign funds. Charles B. GalI, member of the Philadelphia Republican club, stated no involvement in any letter to the campaign fund committee.

Davis Washington, D. C San James J. Davis Wenneslvania Renny Charlee DB Gali Philadelphia Wae Boand Noe Campaign Fund

Rioting in Los Angeles as Reds clash with police

In Los Angeles on January 10 a riot broke out on North Main Street as more than 500 demonstrators including many women and girls in crimson sweaters confronted police. An officer was shot, others injured in the melee, and several bystanders fled as banks and offices opened fire in the chaotic scene.

Universal Bervice Los Angeles North Main Street Reds Internationsl Labor Defense League Blexicno Rudy Wiropat Bira Moline Commercial and Maio Nono

Discovers Neck Broken in Fall in Wichita Kansas

Jean Smisger was hospitalized with a broken neck after a fall from a height three weeks earlier. Doctors announced yesterday that the neck remains broken as she recovers in the hospital.

Wichits Kan Jan. C Jins Mian Jean Smisger Buday Wae Shen

Deadlock in Textile Wage Dispute Stalemates Loom

News from Manchester January 10 reports Cotton mill owners and workers remain at loggerheads over a wage dispute leading to threats of shutdowns by manufacturers in Lancashire and Yorkshire as efforts to end the strike fail.

Manchester Fustoud Ventere Hurniny Tmneashire

City News and Dance Notices Across Town

Fragmented notices list dances and social events at Crescent Bend Cibolo Munic and other venues. Several ads promote Sunday and Tuesday dances, music performances, and hall rentals with orchestras and prizes.

Bunday Crescent Bend Cibolo Munic Steve Gardner Sahum Teingn Aenurily Dnt Idl Moerilex Inn I. Dick'n Melody Soya Arch

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