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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1931

Page

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Milk reforms credited to Straus in New York obituary

In a long obituary tribute, Nathan Byraaes eh Swadey, three weeks shy of his eighth birthday, lauds Mr Straus for pioneering pasteurization and milk handling reforms in New York and across the United States. The piece notes reduced infant death rates, honors Straus as a model philanthropist, and recalls other notable Straus family figures and industry influence amid wartime and foreign affairs context. It also touches on Capone-related reflections and ongoing national affairs as the issue closes with a page reference.

Nathan Byraes New York Straus United States Mrr Birdus Mador Congress Aid United Tales New York City Oscar Hirave Turkey Constantinopile Wheulote Ko

Hung for Poison Murders in Szolnok Hungary

Szolnok Hungary January 1 Frau Marie Kandos, one of 40 women linked to a group trials last spring, was hanged in the prison courtyard for the murder of her husband and 22 year old son. Witnesses reported her pleas and final words as she faced the gallows, with a physician declaring death eight minutes after the noose was set.

Szolngk Hungary Frau Marie Kandos Frau Kardex Enna Che Tyne Atrinkem paTawa Koulakh Halé An

Man Stays Same Place Travels Washington Navy Quartermaster

Balti more resident Leon Winder served 17 years and 5 months as a navy quartermaster on the battleship Wyoming. During the period he accumulated nine and a half tons of food costing $6887.50, traveling about five hundred thousand miles while paying no fare.

Washington, D.C Leon Winder Baltimore Navy Wyoming

Weather forecast sparks warmer, partly cloudy midweek

Forecasters predict warmer weather with partly cloudy skies for the next day. J H Jarboe of the weather bureau notes frost observed Tuesday morning as temperatures dipped to near freezing, with a low around 42 degrees forecast for Wednesday morning, including outlying areas such as Kelly field.

J. H. Jarboe Weather ‘Bureau Aiatnteta Kelly Field

Tradewind Seen Near Azores Isle

The American Findlio company reported receiving a message from the President Garfield era noting a microphone radio station near the Azores broadcast a wreck alert. It stated airplanes prundesind fell in sea about twenty miles off Mosteiros point St. Michael's island and advised ships to report any sighting.

New York Amfeckay Findio Company Aesiige Jiner Garfield Jy the Azores Mosteiros Point St. Michael’s Island

North Dakota to be scrapped by disposal or sale

Washington January 13 The battleship North Dakota has been stricken from the navy register for disposal either by sale as a whole or scrap metal.

North Dakota Washington, D Navy Register Xolema

House Approves Copyright Bill In Brief

The House today approved a bill to revise the copyright laws, advancing a measure labeled Ves de? Bi. The vote tally was 13 to 6 in favor, with debate centered on modernizing protections for creative works and institutional rights.

House Washington

Pershing Recalls Early War Command Delays and Plans

General Pershing discusses how he learned of his France command and recalls Theodore Roosevelt's division plan being scaled back. He describes conversations with Maj. Gen. Tru lg L. Scott and other officers, noting uncertainties and the chief of staff's influence on assign­ments and wartime strategy.

General Pershing France Eage United States Theodore Rooseuvelt Ame Esteen Scott

Suit Blamed on Love of Gaiety by Hilton Skinner Twins

The Hilton Skinner twins sue their manager Myer Meyers in Ninety-fourth District Court for full recovery of Ebert Property, a receivership, and a restraining order. They claim Meyers forced them into public life and kept them from a normal childhood, seeking relief after family disputes and concerns about their behavior. The suit follows accusations tied to alienation of affections and arrangements involving publicity and associates.

Daisy Hilton Skinner Violet Hilton Skinner Euit Monilzy Cheir Myer Meyers Ninety-fourth District Court Ebert Meyers Frond Freedon Iris Meyers Waoca-Jackson Road Koosna Sbema Wif Fter M Mnuste Tower

Weather Forecast for San Astonia and vicinity

Partly cloudy with high near 42. Tuesday and Wednesday expect warmer east of Tessar with some windy conditions. Overnight lows around freezing. east winds light to moderate.

San Astonia Vifinity Laweet Teesday

Luther League Chief Amos Traver Resigns

The Rev Amos J Traver general secretary of the Luther League of America presented his resignation to the executive committee today He has served as general secretary for five years and will become pastor of a Lutheran church in Frederick Maryland The resignation is effective May 41

Luther Leagues Philadelphia Amos J. Traver Philaiel Phia Luther League of America Traver Sterclars Peederick, Md Mageb

Travis County Bar President Dies at 70 in Austin

W J Garrett, aged 70 and president of the Travis County Bar Association, died in Austin early today after serving as a key legal figure in the county. He led local bar affairs and supported judiciary outreach during his tenure.

Travis County Bar Austin W. J. Garrett Travis County Bar Association

Hilton Thins Ask Freedom in San Antonio Suit

Daisy Hilton Skinner and Violet Filton Skinner file against manager Myer Myera in Ninety-fourth District Court Lara alleging control of assets. They seek accounting, receivership for property, and an injunction to compel action as Friday public appearance set.

Daisy Hilton Skinner Violet Filton Skinner San Antonio Siamis Tins Elolat Myer Myera Ratdeville Indre W. W. McCrory Ninety-fourth Lara Myers

County Jail to Get Improvements

County commissioners authorize jail improvements after Sheriff Albert Flaussey visit. A new stair will be installed on the second floor and old locks will be replaced.

Albert Flaussey Bounty Jail County Commissionera Bart

Change of Customs By-Laws In Heated Dallas Debate

Report from Dallas on January 13 notes a vocal demand by lawmakers to halt efforts to alter customs of the people. The dispute centers on proposals backed by Charlee A. Bouton of New York, president of the Amerikan Bar Association, urging restraint.

Dallas Wee Charlee A. Bouton New York Amerikan Bar Ae

Reparation Demand Over Cartoons Tainting Campaigns

Alfred E. Sulzberger demands apology and reparation from the Republican National Committee over a barroom campaign cartoon used against Senator George W. Norris. Sulzberger claims misquotation and asks for 80,000 copies of a statement to prove he was falsely quoted, noting the cartoon circulated in 200,000 copies to states with wet and dry issues.

Washington, D. C INS Republican National Committee Alfred E. Sulth New York Robert H. Luras Notoridua Jeter Cartnon Caplion AL Smalth-Reaskohdees Haspipeny Luena Republican Nation) Committee George W. Norwig Nebenska Smith Scaater Warner Jones Nebraska Aed

Mitchell Declares United States Progressing in year

In his first public statement on business conditions in a year Circles B Mitchel chair of the Rational City bank said today that unquestionably this country is going forward.

Mitchell New York B. Mitchel Rational City Bank

Exports of Grain Continue to Drop

Washington report notes U S exports of grain for the week ending January 10 totaled 228000 bushels against 285000 the prior week and 1612000 in the same week last year.

Washington, D.C United States

Classified advertisement fragments and offers

The snippet lists home decoration classes, painting lessons, and various classified items. Mentions a Bee Classification, a home sale price of 4850 last February with a 38 fee, a 1930 Chevrolet Sport Coupe with 8000 miles, and rental listings with private bath. Several references to classification numbers and ad sections appear throughout.

Stncco Beth Black Gunter Cless- Hobtion Feral Daily

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