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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1931

Page

3

Anils Protest Gent Rate at Washington Railways

Three large southwestern carriers protested to the Interstate Commerce Commission against a proposed 2 cent per mile passenger rate by the Great Louis Ben Vergaisen railway. The rate, slated for Feb 4, faced objections over its effect on passenger traffic and required reductions across connected lines. Protesting carriers include St Louis Southwestern Missouri-Kansas-Texas and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe.

Washington,d. C Southwestern Carrera Totmmerce Gt. Louise Ben Yrageisen Railway Elhcet Ayateau Bt Louis Southwestern Missouri-Rooses-Corms Bicton, Pacific

South Texas Chamber Backs Auto Law Support

COMULUS CHILLISTI Texas July 14 Announcement from the South Texas chambers of commerce central headquarters said it would actively support passage of lawmakers on mobile drivers consent by the legislature.

South Texas Comulus Chillisti Texas Tan Central Hendguarters South Texas Chambers of Commerce Debt

Invents New Super Tank for U S Army

Walter Christie, automotive engineer, stands in the doorway of a new super-tank shown during demonstrations to military authorities at Linden, New Jersey. The tank's design aims to redefine armored mobility and firepower.

I. Walter Christie Linden N. J

Vapex inhalant promises quick cold relief and easy use

An advertisement touts Vapex for congested noses and headaches, claiming swift relief with a single application. It highlights bedside use at night, a minty scent, and bottle packaging, noting Good Housekeeping approval and a wartime origin. The copy urges asking for VA-PLEX and cites the maker EFoustun & Co Inc, District winners of Mancine.

Good Housekeeping E Foustun & Co, Inc Districwars of Mancine

Abolition Dilemmas Persist In Liberia Slavery Talks

The Liberian government weighs a British and American demand to abolish slavery. A U S chargé d affaires in Monrovia reports mixed signals, while Siberian pressure and a Tiberian government stance shape ongoing diplomatic exchange on emancipation policy.

Washington Dam Wegra Republic Siberin Liberin Entmisskyi Aurgestions Monrovia Wink Thig

Racial Row Halts Indian Pact Talks in London

The Tu Fiji round table conference stalls as tensions rise over reform and welfare plans. A Moslem spokesman warns that no transfer of governing power to India can occur until the Fialdi-Mosiera issue is resolved. The conference resumes with the urgent dispute dominating sessions.

London Ton UPM

Diamond Bar Pin Theft Report Stumbles Through Town

A $600 diamond bar pin with 20 stones was stolen, triggering police notes as officers investigate a vehicle theft pattern. An Atmont Parking officer reported three items valued at $14 and a suitcase left behind, with unclear details about suspects or locations.

Ranathlan Boehe Sirs Fett Arnold JOU Corann Polict Terany Atmont Einion Alles Kilmer Refeglo Todpoline

San Antonio Optimist club member touts new weeping towel bag

Veteran San Antonio Optimist member promotes an unusual product, Schanet’s “weeping towel” bag. One thousand copies distributed, with a glossy notice honoring Verberk, president of the US, and a claim of delivery to the White House via mail.

Verbert’ Moarce Bint Lherity Schanet Verberk

Former Telephone Chief Succumbs at 70

Jon Louas reports the death of J. T. Pettengill a former chief in the telephone industry. Pettengill rose from a telephone operator to lead roles including chairman and president at Southwestern Bell. He died at St Luke's hospital after several weeks as a patient.

Louas Jon Theman J. Pettengil Pettengill Ce ml Southwestern Dell Company St. Luke’s Hospital Bere

Kay Francis Wedding Reported in Film Cast Notes

Fragmentary copy notes Kay Francis, famous film actress, awaiting wedding as director Holl Woop and Ian 14 are referenced alongside Kenneth McKenna, a former actor now with a film company, with unclear roles and timing in the report.

Kay Francis Holl Woop Ian Vatollay Ation Kenneth McKenna Dix Pyling Pictures

Completes V197 and Muaro Return to City

Fragmentary report notes Muaro completing V197 and a return from Geceg Doro. Mentions a visit to Mis slavin college and father at Tacksou before proceeding back to the city. Names are unclear due to OCR errors but reference to individuals and places is retained.

Muaro Geceg Doro G. C

Affiliation Affidavits Sought for Texas Lawmakers

Austin January 13. A resolution to require members of the Forty second legislature to file sworn statements of affiliations with public service companies and other interests before taking oath. Senator J J Lay of Sherman said he would also file a bill to compel disclosure of such affiliations. The measure mirrors a prior Senate action passed last year but killed in the House. Loy proposed tax and regulation ideas including bus weights limits and special compartments in buses for whites and negroes.

Austin J. J. Lay Sherman Toy Inereodiens Ley Salatures Lo Blake Poblic Shériunon Senate Howe Vexas Balt Loy Aml Otier Conntion le Seid

Opposition to disability pensions for retired Army men

Washington DP G Joy 18 reports opposition from the War Department to broad disability pensions for all veterans. Assistant Secretary Payne writes the department does not deem such relief necessary for retired army personnel, regardless of prior wartime service. The stance signals potential limits on extending pensions beyond specific cases.

Washington Joy Cruil Vorsats War Department Payne Army

Mexico Captures Suspected Slayer

Mexico City dispatch reports a mob killed a Neororegian explorer at Amoree Instracar. authorities captured the suspected slayer, with dispatches indicating ongoing pursuit and the arrest near the village.

Mexico Upivorzal Sant Modesta Morement Migne Wutcinan Amoree Bevo

Confusing Babies Fine Proposed in New York Senate

The New York Senate considers a bill proposed by Senator William Lathrop Low and a physician to impose a fine for confusing the identity of newborns in hospitals. The measure, discussed in Albany, seeks remedies and penalties for mix ups.

Albany Willam Lathrop Low Tremocril New York

Searchers Fail to Find Any Trace of Last Flers

Missing pilot Mort Croaketty Jalvestor and passenger Corporal Philip Seleebraan vanished after taking off from Matagorda Sunday in a low overcast heading to Calveston. A search totaled 25 planes from Fast Crocknlt with Kelly and Brooksfield flying cross country. Lieutenant Grosse and cadet from Advanced Flying School Welly Field aided the effort.

Taient Jonnttiog Cristy Mort Croaketty Jalvestor Matagorda Intnod al Ivete Finld Gra Philip Seleebraan Matazorda Bay Low Einuds Calveston Fast

Colombians Pass Vote Repeater Law

In Bogota the senate passed a bill imposing three years imprisonment and loss of political rights for any citizen who votes more than once in an election. The measure targets repeat voting and tightens penalties for electoral fraud.

Bofota Colombia Senate

Nationalist government aids flood relief with nine million

The Nationalist government announced a $9,000,000 aid package for flood victims in the north, worth about 31.9 million in U.S. dollars at current exchange rates. The relief funds are targeted to assist residents impacted by last week’s storm in the region.

Ghinn America

Governor Hunt Pushes Migration and Mining Limits

Governor W. B. Hunt urged restrictions on immigration from Mexico and a test on mine copper in his message opening the session of the legislature. The remarks framed economic and security concerns as he addressed lawmakers yesterday, outlining policy aims for the coming year.

Universal Service Phopnin

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