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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1931

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Hig State and Prescott Visit Sparked Arizona Tale

The bericht blends names Hig State, Grace Sparkes and Ed McGinley with Prescott history and a railroad journey from Santa Fe to Whipple Fort. It mentions breakfast at a hotel, unemployment relief talk, and health notes across Arizona amid scattered place names and odd phrasing.

Hig State Big Country Gracé Sparkes Ed McGinley Grandma Gray Prrscoit Fort Whipple Sdm MA Grace Rparkee Chamber of Mize Sparkes Arizona

Flu Epidemic Hits European Nations Thinning Vital Services

London report notes widespread influenza across Europe with thousands affected in cities and towns. Business and transport slowed as staff reductions spread. England records 101 deaths last week versus 60 the previous week amid school closures and strained health services.

London UPI Europe

Reagan Well Sets New High Record in Reagan County

SAN ANGELO Tex Jan 18 A Texas group report says No 45 University set a new record for the nine deep wells in the Fig fake field in Reagan county. The well flowed at high pressure from a four inch casing with tubing on the ground. gas was produced and the record oil output tallied 4593 barrels with 64,000,000 cubic feet of gas in a 24 hour period ending this morning.

Reagan San Angelo Dan Group No.1 Oil Corporation Texan No. 45 University Fig Reagan County

British Textile Workers to Vote On Longer Garment Fit

Manchester edition reports the Weavers union plans a vote among its members on a proposed general strike to push for a broader, roomier per wearer sizing system in the textile industry. The move could affect about a million workers as the union weighs the impact of tighter conditions.

Manchester Eng Weavers ‘Union Today

Princes in France on Start of Tour

In Bourget France on June 10 the Prince of Wales and his brother Telice Ceorge arrived after a flight from Hendon Fingland, beginning the half thousand mile journey to South America as part of a royal tour.

Princes France Bourget Prince of Wales Telice Ceorge Hendon Fingland South America

Texans Aim to Oust Mellon Over Oil Tariff Policy

Harold McGugin, Republican representative elect for Kansas, warned that he would join Democrats to organize the next House if a tariff on oil is not passed this session or an extemporaneous vote is not held. Cronfi of Dallas attacked Secretary Mellon at a conference, accusing the Gulf Oil Co. of driving independent producers out of business by a new distributing system and calling Mellon the face behind the Gulf scheme.

Washington, D. C Harold McGugin Kansas Uisicier Governors’ Oll Celled Coppresy Dan Mellon Independent All Producers Tow KF Cronfi Dallas Sid Gulf Oi! Company Extediatve Diporte Thkl Qumbany Gulf Company Uicle Andy Melton Cosas

Too Big a Poultry Fancier

New York January 14 report from the forty second annual American Poultry show at Madison Square Garden describes a dramatic distraction as a high value yellow dabobin cock worth 3000 dollars disappeared after lights were dimmed. A youth was seen fleeing the scene, drawing attention to the incident during the event.

New York Madison Square Ia Searel

Hotel Holdup Men Injure 3 Guests in Fight

In Los Angeles on January 16 robbers attempted a hotel hold up at the Gathiam hotel. They seriously wounded guest G. H. Thompson and injured two other guests Raleigh Cronan and C. Rubnell. Clerk L B Turret refused to air over money, a general fight followed, and elevator boy Dan Lewis struck a robber with a chair before the trio escaped.

Los Angeles Uwe Gathiam G. H. Thompson L. BL Turret Raleigh Cronan C.rubnell Dan Lewis

Senate Plans Probe on Bread Price Rise and Wheat Decline

Washington January 18 The Senate adopted without debate a resolution to investigate the causes for the rise in bread prices amid the decline in wheat and flour values. The move signals a formal inquiry into how market shifts affect consumer costs and grain economics.

Washington, D.C Senate

King George and Kaiser Visit Recalled in Buckingham Tale

Excerpt from a 1917 guest memoir recalls a luncheon at Buckingham Palace with King George V and the American ambassador Walter Hines Page. The king criticizes German actions, notes potato gardens in place of flowers, and laments the bombing of London while referencing Queen Victoria’s statue and Kaiser’s hostility toward Britain.

Luscheon Buckingham Palace Walter Hines Page Pagi Quest Francesa Mary England Tuncheon the Kaiser London Kaiser Flin Majesty Queen Victoria Mms Gm

Not Profanity Ver a Moment I Was Murprised

A narrator reflects on a surprising moment of indignation and discusses plans to organize an army using regular troops and a national guard. He meets General Sir William Robertson, describing him as a rugged blunt officer of Scottish descent who rose from private to senior command. The conversation compares British wartime experience and notes shared Anglo American ties as they plan future military collaboration.

William Robertson Imperial General Staff Seateh Armi¢A Amasu National Guard

Buick Standard Six Spare Tondyte For Sale With Wheels

Buick Standard Six with six wire wheels and minimal miles offered for 1045 on terms. See Class 161. Also help wanted for stenographer and assistant bookkeeper with salary 3100 per month. See Class 68 and room and board available in good home. Also a rooster for sale and other classified items. Read the classified ads for profits.

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Hilton Gave Delayed Ruling On Siamese Twins Suit

The court continued the trial of Siamese twins Daisy and Violet Hilton until Monday morning by agreement of lawyers. Attorney T. J. Saunders spoke for the Myers guardians, as spectators waited, and the twins received well wishers after court adjourned.

Vioset Daisy Hilton Altornety Ninety-fourth District T. J. Saunders Anl Myer Myers Guardiana Menigers Myers Saunders Arnold Whic Dudge W. W Sausikra

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Nearby Areas

Cloudy to rainy conditions with warming trends Friday into Saturday. Expect low around 46 and highs near 60 in the city and west portions, with moderate to fresh winds. Mostly cloudy skies persist Friday with warmer readings inland and light to moderate rain moving across western districts.

San Antonio

Senate Must Show No Master Over Power Trust

The piece argues the Senate must prove its independence by resisting White House pressure and rejecting nominees tied to the power trust. It recalls Daniel Webster’s pledge to know no dictator and urges the Senate to reverse confirmations of Smith Garland and Draper if the Federal Power Commission is to serve the people, not the powerful. It warns that failure would turn the battle against industry influence into a sham.

Daniel Webster United States Senate Senate Webster Power Trust Russell Federal Power Commission Servants of People Smith, Garland and Draper White House Congress

Rain forecast for Los Angeles amid April showers

Weather expert Jarboe predicts more rain for Friday night and Saturday in Los Angeles with easterly to southeasterly winds and above freezing temperatures. Friday dawn recorded 2 degrees, rainfall since Thursday afternoon totals 0.62 inches, bringing monthly total to 2.53 inches with continued cloudy conditions likely into the weekend.

San Antonio Tn d. Fr Jarboe Weather Bureau Kridas Ted Weekbend Jardag Exid

Indefinite Vacation for Clara Dow in Hollywood

In Los Angeles on January sixteen, actress Clara Dow plans an indefinite vacation from Hollywood for a trial related to embezzlement allegations against her former secretary Daisy DeVoe. Paramount reportedly withdraws Bliss Row from City Streets, replacing with Sylvia Sidney, while Dow remains in her film role. Dow’s return date is uncertain as legal proceedings begin and Dow may be called to testify alongside DeVoe’s defense witnesses.

Los Angeles Bernettes Daisy DeVoe Clara Dow Screen Hollywood Paramount Serletaletter Miss Bow Sylvia Sidney New York Russ Box Rec Alisa DeVoe Miss Dow Bell Miss DeVoe

Clara Dow drama fuels Daisy trial in Texas love tale

Los Angeles dispatch outlines Daisy DeVoe accusing Clara Dow of stealing $16,000 while once serving as her secretary and companion. Daisy recalls Clara’s intense pattern with men, including Texas doctor Earl Dierson, and notes the shifting dynamics as a court case unfolds with Clara as the principal witness. Daisy reveals old affections and confidences amid the trial, hinting at a complicated past and a lingering attachment to Dierson.

Los Angeles Clara Dow Earl Dierson Texas Daisy DeVoe Clara Daisy Abe Daisy Slso Ada Earl Fidef Clare

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