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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1931

Page

2

Sterling appoints McCallum secretary of state Texas

In Austin on January 16 4 Mrs Jane McCallum was reap pointed secretary of state by Governor elect Ross Sterling. Sterling also named Capt William O Sterling adjutant general and Pat Dougherty private secretary with Mark Wiginton as assistant private secretary. Wakefield of Houston was named assistant private secretary. The piece traces Sterling generations and notes his ranger background and service in World War I.

Austin Jane ¥. McCallum Texas Ross S. Sterling McCalum Sterling McCallum Dan Broody William OW Sterling Dyesa Faltorvias Dauguerty Pat Dougherty Temple Rangers Third Cavalry Jima Park Mexico Ninth Infantry Texas National Guard Hodeos Af Mounted Rangers Madison Uate Garden Soldier Field Chicago Q Ve Gutzon Borglum Thunder American Legion Texas Sheeifs’ Association Rotary Elah Shen Eterling

Retiring Chief of Sojourners Is Token Recipient

The February meeting of the local and chapter of National Sojourners was led by Brig Gen G D Bockenbach at the Cesigg club. Retiring president Capt James Perrs received a gold badge. Chaplain A F Vaughan presented it as Maj G W French spoke. New members Lieut William E Repning and Lieut Henry D Smith Jr were sworn in.

National Sojourners G. D. Bockenbach Cesigg Club John FE Chambers Cowberd Ge Murch M. Heuser Roy W.bredley Willassies James Perrs A. F. Vaughan

Two Boys Taken Seriously Ill by Tetanus Infection

Two boys remained in critical condition at Rober B. Green hospital Friday as tetanus set in. Ansel Flores, 16, of 214 South Concho Street, developed tetanus four days after injuring a toe when a piece of iron fell on his foot twenty three days ago. Jose Ranches, 28, of 226 Pendleton Street, whose brother Wasel died from tetanus two years ago, was in a curious condition Friday.

Rober B. Green Hospital Tetenna Ansel “Flores South Concho Street Jose Ranches Pendleton Street Wichsle

Bombay strike disorders stir Bombay amid riots

Unclear dispatch from Bombay reports disorder as nationalists rally during a strike linked to the hanging of four Gandhiists at Bholapus Lao. The situation escalates, with tensions rising as authorities seek to restore order amid protests and political unrest.

Bombay Tondon INS Aplte Bholapus Lao Dicordera

30 Day Sentence Dismisses Vagrancy Charges

Utica court dismisses vagrancy charges against Joe Fisre and Thi Tawa. Judge Justin Fo Macfar thy ruled the sentence not a record and not a conviction. The case was dismissed yesterday, ending the contested conduct accusations.

Utica Jon Caneliefone Justin Fo Macfarthy Joe Fisre Thi Tawa

Chicago Police on Trail of Strangler

Chicago police launched a city wide hunt for a man suspected in a strangling case. Police described a man in his early twenties last seen at a residence on the near north side. The investigation centers on the victim, a woman who was attacked in her home.

Chicago Gricagu Jen Mt Police Aeteceiten Inday

15 Jobless Are Fined for Vagrancy

More than two dozen unemployed were found sleeping in an all night restaurant on Pecos Street Attd Produce Row by Patrolman Live. Testimony in Corporation Court Friday led to fines of 25 dollars each for vagrancy with potential jail time. One defendant, Alexander Blies, called himself a sleight-of-hand artist and was fined 25 dollars after Judge A T Matlock remarked there were too many such artists in the area.

Senator Maclin Announces Opposition to Highway Bond Plan

Hillsboro Senator Will N. Maclin said he would oppose the state highway bond proposal of 200 million, pledging to cast his lot against the measure. The remarks were made amid debate over the bond issue and its impact on funding for roads and infrastructure.

Flying Weather and Oceanic Notes From Abilene to TaNe Chy A

A weather laden fragment lists forecasts and conditions across multiple locales including Abilene, Fort Beolit, and TaNe Chy A. It mentions flying forecasts, cloud cover, temperatures, and gusts, with scattered references to towns, regions, and dates, reflecting a rough, period newspaper weather summary.

Cardinal Scapinelli Weaker Says Vatican Update

Vatican dispatch reports Cardinal Scapinelli, ill and weakened, is said to be somewhat weaker today. Doctors have ordered complete rest for the ailing prelate as medical teams monitor his condition.

Vatican City Cardinal Scapinelli

Aviatrix Delayed by Winter Weather in Warsaw

Snow rain and fog hindered pilot Amy Johnson from launching her flight to London today, forcing a postponement. Weather reduced visibility and halted takeoff as the famed aviatrix awaited conditions to improve.

Aviatrix Warsaw Pelaod Amy Johnsos Bork Tandon

French workers strike for higher wages in Lamoges

In Lamoges France on January 10 six thousand workers from the ahoen industry walked off the job demanding better pay. The mass action disrupts production and highlights rising living costs affecting unions and employers alike.

Ataine Lamoges France Ahoendustry

Aany to Aid BF Centennial Plans Discussed

A committee led by Edward Heusinger met Friday with Brig Gen Halstead Dorey to plan the San Antonio bedrock centennial celebration. Mayor O M Chambery and Brig Gen Ed Vie Winane discussed timing for a Second Division review as a highlight, likely March 4.

San Antonis Army Peel Modiern

Severe Cold Grips Siberia and Mongolia Reports

Harbin witnesses a blizzard of record cold with Mongolia recording temperatures near 85 below, as Asia faces a historic deep freeze. In France, the Bank of Gard halts withdrawals due to a wine producer wave and a branch network faces temporary suspension amid turmoil.

China Harbin Jnn Siberia Mongolia Manchuria Wen Teslon Marcholl

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