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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1931

Page

4

Cities Told to Unite for Growth Across State

Nathan Adams of Dallas urged 500 chamber members to end petty bickering among major cities. He said to tell the world about opportunities in a united state and cited climate, markets, and a vast trade area. Budget figures shown by Carl C. Krueger and local speakers highlighted fiscal contrasts with Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.

Nathan Adams Firat Natioss Bank of Dallas Chamber of Commerce Dole Thuredey Ban Antoni Carl OC. Krueger Krueger Fort Worth Oklahoma City Dalles Chambers of Commerce Caler E. T. Laub Wher Walter Walthall Dick O. Terrell

Seek to Bring in Well in Somerset

Weilbacher et al prepare to wash down and ball No 1 Ernest two miles north of Aere field in Berar counts. A sand show of 615 to 623 feet and 9 inches suggests potential to open a new field if completed. The well lies near the fault, 500 feet from the south line and 900 feet from the center line, per J Christopher survey.

Weilbacher Et al Ernest Berar J. Christopher

Cascarets Offer Gentle Relief and Candy Flavor

Morning after benefits intrigue readers with claims of cleansing the tongue, bright breath, and a feeling of renewal. Advertises Cascarets as cascara laxative that strengthens bowels, suitable for elderly and children due to its candy taste and gentle action.

Congress Agenda Fires Up For Agriculture and Banking Actions

The Senate prepares to debate the agriculture appropriation bill while the Banking and Currency Committee weighs nominees to the Federal Reserve Board and probes credit conditions with hearings featuring Charles B. Hamlin. Other items include defense and deficit measures, and recommitments on nominations. In the House, sessions till Friday cover independent offices, naval modernization funding, proposed currency measures, and enforcement efforts against illegal activities with immigration and judiciary committee actions shaping planned employment legislation.

Senate Banking and Currency Committee Eugens Mayer Federal Reserve Board Charles B. Hamlin Reserve Board Tea Davis Engear Meyer Banking Committee Benator Walsh Deroverst New Porter Commission HOUSE Fritsy Naval Pendeures Committee Association Against the Prohibition Amendment Immigration Committee Judiciary Committee

Woman and child wounded. man dead in Keystone Ranch shooting

In Pearsall Texas Afrs. Leandres Morales is in serious condition with gunshot wounds and her child is slightly wounded. Gregorio Raeguig is dead after a shooting yesterday at the Keystone Ranch near Pearsall. An inquest was held and no arrests were made.

Pearsall Texas Leandres Morales Gregorio Raeguig Keystone Ranch

Blaze Threatens Roosevelt's Home

Theodore Roosevelt’s Sagamore Hill residence near Oyster Bay faced a small roof blaze late last night when sparks from a large fireplace ignited roof material. Fire crews responded quickly and contained the flames without reported injuries or extensive damage.

Oysrett Bay N- X Theodore Roosevelt Sagamore Hill

Cuban Newspaper Suspended Over Editorial Protest

The government suspended the Independencia newspaper of Santiago de Cuba after it ran editorials opposing the suspension of several Havana publications.

Havana Independencia Santiago de Cuba Editoria

American Dies in Mexico City

Joseph Marx, formerly of Louisville Kentucky and a long time member of Mexico Citys American colony, died last night of heart disease. The notice appears in the classifieds and mentions the local radio repair ad.

Mexico City Mexico dlx San Joseph Marx Louisville, Ky Mexicos City

Roosevelt Drives Push for State Power Authority

Albany Jan 28 Governor Franklin D Roosevelt challenges power interests by asking New York legislature to create a state power authority to develop hydroelectric resources of the St Lawrence at Messina Point. He warns a bargaining club of state transmission could be used to secure fair contracts and lower rates for consumers while enabling transmission by a public authority or private partners.

Albany N.Y Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Tie Assembly St Lawrence Messina Point Canada Roosevelt Niapera-Hudson Corporation Sives Wos Rooserelt Ihe New York State Ime Carnioga Power Authority Usl Stooxevelt Accentom Inraest Holding Niagara-Mudrop Power Company Power Trust Perry

Veterans Borrowing Million Per Day Says Gen Hines

Brig. Gen. Frank J. Hines, administrator of veterans affairs, told President Hoover that adjusted compensation claims were rising to about one million dollars daily. He also noted that more than 32,000 veterans were being cared for in the hospitals since the war ended, highlighting the growing burden on the system.

Gen Univereal Sarviityington D. C Yworld Frank J. Hines Hoover Hiries

Rail plan submitted to ICC for Chicago and Alton system

Washington January 23 The Baltimore and Ohio railroad's plan to reorganize the Chicago and Alton system, placed in receivership December, was filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Alto system would assume all obligations of the defunct Chicago and Alton and the receivership on that line would end.

Washington, D. C Baltimore and Obfa Railroad Chicago and Alton Interstate Commerce Commission Chiengy and Alton Altof Sears Vine

Houston Voters Set to Choose Mayor Amid Tight Race

Houston voters head to the polls to decide between incumbent Walter F. Monteith and challengers, with Holcombe and Carlton Moore also in the mayoral contest. The campaign highlights a swing toward experience and steady leadership as residents review classified ads for local bargains.

Houston Walter FB. Monteith Oncar Holcombe Monteith Carlton Moore

State Trooper Finds Body of Slain Mother

Oneida New York January report states Laura J Manning aged 48 was found by Albert E Sulte 63 in his home trap door kitchen. The body showed head crushed with a hammer and a knife wound to the throat. Manning’s son Charles Manning a state police officer collapsed at the scene.

Oneida Laura J. Manning Albert E. Sulte Berson Charles Manning Treaper Dave Hemefelde Aire Manning Sults Rome Wermisday Lone

Peace Draft Opposed by Abington I A War Department Stand

In Abington I O January 23 Secretary Busey diverged from his predecessor Jamon We Weade and joined the war department against peacetime norms. A universal state law for war emergencies is noted, with travels and eclipse views mentioned. Samuel A. Mitchell has journeyed 90,000 miles in 25 years for 160 minutes of total work as a joiner at the University of Virginia. He recently returned from the South Benaf.

Abhington I. O Busey Jamon War Department Samuel A. Mitchel University of

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