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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1931

Page

18

Desert visions and tech talk mix in Mojave column

A Mojave diary blends climate and desert life with grand plans for land and cattle, while radio progress and aerial devices intrude. The writer notes five thousand acres of alfalfa, yields claimed at seven hundred nine tons per acre season, and muses on life, death, and vast solitude. References to Ames, Andy, Walter Darnyord, and a general electric luncheon hint at emerging technologies like automatic flying machines and Sperry Gyroscope ventures amid fog safety hopes.

Gerald Serape Genaral Hilectric Los Angeles Te Aorbols. Ie Beben

Daisy De Voe Sentencing Delayed In Theft Case

In Los Angeles on January 36 a judge postponed the sentencing of Daisy De Voe, charged with stealing $87 from Clara Dow, as defense moves for a new trial and asks time to prepare. Clara Bow delivered a letter from Sage William Toran requesting mercy for De Voe, while details of a blackmail claim involving Mina De Voe and Milo Toran surface.

Los Angeles Daisy de Voe Clara Dow Willon Doran Los Angelfa Inn Lata Bow William Toran Daley de Yoo Netrosk Mira How Miss de Voe Miss Bow Mina de Voe Claudine Treck Daisy de Voz Clara Bow Milas Te

Cooler Weather Return Is Slated

Weather section notes a cooldown after a warm spell with temperatures easing toward normal for winter. A cooler front brings lower daytime highs and overnight lows around the mid forties, with winds and rain possible over the next 24 hours as forecasts from the weather bureau update.

S.A Paris Weather Bureau Tarhoe Nail

Kaiser Aims for Longer Life Through Exercise

In Doorn on January 26, reports say former Kaiser Wilhelm Hohenzollern is in improved health at age 12. The note credits daily exercise and balanced routines for his condition, contrasting with earlier years after his abdication.

Kaiser Doorn Aaliend VPA Wilhelm Hohenzollern Keiser

Wings Way to Canton Field

ANANGHAT Jen 26 INS I G. W. Brophy an American pilot, pausing from Shanghai to Manila en route to Canton. He is expected to attempt the Graf lay across the China Sea tomorrow after a forced halt at Foochow.

Senate judiciary committee votes on Walsh resolution

Washington tests a three member power commission dispute as Senator Wolb introduces a resolution urging District Attorney Rover to probe reinstitution of the three commissioners. The committee favors reconsideration despite Hoover’s veto, with coalition forces pressing for approval.

Washington, D. C Senate Judiciary Committee Walsh Rover reinIn Wol B Monteva Will Beex Senate Gelion Geurte Democ Ard Fizra Rommirs Innrys Hoover Senate W'slich

Red Cross Hearing Opened to Public by House Board

Washington January 26. The Robes appropriations committee decided to open its hearings to the public on the Senate's 25 million dollar Red Cross relief amendment. Interior Department and Agriculture representatives were called to explain drought conditions in the Middle West and South.

Washington, D. C INS Robes Appropriations Committee Senate Red Cross Interior Department Department of Agriculture Middle West South

Stewards Death in Exploding Survey Launch

Norfolk Virginia January 26 7 At a terrible gasoline explosion aboard a United States Engineer Corps survey launch named Chipelo James Robert Herwick the ship's steward and only occupant was killed on board the vessel locally.

Steward Norfolk, Va United States Engineer Corps James Robert Herwick

Chauncey Depew Jr Dies After Pneumonia Illness

Chauncey M Depew Jr son of the late Senator Chauncey M Depew died today at his New York home after an illness of pneumonia He had been ill for some time and his death ends a long connection with the Depew family and the city.

Chauncey Depew Jr New York Tan Chauncey M. Depew Jr Chauncey M. Depew Penumonia

Smoot Confined to Bed With Flu

Senator Teel Amool of Usah, chair of the senate finance committee, is confined to bed in Washington today by influenza.

Smoot Washington, D.C Teel Amool Usah Senate

Woman Hacked to Death in New York Apartment

New York police investigated a brutal homicide in a cast apartment after neighbors heard screams from a parrot during the attack. Mrs Francis Vitken, 44, was found dead with multiple wounds. her husband and brother In law were detained as possible suspects amid a claimed robbery motive.

New York Francis Yitken Lar Jongahoreman Peter Yitkos Demanting Moner

Harold Lloyd Gwwes Junior Welcome

Hollywood hospital report on Harold Lloyd Jr arriving by stork with his birth details. Dr Colm Vrowink said mother and baby are doing well. The comedian Harold Lloyd Sr appeared at the hospital later bearing beads inscribed Mareld sloya Jr.

Hollywood Calif Harold Taos Ds Harold Jr Wrine Cubator Colm Vrowink Cloyit Mil Davis Hs Son Mareld Sloya Jr Gloria

Brady Refused Admesin To Pen In Huntsville Texas

Brady remains at the Jonal hotel with his wife while awaiting commitment papers for his transfer to Huntsville where he faces a three year term for the murder of Miss Lelitia Highsmith. Sheriff Holt Hoog anil lo deng delay forwarding documents until official notice of arrival is received. Brady shows resignation and readiness to serve, with minimal public comment.

Huntsville Texas San The Morning Mail John W. Brady Gene Tehlin Wrighsmith Appeals Warrro W. W. Ward Cine Brady Brady Bantsville Tam Judge Deady Pobeine Beackiey

Weather Forecast for Ran Antonia and Vicinity

Weather forecast states cooler Monday night with low near 49 degrees and a high near 69 Tuesday. Winds shift from east to northeast. Cautions readers about scattered clouds, possible rain in northern sections, and generally unsettled conditions through Monday night into Tuesday.

Antonia Yeest Madernts Mortheast Roerdus Rogier Generaliz Alr

NEW TRIAL SOUGHT FOR MIRE UHR IN DEATH PLOT

A formal motion for a new trial was filed Monday in the Thirty-seventh District court seeking to overturn the murder verdict against Mrs. Uhr 49 and her conviction for arranging her pregnant daughter's killing. The case marks a first in Texas history with a woman sentenced to death by electric chair. Her defense plans to appeal to the Criminal Court of Appeals of Australia if needed. Uhr remains in isolation at the jail as the appeal process unfolds.

Clare the Daniel WU Ubr Uhr Teath W. 8 Anderton Phirty-neventh Rice of Terns Donald Walker Fort Sim Houston Lexie Jones F. B. Simmons Simmons Uhre Simmony Arid Criminal Court of Appeals of Austr Thle Scs. Uhr Swanty Bark Uhr Dpnijes Mra Whr Jones Walker Mra Cher Abron Sho Howse

No Dish Washing For Hubby

In Chicago 19p 20 Mar Hird men should not be expected to be fit for dirtwashing except in emergencies says the verbal guidance committee of the State Home Economies association. Miss Ada Hess, a former supervisor of economies, asserts that it is the wife who should master housework while men learn basic home duties.

Chicago State Howe Economies Association Ada Hess Tin Howe

Monteith Assured Mayoralty After Houston Election

In Tocston, January 26, Mayor Walter E. Monteith appeared assured of a second term after an unofficial tabulation from Saturday’s Democratic city primary showed him with a plurality of BST1 votes. He defeated former mayor Oscar E. Tolcamhe, whom he had deposed two years earlier. The four commissioners and city officials were listed alongside Monteith on the ticket.

Tocston Walter E. Monteith A. Starker Nise Harry A. Giles

Gandhi Freed From Jail in India Revolt Leader Release

Poona Jan 26 Mahatma Gandhi the Indian nationalist leader was released from prison authority after 11 o'clock tonight. The report confirms his freeing amid ongoing anti British agitation and political changes in India.

Poona Indlia Mahatma Gandhi Frei Gtyesrold Onitrr Dhority

Noah Beery Sued on U S Tax Claim

Hollywood actor Noah Terry Beery is sued by Federal Revenue Collector Galen Welch for $7803 in delinquent 1917 and 1925 income taxes. The suit was filed in U S district court in Hollywood California on information from Washington.

Hollywood Calif Galen Welch Noah Terry United States District Court Washington

Senate Dry Report Probe Laid Aside In Senate Action

The senate dismissed a inquiry into the "dry" report amid strong opposition. A senator questioned the panel's recommendations and the inquiry's scope, leading to the inquiry being set aside despite earlier support.

Senate

Parrot Blood Injection Saves Girl in Medical Mistake

In Joliet a parrot blood transfusion, performed by error, saved Lillian Flaherty, a victim of infantile paralysis. George Weaver ordered blood for a patient. misread notes led colleagues to use parrot blood, a first recorded case of its kind. The operation succeeded and the mistake was discovered after the fact.

Parrot Girl Joliet Garth Lillian Flavhar Wyeacold George Weaver Weerer Asso Jelates

Admission of 6 year olds fuels school entry debate

A district panel debated admitting six year old children to join the spring term. Four members urged reopening the discussion after expressing dissatisfaction with the prior action. If rescinded, late entrants could begin school without tuition, though some oppose waiving fees. A Tuesday meeting was set to reconsider the issue.

Mary King Robbie J. Be Binar Bear Roger Stokes Adolph Bachmann Kirg Acton Fridor Kins McIntosh Echent

Classified Want Ads Offer Shipping and Local Listings

Fragmented ad text shows a 393 word classified section with truck listings, body options, prices around 8450 and 0 month rents, location hints near South Presa and Pacifica with pages 116 details and monthly rates. Appears as a low clarity classified insert for cars, trades, and services.

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