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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1931

Page

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Pullman trains and air travel foreseen in future transport

The article recalls images of a western frontier trip and discusses George M. Pullman, the evolution of sleeping cars, and a forecast that railroads will embrace mixed transport including air, highway, and water travel. It notes industry forecasts, economic warnings, and references Otto H. Kahn on American property values, ending with a Denver police-linked crime insert and a teaser to continue on Page 12.

George M. Pullman Chicago Ralf Abraham Lincoln Pullman George SM Be Moren Pullmaan Sir Foy Denver Wickeb Colorado Rreketeern Vonfils Pula

House Panel Rejects Relief Plan For Hunger Funds

January 20 report from Washington notes the House Appropriations Committee votes 45 to 0 to disapprove the $25,000,000 relief measure tied to the Red Cross. Debate centers on allocating funds via a government agency or alternative distributors like the Salvation Army or Public Health Service, with Senate Democrats weighing options as the fight with President Hoover persists.

D.C Hause Appropriations Committee Cramton Senate Promsally Byras Hoover Gorme Yther Red Cross Tobinon Eaid Wais Salvation Army Public Health Service House Senate Democrats Salvasion Arey Ted Cross Penue Hover Appropriations Committee John Tnrton Payne Fobinam Ehoorty Ra Lick

Weather Forecast Han Astenlo acd vicaliz

Weather outlook calls for mostly fair conditions with a low around 6 degrees and modest highs. Winds shift northerly with occasional light to moderate breezes, and western regions expect fair skies through Thursday night with warmer temperatures inland.

Han Astenlo Vicaliz Desveen Pelfesender Wescathral

Smith Pities Hoover Holding Bag in New York Toast

Smith, a four time New York governor, expressed pity for President Hoover at a New York Advertising Club toast. He referred to Hoover as “holding the bag” in a witty line about the 1928 presidential race and the era's political baggage.

Smith Hoover NEW XII INS Amifced Hoos New York Ina Bs Ile Advertising Club

Minor Thievery Investigated Amid Small Thefts

Police investigate several petty thefts including items stolen from the Dwerber shop on Main Avenue and the Tlursehmon Purnituce company at 1301 West Commerce Street. Losses include a gun, bedding, papers, and valuables from a mobile of B. E. Hildebrandt on Tot Wells Boulevard and a porch crepe near Belalive, with further details unclear.

Toolittle “Dwerber Boo’ Main Avenue Tlursehmon Purnituce Company Weat Dubres Carolina Street

Vermont Solons Flag Dry Laws Move

Vermont legislators introduced a bill in the house to declare all dry laws in the state void the moment the federal reapportionment act becomes effective. The act would reduce Vermont's congressional delegation by one seat.

Vermont Congress House of Representatives Tyro Caugresi

Medical order for Major to report for duty in Panama

T B Specialist Maj Eawin Us Rateris is ordered to report at Station hispirid Fort Sar Waustonm for duty on completion of his present tour in Panama. Prior to reporting to Lanaia Major Theberts served seven searfire at the Fitzsimons General keeping at Denver.

T.B Eawin Us Rateris Hea Bein Fort Sar Waustonm Panama Prinr Ping Lanaia Theberts Siven Searfire Fitzsimons Denver

Rain Improves Pastures in Big Bend Region

Marfa Texas residents report steady rain over the Blend area since Sunday evening. Estimates place rainfall around an inch with temperatures above freezing, boosting spring pastures. Cowboys express jubilation over the timely weather and anticipated benefits for grazing and livestock.

Big Bend Marfa Texas

Man Charged in Murder Attempt in Local Hoarder Incident

Pat Smith, 60, charged with assault to murder in a case involving fellow hoarder George Bailing on Bo East Crockout Street. Bailing, hospitalized, was released under a $10,000 bond by Justice John Shack on Thursday.

Pat Smith Bo East Crockout Street Tustier John Shack Balling Hoapital

Texas Solon: Hit Views of Mellon

Texas Democrat Patman accuses Secretary Mellon of bias against cash veteran compensation payments while testifying before the Senate Finance Committee. Treasury officials warn a large deficit with no tax hike planned, as the Veterans Act provision faces Treasury interpretation disputes.

Texas Wastington D.C Mellon Agaln Senate Atellon Patman House Ways and Teans Committee Treasury Melton Mills Edo Heaveter Treasurs Garner House

Opera Star Sings Through Hotel, Enrages Chef

Washington report says opera tenor Benjamin Gigh walked through a hotel lobby singing an aria, provoking the hotel chef Jacques Hogringer who refused to tolerate the performance. The scene drew attention as patrons and staff reacted to the interruption during a concert route.

Washington, D. C Jacques Hogringer Benjiniin Gigh Nobel Witchen

Five Amateurs Lead After Turbulent Open Round

In wet conditions the pro am event at Tens Open saw five golfers tied at 37 after nine holes. Notables include Harold Hong of Denver W J Terrell of San Antonio Jimmy Demaret Houston and Trent W D Merritt San Antonio and Dick Melz San Angelo. Other scorers and names follow in a dense, fragmented listing.

Broekencidga Park Harold Hong Denver W. J.terrell San Antonio Jimmy Demirel Houston Trent W. D. Merring Sans Anonia Dick Melz San Angelo Johnny DeForest Surrey England Felix McKnight Fawnete Killian el Pasi Joe Ezar Whree Ted Meneter Mareld Long Denves WM. Tertelly Antonio Jinmy Denmeret Houaloa Lieut. W. Uoerring E. Nelson Ste Antonio Charles Guebl Los Andries Ray Garrett Brownwood Dare Cons. Evans Chicago Wally Martin Gatlad Frank Cox San Marcoz Ard Vigeralé Samantonio Harott Guidani Dallas A. Ae Allwelt San el Pseo Joe Exar Waco Tod Menater Marily Wats Omaha Morte Fromyrun Harold Leng Pairet W. K. Terrell Ammy Demaret Lleul Her Cal Gahrey

Hunger March Planned by Austin Workers

Workers in Austin and statewide communities are called to participate in a hunger march on the state capitol February 10. A coordinated demonstration in several cities aims to press city county state and national governments for immediate relief and unemployment insurance. Organizing committee members include B Uf Cogdell TM Gare cia W Maywool Jae Murphy Thom san Rengam and George J Papen.

Austin Citieas Pon San Antoniolava Chity League Washington Raul Jural Labor Organizmtion B. Uf Cogdell Garecia W. Maywool Jae Murphy Thomsan Rengam George J. Papen

Masked Band Hangs Youth to Bridge Near Sebafer

A masked mob dragged and hanged a man named Maven, suspected of slaying a family of six, near Sebafer. Deputies were overpowered as the mob broke into a jail cell. the body of Bannon was found hung from a bridge east of Sebafer, with indications of drag marks and bound arms. The lynching, described as the 17th in the region since 1588, followed a chaotic night amid a larger fire at the state capitol, with authorities unaware of an official report due to the turmoil.

Schamer M. D Charles Yunnan Baio KK. Maven Ivy Fave James F. Bannon Lyndrens Weger S. Hillan Sheriffy Thompson Bannon Sebafer Bannen Taylor Es Larson Wes Sherlop Creek Here Lannon Hatrr Walford Ylaly

Kansas House Keeps Gas Levy With Narrow Vote

The Kansas House approved a bill to continue the three cent gasoline levy, preventing a drop to two cents per gallon on July 1. Only three dissenting votes were cast as the measure moved forward to the Senate.

Kansas House House of Representatives Kansas

Vanderbilt Story Sparks Hit and Run Allegations

A clash over a hit and run involving Premier Mussolini is aired in New York with Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr citing Maj Gen Smedley Butler. The piece describes Vanderbilt at the Vanderbilt hotel, a plan to interview European leaders, and Massolini’s insistence on using his own marine party as they tour Milan.

Smedley D. Tutler Mussolini Italy IL Duce Thutler Cornelius Vanderblit Jr Butler Jop Vanderbilt Clarence T. Whit Maslin Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr New York Smedley Vanderbilty Vanderbilt Hotel General Butler Mamolini Massolini Male

Mussolini Note Sparks U S Apology and Court Martial

The United States issues a formal note of regret to Mussolini over a Philadelphia speech by Major General Butter. Secretary Stimson condemns the remarks and orders Butter placed under arrest at Quantico for a court martial. Admiral Sellers to assemble five to thirteen officers as the Navy conducts the proceeding, with Adams approving the lineup.

Washington D. C Vienner Murzgelind Italy Georral Thutler Philadelphia Adams Cnet Flury Dotter Mussolini Almont Stimson Fuller Lincels Quantico de Mocchina Musanlini Anvy Catler NOTM Naty Bmediey Hatler United States Marine Corps Pariadelphia Gizned Henry J. Stimson Hig Giscomo de Martine Toyal Wallan Ambersador State Department China Noware Inter de Martina Foralen Romue Eeccelacs General Fuller Naval Service Coset Navy Buller Sellers Advo

Weeklong Prattly Course Discount Featured in Want Ads

Classified section promotes a two week practice course for $20 and a big community highway trade with $1000 handling, inviting readers to see Classification 30 Norwad Court Jet. It also lists items for sale including McCullough brace for B100 and a four room apartment rental in Wizblanile with a relocation note in Classification 8 and 107. The ad urges readers to browse the latest bargain near daily and to act now.

Norwad Court Jet Brace Wert McCullough Renus Aivern Funlexs Wizblanile Wecttma

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