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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1931

Page

2

Texas railroad commission limits oil output ordered

The U S district court in Houston upheld injunctions challenging the Texas Railroad Commission orders aimed at restricting crude oil production to combat perceived waste. Judge Hotchison ruled the commission exceeded its legislative authority by acting to influence prices and market demand rather than conserving resources.

Hotcheson Macclillan Tletha Commission Voroninion Railroad Commission of Texas Commissian Andre Tiutcheson Proton

Fragmented World War II Army Test Note From Torn Page

A damaged OCR fragment notes destroyers, speed readings, and a searchlight scene tied to potential future conflict. It mentions a “robot” with no crew and references many disjointed numbers and phrases, suggesting a partial wartime report or bulletin.

Kerrville Schools Open Sept 7 Amid Rehearsal Plans

Kerrville schools announce a September 7 opening date after a rehearsal day scheduled for July 25. Superintendent A. Franklin and likely Haym preside over the plan as the spring term signals and equipment readiness are noted.

Kerrville Rurmvinle Jily Las Haym A. Franklin

Fire Disaster At Home For The Aged claim lives and rescue efforts

A blaze gutted a four story brick home for the aged in the East End. Fire halted rescue after the dome collapsed injuring firefighters and rescuers. Nuns and Sister Agatha led efforts to save residents as flames raged, with 257 people confined and none under five years old.

Ferno Abeir Htwan Hones Intec Dean and Lowh Aiken Arenes Atractive Aneir Agatha Nups Abe

Nuns Weep Over Shattered Ruins After Fire

The Little Sisters at the Poor wept as they surveyed the blackened walls and charred timbers of their home in Pit burgh after a disastrous fire. The northern institution, brought from France in 1851, stood as shelter for aged and infirm mates and the work of many helpers was lost with the flames.

Camoun Little Sintern Pitue Burgh France Prieburgien

Aged Inmates Fight Fire Rescuers

A fire at a home for the elderly trapped residents and fire crews in a chaotic rescue. An aged man climbed a ladder to reach a window and assist, while others refused to leave as flames closed in. Firefighters battled the blaze as smoke thickened and prayers rose from the distressed inmates.

Jong Anere Saan Arecre Taddre

Solons Push One Hearing On Oil Commission Power

Lawmakers debated a bill to create a new oil conservation commission with powers to prevent waste and enforce conservation, with testimony from W S Farish of Humble and R C Thimes of Texas Company. The Senate heard from witnesses as it mulls broad measures to regulate production and relief against pollution while the House prepared for further sessions.

Elis Bi Farish MacMillan Corporation Injung Live San Antanio Hoasinn Circnit J. G. Anteliesen W. OS. Farsich R. C. Thlmes The Texas Company Senate Conservation Commission Cn-Operate Nnde Miher Xintea Federal Renate Iagt Mandar

Incomplete Cannery Ad Draft Prompts Uncertain Flavor Claim

A garbled OCR fragment from a California advert appears to promote a wire ball of flavor and mentions orders from a grower. The text is unreadable in places but suggests an agricultural or food product promotion with unclear details. No clear names, dates, or organizations are discernible.

Washington Taxi War May Bring Era of Free Rides

Amid a price fight among cab operators in Washington, independents set a 10 cent fare for trips up to three miles in the downtown zone, spurring threats of free rides by officials of several lines. Some operators reported an immediate surge in inquiries and business, while drivers expected tips to offset the reduced fare.

Washington Atina Thre Cals

Five Killed in Plane Crash at Lake

Five people died when a small airplane fell to ground near Cars Lake Minnesota. The victims include Dr Charles A Gault of Own tonna Minn the St Lawrence Z McTagh of St More's College Wivena Rev J J Stapleton of St Marys parish Waseca and Conrad Tochester Minn pilot. The crash occurred as the pilot attempted a low pass to wave at friends and suddenly lost altitude.

Cars Lake Mion Charles A. Gault Owntonna Minn Lawrence Z. McTagh St. More's College Wivena J. J. Stapleton St. Mary‘a_pneish Waseca Av TE. Conrad Tochester Mrdph Rusk Cass Toke

Hero Medals Are Given Soldiers in Reward for Valor

Three soldiers received medals for peacetime bravery after they dared a burning vessel while explosions threatened more blasts. They helped pull the burning Heron away from a second vessel near Fort Monroe on April 4, despite danger. The heroes are Privates James, J. J. Woollfire, and Bronk Tromps, Corporal Bronk Tromps, and Private J. J. Woollfire, all stationed at Lonros.

Washington, D. Oy Heron Fort Monror Prigaie James W. Palmer Pen West

Hitch Hiker Is Given 60 Years in Kansas City

Joseph Greed, a 20-year-old Chicago hitch hiker, was sentenced to 60 years for shooting a motorist after seeking a ride near Topeka. He was convicted of assault with intent to rob and robbery attempts as hunger and a failed plea influenced his actions. The judge called the sentence a warning to other hitchhikers. The victim, a Topeka salesman, survived the shooting and identified Greed.

Kansas City Joseph Greed Chicago Eco Polly Mudelph Peteriel Topeka Kan Marsha Davis Petpreck Greta A. Stane Lyon

Zeppelin on Secu Leg of Tap Torct Berlin Flight

Zepp in fly from Friedrichshafen to Berlin to Leningrad. crew prepared at Staaken airfield. 18,000 hydrogen units loaded, 10,000 kg gasoline used. Weather favorable for leg to Leningrad. commander Bekener expects afternoon arrival. ad notes two vagabonds and auditorium rumor.

Zep Graf Zeppelin Staaken Lhn Avretic Tynol Eirel Leningrad Thago Bekener

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