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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1931

Page

3

Alamo Parley Date Reset Stirs Local Officials

Community leaders from Ard near Corpus Christi plan to meet next week in San Antonio with city and chamber members to discuss a $150 000 appropriation for Alamo park ground development. Officials from the Alamo Mayne GM and others will attend to present plans and seek support.

Glare Viriscul Sevier Ninna Loners Ard Corns Christi Anlonio Snembura Mujesty Alamo Mayne Clintahers John Cunhingham Inter Wholey Manteer The Chamber At Commerce Athens

Floods in China Cause Severe Losses and Hunger Loom

Widespread floods in Central China devastate farmland and homes with 89 percent of affected areas reporting damage. Cities Nankoy, UWonyang, and Wuelinag face rising hunger as harsh weather compounds disaster. Lawmakers approve 160 MW for relief but funds allocation unsettled.

Suanghal China Gilly GU Yenta Uwe Wulinn Nankoy Uwonyang Wuelinag

Woman in Mate's Death Captivates Court in Dallas County Trial

Testimony began in district court today over the death of Tod G. Speer. Mrs Zionn Mears Chalvin faced questions about alleged involvement in the shooting. A capacity crowd filled the courtroom and hall as sheriff J W Uder testified Chalvin was arrested after claiming she sang at a crossing near Graveslough in Dallas County where Speer’s body was found.

Abe Trecord Crossing Dallas Sperro

Isla Rescue Told By Four Women From Corpus Christi

Four women and a younger girl left Corpus Christi for Padre Island on a small car and found themselves stranded on the beach. They endured thirst, hunger, mosquitoes, and fear as they improvised fires, collected water from the radiator, and stayed near their vehicle for days until rescue. An aviator spotted them late Saturday, and they began plans to walk back to safety. Local accounts place the group near the Gulf as they faced a long, grueling ordeal.

Corme Cluisti Padre San Antonio Corpus Ghristi Tadre Cher Gulf Willie Kirchwe Mort Arnus Isabel Teras Alsa Kircher Whey Hife Miay Kircher

Kircher Survives Desert Trek Near Corpus Christi Rescue

Missing camper Miss Kircher and companion endured weeks of thirst and hunger after a plane circled overhead near Corpus Christi. They dug for water, built smoky fires, and waited as rescuers led by S. W. Tate arrived. Kircher refused to abandon her adventure despite peril.

Kircher Corpus Howe Misa Kircher Thor Miss Bircher Beaven Reser Bates Emily Jonbel Corpus Christi O. G. Gingrich Hia Oliver S. W. Tate Irushnul Gomens San Antonio Miss Kircher Lization Destiny

Publisher Loses Motion to Quash Indictments Charge

Tennessee publisher and three others faced conspiracy charges in a case tied to a defunct tank and whistle company. The judge ruled after a filed motion to quash the indictments, with defense arguing the series of notes lacked merit and violated due process.

Jeurge Alvm Tennessee Anil Centent Tank Hrust Gr. Backes Iwa

Student C. Mr. Eaker Brother of Cayds Esker

Fragmentary notice mentions a student named Eaker related to Cayds Esker with unclear context about military service and rank. The text is garbled and does not establish a clear event, date, location, or organization to report.

Mr. Eaker Cayds Ira C. Esker Ator Hao Cuss

Clothing Thefts From Two Parked Autos Reported

Two thefts of clothing from parked autos were reported to police Wednesday. Residents from Cleburne Brownsville and San Veran Avenue reported various items stolen from cars and garages, including a box of clothing a suit attire a bar pin and nylon hose.

Alama Pinza Lostrine Crank Cleburne Torsa8 JC. Berane Brownsville Seiderman San Verran Avenne Windinme AT. x. Sinlen Bow Trinity Street Te. Howe Tait Boulevard Gaylen

156 Frenchmen Died Fighting for U S Parts

Fragmented report notes 156 Frenchmen died fighting for the United States and mentions casualties in Yorktown and Williamsburg. References to Warrington Dawson and the Trevelvolutionaries era appear in garbled form amid incomplete casualty lists being prepared for transmission to United States authorities.

U. S Yorktown Warrington Dawson Williamsburg En- Fagerenta United State

Cohan Presents Hoover Song Copy Advertised Here

Fragment reads as an advertisement offering a Hoover song copy by George M. Cohan presented to a commission. It mentions California treats and pies as part of the display or promotion with promotional language and odd phrasing. The readable text is garbled but centers on a song copy and promotional items.

Foster Cornus Brikts

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