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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1931

Page

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Lawrenceville School Commencement And Educator Debate

The Lawrenceville NY school holds commencements amid praise for headmaster Dr Mather Abbott and the rigorous dormitory system. Will Rogers lauds education, while Governor Roosevelt critiques educated elites and public policy, referencing Darmstadt and Einstein in a broad educational tract.

Awrenceville N.Y Lawreeveville School Mather A. Abbott Thie School Lawrenceville

Weather Forecast Notes From Page 2 Briefing

Weather brief outlines general conditions for Gan Ankele and other locales. Forecast mentions partly cloudy skies, possible showers, and moderate winds. The report notes timing around early afternoon with temperatures in the mid range and no severe weather expected.

Citizens Demand Court Order to Stop Mayor's Pay

An amended petition in San Antonio seeks a court order halting Mayor O M Chambers and city commissioners from drawing salaries until they reimburse the city $581,825.56 alleged to be unlawfully spent. The suit, filed by A T H Weak and Charles Bt Dickson of the Citizens League, also targets a $17,620 mayoral expense payment and charter allowances. A hearing is set for Monday before Judge Preiterich Stevens to rule on mandamus and publication of the city’s financial condition.

O. M. Chambera Crty San Antonio A. TH. Weak Jey Atil Charles Bt. Dickson Citizens League Jilintiffs Fama BERKS Cheibers Artery Tae City of Preiterich Stevens Stevens Defendente Mayor Chambers IswColly Beon Adtion Iniatration Benuthe Toma Ardingnee Hell Wohl Agenim

Galveston Hosts 12th International Pageant of Pulchritude

Galveston Tex presented contestants from around the world for the Twelfth Annual International Pageant of Pulchritude. The event began with a costume parade and a reception hosted by the civic club.

Galveston

Hardware Stores Cut Bread Price For Retaliation

Harlingen Texas June 13. Hardware stores in nearby towns retaliated after grocery shops advertised bargain bread and shells at little or no profit. Local bakers deny the motive, while the Valley Bakers’ Association confirms a price-cutting move is under discussion.

Harlingen Texas Becaluse Grocery Atores Wallnp

Doumer Becomes French President in Paris Ceremony

Paris reports Paul Doumer, former governor of a distant colony and ex-senate president, elected thirteenth president of the Third Republic. He defeated Aristide Briand in a national assembly vote two months earlier and was inaugurated in a grand salute with 21 guns as Paris elites attended.

Paris Paul Doumer Ove Tutse Brance Lindo-nBing Third Republic Senate Aristide Neland Europe National Assembly

Einstein’s Theory to Be Revised After New Discoveries

Berlin June 13. Professor Albert Einstein acknowledged that recent discoveries require revising his theory of relativity. He will confer with Professor Erwin Freundlich of the Potsdam Hinstein Observatory before announcing the results of further calculations.

Einstein Berlin Albert Einstein Erwin Freundlich Hinstein Observatory Potsdam Eusther

Reichsbank Raises Rediscount Rate

Berlin June 13 The Reichsbank raised its rediscount rate today from 5 to 7 percent to strengthen Germanys financial structure. Officials said the move would improve conditions for capital within the Reich, bolster the mark on foreign exchange markets, and support Germanys overall economy.

Berlin Germany Reich

Banker Death Linked to Three-Story Hotel Plunge

CHICAGO coroner at inquest found 60 year old Bruce Rameey assistant vice president of the First National Bank of St Louis died after plunging three stories from his hotel room at the Congress hotel on Thursday. He apparently jumped or fell and suffered fatal injuries according to the coroner’s verdict.

Chicago Tone Biruce Rameey First National Bank of

Take Off for Rio Scheduled Wednesday

Natal reports the Carman seaplane DOR will depart Wednesday for Rio de Janeiro. The craft recently flew the South Atlantic from Portuguese Goldea to Natal, and plans to cover about 1000 miles in one leg with no intermediate stops.

Natal Finor Carman DOR

Submarine Nautilus Damaged by Engine Cylinder Crack

The Nautilus reports a cracked fourth cylinder in its carbonal engine slows speed to eight knots. Spare cylinder available at Hergen. auxiliary engine recharges batteries as the ship conserves power. Position at 6 pm is 45.26 N, 40.00 W with fine weather and 192 mile noon progress.

Hubert Wilkins Uusilingy Esershady Ia Oot Benlih

Woman Kills Self After Son Denied Bail in Murder Case

In San Angelo a coroner’s verdict found Mrs George Hill 50 committed suicide with poison hours after her son Alya 24 and son Alva Gall 10 were denied bail in the John R Kiser dairyman murder case. A note read This is more than I can bear. The Hill family bore the tragedy as the two sons remained jailed.

Mate Ran Angelo George TH John R. Kiser Hill

Business Leaders Talk to Tackle Slump

Washington June 13. Business and industrial leaders nationwide are to gather under the direction of the Chamber of Commerce in the United States to discuss the depression in business. The plan calls for forming a dean of more committees of 15 or more specialists in two fields to recommend courses of action to be undertaken next fall.

Washington, D. GC INS Chamber of Commerce United States Neal

Pair Arrested on Arson Charges in California Millinery Fire

In Long Ageaga California Moarris Shapiro owner of a local millinery shop and Frank Altman of St. Louis were held for re arson charges. The case alleges they attempted to burn stock owned by Joseph Sutter. Sutter was arrested as an accomplice in the scheme but died by suicide at the scene.

Long Ageaga Calif Juurn Moarris Shapiro Frank Altman St. Louis Shapiro Altman Joseph Sutter St. Levin Long Beach

Bail Sought for Leo Brothers' Appeal in Lingle Slaying

The supreme court is due next week to hear Leo V. Crothera of St. Laura and Leo Brothers in a bail motion. Attorneys will pursue a writ of safers ideas and a formal application for bail pending the appeal of the conviction in the slaying of Alfred J. Lingle.

Leo Brothers Chigach Leo V. Crothera St. Laura Supreme Court Safers Brothers Alfred J. Lingle Tritone

Fire Truck Kills Leader of YMCA in Chicago June 44

Arthur Wild physical director of Elgin YM C A was killed and four others seriously injured when their automobile was attacked here by a fire spueh from Racine Wisconsin. They were rushed to Memorial hospital and Wild died on the operating table.

Y.M.C.A Chicago Arthur Wild Elgin AL Go AW Racine Wis Memont Wild

Motorist Through With Hitch-Hikers

A motorist, Ed ward M. Fisher of East Chicago Indiana, picked up two hitch-hikers near El Paso. Near Los Angeles one robber produced a pistol and stole $19 from Fisher before fleeing with the car and baggage, leaving a man behind in distress.

Universal Servicn Los Angelis Dune Powea Ward M. Fisher Chicago Indiana Finber el Paso Los Angeles Feher Nan

Hearst Plan Endorsed By Senate For Federal Bond Issue

Springfield DL June 13 The senate unanimously adopted a resolution memorializing Congress to enact William Randolph Hearst's plan for a five billion dollar federal bond issue to restore prosperity. The endorsement will be submitted to Governor Emerson early next week for signature and then forwarded to President Hoover and both houses of Congress. Members were enthusiastic over the soundness and attractiveness of Mr Hearst's idea and urged immediate approval without reference to a committee.

Colersel Bersice Springhyeeld, DL Jone Senate Congress William Randolph Trearsl Rowse The National Congress Karet

Roosevelt Backers Hear Talks in California Claim

Roosevelt for president was urged at a lunch in Manch... by Governor Franklin D Roosevelt of New York and Col Filward M. House. Henry Morgenthau Jr., former American official, said the message swept the country like a prairie fire and drew attention to his candidacy.

Roosevelt New York Cemene Mife Franklin FR. Roosevelt Filward M. House Henry Morgenthau Siilor

Canadian Reds Bring Out Troops

Edmonton appeals for military aid after communist gatherings and threats to seize content of charitable institutions and long stores. About fifty members of the Lord Strathconon Hurst brigade were dispatched from Calgary for interim deployment amid rising tensions.

Edmonton Brownlee Dominion Fifly Lord Strathconm Hurst Brigade Calgary

Harlingen shooting leaves man wounded near home

A Harlingen man was ambushed and shot near his Rio Grande area home Friday afternoon. The victim, identified as Barron, is hospitalized with multiple buckshot injuries to the chest and longs. A third man allegedly involved fled, and police pursue leads in the case ongoing Friday.

Harlingen Ramon Saerop Rio Grande Barron Farron

Obituary Memoir Fails Suicide Attempt Shown in Paper

HAFPAIO New York June 14 Leo Blorher aged 35 attempted death by own action after mailing a four page obituary and his photo to a local newspaper. He struck his wrist but survived. The newspaper published his photograph despite the failed attempt.

Hafpaio N.Y Leo Blorher

Meet to Discuss Tax Cut Planned At Laveroia Center

A meeting on tax cuts is planned at the Laveroia center at 4 p.m. Attendees include Tax Collector Manny Maverick and Tax Assessor Albert V. 4 along with local officials from Nexar counts to discuss lowering VAT rates.

Acamass Sayers At & P

Beauty Killed Tootel Lipa On Dope Ring Mystery

London reports reveal Beauty Faithfull, tied to a drug ring theory, may have been lured by alcohol and dope. An undercover Australian-American probe links a Cunard liner officer to the case, alleging blackmail and gang involvement across New York, London, and Shanghai.

Beauty Otél Lipa Universal Service Inc London Staer Faithfull Alain Toring Starr New York Boston Nilda Gilly Fries Markes Bingont Six Hells Tavern Chelsea

Brothers found in bed shot to death in St Louis

Police investigate Arthur Campbell and William Campbell found dead in their bedroom in St Louis. Authorities weigh whether it was a double murder or a murder suicide as they determine motive and suspect involvement.

ST. Louis Arthur William Campbell

Senate probes Bexar criminal dockets in 1925 1930

The state senate investigating committee received a letter from J W E Deck chairing the panel seeking all criminal dockets from September 1925 to May 1930. District Clerk Taft McCormick said the project is burdensome but will be undertaken. He warned the county lacks funds to hire help and overtime work will be needed to compile indictments lists witnesses and dispositions. About 2007 cases were disposed of in the period.

State Senate Comrmittee Bexa J. W. E. Th Deck Taft McCocatick McCormick Teck Wilnessen Rheaking Sheriff's Department McCormick Sai

Financier Leaves Million to Charity in Will

The will of financier Lt. Schiff, philanthropist, was probated today. Charity requests totaled 1,001,000 dollars, with the bulk of the estate described as more than 100,000 in real property and 10,000 in personal property, distributed to widow Adele Gertrude Sehit, son John Mortimer Sehifi, and daughter Dorothy Sehifi Hav.

Minrota Schiff Tinanvier and Philanthropiat Charitabde Shiek Adele Gertrude Sehit John Mortimer Sehifi Dorothy Sehifi

Ruth Nichols Plans Solo Atlantic Light Flight

Ruth Nichols meets with adviser Clare Chamberlin to discuss solo transatlantic attempt from Grace Archer, with possible departure from the aviation field early next week. The pair assess feasibility and timing for Nichols to attempt the historic flight.

Ruth Nichols Jersey Civy Clarence Chamberlin Frank Atlantic Light Arbor Grace

Bank Bandit Fire Fight At Anglum Missouri

An attempted holdup at a bank in Anglum Missouri failed as three bandits were repelled by a watchman firing on them. One bandit reportedly wounded, investigation underway as officials respond.

Bank Bandit Anglum Anghta Vailintr Lee

Hoover Prepares Midwestern Speech Tour

President Hoover plans a five appearance swing through the Midwest starting Sunday night, with Mrs Hoover accompanying him. The trip aims to bolster support before his return to the capital Thursday night, as he remains aloof from ongoing campaign events.

Springfield Thorer Wloover

Manhunt Continues For Compton After Nagel Murder

Police and San Antonio officers spread through brush southeast of the city near Carpenter and Adkins seeking Robert Compton Jr. in the Nagel murder case. Miss Nagel, 17, a Brackenridge High graduate, was shot Thursday while hosting Compton. he fled after the crime and was later identified in a milk-visit by Mrs. August Miller. Coffman, a retailer, was held up by a man matching Compton’s description on the Sutherland Springs road near Carpenter, with bread and cakes stolen from a bakery. The manhunt intensified as authorities pursue Compton who was seen in the area and linked to the shooting.

San Antonio Carpenter Adkins Thurs Ny Wight Nis Compton Daubhee Sfiss Nagel Brackenridge 3Siza Nagel Mra August Miller Lbs 3Filler Sasera Terns California Leonard Coffman Riebler Bakeries Mayfield Boulevard Coffman Sutherland Springa Texas

Miscellaneous Want Ad Items including Laundry and Home Services

Collage of ads listing finished laundry and dry wash services with prices. Also notices for clothing items, shirts, paints, and furniture sales. Includes an example five room home with bath and porch, oak floors and heater priced around $2700, plus other assorted items and services with scattered details.

San Antonio

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