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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1931
Page
1
A close-up view shows a beautiful tomb where President Harding and his wife lie buried in Marion Ohio. The memorial is to be dedicated by President Herbert Hoover.
Police reported a prowler shot at a resident near Woodlawn Lake at dawn. Howard Scott of West Craig Place identified a Mexican suspect arrested by AL Valdez, who claimed self defense while the homeowner said he fired at a moving shadow. Officers searched the area for over an hour. the suspect confessed the shot was fired.
In Washington on June 15 a confusing report claims Besmirchers attempted to ambush prominent leaders including Lincoln in a provocative ceremony described as an “Erenade” by a Republican senator from Pennsylvania. The brief notes a day of unrest and political tension surrounding a controversial event.
Washington report notes that declines in employment in May were less seasonal than April across 15 major industries, according to the department of Labor. The data come as a national summary of employment trends for the period. Paris dispatch reports the death of Elizabeth Streiber, 71, of Cleveland, who died after 87 years following a wartime family event.
Old timers gather in San Antonio for the Serax Moneer Freighters association annual reunion at San Pedro Park Tuesday. The day opens at 10 am with attendance, dance that night, and a program of speeches by Porter A. Whales, Col. Martin Crinzins, and others. A memorial address will honor Reuters Currie, with a sizeable celebration for a birthday and music by local fiddlers.
Shanghai dispatch cites the central government stating 20,000 soldiers were wiped out or killed by Communist forces in Kiangsi and adjacent provinces. The report says order has collapsed in the region with evacuations under way while 200,000 peasants are moved into Kiangsi to support the pursuit. General Chiang Kai-shek plans a personal campaign with Betronnliet forces to retake the territory within days.
The article notes a socialist speaker at Smith College urging 40 seniors to pursue a “new social relation” to avert revolts in the United States. It references commencement exercises and the broader warning of internal conflict amid rising tensions.
Offenders sought to pay fines amid a rising traffic offense streak. Court records show more than $13 was collected in city offers as pleas increased, with six months of rising activity noted. Officials deny a war on traffic offenders, attributing the trend to more people paying penalties.
Rear Admiral Richard H. Byrd has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by the University of New Hampshire during the sixty first commencement. The ceremony honors Byrd for his contributions and leaders in exploration and aviation.
The local Vale school at New Tiaven Conn reports Francis Warren Pershing and a general winner in their student ranking contest. He placed third in best dressed and brightest, and fourth in most brilliant.
Three hundred hunger marchers from scattered counties prepare to go before the Wisconsin state legislature. Speaker will grant twenty minutes for speech as police split demonstrators and crowd control measures tighten. Local organizers promise social insurance relief amid tense scenes in the capital.
A confused clipping reports the murder of Kingsley Camden Mitchell, a geologist of We Richia and Terrarium, near Cluded Biler, Mexico. The Mexican water department and American embassy are noted, with unclear details about suspects and motives.
Writings from Witrerea California report Clara How exlersey belt by motor to Nevada ranch of her husband Bell. The actress hints at future move and possible engagement, saying there is no acting career plan and they will marry. Uniforms decree for women in Rome noted with new grey and black attire for meetings and travel.
A city wide revival, led by Rev. RT Scarborough of the Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary, attracted 21 men to join the churches. Daily services continued at Travis Park Methodist Church and First Baptist Church through mid month, with Panl A Faeger directing the revival program.
U S Solons accept bid from Laling for commerce and a culinary dinner event. Kronor Unm Connalle and Cougeren mt join with PL in approving the plan. Dinner arrangements and evening program noted.
A reading fragment hints at a guide titled Omnesification 80 outlining heat offerings and bold claims about personal finance. The garbled text references entrepreneurship and self reliance as pathways to wealth, framed as a modern movement.
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