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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1931

Page

22

Hoover Meets West Virginia Governor on Special Train

President Hoover conferred with Governor Ganley of West Virginia and national party leaders aboard a special train stopping at Charleston Huntington and Montgomery. Mrs Lewdovt and Walter Teale attended as West Virginia Republican figures. Governor Conalin introduced the president who praised the American people and discussed mining conditions.

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De Priest Heckled As 12 Reds Jailed In Chicago

In Chicago a crowd jeered as 12 suspected Communists were jailed for disturbing an address. Among those jailed was a woman, identified as Osenc DePriest, and the incident drew protest from supporters of Congressman De Priest.

de Priest Chicago Osenc DePriest

Windstorm in Brussels Causes Fatalities and Injuries

A violent windstorm swept Brussels yesterday killing one person and injuring several others as it caused widespread damage to buildings. Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene.

Brussels Belgium Peraon

Weather Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday

Forecasters predict moderate temperatures with light to steady winds. The outlook calls for a chance of thunderstorms on Tuesday evening with dry conditions returning by Wednesday. Highs near mid 70s and lows in the 50s.

British Labour Government Defeated In Commons Vote

London June 16 The Labour government faced defeat as Conservative MPs backed an amendment to the land tax bill altering how agricultural relief is calculated. The tally stood 256 to 232 as the government resigned to a loss while Liberal opposition and party members debated next steps and provisional handling of the measure.

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Bandits Sought in Sid Smith Jewelry Heist

Chicago police hunt two to six bandits who ambushed Sid Smith at Michigan Boulevard near a traffic signal and stole about $100,000 in jewelry from his car. Witnesses describe a tozedo-clad group fleeing eastbound.

Sid Smith Chicago Jane I Sisner Smith Michigan Boulevard

Freighter Collides With French Liner Near English Channel

A freighter and the French liner Rochambeau collided near the entrance to the English Channel off Ustont France. The Vinlinn freighter sank, with one fatality reported aboard Rochambeau and four Americans briefly held aboard before transfer. Passengers boarded Tre De Feant tomorrow. The other item notes raids arresting multiple operators and contraband seizures in Oklahoma.

Favre Beance Mie Ustont France English Channel Rome

Saint Philbert Sinks With Many Aboard Near Noirmoutier

A French steamer Saint Philbert with hundreds aboard sank near Noirmoutier Island after a sudden capsize. Rescue boats scoured the search area for victims as tugboats and fishing craft aided in recovery. Of 88 aboard initially reported dead, four were women and three men. seven were saved, all men, with more bodies still being recovered as crews worked through the night.

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Survivors Tell of Disaster on Excursion Steamer

Survivors recount the Azazur excursion disaster near Nantes as eight people escape a sinking steamer. Daniel Duverger, among the rescued, recalls a rough voyage with strong winds and heavy seas that damaged the vessel before reaching Nalemont Island.

Azazur France Daniel Duverger Philbert Nantes Nalemontters Spam

Bull arena stand collapse at Mexico Cup kills two and injures score

A crowd at the Mexico Cup bullfight saw the arena’s stand collapse injuring many spectators and killing two people. Panic spread as the structure gave way, with matadors and officials directing the crowd to safety.

Victims Gather for U S Suit in Oklahoma City

About a hundred victims of alleged wrongdoing gathered in Oklahoma City on June 3 for a preliminary meeting ahead of a broader U.S. suit. They pressed for government action and compensation, arguing ongoing distribution may have harmed them and seeking redress as federal officials consider a possible class action.

Sereier Oklahoma City Partridge United States Congress

Budget Slashes Set For City Funds In Fiscal Plan

A revised city budget reduces expenditures across departments starting June 1, trimming totals to about 2.6 million for the coming period. Key cuts include allocations for the library tax, parks, street maintenance, and police and fire payrolls, while the recreation fund remains largely unchanged.

C. M. Chambers Recreation Dex Tex Speen

Nautilus Submarine Expedition Under Atlantic Strain

The Nautilus commanded by Sir Hubert Wilkins faced engine trouble during a polar submarine test voyage. The ship series progressed toward Ireland with the craft nearing Queenstown (Cobh) in Ireland, about a thousand miles distant, as part of the wartime maritime effort.

Sew Yong Mad ‘Enker Tke DX Waamlig Sfler Lisabiet mit-Atlantic &Y Sir Hubert Wilkins Cobh Queenstown Ireland

Aboard the Submarine NAUPIGUS at Sea

Exclusive dispatch from the New York American describes the submarine NAUPIGUS at sea on June 15. After hours of strenuous work amid heavy seas the crew faced engine and battery trouble and requested aid by radio. They later thanked a patrol cutter for assistance and continued their journey despite unforeseen mechanical issues.

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Pastor, 60, Preaches 20 Hours at Midnight

A Washington pastor, age 60, claimed a world record after delivering a 20 hour sermon starting at 2 a.m. He defended his marathon by citing endurance and discipline, saying he felt stronger at its end. The remarks touched on religious devotion and personal sacrifice.

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Mercury Climbs Above Normal in San Antonio Area

Weather bulletin reports temperatures about four degrees above normal in San Antonio area with a rising trend over the next 24 hours. unsettled conditions from the Panhandle and North Central Texas have moved west, leaving mostly partly cloudy skies for Sunday night and Monday. forecast minimum around 72 and high near 90s, with reported highs including 108 at Fort Stockton and 101 at several locales in the region.

Bormel San Antonio J. H. Jarber Weather Panhandle Northceateras Stonday Wesas Stallions Suedas Fort Storktan Mthhork Tw Mesa Stano Groshglow Alice

Lightning Fatal to Two in Kansas City

A lightning strike at the municipal airport killed two men, R. P. Mogsard of Minneapolis and Aulbons Venexingo of Chicago, who were seated at a table with a boy who was injured. Authorities, including Virsvicinsa, said a recovery is possible for the wounded boy.

Kansas City Kansas Ciba Tate R. P. Mogsard Minneapolis Mirin Aulbons Venexingo Chicago Miltemen Itchert Jones Virsvicinsa Wade & Chanior

Mrs Nirdlinger Returns Home After Trial Verdict

Mrs Charlotte Nigene Nirdlinger, famous St. Louis prize winner, travels from Nice to New York after being accused of shooting her wealthy husband. The report notes her aim to rest and forget. Professor Hobart Amors Hare, a renowned medical authority, dies at Jefferson Hospital.

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Flier Loses Landing Gear and Lands Plane Safely

Sterling Toller, 25, a transport pilot, flew 70 miles from Lake Justin to a municipal airport in a landing gear failure incident. He guided the craft to a rough field, landing despite gear trouble while three elderly passengers were aboard. The dramatic emergency drew an arculance, a fire engine, and a anxious crowd as the plane touched down safely.

LOS Angeles, Inc Sterling Toller Lake Jutsinure Boller Unie Teks Jan Angetts

Youth Keeps Silence On Shooting Of Girl

A 24 year old Gon sales man Robert Compton was charged with the murder of Miss Nagel a 17 year old high school senior at their home 325 Mount Vernon court Thursday night and died Saturday after a three day man hunt. Compton admitted shooting his former sweetheart in a statement to investigator Raymond South. He was remanded to county jail without bond after waiving examining trial. He spoke briefly to identification clerks and spoke with his father and two associates before being moved to the city jail for fingerprints and photos.

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