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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1931

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Cancer research advances and global notes mix in a fragmented report

The column blends reports on cancer cure efforts using animal studies at the Heckefeller Institute and a series of disparate world notes. It mentions belief in future human applications, political shifts in Mexico and Europe, railway earnings, upheavals in Jerusalem, and prohibition debates, all in a garbled, era-tinged voice.

Heckefeller Institute of Medieainlesearch Feller Jakm D. Rockefeller Jr

Employment on Rise Says Doak In Congress Report

Washington March 14 Secretary Doak stated that recent data show a general increase in industrial employment across Argentina. The report cites stronger manufacturing output and higher job creation, with expected continued gains in the coming months.

Doak Washington B.C Doakinlay Aera

Count Milleraka The Count Held in Texas Court

Victor Milles known as The Count, a famed international con man, faced a Texas court after being arrested in the Blue Bouvet hotel. Judge Fe Y Minor ordered his appearance for hearing on swindling charges tied to a $15,000 bond and prior alleged currency counterfeiting.

Victor Milles Froxan Fe. Y. Minor Miller Mheriffe Mels Blue Bouvet Hotel Boston Bonding Company Boston Enark Aflicr Fnte Englenes Ed O'zrell Secret Service Tom Gloint Licdeas Niegras Tyrer Miler Tudge Coust H. G. Nami Traic Maglen Man Burrenders Tudga Woder Whitch Neoni Milfor Haben Corps Anewer Horton Partin France

Cowboy to Herd Turkeys Wanted in North Dakota

Fragmentary notice from Fargo dated March 12 14 describes a unusual call for a “cowboy” to herd turkeys amid crop and water shortages. The readable text hints at a local employment or notice board item with scattered terms.

Fargo N. D North Datots Wanlalm

Pleasant Weather Is Forecast for 8 A Jarhoe

Pleasant weather is forecast for Thursday night and Friday with increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions across the northern part of the state. Jarboe says there is no threat of bad weather for the weekend with a minimum temperature around 56 degrees Friday morning, compared with 61 degrees Thursday.

Anc Frides Acros Jarboe Wales

Wimberley Murder Trial Set Amid San Marcos Shooting

In San Marcos on March 12 the murder trial of J Wimberley 61 of Wimberley formerly a solddon near San Marcos proceeds. The case concerns Riley W Plant a wealthy renegerate of San Antonio. A separate related incident left Helmuth Uerbold dead by a stray bullet from Wimberleys gun.

Wimberly San Mancos Erng Ss. J. Wimberley Wimberley Soltdon San Marcos Riley W. Plant Ina San Antonio Flint Nocourt Wimberles Helmuth Uerbold

Five Die in Duncan Oil Explosion at Home

A kerosene explosion in a Duncan Oklahoma home killed five people. The victims include Mrs John Phirl o and her two year old daughter, Ed Thilo age 22 and his family, and two other women. The blast occurred when a woman tried to start a fire by pouring fuel from a gallon can into the stove. One child was rescued.

Duncan John Phirlo Mra Ed Thilo Bee Tne

Europe Sundered by Unrelenting Blizzard Grip

A March 12 report from London notes Europe enduring a fierce blizzard from Germany France Austria Scandinavia and Britain. Widespread storms continue with little pause since last week, disrupting travel and daily life across the continent.

London Europe Germany Feange Austria Seite Selanit Scandavia Helland

Progressive Aid Plans Aired At Washington Conference

The Progressive conference in Washington debates unemployment and industrial mobilization aiming to map a legislative program for the next session. Norris of Nebraska leads a call for a broad plan covering tariff, unemployment, power, agriculture, and government reform. A general staff concept and public employment measures are proposed along with unemployment insurance and better job placement systems. A farm relief committee is named to study agricultural relief proposals.

Washington, D. C Progressive — Conference Senglor Norris Nebraska Lafolletta Wikcontgin Calla Wisconsin Republicus George EB. Lone Labor Bureau of New York City Leo Wolman National Bureau of Economic Research Wolman Norris Trafellette Comittee Renster Borah Idaho Borah Bred Cammeings Wort Collins Cole Milo Nene Des Moines Iowa Joby A. Simpeon Oklahome City Waonamaker St. Matthews B. C Shipslead Furmte-Laber Minnesota Thomas Democrat Oklahoma Frazier Republican North Dakota Brookbart Epublican Town McGill Kansas Joseph L. Brietow Fairfax, Ve Ball Moose Tex Publican Ayres Democrit Hanne Campbell Lowe Edward WH Costigan For Costigan Colorado William Wirth Columbia Ale

Women Prepare to Govern Second Town in Arkansas

In Northern Arkansas Yellville recently elected women to office, and Humphrey in the south central region may follow as women look to fill mayor and marshal roles. The town sizes are about 2500, with voters awaiting entries from masculine aspirants and a potential shift to women-led municipal government.

Arkansas Momphrey Yellville Muhicina Caceus

WICKERSHAM DISRUGSES REPORT IN BOSTON PROHIBITION DEBATE

Boston March 12 Min Wickersham head of the federal law enforcement commission discussed the prohibition report. He defended its conclusions, noting costs were far under 200000 and that critics overstate expenses. He warned the commission may cease existing after July 1 as it reviews expert reports.

Boston Min Wickersham Law Enforcement Commission Loins Comminston Chatrain Doston Chamber of Commerce Wickersham Conmission Enid Dermission Ibe Hquerwil Osse

Judge Declines to Free Ex Solon in Liquor Trial

Washington D C March 12 Justice Peyton Gordon denied a motion for directed verdict of acquittal by Edward E Denison former Hlinda representative charged with possession of liquor Defense argued the government failed to prove a case and that the liquor trunk seized in his office two years ago was not under his control or knowledge of its contents

Washington, D. C Peyton Gordon Incluy Edward E. Denison Hlinda Sunnsel Mustion Denivan

Watering Cotton Violation of Law

AUATIN March 12. Devices that place water in cotton during ginning or after the process violate state law. The gin supervision chief in the state department of agriculture warned owners today.

Auatin Rb.icher State Department of Sgriculture

Cardinal Mundelein to Attend College Dedication

Cardinal Mundelein of Chicago will attend the inauguration of a new college for the propagation of the faith, built with American funds, it was learned today. The ceremony marks a key event in church education and overseas missionary support.

Canterbury J. V Picepont Morgan Jeruealem Associated Presa Holy See Jerusalem Vatican Cardinal Mundelein Chicago College For the Propagation of the Faith Todus

Ex Chancellor Hermann Mueller Fights Ill Health

Berlin reports former Chancellor Hermann Mueller is very low in health amid a recurrence of an old ailment. Doctors say he remains under care and monitoring as officials express concern for his condition.

Germany Very Berlin Hermann Mueller

Houston Financier Dies at Home Leader in Building Industry

Jonas Shean Rice, 75, renowned financier and founder in Houston's building sector, died at his home after a brief illness. He helped shape local development and supported community projects through decades of service. He is survived by relatives and a legacy of civic involvement.

Houston Mnceh Jonas Shean Rice Todes

Weather Forecast for Antonie Area Sees Warmer Weekend

Partly cloudy tonight with warmer Friday. Southerly winds shift to stronger speeds over the weekend. Expect highs around the mid 60s and overnight lows in the 40s with increasing humidity. Friday cloudy then warmer Saturday with sunny intervals and a brief risk of northwest breeze. The forecast covers Antonie and nearby regions with general easing by Sunday.

Testimony Opens In Wimner Trial In District Court

Kenneth Wimner financier faces jury in Ninety-fourth District Court as indictment reading and presentation of 50 exhibits begin. Assistant district attorneys read the eight page indictment in relays while defense declines to waive the reading. A small crowd attends as jurors are sworn and questioned, with potential bias noted among several panelists.

Kenneth Wimner Ninety-fourth District Court Tabaing Btate F. Laden Charles Matthers We McCrory Wimer Wimner Richardson Company Ste Attite Attorptys Dave Walger

Major Beasts Wolf Attack Near Highland Park

Walter Baker, a 10 year old, was attacked by a wolf in the 1500 block of Highland boulevard as Major A B Warner tried to help. The wolf bit near the boy’s throat before being killed by Officer J J Calderon. Kim Kennedy carried the child home for medical care. The animal wore a chain, suggesting captivity, and may have escaped from a nearby yard near Highland Park Elementary School.

Walter Baker Jr Highland Boulevard Young Baker A.B. Waener Iond Boulevard Walter Baker Tyearett Jacge Wolk Waller Warner Kim Nenedy Loud Bia Bowis J. J. Calderon Hy Child Owen W. Killer George Robinson Essa Walter Hig Wand Park Ella Keardy

Retired U S Naval Officer Dies in California Harbor

Capt. William D. Brotherton, 60, retired United States naval officer and commander of the Mississippi where an explosion aboard a ship near San Pedro in June 1024 killed 48, died that night of heart failure after retiring from active duty in February 1027.

Digun Beach Call William D. Brotherton N. 5 Mississippi San Pedro

Prohibition Director Woodcock Announces 300 New Agents

Prohibition Director Woodcock announced the addition of 300 new Alcohol Control agents as part of a tougher dry law enforcement push. The measure aims to expand auditing and enforcement across jurisdictions to curb violations.

Washington, D. C Cémfalan Des Law Vickstire Aay Prohibition Woodcock

Classified ads jumble lists sale items and jobs

Fragmented want ads describe a 1920 era car for sale priced at $585 alongside job seeks and real estate notes. Mentions include a 75 Sport Roo ster, a structural care driller with twenty years experience, poultry houses and chicken coops, a 1030 model Majenite radio set, and a clearance event with unclear details. The text is garbled and overlapping with misread classifications and prices.

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