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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1931

Page

8

Nautilus Begins Freshwater Diving Tests En Route to Pole

Aboard the Arctic submarine Nautilus, a 10 man expedition sails from Yonkers toward Poughkeepsie for freshwater diving tests at Hindson’s tide waters. Visibility is poor as the crew prepares for submersion and final equipment checks before planned dives toward Spitzbergen and under Arctic ice.

Sir Hubert Wilkins Nia American News Corporation Ruviie Marine Corporades of America King Deslures New York Engineering Company Yonkers Hudson Poughkeepsie North Pole New London Cant Provinestows Macy Spitzbergen Alaska

Fragmented 1920s notes on stocks faiths and social views

A noisy column questions stock trends in April with tobacco shares rising and Adolphe Ochs optimistic about a fall recovery. It mentions Arab conflicts in the desert, Catholic actions in Argentina, and a pope critique of women in athletic exhibitions. It also mocks gender emancipation talk and parodies progressive rhetoric.

Adolphe, Ochs Carlsbad Tie Ioese Saya

Bastrop Women to Meet Saturday

Bastrop County Federation of Women's State Meeting announced for Saturday at the fairgrounds. The discussion theme is The Department of Education with Rev. Powell of Austin on the program. An entertainment pageant will be provided by the entertainment council.

Bastrop Basthod Texas Bastro County Federation of Women's Slahe Grounile Dlacualon Iatation TMT Powell Ate Oprincian Enmity Council

Towing Bandit Prey of Gabby in D C May

In Washington D C on May 2 a tor pistol bandit faced a taxi driver threat and was restrained by a passenger. Paul Alexander Clements 90 of Cherrydale Virginia hired Driver Newman at Second Street and Marsachusetta Avenue and brandished a toy firearm to compel payment before police arrived at the Second precinct. A second taxi driver Henry J Smith identified Clements as the assailant but could only produce 40 cents which Clements returned, and he was held for investigation.

Washington, D. C Hin Toy Treat A. Newnan Syatterilte Paul Alexander Clements Cheerydale Newman Second Street Marsachusetta Avenas Sixth Street Clements Siother Henry J. Smith Cherrydale Smith

New Rail Coach Fit for King From Sweden State Railways

GOTHENBURG May 2 A third class railway car described as fit for a king is unveiled by the Swedish State railways. The carriage runs about 75 feet, with center and end cushions, fully enclosed sides, and very large windows. It features 104 seats and reportedly cost 13 dollars.

Gothenburg Sailrost

Girl Pianist Adoa Corbett Impresses At Age Four

Greenville North Carolina May 2 Adoa Earle Corbett aged four is already an accomplished pianist having mastered several selections and plays entirely by ear.

Greenville N.C Adoa Earle Corbett

Bryan Tells of Reception on Secret Service Escort

The report describes an interview aboard a train with President Bryan, noting the old-time carriages and the escort by secret service agent William Y. Davenport. The destination remained concealed, with Davenport guiding Bryan toward a Missouri town but insisting details stay unnamed. The itinerary shows a Chicago stop and planned visits to Kansas City before returning home Tuesday.

Yahouting William Y. Davenport Secret Service Bryan Iryan Missouri Davenport Chicago Kansas City

Harlingen Dredge Plan Opposed by Army Engineers

SAN BENITO May 2 INS Col Mark Bonk of New Orleans said the Army Engineers Board opposed dredging a nine foot channel to Harlingen. He cited a business survey on Padre Island opposite the Colorado River mouth and a nine mile channel across Laguna Madre toward the valley town. He deemed Port Isabel harbor authorization sufficient for the valley.

San Benito INS Hugierr Tient Mark Bonk New Orleane Halle Army Board of Engineers Barbera Harlingen Padre Island Colorado River Port Tsnhel

Gas Mileage Claim and Patent Offer Across Car Models

Walter Ghienton of CHB Streat Wheaton TN patents War and Moisture Gun Saver and Carbon Eliminator for engines. Old Fords reportedly reach 60 miles per gallon, New Borda 61, other makes claim small gains. Mr Critchlow offers $10,000 prizes for trial reads and promises County and State agencies earnings.

Walter Ghienton Streat Wheaton Critchlow Critchhlow Tle Niso

Amtorg Manager Sails for Russia After Demand to Leave

In Washington May 2 Feodoy M Zyavkin head of Amtorgs central office in the United States sailed for Russia on government order after his visa expired last January and renewal was denied. Zyavkin had been admitted as an employee of a Russian wheat firm and later linked with Amtorg Trading Corporation.

William H. Grady Eve Ganett Stalin Russia New York Universal Services Washington D. C Feodoy M. Zyavkin Amatorg United States Thessia Iabor Zyavkin Dok Huseinn Wheat Corporation Inter Aintorg

Loveick Boy Dies of Poison in School Quarrel

GALESBURG Mich May 2 A high school senior Charles T Dibbins and his wife quarreled on school grounds leading to self poisoning. After failed reconciliations he bought poison and walked to the river where he swallowed it. The incident occurred after he had been celebrated by fellow students for his football play.

Galesbung Mich Charles T. Dibbins Gatesbury High School Bibbing

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