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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1931
Page
12
An 1883 event details a massive volcanic eruption near Sunda Islands that darkened the sky and left the sun blue. The piece also explains various Native American words for baby across languages, citing John Eltham as a source. It invites readers to send questions to Mr Ripley about syndicated letters.
A dense OCR mash of marriage notices lists numerous names, spouses, and addresses with scattered dates and hospital references. The readable portions mention individuals such as Frank Mf, Mamie Ay, Alex Ture, Marie Werthingten, Weldon E. Campiel, Beatrice, Carmen Higmond, and others, alongside hospital mentions like Green Memorial and various street addresses. The fragmentary text preserves formal record style without clear events or outcomes.
A chaotic list of court entries names individuals facing various charges and fines. Entries include drunkenness, disturbing the peace, liquor dealing, vagrancy, theft under 35, and other offenses. Amounts range from two to five dollars with many names repeated in different lines.
Uleuh A M Tupact claimed the April members golf trophy at the San Antonio Country Club. Frank Pancoant was runner up, losing to Tupact by one hole.
Hancock wins Olmos Arrow contest at the municipal golf course. RK Pe Uathenek wins the nearby event as practice day proceeds.
Kansas City, May 4007. DeWitt Lebourreau of Toledo, an outfielder with Yoledo of the American association, admitted striking Harold Dehlen and slapping a woman in Milwaukee last weekend. He said the actions were provoked and he denies intent to harm. he will accompany his team to Milwaukee for a series starting July 19. Lebourveau, who also admitted kissing a woman in attendance, has played in Kansas City before and was taunted at the Milwaukee game. He remains a target of fans as he reports to the team.
Hollywood rumor column notes John Wayne reportedly signed by Doc Cohn for Columbia on a five year deal. Mentions Anita Page, Jock Oakie, Terry Ray, Keaton, plus Marilyn Miller and others in various social scenes and industry gossip.
Obituaries for Anna Pring, Kamitani, Enrico Bartoli, Licomre N. Ginder, Matte Hoyt Hurley, Mary E. Friend, Isadora York, Alfred F. Tarob, Herman Herbert and related survivors. Funeral services planned across local churches and residences with details on spouses, children, and kin members.
Frenchy Cats crushed the Twenty-Third Infantry 10 to 0 to extend their winning streak to four. Cocks pitched well for Folinca, allowing three hits while Hunt and Jones limited Couch gains to six blows. A planned game against Charlotte at Glearlotte was called off due to a Charlott e player's death.
Cambridge, England May 4 UPI MMies Hertha Lewis renowned contralto with the Gilbert and Sullivan company died today from injuries after an automobile accident yesterday. She was 44 and had debuted in the role of Penzance in 19 and sung the major operatic parts worldwide.
Howard Hughes front page heroics spark theater bidding in San Antonio and nearby. Aztec and Texas theaters both advertise the film though neither has confirmed agency. Aztec manager Jim Landers notes the venue has shown Hughes and Milestones titles, while Texas manager Arthur Toker hopes to leverage the release to boost the Texas show.
Secretary of the Navy announced plans to inspect Pacific coast naval activities afloat and ashore. The report mentions private screenings and campaign efforts by managers to secure a late show, with letters and wires used to promote the event.
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