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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1931

Page

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Press and world affairs mirror a restless era

In a tumult of quotes and opinions the piece surveys journalism, politics, and science, noting Hobsonlike doubts about oil gains and rubber substitutes. It recalls England's Varna stance in 1878, Russia's rubber experiments, and social pressures, ending with King Prasad Ripok seeking solace after a cataract surgery.

George Deenard Shaw Fie Tord Salisbury England Varna Franke Russia Prasad- Ripok Sam America

Army Budget Cut Studied As U S Faces Big Deficit

President Hoover and War Secretary Worley lead a high level review in Virginia to find temporary economies in the War Department. Key generals and officials examined army expenses while Hoover plans weekend sessions to tackle the federal deficit and weigh cuts to military programs and public works.

U.S Amt Tapidan Bay 9 INA Eparlave War Department Hoover Mooser Army Wood of Indies House Appropriations Committee Hurley SlecArthur Aastelent Payne Muscles Atlatl DeWitt Brown Colocerr United States Team Pennsylvanis Iis Boreeluck Roling

Weather Forecast Near Bes Detenie Meg Vicinity

Unclear forecast fragment notes variable winds and warm daytime temps. References Bale Deming area with a possible thunderstorm risk later, and northerly winds diminishing.

Bale Deming Sun Ray Mmeewkat Warwer

Ex Afghanistan King Pilgrims to Islam Shrine in Mecca

Universal Srealee Egypt May 1 heir Artonwleh of Afghanielin travels to Mecca to pray for forgiveness as he seeks unity of Islam. Ansanul Jahaunde tours the Holy Shrine, describing the meteorite Kasha as a symbol guiding revival. He reports talks with King Ibn Saud on restoring Muslim power and glory.

Universal Srealee Samo Egypt Artonwleh Haly of Holies Rolary Mecca Alleh

Governor Bilbo Injured in Mississippi Car Crash

Governor Theodore Bilbo of Mississippi suffered a fractured arm when his automobile ran off the road between Jackson and Poplarville and turned over. He was briefly injured but later attended several rankers at his office after his arm was bandaged.

Jackson, Mies Amy D CINS Theodore Bilbn Mississippi Here Poplarville

Japanese Airman Lands on Island

A Japanese airman flew from Tokyo to San Francisco and landed at Naira in the Rarilea Mand group near Hokkaido. The Rarilea lie off the coast near the main Japanese islands and extend toward Kamghatken in the southeast region.

Dagensnesgier Tokio Mey Reiji Yoshihara San Francisco Naira Nemtuto Hokkaido Island Rarilea

Bugs' Beer Elopes With Follies Girl

Arthur Beer noted humorist eloped in New Jersey with Ziegfeld Follies star Louise Andrews. They wed quietly in Union City with only the bride's aunt and another relative present.

Bugs Nework Arthur Boge New Jersey Louise Andrews Justice of the Penre Meo Tayle Andrewa Proapiit

Lillian Leitzel's Ashes Arrive Ahead of Circus Visit

The ashes of world renowned aerialist Lillian Leitzel arrived in the United States and will be buried in the fall when the circus she was associated with visits. Leitzel died in Hagen Denmark on February 14 after a fatal fall.

Andyerual Hergute Long Brace Cait Tillian Teitzel

Train Wreck Toll Reaches Five Dead in Mexico

Five people died when a day coach of a fast Mexico City train derailed in Veracruz state. The disaster halted travel as authorities, including Ambassador to Washington Manuel Tellez, investigated the crash. Reports from Vera Cruz described the accident and casualties while the exact cause remained unclear.

Mexico City INS Vera Cruz Ceporte Manorl ‘Tellez Meztean Ambasaador Washington Americas Tullman Cata

Foreign policy bared by Otimgon

Secretary of State Slimson, in a radio address, reaffirmed the Hoover Stimson policy of aiding Americans abroad without using force to collect debts. He warned against imperialist accusations, cited past U.S. actions in Haiti and Nicaragua, and urged a safer, more cooperative approach with neighbors while preserving traditional traditions.

Washington, SD Slimson Hoover-Stimson Elihu Wool Linu Klvin United States Congress New York Secon Hague Conference Ale Moxien Haiti Nicaragua South America Enrmilen Crisies Buwerée Alate Thea Sorewpils Mexico Stimson

Grain program behind schedule in Soviet analysis

Washington May Rosin de Celling behind in grain sowing this spring according to American cables received by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics from Agriculture Attache Steere in Berlin. The current information is correct, and the situation appears most unfavorable for a rising crop this year.

Vanlersa Washington, D. C Rosin de

Michelson dies after long career in science

Dr. Albert A. Michelson, renowned American physicist and Nobel laureate, died at 11:11 p.m. in Pasadena after six weeks of illness. He dictated final instructions to assistants, completed plans for publishing final results on light measurement, and inspired colleagues as funeral arrangements began.

Pasadena Cal INS Albert A. Michelson bin Klesp Is Pasadena Tone University of Chicago Michotron Walter Bliss Michelson Francis G. Feasa Wilson Dr. Michelson Sheldon Dick Provincetown Mass Blim Bliss Chicago Michelson'aather Phillip Biaga Mya Foster Carnegie Institute of Technology Dr. Michélson Irvinie Ranch Orange Counts Batiles Pease Pearson Lin Miss Saint Yoon Ae Lease Tearson Mont Bally Mount Baldy Irvines Ranch Osange County Nia California Drofesae Michileon

Brooks Dying as Doctors Say He Won't Live Till Morning

Dr. P Brooks president of Baylor University struggles for life in Waco hospital. He faced death with hope fading, determined to sign as many of the 423 diplomas as possible for the next graduating class despite advancing weakness. Hospital staff report he endured pain but remained cheerful. Family members and many supporters sent flowers and messages across the state.

Waco P. Brooks Baylor Wniscernity Lin Tesnital Sin

Stray Bullets Hit Barber Shop Patron

A barbershop patron was struck by stray bullets while removing a firearm in a barber shop. The incident occurred near Guadalupe Street at 10 p.m. Saturday, prompting police to investigate. no further details on injuries or suspects were provided.

Evera South Trains Street Guadalupe Street

Gang Terror of 20 Years Ago Killed in New York

The body of Vincent Qailnes, once known as a gang terror, was found on West Fourth Street with a knife wound to the throat and head and face battered. Police say a hit and run motorist caused death, but evidence suggests foul play linked to his notorious past.

New York City Deresiun Crowley Ars Wownna Weil New York Vincent Qailnes Ganz Jennis Grad Tolny West Dirty-fourth Street Serosa Gattney Katerions

Siamese king to undergo eye operation in New York

In a Purchase New York mansion bathroom converted into an operating room, King Promdab­sook of Siam will have a cataract removed by Dr John M Wheeler assisted by Dr Thavara Chagant and others. The first conference with surgeons was held tonight noting another cataract forming in the other eye.

Dalersad Sethow New Yoris Ovhirhal Purchase King Promdbsook Siam Schodure John M. Wheeler Thavara Chagant The Royal Robert A. Cooke New York Hay Foyer Thomas A. Johnson Hugh 8. McKeown Whitelaw Keil

Wildcat Stevens II Held on Charge of Assault

San Antonio wrestler known as Wildcat Stevens II was held Saturday night on charges arising from a dispute with Mrs Melvin Carepkey at 1210 South Walters Street. The case involved threats and an alleged pistol fire after Stevens demanded she travel with him to Mexico. Investigating officers traced him to Harlingen where he was seized.

Brest San Antonio Baelogen Melvin “Carepkey Walters Street Aent Avotl Iscal Acrong Man Trank Moore Hare Nexen J. J. Calderon Tate Queshun Rolice Mea Temphe Keigh Stevens Calderon Enat Wistol Abe Mexico Chie Puliive B. W. Anglin Harlingen Anglin Darlingen Saturdes

Boy Crushed by Wheels of Track

Unclear clipping reports a boy injured near a track area as a vehicle or wheels caused a mishap. Details are fragmented with names and places partially unreadable, making exact identities and location hard to determine.

Labor to Support Rail Rate Increase

The proposed 10 percent rail rate rise faced mixed reaction in Chicago. Support came from labor unions fearing wage and job losses, while progressive groups and opponents warned of harm to workers and broader market costs. Official union organs urged caution but did not reject the plan.

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