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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1931

Page

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Fragmented 19th Century News Piecemeal Incarcerations

A garbled OCR fragment reports a sentence for Cleheth Moffett of Werertwn to four to as years at hard labor in Dannerior prison. It mentions a theft of a chicken and a critique of 800,000 volt experiments by Dr. Coolidge with a photograph of a radiant tube. The piece references Russia's labor economy, Britain’s dole, and a macabre tale of a beheaded bullock and misidentified bees. It closes with Miss Schwarz’s suicide club confession and a note about continuing on Page 8.

Ednran Hank Judge Wyman Cleheth Moffett Werertwn N. X Dannerior Anka Labor Britain

Weather forecast for obscure locale with unclear details

A rough weather note from an old newspaper fragment describes unclear temperatures and conditions. It mentions scattered light precipitation and references several place names and dates in a garbled way, leaving the exact forecast and timing uncertain.

Hurley denies Rift between MacArthur and Davison

The War Department says plans for 872 aircraft over Chicago and eastern U S will still feature a Boston to New York flight path with headquarters in Boston. Secretary Hurley rejects rumors of friction between General MacArthur and Assistant Secretary Lavernon and notes only minor changes to the maneuver’s timing and attack over New York.

Dslerraal Service Washington, D.C Wat Chicago United States Boston New York Toston Wladh Hurley Patrick J. Hurley New York City New Moriwaleh Roote Douglas MacArthur Mf Stiff Aeronautics Vrubee Lavi Geerelacy Hurley Dartey Ohio Hurley Wald

MacArthur Takes Charge of Maneuvers

General Douglas MacArthur assumes supreme command of coastal defense maneuvers set to begin on the Atlantic seaboard. The change followed earlier plans devised under War Secretary Davison and General Summerall, with Davison noting the project’s broad scope across air and land defenses.

MacArthur Washington, B. Cy INS Army A MacArthur Off Canal Atlantis Seaboard West Davison New York Davson Ena Vera Charles P. Summerall Alutf Lnttee MacArthne Nemy Tmrlaon Davingn Dayton Ohio Page & Gel

Buffalo Hunt in Dallas as Nine Beasts Run Rampant

In North Dallas a wild buffalo hunt erupts when a herd escapes a movie shoot. Police, firefighters, and ambulances respond as the animal charges through University Place and Holland Park. One buffalo is killed after charging a crowd. multiple officers are shot at during the pursuit.

Dallas Dallar Terex Lnte Ning Buffalo Crom Ia Movie Company Calla University Place Holland Park Oak Grove Mayera

Naval fuel oil contracts awarded for 1952

Washington May 10 announced today contracts for 2 014 150 barrels of naval fuel oil for east coast use in fiscal 1952. The approximate total cost is 1 760 008 dollars. Magnolis OS company will supply about half the oil and the remaining by about a dozen other companies.

Uditetaae Bertier Washington D.C Magnolis OS Company

King Opens U S Exhibit at Rome in inaugural remarks

King opens US exhibition at Rome marking the American Academy showcase. In his address he congratulates three exhibitors for special recognition: Cecil G. Nrngen, David Rubine of New York, and Donald M. Matthen of Winston-Salem.

Siniveraal Vergice Rome Fey Victor Emanuel Elena Jodas American Academy King Thean Wingled Cecil GC. Nrngen David Rubine New York Donald M. Matthen Winston-Satera

Chicago Weather Report Hints at Sudden Cooling

Chicago notes a rapid temperature drop from 29 degrees to 8 degrees within two hours as a cold wind off Lake Michigan shifts. May 16 reports show similar chills in other Middle West cities with readings from the 80s to the 90s in some areas and 94 at an unnamed location.

Pere Ea Eee Chicago Lake Mitchigan Haness City

Lightning Strikes Kerr Ranchmen Near Kerrville

Two Kerr County ranchers were struck by lightning late yesterday while working three miles apart. Ernest Lene Wober was knocked down by a bolt, while Benendber Ralnt narrowly escaped death a mile away.

Kerrville Texas Lothere Kerr Copay Ernest Lenewober Dave Biebendber Ralnt

British Presses Attack League Opposition Outline

A May 10 dispatch reports a broad British press opposition to the League of Nations. Editors like Lord Beaverbrook and papers including The News Statesman and The Daily Express challenge league prerogatives and insist Britain must retain sovereignty and the right to shape its own destiny.

Wangeceal Cstrine Specia Cab London League of Nations Lord Beavervroos The Insmidon Dairy Express Weedy Journal News Statesman

Unemployment in April Declines in Major Sectors

Report notes 226 establishments tracked in 15 groups, Austria context unclear. April employment at 4,105,470 with combined earnings around $115.4 million weekly. Bureau of Labor reports overall unemployment down 6.2 percent from March as wage data and industry groups show improvement.

Washington, D. C INS Austria

Capone Giving Short Measures Caper Hits Chicago

Chicago Mayor and city authorities faced complaints from beverage vendors about Capone era bootleg operations. Vendors allege barrels delivered were consistently three to five gallons short, paying full $35 prices for undersized batches. Local officials said to enforce accurate measures.

Tubversal Service Chicago AL Capone Bier Syediesie Aelig Spoekessy Propertiems Grélo Capans Wren

Extra Session Demanded Amid Labor Pressure

Washington May 10 insurgents led by Senators Ton Rollette and Brookhart pressed for an extra session of Congress. They cited labor threats and business unease as indicators of economic strain. Democrat King warned of a billion-dollar deficit and proposed a new tax bill on gifts estates and higher-income brackets to fund government needs.

Washington, D. C Ateilies American Legion Rieck Oo Capitol Bil Congress Tonrollette Republican Wisconsin Brookhart Iowa Amerean Legion King of Trak Senate Meanwhite Beran Aise Tees Eco

DO X Awaits Favorable Weather for Flight Start

Berlin May 16 German airliner DO X waits for better weather to begin its trans South Atlantic flight from Telama Portuguese Guinea to the Fengilian coast. Designer Dr Laurice Dornier said the DO X will take off at the most favorable moment with forecasts predicting strong headwinds tomorrow.

Uurerrmal Beevue Berlin Do-X Telama Laurice Dornier

Six Spanish priests expelled by Mexico sail for abroad

Corrernal Servite, MEXICO May 16 report six Spanish priests expelled by President Tascano Ortiz Kubie were outward bound on the liner Yolendam. The expulsion decree accused them of violating religious regulations promulgated in 1080 granting government custodians over church property and forbidding religious instruction.

Corrernal Servite Mexico Chpxy Tascano Ortiz Kubie Tov

Estate Offer to Alfonso in France by Mrs Bootz

NICE France May 16 Mrs GB I Bootz of Philadelphia offers her dQ room at the Chatéau Cremat near here for Don Alfonso te Bours bow former king of Spain on the insinlinvent plu. Mrs Beets lists the chateau with 2,000.

Lairersa Service Nice France GB. I. Bootz Philadelphia

Immunity Protest Will Be Ignored by State Department

A protest by Representative Gebafer of Nomablican Wisconsin regarding immunity and environment is reported to be ignored by the state department. The notice from Universal Befeice in Washington indicates the protest will not influence official action.

Universal Befeice Washington, D. C Gebafer Nomablican Wisconsin State Department Te. Tdoy

Government vows nationwide drive on racketeers

Washington May 30 Attorney General Mitchell spoke on a Columbia network promising an unremitting war on hoodlums and racketeers. He urged stronger federal enforcement while noting most crime is a state matter and urged local authorities to act with public support. He floated a temporary anti trust measure to aid business law enforcement and stressed continued federal action against gangsters.

Universal Berview Washington D. C Department of 4UN Fire Whr Houllog Rnpd Ronferred Mitchell Tomfgke Columbia bin Department Fla Department of Ériial Gaves Kessney Department Fei Atale Police Marisirages Peice

Ryder Sentenced 3 Years in Prison

New York May 1 Harold Hustell Heder a broker whose firm faced a 2 090 000 loss in a brokerage house pleaded guilty to grand larceny and was sentenced by General Sessions Judge Corrigan to three to ten years in Sing Sing prison for the theft and related financial crimes.

MNT Beyese New York Harold Hustell Heder Sing Siug Testler Aho Comprar General Sessions Corrigan

Legionnaires Claim Veterans Dissected in Los Angeles

An American Legion communication from Star Post No. 46 in Los Angeles alleges veterans who died at Los Angeles General Hospital were dissected and cremated without proper burial rites. The message requests an investigation and will be read publicly.

Calverans Star Post No SOD American Legion Los Angeles General Hospital

Man Blinded Wife Is Held After Rail Way Accident

D C Heott, a West Forgton street rail way brakeman, was assaulted when a terrifying incident left him blinded. His wife, Afr Alvina Wwolf, was taken into custody by detectives J. O. Gray and H. O. Verrow as the couple faced a tense, unresolved confrontation at their home.

Tye D. C. Heott Forgton Street Ray Scott Abert B. Green William Geo Travis Street Afr Alvina Delartives J

Briand's Plan for Austro German Customs Union

May 10 session of the League of Nations Commission focused on a proposed Austro German customs union. Foreign Minister Briand of France and German officials weighed the plan amid warnings of potential conflict. Three prohibition agents were discharged for drinking beer seized in operation.

Verberang Peestee Driand of Universe Service Washington, D. C Prohibition Prohibition Bureau

New Coin to Honor Washington's Birth Centenary

Washington May 16 The Secretary of the Treasury will invite artists nationwide to submit designs for a new commemorative piece to be issued next year for the two hundredth anniversary of George Washington's birth. The coin will bear the obverse seal of Washington.

Washington, D. C Secretary of Treasury Amerion Fa Soundit George Washington

Connor and Four Others Escape San Angelo Jail

Five inmates including J B Connor break from Green County Jail at San Angelo during a morning escape. A man believed to be Alba Pitts wounded in a 91 mile chase near the border as police pursue toward Del Rio. Keys found, fugitives possibly heading toward the Mexico line as state rangers sweep the region.

Tosae J. B. Connor R. W. Morrison Rill Albn Pitts San Angela Wynnlor Tin Boring Conner Pitts San Atieita Coors Tert Ric Spein Green County Sann Angelo H. Bf Ozone Barnhart del Rio Mesiec Qzong Ite Saturnias San Angelo San Angely Dig End Sheffield Sandersom Gig Bend Trusty Connor Wilkes Quipo Conroe Texas Alba Pitts Oklahoma Eb, R Usackie Maretin

For Sale and Help Wanted Classified Oddities

Odd want ads list used Studebaker sedan, priced around 943 dollars, and a garbled assortment of job seeks and services. Items include oils and paints at 1.45 a gallon, a misphrased managerial candidate, and rental offers. Contains numerous misspellings and unclear details but shows a busy classified page with vehicles, jobs, and rentals.

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Pusziel Russia Mise Laulae Schwarz Nanray County Ju. 1 Miss Schwarz Clect Hey Anecad Reclan Tesey Parti Chewis Kareaz U. S. Air Armada BR. W. Torch Benut Naval Kerr Ranchmen England London Robert Welles Ritchie Daily Express Brita Ee Schertleiz Cox J. L. Gaevin Sunday Observer Ellitorial Amerita Feust League Lord Dearrrbrook Express Feuleray Lnen Capone Sail Alfonso Ryder Legionnaires Morrison Big Bend Liberty J.B. Goance Bexar County Hearris I Angelo Tralea Tom Green County Maxico Vatelen Studebeker Teaas Meerse Imaneger Speate Ee Classifteation
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