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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1931
Page
1
A fragmented item discusses a tram concept and a note on German intellect. The text cites Arthur Brisbane and mentions names like N M Schenck and Klowweauuces Bya amid unclear context.
The article surveys global speed records and engineering feats, praising British and German advances while noting American lag. It highlights Tritnin’s speed marks, Italian French British engines, and Swiss light coach innovation, then shifts to media exec Nicholas Behenck's stance on screening ads. It ends with a travel note from Ireland and a Mayors visit.
Air Armada defies weather as 688 planes of the First Div Air Corps join a two day demonstration over Chicago. Carrier ships and 96 National Guard observation craft depart from Fairfield Airport and Cleveland for flight to the Windy City. Demonstration to end with return to Hadopat for inspection before a New York top off.
Charlotte Nash Nison-Nirdlinger and Fred G. Nixon-Nirdlinger were acquitted of four counts of manslaughter in Philadelphia after a tense trial. The defense cited spousal jealousy and self defense as motives. Courtroom turmoil erupted when jurors reached a verdict after hours of testimony, with thousands of onlookers present and a mother collapsing in tears as an interpreter helped relay the restrained testimony.
CHICAGO May 2 The fresh arms aviator to arrive at the municipal airport today in the giant air maneuvers. Lieut EF Willard of Scott Field aided his plane and broke the propeller. He was not injured. Willard had flown from Metro, Tod where he stopped yesterday because of weather conditions.
Representative Laguardia of New York urges a constitutional amendment to empower the president to seize money and control industry and impose rationing on citizens during war, presented to the war politics commission in Washington D. C. May 20.
AUSTIN May 20. The Senate approved the Holder bill after edits raising a one cent per 100 pounds tax on venient and a one cent tax on supply car ton costs. The final vote stood 23 to 5 as amendments were placed before passage.
Partly cloudy through Wednesday night and Thursday with low near 28. Wednesday and Thursday show highs around 34 with light winds. Then clearing later Wednesday night into Thursday, cooler air moves in from the Grande valleys. Mild conditions expected next day with a chance of light showers toward Thursday evening.
Lingoen Neb residents form a cooperative food club to tackle a looming shortage. They plan a large scale effort with men and women contributing days of work to earn food and supplies for pest winter, hoping to stave off hunger if conditions stay low.
WASHINGTON May 20 The 1899 wholesale dollar value gained in buying power due to rubber market shifts and the labor department findings. The report notes higher purchasing power across commodities with declines in butter cheese meats and flour while auto and other costs rose.
Biolags Induy reports Antonio Tague Jurado received life imprisonment for desecrating Catholic church property during recent riots. Two others got long sentences. all were convicted by a court martial.
Unofficial returns show George D. Nogale, city auditor, elected mayor of Denver. Mayor Benjamin F. Stapleton finished second seeking a third term, Otto Bock, former chairman of the public utilities commission, placed third in the municipal election.
In Mattoon Illinois on May 20 a man named Johnson confessed to killing a mother and her two young daughters aged 2 and 4 after entering the station area. The suspect, formerly of Arkansas, was believed to have strangled and beaten the victims before surrendering to authorities.
ARNSEY CITE New Jersey May 20 Ruth Nichols expected to begin her solo flight across the Atlantic within a week Colonel Clarence De Chamberlin her aeronautical adviser says she will not today The plan awaits suitable weather and aviation conditions before departure
Geneva chosen as site for League of Nations and disarmament conference proceedings. Officials announce venue and dates for 1932 talks.
Authorities say General Robert Dunlap of unknown unit was found killed inside a collapsed barn near the chateau of Cing Mars after a landslide. A farmer, Tenis Deiant, was recovered dead. a woman named Beinal was rescued in critical condition after sheltering in a cave-like refuge. Rescue teams used a tube to feed the injured survivor as debris cleared.
Han Qubrh pleaves innocence at arraignment for December murder of Jessie and Zoxin Griffith schoolteachers. Remanded to jail. preliminary hearing set for June 23. Former convict, hot represented by counsel at arraignment.
In Madrid on May 1 the Catholic publication Fl Tiebat resumes after a nine month suspension and appears with a strong protest against church closures during anti clerical administrations. The paper denounces the government action and calls for religious freedom and restoration of its publication rights.
Chicago May 2. Old fatalities at railroad crossings decreased 19 percent in 1930 vs 1920. The committee on prevention of highway grade crossing accidents referred the safety section of the American Railway regulatory body for review.
The accused slayer, facing charges in Oklahoma, was moved safely by train from a Kansas facility to the McKinley county jail today. The transfer was arranged through legal counsel and court channels with no incident reported.
In Bemulin on May 20 a birthday tribute honors General Von Kluck Hale reaching eighty five. The message notes hearty health and family gathering despite age, with a ceremonial greeting and well wishes from relatives.
Ralph Barton, noted caricaturist and restless art world figure, committed suicide in his New York penthouse apartment citing being broke and fearing insanity. He left multiple notes, one describing insanity fears, another with an apology and 35 dollars, and another for the aid at his apartment.
May 20 report notes Six Companies Incorporated must begin work on Hoover Dam if not already started. The deadline for project initiation and completion terms is implied by the six thousand thirty five class gram day.
Vatican confirms the Holy See has not yet recognized the Spanish republic. A semi official Vatican statement clarifies the current status of relations amid the ongoing political crisis in Spain.
J F Henson of 1810 South Palmetto Street was struck by a car at the corner of South Mores and Aulrigues streets and injured severely. The driver fled the scene without stopping and drove away after the impact toward the Robert T. Green hospital for treatment.
Two defendants face conspiracy charges over a forged Western Union money order. The complaint alleges Huderns Kellman arlator and Tf Te Letera conspired to forge Robert C. Kingsbury’s name to a Chicago issued money order on May 4 and forged in Enredo on May 6.
WYOME May 20. H Sinclair chairman of Sinclair Consolidated Oil company says at the union meeting that prices are near bottom and showing little upside in the near term.
Washington May 26. The American Federation of Labor urged united action by wage earners to resist wage reductions and organize the un organized. The labor department secretary warned against general wage cuts, saying such moves would violate faith with workers who promised to maintain wages.
Fragmented ad items list autos homes rooms pets and bargains. Sedan advertised for 1100 with classification notes. busa home in Monte Vista with three bedrooms two baths offered at 7000. Hour room apartment on Klog's Court with appliances reduced to 30 per month. Miscellaneous items and opportunities appear across classifieds with multiple typos and garbled text.
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