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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes cite Arthur Brisbane and Senator Borah discussing silver coinage, gold, and international finance. Mentions steel of wheat and goods depots, US economic mood, and foreign policy questions. Ends mid-sentence with continued discussion on markets.
Weather outlook shows mild temperatures with light winds. Expect readings around mid 50s to low 60s, with party day Friday through Sunday bringing warmer intervals and light southerly breezes over the Rio Grande valley.
Reports from Tokio describe rising tensions in Manchuria as Chinese forces fortify a northern city against an imminent Japanese attack. Marshal Chang Hsü Tsang leads provincial defenses while Japanese and Soviet maneuvers spark belligerent posturing amid border clashes and troop mobilizations.
The United States and eight allied nations plan to invoke a provision of the civil power treaty signed at the Washington conference of 1921 to restore peace between China and Japan in Manchuria. The renewal was approved at the state department and coordinated on August 2.
Readable fragments show various monthly rents and apartment addresses in Crockett area listings. Mentions 115 Eat 4869 month, 223 Melson APARTMENTS B month, 423 month, and other irregular figures with unclear street names.
Phoenix Arizona October 81L Unable to replace the parts mentioned Agnes Li Ko and Wiig Satwurl, Frank Vauce, the apartment house Sweer, said today he would convert the tragedy scene into a museum. More than 2000 were out already paid 10 cents each to see the
Chicago police and immigration officials prepare to deport Tamfengé O Mangane amid a citizenship application dispute. Investigators question Mangane over alleged past crimes while authorities cite prior convictions in Wid fields. The case centers on his claimed nonconvicted status and potential removal proceedings.
A Halloween prank near Nogaluga Street Bridge left Police Captain W. G. Dickman knocked from his motorcycle by a stretched wire. He was not seriously injured, but the incident caused brief concern and a local police investigation.
Continental Oil and Barnead Corp announced a price increase of fifteen cents per barrel on crude oil. The new schedule sets the average price at eighty cents for forty gravity crude, effective Monday.
Scion a 22 year old jobless man commits suicide. The deceased, once at Tulane University, was involved with a noble Polish Jamis context and died earlier today. Police report follow up details.
Washington dispatch reports Rep Homer Noch urges nonpartisan effort as Republicans and Democrats remain evenly split in the House, fearing no party will gain absolute control amid the current political mood.
Ost 81. Wheat prices brighten sentiment as trade leaders point to renewed prosperity. Jute Sareay, president of the hoard of trade, urged cautious optimism amid fluctuating markets and continued demand pressures.
Arizona officials renew the hunt for an accomplice in the Judd murder case after muddy black patent slippers, worn by Ruth Judd, were found hidden in a kitchen trunk area. Investigators say the footwear suggests possible involvement or knowledge of the crime and may point to a suspect moving near the canal area.
In Colorado Springs, Deacon G. Kink faces a prison sentence after a verdict of voluntary manslaughter in the July 20 shooting of Lewis T Palmer near the city outskirts. Palmer’s 18 year old daughter Glends was a companion at the scene.
As debate over reopening foreign debt settlements intensifies in Congress, Republicans and Democrats rally to oppose further reductions of wartime obligations owed to the United States. Representative John Renkin of Minnesota urges Democrats to block the move toward cancellation.
Will Rogers and Erle Pedley landed in Mexico to arrange a Meslean polo team for the alliance mission at Alviera field. The humorist announced the purpose of the visit, aiming to promote polo contact and cultural exchange during the trip.
Washington NC reports crude output hit a five year low for the month with total production at 3,713,000 barrels and an average of 2,221,000 barrels per day. The decline reflects reduced activity due to the East Texas field shutdown.
Gus Nall aged 31 of Gibbs street was wounded on the Menganton road after a midnight assault by a man and a woman. He drove to Detective Headquarters, collapsed at the hospital, and told of a deputy being involved. A pistol was found on him at the hospital. authorities report a deputy constable was present and a highway chase occurred 19 miles out Pleasanton road.
In Del Rio Texas a civil case涉及 Mina Britton's $59,000 suit against GoM Klink Marion Chip Reel operator Tony Mere. Judge Riley barred reference to hotel deposition evidence and ordered it impounded. Court will resume with Miss Britton testimony likely next Monday. trial adjourned after late readings from The Vesilon's Daughter.
In Washington D C witnesses urged memorialization of the late Speaker Nicholas Longworth with calls for erecting a veterans hospital in Cincinnati to honor him as the nation honors his legacy amid congressional diplomacy and wartime service reflections.
London report quotes singer Ganna Walska declaring she will never remarry after her marriage to Fernd McCormick. She says nothing could persuade her to wed again and reflects on her future.
Saturday national gridiron action featured upsets and dramatic comebacks. Dartmouth tied Yale 88 to 83 in a high scoring see saw game while Oregon overwhelmed undefeated N U. West and East clashes yielded a 14 to defeat for the East. Multiple regional results followed including Southwest Conference games S M U 9 Texas 7 Baylor 32 Texas Tech 0 TCU 7 Arkansas 0 and others with Army Colorado Michigan Princeton and more.
A gunman waited days in a Manhattan beverage store corridor before shooting Jeveryh Irady. Bullets hit him in the head and chest, and investigators pursued the suspect at the New York Central store complex as police searched for leads.
Texas state finances show a deficit of 4,754,584 in the general revenue fund with 6,764,690 existing balance. Treasurer Charlis Lockhart notes unpaid Confederate pension obligations totaling 1,927,138 and Medway department balance at 12,707,444 as highlights of the reported figures.
TONDON Oct 31. News says Thomas Snowden and Thomas Toowed, long loyalists in the coalition government under Prime Minister J. Thomens MacDonald, will be rewarded by King George for their loyalty. Snowden is slated for a high honor due to his age, with renewal of promise for Thomen to receive a new honor at the king’s hands.
Mahatma Gandhi, Indian nationalist leader, today declined an invitation to visit the United States. The offer, extended by a U S organization, was withdrawn amid miscues and mixed signals. Gandhi said he might consider it later in the year and referred to his ongoing work in India.
Madrid Oct. 41 The Spanish cortes has passed a constitutional article providing for the indirect election of the president of the republic. The president will be elected by members of parliament and an electoral college chosen by the people after two days of bitter debate.
A 10 point referendum submitted by the LB chamber of commerce to member organizations proposes modification of restrictions to expand production and supply options. The text outlines aims to ban wasteful practices and tighten controls while seeking to modernize anti trust provisions.
Edison heir Williat Fillson, son of the late Thomas A Edison, announced from Wilmington Delaware that he will commence a legal action next week. The case concerns ongoing disputes over inventor rights and control of family industrial interests dating back to the Edison fortune.
A Geneva league report notes only 16 of 54 nations replied by November 1 to the appeal for a halt in armament talks. United States, Soviet Russia and Japan among major powers showed intent or notification. Britain gave no clear response. The failure to secure broad appeal alarms officials.
Washington October plans were announced to suspend naval construction and limit shipbuilding during an agreed moratorium. The report notes government action to coordinate pauses in production with allied powers pending further details on scope and duration.
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