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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1931

Page

10

Democrats Face Tariff Difficulties in House Control Change

Washington Nov New dispatch outlines Democratic party tensions over tariff revision as Republicans hold thin margins in key votes. Analysts note pressure from progressives and the farm relief plan shaping expectations for the 193 two election cycle. House committees on agriculture and judiciary are poised for leadership under Democrats, with Vinson and Summers named potential chairmen.

Washington DE. C Hieweser Senate Corvists Fea Fariff Rome Tlenresente Tire Garver Meras Farar Xe- Blin Naval Aliaizn Vinson E Georrie Aary Hatton Summers Texas Judiciary

Advisory Council Named in Canal Group Meeting

New members elected to the Intracoastal Canal Association advisory council include Frank Beater Lavkiairt La and Frank Godehaux Abbe yville Jas Te M Stevens Victoris and State Senator W RK Tojkins jonzales elected to the Texas directorate. New members of the Lon Directorate are Goddious Monetci Thitodaar La hotels Kaplan La and EBourvevis New Orleans. Officers for life were chosen at the 1931 convention Ta filled for the 1932 convention Moncton and Jal ieston extended invitations for the 1933 session.

Lulernal Service Corpus Coristi Newls Godthore Council Lon Frectorate Goddious

Largest Plane British Plan To Lace Together Empire

British plan aims to connect the empire through a massive airship entry into service between Britain and Canada. The airship would project air supremacy and foster communications across the empire, despite earlier disasters and German aviation competition.

Hrimain Critain Dritwin Canada Empire

Wate Shoots Wee Listens in Desperate Crisis

In a Washington apartment at 1444 Wortet NW a police and ambulance call followed a revolver shot during a telephone confrontation with Mrs Meljyin Hazen visiting from Rhode Island. Mrs J G Payne, the building manager, reported the distressed message as the Hazens’ quarrel led to separation and a sailor husband was hospitalized in critical condition.

Wasitingson Meljyin Hazen Thode Island Wortet J. G- Payne Apartial WaWmen Stewart Vazen

Official Dialects Spark Language Tensions Across Spain

Spain contends with a growing Babel as official dialects replace a single tongue. Officials from Catalan Mallorquin Basque and Galician clash with Valencian reforms, while telegraph operators face potential federal decrees. The debate centers on how to balance regional languages with national communications.

Spain Valencia Aee

Tipping Ban Enforced by Italian Fascist Hotels

The National Italian Fascist Federation of Hotels and Tourism orders hotels to discharge staff who solicit tips and warns guests that tipping is prohibited. Hotels must display a four language notice informing guests that tips are forbidden.

TIO Nog

Largest Blast at Boulder Dam Rocks Nevada Side

Cape Morn on the Nevada side of the Colorado River was shattered by eight tons of dynamite. The blast marked the largest explosion during the construction of the liner dams near Las Vegas.

Boulder Dam Las Vegas U Cape Morn Nevada Colorado River Tre

How to Make Children EAT A Simple Remedy

A brief note promotes improving a child’s appetite through a California treatment described as a syrup of figs. It claims stasis, or smugish behavior, ties to poor hunger and suggests trying the remedy for a few days to stimulate eagerness to eat.

California Ubal Nature

Bride Mind Astorix Returns to Film Career

Mind Astorix, widow of Kronneh Hawks, resumes acting after secret marriage to Dr Frank Lin Thorpe in Yuma Arizona. The match, kept quiet amid a year of surprises, follows a fatal film set accident that claimed nine lives including Hawks.

Los Angeles Mars Astorix Franklin Thorpe Mind Astop Tore Dr. Thorpe Wrens Bravity Yuma Hart Miss Astor Kronneh Hawks

Today’s War Talk Warned Against European Entanglement

A fragmented New York editorial argues Japan’s moves in Manchuria and Russia’s stance threaten global stagnation. It urges avoiding entanglement with Russia to not antagonize Japan and contends European powers influence Asia while Americans watch. The piece frames Russia and China as targets in a shifting balance, warning against overreach and urging careful, brainy policy.

Europe Asia Japan Clina Hussie

Actress Marries Movie Director in Las Vegas Ceremony

Actress Marries movie director Wieder and Arline Budge were seen at a Los Angeles home in Teverdyis after a ceremony. Many relatives attended the reception that followed. The couple planned to travel to Vollyword where Maal operates a contract.

LOS Adumlea Rei Wieder Notion Plature Diseeter Arline Budge Nerve Angeles Teverdyis Uvaes Hte Britta Columbi Vollyword

Sheep Killer Trapped on Metocson Ranch

A creature described as a sheep killer has been cornered at the Metocson ranch near PALLON Nee. Authorities report the animal was tracked to the property and trapped, ending a local peril for livestock. No further details available.

Pallon, Nee Mack Bogr

Foreign bonds burn American investors with billions loss

New York dated Nov 7 reports a survey by the New York American Bankers Association showing widespread depreciation of foreign bonds and stocks sold to Americans since World War I. The study notes large public offerings of foreign securities, with figures suggesting massive losses and alleged large banker profits from foreign financing operations. It cites devaluations in Latin American instruments and specific country defaults, including Peru and Chile, amid a broader decline in market value of foreign debt held by U S private investors.

New York New York Aetican McFadien Sankers Live McFadden United States Shrinia

Nude cult sparks crowds as pilots monitor air lanes

A dubious protest tale centers on pilots circling air routes near a nude cult described in garbled prose. The fragment mentions a Campbell attorney and a legal ban, with chaotic wording about Nudist farms and police actions, but lacks clear facts or coherent events.

Potato weighs over two pounds at New York fair

Clyde farmer Joh Patt shows a heavy potato near Agguln New York weighing over two pounds with several large tubers in the lot, highlighting an unusually large harvest and a playful fair display.

N.Y Clyde

Honeymoon Couple Killed in Nebraska Auto Collision

In Brant Island Neb and on the Lincoln highways a honeymoon couple. The wreck claimed the life of Killet and Mrs. Ceelwin. One passenger survived and reported the crash as a fatal automobile collision. Local authorities investigated the scene and identified the couple.

Ceeelwin

Three Mexicans Dead as Mercury Drops

Three men in Mexico City are reported dead as a sudden drop in temperatures follows a period of heat. The fragmentary text mentions cold weather and a feared collapse, with broken references to a sermon, a chapel, and historical notes about Martin Luther, lacking coherent context or clear dates.

Mexico City Mesico City

Young Italian Soprano Debuts in Chicago Opera

A Chicago Civic Opera performance of Il Trovatore featured soprano Sera fina Di Teo in the role of Leonora making her debut. The artist impressed with confident control and strong vocal power, compensating for a challenging score.

Chicago Universal Seertea Mhicagn TonizhUs Chicato Civic Opera Ihcarald Ténlinn Serafina di Teo New York Leonora Tlosa Taisa Finn

Listen in Proves Luxury in Greece

Official counts show Greece has under 208 radio receiving sets nationwide. Many citizens cannot afford receivers as governments impose a radio license fee high by European standards, costing about 15 million drachma annually and equivalent to 322 in UK currency.

Reece Greece Nice Europe

Sheep Business Grows in Arizona Despite Humble Start

A Phoenix report traces Arizona sheep and wool industry from 1875 imports by John Clark to today’s thriving enterprise. The sector now supports about 3000 head and the market value reaches around 10 million dollars, reflecting a robust regional llama and wool trade.

Arizona Phoenix Ariz Arigna Bnree California John Clark le Hal

Mussolini Visit to Pope Not Set Despite Vatican Denial

Vatican quarters today denied reports that Premier Mussolini would visit the Pope on Monday. The Vatican said no arrangement had been fixed and no visit is scheduled at this time.

Vatican City Vatican Muscssini Pone

Leggers Too Poor to Pay Their Fine in Jackson Jail

In Jackson county Jail inmates are kept for unable to pay fines. Authorities report many prisoners remain jailed because they cannot raise the money, highlighting economic hardship and the impact on local justice.

Jackson Jackson County

Sardine Price Cut Hits Maine Packers in Eastport

Report says a price cut on sardines affects Maine canneries, ending a $2 per case baseline and triggering shifts in production. The Eastport plant and one other facility are noted as adjusting output in response to market pressure.

Maine Packers Eastport Sarrdine Packers VO Rims Ravard

Curtain Falls On Play As Comedy Becomes Tragedy

The curtain dropped on Othelto a South church troupe staged a scene turning tragic with Deslemona’s sudden collapse. Margeres A. AMelleynolus delivered the standout line while Deslemona died unseen moments after the stage action ended.

Othelto Pentemona Margeres A. Amelleynolus

Four Weeping Men Fill Colorado Death House

Four men were led into the Colorado penitentiary death house to await gallows execution. The condemned are Albert Carlson for murdering a Denver policeman, Joe Alaestas who killed a salesman in a robbery, J. E. Farmer who shot two men, and J. W. Foster who killed his wife and two children by setting them afire. The death watch was revived after a period of abolition for economy.

Canon Csty Colo INS Colorado Penitentiary Fone Albert Carlson Denver Joe Alaestas Obbery J. Farmer Toad J. W. Foster

Democrats 10 Pack Nominee Plays For Vacancy

Political circles discuss feasibility of candidate pools for a county office. Names floated include Weber, Johnson, and possible insurgent figures, with party lines and league opposition shaping the field. Observers note internal rivalries and cross‑party support could affect the nomination.

John K. Weber Berar County Democratic Executive Committee A. M. Chambers Dike Carl Wright Johnson Ring Lentern Iti Leagio Ilo Eile Ring Ruppert Johnson Mavenick Johnson Wold Ring League Maverick Weber Num Hera Versonn Lenge Foy Teague Stiong Republicad J.C. Wold Mational Stepublican Committee Grissolil Lewuhiean Gow. Anderson Mitocney Anil Jo Waraboch Ting Ivan A. Thrift Wimsell Wayne Davin Amercan Legion Ballyday Mery King Robbie

Chicken Industry Slumps Across The Nation

The department reports a drop in production as fewer chickens are being raised on U.S. farms. Officials estimate about a ten percent reduction, citing lower demand and regional delays impacting supply.

Walmington

Hales Faces Court Over Farm Incident Report

A fragmented court item notes a Johnson County farmer, a 45 year old identified as Nor Inniah Civablere, facing fines around 31 for a self stated action. The garbled text references a dispute, an assault claim, and a separate charging note against an individual named Crabtree in connection with a separate incident involving a landlord.

Hales Self Nor Inniah Civablere Johnson Farmer Vow Conta Axanit Beltery Crabtree Limachi Evanavilte Hie Landlard

Wing Damage Suit Pending After Seventeen Years

A prolonged civil action in DEMU court involving a Wing Damage case drags on for 17 years. The defendants face a $2000 damage claim tied to an automobile collision that reportedly resulted in the deaths of three parties. The suit's resolution has been delayed amid ongoing legal wrangling.

Prize Winning Hen Is Nine Years Old MEMPTIH

Cade Dantreath wins a prize at Tan toil na ayersse event with a nine year old hen. The owner, Haod Metlor, receives recognition for the animal named Lene of her Hilt.

Heiress Weds Clerk In Rend

Miss Helen Marie Greeley, age 19 per family, inherits $25,000 from her mother Mary J. Greeley. She marries Thomas G. Merigan of San Francisco, a clerk, in Los Angeles on November 7 under the supervision of Judge Viomay I. Graham who approved her guardianship of the estate.

Los Angeles Helen Marie Greeler Thomoas G. Merigan San Francisco Lowell High School Jadge Viomay I. Graham Inlin Lenks Folton Street

Black Return to Daingerfield as Rangers Arrive

A Black person was brought back to Daingerfield after local deputies and the county sheriff requested Rangers aid. The incident followed an alleged criminal event involving a white woman. authorities moved to prevent violence and restore order as reinforcements arrived.

JL. Porter Stejnty Wallace Fowler Wunt Barnes Tee Mos Daingerfield

West Coast Rail Line Connection Planned

The West Coast trade routes are set to link the Western Pacific and Great Northern lines, uniting two major networks. The joint operation aims to boost growth of American commerce by connecting routes west of the Rocky Mountains to Pacific ports, enhancing shipments to western regions.

San Frangusco Noy T Anvrlea Tienday Ieber Kansar Coun Uva Great Northern Fortien Recky Mountains

Worries Over Possible Senate Control After Deaths

Washington news notes Democratic and Republican shifts as the Senate balance teeters with recent deaths of Senators Morrow and Caraway. Governors may appoint replacements, risking a party majority before Congress convenes. The 47 Republicans, 4 Democrats, 1 Labor-Liberal, and two vacancies shape uncertain upper chamber control.

Washington New Insi Democratic Organization of the House Virtuals Congress Morrow Rhepublican New Jersey Caraway Arkansas Senate Xorvenor Seautor Morrow Athan

Texas Sportsman's Body Taken West

A fragmented Texas field report notes a body taken westward amid oil ventures near the East Texas field. The unclear item references Wade Lom and Lane Hawk, with mentions of financier figures and local operation activity in the tar Tawlen area, including a batch of 123 buayon morte.

Lane Hawk Fox Barint Tar Tawlen East Texas Field

Sunday Paper Is Ruled Necessity

The Kauhne Supreme Court ruled that a Sunday newspaper is a necessary act in mailing work or inspecting a new site. The decision impacts distribution and operations for the Mansas Gily Bla, with the riding cranked from an effare involving Stulas ble Inve.

Liuisersay Hany Ia Decis Ion

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