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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1931

Page

2

Youths questioned after attack on man in mobile luring scheme

Two youths suspected of severely injuring Mien Crow, 20, in a lured assault on a man named Aden. Police say the suspects invited the victim into a car, beat him, and fled. Det. Le Crow is leading the investigation as suspects are questioned at the police headquarters.

Mien Crow AST Krhles Nramne Satyrnas Lasher Te. le Crow Pathron Aden M Nn

Burglarized Home Leads to Suspect Arrests on Flores Street

A man reported a burglary at 1535 Scher Avenue and identified two suspects after a car ride and a beating. The victim initially hesitated to name them but later disclosed the assailants, leading to their arrest Saturday night near South Flores Street. Authorities say no prior alibi holds.

Eae Crow Allen Aiare Aspecta Peel Usp Williers Grovely Scher Avenue Jacl Week Jenke I Capesrt Ale Jon Churel Secvices Wickdard Park Baptist Church Arouei Hue Sethor

Coolidge Pleads for Jobless Aid During Crisis

Former President Coolidge appeals for relief aid to aid unemployed Americans. He writes to Omen D. Young, chair of relief resources for the unemployed, urging urgent shelter clothing and food for those affected. He stresses unprecedented national need and humanity's duty amid hardship.

Alvin Coolidge D. Young Cun America Ely

Girl Reser tes Hold ing Fete at Avenue High School

Girl Reserves marked their year of service with a regional fete at Malt Avenue High School. More than five hundred reserves gathered for birthdays, a large black-foil cake, and a Joyful Program detailing the order’s history.

Dorothy Gebhart Main Avenue High School Asthete Freserves Avenue High School Ube Sadie Oliver United States Order GW Fearaaz Dorohy Gelanes Tian Rp Secreties Wctivilies

French Troops to Clean Up Corsica

In a dispatch from Sonerene Mauseules France dated November 7 a French military expedition departs for Corsica under orders to suppress bandit elements linked to the island birthplace of Napoleon. Commanded by a general, about 200 men embark and head toward Chisen with plans to restore order and security.

Corsica Sonerene Mauseules France Chisien Napoleon

Dollar Line Eyes Takeover Of Rival

Dollar Line moves to seize control of a rival firm as talks intensify. Industry sources confirm strategic talks, potential asset purchases, and possible market consolidation amid mounting competition and regulatory scrutiny.

Navy probes clear Hoover of ignorance in London talks

A Washington Navy Department commission rebuts claims that the Hoover administration lied about secret naval pacts. It rejects statements alleging beyond official disclosure and questions Gardiner’s numbers on Washington and London treaty ratios, noting the United States held higher treaty tonnage than any nation and detailing disagreements over construction timelines.

Boover Senate Stara Stimson Ortahor Gardiner Comrete Cdvanes Reed Nesghthan Pennsylvania Robinson Demottt Arkansas Membeng Etere Gardinoy United States

Rome Offers rites For Big Families

Rome authorities announce a series of incentives to boost births for large families. Eligible couples with at least four children and annual income under $1,000 will enter a competition starting January 1932. Winners will receive small houses or apartments as prizes.

Rome UNS Daly Witmvierss

Police Guard for Recipient of Menacing Note

Police guarded the home of Cod. Vankeuren at 723 Peek Avenue after receiving a threatening letter. The note demanded a trip with cash to a specified site on Millman Street. officers set a dummy package but no one appeared, and the sender warned of consequences if not complied.

Cod. Vankeuren Peek Avenue Bia Vankeuren Millman Street Dicack

Bennett Plays to See New York Georgia Game

New York November 7 Joan Bennett motion picture star and Bennett sisters member arrived from the Pacific coast aboard the Dollar liner President Moyer to witness the New York University Georgia game at Yankee Stadium. Mayor Wales met her on a California visit two years ago and extended an invitation.

Nemveraayertr New York Joan Bennett Saber Bennett Sisters Pacific Coast Moyer Mayor Wales New York university-Georgia Yankee Stadium Lo Mayor California Barbor

Worry Puts Firm Head in Hospital

New York reports describe a heart attack and nervous breakdown attributed to worry over retrenchment. Richard T. Crane, head of Crase, Chicago and New York, is critically ill in a hospital, as the firm faces layoffs affecting many employees.

Emroral Bere New York Ag Cent Richard T. Grane Crease Community Chicago Crane

U.S. Decides Position in Manchuria Crisis Amid Tense Talks

The United States pressed for a cautious stance on Manchuria, seeking to pressure Japan and China to meet treaty obligations without taking sides. An atmosphere of anxious diplomacy filled Washington as lawmakers warned against naval cuts while global tensions and talk of a broader conflict lingered.

Ile Japan China Tates Jaritten House Natal Affrica

Laps Ordered to Attack in Manchuria Action

Dytraal Rervice reports Japanese forces in Manchuria were ordered to advance north against Chinese Dalungkiang at Angenki while small patrols scouted. Tokyo says no large scale fighting expected for several days as efforts to verify a reported Chinese savior killing continue.

Dytraal Rervice Murden Manchiria Tabsing Angenki

Japan Refuses Troops Withdrawal in Manchuria and Liaodong

SENTYVA Nov 7 Japan announces it will not withdraw troops from Manchuria and Liaodong. The government seeks direct negotiations on Japanese terms to settle the dispute. Tokio informs the League of Nations as the note is delivered to Paris and Tokyo headquarters.

Sentyva Japan Cailaway Xonta Bn Menchuria Lie Chincao Tokio League of Nations Longue Ceouncil Prin France Deland Varig Teague

Cartoon of Jap Sees Reds Parade in Moscow Review

A chaotic political cartoon depicts a Japanese figure clutching a Manchurian map while Stalin and Soviet officials observe a Red Army parade. The scene includes foreign diplomats and calls for military preparedness, with references to Commissar War and Varashilov, framing a propaganda display of the era.

Moscow Stalin Sigadtin Ned Ottobar Onowen Hhare Varashilor Varashilne Hare

Truverl. Vreelnitution Fatal Foe Flight Report

A chaotic readout cites a fatal event linked to a game and weather notes. It mentions a November 1.43 day, a 1,002 monthly deficiency, and references military supply activity with equipment and arms.

Iestov Maes

Japanese Probe Ordered In Consul Murder Report

Tokyo reports the foreign office ordered immediate inquiry into a claim that Chinese troops attacked Japanese consul in Witsibar Moftaurin. The minister of war directs General Honjo to forward the matter to Foreign Minister Shidcara for investigation, though the report is unconfirmed.

Jans Tokio Navy Foreign Office Mukden Chul Witsibar Moftaurin Anu Ma Chan-Shaon Mtukden Honjo Dir Minami Baron Shidcara

Manchurian Crisis Threatens China Halted Settlement Urgency

Weiping dispatch reports Marshal Chang Asuch-Liang, ruler of Manchuria, warned that if Manchuria’s dispute is not settled promptly China may face drastic requisition actions by forces allied with the Cannaneist movement.

China Weiping Chang Asuch-Liang Manchuria Chin

Chicago Transfer Gain Is Recorded

Real estate transfers, seen as a measure of business conditions, rose for the first time since the market crash. County official Glaston Smith reported 4804 transfers through October versus 4775 in October last year, indicating an uptick in activity.

Universal Service Cuigago County Sterpid Glaston T Smith

Bankers Optimistic on Prospects Despite Market Turmoil

White Sulphur Springs W V Nov 7 The Investment Bankers Association of America at its Quebec convention warned of trouble ahead but bankers now expect a turn toward a prolonged gradual major recovery in business and the security market Henry T Ferriss president speaks for bankers stating confidence in the future of state banking and management with government.

White Sulphur Springs W. Vex Getbec Investment Bankers’ Association of America Quebec Security Norkety Ushioners Securit Ins Henry

Job Insurance Sought by Solon in Congress

Senator Warner of New York announces a bill to embody universal unemployment insurance in federal legislation despite expected adverse committee report. The measure aims to extend job protection and financial support amid economic concerns raised in Washington.

Washington, D. C Wazner New York Enectal

Beauty prize winner milks 10 cows daily

Lorraine Jennings of Iwaced earns a beauty prize while managing daily farm chores. She milks up to 18 cows at times, helps her father, drives his truck, and balances breakfast and diet. Her emphasis on early routines, hearty meals, and early hours reflects country life values.

Jolier Soilet Jnbli Miss Lorralie Jennings I Waced Enine Lorraine Gractlee Mille Empress Mugenie Orrina Eugenie Data Ani

Fire Bell Calls Volunteers to First Baptist Church

A worn fire bell long used to summon volunteer firefighters for 40 years is now rung to call members of the First Baptist Church to service. The bell, donated and purchased by local residents, marks a shift in its purpose within Pratt and nearby communities.

Hertzberg San Antonio Texas Hertzburg's Pratt, Baty First Baptist

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