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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1931

Page

4

Father and son accused in attack on local resident

Readable text reports Tero pintls and Susie May at Selilogavon 1527 as police question them after Aili Crow 20 of Selilogavon was beaten and seriously injured. The fragments hint at a dramatic assault and investigation but lack coherent details.

Tero Aili Crow Selilogavon Qeilioy Susie May BR. OR. Crow al Troughdee Pullew Dure Allen

Birthday incident leads to suspect arrest on burglary

A man attacked during a birthday outing with companions after a church service led to the arrest of two suspects. Captain Gravels had been informed indirectly that a burglary occurred at 1035 Boles Avenue last week. Detectives arrested the two men after the victim’s father disclosed anger and the suspects’ identities were recovered at a later interview on South Flores Street.

Crom Crow Aller William Gravels Boles Avenue Wether Gravely Highland Park aAlent Jum Ariinl Aeg Allen Wan Kuta Firet Ranke South Flores Street

Coolidge Pleads for Jobless Aid

Former President Calvin Coolidge urges aid for the unemployed in a letter to Owen D Young, chairman of a relief mobilization committee. He stresses the extraordinary wartime-like need for shelter clothing and food as masses face unprecedented hardship.

New York Nés Calrin Coolidge Owen D. Young Eli

Pantages Trial to Be Accelerated by Court

Disjointed OCR notes indicate the trial of Pantages will move faster next week due to a heavy court docket. Names and details are unclear from the fragment, but references to theater, dancers, and Judge Tagan appear amid garbled phrases.

Alesandes Ennis Eich Prstern van Strarmeys Ailies Carsnes Tagan

Dollar Line May Take Over Rivals in Talks

Officials of the Dollar Steamship company today confirmed reports of ongoing negotiations that may see the Tacoma Grain Steady route and rivals absorbed by the Dollar Line, signaling a major shift in transpacific shipping.

Firancisou We Dollar Steamship Company Todey Dollar Company Tacoma-Griquial Steitsky Ronpany

Girl Ralanes Hold Fete to Mark Fifty Years

Reserves entered upon their tenth year of service Sunday after a week of celebration for the fiftieth anniversary of their entrance into the Towne. Five units gathered Saturday for a birthday party highlighting a large cake bearing the blue emblem. The event was hosted by Girl Reserves of Main Avenue High School withMiss Sadie Giver supervising the celebration. In towns across the United States Girl Reserves participated in programs Saturday. The local program featured a vignette on the group's history and Miss Doorhr Gebhart, the siege secretary, led the week's activities.

Dorothy Gebhart The Main Avenue High School Main Ayeour High Ecinol Sadie Giver

French Troops to Clean Up Corsica

French forces move to Corsica under orders to quell disturbances. General Wart leads about 200 troops in armored units as the island, birthplace of Napoleon, faces military action.

Corsica Maselles Frank Freich Candorn Waefier Waa Nancleon Orneral Wuat

Half Dollar Lodges in Child's Throat

Unclear OCR text hints a medical incident involving a child choking on a coin. Describes a respiratory emergency and attempted extraction but lacks coherent details, names, or locations.

Navy Proberg Clear Hoover of Ignorance (Continued)

The commission rebuts claims of secret agreements between Hoover and Britain ahead of the London naval conference. It debunks Nixon quotes, notes denials by Hoover and Stimson, and argues that full records were offered but guarded as confidential. Senators connected to the talks possessed knowledge available to the committee.

Navy Proberg Hoover Ag Ius MacDonald Great Britain Senate Lulu Stimson Gardiner Lorecin Ly Xen Teed Tennyrlvanin Robinson Lemporal Arkansas al Dheir Bir Gardinier Washington Commission United States United Statea Gartner Floover Congress

Rome Offers Prizes For Large Families

Rome announces a series of awards for parents with the largest number of children in a five year period starting January 2032. Eligible couples must already have at least three children and an annual income of 100 or less, with prizes including small houses and garments to be owned by winners.

Rome Sio Jess Perndtel

Police Guard for Recipient of Menacing Note

Police were stationed at the home of Varkenten after he received a Creatiylog letter. He was told to leave cash at Katy tracks near Mittman street at 2 o clock Saturday night. A dumping package was left but unclaimed. The letter warned of dire consequences if he failed to comply.

Varkenten

Joan Bennett Sees New York Georgia Game

Motion picture star Joan Bennett arrived from the Pacific coast aboard the President Hoover to attend the New York University versus Georgia game at Yankee Stadium. She was met by officials and friends in New York and California connections were noted during her stay.

New Tor Jean Bennet Bennett Sisters Pacific Coast Hoover Marer Walker New York university-Georgia Yankee Stadium Califorda Barbara New York

Worry Puts Firm Head in Hospital

Worry and nervous breakdown loom over Crane Company president Michard T. Crane Jr as labor cutbacks affect naval shipbuilding orders. Medical condition reported critical while the navy awaits cost estimates for numerous vessels including battleships and submarines in a broader modernization and authorization plan.

NEW _ YORK Michard T. Crane Jn Crane Company Chicago New York Crane Ia

Forced To Decide Stand On Manchuria

Contined Day One report notes U S officials set to discuss the Soviet situation at a conference with Ye prosk Ue and press diplomatic pressure on Japan and China to honor treaties. House naval affairs chair warns against reducing the American Navy amid fears of a new world war.

Japan China United States Iiston Louse Naval Affairs League of Nations

Japanese troops ordered to attack in Manchuria

At Kobsing Japanese forces were ordered to prepare for a northward advance against Chinese troops near Ane gnoki. Officials checked reports of a Chinese soldier killing the Japanese consul at Yatsihar, while military circles held back on larger plans.

Aandyergal Berglee Mukden Manchuria Kobsing Avilunghinng Armg Anegnoki Pa Ysitsihar

Japan Rejects Troop Withdrawal in League Note

Japan informed the League of Nations that it will not withdraw troops beyond the rail in Manchuria until China agrees to negotiation on terms. The note from Foreign Minister Briand of France was delivered to Paris and League headquarters.

Geneva Japan iWay Aokio League of Nations League Council Briand France Driand Pacis Jeague

Caricature of Jap and Reds Parade in Moscow

A Moscow cartoon shows a large Japanese figure over a map of Manchuria and a parade of Reds in honor of the Fourteenth anniversary of the Bolshevik revolution. Stalin and Soviet leaders are depicted as approving as workers march past.

Moscow Hed Square Josef Stalin Maillion Stron Irene Tod Oeldler Tiilehevike Fornshlay Varnshilas

Weather Brief and Military Supply Note

A fragmented weather and military update notes varying stations and regions. It mentions precipitation and temperatures across Oklahoma and Texas, with stray lines about furnishing a military force with equipment and armorments. The garbled text includes January references and mentions Guid wom, Sundarz, and Guid wom in context of a broader note.

Leday Wefirieniey Gants Asy Sundarz Routhwesters Nene Alluguerane Amarillo

Japs Probe Report of Consul Murder Muted in Manchuria Rift

The Fortiza office ordered immediate inquiry into reports of the Japanese consul at Tsitsilar, Manchuria being slain by Chinese soldiers believed tied to General Mo Chen-Shan. The report reached Mukden but could not be confirmed by General Honjo. Foreign Minister Daron Schilehors was asked to open an investigation, though the request faced skepticism.

Seeslee VOKLO Fortiza Mukden Tsitsilar Manchuria Mo Chen-Shan Mullen Honjo Jiro Minami Forei Daron Schil

Communist Revolt Threat in China Warned by Marshal

PRIPING Nov 7 Marshal Chang Hsueh Liang governor of Blan durin today warned that unless the Manchurian dispute is quickly settled a Communist revolution may threaten China.

China Priping Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang Blandurin Ching Mays

Chicago Transfer Gain Is Recorded

Chicago reports a rise in real estate transfers as a market condition indicator. County official Clayton DP Smith announced that 4504 teamsters were active, up from October of the previous year, signaling improving business conditions.

Chicago Laugetear Aeteice Clayton Smith

Bankers Optimistic About Economic Turnaround

White Sulphur Springs West Virginia November 7 1929 bankers gathered after peak stock prices in October at Quebec warned of trouble ahead then reported renewed confidence in a long gradual recovery in securities markets Henry T Merris president of the American Bankers Association said the inflation had ended and that bankers expected a brighter future for the country markets and government policy plus financing management.

W. Va Investment Bankers’ Association of America Quebec Jean Ant Sreur- Nos Henry T. Merrivs Moon

Job Insurance Sought by Solon

Washington November 7 Senator Warner of New York proposes a universal compulsory unemployment insurance plan. The anti intelligent report from the special committee studies the question and outlines a four bill offer.

Solon Washington Warner New York Epceln Committee

Beauty prize winner Lorraine Jennings milks 10 cows daily

Joliet Illinois November 7. Lorraine Jennings of Will County works hard at the dairy, milking ten cows each morning and day while helping her father with farm chores and driving his truck. She attends dances and keeps a strict routine. Her breakfast features pancakes, shredded wheat, fruit, and milk. She credits practice and timeliness for her popularity and beauty.

Joliet Lorraine Jennings Wiwool Loraine Lerrsine miJh Lorraine Lorrare Bushi Formine Eugenliz Eimpreay Burrente Akiris

Fire bell summons churchgoers for service in Prat Kansas

A historic fire bell in Prat Kansas, donated when the city built a street for its fire department, is now rung to summon volunteers and First Mogust church members to services. The aging bell symbolically links city services and church events as winter approaches.

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