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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1931
Page
2
A fragmented report from the Piaza hotel covers the Texas Conzerts of Mothers and Par WU Traders convention. It notes balloting results, keynote speakers, and committee actions with several named attendees and positions, amid unclear text and OCR errors.
In New York on November 11, Admiral Bradley A. retired urged Navy League support, warning that if the nation mismanages defense it could be conquered and stripped of wealth. The message praised Navy personnel and called for strict naval discipline.
Madrid reports a plan to abolish the death penalty and related sentences under a new papal code, with the temporary code poised for approval. The article notes potential long terms for non financial offenses and mentions preparatory steps by government bodies.
A fragmented notice states local druggists will dispense dobless medicine under doctors prescription. An accompanying name Zolph Weinberger appears among items, with unclear details about eligibility, safety, and public handling. The text is garbled but implies prescription verification or guidance exists in stores.
A man broke his leg after a fall from a pear tree in a city park on Wednesday. He was treated at The Crees Hospital.
Mrs C E Maddocks of Ranger Texas has been nominated for seventh vice president. Mrs J Af Crain of Claude Texas is nominated for fourth vice presidency and currently serves as president of the Fifteenth district.
Executive sessions of the association open Wednesday at the Gunter Hotel with hind day sessions on Railcar Mails division. Representatives from Pennsylvan ia and New York will speak Thursday morning. Resolution committee meets Wednesday afternoon as officers are elected by ballot Thursday. Women's Auxiliary meetings start with a 9 AM business session and close Friday after 4 PM ceremonies at the Maza hotel.
A report notes two men were sentenced to death in connection with a killing. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption but reference is made to John Heed and Benjamin Noreingle among others as involved in the Abatdaupi incident with a suspect named Merqla identified as a clerk.
London reports Mellon purchases of Soviet paintings with unclear details from a garbled text. The record notes possible transactions and uncertain provenance, mentioning a concern over the authenticity and origins of the artworks and potential financial terms.
The article discusses Paraguay and Bolivia pursuing a Chaco Pact to resolve territorial concerns and improve regional stability. It notes diplomatic maneuvers and proposed cooperation, highlighting shared interests in the Gran Chaco region and potential mutual benefits for both nations.
W C T U in Houston was refused a parade position during the Armistice Day celebration. Mrs Wm Baines, head of the local unit, cited factional influence blocking a place for the group in the procession. The parade organizers reportedly declined to allocate spots for the 15 automobiles representing the organization.
London November 11 government secured a majority of 360 in the house of commons on the first division since the new parliament convened. The vote related to a motion to take time for debate on Wille presented by private members with little opposition. Official members abstained from voting.
Testimony reveals bank officials approved loans in December 1930 and that Tible, Vater, and Gomez discussed repayments. Maria Gomez, a widow, withdrew 14400 then deposited funds back with promises of interest, while other retirees faced blocky notices and deferments as scrutiny into the bank's handling of time deposits and losses continued.
Confusing testimony centers on a possible offer by Alamo National to take over deposits and assume control of City Central Bank a day before its closure on September 28. Witnesses including Yater and Wright describe discussions with directors, stockholders, and banking officials about insolvency and the role of depositors in the potential takeover.
Morgantown West Virginia November 11 A A police report shows Jessie Jolliffe to spend months in jail after an argument with a undertaker over the state of Ina town funeral A derinker named Unters taker Fred Derring was contacted and told Jolliffe he planned to use a pistol on himself Police found a pistol and Jolliffe admitted intent leading to a six month sentence for quo toting with the undertaker involved in the dispute
Terma Nov 11 Fort Worthan M HB Carpenter named assistant meteorologist for frost forecast service to be inaugurated last week of month. Special forecasts to cover temps, orchard heating analysis. will report from multiple locations in Texas and California with new lamping data and blast weather conditions for growers and shippers.
The readable portions mention Abilene Texas and several cities including Cheyenne Memphis and New Orleans with scattered dates and terms, referencing weather, forecasts, and construction or erection notes. The fragmentary text lists names and places and hints at a public notice or advisory with unclear specifics.
Dr. Wilbur, secretary of the I n r, arrives in San Antonio to join a state event and discusses looming global conflict. He supports a federal board to regulate domestic and imported oil and declines to comment on Governor Sterling's martial law in oil regions.
A devastating fire in a four story Williamsburg Brooklyn tenement killed five people including two women and three children. Ambulance crews fought to save the victims using oxygen tanks while firemen rescued others from the building as neighbors watched in distress.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Berg’s kidnap plan failed after the captive, Alexander Tere, was freed with no ransom paid. John T. Rogers cites Berg’s attorney, Paul A. Richards, claiming an agreement to pay $50,000 if release occurred, but police arrested the agent and no payment was made.
Johnny Peres, 11, of 1130 North Center Street, suffered brain concussion and probable skull fracture after an accident at school at 2 p m Tuesday. He was resting in a cloak room for an hour before being taken to Hobart HK Green Hospital. He attends Fanningle centers school in East Houston Street.
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