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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1931

Page

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War talk and markets frame a world on edge

Arawak fragments of 1919 era columns cite China Japan Russia and Manchuria while discussing Armistice Day, silver versus gold money debates, and art trade. It notes Dawes and U S policy, U S finance aims, and public unrest. references to Voltaire library and cavalry vs tanks illustrate shifting power and disorder.

Dawes Lo Arin Manchuria Wulio Tis Japan Russia United States South America Mexico Ganada China Anelia

Wurzbachs decline house race allied files oyster suit

An antitrust suit filed in Travis County accuses Standard Oil entities Shell Union Oil and others of conspiring to monopolize retail petroleum marketing. The 138 page petition, presented by Attorney General, alleges code ethics and tacit agreements to restrain competition, involving the Texas Detroit Market ers and American Petroleum Institute. Judge Charles Wheeler to hear case.

Wurzbachs House Race Allied Files Oyster Suit Aucinet 15 Oil Firm Austen Atlortie Fdleral Trade Commission American Petroleum Institute Qld United States Wiftr-thind District Court Travis County Charles [Ao Wheeter Gelliginn Alfred Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Standard Oil Company of New York Standart Oil Company of Coll. Mornin Shell Union Oil Corporation Fumble Oil and Refining Company the Texas Company Gulf Refining Company Prtplex Petroleumpany Continental Oi Company Sinelniz Refining Company Magnolia Vetroleum Company Sine OM Company Shell Petroleum Corporation Citic Service O Company Teras Pacific Conduct Oil Company Texas Vetroteim —Marketers’ —Association American Catroleum Institute Attorney Generals Petitinn Code of Ethics San American Petroleum Federal Trait Commission Code of Ethica Texas Hasperation America Tetroleum Inatituig

Desirable Homes and Apartments in Linbt Cinesitied Toniat

An advertisement lists numerous apartments and rooms for rent with multiple addresses in the Linbt area. It highlights monthly rents around 28 to 37 dollars and invites readers to contact the Ganemente or Mary Lani for details on available units.

Olas Ganemente Mary Lani

Rules Given For Working Girl's Success

CHICAGO November 12 A list of rules for working girls was adopted yesterday by officers of Phi Beta Psi. The advises include get eight hours of sleep avoid gossip keep your mind on your work and do what the boss wants even if it does not raise pay keep clean and not be late for work.

Phi Ti Psi

Weather Bulletin Sees Light Showers and Warm Highs

forecaster notes little temperature change with a chance of showers in the area.Thursday night lows near 60s and Friday highs around 82 degrees with moderate southerly winds. Clouds and unsettled conditions expected, with more showers possible in the weekend.

Anetonio Wil Lexus

Christmas Savings Rise Across Nation Despite Drop in Withdrawals

In New York and across the country Americans in Christmas clubs plan to spend during the holiday season. President Fletbark Z. Rawls notes withdrawals are down from 1930, with increases in many communities. Funds are limited by more than 500 banks and other organizations.

New York Fletbark Z. Rawls Abov SOO

Memorial Rites for Confederates Memorial Rites for Confederates

Memorial rites for Confederate veterans will be held Sunday, November 45, in the Oriental room of the Gunter House with the Jamard F. Ure chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy affiliating. Members of the Robert J. Lee chapter will assist as a musical service is conducted.

Anomal Memorial Xerviers Gunter Hate Jsarnard F. Ure Daughters of the Confedracy Robert J. Lee Clater

Strike Threatened on Slash in Pay Six Mills Strike

The New Belford Cotton Manufacturers' association, representing 10 mills and about 20 000 workers in New Reform, Masa, reports a pay dispute with a threatened strike. Local officials warn the unrest could disrupt production across the industry.

Ninees al Service Masa Acad Pwr Centrageem Snnensicel New Belford Cotton Manufacturers’ Association Colne Ior

Helene Costello Silent on Divorce in Hollywood

Hollywood dispatch reports Helene Costello film actress and daughter of Maurice Costello silent on plans to divorce Lowell Sheeman whom she married March 15, 192? The gossip note mentions her sister Mrs. John Taresmore and references a Madison bank closing with unclear details.

Hollywood Calif Helene Costello Maurice Costello John Taresmore Do Joren Costella Jodd Hve Lowell Sheeman Aunr

Ship Baden Baden Disaster Rescues 11 Crew. United States Shipboard Aid

Near Panama, the steamer Baden Baden sank in a storm en route from Colombia to Panama. Eleven crew were rescued by the USS Swan, after drifting for days in lifeboats. Captain Hewitt of the American ship was injured. Joseph Lau, survivor, and others endured exposure and hunger while warships and seaplanes scanned the Caribbean for survivors.

COTON Panna Znatchel Baden Baden Colombia Panama United States Swannday Aleet Mmn Onenifeboat Hewitt- Walter Joseph Lau Suprjrara Dars Cnckles Froighera Caribbean Seneca Ucm Pan-American Airways Carnmbia

Pershing Urges Preparedness in Armistice Day Address

General John Pershing called for national military preparedness in a radio address marking Armistice Day’s thirteenth anniversary. He warned against overconfidence and urged vigilance, saying readiness supports peace and deters aggression.

Streice Washington John de Vershing Armistic Dershing Ltt

Grain Sags Under Russian Exports

Grain prices fell as Russian exports and foreign demand created unexpected pressure. Wheat opened lower, corn declined about a penny, and rye dropped from recent highs, reflecting a cautious market in Chicago.

Reds Join Chinese Army in Manchuria Influx

Reported reinforcements describe 15 carloads of troops forming an international communist army joining Chinese General Mab Chan Shan near Anganchirom Tiyasla. Casualty figures from a Sune battle near Runge shuling include 20,000 more Chinese troops described as ready for action. tensions rise with American and foreign forces patrolling. Geneva notes by Briand urge League action against further armed conflict as the United States eyes collaboration following Hoover’s Armistice Day speech and ambassadorial appointments.

TRO Ambdeinien Eters Dapen Anganchirom Tiyasla Mab Chan-Shan Mukden Tientsin Othr Polier Robey Lakia Manchuria Chichow Mob Nouni Bridge Geneva Avigtive Briand Japan Ching League Lcott United States Fead Hoover Gheries Ti Pawes

Baldness Experiments Draw Hundreds to Illinois Hospital

In Chicago and at the University of Illinois, more than a hundred applicants seek hair restoration experiments. Dr. B Norman Ponteton of Maywood oversees injections using extracts from the scalp to test against male pattern baldness, while details on participants remain guarded.

University Ofllinois Norman Pongeton Subhurbay Maynweod Hale Leyenue Han- Wes

Holding the Bag G Leavitt Brother-in-Law of

A fragment mentions G Leavitt as brother-in-law in an unclear notice. The readable portion provides no full event, date, or actions to contextualize. Further details are unavailable within the legible text.

G. 'Leavitt Hoover Santa Monica Calif Leavith

County Drops Auto Fee Battle After County Suit

Texas county officials drop a suit challenging the state automobile tax system after legal and economic concerns. County Attorney D P Davis led the action. Judge Frederick Stevens ruled against the system in a prior state court ruling, with county leaders citing potential harm to local commerce and highway funding. County commissioners consulted with the chamber of commerce and discussed abandoning litigation to protect the county’s trading position.

Texas Onniy Insleve D. PF. Davis Trederick Steveng Tayla Thwa Worabaeh Chamber of Commerce Besar State Highway Department le Wise Martel Judee Stevens Austin Ermaty D. Ke Martinez Lesar Coun Ths Sit

Meteors Visit Listed for Cambridge Event

Fragmentary notice from Cambridge announces a Leonid meteor viewing event. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the item references a planned visitation and a one on one observation during the early night hours.

Garner Receives Tammany Backing for Speaker

Representative Garner of Texas nears victory as Tammany Hall signals united support for his bid to become House speaker. Cullen, New York delegation leader, says 24 members have pledged to back Garner and will confer on organization and legislative plans.

Garner Tammany House Texsay Tamamane Lexan Cullen New York Garnier

Mexico Seeks New Trade Treaties Through Advisory Commission

A mixed advisory commission in Mexico City will meet tomorrow to study proposed commercial treaties with foreign nations. Currently Mexico has treaties only with Japan and the Dominican Republic, with others lapsed years ago due to national interest concerns.

Mexico CLTY Meésico Janae Dominican Republic

Convict Murdered in Ossining Prison Attack

Ossining New York, November 12. Abner Selon, 26, formerly of Poughkeepsie, was stabbed to death today in Sivx Sing prison during a mysterious assault. Officials fear the slayer may be among the inmate population as they tighten security across the facility.

Ossining N. V Abner Selon Poushkerpsie Teas Sivx Sing Chtved

Mexico to Probe 16 Assassinations

Mexico orders official inquiry into sixteen killings amid political unrest. Government and police agencies coordinate to identify suspects and secure evidence as regional tensions spike and authorities vow transparency in the probe.

Mexico

Oil Explosion Fatal to Two Men in Charles Parish

In Charles, two men were killed in an oil field accident. The blast occurred during routine operations at a local oil site. Names and specific circumstances were not clear in the fragment.

Charles Toa Aren

Wurzbach widow declines run for Congress

Mrs. Vinton Wurzbach of Seguin announced she will not seek the late Congressman Marry Me Wurzbach’s seat in Congress. Judge Thy A. Wortbath also declined, saying he will not run. Four candidates have already announced, including Card Wright Johnson, Mayor G. Chambers, Judge Thomas B. Smiles, Ivan Arill, and Dr. Mary King Robbie. Governor Ross Sterling plans a special election soon to fill the vacancy.

Vinton Wurzbach Wiley Wurzbach A. Wortbath Dhe Wright Johnson Hsa GC. M. Chambers City Commission Thomas B. Smiles Haanes County Ivan Arill Mary King Robbie Board of Education Austin Ross Sterling Wen Lo Insvie A Proclamatoia John K. Weber Getar Raunty Mentionel Ars Maury Mu

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