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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1931
Page
1
Article surveys imperial tensions with Japan seeking Manchuria and influence in China, Britain’s stance, and possible Pacific moves. It notes Siberian forces, Russian-Chinese interactions, and Japan's leverage against Western powers amid mounting copper and silver market shifts. Also mentions a Florida canal idea and port developments.
Reports from Maeden Mandhnus November 14 say forty Chinese were killed and two Japanese died in battles near Feignan and along the Wonni River. Chinese cavalry grinding the Japanese right flank reportedly drive toward a wide arc around Japanese positions. A fresh Japanese brigade left for Manchuria with a warning that Nonni River area should be cleared by November 45 or Chinese forces may strike.
Gen Mah Chan Shau told reporters after a front inspection that China will fight to the last sun and bullet. He claimed defense plants are prepared and orders from Chang Hsneh Liang guide steely resistance, warning of a likely Japanese attack near the lines by November 16.
Concord dispatch Nov 14 reports Senator George W Mosey Republican says the League of Nations is attempting to make the United States the goat in the Almeida situation.
The article notes the Baptist gathering concluding in Waco with the 1942 convention dates not yet announced. Powell of San Antonio was named to deliver the next convention sermon.
Forecasters warn of a stormy spell this weekend with gusty winds and possible snow. Rain and sleet likely Sunday into Monday with increasing cloudiness in the east, while temperatures stay mild near the coast. A slow clearing trend is expected by Tuesday with seasonable conditions returning.
Trarlin November 14 Dr Fried sergius Nobel chemistry award winner famous for synthetic food manufacture discusses transforming pine fog into edible filet mignon. He praises efforts that would enable work in converting wood into edible wood as part of synthetic biology research.
The weather bureau forecasts a slight drop in San Antonio temperatures this weekend with Saturday night and Sunday partly cloudy. Expect lows around 62 degrees and a high near 80. Light to moderate southerly winds prevail, with showers in East Texas and fair conditions in West Texas.
ELASO November 24 0 Elec tion day writers were being set up in Tuarez as Loecite prepared for its annual election Cafes and sajoong will be closed tomorrow election day General Anaclelo Guetta commander of the Juarez garrison and mayor Alberto Tl Almeida announced no one except soldiers and peace officers would be permitted to carry arms Saldiera were detailed to stand guard at the polls
Germany’s foreign minister warns that Germany poses the danger point in Europe and expects to meet President Hoover and Foreign Minister Grawili next week at the White House after a recent visit. The remarks reflect rising tensions as European leaders seek coordinated action amid looming crises.
Houston dispatch reports a pant fury investigation into the shooting death of Taftler Patch elor, a city employee, who died after being shot on Monday. Detective Rien stated that Taont shot Balleh dar when the latter approached in a threatening gesture.
Reverend Rembert C. Smith of Spare in Cla. has been convicted of misconduct by a 13 member committee of the North Georgia conference Methodist Episcopal church Howth. He receives a one year suspension and the charge details will not be made public.
City seeks to block opening bids on 2.49 million municipal improvement bonds amid a duplicate suit filed in Travis County. City officials contest that the Austin case duplicates a proceeding in the Fifty-third District Court. Plaintiffs Thompson and Thompson allege the bonds would burden taxpayers and seek to restrain bid openings set for Monday. The 1930 issue formed part of 4.975 million bonds declared invalid after annexations and district reorganizations.
New York Chinatown declares an “everlasting boycott” against anything Japanese as part of a wave of anti Japanese sentiment. The action reflects rising tensions and calls for economic and cultural boycott measures in the district.
Prank Esquivel, 1, of 135 F Street, jailed after hurling an object through a street car window in the God block of North Flores Street. He fled after striking a car with an object, was chased by officers to East Martin Street. a second man in the car was detained. Esquivel held for malicious mischief.
DETROIT Mich November 14 Miss Maud Tait of Springfield Mass a society girl aviatrix failed in another attempt to set a new world speed record today driving her Gee Bee monoplane over a measured course at 204 002 miles an hour to beat the record of 215 6 miles per hour held by Miss Nath Nichols in a prior effort.
A severe rainstorm overwhelmed San Francisco sewers, flooding numerous buildings across the lower city and causing damage to various properties, as Arai Storm swept in from the sea on a cold wind.
Geneva November 14 Miss To vise Shoup 24 daughter of Paul Shoup president of the Southern Pacific railway won in a sprint race at a hospital event after recovering from injuries suffered in a mobile accident yesterday. Her jaw was broken and she had cuts about the neck. There is a misspelling in the source but the outcome is clear.
CHICAGO November 14 The belief that a family can be fed for a month at 63 cents using wheat has been suggested by Dr Toloyd Troi Arnold a university bacteriology professor. Mrs Arnold aids in the experiment planning a wheat meal with soup snuffing croquettes salad dressing pie and pudding to show wheat can be palatable and economical. Four pounds have been used to date in the kitchen trial.
Neighbors report a string of break ins near Sablano and Santa Peres streets. Otto Cohen from the Arthur hotel and Robert Harkness, a city visitor, both lost items while thieves fled as lights were on, with early reports noting a $410 recovery for Carlos Moralez of Alberton and other property losses.
Florida Attorney General Cary C. Dandis says the sale of concentrated grape bricks in Florida is not a permitted practice and would violate existing laws. he compares it to limited uses of grape juice and other alcohol precursors.
Marie of Thu mania arrives in Munich for an indefinite stay. Archbishop Anton of Jinpstueg and Princess Drann of Itumania greet her at the station.
Three-year-old Torn Ann Rether and Roger Coaptoyer assisted Martha Compton when Torn Ann fell into water near 1011 Bust Rue, Vega. Roger grabbed her arm and dragged her from the water, saving her life as others shouted and acted.
Ten percent wage reductions were announced today for the Ames Worsted Company and the Royal Worsted Company, effective November 23. C Thaaks Stevens, president of the three factories, led the announcement amid broader cuts reported in the region.
A man identified as Honing J. Colford, 408 West Romann Street, was found dead by swimmers at a San Pedro pool. A wire tied to his neck and two letters recovered from his coat point to distress and possible family dire straits. Detectives recovered a letter to Chief Owen Killay and another to the Binder of the Press, with details about a house fire and subsequent hardship. Mrs Addie Colford, widow, reported her husband left home Friday evening and was later informed of his death.
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