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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1931

Page

2

Bank Inquiry Reveals Insolvent Central Bank Closures

Testimony in Justice Talbert's court shows Bank of Central and Trust closed due to insolvency after large losses. Witness A W Taber described loans from subsidiary corporations and officials, with $3.7 million charged off to profit and loss. Deposits totalled $1.24 million, and officials owed millions as the inquiry proceeds.

Antonio Gleneing Boure Waa Cantral Mank Trost Mpesy Vi- Sery B. Talbert Mendas A. W. Taber R. J.risiacer Oitz- Sentral Bank Rei Taber Hisinger Jaows Shaw Tuber D Ientors Shaw Glass Cor Teber Time Deposit Department Leime Taber Ghagk Bao Antonio Clearing Y City 7 Center Bank Bank of Justice of the Peace Talybert Harlandale Buredey court_of Justice of the Peace R. W. Stappenbeck Tat Wells Stappenbeck Harare Charles Dicken Grover Morcix Lnk Taher Trasforner Genersi'a

Colonel Burt to Serve in Tientsin

Washington announces Colonel Burt will relieve Colonel James J. Taylor in command of the Fifteenth United States Infantry at Tientsin China. Burt previously served with the Fifteenth in Tientsin in 1912 and arrives as routine reassignment amid the China theater developments.

Burt Tientsin Washington, Y Neynolds J.om New York Pol James J. Taylor Cosmand Fifteenth United Ataven Infantry China Tpcent War Department Turi Fifteenth Infantry Tientein

Bent to Air Meet Sets November Aviation Agenda

Bent to preside over a planning meeting of the Aviation Hub on November 14. Officials invite stakeholders to discuss upcoming events and coordinate efforts for the hosting city.

Carernar Ns Aeart of Heostos Hinte Aviation

Mother Wing Fight for Son in Chicago Appeal

The Appellate Court upheld Judge Lewis’s custody ruling awarding 10 year old Richard Kruger to his mother Dorothy Kruger of the Edgewater Beach hotel. The dispute grew from 1922 divorce and 1927 custody shift as Kruger fought to regain access after health-related travel and a Milwaukee counterclaim.

Chicago Grelam Court Haitle Itichard Kenger Enurl Bey Fiten Dorothy Krozer Edgeisater Beach Kenger Milton Groger Eus Tools of the Ber Herman Misch Mil Uonsire Morchent Hose Bin Harry A. Lewis Richardo

Talking Films for Convicts at Great Steadow Prison

Nov 11 marks the opening of a prison assembly hall at Great Steadow with tasking motion pictures. Warden Joseph T. Wilson plans to show thrilling westerns and clean comedies while banning gangster, mushy, and Joye films. He believes restrained entertainment will boost inmate morale and see immediate success.

Comstock Jumaten Great Steadow Joseph TW. Wilson Gengalers Genxster Pictures Wilson Mtrarbous Yrinon Ruedurt

Machinery Replaces Mule Kick in Kansas Farm Tale

In Kaceley Kansas Floyd Spear, injured by a tractor kick, says machinery can substitute for a mule's kick after a broken jawbone and related injuries from the accident. Local report notes Spear received medical care and reflects on farm labor shifts.

Kaceley Kan Floyd Spear

Women in Court Clash Over Beer Case

In San Francisco a courtroom scene unfolded as Mrs Plumps and Alam Elle Peterson argued during the trial of Stumpk Stumpk for hazing. The witness testifies beer was tasted in court while a spectator challenged the complaint with remarks about drinking and health. The judge fines Stumpk three days.

San Frangiaco Nor. M Alsemeda William F Plumps St. Charles Street Alamelle Peterson Santevenue Mate City Stump Hailecz Jose Tuppan Stumpk Waying Jase

Turnstile Bets Attract Police Novel Gambling

Evanston police confront a unique gambling scheme at an elevated station exit. Sergeant Ten Hanus and his unit found cab drivers betting on the numbered turnstile arm as patrons passed through. No cash changed hands and no arrests were made.

Evanston Ten Hanus

Falls in 1000 Gallon Wine Vat Drowns Man in California

Nov 14 in Bar Sited California report a man identified as John Favabass, age 5a, fell into a 1000 gallon wine vat in a cellar and drowned. Aliison Tony, 30, found the body.

Calif John Favabass Aliison Tony

Home Breakers Attacked in The Light Letter

A.L.C readers letters page features a signed critique titled Home-Breakers Are Attacked. The author, identifying as A. Victim, argues against divorce and adultery, condemning men who abandon families and urging stronger laws to support wives and children and deter infidelity. The piece cites wife hardship and broken homes as consequences.

Hazel Livingston Homan Herusband Bre Chldren

Unpatriotic Stores Scored in Wartime Record

Fragmentary note criticizes stores for unpatriotic actions after Armistice day. Mentions manufactured patriotism, references a memorial published by The Lovers of Revolution, and urges respect for the U S during wartime memory. Specific names and dates are unclear in the readable text.

Rich Man Wins Divorce Suit in Detroit Court

Detroit, Nov. 21. Larin G Settle, wealthy real estate operator, sought divorce alleging cruelty and abandonment after a resumption of domestic troubles. Judge Trace dismissed remaining counts, ending Settle’s morale troubles and out-of-court settlements.

Detroit Larin G Settle India Lay Trace Jasoe Circuit Court Settle Mayce Lando Settle Sette Tutus Crass

Colorado Museum Unveils Vast Goshen Hole Fossil Bed

Denver reports that the world's largest fossil bed was found at Goshen Hole in Wyoming. Paleontologist J Vaughn of the Colorado Museum of Natural History announced a field party traced the bed over more than a mile long. Discoveries include a large tatannothe, a saber-tooth feline and a turtle, drawing scientists worldwide to the region.

Denver Goshen Tole Wyo J. Vaughn Colorado Museum of Natual History Innes Denver Meccum Goshen Hole Tiscoverite

Belgian Horses Sent to Belgium as Meat Stock in Argentina

High-spirited racing stock from Argentina, described as a good breed, is shipped to Belgium to be converted into steaks, sausages and mate meat. The article notes several horses moved weekly and mentions the Argentina factory involved in processing.

Buenos Ames Argentina Belgiam

Hunters Imperil Golfers As Local Deer Hunters Create Hazard

In Gloversville on November 2, reports say hunters have gathered near a golf course, causing danger to players. Golfers claim shouting is inconsistent and that shots or noises occasionally interrupt play, while hunters do not call fore. Local authorities advised caution as the situation is monitored.

Gloversville Tiuntera

Captain Tells Of Lifeboat Rescue

Captain Hewitt Wailer, British-born American skipper of the Baden Baden, recounts the sinking and three days adrift in a lifeboat. He credits the Swan's crew and a rescue plane for saving 11 survivors, detailing engine trouble, a capsized ship, and a perilous wait before shore.

Hewitt Wailer Baden Baden Universal Service Caribbean Watler Stan Prish Baden Baden’n Swan Geoman Calon Cana Zone Colombia Rio Fincha Rio Mache Sean Baden Baden Enil STING Adolfo Shuneck Mant Josqala Lau Baden Haden

Radio Programs and Evening Schedule Glitches in chaotic Listing

A scrambled OCR listing shows a dense array of radio programs and times across stations such as WOAL KMAG and KMARED. It includes mentions of National Broadcast Chalks Ayriem Colombis, Prince Albert Program, Gunter orchestra, and varying show times into the late evening, with many garbled names and times. The block presents a snapshot of an irregular broadcast schedule with multiple programs and host names, reflecting a chaotic historic radio page.

Two Special Bills On Ai Radio Programs

Fire Chief J H McLean notes two special AI themed programs this Saturday featuring the Santa Claus appeal by the Antonio Fire Department band. Broadcasters will relay American liberal arts college discussions with Mrs. Preater Jr and Dr Ward, plus Washington political talks including Senator Wheeler. The night includes music by Wayne Cate King and Lucie Vallee, with further entertainment on WOAL and WOAT networks.

J. H. McLean G. Sarran Man Antonio Tory San Antonio Americin Hoover Americ Colleges Thomas J. Preater Jr Grover Cleveland Doin EK Finley The New York Times Robert L. Kelly Association of American Colleges A N. Ward Columbia

Election set for November 2 in Texas district

Texas Fourteenth district residents await a November 2 election after a December 7 reorganization and a November 24 poll to choose a successor to Barry M. Woesbach. Five Democrats have announced, with others under consideration, while Republicans plan a county convention to name a standard bearer.

Fourteenth Congressional District Texas Washington RS. Sterling Barry M. Woesbach Flamine Whletwin Wiill Carl Wright Johnson Ee Pigolp Attorner Tisahnuw. Santry Karnes Berar County Citizens League Tcademy Richard M. Kieberg Corpon Ghristl Auorney Tran A. Britt Jan Antonin Mar Mary King Robbie Ban Antoni Robert P. Coon

Princess Adopts Hawaiian Child

Princess Abigail Kawananakoa files to adopt her 12 year old granddaughter Abigail Kekaniike Kawananakoa as legal mother and guardian. Lydia Wewananakos Ellerbrock, mother of the child and divorced from William Ellerbrock, consents to the adoption and retains custody.

Honolulu Abigail Kawananahoa Hon Abigail Kivoik Kekaniike Kawanenakan Httle Lydia Lamakelia Liluokatani Wewananakos William Ellerbrock Ellerbrock Huband

Knife Saves Sight, Dies on Way Home

A man nicknamed Homie and others report a failed attempt to restore his sight after an operation in Indianapolis. He died en route home from the hospital, following the delicate procedure.

Newcastle Dudeon Shirley Aulack Intianapelis

Fraternal Chief Dies in New Haven

Fraternal chief 70 and former supreme regent of the Royal Arcanum, died today in New Haven. He had married Edlior four days earlier, who works in vaudeville and voices the new plan for weekly performances. The widow refused to disclose funds or publish detailed statements, citing anger and the public nature of the matter.

New Haven New Tiaven Cann Vteter Veterea Bankcopter Eupremy Roral Arcanum Ele Edlior Hhe

Developing Anti BMS Urged In Defense Report

Washington November 14 a report from Maj. Go W Gulick to Secretary Huzler urges expanding anti aircraft measures and coast artillery defense. He notes enormous demand on antimissile forces in a major emergency and recommends expedited broader draft defense steps and a definite war reserve policy.

Washington, D. G

Nightlife listings mix at city dance halls and bands

Readable fragments describe dances and music across venues in November mid month. Names like Jack Ransett, Clifford Barney and His 10 Colored Dukes, Susie by Jack Cherry and his pfeheater, and the Elevio Black Diamonds appear with dates and halls such as Miaway, Cerebra Tan, and Oldstime.

Casitaville Svs Sin Ady Miaway Sat Nile Muzic Clifford Barney Madona Sat Nor Gold's Orioles Ubere Josephine Cerebra Tan Trin Deoitcourts St. Hedwig Ball Beck Ate

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