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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1931

Page

3

Hoover Plan Aims Big Federal Bank Network

WASHINGTON, D C Nov 14 report outlines President Hoover’s plan to create a nationwide chain of federal banks to back mortgage lending. The scheme envisions 12 district banks with initial capital around 4 to 40 million each, offering mortgage loans up to 15000 and expanding credit to spur home building and employment while coordinating with the Federal Reserve. Hoover expects a total credit volume between 20 and 60 billion dollars, seeking congressional support and noting consultations with bankers and real estate groups.

Wastington D. C Toover Ile Serterday Congress Tony Ile Sound Banka Jonn Vhe White House Hoover Che No. Ith Credit Corporation Reitisenint Gilbodge Securitiea Chigihl Redis Federal Reserve Agatem Tie Liuce HANKS Barks Mortzage Inn Collaters Esch Bank Ingituliong Baw Ng Definile Ggirer Victor Tring x Tertarae Linn Hoarer Hha Dogean Yarta

Rain and Wind Leave North Texas Regions Wet

A slow rain spread across North Texas sections with heavy winds reported. Multiple plains areas noted rainfall, with affected towns including Tatsbocke Fyttelient St dan Moleabee Teselland Nawnfield Tintis Crosbston and Klosaaith. Agricultural impact noted on crops.

Associated Press Nadenusol Rm Mwex- RS Faith Plains Dablag North Texas Tatsbocke Fyttelient St Dan Moleabee Teselland Nawnfield Tintis Crosbston Klosaaith Jonny

Karnes Valuations Ordered Reduced

Karnes County commissioners court approved a 60 percent reduction in assessed property valuations for the upcoming tax year. The decision followed a recent meeting and was passed by a unanimous vote, affecting fiscal plans and ranch property assessments.

Kenady Tors Kirien Mannimnus

Man Freed On Drunk Charge In District Court

J H Dickerson of 1115 Essex Street was acquitted in Nivel Fourth District Court after a verdict finding him not guilty of arriving while intoxicated. Testimony included ex-bartender George da Tava and a meat market owner Emil Weilbacher. Dickerson claimed illness and medicine affected his balance.

J.H. Dickerson Essex Street Nivel Foirth District Court Gelober Dickerson Archea George da Tava Dickerton Emil Weilbacher New Braunfels Avenue Nant

New Car Principle Displayed Today

A new car principle is shown for the first time with a button controlled automatic clutch and free wheeling rear suspension. The display touts a stepped transmission and streamlined engine components as a preview of 1932 models.

Winard Conten Hener Bieh Rujek

Caldwell County Fair President Praises Event Success

Fanee Wi Smills, president of the Caldwell County Fair association, states the fair proved a financial success with solid public support and orderly conduct, reflecting positively on local participation and the fair's goals.

Caldwell Lockuart Fanee Smills Caldwell County

Child Struck by Car. Four Year Old Injured in Wexs Nlaisen

Four year old Tania Gruonta was hit by a car near the Bawin Thin infirmary on Saturday. The incident occurred as he and another minor were walking along a lane, with authorities noting a tox feature and potential arrest related to the driver from the nine-enrage area.

Tania Gruonta Bawin Thin

Music Club Plans Suspension After President's Death

New York voices report the Music Club will suspend concerts following the death of president Mrs.amps. F. Lanter. The society cited loyalty and service as reasons for pausing activities.

Music Club New York Ita Mrz Amps F. Lanter

Seguin Council Cuts Water Rate for Fire Protection

Seguin council unanimously reduced water charges to a minimum of $1 for fire protection. The measure lowers rates for city services and water usage, promising cost relief to residents and businesses amid ongoing municipal needs.

Seguin Teznn Inchvenia

American Named to League Board TEVA

An American figure is listed on a league board in a 1974 document. The fragment references Teva and a Budapest financial committee context plus mentions of Mas tina and Wola. The readable text suggests appointment or recognition within a regional sports or organizational body, with international ties implied by Budapest.

TEVA Thayol Itite Mas Tina Reureen Financial Gouimitlen al Budapest Tinepaty Pau

Irene Castle Speaks on Dogs and Civilizaton

Irene Castle advocates for dogs amid a speech in Go, Nevada. The remarks emphasize humane treatment and warn against cruelty, reflecting Castle’s stance on animal welfare and civilization.

Cotton Used Shows Gains In October Consumption

Cotton consumption rose in October as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. Domestic mill use reached 66 165 bales of lint and 63 703 of middling count, with lint and other categories leading gains over September. On hand storage stood at 211,734 bales, while October output and export figures showed improvements over September, reflecting year over year increases in lint and textiles demand.

Washington, D. C Eeneus Initeny Brien Mi Bates Hintera Oeloleeal Ltd Tiaporta Aluving Ortaber Oetcber Cotlea

Suspect held in robbery case tied to Laswell alias

An arrest in a robbery investigation linked to a man named Laswell age 29, alleged to be in Ware. Police report a pursuit by Marshal Aguilar and Officer Atuzue, with a stolen pin recovered from the suspect’s route near Mrs. A. home on West Mistieiae Avenue.

Baliday Dh Laswell Abdees Mall Doxeur Cilier Viel Whatet Ware Fieth Aguilar Halice Atuzue Haswell Canpl Boswell Ratie Vna F. Tyna West Dollyyreod Avenue Ryan

Baby Born After Death of Mother in Auto Crash

In Columbus Ohio a baby was born after the mother died in an automobile crash. The mother, identified as inn Marti rote, was struck by a vehicle and died en route to a hospital. Medical staff revived the infant after birth, with the baby surviving after initial critical condition.

Columbus Ohio Gurion

Dying Man Names Wife as Killer in Mansfield

Police probe into Justin Cobb death in Mansfield Mass after he allegedly named his wife in a dying note. Cobb, son of the local bank president and partner at Barker, reportedly wrote the accusation before dying from a gunshot wound.

Mass Justin Cobb

Two Colleges Consider Merger in Fort Worth

Fort Worth officials moved to study a merger of Southwestern University and Texas Memorial College with potential central conference approval. The appropriations report noted board support, listing Southwestern University, Weatherford College, Southern Methodist University, and Trinn Memorial College in the discussion.

Fort Worth Tie Mergre Southwestern Dimiyeenity Linn Momatiat College Central Methodist Episcopal Chueh Senth Finnsithgas Mie Chekshian Cuention Hide Southwestern University Weathermed College Southern Methodist University Trinn Memorial Robles Bronham

Ministers to Hold Mass Meeting to Celebrate Event

A ministers alliance plans a mass meeting at Centra Chelstisnehurel at 8 a m on Sunday to celebrate the tendy BOW Wn nivergarey of the Inymen's wickiendry qovement. Tyank Morel will preside with Y M C A officers attending the singing and pease. J M Lvier will read a prayer and Rev Bo Tilt will offer an address. Frat Gnrns will speak at Wie church on Marer strejce at 2 DM.

Sunilaw Ministerial Alliance Wickiendry Tyank Morel Chester Sling Pease J. M. Lvier Dintsiel Tie Methodist Church Will Reid

Four Killed as Parochial School Building Collapses

In Tals, two Kent children are reported dead and others injured when a Titling building housing a parochial school collapses. Three students are said to be injured with ongoing rescue efforts as crews search the wreckage for survivors.

Kent

Austin Lawyer in Plunge to Death

A Austin lawyer died after plunging from a sixth floor of a tall building in the city. The incident was reported from Austin on November 1 as a fatal fall with limited details available and no immediate clear motive or accomplice information disclosed.

Austin Yon Hosenberg Integer

Turbulent Times Echo in Lettered Pages

The fragment hints at political rancor and public figures while signaling ongoing war discourse. Mentions President Chole, Trout, and Re publican forces amid wartime strain. Gaps obscure exact events or dates, but tone portrays uncertainty, misprints, and shifting loyalties.

Goan Husking Champ Named Senter Wins Crown

Welch, a farmhands from Mou Veelle TH, wins eighth annual Whiskers Court title, husking 2255 pounds in 49 corn per minute, setting a 712 pound single run and achieving 12 strokes per minute overall, with 15 contestants in the event.

Mou Veelle Courtey Elve Tipkt Jett Lenin

French Minister and German Parley Reported

Paris November 14 French Finance Minister Pierre Flandin conferred with Dr Leopold Von Toesch German ambassador in a formal parley. They discussed renovations and agreed on no official statement was issued.

Paris Pinance Pierre Flandin Ihis Moraliz Leopold von Toesch Arebensmiler Reginline

Obituary for San Antonio resident Daniel Hildebrand

Daniel Hildebrand of San Antonio died shortly after midnight at a local hospital after a long residence here since 1882. He was in real estate before joining the firm Requa and Hildebrand and left a widow Mrs Se Fe Hildebrand and a son Dr B Hildebrand. His brother Ira T Hildebrand is dean of the school of TV at the University of Texas. Funeral services and survivors are listed with details of his family and local ties.

Requa and Hildebrand Se Fe Hildebrand Tr. B. Elildebrand Grandiangatees Mary Wmebrand Sa Antonio Ira T. Hildebrand School of Tv University of Teans

Chicago graft figures bared reveal vast public funds loss

Report outlines a Chicago sanitary district graft scheme alleged during 1920s finance. Details from a bill of particulars show over six million dollars misused, with payrolls rising and costs cited for public works that far exceeded actual needs. Evidence points to extensive conspiracy spanning 1923 through 1928.

Ohicago Hirsch Yestertas Ila Chirges Hawkright Chicago Synstera Migthy J. Yeone Pronk d. Lneseh

Dancing Classes Schedule Begins at City Recreation Centers

The rectalion department announces daily dancing classes starting Monday led by instructor Helen Hameick. Classes include an all ages program for women and children and a separate youth class. Participants must attend beforehand and receive instruction at local recreation centers.

Mondas Ilelen Hameick Hanitich

Power Pleads Not Guilty of Murders in Quiet Dell Case

Powers, charged with killing Mr and Mrs Dorothy Lemke and their children in Park Ridge area, pleads not guilty. District court reports he allegedly murdered the family after promising marriage, then burned the bodies in a church near a garage in Quiet Dell.

Power Dirs Park Ridge Dorothy Presser )Lemke Worcesten Alney Powers

PTA Meets in Galveston for Close Executive Session

The Texas Congress of Parent-Teacher Associations held a close session in Galveston with about 1000 delegates visiting the city. Mrs. B. L. Woolas was named president, to serve a two year term, as the association’s headquarters were in the hotel district.

Wapniheta Texas Cinkeston Atteiaance Alleds Port Thaza Iwtel

Church Benefit Bazaar At St. Ann’s Church

A benefit bazaar will be held Wednesday and Thursday this week at St. Ann's Church. Sponsored by the Men's Club and Ladies of the St. Ann's Mission Society, Miss A More, secretary, announced. Arrangements are being completed and booth chairmen appointed.

Fit. Ann's Church St. Ann's Allne Society A. More Booth Committees Mias More

Oklahoma Baptists Adopt Divorce Resolution

The Oklahoma Baptist central convention adopted a resolution declaring that no preacher may solemnize a marriage if either party has been divorced except on scriptural grounds. The measure states divorce threatens the foundation of American domestic life.

Okalulgha Oklay Alberts Okiehoma

Whiskey and Seltzer Nears Courtroom Verdict in Ridgewood

In Ridgewood magistrate's court Nathan Whisker and Snelfiele ner face charges for traffic regulation violations. The light classified ads hint at an employment ad context amid the case, showing a local mix of names and notices.

New York Ridgewood Nathan Whisker Snelfielener Ach

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