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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1931

Page

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The Rock Island Express to the Pacific States

Arthur Brisbane writes about the Rock Island Express route from Kansas City through Missouri and Oklahoma to the Pacific, praising modern transportation, scenery, and the vast reach of American rail service. The piece reflects on cities, landscapes, and the connected nation from the Mississippi to the Pacific, highlighting progress and unity.

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Electric Iron Blamed for Fire

A fire at 3819 West Commerce damaged a home at Adella Tlermudes street. Investigators say an electric iron sparked the blaze, with cautious notes on wiring and possible related hazards. No injuries reported.

Tsaminge Saleing West Commerce Adella Tlermudes

Hit and run driver injures man at city hospital

Menerit Movirs Telehit reports Bobby Nichola a 2M of 29 East Crockett Street was hospitalized on Saturday after a hit and run near his home. He sustained injuries while walking when a driver struck him and fled the scene.

Menerit Movirs Bobby Nichola East Crockett Wreet Ipaten Robert Us Green Hospital Hieame

Manhunt Reveals Torch Murder Norther to Bini First Frdese

Meteorology bulletin warns of a cold wave sweeping into San Antonio with a rain and northerly wind system. Temperatures fall to near freezing by Monday as sleet and snow potential rise in the northwest. ranchers urged to protect livestock and sensitive equipment.

Torch Norther Bini Rain L. A Amatah Sundas Tig Inrhoe San Antronio Wight

Winter Summer War Over Nation

Weather forces clashed across the continent with winter cold and snow affecting regions and football contests. Forecasters tracked subzero temperatures in Rogiva Snaks and noted fatalities tied to the bitter conditions.

Wansss Cvey Neeerlenet Iala Ty To- Ain Ateminer Sorputo Rogiva Snaks

Weekend Weather in Faun Anionle and Surrounding Areas

Cloudy with cold readings and light to moderate winds. Saturday and Sunday look colder with freezing overnight temperatures in the western and northern parts. The southeast and south portions may rise briefly into the 30s before a plunge back to near freezing later. A mix of clouds and intermittent sun, with northerly gusts through the day Saturday and Sunday.

Tadiay Enamer St Antonia Ting Winter Winter LG Jarbec Ner Nie San Antonlans Farboe Perth Weal North Parilana Calder Asuthenal Martin Kundar Nisht Rent Dante Linn

Convicts to Take University Courses by Mail

Minnesota state penitentiary inmates will enroll in University of Minnesota correspondence courses. The extension division completed arrangements allowing prisoners to study 850 mailed lessons in business and political service. Prisoners pay regular registration costs from earnings at the penitentiary.

Paul Minnesota Extecision University of Minnesota Matea Milney

Hiccough Victim in 14th Day May Need Operation

Chin VanSfield of Illinois enters his fourteenth day of persistent hiccups as doctors weigh surgery. X rays reveal a growth behind the ear believed linked to the condition. Family reports slight overall improvement since Wednesday, though the ailment persists and limits remedies.

Vansfield Chin Nov King

Three Die From Tanker Fire Aboard Charlie Watson

A Standard Oil tanker Charlie Watson exploded after a leaking gasoline line. Three men burned to death, a fourth injured after falling from a dock piling. Nine others were hurt. the ship and its owner faced substantial damage and possible stock sale concerns.

Welenit San Francisco Standard Charlie Watson Nak Galveston Bay

Suspected Prohibition Case Involving Navy Garb Agents

A Baltimore investigation reports prohibition agents wore naval attire while gathering evidence against an individual linked to a speakeasy. The government pursued charges amid ongoing inquiry.

Taltimore United States

British duties force new tariffs on American goods

Treasury officials disclosed immediate countervailing duties under the Smoot-Hawley act as Britain raises tariffs on U S imports by up to 80 percent. Commerce and treasury listings identify affected British commodities. collectors will enforce parity once British rates take effect. Rep Collier predicts further retaliation patterns and warns against tariff escalation. Capone case extends jail time as legal actions progress. The League of Nations plans a public session to address the Manchurian crisis amid Japanese Chinese tensions.

Wastiington Posermment Lwlay Treasury United States Eble Collier Haspley Oregon Deaos Committee Vrean League of Nations Council Tokio Mukden Manchuria Chiehow Bro Hie Conneil Oduy Airernie Stubden Louns Mazin Snuff Om Reilly Japan Vanna Russia Jotersss

American League Entry Pushed Off

American entry into the league court has been delayed again to an undetermined future time. The effort for Americas adherence lies with new footstay since last year awaiting ratification. Authorities say adherence is tied to pending legislation and other issues.

Washington, D

Mystery Painting Gainsborough Worth Vast Sum

A Chicago woman purchased a portrait by an unknown artist for 400 dollars, described by Dre Montier Goldblatt as a genuine Gainsborough worth about 50 000 dollars. A West Virginia fishing license debate heads to Washington for a conference Tuesday.

Gainsborough Chicago AIA Oone Dre Montier Goldblatt Washington Tuesilar

Theaters Stage Benefit for Los Angeles Unemployed

Theaters plan a Saturday midnight benefit amid a nationwide motion picture effort to aid unemployed workers. A downtown parade, bands, ushers, and high school participants accompany the event, with proceeds to be distributed by a committee of 100 businessmen under city oversight.

Ruth Gallagher Texas Theater J. Roy Murray Murray Motor Sales Company San Antonio Murray Hex Public Service Camnavy Ineal Dy. m Heck Xulioani Unt Melief Owen D. Young Will FH. Muss Mavie Young CG. M. Chambers

Two Grown Brothers Seek Legal Name Change to Men

Two fully grown brothers petition the court to change their designated gender from female to male after growing up as girls. Nota and Geneva Lee filed the suit in Anderson County, alleging they were raised as daughters and wish to adopt masculine names, asserting their upbringing under a mother figure who dressed them in feminine clothing.

Andenson Int Nota Geneva Lee Eirontt Rourt Nakiwe Poreisatun Tantadme Noeantene Tede Alter Anne

Final Bexar Vote Orwe Launched In Fourteenth District

Campaign activity in the fourteenth district heats up as voters prepare for a Tuesday special election. Rieberg backed by Democrats faces Johnson. rally planned at Meelhoven hall. Kleberg backers claim gains in eight of eleven counties with Anderson expected to win Guadalupe Comal and Kendall. Radio schedules list speakers for Anderson and Anderson allies across WOAI WOAT KTHA. Nearly 2000 Mexican laborers cheered at Haymarket parade.

Fourteenth Besar Richard M. Rieberg Corpus Christi Carl Wright Johnson C. M. Chambers Meelhoven Hall Boy James A. Marley Kleberg Counuries Terar Charles W. Anderson Cardidate Anderson Marty M. Wurzbach Guaralupe Comal Kendall Jolhgon Leailers Johnson WAL Op. O Fritz Schio WOAT Oasis WOAI Wayne Davia Herbert Peaks Judie Beo Kelly Mes Tegler Freonk Wrahbury Andersen KTHA Filpom

Blackomith Confesses to Burning Victim in California

Detective charges against Gilbert Collie reveal a confession to burning a man and a related murder. He admits killing Walker near Santa Ana and setting a hut ablaze to conceal the crime. Collie also claims Slater’s body lies burned along the highway and admits stealing Slater’s car and forging papers. Authorities say a wider search for additional victims may follow.

Bos Angeles Gilbert Francs Colic Cojlie Genie Walker Santa Mesa Calif Indorer Serk Slater Collie Date Slater Ans Geleg Kerk Hoover Dam Coljin Welker Santa Ana Slater Yerma Joseph Fe Taylor Clarksburg W. Va

Short Way to Homeroom or Apartment Listings

A column lists apartment and house rentals with weekly and monthly rates in multiple areas. Prices range from 22.00 to 320.00 per month, with several entries including San Pedro and Baltimore locations. The notice directs readers to consult Mary Loy for complete details and mentions classifi ed ads and a Sunday edition.

Mary Loy Crockett Hoo San Bodie F. Guriey Bimure San Pedro Baltimare

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