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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1931

Page

2

CANDIDATES CONVERGE ON KLEBERG MEETING

Rieberg forces held a campaign rally with Speaker Priday noting protections for Mexicans if elected to Congress. Kleberg pledged to oppose the Gox immigration bill and back port migration laws while promising to safeguard public school integration. Mayors and city officials joined as rallies urged early voting and tax policy focus.

Tarh Rieberg Kleberg Ror Miller Csayor Corps R Anreser Rlebecq San Antonio Lierar County Marzarita Robles de Mendoza Mexico City Hehalf Kieborg Lamar Seeligsan Jore Varpis Comos Christi Meyer Chambers Breause C. Mondragon Statine Mlebors N A Quintanilla Ehnirenas Johnson Johoson Ausralers Atea Coustlees United States Chambers Congress Johinson Paul E. StefOee Fire and Police Whit Wright Dax Frankushiek~Perk Jacob Abiola Jack Rourke Hart McCormick Will Wood Elresad

Mine Blast Death Toll Rises to 24 in Yorkshire

A mine explosion at the Benter colliery near SDARCASTET raises confirmed deaths to 24 as six more injured miners die in hospital. The tragedy adds to a disaster at one of Yorkshire's largest mines, with sixteen workers killed instantly and two more dying later.

Sdarcastet Eng Benter Here Yorkshire

Courts in Texas county court cases court at law summary

A dense list of civil actions and judgments from various Texas courts. Cases include Bulladres vs Fan Antone Public Service Company, Getrolk Graahila company, Byler et al debt accounts, and multiple district court references with names such as J. H. Reets, W. T. Trews, and others. Also mentions divorce actions, receivers, and a menacing docket of miscellaneous suits and financial claims.

McCullen Harnett The Wolff and Sars Toculans Ea. C Corl Faent Fae Plalniutt Bulladres Fan Antone Publi Servcie Company Getrolk Graahila Copany Anitite Pialouff Wollt Marr Costacy al D. Byler J. H. Reets Meir A.D Spancer Usery Spearman el Leese Comeraci Fifsy-Sesentn District Courtjedeo FB Mune Thomzean Charles Sur Camagte PAG Hendee Charien Stes Anda Fredeckl Hircens Tang Er Amalerdam Camiauy Ucgglaa Geale Farry Corminia Bee Talon Ve Iosers & Stewart Carer Cotta Ninrin-Facath Mimtrict Court Gudze W. A. McCrere Rantory Rhs Mt. Eewreede Tinea Acequal Patra Corporation Jepide Ray Belever Mamarer Inet Clear Company We Taunton Tepenges Meron Hine Cheat Company Parkers Sibem “Chevrolel Rampong Walt An Rampong Walt An Pein v. Corpration Va Mult An Ree Sehoper Matern Dal Bank Finee Por Gronkennett Joba Meyringr

Thieves Run Riot As Police Struggle With Vagrants

A police woe on vagrants Friday sees burglars busy the same night. A group of youths shattered windows at 202 West French, while a bathtub vanished from 214 Helena. Clothing worth 14 dollars stolen from W A Richardson, and 12 spark plugs taken from 40% Warren. A yard loiterer was arrested at John Long’s home, and jewelry valued at 800 dollars disappeared from G W Stowe’s car. Neighbors reported the incidents to J Savage and made home checks.

J. Erdell Moore John Long Bis Laslar Metice G. OW. Stowe Tidebrand Avenue Alice Crum West Mulberry Alreet

Army Orders Talveriel tree and Fort Maren notes

Fragmented military communique from Washington referencing Talveriel and Fort Maren with scattered names and numbers. Mentions appointments, units, and awards in a choppy OCR passage. Strong entities include Fort Maren and unnamed officers. many portions unreadable.

Charters Issued in Bustin Nevada 21093

Fragmented OCR text mentions names and numbers with likely address and charter terms. Readable items include references to Nevada and numbers, with scattered personal names and affiliations. The passage lacks coherent actions or outcomes to form a full local-item summary.

Oil Proration Legality Challenged Amid Injunction Bid

Amended petition seeks injunction against state officials to stop proration orders in the Host Verag field. Federal Judge Randolph Bryant received the filing. Plaintiffs accuse Governor Sterling and General Jollery of conflicting ties with the Rumble O not Refining Co and the Texas Company. They seek $100,000 in damages as the case heads to a hearing set for June after earlier injunction granted.

Seirrman Aan Randolph Bryant Rees S. Sterling A. Constantin, Brock-Lre OW Company Otarrs Naied Bris Incot F. Wolters Geeera Sterling Janus V. Allred State Railroad Commission Prt Mf. Neil A. Smith East Texas Th Umble Sars Sae General Jollery Texas Company Politian Smalters of Wilih Tadge Bryant Sterting Carpia

Vital Statistics and Permits Galore in Local Notices

Fragments show a long list of marriages licenses and intent notices with numerous names and addresses. The item mentions permits for new construction and repairs in various streets including Rosewood Avenue and South Starsister Avenue, with amounts and dates in November. Names include Tilo Mt, Maclasmod Jeane Moutis and several others, plus Arthur Shely and Charles Vae.

Rinths Aia Jessa Sam Houston Ley Mre Austin Duse Peces Patricio Miréet Stareng Flarasino Sermene Dusanzo Etreet Arthur Shely Ticbert Gree Memorial A. Stengel Charles V Gabing Hacheco Comebrue von Ateuh Kresge

Former President of W.U. Succumbs in New York

Nov. 21 Pittsfield mass reports the death of W.U. former president W Thaman T. Bekert Jr of New York. He led the Western Telegraph company and served as a director of the American Automotive association. The obituary notes his retirement and career highlights.

W.U Pittsfield, Main W—Thaman T. Bekert’ Jr New York Western Eplon Telegraph Company American Automotive Enoirdtion

Ginning totals announced for current U S cotton crop

Census Bureau data show 14,210,301 running bales ginned through November 24 this year, with 454,654 round bales and 16 bales counted in. The national crop is pegged at 1 8000000 bales by the agricultural department. State figures list Texas 847, California 1,334,451, Alabama 56,249, North Carolina 62,460, Oklahoma 641, South Carolina 30,786, Tennessee 483,700, Virginia 35,300 and others, with totals up to date across major producing states.

Washington, D. C Nay Catton Jaz Holé Wopadmicut of Atatea Rhaneas Lowixiana

Worker Owned Mine Restores Hope to Town

A worker owned coal mine near Gut the economic boom in Tiesnell boosted town fortunes. It now employs 178 workers with 60 percent stock held by employees and 40 percent by local businessmen. The mine reduced debt and operates more than half time, offering improved wages and job security compared with prior idle periods.

Hope WCH- Int Tiesnell Indiana Biehnell Coat Companys Jia

Queen Helen and Prince Michael Visit Briefly

Queen Helen and Prince Michael, royal figures tied to Romania and Greece, met briefly in Sinaia before she rushed to Germany. The encounter lasted about 15 minutes as Michael, the crown prince, embraced his mother and prepared to depart with a young Mirbella, amid family and court tensions.

Queen Helen Prince Michael Bucharest Michael Romania Helen Carol Germany Septic Greece Sinaia

Spanish Teachers Get Pay Increase

Educational officials announce a new pay raise for teachers, with annual amounts varying by position and experience. The adjustments follow assembly approval of articles linking church and education policy, though some details remain unclear due to garbled text.

Walery Assembly Ponetaa Eaz UG Pentram

Arizona land ownership shifts raise federal concerns

Fragmented OCR text shows confusion over land ownership in Arizona with references to individuals, government, and possible forest reserve plans. Unclear names and dates prevent precise facts, but hints at broad land transfers and federal involvement surface amid garbled phrases.

Arizona

12 Month School Term Advocated

Dr Charles Mayo of Rochester Minn urged a 12 month school term in an address to a church men’s club. He argued for continuity of instruction with no long summer idle period, noting benefits for Ile boys and girls.

SX. Pawl Ile Charles Nf. Mayo Rochester Minn Aebt Ehurch Menu

FIRST FREEZE ON WAY TO L.A.

The cold wave from northern Canada moves southeastward toward Los Angeles with freezing temperatures forecast in the Midwest and Plains. Snow and sleet reported in Minnesota and Oklahoma. rain in other areas as officials warn of a sharp drop in temperatures and record lows.

Tiphove Immestown N.Y Canada Minpesota Panhandle Oklahoma

Blizzard Sweeps Rocky Mountains Heavy Snow Dampens West

A fast moving storm driven by high winds swept across the Rocky Mountain region dropping eight to ten inches of snow before noon. Blizzard warnings extended into Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and nearby areas as temperatures plunged to near or below zero and the storm was expected to persist for about 12 hours.

Rocky Mountains Denydr Rocky Mourns Ftadng Wyoming Colomilo Liman Colo New Mexico Werteen Kanne United States Weather Bureau Cheyenne United

Seguin Record Rival to Ford in New Presentation

Seguin Texas event notes an incoming personal representative of Tory Ford arriving Monday afternoon with his twenty millionth Ford car. J. E. Knetach, president of the Inco chamber of commerce, will present the seventy fifth pound of Guadalupe county pearl, as arranged by Secretary C. G. Willfama.

Beguin Texas Ynen Tory Ford Seguin Ford J. E. Knetach Inco Chamber of Commerce Guadalupe County Perane C. G. Willfama

Christmas Gift Buying Amid Coupon Rush

Crowds flock to stores as Christmas shopping picks up with gifts and cards. A witty slogan inspired by a local writer campaign encourages orderly giving and polite conduct during the holiday season, urging residents to plan ahead and avoid last minute rushes.

Merger of Alamo Life and Amicable Life Insurance Firms

The Alamo Life Insurance of San Antonio merges with Amicable Life Insurance of Waco. Amicable assumes all obligations and will maintain a local office at the Majestic in San Antonio. Amicable’s in force business passes 72 million dollars. Alamo’s past leadership shifts under the merger.

Alamo Life Insurance Company San Antonio Amicable Life Insurance Company Waco Went- Porstion Asitle A. TL Walton Amic:sable Begg Soy Antonio Che Armicable Acamp Focus Stackhollers Wilkon Majestic Graham Dowdell Alamo Sia Wilson and

Texan Convicted of Killing Woman

NATCHEZ Miss November 21 Com Green of Hopkins County Texas was found guilty last night of murdering Ellen Smith age 20. inability of a county jury to agree on punishment fixed the sentence at life in the state penitentiary. Green admitted hiring the woman as his common law wife for over a year.

Natchez, Miss Green Hopkins County Texan Ellen Smith Adama State

Freedom for Christmas at Auburn prison

Prison officials plan a Christmas program featuring 21 male inmates and four female prisoners at the state prison in Auburn New York. The event aims to bring a sense of freedom and goodwill to those incarcerated.

Auburn N.Y

Theaters Set For Benefit Showings Across City

Theaters including Majestic, Webinra Dix, RKO vaudeville venues and others will host benefit screenings. Cast lists feature Tibbett and Shenoy with performances of The Gorilla and The Ruling Voice. Patrons may buy tickets at downtown shops or theaters, with sales ending at midnight Sunday.

Majistic Barvicg RKO Vaudeville Texas Nichaed Adden Tegey Shenoy Dork Oakic Aztecz Limrence Pathee Lila Leo Joe Friseae Harry Gribbon Strand Plaza Harlandele Uptown Brote Nul Lighland Park

Immigrants From Italy Urged to Be Good US Citizens

In Philadelphia a dinner hosted by the Sons of Italy featured Signor Dino Grandi, Italy's foreign minister, urging Americans of Italian blood to embrace citizenship fully. He stated that Italian Americans are Americans and urged them to be the best of American citizens, speaking on behalf of Italy and Mussolini’s regime.

Italy Philadelphia Itally Dino Grandi United States Musyolini Dialonor Sons Slonor Grand Itsilana Amuzion Sniv

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