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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1934

Page

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Skipper Sees Sled eata off Coast Amid Island Crisis

The captain reports a deadly rescue effort near isolated islands off a Beued coast. Bodies recovered and two Norwegians, Estampe and Ostrem, were captured after tensions rose over meat provisioning. A doctor and crew await a report from Captain Hancock aboard Velcro II about the fate of the Baroness de Wagner and missing empress claims.

Alan Hancock Ins Velcro IL Tae Ly Bizerre de Wagner Tland Rae Wittmen Prederink Ritter Frau Thre Straush Berrsicn

PDR Promotes National Power Program in White House Meeting

President outlines a broad national program to empower power and welfare. An aide notes the briefing was held in a significant White House conference last night. Details remain unclear, but the president signals future welfare measures.

PDR Lam Springs M Etion

Churches Set Thanksgiving Services Across City

San Antonio churches schedule Thanksgiving observances with morning worships and special sermons. Rev John Bruce Dalton at Central Christian Church and others at Grestholme Presbyterian Madison Square Presbyterian and Denver Boulevard Presbyterian lead the day. Union services planned at First Presbyterian with citywide gathering.

San Antonio Waliee Anthony Travis Park Methodist Church Tien T. Jones Madison Square Presbyterian Edgar Hubbard Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Willian E Fisher Denver Teight Mount Olive First Presbyterian Church Highland Park Presbyterian Church Seadley Baxter Greer Am C. Michell Beacon Hill Baptist Weatmourland College Furst Eh aUoly Init Ene Union ‘Chanks Et Thurc- 255i Sary Gey Momning

Eskimo Solo Phebt At Barry Frat Event

Unclear fragments describe an Eskimo making a solo act at a Barry Frat event with mixed phrases about a piano tone and a year noted. Names and details are garbled, leaving little verifiable context or outcomes.

Dogs Cost Plenty Under Nazi Taxes

Fragmented OCR text shows garbled phrases referencing dogs and taxes under Nazi era and devaluation, with unclear context. It mentions Americans, Moline, airmen, and days, but specifics are obscured. The readable items suggest a wartime taxation or pricing discussion affecting dogs and value.

Man Digs for Gold Underneath Home

A man digging beneath a residence in Tel Wee county unearths gold ore in paying quantities. He covers the patch quickly, blasting rock to extract ore described as profitable, with reported yields ranging between 40 and 430 per row.

Kersey Thejler Ynir Tel Wee Vietor Ile Pal

Strike Looms as LA Street Railway Men Vote Walkout

Los Angeles street railway workers narrowly approve a strike after a vote at an early morning meeting of about 2300 motormen and conductors. Only a few cars ran as the union forecast a complete shutdown once those working are notified.

Los Angeles Angeles Ts Stanc

Cowboys at Leisure Stirs Campus Paper Controversy

On campus a two page paper titled Free Larich, published by indignant students, sparked a faculty led kidnapping scare narrative. An editorial argues the campus paper challenges justice and warns readers not to expect cooperation from editors and staff.

Free Larich Rtudenis Sills Sagt Cowboys AT Leisure Trent Rite Gowkoye

Relief Chief Denies Waste in Federal Relief Effort

Chicago reports quote Federal Administrator Harry Hopkins defending relief costs and methods amid charges of waste. Hopkins says relief will continue while needed, costs average 7.5 percent for relief administration versus 30 to 40 percent for private groups, and vows to prevent politics from interfering with aid. He also signals possible changes in relief administration to address criticisms.

Chicago Harry J. Hopkins Meyers Hopkins Federal Emergency Relief Administration Celief

Harlandale Votes on 127000 PWA Sewer Bond

Voters in Harlandale District No. 4 will decide on a 127000 sewer bond issue with 30 percent federal aid. Construction cost set at 124000, bond financing to cover the rest, with about 1900 ballots cast among 9250 residents. Voters must own 1933 poll tax receipts to be eligible.

Harlandale PWA

Hunt for Longview Youths Yields Fragmentary Clues

A fragmented report from OnGWiew Texas outlines sparse clues in a Longview youths case. Financial figures show expenditures and receipts totaling thousands, with vague references to a farm, a position, and a fiscal year budget. The text preserves names and places only in partial form, offering limited leads for investigators.

Longview Ongwiew Texas Rouney Nifiorrs Fay Clues Saley Flaw Bayes Ant T Rey

Indians Fear Sea Monster Zaweaksh Haunts Coast

Ancient Fort Sim Lon elders tell of Zaweaksh, a terror to youths, seen near the shelter near here. Fishermen and Dr Neal Cadel study remains and plan to consult Prof. Prewav Kinceid of the University of Arlington for identification.

Rimpren Fiehernen Cemainy Neal Cadel Dominion Suil Prewav Kinceid University of “Lington Rome

US Chamber Sees Improved Sentiment May Aid Holiday Trade

Washington reports the Chamber of Commerce notes improved business sentiment in November, with higher check payments and steady retail activity. Government forecasts for rising industrial output and employment reinforce cautious optimism for a stronger Christmas season, though risks remain.

Washington, DC United Sales Produsea Talistics Chamberlain Imad Chamber Department of Commerce

Japan Signals Intent to End Washington Naval Treaty

Nov 24 Tokyo analysts report Japan will notify Washington of withdrawal from the 5-5-3 naval pact. Ambassador Saito told the American Academy that Tokyo seeks a new formula based on parity among powers and drastic reductions. He said Japan favors halving its navy if England and the U S scale down similarly to avert war and ease burdens on citizens.

Philadelphia Washington Japan Hirosi Saita United States Britain Ambatsador London Salto Cometry England Sritp

U S British Accord Seen In Case of Treaty Breakup

The United States may seek an informal accord with Great Britain to limit naval building if the naval limitations treaty fails. Officials say such an agreement would involve mutual sharing of building plans and complementary fleets, though no talks have begun. The three power talks stalled as Japan pressed for parity, with Britain and the United States resisting Nippon’s demands.

Hondo Noy United States Grea Brita Thyas Japan Weari Jaya Depan Great Britain America Nippon

War Veteran Reunited With Mother After Long Separation

World war veteran Samuel Yonowitz of Lorain Ohio who visited Havana after attending the Miami convention was reunited with his mother Mrs Ave Yonowitz and his brother Morris for the first time in more than two years. He had not seen them since leaving Russia in 1912. His sister Weenit, born after his departure, also joined the reunion and Yonowitz hopes to bring Emily to Lorain to live.

Havana Samuel Ovitch Lorain Ohio Miami Ave Yanovitz Morris

Trish Bog Slides Down Mountain in East Clare

In Killsnena district, a bog on a mountain hillside in East Clare Ireland pours down as brick mud and earth, washing away crops and homes. Rains continue, threatening further slides and farmers fear losses to valley.

Dublin Killsnena East Claire

Desertion Charge Backfires in Local Court Hearing

Incal court heard Joan Jessop summoned by wife on desertion charge. He pleaded that his actions stemmed from viewing photographs of women in daily news. conflict centered on alleged improper conduct. The testimony highlighted tension between spouses and questioned fidelity.

Nuy Joan Jessop New Santrs Siirlinn

Students Act on Story of Prank at Bloomville

A college era tale recounted by Postmaster I Sengler Hoveter of Bloomville during a high school visit. He recalled a prank when he and fellow students rented two cows to the Heidelberg college belfry, and the next day the town tower was found with a prankster’s mark on it.

Xenae Wiil I. Sengler Bloomvile Terall Thet High School Bloomville Hosier Ted 2 Cow Heidelberg College Oesler

Stone Heart Leads to London death by own action

Inquest into the death of Arihir Chediagh Hudson aged 62 of Wembley road worker. Dr Temple Gray noted the heart was calcified almost to stone. Jury verdict: death by own action insane. At North Side two generations among Milve dak trots for sale at low price.

Tanyon Niw Arihir Chediagh Hudson Wembley Temple Gray Hartley Acotonte Aitie

Weather Forecast Fragment with Unclear Data

A fragmented weather section shows times and numeric readings with scattered city and station hints. It mentions January and Saturday times, sunrise and sunset, and various numbers but is garbled, making details hard to confirm.

War clouds over a world of kinfolks and old alliances

Beverly Hills dispatch reflects on fragile peace as nations tied by blood and marriage are drawn toward another conflict. It notes the tangled kinship of ruling houses and the ease with which friends turn into rivals, highlighting Queen Mary and European royals as pivotal figures in looming tensions.

Beverly Hills Europe

Legal Aid Sought in Pecan Trade Injunction Suit

Attorneys W R Smitham and H F Drought named as defendants in an injunction suit filed by pecan dealers. William L Pencke, assistant counsel in WRA litigation, will assist in federal court hearing Wednesday. Pencke set up a federal building office to defend the NRA statewide. The suit seeks to restrain charges against pecan dealers for NRA wage rules violations.

NW. 8 W.R. Smitham H.F. Drought NRA Com Priance Pegan Dealers William L Pencke WRA NRA

Escaped Convicts Hide in Hills After Prison Break

Three convicts escaped from the state prison farm near Angola Louisiana and hid in the Cuisine hills. They disarmed a guard before fleeing in a truck with the foreman and other prisoners then released the foreman and two inmates unharmed. Four other convicts were picked up to curb news of the break. The fugitives James Stim Hell Kevin aogn and Fred Middledon are listed under robbery felonies.

Angola Cuni¢a West Feli¢iana Pariah Kent Fey Istih Teligraed James “Stim Hell Yevin Aogn Fred Middledon

It Father Gets Job, Boy Goes to Jail

A South Boston youth faces a legal fate after a federal case involving counterfeit money. With a father recently securing permanent work, the youth is placed on one year of temporary predation on a single count and nine months on a second count, subject to possible jail if the father loses his job.

Boston Niw

Malay Youth on World Bike Trip

A four year old Malay rider Ahmad Bin Akip plans a round the world motorbike journey starting in Singapore and heading to Europe via Nurma, Tulle and Per- Sa. He spent two years preparing and has taught himself seven languages including English French German Spanish Mandarin Chinese and Japanese.

Singapore Ahmad bin Akip Europe Nurma Tulle Per- Sa

Child Climbs 140 Feet of Ladders

HRIBBANE on November 24 reports workmen atop a dray Arch at the top of a derrick as a wild wind swept the framework. A treble voice cried out and Keith Best, three-year-old son of the elder driller, was found among the workers having climbed 140 feet.

Hribbane Uve Keith Best

Vanishing island reappears off Trinidad in strange sea event

Washington reports a long lost island once swallowed by the Serpent's Mouth has resurfaced on Trinidad's coast after 20 years. Vice consul describes a jelly like form, sulfur smell, and vast sea upheavals before it vanished again. Local observers fear apocalyptic signs as mud, fissures, and trees tilt inland. Volcanic origin suspected by British authorities.

Washington Trinidad British West Indies Erin Bay Rama Evin Y Islay

Fate of Inguil Jury Trial Draws Near

The Samuel Inguil trial, former head of a fallen utility empire, nears verdict as Judge James H. Wilkerson prepares to send the case to the jury after final government arguments. If convicted, Inguil faces charges of participating in a scheme to defraud investors who lost confidence in the firm’s collapse.

Samuel Inguil James H. Wilkerson Inswil United States

Fish Leaps into Angler's Pocket Tale

A trout leaped from the water and snagged in an angler's overall pocket during a fishing outing near Beseerek. The four pound fish escaped at his feet as onlookers watched, with local circulation reported around a thousand dollars.

Marsnaul Beseerek Smith

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