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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1931
Page
1
A fragmented column critiques gold valuations and federal reserve policies, citing 21 billion dollar figures and the Empire State’s money influence. It references Japan and Britain, U.S. foreign exchange, and historical figures, while musing on currency adequacy and wartime finance amid a chaotic economic backdrop.
State Banking Examiner R F Wooten told a depositors committee that no payments will be made for about four months as reorganization proceeds. Initial payouts may run 10 to 20 percent, but final returns depend on assessments against stockholders. Safety deposit boxes remained accessible in the basement vaults as anxious depositors formed lines. one woman collapsed from heat. The depositors proposed six suggestions, including converting bank stock to 100 cents on the dollar and proceeding with restoration.
Aplane carrying Lindbergh and Colonel Gipir plunged into flood waters amid Chinese and British aerial activity. The crash near the Yangtze floodplain occurred as searchers and local pilots reported multiple aircraft incidents. Lindbergh and colleagues survived, with medical attention given and plans to continue flight to Europe or the United States discussed.
A damaged OCR page lists random monetary amounts, dates, and names with local place hints. It references terms like month and week, and mentions addresses and a legal-like notice about counterfeiting or formation. Overall the text is garbled with no coherent event.
Valeer and Seeder of Washington DC were named the oldest mother in the United States as she celebrated her 100th birthday anniversary. She has sixteen grandchildren thirty-two great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. A son and daughter are living.
Weather forecast predicts a slight warming trend in Los Angeles with higher highs Friday and Saturday. Friday night low around 0 degrees is cited, and Saturday's peak near 88 degrees according to the official bureau.
Belle Livingstone, allegedly visiting in Nevada, drew authorities who raided a venue receiving guests and seized liquor. Officers described the raid as separate from the main event where dancing and entertainment occurred.
The federal farm board will grind roomes of ite sairpToig teneat inte Cor for the bearfit of the Wuamployed iL cenaresa With wuithorize It. Dior Stone, chairman of the heard said loflar.
Washington officials said today the government considers revisions to antitrust laws to better balance interests of the public and big business. The move aims to update enforcement while preserving competition.
Todlon France reports Marshal Petain will attend a grand bicentennial celebration in New York City. The event links Franco American friendships with veterans groups and civic leaders in attendance.
Regional forecast calls for Friday night winds shifting to warmer temperatures into the weekend. Strong gusts from the south expected with possible showers in Texas and nearby areas. Highs near 20 C with a modest warmup and cooler nights. Forecast discusses unsettled conditions and potential rain across the central region.
In Corpus Port on October 2, nonunion longshoremen gathered to load the Bull Steamship liner Faith. After Bull Line officials replaced striking workers, police protected the docks as about 300 nonunion men prepared to work. The Wong Fremin, a Gall-Pacific vessel, docked today and shippers planned to issue calls to mobilize nonunion labor on the Point Fermi.
Quiet at Port Houston amid longshoremen and stevedore wage dispute. International Longshoremen's union seeks renewal of the old contract with 50 cents per hour for export loading and 18 cents per bale. shippers offer lower rates and a 1 hour per container export clause. About 500 workers local to Port Houston, with thousands affected across Galveston, Texas City, and Port Corinth area. tensions cited over price competition and potential layoffs.
Galveston port operations halted as floating equipment lie idle and waterfront crews stay away in response to strike orders from officials. Shippers seek longshoremen to finish loading, while unions and shipowners face a tense standstill with little cargo moving. Police maintain security along the waterfront as protests disrupt the scene.
Incomplete OCR yields a fragmented lineup and misread names. The piece mentions managers, positions, and an upcoming game, with references to players such as Wilson and Dykes and notes on bases and an umpire, but specifics are garbled. The article, dated with scattered notes, points to a baseball context and a substitution scenario under pressure from manager Gabby Street.
In Newtor on October 2, florist Frank Frito, fifty, was confronted by a stranger demanding red roses for a delivery in Brooklyn. The man, allegedly posing as a fixer, threatened with a drive to complete the delivery while insisting on speed. A scuffle followed as the customer fled, shots fired, and Frito retreated from the scene.
Fred N. Cowan announces candidacy for judge of the One Manilead and Twenkiernnth Tiellel court. He will run in the Democratic primaries of July 1032 in Nexur counts, stating plans to pursue civil relations and related issues.
Washington reports state that judging at an air race for the Bell trophy was delayed by high altitude conditions. Officials say planes perform poorly at 17 000 to 28 000 feet, prompting plans to resume with new aircraft and adjustments for future runs.
County and city peace officers pursued kidnappers who seized Carl F. Groos 54 a ratesman for B Dittmar company, held him for ransom for one hundred hours then released him after a 5 payment. Groos described a call to meet a man about his mother in law and a later abandoned car found near Frederickshuis road. Fingerprints were requested from the city criminal identification bureau as deputies continued efforts to identify one abductors linked to other crimes.
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