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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1931
Page
1
A long, fragmented essay by Arthur Brisbane argues war risks rise as nations reel from gold and silver fears. It surveys China, Japan, Italy, and European powers, warning of escalating military plans, economic motives, and potential global conflict.
Organization of a new single bank or transfer of assets from the closed City Central Bank dominates discussions. Depositors’ committee met amid proposals as district and county officials study the audit, with grand jury to review records for irregularities and possible charges.
Police report a bandit attack near 4711 South Times Place left Eryly Canada fatally wounded while resisting the assailant. Canada died at hospital after being shot in the side. an accomplice fled in a car. A small automatic pistol was found near the scene. The description and investigation focus on the gunman, with witnesses including Mrs. Canada. Authorities held a suspect later, with search and seizure occurring Monday.
A collision left a woman injured when her car erupted into flames after the crash. Details mention a vehicle overturn and salvage efforts, with an estimated loss and notes on recent banking consolidations affecting local institutions.
The fragmentary OCR lists various prices and items, including monthly fees and rates, with unclear names and numbers. It mentions dates and possible events or notices but lacks coherent context or identifiable persons or organizations.
The report recounts 11 submariners returning to the United States after a long Arctic Atlantic campaign aboard a naval vessel. Officers highlight severe wear on personnel and gear, with gory details toned down for publication. Veteran Bridgeport expert Balni P. Shaw praises the crew’s endurance, while Sir Tiobert Wilkins confirms continued naval operations and challenges faced during the voyage.
In a foggy account, Grove and Grimes were slated to work as the Philadelphia Cardinals face a trial of the Hastings front in the opening game of a season. The left hander Athietire aims for a world title path while the Athletics’ lefty Grove eyes the debut in St. Louis Park. The narrative notes delays, fan seating, and the heavy spotlight on pitching duties as the season begins.
Readable excerpt warning of unsettled conditions with a milder Monday night wrap and a tendency for wetter, cooler weather across the northeast portion. The forecast hints at changes into Tuesday with potential rain and variable temperatures.
New York dispatch reports the 1932 campaign is stalled by economic depression. Voters show eroding confidence and party leaders urge discipline as the executive race looms.
The local meteorologist predicts cooler conditions for Monday night into Tuesday with a low about 72 degrees and a high around 75. Light to moderate easterly winds, partly cloudy skies, and a slight chance of light showers are expected in the San Antonio area.
Washington October report from D B Robertson, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, states a shorter work week for railroad workers will be urged in the next Congress to restore 350 or more idle rules and put workers back to work.
The Mexican government has decided to replace part of its silver currency with paper money totaling 25,000,000 pesos. Five banks including the Bank of Mexico will participate in issuing the new currency plan.
In Washington D C President Hoover minds a ceremonial role but is lured away by a baseball fan party in Philadelphia. Mrs Hanover and a group of friends accompany him as he sheds official robes for a brief, playful outing centered on the World Series event.
Washington report outlines a limited anti trust amendment a national economic council plan and privately sustained unemployment benefits system among other steps to stabilize business and support jobseekers in the United States.
In England Cet.-Americans Emphized in England will not be allowed to leave the canoter until they have paid their income taxes, according to elcoreal Ferelee and LONDON authorities. The notice signals strict enforcement of tax obligations for foreign actors in the country.
Houston news reports a Rice Institute student from the campus area died by suicide at home on a Sunday. The fragment notes the death appears self-inflicted though the copy is mangled, with details obscured by OCR errors. No further names or specifics are legible.
American fliers Pangborn and Herndon landed in Spokane after crossing the Pacific from Japan without a stop. They faced dangerous conditions, dumped fuel to prevent fire, and landed the single wing plane on its belly. A Tokio paper offered $25,000 for the feat, with additional prize hopes tied to a Dallas leg.
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