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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1931

Page

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Ancient Rome style boxing lesson in modern prize ring

Article reviews prize fighting as brutal theater with fighters like Primo Carnera and Jack Sharkey. It contrasts ancient brutality with modern spectacle, noting crowd reaction, referee Hesitation, and the immense size and power of Carnera, while describing training, ownership, and the public demand for heavyweight bouts.

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League Seeks U S Backing in China Row

The League of Nations debated American participation to ease tension with Japan and China in the Far East. Briand led talks with Yoshizawa and Sze while Ambassador Gilbert reported to Washington on Washington’s stance. Officials weighed inviting the United States to join at the council table, noting no precedent for informal participation.

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Waiting For You Missing Notice With Payments

Fragmented classified style notice showing contact names and phone numbers for amenities and rent offers. Entries list monthly rates and dates, with several garbled place names and inconsistent formatting. No clear single event, but multiple rental or apportionment notices appear.

Entire Meal In One Cracker Newsitem Sparks Debate

In LAUMBES Ohio a Win State University student from Dennison presents a cracker claimed to supply a full meal. The product contains wheat and milk and is designed as a compact sustenance option. The claim draws attention from the department of agricultural chemistry amid questions of practicality for a girl her age.

Laumbes Ohio Lavangin Dennison Win State University Fas Department of Aecicultural Chemistry Numan

Rains May Bring Slightly Cooler Weather to 8. A

A mixed forecast from the local weather head predicts rain across the Panhandle to Wyoming with cooler temperatures midweek. Expected low temperatures near 10 degrees and highs around 0 degrees, though the report contains many garbled phrases.

Taxas Panhandie Wyoming Sng Antonia Tocal Yaina J. VI Arbor

Edison Continues Battle for Life at Ohio Hospital

Edison remains gravely ill as doctors report the inventor Thomas A. Edison has had no nourishment since Friday and shows signs of weakening. Medical staff at the Ohio hospital are closely watching for any change in his condition and awaiting further tests.

Edison Athough Thomas A. Mlison Nara Wadocine Tie Fubert

Mexico Exports Large Silver Cargo Reported

A Mexico port alert describes a vast silver shipment leaving for international destinations. The carrier, route details, and exact tonnage are unclear due to fragmented OCR text. Authorities expect markets in Europe and North America, with observers noting significant value of the cargo.

30 Die as Typhoon Hits Japan Coast News

Thirty people are dead and many others missing after a powerful typhoon struck the Japan coast. Reports from ports indicate hundreds of residents may be unaccounted for, with the town of Oxa cited as the hardest hit and figures not yet confirmed.

Japan Oxa

Two Voters Where One Reigned Alone

New York voters participate in the One Hundred Ninety third election district as Sol Ferronti and DawiL Hastro face off. Anna reaches legal age, marking a local shift in candidacy and participation.

New York Chiktrien Yard Mna Sol Ferronti Dawil Hastro Snl Slater Anna Haa

Weather Forecast for Panhandle and Nearby Areas

Partly cloudy with mild winds. Thursday shows a high near 90 with moderate humidities. Generally fair conditions through Wednesday. Thursday may bring increasing winds and cooler evenings. Additional weather alerts vary across zones with possibility of light showers in some districts.

Amd Andy Brobwhls Bent Ring Jaret Br Perth Panhandle

Plano oust Mrs King amid board probe

An education board meeting in Plano chaired by Mrs C F Glug saw calls for a probe into claims of misuse of school materials and repairs funded by the district. A special session was announced to examine affidavits alleging improper use of an award and property tied to Mrs King's relatives.

Firsc Premared Huard Ringe Mary King Mire King Stella Steves Walker Theulmace Tidavitch Gilmore Alen Kine American Iason Association American Iason Association In Baltimorey Mil Robbie Plier Uehd J. B. Murey Carpenter Truck River Mra. Wing Fourth Street San Antona Paluetio Mra Hta King's Cseo Board

Gen Lee Turns Back On Gen Washington Statue Display

In Richmond during a wartime event authorities plan to unveil statues of George Washington and The Thirbert FF with draped curtains preventing view of the figures. Visitors will notice the unusual setup as Lee’s statue stands nearby.

Gen. Lee Gen. Washington Richmond van Mets George Washington Thirbert FF Lee Elaine Nee

Capone’s Bets at Hawthorne Trace Losses Reported

Testimony in Chicago underworld case shows Al Capone tied to horse betting at Hawthorne during the 1924 and 1925 seasons. Milton Held testified Capone lost substantial sums, with estimates around $20,000, while using verbal bets and multiple daily bets on six races per card.

Fydraal Pago Ger Hariis Capone Yost Hawthorne Zoro Milton Held Chicaga Erasin Prairiday Albert Fink Ghiraga Alfine Capon Daly Wasrthorne Weli Ari Ceualle

Long Avers Inaugural Crisis Sparks Louisiana Standstill

The long running power struggle in Baton Rouge escalates as Governor elects and rivals clash over oath taking. Lt Governor designate and supporters contest authority while national guards are mobilized. Legal challenges arise as figures including Paul Ne Gyre issue control warnings and threaten disbanding of militia.

Paul Ne Tong Edwin Goreenoe Lang Gnverant Joseph Fi. Mansell Hut Long Uptil West Mas Csr Eho Lowisiana Piote Tly Ove Long Cn Lye Wat Vie Senate bin Ness Chadte Gerhey Cyr Frank J. Lonnes Gyr Ina

Woman Cleans House After Fatal Heart Bullet Wound

Mrs Smith in failing health fired a .44 caliber pistol at her husband during an argument yesterday afternoon. She cleaned her apartment for hours before his return, then admitted to the shooting as doctors treated a heart wound.

Rhleagh William Simin Beesch

Plea Claims City Bond Issue Legal Challenge

A 1930 bond issue dispute in a Forty-fifth district court seeks an injunction to restrain city officials led by Mayor Chambers from issuing or selling bonds. Plaintiffs allege the 1930 ordinance approving the bond sale was improper, and seek to halt the $2,250,000 1950 improvement bonds while the case proceeds. The filing names four city commissioners and involved parties, with Judge Derry Liebertson presiding.

Abe Elty Jarvis Allred Whiter A. Koons Telivision Chambers Cies Ates

Western Union Employees Route to Salary Slash

Western Union employees agree to wage reductions effective November 1 after unions discussed general business conditions. The authorization covers all trades and includes clerks, bookkeepers, and other staff, while some roles remain unchanged during the pay cut period. The announcement notes the aim to preserve employment amid economic pressures.

Rail Rate Vote Delayed by Interstate Commission Decision

The Interstate Commerce Commission’s plan to adjust railroad freight rates was postponed. Reports indicate the final decision on rate changes for railroads will not be announced until later, with observers awaiting the commission’s action and potential impacts on shipping costs.

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