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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1931
Page
4
A fragmented report describes telegraph wires in Kenya being disrupted near Mombasa for more than 24 hours, with authorities noting noncommercial use and a scramble to obtain the lines. The incident affected telegraph services and prompted plans to secure the funding for restoration and canal infrastructure.
Coffee promises peak flavor through a date-stamped can system. Each can shows its delivery date and is replaced after 10 days if unsold to prevent rancidity oil loss and indigestion.
Bishop Cannon refutes reports that he resigned from any posts. He states he asked Bishops Moore and Darling to oversee affairs in his Southern American ministry while he remains bishop and continues his temperance and seminary roles. The statements follow rapid media interpretations of his remarks.
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, praised the six hour day in an interview with Universal Service. He urged adoption of a shorter workday to boost national industry and prosperity. In San Francisco, a wage board supported shorter hours for fishing and industrial workers while maintaining current levels in building trades and the six day week.
Police hunted two men after an attempted bus robbery in San Antonio near Grapeland Street. Alex Moore, 12, was wounded in a confrontation with the suspects as they fled toward a freight train. Moore was taken to physicians and surgeons hospital for treatment.
A Bridger County resident, 64, died last night after an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police report ongoing investigation into the incident at his Seitingicted residence near Seguin. No immediate details on motive or accompanying parties released.
Fragmented OCR text presents a 1930s style ad urging readers to assess telephone employees, comparing to foreign workers and mentioning wage shares and employment. The piece hints at labor and employer roles, with warnings about taking blocks of shares and avoiding employer status.
Federal government set aside 125000 for land payment and 1400000 for a new federal building. Local board valued property at 225000, prompting appeals from Army YUM GSN and others. San Antonio residents question the large sums during a period of low mood and seek justification.
Editor argues the current financial system flaws threaten deposit safety and bank solvency. It questions why bank failures persist and urges reform, noting bankers trained in flawed practice and the need for alternative financial functions. The piece reflects 19th century banking anxieties about systemic risk.
The Little Theater reports 600 enrolled as members and actors respond with strong professional experience. Most applicants will be given a chance to perform in the season, with early productions including This Thing Called Lover slated for November 7 or 11.
A distressed industry warns of wage cuts as executives lament declining demand and weak production. Officials urge cost cuts and productivity boosts while noting winter housing demand remains low and advertising ahead of the market.
Life details for Alexander cigars figure include residence at Pau Argyl Avenue before San Antonio. Survived by widow and five sons Eugene and Edward Alexander of Lbs city. Mrs A K Disgu of Tneksville. Three Walkers. Teabert Alevaulor. Bryan MOP Anderson. Listings in neighbors and area available by calling Mars Fou Crockett U0.
A garbled text fragment references London figures and a possible borough leadership matter. It mentions names like Lord Storydale and Som, with scattered terms suggesting a local government or council context. Details are unreadable, but the piece appears to discuss a figure connected to a borough leadership issue.
The readable lines show garbled wording about medical terms and product phrases. Named entities are scarce and the text appears as stray fragments from a page, lacking coherent events or clear subjects to summarize into a full news item.
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