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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1931

Page

2

French Premier Laval Borah Talks At White House

A Paris and Washington report outlines Laval and Senator Borah in talks over security, disarmament, and discontent with the Versailles settlement. The White House announced an extra session beginning at 10:30 AM as leaders planned statements on the conference.

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Premier's interview fuels diplomatic chatter and lunch

A summary of a press interview with the Canadian prime minister touching on his plans, discussions with Senator Borah, and the Horab controversy, followed by a luncheon hosted by Treasury Secretary Mellon and attended by French and American officials including Laval and Wise. The event extended into dinner with Lawson and other dignitaries.

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Laval Girl Praises American Girls Amid International Attention

Josette Laval, daughter of Erapeen pre wiler, comments Americans are very lovely and beautiful. The message, reported by International News Merrice, praises U S girls and expresses friendship hopes for a future meeting. Discussion notes Laval’s possible influence on Franco-American relations and media attention.

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Japanese leaders push for cautious course as talks stall

Yoshisane bluntly tells the council that the plan to withdraw risks Japanese interests. The aim remains to avert war, yet officials insist Japan will withdraw forces only as a peaceful frame of mind develops. The government must ensure the safety of nationals.

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Bombers Scatter Chinese Forces Near Miukden

In Manchuria Japanese bombing disrupted a Chinese unit near Miukden, about 20 miles north of here. The attack involved a force of around 200 Chinese troops and followed a previous engagement at Yiehling where a Chinese division was defeated.

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Jap Policy Hard on U S Program

An article from Harbin dated October 24 critiques Japan’s inroads against America’s open door policy in China. It argues Japanese military influence in South Manchuria threatens U.S. business and foreign commerce, with calls for policy adjustments and strategic leverage to counter the situation.

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Radio teaching music spreads through youth study

A garbled item notes a program using radio to teach music in schools. It mentions a university professor from Michigan and a report to a federal office. The readable text references children listening to orchestral instruments and a classroom environment, with adults involved in the instructional effort.

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Fragmented local notice notes telephone outages after accident

In a brief readable fragment the report describes a driver nodding off and hitting a power line at an early hour. Wires were damaged, phones out, and the incident caused shocks and outages in the community. No further clear details are provided.

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Hoover to attend pivotal European economic talks

Diplomatic reports indicate Hoover is invited to a major economic conference in Europe, with talks planned in London and Geneva. The move signals highlevel diplomacy as creditors and allied powers discuss currencies, gold standards, and the agenda ahead of arms talks.

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Sontoh Girl Now Aviator No. 10,000

An unclear OCR fragment reports a Sontoh girl becoming aviator number ten thousand with references to the Ravaldea club and U C Mente. It mentions a first airman to fly in ish soil and names like Maren BOI and Livat. The text is garbled and hard to parse but signals a landmark aviation eligibility or record.

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Capone Sentenced In Chicago Boots. Transport To Leavenworth Ordered

A lengthy court proceeding details Al Capone’s sentence for multiple felony and misdemeanor counts. Capone faces a total of ten prison terms running concurrently, with fines totaling ten thousand dollars per count and additional terms for misprision and tax-related offenses. He is denied bail and will be transported to Leavenworth for imprisonment after potential good-behavior reductions. United States Marshal Jauberheimer Flood and officials oversee the transfer and sentencing implications. Capone’s wife May Carpone is noted in proceedings, and liens on possessions were discussed in the wake of the Internal Revenue Service enforcement actions.

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Good Behavior Cuts Capone Sentence to 7 12 Years

A Chicago judge reduces Al Capone's prison term by good behavior, trimming his term from over 11 years to about 7 12 years. Capone, age 82, would serve part of the sentence in a reform facility with 10 days monthly potential credit, totaling roughly 1200 days for good conduct.

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Capone Faces Property Seizure Over Tax Debts in Chicago

Oct. 2 in Chicago government records show gangster Al Capone facing enforcement over taxes due. Authorities sought to seize property including the Lexington Hotel and Florida holdings as part of a wider case. Mae Capone appears in proceedings concerning assets and debts tied to Capone’s alleged financial violations.

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Family Hobby Climbs Lofty Colorado Peaks

In Toveland Colorado Orr reports a family hobby of mountain climbing spanning twenty years. Harold Dawning of Loveland leads the effort with Dunning a local craftsman noting diverse ascents. Frances aged 13 and Charles aged nine join the climbs among Windbergh Audubon Ypsilon Chapin Chiquita Fairchilds and many more including Meeker and Old Alan.

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Man Begs to Be Placed in Jail After Ejection

A man identified as Mitchell entered police headquarters and demanded to be jailed. He claimed to be a fugitive and asked for confinement while authorities reportedly ignored his telegraphic inquiries. He allegedly ate meals and talked with others during the process.

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Peach Weighs Pound in Local Peach Weighing Display

An example of the season’s large crop shows peaches weighed by Samuel Day and John Nickerson at the Heacan Sewn fruit farm near here. A fruit measured 13 inches around and 1 inch in circumference, illustrating the harvest’s yield.

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Hungry Flock Marches to Protest Governor in Missouri

In Sedalia Missouri on October 24 a crowd began a march toward Jefferson City to protest the governor and conditions. Several marchers were arrested by county officers en route and jailed, while others remained with trucks left behind.

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Same Couple Wed Twice by Pastor LA SAGLE Ul Del

A double ceremony occurred in two counties when Arthur Chae of Princeton and Ruth Nall of Dinkilwa wed after Sunday services at a local Methodist church. An error in the church seat list halted the first ceremony, a car ride followed, and the second wedding took place near Vallor as the attendees watched.

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Travel records show increase on key U S routes

Washington I L Oct air travel shows New York Philadelphia and Washington the busiest corridor with 215,000 passengers and 4,995,000 passenger miles from January to June. Air Ferries Ltd carried 10,000 passengers on the San Francisco Alameda route. Transcontinental and Western Air Express logged 6,062,220 passenger miles on the New York Los Angeles line.

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Rail pool plan eyed to ease railroad bond burden

Thomas Hoyne reports on Interstate Commerce Commission discussions about a rail pool. Weak roads would draw funds from excess earnings to repay interest and bonds, while strong lines would gain little beyond rate-based returns. A federal contribution could back the pool, with movement toward stabilizing railroad finances amid mounting liabilities.

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One Cent A Day Pays Insurance Offer Promoted

An advertisement from the Postal Cafe and Casualty Company of Missouri promotes a disability and accident policy costing up to one cent daily. Coverage includes up to 100 per month for 24 months and 1000 for death or total disability, with ages 10 to 70 eligible. No money needed to start. name, address, age, beneficiary details required. policy to be mailed within days.

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