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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1931

Page

8

Veterans of War Reunion Hear Former Commander at Oklahoma Event

The American Legion division hears Maj Gen William Ryden discuss civilian life after war. Governor William Morrison of Oklahoma and Rose Ether-Vine of Texas will address members at the reuniting gathering, as the organization plans a permanent meeting place.

Dallas William Ry Sigh Ale Thirizsiaih Ligision Furuce Lmainr Bnaith Poe Cevierles Amcriga Bern Hay William Aliglia Lui Mucrar Oklahoma Rose Eter- Vine Texac Ihe Semilas Anil & Permatedt

Local Official Denies Oil Commission Bid in Strife

Ga official rejects report linking him to an oil board and a possible chairing role. He says the claim about a planned oil arrangement and a deal at a northern site is untrue, stressing no consideration to lead the agency.

Gurtis Thanta Oel Chord Selbarth

Minor's Lawyer Gourmits Death By His Own Action

Fragmentary OCR notes report a death by self harm involving a minor or minor's attorney. The text references a lawyer and a death attributed to self-inflicted action, with unclear jurisdiction or party names. Further readable details are not available in the fragment.

Hosiery Workers End Strike Reach Cooling Accord

Disputed labor action continues with gains in unionization but no wage cuts. Teachers and fall fashion workers reached a cooling agreement at Phoenix hosiery plants, with 3 workers remaining to report back on progress.

AE Wal Rei Wik Ricky Teadhers Phoenic Hosiers Iniely Wil

Texas Paper Firm Former Secretary Shoots Self

Hickson, 50, ex secretary of the Texas Vapor company, shot himself in a heartened incident amid despondency over a terminal series. Physicians report he is on the road to recovery. Relatives say he had been despondent.

Hickson Texas Vapor Company Todas Geny Tee Lo Sin Bree Leday

Marvelous new RCA Victor 10-tube De Luxe Super Het radio

An advertisement highlights the Marvelous RCA Victor 10-tube De Luxe Super Het radio available at little coye. The copy emphasizes outstanding performance and value in a period device for home entertainment.

RCA Victor Little Coye

Italy Cup Stirs International Racing Controversy

Universal Service reports from Rome on a controversial aviation event with Britain and Italy at odds over race formats and postponements. The piece notes training for the Traian high speed trials, mentions pilots seeking participation in a spring world race, and recalls prior Aeroshih plans and a Italian winner in earlier trials amid financial and business pressure.

Universal Service Rome Cel Nely Alia Batts Unlho Inter Italy Cinta Jaly Fastich Rosal France Counies Thalisa Maly

Rat and Mouse Show Displays 80 Varieties in London

Rats and mice were shown under the London and Southern Mouse and Rat Club auspices though no exhibition occurred in Tan don. Exhibits featured numerous varieties with colors including a green shade noted as lacking among competitors. Preparations and diets were described as part of the display and rubbing with soft silk was mentioned prior to opening.

Tandon London and Sothern

Unclear fragment hints at Boston branch and assistance

Fragmentary text references a dead letter branch in Boston and a possible assistance case involving New York and an entity named Albert. Details are garbled, no clear events, dates, or outcomes can be established from the readable portions.

Boston New York Albert Fh

Elk Stalks Into Town Investigates Troubled Night

Fragmentary text reads like a dramatic account of a wild chase or confrontation in Dyvboie Wy with references to a Stalker, a mother, a man named DuBoiv Vie and a mysterious event near a waterway. Names and places are garbled, but the scene hints at pursuit, danger, and chaotic street action.

Fran Seneeh Brill DuBoiv Ufc

Farmer Buys 1932 Cotton to Save Work Effort

A Nebraska farmer, Ellin Ty or Tillit name unclear in OCR, buys cotton from 1932 crop to cut labor for other farmers. The story notes market price instability and profit potential for the grower, with mention of Alabama Florida ties and planned fall sales. The fragmented text implies a narrative on savings through purchase and market timing.

Shelby Evan Ona Ainney

Bandit pair robs motorist near Sadurdar night

Police report two bandits, riding in a car, assaulted and attempted to kidnap a San Antowings motorist near Roosevelt arena. The driver says the car was driven out to Hastings and then rammed as the bandits fled. The suspects fled eastward, dropping nothing but their car’s nickel-plated relics during the escape.

Ciis San Antowings Rapeccok Park Herbert Mammonis Southolme Street Oriental Ulster Mickey Street Antamanile Toxcel Tinosevelt Arena Hastings Rsh Roosevelt Avenu Dolice

Porcupine in Rumble Seat Sparks Denver Incident

In Denver, a porcupine was trapped and placed in a rumble seat during a midnights raid. Florence Tastor, 28, described as the key witness, protested as officers pulled the startled animal from the car trunk amid lights and yells.

Denver Porcupine Florence Tastor

Jefferson Davis Shaft Will Stand in Old Calvary

A memorial to Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate States, will be erected near Asheville North Carolina at a historic Malvars church site. The olive granite shaft with a plaque will be set in the Statesmen's division of the memorial grounds and dedicated next month by the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

N.C. Ort Mos Jefferson Davis Confederate States of America Malvars Fletches Wilia United Daughters of Canfrier

Canadian Fair Set for Montreal Exhibition Week

The Canadian Fair will be staged in Montreal Stadium during the week from November 2 to 7. Reports from Trade Tribunal indicate hundreds of exhibitors from Canadian agriculture and industry will display in the city. The event aims to promote commerce and cultural exchange.

Wastington Qet Montreal Avsidane “L'Rade Tiraraiahdee Menoyeal

Announcer Sets Record in Boston

The veteran Boston announcer set a historic record during five seasons of baseball broadcasting, maintaining a steady presence from April 11 to September 27 with consistent coverage and no interruptions.

Boston Fred Hes Papals Penton Heer

Army Orders and Retirement Notices Listed for Fort Manse

A garbled OCR passage records army orders and retirement notices. It mentions Fort Manse, barracks, and personnel such as Weller Reed, Fir Liege, P. Welle Jr, and others tied to retirement or transfers. Several names and units appear with unclear spellings, suggesting a roster of postings and pension actions at a coastal or continental fort.

Waller Reed Chartea Tata Wella Telterman Fir Liege Huchin P. Welle Jr Wiliemar Soha D. Ratan A. Shexwell Baseon Port Evells Camp Krew Edaye Cherine A. Tanehs Inf

Prohibition and decline noted in Tobuhemi speech

Indah The, a noted Tobuhentin figure, laments the era of Prohibition and its impact on Hobdhemi in Chicago. He decries wild haunts near the city, describes rising crime, and claims alcohol control has altered lives, with muttered complaints about mobility and social decay.

Cmicago Tobuhemiu Indah the Tobuhentin Jinho Ke Deghnens Idaho

47 Nationalities at Wedding Feast

Residents of a small community gathered as John Mrak’s son Frank, a local druggist, wed Demshae. The ceremony featured 47 nationalities, with Latvian music and a lively folk dance. The wedding spanned from 7 in the evening until the next morning, in a hall decorated with sprigs and festoonry.

John Mrak Frank

Choir Singer Sentenced for Forgery in Church Incident

A church choir singer was arrested during a service and later sentenced to a term for forgery. The individual, identified as Piaéh, 24, faced a single count and received a custodial penalty after the church gathering.

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Spinster Sues Own Father in California Case

Gertrude Hoover, 80, sues Henry Haver seeking money over a romance gone sour. She alleges he promised to support her in exchange for marriage or to provide a home, but he refused to pay after she pursued the union. The filing frames a dispute over expected support and paternity.

Ranbas Citt Tore Mioth Sephia Verun Jy Cravens Elliot Renine Pondijure Marlee Thobert Chat Ete Piwee San Josh Calif Gertrudo Henry Haver

Students of 75 Getting Numerous

Report notes rising enrollments at California extension colleges with students of all ages. Mrs. Adelinnile Walt is highlighted as an example of extended study participation, reflecting broad interest in continuing education beyond traditional age groups.

Callipe California Adelinnile Walt Oake Vand

Squadron to Move to Brooksfield Observation Group

The Lyedith Observation Group, first fully organized unit, will transfer from Fort Sill to Brooksfield with 760 enlisted men. Major OY, Laektund, leads the squadron as two officers accompany troops ferrying corps equipment from Fort Sill to Alice and Airgoks field.

Drunks Field Brooksfield Dringige Ulin Fort Sill San Antonin Sirptines Ale Fran Fort Sil Airgoks Lyedith Laektund Nd

Oklahoma Vets Seek Cash Bonus At First Convention

Resolution discussions at the first annual convention of the Oklahoma Disabled Veterans of the World War call for payment of full value with certificates and the abolition of interest charges on veterans loans. The proceedings reflect aims to support veterans and secure better financial terms for their service.

Univerwal_ Serrice Kinhama Disabled Veterans of the

Tragic Domestic Tragedy In Detroit Man Slays Wife Then Himself

In Detroit a 43 year old man Karsten Ditro itro killed his wife in the bathroom before turning the weapon on himself. A daughter heard the shot and alerted police. The couple’s children mourn as investigators piece together the troubling scene.

Ditroit Karsten Ne Blaws Helen Sie Childres

Youth Held for Denton Killing

Denton Texas October 24 A 22 year old Johnson Fr held in jail on an murder charge after the death of W J Robinson 42 at Bolivar. Johnson says self defense but witnesses say they heard no narrative belowers he would give no reason for shooting. Washington October 24 Monument needs bath weathering public works posting announced.

Danton Texan Qet Co Tohnson W. J. Robinson Bolivar

Bank reorganization opposition notice

A reader objects to the proposed reorganization of the closed bank into another bank or trust company. The note states opposition to the corporate change in formal terms.

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