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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1931

Page

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Doolittle Tours Brownsville Airport Arrival in Mexico City Flight

Major Doolittle arrived in Brownsville from Mexico City aboard his small speed plane, amid a crowd of about 100 greeting him at the airport. He said he had no further honors planned, and noted the flight time was 2 hours 13 minutes with the Canada to Mexico City leg setting a record.

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Sandwich First Prize Flight Record Set

A record flight achievement is reported with a 2500 mile journey completed in 12 hours and 36 minutes, earning the first prize.

Sandwich Capital

Sidewalks Ordered on Eight Streets in Augusta and Dallas

The city council advanced authorization for constructing sidewalks on eight streets in Augusta Dallas and North St. Margrefts. Marie LewNd was approved and appointed to oversee the project.

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Franklin Elected Wabash Railroad President

Franklin was elected president of the Wabash railroad, with remarks praising leadership. William Fe Wik Jiame and others mentioned in connection to the election. The announcement notes NRW TORK and Net. 20 as part of the reporting details.

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Senator Borah Presses Europe Peace Reforms stade

In Washington amid Hoover Laval talks Senator Borah pushes for German reparations adjustment and a revamping of European borders. The world reacts with mixed headlines as France Germany Poland and Britain weigh Borah's proposals and the potential map reshaping.

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Banker Confesses to Theft of $2500 Funds

Forrest A. Cochran, once a banker and former head of the Taberty Truce and Liberty Mortgage firms, pleaded guilty to a theft of association funds amounting to 2500 dollars. His sentence was deferred until November.

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Hoover Clad U.S. Eschews Radio Tax

Washington officials report President Hoover announced a policy against government broadcasting subsidies and a radio tax proposal. The move is framed as avoiding political agitation and potential racial tensions tied to federal support.

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Dallas woman abducted from bed in alley behind home

Fragmentary report describes a Black attacker dragging a woman from her bed in Dallas on October I. He carried her into an alley near her residence before forcing a man to drop the seaman, with details unclear due to damaged text.

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Mussolini for Treaty Revision in Naples Rally

Premier Mussolini returned home amid a crowd of about 1,000,000 Fascist followers in Naples. The speeches urged revision of the Versailles Treaty and war reparation payments, arguing current terms cripple economic recovery and demand changes in the international schedule.

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City plans six day week for laborers starting next week

A foreman announced a six day work week for city laborers beginning next week. The decision, stated by officials, aims to adjust the work schedule as several departments prepare for changes in staffing and production. Names omitted due to unclear OCR text.

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Rescuers Fail to Reach Trapped Miners at Mine Site

Rescue teams continue to struggle as they attempt to reach trapped workers after an explosion at a coal mine behind Heart Falls, with authorities reporting ongoing efforts Saturday night. Officials note the incident impacts the local community and workers, while city demographics and employment figures are referenced in surrounding coverage.

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Unclear historical group forms with man named Teurgman

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a 78 year old organizer Teurgman and a five man group forming an American federation at Laler on November 13. Details are garbled but indicate an anniversary event and a meeting about contemplation.

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Navy Day Plans Wade 5A Navy Day Plans Wade

Navy Day plans announced by Maj. Gen. Reniment B. Riek outline radio addresses by Maj. Gen. Reniment B. Riek and Commander W. Zeneratt of West Wyoming. Mongressitan Ware Bret and Naval officers will speak at mic. Public participation urged with schedule details forthcoming, though some time slots are tentative.

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City Council Debates Use of City Cars by Workers

City council discusses restricting use of city owned automobiles by staff. Debate centers on applicability to mayor and commissioners cars, with approval of a proposed ordinance deferred. The measure would apply to most city vehicles this year but exclude mayoral and commissioner autos.

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Prisoner Claims Attack in Jail

A prisoner reports an assault inside the jail, describing the incident and the people involved. The account references the prison authorities and ongoing investigations as officials review what occurred and seek to identify those responsible.

Fragmentary jail incident report from Webb County jail

Incoherent OCR fragment describes inmates or officers at Webb County Jail. Mentions cells, a third story area, and alleged stripping or assault. Context unclear but references a possible organized act within the jail. No clear individuals or dates can be reliably identified from the text.

Taro Webb Family

Fire, Gasoline and Pump Send Three Hurt to Hospital

Three people were hospitalized after a dairy farm mishap and a gas stove explosion Monday. M C G, aged 82, lost a hand in a pumps incident while working 1.5 miles from Redere spheling Row. Gu a Davia, 54, suffered burns to the face and chest. Manvel Mack, 521 Caladian caniue, was treated for drinking casnting.

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Striking Movie Operators Held After City Bombing Riots

Reported riots erupted at two theaters following a bombing incident. Operators were detained by city and INS agents as authorities investigated potential ties to the disturbance. Witnesses described near panic at one venue and disrupted screenings at the other.

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Hoover Unity Call Urges Global Peace Effort

President Hoover urged a united ecumenical approach in Atlanta to support peace efforts in Manchuria and between China and Japan. He pressed church leaders to cooperate with French Premier Laval and to inspire nations toward reconciliation, humanity, and a shared pursuit of peace under the Prince of Peace.

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