05 Sep 1931
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1931
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane CAI reports on public unrest as folly and trouble ignite strikes and riots. The era notes Silver inquiries and features by Klee Feetures Byn Toe.
The piece depicts a world in turmoil with mutinies and revolutionary threats in Chile and Baregiona, labor strikes, and a stock market tumble. It notes Austria under peace talks, Versailles postwar strains, and a fragile global economy facing overabundant commodities, debt, and gold reserves. It closes with reflections on money, politics, and nation stamina amid crisis.
The article details the 1931 Arctic expedition led by Captain Sloan Danenlower aboard the submarine Nautilus. It describes forcing through ice pack to reach open water, depth readings, and the crew's perilous navigation under treacherous ice. Descriptive passages recount the eerie ice, bubbles, and agile sea life observed during the voyage.
CLUOSGO reports a long shot named Wolaman failed to win in 26 starts yet claimed victory at 10 to 4. The Lea Salle stable owned by Harey Payne and Olin Schenk saw Llama win as the event produced $201.02 to win, $40.20 in place, and $27.03 in exacta payouts yesterday at Tincoln Meld.
Boston police today heard an affidavit by George J. of Quincy alleging executives of a tobacco concern he worked for kidnapped him and confined him in a cellar on Long Island. He claimed they forced him to repudiate affidavits given to the Federal Trade Commission. Details remain unclear as authorities withhold the company name.
President Hoover and Mrs Hoover travel to Rapidan Virginia for a three day respite before resuming duties at the White House. Accompanying them are Secretary Lamont Henry H Robinson a Los Angeles banker and George Berson Washington correspondent for the Minneapolis Journal and Mrs Benson.
Newswire brief reports an unidentified vessel named Zeppelin bound homeward from a repair stop, navigating near Verde Isles with position logged around 25.5 west longitude and 50 miles per hour toward the Gap Yerde isthmus, as of today.
Grafton Smith of Hamilton, wealthy racehorse owner, died in Lennaril hospital from injuries after a motor vehicle collision near Waterford Mechanicrille. The incident involved UMOX S Y Sen V UPA, with authorities reporting the fatal crash occurred just last night.
In Rio de Janeiro in September, the Brazilian government issued a measure establishing a nationwide minimum wage. The policy outlines a standard pay floor for workers across all sectors, aiming to adjust with rising costs and inflation.
A damaged clip notes rising prices for Scotch whiskey in Scotland with reports of high taxes and small increases. The piece mentions officials predicting continued rate hikes and concerns over consumer costs. Local readers are urged to watch for further tax changes and price adjustments.
Disjointed war dispatch from Santiago outlines government orders to strike rebels, with Gen. Carlos Vergara commanding forces including carabineros and air corps. Acting President Linteco announces measures to crush subversives, while naval forts at Valparaiso and Caleta Arauco are secured. Oil reserves at San Antonio flagged as strategic, as authorities warn against rebel action and seek unity and constitutional rule.
A Newton Iowa gathering of about 1000 farmers and business leaders urged higher corn prices in a public campaign. They planned to seek a meeting with Governor Turner next Friday afternoon to push for price increases.
Aviation bureau officials consider Clyde Panghor and Llugh Herndon Jr for a permit to fly from here to northern Japan to attempt a trans Pacific flight. They question whether the plane could carry a heavy gasoline load and whether the flight would be airworthy. The bureau notified the American embassy of this inquiry.
Fragmentary report notes the son of a Canadian rail head married at a ceremony in Brankfort on Main. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text but the event is presented as a notable personal union within railway leadership circles.
Boston veteran Finnety Ouimet seized the amateur golf title by rallying from Westland's errors to forge a 4 up victory at Beverly Country Club Chicago on September 1. The match featured tense play as Ouimet capitalized on rival missteps to claim the championship.
Tinery A. Wheeler, newly appointed chairman of the national Job Relief Committee, announced from Lake Geneva Wisconsin that he will return to Chicago early next week to devote nearly all his time to the relief drive. He aims to start an early program to increase employment and mobilize efforts across the nation.
Professor Brann Steselti of Vassar College received a gold medal from the Italian minister of education for studies in Italian language and literature and contributions to education in the United States.
Forecasts indicate the warmest day of the year Sunday with temperatures reaching near 98 degrees in parts of East and West Texas. The Weather Bureau expects highs around 10 A.M. and lows near the GL mark, with generally fair skies and rising heat across the region.
Columbia Pictures sues motion picture actress Macbara Hlan wyck in a Los Angeles court seeking to restrain her from working for any other company, alleging she violated a contract by “jumping” to Warner Brothers, inflating the agreement with Columbia.
Florence Italy Sept 1 Earthquakes rattled chimneys and cracked walls in several villages near Florence and Bologna but caused no major damage or casualties. Panic spread in smaller towns as vibrations reached the region.
A decoded OCR fragment describes a disease sweeping a herd of 10 000 wild horses. It says horses will be destroyed or relocated to killing stations, with plans to ship captured animals for reduction works and processing into dog and chicken feed and fertilizer. The note mentions unsalable horses and potential shooting as a last resort.
A mourning procession marked the return of the bodies of Police Officer Yuen A Milstead and Detective Alex Goodman from Camp Perry Ohio. About 5000 people, including 200 uniformed officers, greeted the caskets as mourners gathered at the station. Mrs Milstead collapsed upon seeing the casket. Goodman’s widow was unable to greet the hearse. A large funeral procession was planned, with details on Page 3.
A vigilante mob in Clarksburg set a murder scene blaze after tearing down a fence around a park where a notorious killer’s victims were displayed. The incident involved pyres, admission viewing, and arson aimed at destroying the site of the so called murder park tied to Harry Towers. Authorities vow legal action as the town debates the episode’s impact on safety.
In SAMUSOIRG Japan pilots Moyle and A Allen prepare a monoplane for a North Pacific crossing toward Seattle. They aim to finalize preflight checks for a 100 mile hop, following a failed US departure attempt by Dhoman Ash Jr. at the airfield.
Weather notes predict warm days with highs around 36 degrees and cooler nights. Sunday offers a mix of cloud and sun with a likely low near freezing, while later days are forecast to stay mild and calm with no major storms expected.
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