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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1931

Page

3

Strikes Break Out Again in Spain Catalonia Unrests

Strikes resume in Spain after clashes with police. Syndicalists reject autonomy bid as government appeals for calm. Three killed and five wounded in six hours of street fighting at the Anarchist headquarters. Women active in clashes at the cathedral as troops deploy artillery to quell unrest. Government declares martial law and threatens harsh measures.

Baraelona Wali Ke Lhe Press Cotral Polier Lhelise

Foreign Vets End Meeting in Kansas City

Foreign veterans closed their annual encampment in Kansas City as sessions ended and officers remained to prepare the national budget and complete routine business. Newly elected commander in chief Marrold L. De Coe from Sacramento, California, will host the 1932 encampment.

Kansas City

Orleans Actress Plunges to Death

An Orleans actress aged 38 plunged from an airplane into the theater district, dying after landing on a hotel rooftop. police removed a body from an extension and she was taken to a hospital. A second brief item notes veteran newspaper man Frans J. Watson, 57, died suddenly at his home in Cedar Rapids after a hemorrhagic event.

New York Tangford New Orleans Pisin Tolice Jirr GEDAU

Army Orders Mateerasl Farshe Washington Heat

Army orders list promotions assignments and transfers across multiple forts and posts. Names include Aaron Talbot, Edwin Ve. Brackiey, William Gey Lana, John J. Callaghar, Charles R. Gleme, John I. Wassney, and Peter C. Ward among others. Destinations span Fort Bi Malora Mather Feit Carar to Fort Myers and Chanute with various ranks heightened. dates and exact actions appear in fragmented OCR form.

Mateerasl Farshe Washington, D. C DAMA Aaron Talbot Wash Inginn Fort Bi Malora Edwin Ve. Brackiey Moc Avitam Walla Meookes Charles TR. Gleme Gey Lanalay Sela William ML ‘Seka John J. Callaghar Caries Barracks di Mather Allen Sheridan Ohy Franca I. Keney Sule I Maine Fire Ticutenenia John I. Wassney Fark Macmoath Mlasineipel A. Ag M2 Samm A. Whroten Jr Vunleeralty Fikrama Peter C. Ward Lipadis

Russia’s Plan for Economic Relief Presented to League

In Geneva the Evtopian commission reviews Soviet Russia’s economic relief proposals amid debate on long term plans and the broader pact framework. Officials weigh costs, benefits, and regional impact as discussions continue.

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Guns Stolen After Window Smashed Near West Houston Street

A report to police states several pistols were stolen after a window was smashed at a location on West Houston Street early Saturday. The incident occurred as a person brandished a weapon and fled the scene.

Waberly Houston Street

Gaiters, Jobs, and Unrest Stir San Anto Community

A ragged local message reports cotton pickers needed in San Antonio and rising unemployment protests. Citizens urge school board hiring, tax concerns, and state administration separation from religious influence while addressing job shortages and band issues.

San Antogio Uar Coniniseioner Ah. Steller Issuta

Oklahoma Endures Second Day of Extreme Heat

Severe heat continued across Oklahoma on the second straight day with temperatures climbing into the hundreds. Reported heat indices near the century mark imposed health risks, while sporadic thunderstorms disrupted some regions as humidity remained oppressive.

Oklahoma

Holdups Net Bandits In San Antonio Cash Heist

Police records describe two separate holdups at San Antonio gas stations on Friday night. A man in white with a white hat robbed Tor Perron filling station, taking 35 dollars from the cash register while a witness spoke to Herbert Gardner and Robert Means. A second suspect, later identified as B. E. Pruitt, forced entry at 413 Yorkshire Avenue, threatened the owner with a pistol, and escaped with multiple dollars after driving away in a white car with an accomplice.

Maringl San Anton Police Department Tor Perron North New Pellee Verran Therbert Gardner Robert Means Soman Porson Pruitt Yorkshire Avenue Fray Iis Wight Druitt

Border tensions escalate as Mexican chambers seek traffic halt

Mexican chambers of commerce urge a joint suspension of traffic with American charter lanes in response to a U S order. They propose closing border bridges from 6 am, risking a broader split in cross border relations between Nuevo Laredo, Matamoros, and other ports of entry. They ask President Obregon to support the measure, aiming to pressure the United States.

Mexico

Oldest Editor of Newspaper in U S Dead

EASTMINSTER. Me, Septe- Taka Efenegy Mitten, eliereil ba be the prifest newspaper edie in the country, dil yesteming it fix home here, Ife wont have bern ST sears od on Beptember 1. Mr Mitten, relive liter of the Westminstre Tinns, a werkly, until three weeks before his death, wax ennrited a mylalian senrines as the eldest newspaper man by the Fulbam association at the Ulimited States

Eastminstrer Eliereil Prifest Edie Bern ST Sears Mr Mitten Relive Liter Westminstre Tinns Werkly Wax Mylalian Senrines Fulbam Association Uimited

Plea for Single Women in Business Life

A fragmented plea from a 1930s column argues single women should be allowed to earn fair wages. It contrasts married women and single women, noting business men claim single women seek finery while urging reforms. The piece urges men to support stable, honest livelihoods for unmarried women.

Male Teachers Champion to the Editor

A critical letter argues for better male teachers guiding younger students and praises experienced educators. The writer laments overemphasis on female teachers, advocates supervisory oversight by senior staff, and warns against sending children to underqualified schools, urging wiser staffing and discipline.

Views on Hope and Death to the Fablnrs Reading

The text reflects on hope and death tied to a literary figure, with extended meditation on mortality and meaning. A troubled editor’s voice emerges as the piece questions reality, time, and the appeal of consolation amid loss, referencing decades and celestial themes.

Texas Taxes and Industry Promised by Speaker

An official from the South Texan Chamber of Commerce urged expanded taxes to fuel industrial growth at a Notary Club event at the St. Anthony Hotel. Nas Teoman asserted Texas sits at the center of future development and warned investors of looming tax changes to attract capital, industry, and employment. He claimed capital has flowed in recently, with new districts rising and a welcoming climate for investment, urging a tax program to sustain growth.

Texan Nas Teoman South Texan Chambeer of Commerce St. Anthons Hotel Biespore Lane Vesas Texas Trexas Walt Frans

Patal Shootings Probed in Waco Three Men

Unclear report describes three men shot near an interurban right of way north of Ferris. One victim found shot near a car. bodies of Wendel Casper 20 Kansas City and others tied to the case. Police investigate motive and suspects as details remain fragmentary.

Patal Waco Wack Torna Fesrig Dahon R. Tipton Sinilon Cinprise Wendel Casper Kansas City Werda Jones Lds

Hall Caine Leaves Estate of Million

Douglas Isle of Sinn Lewis street. Hall Caine, famed contemporary writer, left a personal estate valued at a significant sum in his will. The estate names his wife as beneficiary and includes his daughter and other heirs.

Hall Caine Douglas Isle of Sinn Lewis St Sie Lal) Caine Great Tiltain Conterary Amana Wiswitw

Escaped Convict Underhill Receives Life Sentence

Wilbur Underhill, 29, an escaped Oklahoma convict, was sentenced to life in Kansas State Penitentiary for shooting an officer after his capture. He also faced murder charges in Oklahoma, with a separate district court considering a rifle attack during arrest. The case arose amid legal proceedings yesterday led by Judge Mesner.

Wauel Ita Kaw Wilbur Underhill Oklahoma Wodee Penitentians Merle Corver Pelicenito Underhill Elacge Raike Broeht K. Mesnuler

Marne Battle To Be Marked At Commemoration

In Meuse France Allied veterans and French associations prepare a commemorative ceremony marking the Marne battle. The event will be hosted by the American Legion Veterans of Peace and the French Veterans' Association with the absent figure honored by the banner and program.

Marne Meas France Sears Toffro Tinankesgi Seicantions Amrriean Legion Axsoriag Tina Manis

Three Killed When Trucks Collide on Texas Highway

Three men died in a fiery crash after two trucks collided on a Texas highway. The victims were AL Moore, 20, Plyrle Moore, 26, and Arthur Callens, 24. Callens was a former athlete at Baylor University.

Texas Quanal Prsas AL. Moore Plyrle Moore Arthur Callens Calloway Baylor University Hoaeg Rik

Eight Teens Jailed in Dallas Counterfeit Plot

Dallas police pursued a counterfeit ring described as a broad plot involving teens. Names listed were held as charges were prepared. authorities cited investments in fake money and instruments used to produce it.

Texas Dallas Jay Seelay Erdrent Agenla Livington Tok Mi Tanner Ruthie Tichnedsen Lipre

Probe of Theater Blaze Ordered

New York authorities order a formal probe into a Chelsea theater fire that killed and injured multiple people. Investigators inspect the Grand Opera House as officials assess the cause and potential safety failures.

Court upholds dragnet arrests in city incident

A U S court affirms police dragnet arrests amid a Sanitor Milter case. The ruling supports the crackdown following a leak and associated criminal signals in the municipal area. No specific crime was charged against individuals named in the brief.

Niversal Kerrice New Jour Mughramy Miltna Milter

Austrian Minister Steps Down Amid League Talks

Austrian Foreign Minister Johann Schober resigns and will stay away from the League of Nations meeting in Geneva. No decision on his replacement or acceptance of the new role is reported until his return.

Johann Schober Austrine Aldad League of Nations Genesa Hia Ronis

Chinese buy wheat supply amid famine fears and relief efforts

The report describes Chinese purchases of wheat to ease famine risk as the American market eyes price signals. Officials indicate half of the grain will be shipped, with transport from the Trinket Sound region and potential relief programs shaping the supply flow.

China Baousei Heiss Fool Mre Starviks Manny Bia Ba Vin Anil Ernie Eneal Tatalinioita Trinket Ile

Murder Charges Filed Against Two Men in Houston

Houston dispatch reports murder charges against Jack Jana and Ineare SleGnnegal arising from the death of Choren in Houston. The case centers on the slaying tied to a feud over a local dispute involving Cherry ment of Mr. and Mrs. OG. A. donee.

Houston Wi—Mueier Chargre Jack Jnana Ineare SleGnnegal Tare Wight Slohm Choren Hisierra Agit OG. A. Donee

Judges Hold Fate of New Truck Law

Judges consider the constitutionality of a newly enacted truck regulation as it moves through a tense political process. The case tests the law's reach and its impact on enforcement, with arguments across the legislative and executive branches shaping the ruling.

Hoveton Soul Throm

Record setting fins flare back amid racing turmoil

A chaotic report from a national track event details Major Ainmir Peoblitte and Cleve Innit figures, with Doolittle and others competing for the Bendis trophy. Headlines mention Newark emergence, Cleveland finishers, and remarks on transportability of rapid planes.

ST Locla Ainmir Peoblitte Bendis Clevetan Sehora Fem Telerik Calif Crom Newark Node Lo

Lindberghs Motored Through Japanese Mountain Roads

Lindberghs traveled by car through rugged Japanese mountain terrain during a sightseeing trip. Charles A. Lindbergh and family stayed several days at the summer home of American Ambassador W Camerin Torches before departing for Nikka to end the journey.

Kaminzaita Taipan Colo.et Charles A. Lindbergh Janoo

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