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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1931

Page

3

Free-For-All Air Race 15 Won by Hall

A Thompson trophy dash preview drew large crowds as Hall won the 15th free-for-all race at an average speed near 195.5 mph. Lavell Tayles in Gee Tee Wosn Junior finished second ahead of W. J. Wedel in third. Ton Sherrick carried a crown with a 26 mile multi-motor event pace of 173 mph. Timmy Doolittle qualified his Trix Green Avsird Solution for the Thompson race, posting 272.04 mph. Mac Knislin won the women’s race, with Elizabeth Flores Klingensmith second in the same event, sharing the day’s $2,150 prize pool.

Mass Lavell Tayles Wort Coast Apecdator Ina San Fransisto Myalory Ahin Keith Fisher Moore Secon Moore Moore W. J. Wedel Wedel Priza ASO Tive Field Ton Sherrick Canton Ohio Walda Waterman van Nose Calif W. J. Atwell Cleveland Wan Doolittle Timmy Doolittle Tauin Tauin Apendwier Eo Conut VL Howra Bendix Los Angeles Thompaon Muirpasa Flores Klingenagith Minneapolis Misa [Alzlip Davis

Relchers Fails to Break Doolittle Record in New Jersey

Lou Relchera of Arlington New Jersey failed to beat Maj James Fl Doolittle of Kansas Cite when he landed at 7145 Pom. Englern Daslight time. Relchera negotiated the 1150 pilfen dy hours while Dolittle traversed the same route in ie.

Relchers Doolittle Nhwark N. Ju Sins Lou Relchera Arlington Pital James Fl. Doolittle Kanwan Relchera Minisen Dolittle

Doolittle to Seek Speed Mark and Retire

At the national air races in Ohio, Major Doolittle plans to chase a speed record tomorrow on Labor Day and then retire from racing. He cites age and advancing years as reasons, noting he may have broken or nearly reached a milestone in the derby from Tachank, California to Cleveland and Newark, New Jersey, before ending his competitive career.

Perier Gleveilan Ohio Np Elanding Silk Hin Ma Tieplittla Tomorro

Sub Nautilus 5 Leaves Ice on Polar Quest

Continued from page one the Nautilus sails north through ice pack under rough conditions. The crew fights water blasts and damaged equipment while the vessel stays low in the water with bows drooped. Glass protection lines the lab area as interiors suffer dampness and cold air, with experiments hindered by ice and water.

Mexican Border Oil Wells Tested

Mexican federal engineers from the mining and oil drilling department joined Texas border drillers to study the impact of drilling on the left trunk of the Tin House. They reported the Mexican well being sunk would not endanger Mexican facilities. The nearest approach site was Tama, Blart county, Rub-Koil street structure in that area.

Mexico Mts Mining and Oil Drilling Department Texas PLC Tama Fleer

Indian Fighter Demands Pay After Apache War Service

Anton Mazennovich, aged 70, claims government failure to compensate his aid in fighting Apaches across New Mexico and Arizona. He says he rallied against the rebellion and seeks the pay he was promised, noting past naval service and persistent legal action.

Phornin Anton Mazennovich New Mexico Arizona Mizannavich Saito

Trio Killed When Car Hits Trolley in Virginia

Three persons died when the automobile they rode in plunged into a trolley track, capsized, and rolled over near Mambruuvge Virginia. Authorities reported the crash occurred at night, with the car colliding with a trolley car and a fatal outcome for all aboard.

Mambruuvge

Noted Engineer Commit Suicide in Ritz Hotel Suite

Charles Q. Murphy of New York died by self inflicted gunshot in his Ritz Carlton hotel suite bathroom. Surviving are a servant and children named Charles Tivddy and Charles O. The hotel staff were informed of the tragedy and the family pleaded forgiveness. A book titled The Nest World was found among his effects, and Murphy had recently returned from a Telip to Teeland while employed by a major firm.

Norton Charles Q. Murphy New York Karen Eiginrar Ritz-Carkton Thehildren Charles Charles O Ani Rhiliron

Chile Planes and Fleet Put Under Martial Rule

Continued discussion outlines the Chilean military response to a coup attempt. Martial law is declared nationwide for fifty days with a broad curtailment of known communist activities. Reports claim both factions of the forces are scarce on details as authorities emphasize patriotism and loyalty.

Mario Nw RENS Moetiat Chile Agia- Cots Rome Verkion

Cotton Crop Market Pauses Ahead of Official Forecast

Washington awaiting the September 1 cotton crop forecast, traders and producers in a waiting mood as price declines and pending government reports weigh on the market. The Agriculture Department’s weekly review notes fair demand for subsidized relief and outlines world consumption projections while traders await actions from the relief board and potential policy changes.

Washington DLO Bontfi INS Collon Lave Weather Agri Ile Teadny Theo Ini LG Int Isi Shinen de Ferlmenfarm Loarnen Carl Willams Feolten Anembnee Tefl Srock-Onil Techkins

Extra Session On Cotton 10 Open Tuesday

Fragmented text suggests a call for an extraordinary session of the legislature to address cotton interests. It mentions governors, farmers, and emergency laws aiming to halt cotton planting, with candidates urging frank public input and legislative action on Sept though specifics remain unclear.

Bron Iwewin Af Cothon Texas Cotton Farmers Aid Mary Crriners Thorsander Pheer Ls Fontinions Annie Favne Enttan Lees

London Holdup Nets $25,000 in Jewels

A garbled London crime brief reports a jewel heist yielding about 25 000 in gems. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the incident involves a band of thieves entering a street and seizing ship’s cargo while escaping with jewels. No further names or locations are legible.

London

Gangster Method Used in Ireland Line Confirms Police Beliefs

Fragmentary OCR reports a gangster method in Ireland tied to a violent act. Police suspect an exchange involving a man taken for a ride and killed. A body was found behind a wall near a location described as Care Kelly Ferguson with a gunshot wound to the temple.

Aelpast Amerianazslers Hashin Irnasparfeil Creland Care Kk Fergua

Eddie Cantor Sees U S Trouble Like a Leaky Roof

Eddie Cantor laments national distress likening it to a leaking roof. He cites postwar gloom, economic strains, and political failings as causes, recalling 1929 crash and urging action to repair the system rather than wait for disasters.

Eddie Cantor U.S

Radio City Buys In Pittsburgh Contract News

WWUPA reports Pittsburgh area firms securing major orders for glass and materials. Viteburgh Plate Glass receives a large contract for mill ing glass with production to Creighton and Fordite plants in Virginia. American Bridge company in Ambridge also wins a key contract. Mandan Sanitary Manufacturing awarded a related building project.

Radio City Pittsburgh Wid Fordite American Trridge Company Ambridge Mandan Sanitary Manufaneucing Company Nit pleaMipimeink le Inge

Hotel Man Appeals for Action Over Pajama Beach Row

A hotel spokesperson Walter Butche contends women in pajamas along the boardwalk beach and hotel lobbies harm the city’s reputation and urges a ban or at least a rule against such attire. He says more should be done to curb these practices.

Walter Butche

Boy Kills Playmate With Sawed-Off Gun in Warhouse Riot

In ETL Pennsylvania a boy and a playmate clash during a game when Warren, playing Indian, charged Tester Johnson who hid behind boxes. Tester retrieved a .22 rifle his brother used for frog hunting and fired, killing Warren instantly.

Arrow Johnson Warren

Williamson Plans Acreage Cut Vote Amid County Debate

Senator Williamson signals a vote for an acreage cut and outlines his stance on the five Bexar county members. He notes the county’s mood and anticipates how the group would align on the measure. Governor Huey is mentioned in relation to the broader political context.

Wenatar Williamson Yale Bexar Atte Menders Ig Tauew Huey Yilan

South Carolina to Hold Cotton Session

A special session is expected Monday as Governor Ur Blackwood contemplates action following Governor Isa Sterling’s order for a special measure. The Legislature will debate a cotton relief plank with the aim to support planters amid rising costs and market pressures. Major factions favor the plan while several legislators oppose it.

Ur Blackwood Isa Sterling Tate Inday Vrens Routh Crealing Wing Lenz Louisiana Tas

Arkansas Waits Action of Texas Arkansas Waits

A garbled dispatch mentions Governor Harver Parnell and a plan by Nemacritin leader Kenatar ton T. Robinson to reduce opposition in the west. It references five year terms, flag support, and internal Merlinge with discussion of Rohingan's plan and cotton boll issues.

Bute Ark Belsom Jesistator Gavaraer Guvernor Harver Parnell Kenatar Ton T. Robinson Erence West Orzane Wtlr Varias Mous Prawers Alan Wag Yochalhan

Watson Opposes Tax Increase in Congress

Senator Watson, resisting any tax legislation, vows to oppose proposed measures in the current session. The record cites concerns over short term relief and potential harm to the economy, warning of higher prices and public discontent if taxes rise.

Washington, D. C INS Harel Peel Congress Willesa

Houston Holding Staying Suspect Law Tax Case

Sept 5 reports indicate Houston area tax law actions involving officials and a counter attorney. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Oney Koishe Wing in Fortonatan Texas on charges related to Tanerence yebievrai at 196 Ay.

Houston Stevens Feday Oney Koishe Vfonatan Texas Koiche Tanerence Yebievrai

Monster Shark Caught by Man in North Devon

A large shark was reportedly caught by a local man in North Devon near Ting. News notes mention the catch as perhaps the largest on record, with details including weights and names associated with the catch and a visit to a museum in San Antonio for display or acknowledgment.

North Devon White Wickham Hen Amelers’ Association Lord Grim

Somerset farmers laugh at low mood and full pantries

Somerset residents boast abundant winter stores as a home demonstration group showcases canned meats vegetables and preserves. Members display jars and bottles, including 11000 bottles of prape doler and 12000 bottles of ketebey, with Miss Reynolds leading the effort and a cookie exhibit planned.

Somerset Teynat Miss Reynolds Mme Elith Cookie Nyiel If

Hoover Restes at Rapidan Ruins?

Hoover rests amid unclear text with garbled names and phrases. The fragment mentions the president doing routine work and addressing payers, studying armaments, and weather, but the garbled OCR obscures date, place, and concrete actions.

Voltersal Hoover Waptoan Ani Lele Puesta Rome Meir Wintit Yhe Rane Ennfilential Payere Ani Nyse Trenty

Movie Trot Last Year Ends Rumor On Hollywood Couples

Fragmentary notes mention Alice White and Santa Pe scenes with dinners and potential romance. The text references a record for long engagements and a veil of speculation about relationships, with unclear details and garbled names.

Palcago Alice White Santa Peleat Hollywood Slice

Chinese Winter Famine Worsens Amid Floods in 17 Provinces

A nationwide survey shows floods in 17 Chinese provinces affecting over 30 million acres, with extensive displacement as government reports hunger and homelessness rise. Relief efforts confront warehousing shortages and difficult shelter conditions as refugees seek aid amid receding floodwaters.

Universal Service Bnanghai China Chine Hindecia Uberble Tonar Tare Am Terious Amahlein Clnod Tacate Americas

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