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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1931

Page

3

Relief Meeting Seeks Unified Plan for Unemployment Aid

A city county conference led by New York's 31 C Williams, a Hoover era relief representative, concluded with calls for citizen meetings and a joint plan for unemployment relief. Attendees included local leaders Steffler Pagel and Whaley, while debate centered on funding via bonds versus charity funds and the need for concerted action this winter.

C. Williais New York Herbert Hoover Br Gilford Wil.iams Terriel Go¢Ial Annex Pag Steffler Porter Whaley Clarsher of Commerce Voich Weeting Social Service Williama Turkey Steller Tus Rteffler Wiliams Williams Exna Oklahoma Yrescit Lhe William Sitizena Prezent Sadak Frank Unshiek Btuffler Stottler G. 3 Chambers Jacob San Antonio City Hall City and M. GC. Williams Giffords Committee Jacob Rubiola

Political party finances show fund gaps this quarter

Washington reports from Republican and Democratic committees show imbalanced funds as of September. The Republican balance fell from 682 to 14824 despite 3719 in contributions. Democrats started September at 9783 and drew 30009 more loans, bringing total to 22525.

Washington, D. C National ‘Palition John J. Raakob

Record Pear Sets Weight Milestone Across Orchard

A pear from Mare Tin Lorenteszons’ Unrlindile home in South Blores weighed one pound and three ounces, setting a regional record. The tree, seven to eight years old, yielded about one and a half bushels this season, marking a notable harvest for the orchard.

Aince Maretin Lorenteszons Bos South Blores Weelwsda Han Aninnio

Man 72 Found Dead of Bullet Wound in Yard

A 72 year old man, Adolf Rivera, was found dead with a bullet wound in the yard of 217 South Dunedin Street at dawn. A .395 caliber pistol lay beside him. Police and Justice of the Peace Joby Shook held an inquest. A. Anotn and another officer were seen removing a trunk from the house as the scene was secured.

Adolf Rivera Gue South Dunedn Street Justice of the Joby A. Anoatn AA R Wode Fount Uint

Board of Trade studies market to remove restrictions

The board of trade began a study of the market today in Chicago, aiming to remove restrictions and obstacles hindering trading volume. Officials noted concerns over fees and overall trade activity, with plans to assess weekly volumes and potential actions. The text mentions economic uncertainty and policy consideration but remains unclear on concrete measures or outcomes.

Board of Trade Board of Tende Ccanmitire Brin Alevali

Arturo Elias May Get Governorship in Mexico District

An unconfirmed local report claims Arturo Bling, current post minister general, may be designated governor of the northern district of Jin California, replacing Cerda Tedà. timing and confirmation unclear.

Arturo. Elias Mexico CIPY Arturo Bling Postminster Norlinrn Jinn California Cerda Teda

British Parliament Votes Confidence Amid Economic Crisis

London reports the government of Prime Minister Romany MacUounl winning a confidence motion by 234 to 250 after a tense session. Labor factions protested as debate centered on emergency economy measures and parliamentary control of time during the session. The chamber remained restless with sharp taunts.

London House of Comments Chasader Romany MacUounl

Bank Defalcations Total 3 665 929 06 in Well Case

Chicago authorities announced defalcations totaling 3 665 929 06 in the case involving Waller J Well former unit manager of the bank collection department at Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Company The bank chair Arthur B Reynolds said the amount would likely be recovered partly from insurance reserves and the rest from Reynolds noted Well confessed to stealing slips and stock market transactions to avoid detection as punishment for his actions

Chicago Eent. I Waller J. Well Pan Continental-Ilinois Bank and Trust Company Arthur Bf. Tesnolds Dank Reynolls Wolt

Kansas Legion Plans Loan Value Hike at Convention

Donald W. Stewart served as attorney as the Kansas American Legion delegates met to approve an increase in loan value adjusted compensation certificates at the closing session. Nokaa was chosen as the next convention city.

Wich Kan Donald W

Mammoth pears shown by Elsa Lorentzson in S A

Miss Elsa Lorentzson displays three giant pears grown in her back yard at 5803 5, Flares. The largest weighs about one pound and three ounces while the smallest weighs about two ounces. The single pears draw local interest.

China Flood Aid Fund Approved

Shanghai reports the national flood relief fund approved by Finance Minister Soong. A sum of 70,000,000 Mexican pesos is set as aid for China's flood-stricken millions. At current rates this amounts to about 21,000,000 U.S. dollars.

China Flood Aid Fund Almister Soong China

Studebaker Eight Sets Endurance and Hill Records

Studebaker presents its President Eight as a stock, certified and timed by the American Automobile Association, smashing records on famous hill climbs with 37 flawless runs. The company touts 30,000 miles in 26,326 consecutive minutes, highlighting Free Wheeling as a pioneering feature now adopted by seventeen other makes.

Studebaker American Automobile Association America

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