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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1931
Page
1
A garbled dispatch reports British and American aviation feats, including Lieutenants Booth and Stainforth setting speeds and distances. It skirts political and literary asides, praising air progress while weaving in references to Columbus, Maeterlinck, and Gandhi with mixed, sensational remarks about weddings, royalty, and public figures.
A large ocean flyer was sighted over the city during daylight hours, described as a high altitude seaplane with pontoons. The craft reportedly traveled from the northeast and may have originated from the Atlantic, provoking a citywide watch as searchers tracked air and sea activity east of Halifax and along the New England coast for a missing Junkers monoplane.
Bishop Elmer Bolton Fuse, lord bishop of St. Mary’s England, addresses the general conference at Denver. He condemns polygamy and urges reform, noting experiences where polygamy laws existed and the need for clear divorce standards in modern society.
Weather experts predict another warm night in San Antonio with temperatures near 74 degrees and light southeast winds. Skies remain mostly cloudy through Wednesday with a possible coastal shower activity and higher warmth later the week as a new record may be set.
Terrific heat was forecast to persist in the Atlantic region, delaying air travel and stirring concern for those enduring the torrid spell. Weather officials warned of heat indices and urged hydration and caution as mid-September conditions continued.
An airship was moored today atop the Empire State Building in New York City. The craft carried two crew members and was positioned near the 102nd floor, with both mooring mast and ballast lines secured for a stationary display.
In Federal court, Dr. T. Teenie Citron faces trial for alleged narcotic violations. Alma Wabons, motion picture star, linked to the case. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Reported on the wreck of the Panama mail ship near Santa Margarita Island a life boat signaled a gold hull claimed by skipper Theninre BK of the Colombia. The dog and cat aboard the wreck are noted in connection with establishing a claim to the treasure worth about 850000 dollars as authorities investigate the legality of the recovery effort.
Aimee Semple McPherson spoke on stage at Angelus Temple last night about love and a past romance. She described a hush hush elopement to Arizona with Marriot Jordan and an escape narrative tied to a newspaper reporter aboard the plane.
City officials will study a plan from the Council of Social Agencies to create a clearing house for the unemployed and dependent families. The proposal asks the city to appropriate about 10,000 dollars annually to fund maintenance and staffing, with legal questions on charity donations to be resolved by City Attorney Thomas B. Cobb. Mayor Chambers said a council meeting will follow after an attorney's opinion, and he supported funding if legally feasible to aid the poor.
Aimee Semple McPherson and her husband David To discuss bedroom broadcasting after a recent trip. The report mentions their plans, private conduct, and social circle, with details about personal space and the atmosphere surrounding the event.
A bandit attacked Hankla inflicting injuries and torture for an hour to force disclosure of hidden money. The assailant escaped with only $2 in cash from Hankla's trousers.
Capt Hawks says most speed tests waste time and do not advance aviation. He argues tests should teach usable lessons from high speed flight and landings, warning that minor wing tweaks to gain speed prove nothing about overall performance. He adds he seeks to prove sport can be feasible in business.
Winston Churchill proposed in the House of Commons that an international conference be called to address the gold standard and seek a final solution to war reparations. Members laughed as he noted the United States had not only a gold standard but a different standard.
A Black intruder entered Hankins shoe shop at 645 Main, tortured the owner for an hour, scoured the room, and stole $2 before fleeing. Police investigated as detectives canvassed the neighborhood for the suspect amid a tense early Tuesday incident.
In San Francisco a man named Lee V Danting attempted to kill himself with a floral jest that misfired, causing fatal injuries. An inquest will probe who supplied the flowers, as authorities seek to determine responsibility and motive in this tragic incident.
A Texas legislator blasts Governor Long of Louisiana as arrogant and drunk with power over talks on crop curtailment. The floor exchange in Austin features McGregor criticizing Long for meddling in Texas politics and the cotton market, amid claims of paid lobbying and demagoguery.
Weather forecast for San Antonio with partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. Expect cooler overnight with a low around 60 and a high near 85. Winds from the southwest at 5 to 15 mph. Local conditions include possible stray showers midweek and a chance of gusty winds near the coast.
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