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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1931
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane and others discuss silver taxes and currency as Japan’s China policy unfolds. The piece argues for flexible Federal reserve discounts, debates gold backstops, and weighs Laval’s finance stance, with Bryan era warnings on silver and monetary power.
A new female suspect, Teaver Adverta Muttarl, faced police questioning in the Benjamin Collings case. She resisted entering police headquarters, later agreeing to talk under protection, amid crowds outside and scrutiny from Suffolk County officials led by Assistant District Attorney Munder.
A starving, panicked mob surrounded a landed relief plane at Col. Tartheesit in the flooded province, seizing packages as Colonel Lindbergh and Dr Heng, with other officials, hurried to protect the craft and fly to Nanking. Residents, many never seeing a plane, prayed as they begged for food and aid amid ongoing disaster.
Secretary of War Matrick J. Muirles departed for the United States after a prime in the Dhi m pledging the Independence question.
In Huntington NT on September 26 the inquest into the death of Houdie Collings heard testimony from his brother Kind and Dr Outo Selita. Witnesses discussed possible motives including alleged infidelity and prior relationships. Dr Schuliy testified the cause of death was drowning with signs of possible blows, concluding death by drowning after presenting findings.
Washington September 26. News reports warn that prospecting in Wert bit chonres hills shows little promise of discovering gold in paying quantities. The general warns that many unemployed people seek guidance on how to mine, but prospects remain slim and uncertain.
A garbled forecast notes a weekend drop in temperatures with rain possible on Saturday and Sunday. Winds are expected to pick up from the west, bringing cooler conditions into Sunday night. Forecasters warn of unsettled skies and slightly cooler air across western regions with stronger gusts in the extreme southwest.
King Prajadhipok and Queen Ramphdiborul of Siam arrived in Yokohama from Vancouver Canada, delaying a longer stay to three days as the king wishes to return home and unpack several items bought in the United States.
New York reports a sharp rise in silver futures as Britain suspends payments, triggering a spike in silver prices. The article notes a six week shift, with futures up more than eight cents since a few days ago, reflecting Britain’s move amid broader gold payment tensions.
President Moorer weighs the relief organization headed by Walter A. Gilford as adequate to coordinate efforts to relieve unemployment distress this side of the nation.
Graf completes a transatlantic route update from the Zeppelin works in Friedrichshafen Germany after wireless messages reached the factory. The report notes the final leg from Frankfurt to Germany as part of the airship’s ongoing modernization and testing based on received wireless signals.
An odd weather note describes Saturday conditions with temperatures around 82 and a mixed forecast. It mentions regions and winds, with a rough North Southwest pattern and light trees. The passage appears garbled and names several places and people in a period voice.
Mahatma Gandhi, amid Britain’s waning textile trade with India, stands firm against workers demands and pledges cloth production sufficient for six months. He warns Lancashire may not regain its old trade, while crowds in Springvale greet him with mixed cheers and jeers as he travels from London to meet workers and mill families.
In Washington DC a dispute over prohibition heats up as the American Legion pushes for a referendum and repeal of the Volstead Act. Representative Britten and Senator Shupard clash with pro prohibition voices about shifting liquor policy. Party leaders warn of a possible House vote defeat to repeal flag hours into the new Congress.
Sheriff Klacner reports a dark man over 200 pounds seen near Gillespie, linked to a murder and the recent escape of John Bradshaw from a San Antonio hospital. A description and escape details were forwarded though the informant did not provide a name. The suspect, tied to incidents in Fredericksburg and Rendall counties, remains at large.
In Atlanta on September 26 police reported a bellboy shortage leading to a purge as 44 arrests were made across 18 downtown hotels. The operation targeted liquor violations and related offenses amid tense crowding and disorder affecting the Negro section, with vans and emergency replacements noted.
Reported theft at Teague Park where a window was broken at the San Antonio Tosehollery office of Tom Conner, secretary. A safe containing about 400 dollars was taken after the combination was found. Police note the break-in occurred during a period of activity at the park.
Two five months old bald-headed eagles shipped by Charles I DeGanact from Alaska to a Texas zoo display wings about seven feet across and weigh about 25 pounds each. They are the sole eagle species in the exhibit that feeds on fish with rations mainly fish and ray meats.
Police report alleged use of threats to force local vagrants to pick cotton. Agencies in Helena and Mullips County pursue compliance as workers are moved toward the Texas border amid growing crop demands.
Former U S Senator of Alabama Thomas Heflin spoke to a crowd near Calera California, addressing the crowd about liberty hatch pack and seeking permission from the city commission. sheriff's deputies spread a precautionary message ahead of the event to prevent disorders.
Frederick county hosted Chief Justice Hughes for the unveiling of the Last of Moyer Timnoke Toney, fifth chief justice and author of the Dred Scott decision. The event highlighted history and local heritage in Maryland.
Fragmentary report from LOSPOL dated September 26 notes Henderson opposing election actions at the Tabor parish. The text shows garbled OCR with references to a movement and a Rene oral elertion, but the core stance remains unclear and the precise event or participants are not recoverable.
A garbled OCR snippet lists various monthly rates and contact hints, referencing names and places in a nonsensical mix. It mentions monthly charges around 37.50 to 639 units and several unclear addresses or identifiers, but provides no coherent event or sale details.
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