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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1931
Page
1
The article surveys racketeering profits, costly national debts, and war-time fears as the nation debates security and economy. It cites Pope Chicago sources on securities fraud, government costs, and the ample burden on taxpayers, while noting Washington apple shipments and White House communications amid global tension.
Several hundred delegates from across the country gather in Mexico City for the first national anti clerical congress. They vote in favor of Marxist educational policy opposing rationalist education and defend the secular state against religious influence.
Mrs Avelina Berastegue was found dead in her room at Af7 Saguth Prana Airec Saturday morning two days after a violent attack left her severely harmed. Marie Veighen, living nearby, recalled Mrs Berastegue woke screaming around 6 am and asked for water before collapsing. Police investigated as a second woman, Yarinten, later attempted to arouse her and discovered the death.
Thousands of Florentines and visitors crowded the cathedral square for Holy Saturday ceremonies marking the explosion of the sacred cart and the completion of a century in a religious rite.
Mixed forecast with higher temperatures near 42 degrees Saturday and a gradual drop to near freezing by Sunday. Winds remain light to moderate with cooler nights. Expect sunny periods, chilly mornings, and potential freezing temperatures in plains regions later weekend.
A roguish bandit and a pretty woman eluded capture after a gas station raid at Grayson. They arrived around 240 am demanding gasoline and money, threatening staff with a pistol, then escaped in a car driven by a blonde woman. Police broadcast descriptions to Austin and nearby towns.
Offic er Manning reported astonishment as an elderly man, Dr. Tenry Shaw, 4, formerly of Oklahoma City, wandered four blocks in his sleep. The dentin was found calmly moving toward a bridge before awakening.
Four bandits captured by Trder3troona Seerkere were shot today after an primary trial. The event occurred in Meglen on April 4, authorities said.
Talsata Flmer Ta Magon, 28, of the Forty second school squadron, in serious condition with possible fractured skull after car plunged into a ditch near Kelly Field Friday night. Vennte Glories W Manning, of the same unit, treated at Fort Sam Houston station hospital for injuries believed less serious.
Patrolman Patrolians was injured during a prolonged fight on Nolan Street near a parked car. Officer Joseph Marshall and A. J. Strickland, both of Nolan Street, intervened as the assailant struck the officer and a woman bit him during the struggle before fleeing.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions April, New York, and random phrases about drowning and actions. Names and places are fragmented, with no clear event, date, or coherent report to summarize into a factual item.
C. Fulvin, a California miner, stands charged with attempted kidnapping and robbery of J. S. Bolling at a hotel in San Antonio. Attorneys seek bond and a speedy preliminary hearing as Webb County authorities push to place the case before the grand jury. Julian and Boren Britay face separate jail confinement with limited contact, while identification from letters and newspaper photos is reported.
Efforts by Avil Moody and the East Texas delegation spark a push to block railroad commission orders on fuel production. A petition seeks an injunction to halt price fixes and ensure staged output increases to 200,000 barrels daily, with figures set for May and July. Moody targets a district court ruling to stop enforcement, citing anti trust concerns while commission plans outline gradual production limits across districts including Hast Texas and West Central.
Washington April 4 The air cooled engine faced by the Army for future aircraft is losing favor after testing. Officials see liquid cooled power plants offering weight advantages but heavier frontal drag reduces speed. The air cooled design remains compact and easier to manage for high power but cannot match the cooling needed for sustained performance.
A driver reported a bizarre scene as a passenger allegedly caused pants to come off during a ride. Police were given a description of the rider and the event, with confused witnesses detailing the sequence as trousers vanished in the cab.
Crowds converge on Jerusalem for Eastertide as ancient city readies for services. Catholic and Anglican rites mark the war dead with solemn processions and prayers at sites around the Holy City while Christian pilgrims and tours overflow the venerable streets and the Western Wall.
A fragmented report describes an Arctic region discovery with unclear names and phrases. It mentions coastal areas, peaks, and possible expeditions or observations by unnamed groups, amid garbled identifiers and missing context.
Denver dispatch April 1 reports Mrs Mariline Cy Axtell held to May on a charge of slaying her husband, after a quarrel in which he threw a pitcher of water at her. Police Captain Marold W Axtell identified the couple. the widow reportedly confessed to killing the officer.
A report notes a 12 year old boy named George Lumlex Saville becoming the heir and holder of the title Lord Saville and the owner of an estate claimed at 5000 acres. The article mentions the late father and an intimate friend of the bee Ring Edward as a sportsman.
Hieadlatara district court orders reemployment of all musicians formerly employed by two motion picture houses equipped with sound. The ruling compels reinstatement to resume film showings with full musical accompaniment, effective immediately.
A garbled report from Montgomery Alabama notes muted views on liquor policy with mention of prohibition and extradition issues. The fragment references state sentiment without clear positions or actions and lacks coherent details.
A landslide at Lake Traps near the city traps residents and rescue teams. Marine patrols assist in recovering bodies and aiding injuries as salvage efforts focus on eventual rehabilitation and evacuations to safer locations. Refugees from Managua and Nicarigua are being moved to Corinta and New York, with ships awaiting to transport them.
Classified notices list a five class sedan and an apartment for rent on Cedar Street. Ads mention a 70 Willya-Knight sedan in good condition and an Elias contact, with prices and classification numbers noted for Sunray.
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