Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1931

Page

3

Senate Debates Ad Valorem Tax and Highway Bond Issue

In Austin April sessions the Senate weighed the $212,000 highway bond issue and Deberry ad valorem tax abolition proposals amid lengthy debates. A constitutional amendment to abolish the ad valorem tax after January 1, 1933 failed 4 to 40, while other tax and track regulation measures advanced or were amended. House members pressed on with sessions and committee work as the week closed.

Austin Rouse Fie Texislu House Senate Caisular Pollard Woniléulf Decatur Todas Delerryian Cerwin Benators Parrish Lacbrock Woodward Coleman Holbrook Galveston Small Wellfngton Berkeley Alpine Falbrook Dailinn Hr House Wroh Chaeger Cambine Teupkenod Trailera Specius Raul

Rum Smugelers Wound 2 Officers in Falmouth Gun Battle

A gang of rum smugglers opened fire on police in Falmouth Massachusetts early today forcing officers to retreat after their ammunition ran low. Both officers sustained non fatal wounds in the exchange.

Falmouth Mass Tra Omiine Woundas

Man Moves Into Church and Stays There

WAUKEGAN HL April 4 A man moved into the Victory Carnera Methodist Church in Antiteh and remained there. Attorney A V Srili filed a petition alleging tenancy issues and questioned authorities' right to tenancy. A hearing was set for April to resolve the dispute.

Waukegan Aloys Sinto Fnllora Rex Wiz Aervices

Deverly Ills Julia April 4 Law and Congress Split

An old letter from Wile Rogeig discusses congressional representation by region, criticizing split between northern and southern states over who should be elected. It rails at paying wire rates and questions how California and other regions determine their delegates.

Deverly Julia Coultry Avery Finn California Bud

Lion Killing Tail Is Set in Court Case

Clark Coley owner of the carnivial dion accused of negligent murder in the lion killing of Vinbn Srecen. Jury heard defense arguments Friday as Judge Thirnett ruled on Spear’s conduct and the lion was killed in the yard. Coley has been free on a $200 bond.

Clark Coley Dion Vinbn Srecen Zenr-Ol Ganghier Mer Mra Cb Peleson Ei 'Rong Courpatlaw Yee Nomlelie Inage McCotlum Burnett Wétien Pene Hie Plata JMG _ devith Teesn Coley

Penvetors Motortire Association Meeting Report

The Penvetors Motortire Association held a Red Monthly Meeting at the Gunter hotel in the Oriental room. Attendees gathered for the session and discussed past results and future plans.

T.P.A Penvetors Motortire Association Ue Oriental Roort Gunter Hotel At & Batcnn

Thieves Have Busy Evening

A series of robberies reported across several addresses. Jimmie the Tailor on South Preea Street and others lost items including rings, clothing, and jewelry. Damages ranged from 12 to 200 dollars, with victims naming multiple suspects and locations. Police investigation noted no arrests reported tonight.

Sicner Stafford Court Jimmie South Preea Dixon Cease View J. P. Dovwily Avenue A EA St. Budnick University Avenue piltHothing Cora Wright West Ceoig Place T T. Urack Tinnekenrifge Park AS. Jaetz Drexel Street

Kardow Fund Contributions Grow Amid Local Crises

Donations to the Kardow Fund rise as residents assist with mortgage relief for Poo Kardow in a storefront incident context. Friday receipts total $1,200 including $2 from Henle and Wilding and $1 from Marion Snuggs. The Ham Antonio Retail Deruggists association addresses members amid calls for support. A $1,000 check from RUTAnS Tobey News is noted for River widow of a slain man.

Poo Kardow Katcher Alvin Maerh Henle & Wilding Draggista Marion Snuggs Ham Antonio

Man Remains in Jail at Galveston

GALVESTON April 4 A 63 year old Ban Antonio man G Scott remained in jail today on a charge of assault to murder. He was awaiting ferlicileary bearing yesterday. The charge stems from the rear mage of FG Trunhart 70 of New York at a hotel work BP.

Galveston G. Scott Antonio Es Man Jal Trunhart

Fire Extinguished in Vacant House After Smoke Alert

Firemen saved a vacant house on Arington Street from destruction after smoke and flames were noticed by the owner M. G. Brenat who witnessed the fire. Firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze, with a $500 mortgage noted in the report. Residents fainted and confusion followed as families mourned and unidentified bodies were discussed. Authorities prepared to bury possible remains as relatives awaited word.

Aringston Street Manes M. GC. Brenat Hind Hieron Dumove

Jocelyn sicken causes divorce court unrest in Los Angeles

A Los Angeles session details accusations between Jocelyn Fer, Alin qeireys, and Lather, with Reed seeking divorce and child custody. The judge notes unproved infidelity, while witnesses include entertainers and public figures. amid unrelated Oklahoma university turmoil, sabbatical cuts and salary concerns emerge in a broader state inquiry.

Los Angeles Jotelyn Fer Alin Qeireys Lather Hus Dant Miss Lee Jody Gil Elbony Jove Acress Reed Miss Leo

Rev J W Simpson to Open Presbytery Service

The Rev J W Simpson will preach the opening sermon for the Texas Presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church. The gathering will be at the First United Presbyterian Church on Main Street Monday. Dr B Musmatick of Corenny Clark and Dr YW Myo Sluvekle of Wichita will be among guest speakers. A business session follows with a supper at 6 pm and the evening service set for 7:45 pm.

Okladoma CIV University of Oklahom Scloss of Medicine Hts Cronistton State University Oler Jah Iszzell Kila Murray Dilso Nual Alan Meloni United States Macchal Neivale Aliese Nul de Rou Jay Tad Whroe Jenny Counzel May Me- Danke Simouy Allentis Unive J. W. Simpson Eupmer

Lenten Mourning in Rome Ceases

Lenten mourning ends in Rome after 40 days of penance as bells toll at noon and church coverings are removed. The Vatican lifts the sombre mood while statues are unveiled and celebrants prepare for Christ's resurrection.

Rome Ron Ani Jenten Tanarning Christ

Romanian Premier Quits Cabinet Amid Crisis

Prime Minister George Simionescu and his entire cabinet resigned after parliamentary difficulties in Bucharest. Nicholas Thulescu, former foreign minister, is seen as likely to be named to lead a new government as the crisis unfolds.

Rumania Bucharest George S. Miranescu Sihole Nicholas Thulescu Banton

Chinese Held As Receiver In Stolen Property Case

M M Poon, an eight year old Chinese youth, is free on $1000 bond after charges of receiving and concealing stolen property. Prosecutors allege Poon received $1163 worth of groceries and merchandise from two stores in February and April, involving property stolen from Morris Black Cigar Store and Tremont Jindgy-Ande store. Police claim more confiscated items total about $15,000. Investigators say the youth may have aided a larger gang, with warrants issued for further arrests and a habeas corpus hearing planned.

M. M. Poon Peace Court of Joly St. Stokof Mer jeMink Ebacr Co Anil Selidh Sens Morris Black Zaraomurn Paci Foe Stone Dawson Street Joe Rocka Rusk Street Redolph Niney-Fourth District Court Tushcee

Stansell Named Post Commander of Disabled Vets

Dr Jey Stanwell is named post commander of the San Antonio Disabled Veterans of the World War Chapter No 11 after an election on Friday night. Other officers include Henry Croen, senior vice commander. Clem J Smith, treasurer. Clem EF Sonrts, adjutant. Thomas J Devinn, Tr.. WM Tortson and other officers. A new auxiliary unit will be formed and a meeting was announced for Friday, April 1 at 7 p.m.

Jey Stanwell San Antonio Esables Henry Croenheeck Clement EF. Sonrts Clem J. Smith Thomas J. Devinn Juntstein Avri ‘Mae WM. Tortson Ani Rabhia Tadhea AC Me Pelday

Police Retrieve Stripped Truck in MKT Tracks Incident

In a brief Saturday report, officers arrived within 15 minutes after a call about suspected stripping at Vietatas Street near Vietnas. The truck, described as largely intact, was recovered while suspects fled prior to police intervention. The case remains under investigation.

FL Drevin Vin Vietatas Rene Quick Sertice Potice Tetertivea W. Thompson Carser Besson Trevin

Pecan growers meet to discuss county association plans

The Bexar County Pecan Association holds a meeting at the courthouse on the account floor at 2 p.m. on a specified Saturday. Secretary Tieinen notes many local authorities will attend to answer questions and discuss the best methods for conducting and coordinating the group’s activities.

Bexar Bexar County Athe Courthours Sotrby Tieinen Bam Bam To Answer Nurstions, Ani

Boy Hero Invited to White House After Colorado Tragedy

Wythers year old Aero of Golornfo School will be honored by President Hoover for his resourcefulness. He will visit Washington as a guest, though he loses his brother who died with four other children in a schoolyard incident in Lamar Colorado last week. The White House invitation came after Hoover read about the Colorado tragedy. Brynn Anticdt’s honors followed his bravery. The boy will leave Lamar for the trip in about two weeks.

Washington, D. C Wythers Aero Anwar Keown Lils Bisa Aeay Colo Hoover Tryan Brynn Lamar Colorado Chicago Cie Becaue Witunell Efe Tribune Jane Tosegessen Misa Hetty Cook Hle Val Ce Ruavitaden Fife Deothers Whdely Lola Owever Gapowe White Kaufman

Motorist Arrested After Woman Hit

Miss Tena Moreno of 510 South San Maeccon street was struck and injured by a car while alighting from a streetcar at Wilkens god Souths Peesa. The driver, Carlos Heke of Frownsville, surrendered to authorities. She was taken to the Santy Tesq infirmary for treatment.

Tena Moreno San Maeccon Street Wilkens God Souths Peesa Atreet Carlos Heke Frownsville Ace

Brothers Seek Neutral Trial in Chicago Murder Case

Chicago April 4 The responsibility for Alfred Lingle’s murder centered on Lee V Brothers amid his lengthy sentence dispute. Prosecutors described a coded gangland motive while defense cites a possible new trial, with hearings set for April 17 as both sides push for or resist a reversal.

Chicago Alfred Lingle Lee V. Brothers Jung Ip Joseph Sabatha Coure Monte St. Louis Ths Hinnett Attocneva Tintrick Moche Erates Orient Off Te Wis Roche Aid

Also Mentioned on This Page

I Gente Wondwerd of Caleman Neal Ézinnle Childera Warsey Hilla Wreaney Woodel Mouston and Williamson Muskoghen Osi The Rand Th, Cahill Michouel-Konanstegne Ile Lloyd Tracy Sam Kite Congress Wile Rogeig Kardow Fund Wong M. Thirnos Ates Wasi Riles Senae Alvarez Famay Chickr Dueke Georen Keene Tivuggiat Torser Mulilacq Jocelyn Getsickla PROBE Frealty Bolbogrem Becayu St. John Ht. Tohs Walter M-iiman Nile Scuras Texas Anzil I Chuck McIntosch Southe Cilalist University Lenin Watla Lindsey Lecker Halla Haseltine Anjalwriter Crocker Eliot White Cathedral of St. John,the Robot’ Opera Star Remo Buiano Metropolitan Opera Tiresias Stansell Dias Tig Stork Menge Keene Deugegist Lingle San Antonio Loan & Trust Co First Trust Company W. Commerce St
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication