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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1931
Page
13
Investigation into allegations of misused funds and impropriety at the University of Oklahoma concluded before a senate committee. The panel went into executive session to draft findings just before noon today.
The federal narcotic bureau moved its headquarters to the county courthouse after space was allotted by the county commissioners court. The bureau had been in the federal building but relocated to make room for the customs office. Noy Darling serves as acting supervisor.
Joe Gill and his Coronadiane orchestral group, famed in the Middle West, will perform at the Gunter hotel Terrace starting Thursday for luncheon and dinner, with dancing each night. Herman Waldcian and his Brocewick recording orchestra depart for a brief state tour, taking requests from WOAT radio listeners, returning in time for the Fiesta.
An era Cruz dispatch from Mexico City reports a bombing of a Catholic church in Coxpan. The building was empty at the time and no one was hurt. Names of the bombers and motives were not disclosed.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a prescription for the bowels. It claims to relieve feverishness biliousness headaches and restore regularity in constipated children and adults. The ad asserts it cleanses and regulates the bowels quickly and usable in many cases.
A ten year audit by the Woman's National Committee for Law Enforcement, released in Baltimore, argues that the Eighteenth Amendment did not reduce government income. It cites gains in tax receipts, savings, and employment, while detailing losses such as federal liquor revenue and juvenile court cases through a 1920 to 1930 balance sheet.
A high school pupil Miss Virginia Selbect suffered a jaw dislocation reportedly after a spring yawn in Lincoln Illinois. Authorities described the incident as a sudden facial injury with no lasting complications at the scene.
NEW YORK April 7 Gromy Walker presented a businesslike demeanor at a lengthy committee of the whole session at city hall He shed personal troubles and pressed ahead with reports and issues for the people while maintaining a brisk serious posture and shuffling documents at the large table
The State Department announced awarding contracts totaling 402,452 for new construction projects. Randolph Texas units of an academic building were awarded to L. T. Wright and Company of San Antonio for 683.01. Duncan Field Texas oil reclamation billing was awarded to B. Huebner of San Antonio for 12,700.
In the machine shops at the Southern Pacific round house a worker, A. R. Metener of 205 Ansley street, was hurt when a heavy piece of machinery fell. He was taken to Santa Rosa hospital for treatment. A wrecking crew from Palestine cleared the International Great Northern track near the Grapeland water tower after a collision of two freight trains last night with no injuries reported.
Laredo reports Miller a 41 year old American with European upbringing faces a Texas conspiracy charge tied to an alleged plot to take Rosenblum to New Orleans by force. Miller denounces the case as an alibi fabrication and claims possible alibi in another city. District Attorney Walls notes threats and ongoing investigations. records list prior arrests abroad and extradition from France in a separate swindling claim.
A local notice invites residents to a dance event at 525 South Be Mary'n Street on Saturday April 11 1931. The event is organized by a women’s committee with names such as Hester Mou and Apell listed among organizers and performers.
NEVADA Mo April 7 The Rev J A Brown former blacksmith claims spiritual solace as he awaits the filing of charges for the slaying of Rev George Wider 43 year old evangelist fatally wounded at the dinner center's home Saturday The prosecutor says Brown will be tried on first degree murder charges and Brown says he acted in self defense claiming acquittal before God.
NUMA Arizona April. An investigation into the death by self inflicted means of William A. Lee publisher of the Yuma Sentinel may answer the fate of Hutton Bellin former editor of the Altus Times-Democrat. Relatives believe the deceased was the missing Bellin based on surrounding circumstances.
A bill by Senator Hornsby at Austin seeks to curb fraudulent weighing and measuring devices. The measure passed to a final vote with penalties including fines from 10 to 200 dollars for violations of the statute.
In Jersey City police raided the Elks Club shortly before its new officers were to be installed. Sixty five bottles of liquor were confiscated on a complaint by a former exalted ruler. No arrests were made.
Miss Trene Knight once titled Miss Buffalo in an Atlantic City pageant received a 16 month jail term and $500 fine after liquor was found in her car. She claimed the alcohol was for trips to Brooklyn and pleaded no contest to the liquor charge.
Albert Fall seeks a 30 day extension to invoke the court mandate that could send him to prison. The decision was announced at the office of Frank J. Logan, counsel for the former interior secretary in Washington, D. C. The item also notes classified hotel rooms with amenities for weekly or monthly rates.
London April report says British underwriters issue anti racketeering policies to protect firms from extortion. First policy went to a New York electrical company after an underground warning. Insurers expect more such policies as racketeering fears rise.
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