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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1931
Page
1
Fragmented report blends political intrigue and criminal threats as Chicago's Tammany machine, led by a powerful, elusive figure, faces scrutiny amid racketeering talk. A stray note on Ford profits and college advice follows, while international royal weddings and wage-cut concerns echo a strained era.
London reports the MacDonald labor government plans to mobilize assets valued at 1,050,000,000 in sport reels of the premier amid wartime measures. The article notes government action extending to transportation and motor vehicles in the capital.
Davis claims factional rift. the Citizens League plans to march on city hall May 13. Charles M Dickson, chair, asserts 25,000 members remain loyal to the league and vows to control the upcoming city election amid defections and shifting allegiances.
Fragmented weather notes mention Ram Antonty Vietelix Clady and Teldte Tenvedar planty Felder with partly rnedr conditions. It forecasts southerly wind around 144M temperature, northerly Friday forecast, and mentions cloudy skies with potential warmth along the east coast.
President Hoover paid tribute on the death of Nicholas Longworth praising his 33 years of service to the nation. The statement highlighted Longworth’s honesty courage and public spirit as a model for American public life.
A weather bulletin predicts cooler temperatures across west Texas Thursday morning with a likely drop to single digits at night. Forecaster EL Jathoe of the weather bureau says the cold spell will not be severe, with trust in north Texas Thursday night but no heavy weather expected.
London watchers report the arrest of Retcie Guerin a Chicago native once famed for spectacular European and American underworld exploits. The figure long cited as the only American to escape Devil’s Island was seized in West End London during the night on a forgery charge.
In Washington April the American Red Cross is feeding 3,000,000 persons daily in the drought area. Chairman John Barton Payne reports to the president that the crisis now seems to be over.
Weather conditions over New Sferieo delay Captain Ira Baker’s projected transcontinental flight. The delay pushes the schedule back as weather systems move through the region, forcing postponement until conditions improve.
Julian Quirk a wealthy resident of Oklahoma City faces indictment in Tarryde on four counts including kidnapping and attempted extortion tied to a $850,000 scheme against his brother in law Patrick Bolling. He was jailed in Oklahoma City after confinement in the county jail and bonds posted earlier.
Mrs Hallie Overton and her son Tel Overton of 127 San Petro Avenue were charged with theft of jewelry valued at over $1285. The alleged crime occurred March 4, with items including diamond earrings bracelet and a watch listed. Charges were filed by Lily Le Teelive Ba De Met.
Murray, chairman of the oil states advisory committee, leads protests against proration laws. The group, formed to oppose barriers on oil production, targets major oil producing states amid a push for reform.
A sudden death in Sexi Whiesday leaves Speakee Nichols Jong worth dead and Congress confronting whether to convene in a special session. Congressman Garner, longtime minority leader, is seen as likely to seize the gavel if a vacancy reshapes the balance between Republicans and Democrats. With three vacancies risk tilting power, observers note Garner’s lack of comment as an indicator of the momentous political pause.
In a remote mining area Nig and Tut, two dogs, chased rabbits near an abandoned shaft. Nig returned early with injuries while Tut disappeared. Searchers traced a deserted shaft to a cage where both dogs were entangled, revealing a grim scene as rescuers faced a dangerous aftermath.
WASTLINGTON BC April 8 The house lost a speaker today as Paulina Longworth mourned her one year old daughter of the speaker and granddaughter of the President Roosevelt. The young Paulina and her father Tongworth were friends, with no demands interfering in their vacation plans. A visitor was reported to have said the speaker could not afford to move.
An oil field worker was critically injured on a derrick west of Latost Medina when fellow workers reportedly pulled him from a whirling mechanism. He was taken to a hospital with a skull fracture that may prove fatal, according to preliminary accounts from Josephian authorities.
A motorist struck a passenger bus near Kanab City in April, killing three people and injuring others. Police report details pending as investigators examine the wreckage and identify victims and the driver.
Amritsar dispatch says Mahatma Gandhi remains at his residence and is recuperating from exhaustion and the strain of his imprisonment. Local officials report no change in his condition as he rests under hospital or home care. The situation continues to be watched closely by supporters.
Rodgevlt's son in law dies in Aiken after a brief illness. The speaker of the fictional house of representatives, Apel Of Jay Vicholis Langworth, is named among attendees. His wife Alice Roosevelt, former first lady, and friend James F. Curtis are mentioned as involved in the events surrounding the death and rest period.
Article recalls Nicholay Longworth known as Nick in American politics for over two decades. It notes his youthful demeanor hid maturity, his frequent perception as young in spirit, and references to his birth in November amid a long career in public life.
Fragmented want ad notes Kool appearance required for a permanent job with start in about three days. see classification 36 for details. Also mentions grocers contract station and miscellaneous items for sale and rent, including a $400 item and $6 weekly rents for two newly papered rooms.
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