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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1931
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reports on speculative political ideas and economic notes with satirical titles. The column contrasts Capone speculation, Gandhi attire choices, and the notion of free gold, reflecting 1920s market and political discourse.
A chaotic overview blends talk of racketeer protection in New York with references to Gandhi in Britain, theatrical fashion debates, sugar price talks, and radicalism’s rise. The piece ties markets, politics, and imperial tensions into a broad snapshot of global instability and economic pressures.
The greatest highway construction program in the nation’s history moves to create jobs for the idle. Warmer weather enables work to begin, with more than 200,000 men expected to be on a vast network of roads linking cities towns and regions nationwide.
A woman's purse was found on Finreamora alley and taken to headquarters. The stray item reportedly contained a wedding ring and other personal effects, with a hole puncturing the purse.
Unrest spreads from Madeira and the Azores as Lisbon awakens to armored cars patrolling streets. Police enforce curbs on public spaces while arrests are reported and officials say calm remains, with troops and navy said to be mobilized and investigations ongoing.
Mrs J Gunnloughen wins the town treasurer election on Washington Island defeating her husband. Friends wrote her name on the ballot stating she had done the work anyway.
Master Anton J. Cermak, Democrat, declared he would form a cabinet with men the public trusts and would run outside his party if necessary to secure them. He stressed unity and confidence in his chosen team during the Chicago campaign report.
New York April 11 report that the Metropolitan Opera will close its season tonight with the grand finale awaiting the mathematics themed pencil opera of the late composer Steter Thhetsen.
An official report from Wandsoit Fengland on April 11 states King George remains in good condition and the illness is treated as bronchitis. The monarch had a night of rest and the overall situation is described as improving.
Weather forecast notes thin cloudiness and warm nights with moderate easterly winds. Temperatures around 82 degrees are expected, with farm regions in the north seeing rising cloudiness and a chance of partial clearing later. Local winds are mild, with night temperatures cooling slowly despite warmth near 82 degrees.
In Chicago on April 14 a buyer testified that a Morley making device appeared to work well in Terre Haute Indiana but failed after transport to Clinton Indiana. She reported the demonstration in a Terre Haute hotel and questioned Chicago officials about the promised sales.
Chicago rumor spreads that soprano Mary Garden will leave the Chicago Civic Opera roster as the season approaches. Officials could not comment, and observers note her absence from a window display of company photos as evidence fueling speculation.
The Mexican-American mixed claims commission will adjourn its session on April 25 in Washington. Delegates have studied American citizens claims arising from damages during the Mexican revolution for several months.
CORMGS CURISTT April 141. Joe Sackton Nepal Goodyrin and George Jessup were placed on bonds of 8600 each on charges of conspiracy to violate the customs law. They were arrested Tuesday when more than 1500 cases of foreign liquor were seized near Bee rite.
Fred J. Trumer, 60, head of a brewery concern, is reported kidnapped and held for a $150,000 ransom. Authorities and relatives await details as an anonymous spokesman promises disclosure in Struetland.
A petition signed by 100000 Finnish women urged repeal of the ban, delivered to the president with support from 10 prominent leaders of the anti prohibition movement.
Tipton report notes state and county officials seeking aid in cattle testing operations. Local authorities plan to enforce compulsory measures, aiming to bolster militia readiness and ensure compliance with Cedar County law.
District Attorney Walter Tsuan attacks Judge Onion and Judge Shrek amid clashes over holding offenders for grand juries. Four felony cases filed in Baslandale court as Tsuan vows to enforce the law while alleging political influence. Judges respond that cooperation has deteriorated and caution against using courts for political ends.
The Fifth Circuit rules that selling hogs, jars, and paraphernalia used for liquor making is not conspiracy to violate prohibition. It reverses a district court verdict convicting wholesalers of conspiring to sell items for unlawful liquor manufacture. Judge Walker dissents, arguing intent to commit crime can be evinced by selling such articles.
Franklin Bimnne, 82, Armour & Company employee, is held for further investigation in the death of his wife Hazel, 22. She was shot in the head and found dying by her parents in the armory yesterday. Bimnne’s arrest followed witnesses’ statements supporting a claim that Hazel killed herself, a claim deemed impossible by authorities given the evidence.
Lisbon April 11 decree closes parts of Sao Miguel and Cerecira in the Azores establishing a blockade. The order marks official admission that the revolt which began at Lanzarote Madeira has spread to other islands.
Four masked robbers invaded the home of Frank WW Means, president of the Chicago Towel Company, and his wife. They bound the couple and stole jewelry and valuables valued at about $5,405, detaining them for over an hour.
A suburban city fire department truck was fired upon while answering a night alarm. Bullets struck the vehicle but crew members were unharmed. An accompanying car followed the truck. armed men in the ambush fled in a white sedan as authorities pursued clues to a motive.
The body of Speaker Nicholaw Longworth lay in state at Rockwood family home as mourners gathered. Mrs Louise Longworth and relatives arrived from Aiken while President Taft and Roosevelt kin prepared for funeral services at Christ Church with Rev. Tenney Wise Windsor leading.
The entry predicts a rise in springlike temperatures over the weekend with above normal levels by Saturday night. Met official J. J. Trebor notes clearer conditions will aid crop growth, though a thunderstorm is possible Sunday as clouds increase. Early Saturday will see a low around 50s with below normal readings overnight.
An investigation in Omaha centers on a 40 year old man accused of marrying an 11 year old girl from a grammar school. Details indicate involvement with a juvenile home and a case tied to a minor’s welfare. Authorities are pursuing leads as the case unfolds.
Funeral services were held for Marin Forster a young baroness killed in a gunshot incident near Budabint on Thursday at the target practice with friends nearby not long after the tragedy police investigated the scene and spoke to witnesses.
Paris dispatch reports Chaplin will leave here on Tuesday for Margellirs then proceed to Algeria and Morocco. He will not visit Spain as initially intended, in a trip reflecting his touring plans and international engagements.
Captain Tra G Eaker of the U S Army Air Corps seeks a continental speed record from Wichita to New York in roughly 11 hours, even with heavy gasoline load. His Lockheed Orion aircraft, fueled for about 490 gallons, carries a lone orange, some milk, chewing gum and cigars as he hopes to average 25 to 390 miles per hour. The trip includes a refueling stop in Wichita, with favorable tailwinds promised beyond. Weather was nearly dead calm before takeoff, crosswinds possible near Wichita. The flight is tracked by National Aeronautic Association timer.
Fragmented want ad item notes chorus class organization for youths with weekly tuition in Sea Sore area. Also lists four room apartment with garage in Robyn, Chevrolet car for sale, and rent notices with rates around 40 dollars monthly. Contains scattered street names and contact hints like Sunday Light and Cr 2400.
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