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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1931
Page
2
President Roosevelt and Mrs Longworth accompany the private car bearing the casket to Rockwood for the services after the Cincinnati burial. A solemn procession forms, and Mrs Longworth faces the crowd with quiet courage as family and officials recall the late Speaker's career.
Three par ets were injured when a collision on East Houston Street damaged a burning car. Simpson Morgan and John Owens drove, with George Holly riding as passenger. Morgan was pulled from the wreck by bystanders before a train passed Union Station. a pine piece found at the scene was not a bomb.
Court records show Tynan fails to appear for a 3 p.m. hearing before Justice of the Peace John Shook. Defendant Joe Cantillo faces an unlawful offense with bond set at 1000 dollars. bond extended until Wednesday after prosecutors were absent. Investigators cited miscommunication and planned not to represent the state in several precinct cases, while grand jurors questioned the peace officers' duties and the legality of the proceedings.
Camden notes a father unemployed for six months facing eviction as his family of four children ages 0 to 40 struggles. A local blessing brings triplets today, altering a day of hardship with a hopeful, if brief, relief.
Bernice Taylor asks about a Reno divorce in Hollywood as Jack Dempsey lands after a cross country trip. He denies any divorce plans, says only he might stay a week or longer depending on how he feels, and intends to rest before considering his next move.
Officials of the Rio Grande Oil company confirmed a possible merger with Sinclair. Directors will discuss the plan at a board meeting in Paso on Monday, April 11.
Mayor Anton J. Cermak announces a hard line against organized crime in Chicago. Acting Police Commissioner Alcock is instructed to take full control, with about 100 employees from the legal department affected as the administration reshapes enforcement and policy to pursue crime, criminals, and corruption.
Fragmented weather briefing mentions gusty winds, ground conditions, and precipitation across regions. Observations reference temperatures and storm threats, with notes on upcoming days and possible travel impacts.
Philadelphia April news reports the Philadelphia transit company being placed under receivership by Judge Harry McDermist of the court of quarter sessions. The receivers named are Milward Tropkin, B. GL. Austin, and Hee Beck Tyails, marking a pivotal equity action by the Philadelphia transit dispute and its Milfen Management, Inc.
In 1881 many members have exhausted resources and now ask fellow bar members to volunteer for city work. The call emphasizes helping in the city without a specific public meeting time, urging action from the member site community.
San Antonio area schools such as Brackenridge Alamo Heights and Thomas A Ericson shine in a Saturday declaration tilt. Winners include Edith Fiannes Tytle Grats Tena Philips and Eleanor Brodie with many rural and city contestants across multiple age groups in events from typing to debating.
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