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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1931
Page
1
A brief note credits a column by Arthur Brisbane and mentions a possible byline or attribution. The text is sparse and lacks clear events or dates, offering limited context about content or topic.
Fragmented OCR reports a palace sale for Flix 800000 near a U S base, with scattered social and political commentary. It questions ambassadorial appointments, nation spending, and foreign policy while noting voices against ostentation and calls for prudent spending. It also references Russia, Spain, and American figures in a broad critique of governance and society.
Delinquent girls rioted at Hobeson county jail in Sumaraton during a one hour disturbance. They tore fixtures, smashed windows, injuring officers before being contained and re jailed in new cells. The incident follows their transfer from a dormitory school for delinquent girls after a prior fire.
In Puerto Casezas Nicaragua insurgents retreat from Cabo Gracing Dios area after raid. Reports say rebels fled the village looting large quantities of valuables while Marine aircraft over Luho Gracias a Dive returned fire. Casualties unclear as the insurgents reportedly fled in small boats laden with loot.
Madrid dispatch reports Alejan dro Terroux, minister of state, announced that Mexico and Uruguay had recognized the new republic. He expected Argentina to follow soon as regional diplomatic ties shift in the aftermath of the upheaval.
Rilward A Propet, 86, Civil War veteran, yesterday became father to an eight and a half pound son. Three years ago another son was born to Mr and Mrs Propet in Ankenv IRW Tl Aneil.
Readable forecast indicates steady trend with unerttied Thursday and Tildar. Lowest temperature around 64 degrees with a high near 70. Winds light to moderate from the east with early chance of rain Thursday. Weal sewers in the rereily portion and theredar nirit. Night to moderate rainfall likely.
In April 14 report the Spanish crown jewels valued by experts for their historic significance at over 2,000,000 were left behind by King Alfonso while fleeing Spain. The jewels are described as government property and will become a premier asset of the state as the deserted royal palace district prepares for transformation.
Gar Wood almost equals Kaye Don's world motorboat speed record of 3 49 per hour with an average around 105.24 mph on the 7th and a 102.89 mph fourth run, as docked at the Americas IX.
A recent surplus of rainfall totaling 4.90 inches since January 1 is forecast to increase Thursday night into Friday. The Weather Bureau predicts partly cloudy to unsettled conditions with rainfall near Sun Antonio. Night temperatures around 58 and Friday’s high near 78. Light to moderate easterly winds expected.
McAlester Okla April 16 WIP 5 Hembree 35 sought death by electric chair after committing a shooting and assault near Leota Bosley a teacher in Cullesville Texas 18 months ago near Leco Oklahoma.
Cottonwood Falls Kansas April 10 The chamber of commerce named a committee to form a Knute Rockne memorial corporation. The plan is to honor the Notre Dame football wizard who died in an airplane crash near Nation, Kansas on March 31.
Madrid April 18. Spain settles into the republic with guards maintaining order while royal insignia and monarchist emblems are removed. Officers, postal workers, and officials discard crowns and crest imagery as inventories begin at the Palace. The shift signals a nationwide move to replace royal symbols with republican emblems though some loyalty remains.
In OWICAGO on April 16, the Rev. Dr. Peter Peterson, president of the Auguatean synod, blamed Sunday visitors from the suburbs and country for drawing parishioners away. He urged pastors to emphasize regular church attendance, noting that city visitors disrupt traditional worship patterns and reduce membership in local congregations.
Austin April 10 Governor Sterling signed several bills including one to limit insanity trials in death row cases to two physicians and a health officer. Another measure sets a minimum wage of 20 cents an hour on state contracts. The governor also endorsed a bill allowing broader investment of permanent oil royalty funds for the University of Texas and A. and M. to accelerate building programs.
Screen star Helen Twelvetrees wed secretly to Frank Woods in Reno. Only a small circle knew of the ceremony. Report says the couple kept the marriage private with a few trusted friends aware of the event.
Roy Campbell longtime collector of customs, a key figure in Teang Repub tieanisi, will be kept in his post as holdover. Seymour Lonmith announced in San Antonio that Cane will not be renominated now but remains in status. If never renominated, Senator Smilb Brookhart may object to confirmation. Secretary Bowman oversaw customs narcotics and industrial alcohol bureaus.
A San Antonio woman Mrs. M. Short, 30, was hospitalized with bruises after an assault while driving a male companion near the San Antonio highway about 15 miles south of Austin. She gave police a victim statement alleging the man attacked her, removed her dress and hosiery, and fled with $93 in cash found in her stocking.
In Milwaukee on April 16 Noa Sophie Bleich observed burglars entering and leaving Carl Knjac’s home from a nearby apartment. She told police she kept silent to preserve peace and avoid getting involved, while authorities pursued the suspect group.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports a city body forcing a commission vote at noon on a resolution about equal representation at the polls. It mentions Mayor G A Chambers and threats against citizens, with unclear further specifics.
The Citizens League planned a 9:00 a m session as West Side residents left, while a radio broadcast aired at 10:30 p m. A commission meeting followed with City Attorney Cobbs advising no action until May candidate filings are complete. Commissioners Wright Rubbola and Stettler faced jeers as Dickson pressed for immediate poll representation. Major Chambers had promised action for Thursday, but was not in the city hall.
Classified lines describe sales work opportunities for men in city and country areas. A messy ad page mentions rentals, a home with rooms and double garage, a car priced at 465 dollars, and various cryptic notes about classifications and locations. The readable details include Marquette, Berkshire, and general job and housing hints amid garbled text.
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