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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1931
Page
1
A fragmented column discusses Wall Street nerves and a hopeful shift as markets show signs of resilience. It cites Dr Shapley of Harvard describing luminous suns and vast distances, and notes commentary on deficits, investments, and cautious optimism amid a shifting economic mood.
Dr I D Kelley a wealth y throat specialist was kidnapped in St Louis last week and released by captors after a phone call and a visit by Post Dispatch reporter J T Rogers. The doctor described being blindfolded and moved between cars and houses on Olive Street Road before being returned unharmed.
In Chicago a jury found no liability against a beauty parlor advisor after Miss Josephine Broki sued for injuries from her scalp burned during a hair wave. The proprietor was ordered to pay damages, while the court directed guilt to Miss Mary Dalen who recommended the shop.
Rain continued across the city with light downtown showers and heavier rainfall on the outskirts. Statewide reports show varying amounts with some areas measuring an inch, while temperatures varied through the day as officials warned of lingering unsettled conditions.
A series of four waterspouts formed off the coast and moved inland in a single-file line near Compton. Each funnel descended in turn, dropping about six inches of rain and drenching the Southern United States region as they moved across the sky and then vanished.
Solon William Ramsover, of Sora, urged a rise in death duties and the imposition of a levy on gifts to help reduce the treasury deficit.
Prisco Contractors ratified a policy to maintain wage levels. The firm controls a payroll of about $50,000, with roughly half to be paid in wages during the remainder of the year.
ATLANTA April 23. A debate on birth control was announced for May 14 between Margaret Sunger and Richard Tinsell, a justice of the Georgia Supreme Court and father of 18 children. In a separate item from Manila, fire injuries reported at a refinery in Mencio City with victims named.
The Citizens' League broadens its demand for equal representation in city polls as petitions rise, amid council rejection. About 72,000 signers back a fifth demand for a separate vote, with leaders and supporters gathering in the council chamber preparing for action before the election.
A fragmented town meeting item lists speakers Mayor O, Mr. Chambers, and four commissioners at a mass meeting on San Tedes park. Broadcasts on KONG WOAL KMAL RETSA and other stations run from 6:00 pm to after 10:15 pm featuring speakers Maury Maverick Henry Hirschberg Walter Tyran Frank C. Davis and candidates.
The trial of Bol Lockett for the murder of Toul Kardow was postponed after defense attorney Joe Turkett argued non service of indictments and questioned venire accuracy. Judge McCrary denied motions to quash and to compel a sheriff’s amendment, ordering 24 veniremen to be brought.
Aulmistian of guilt brought a tale of travel with Raymond Miller across the country. The court called the offense grave yet sentenced the defendant to one to years in the penitentiary after admitting guilt. The girl left school in Wipaburg New Jersey to travel with Miller, stopping in Pennsylvania, Cincinnati, Memphis and New Orleans before San Antonio and San Diego then back. The pair reportedly remained in Uvalde with a man and woman until the girl was placed with the Glendale family for protection. Miller was arrested in Jackson County.
Attorneys for Virgil Kirkland seek use of a tie detector for his testimony at trial. Kirkland, 21, faced a life sentence in a prior trial. reports say the defense and prosecution discussed the device as he takes the stand in the current proceeding.
Honduran rebels under Gen Gregorian Verroa engaged towns near Tegucigalpa and other centers as government forces defend San Pedro Sula. Rail links between Texneighlyn and checonet appear at stake amid weeklong maneuvers.
A scattered weather forecast lists temperatures near Go degrees with light to moderate winds. Showers are expected along the coast with a chance of rain in the west and north areas as a cold front moves through. Northwest to northeast winds bring cooler temperatures by midweek across West Treany and surrounding regions.
Governor Roosevelt ends charge against Mayor Walker amid a legislative inquiry. The committee chairman and Rabbi Wise pressed for rebuttal as Walker prepared to respond from Albany. The mayor, presiding at City Hall, stated no comment while continuing the meeting after the action.
In Duluth Minnesota on April 23 more than 400 longshoremen at Duluth and Superior tied up work to protest a 9 percent wage cut. The stoppage affected port operations as workers urged restoration of pay.
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