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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1931
Page
3
Los Angeles August 18 Jack Dempsey former world heavyweight champion and his actress wife Estella Taylor have turned to divorce courts after weeks of legal maneuvering over property and settlements. Dempsey filed suit in Nevada charging mental cruelty and seeking separation with asset division.
Washington dispatch reports a broad protest against the air mail system as Congress weighs action. Officials note opposition from independent operators and the plan to press for changes in post office leadership. The issue centers on control, costs, and route payments amid mounting political pressure.
The county plans to submit recommendations for Moyute constables to serve in Weeich inslice precincts to the county commission and court before August 22. The Justices of the Peace and Constables meet to select those most highly recommended and fit for duty.
Miss Taylor seeks divorce from Dempsey amid allegations of extreme cruelty and disputed property settlements. The case outlines separation dated March 13 1938, a $31 249 mortgage payoff goal, and ongoing negotiations involving attorney Joseph Senti and Jack Mewny. Dempsey remains determined to pursue the divorce while contesting spousal support.
Gulf storm updates and county actions list approved constables and deputies for Nassau County districts. Officials designate replacements and confirm appointments for Precincts 7 and 9, with names including Wood, Taholl, Emmett O'Taale, Tony Ca, and Sam Tinle among others as deputies.
Recurring reports say the President contemplates calling and discussing key related subjects, but officials state no immediate action is planned. White House comments indicate no formal decision has been made regarding reshaping or addressing the issue.
Government Hill residents approve a 3 million dollar municipal bond plan at a Monday night meeting on Major Add Rodgers streets. Speakers include Davis and Schlesinger. The measure follows earlier discussion at Ashland Park and is drafted at city hall with backing from local leaders.
Radio reports indicate fog delays the Lindberghs as they plan a dawn departure from Petropavlovsk to Nemuro, weather permitting. Messages from the steamer Kakisni Maen and other vessels note improving conditions along the Kamchatka coast, with a possible early start once skies clear.
Baltimore police investigated the killing of banker Wallace Kolb as he drove Nelliene, a Georgia family member, home after a morning drive. Initial lines indicate a robbery motive and a possible wallet removal, with Kolb identified as a prominent figure and Mountaineering club president.
Aug 18 New York Italian air speed champion Colonel Marin de Bernorili of the regal forces arrived aboard Saturnia with a prize group from Trieste. He was welcomed by pilot Aldo Genera and a mechanic who helped fly his plane, the Cannon 433, to enter the provisional air races in Cleveland.
Premier Mussatin announces a department transfer after a proposed council screens bills before parliament. The move centralizes power within the Indian government as officials reshuffle duties and draft submissions.
A nine year old boy reportedly rode a scooter for twelve hours covering twenty miles. The journey began from home with a missing map, claiming a fast pace and water as a fuel, ending with police involvement and conflicting stories about getting lost near Indiana or Chicago.
County commissioners authorize filing to proceed after a price agreement with farmers could not be reached. Auditor Edgar Garves reports. The proposed road, south of Tanogle field, will be coordinated with the state highway department. A condemnation committee, mostly experienced in real estate, awaits appointment with hearings set to begin Tuesday.
In a capital political clash current debates surge around Governor Roosevelt of New York and intra party tensions. Senator Dickinson of Minnesota looms as a potential opponent while President Wilson accelerates planning for a new program as Republican visitors press the White House for policy clarity.
A brief item from Murray notes a bridge project agreement signed near Allie 11 miles south on the Red River. Governor Steins of Texas will sign the pact as crews proceed on highways and a toll route referenced in the contract.
Aus. 22 year old daughter of US Ambassador Joseph Grew completed a 49 mile swim from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmora in five hours. She represented goodwill in the international voyage between Iskandun and Turkey.
Washington dispatch reports three former Texas soldiers for gallantry in action near Saint Crienne a Antonnes France on October 7 1918. Among them Hineer Wohlverr formerly of Waco Loeing Los Angeles Eli Ropreich from Climtington Texas and Albert Best Morendan of Lexas with two privates named in the citation. The men served in the Thirty sixth division and the events reference a November 1918 insignia.
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