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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1931
Page
3
The bank resumes operations after a period of turmoil with $200,000 new capital, a $501,000 capital stock total, and a plan to restore solvency. President Lewis and officers outline depositor confidence, restart measures, and staff ready for opening day as workers decorate the lobby and prepare to welcome customers.
The first commission submitted a detailed analysis of comparative costs of foreign versus domestic production, noting no immediate recommendations. It reports that refining costs differ, with powder production at Aspen refinery higher than domestic copper, signaling broader price implications without firm guidance.
The railroad commission announced closures of several agencies including Maguille on the Texas and New Orleans line, with Kempaer and Gulf, Colorado and Hanin routes affected. The decision, dated December 22, affects ATSIIN facilities and related service points.
Congressional leaders back President Hoover's push for a $500,000,000 reconstruction corps to aid railroads and insurance ventures after holidays. Debate centers on funding conditions and the need for federal assistance amid stalled measures, with opposition cautioning on policy scope and long term impact.
A large payment of 925,000 is noted for land acquisition for a new festival office site. The ruling condemns ten parcels including a parking area and hotel property. The judgment requires vacating the sites, with January set for temporary use as a headquarters and property transfer pending.
A report to police details a break in at a gas station near the River side area. A careful guard watched as a cash box was opened and money stolen, with a security guard later finding a damaged lock and missing denominations.
A distorted report notes a five percent decline in rail operating revenues from the prior year. The Railroad Commission’s annual summary shows expenses rising and overall performance weaker for the investigated period.
A fragmented 19th century style note reports California’s last grizzly shot while a hunter named Charles encounters a large bear on a trail. The account mentions the bear’s alarm and the hunter fleeing, leaving readers with a somber end to the region’s wildlife chapter.
Pittsburgh man Annie Mitchell seeks and receives a decree of dissolution from Olin Y. Mitchell of Washington. The court records state the husband neglected his wife to attend classes and busy himself with school, claiming he had no time for his wife.
CTUGAGY reports December 2 with a garbled plea to purchase a vacant building in the city. The piece references mayoral action and department input though key names and details are unreadable.
A grotto in Lourdes memory is dedicated with a white marble statue of Our Lady of Lourdes and a grotto font. The memorial honors a devout mother, Fa hel Efron Rodeiguer, and serves as a quiet prayer place for visitors at the Carmelitis cemetery site.
Fragmented text reports Dawes to head a U S arms conference delegation with officials noting debate over disarmament. Mention of gender and states appears garbled, but signals a major meeting on defense policy and allied positions.
New York report describes a chaotic scene with a diamond burial, gangsters, and a cryptic account of a murder linked to a grave in a waterfront cemetery. Names and exact relations are unclear, but references to Mer ve-a-dack Diamond and Aline Schiffer Dia Mond appear amid garbled dialogue.
Warrants were issued and served in a case involving alleged abuse and related charges. Names mentioned include Doras, Heo carom, Abariit Coley White, Slorif Ny J. Speara, and Reogravet of Austin county in connection with Wolker county authorities. Details are partially garbled in the report.
Victoria Coles Inirsiony, widow of a Texas pioneer, died at home eight days after illness. She was the youngest child of I. I. Gates, a South Carolina native, who settled in Texas. Her death ends a long life marked by family ties and pioneer conditions.
Monday plans describe delivery and mailing activities with postal staff preparing for the day. Notes reference stamps, parcels, first class mail, weighing, and carrier loading, indicating a busy post office routine.
A fragmented report outlines Congressman Kleberg and post command figures amid confusion over post needs. It mentions Major St Gi Sherrie and Houston officers debating hospital and living quarters for staff, with unclear chain of command and dates.
A freight train collision at a road crossing near Rawisfonta left one man dead and three injured as a Katy passenger train struck near Santa Rosa. James Williams of Wailas died at Robert J. hospital after injuries. Tanghel Cervantes, 31, of 1205 Saunders Avenue, survived injuries. Another crash occurred on West Cone Wevee at West Committee 80, injuring a person named Karak. A separate collision on Moninoga street near St. Mary’s caused more injuries. Colonel Lewis Lavie of Columbia, S. C., died in an inspection trip related accident. Gen. Charles Jr. Danton was said to be preparing leave for home in Cornus Cli.
In Chevvoands on December 22 six hour day aims emerge from labor leaders. Whitnes, president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trains, speaks to the hopes for shorter workdays and better conditions, arguing for practical gains over symbolic goals.
The London Daily Express reports a festive failure as Christmas spirit omits Carol and Nicholas in a confusing feature. It notes strained nationalities and a strained marriage involving prominent figures, with a quoted line about carnality and resilience amid discord.
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