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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1931
Page
3
A clergyman denounced a proposed Catholic bill in services across major parishes yesterday, reading a pastoral denunciation from pulpits about religious liberty and church duties. The intervention highlighted concerns over government intrusion into church matters and potential impact on worship practices.
A religious dispute linked to a Will signed by Monsignor Pascual Diaz, archbishop of Mexico, and a congressional measure seeks to limit private church growth in Baja California. The pastorate denounces the reform as political interference, urging unity and condemning enemies of ethics amid the Mexican revolution.
Dec 26 report notes a new port of entry on the Si Grande at Sequillas near Boquillas, separating Del Rio Val Verde from Presidia Presidia counties. The border facility will handle imports up to 80 pesos in value with higher-valued goods subject to customs procedures, aligning with Villa Acuna UROMS service and signaling cross-border trade shifts.
Belgian royalty and reigning sovereigns in Farour urge their households to economy amid frugal fashion and minimal entertainments. The Duchess Charlotte of Taixembourg is noted for a similar restraint, with many Heres attending in a restrained, modest fashion amid speculation about royal absence.
Four injured when a motor car wrecked in a ditch last night. Mrs Walton and company from Pawhueko and Vanen City, Oklahoma, were treated. one passenger from Pawhueko sustained a head injury. Other injured include Mr Walton’s husband Mrs McKennels and William Grubs of Puishusa, Oklahoma.
In December in Pomitand Ores Tuska a chained elephant charged during a council meeting. Guards struggled to restrain the animal as it damaged property and posed a danger to bystanders. Police ultimately used a steel cable and submachine gas to subdue the beast.
Columbia grants total gifts and benefits during the year, highlighting university support as President Nicholas Murray Butler announces a steady year. The piece notes budget shifts, rental increases, and the administration’s aim to bolster capital primacy amid challenges.
Chicago Dor. 5 reports a man with four wives sentenced to a five year term in the penitentiary after a grand jury indictment. The accused, aged 87, faced charges including odds and ends of the case. bail was posted, and the court proceeding concluded with the jail term.
A garbled weather dispatch notes mild conditions across the nation with hints of warmer temperatures in the Eastern and Middle West regions. Mentions of wind, violets, and signs of spring appear amid reports of traffic accidents and a few fatalities on motor crossings during the holiday period.
A man from Younsstaway Ohio was arrested after a shooting fatality at a local store. The incident involved Morcis Wolf, with details unclear due to damaged text. Investigators are pursuing the case as a possible accidental killing and are reviewing weapon discharge and motive.
Police officers were targeted in a burglary at a company facility. Thieves gained access to two company offices and stole a machine. The incident prompted an investigation by investigators to determine motive and identify suspects.
A scrambled OCR item reports aviators reaching Spanish Guinea on March 6 with mentions of multiple locations and times. The text is garbled but indicates a travel or exploration note involving Spain and nearby areas and references to weather or timing. Multiple proper nouns appear in broken form, suggesting a historical transit or expedition update.
A garbled wire service style item describes a future network linking ships and aircraft via wireless control. It mentions Baylor University, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh in a discussion of remote navigation and submarine spy potentials, with references to submarine corridors and a transatlantic signal system. The piece also alludes to a public works debate and a special election schedule in Rivals Now Pass Shout the Land.
Rome reports the desert revolt leader was killed in battle as tensions ease. Official dispatches say a key aide was among the casualties while Haitian troops extend a security line 105 miles along the border amid ongoing violence.
December dispatches report Peterson of Missouri, paroled from Leavenworth on November 2, amid confusion and notes on relatives. News wires, college coaches, and Salvation Army volunteers gather as football officials prepare for Eastern and American associations meetings. Dr W Kennedy of Princeton to preside over convention sessions on rule changes and coach contracts.
Old war veterans journey south seeking winter aid as directors urge relief and travel ties to veterans returning to the south. The piece references veterans from the Civil War and Spanish American War, with wartime affiliations and government aid plans noted amid migratory concerns.
An incident in ALIVEAWULA Ohio reports a cow kicked a lantern causing a barn blaze. The fire destroyed the barn while the owner fed the animal and attempted to extinguish the flames. No injuries are detailed.
Liam Muldoon, the eighty fold president of the New York commission, is improving after five days of illness and a week in hospital. He is undergoing a thorough physical examination with a report due Thursday. An operation was once planned but hospital officials say he is resting under observation.
A depositor filed the first claim in the December 24 ERT case. The filer states they were among the first to file against a closed leak here and did not receive a check as the first payment of a per cent claim for creditors.
In Danube Delta, reports describe rapid growth of Coisenona snakes and organized drives against reptiles. The article notes dividend policy tied to a 7 percent cumulative preferred stake and mentions a New York entity, Dephoun Porporation, reducing nursery operations near Sh 47, with implications for stock and investors.
Fragmentary text discusses imagined moves between Chinese groups and Mongolians, mentioning a potential absorption or dominance shift. The handwriting is garbled, with unclear names and places, making it difficult to extract concrete dates or entities. The piece reads like a speculative wartime or political reflection with no verifiable events.
A confused report describes an incident in which a man resisted police and refused to be taken to jail in Arizona. The event included unexpected actions and a disturbance at a location linked to chemical glass and a window, with authorities responding to the scene.
In Jittsfield Massachusetts Miss Anna Mase Mee, a longtime club head, marked fifty three years of service. The event occurred on a Wednesday, with the club noting her enduring commitment and leadership within the organization.
Fragmented report from Carson City notes Nevada mining activity rising and a New Year’s fire incident. Details are obscured with garbled names, dates, and roles for managers, staff, and orchestra participants.
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