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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1931
Page
1
The discussion centers on how to relieve Americans and Armenians, with Senator Borah clashing with President Hoover over relief strategy. The exchange touches on Mutual aid, the Red Cross, and funding, while noting public skepticism and political theater surrounding humanitarian relief efforts.
A city plan proposed by the Chamber of Commerce aims to aid the unemployed by distributing five thousand meal tickets through business men who will give them to welfare recipients. Tickets redeemable at Salvation Army and at a relief center on Fifth Street, with similar programs already operating in Los Angeles, were approved at a Wednesday morning meeting attended by Mayor Chambers and other officials.
Weather forecast notes scattered readership terms with fragmented OCR. Expect increasing flood risk mid week with warm temperatures and easterly winds. Risk of heavy rain later, cooler nights, and potential river rises toward the west.
New York on February 4. The world on Nelly's hat features new decorations and trimmings for spring and summer. The annual spring show of the Retail Millinery Association of America revealed ribbons, diniw are and plumes returning to favor. Sunwell beads will continue the pale finish.
The Weather Bureau warns of unsettled conditions for the region tonight into tomorrow with a northerly to easterly wind shift. San Antonio expects no significant rain in the next 24 hours while West Texas faces showers. minima around 50 degrees.
A Texas senator urged creating a public utilities commission to regulate utility operations. The bill would require each utility to file rate schedules, prevent rate increases without commission approval, and demand 30 days notice for price changes while prohibiting discriminatory service.
Owen J. Young warned that amendment of the constitution is needed to shield Americans from recurring unstable banking conditions. He said New York finance must be the sole recourse if the federal government lacks authority to apply corrective measures.
A GPA motion in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee sought to reconsider delaying the Iam court protocol. Senator Walsh of Montana urged reconsideration but the motion was blocked, preventing any new timing shift.
Prince of Wales and Duke of York visit Kingston to inspect the West Yorkshire Regiment. The program includes regimental inspection with its colonel, marking a royal official duty abroad.
Public notices from Judge Shook's court cover nineteen motorists acquitted and one fined as Maverick charges state highway officers with issuing unreasonably arrests. He claims letters from him failed to stop improper enforcement and criticizes the Austin system while seeking cooperation from authorities. The discourse includes remarks about delays, administrative responses, and cross-party commentary on congressional conduct.
In Washington DC a defense counsel challenged a $60,000 fine imposed on Jerry M for refusing to return from France to testify in the Sibelal oil conspiracy case. The attorney argued the law used to justify the fine conflicted with constitutional amendments.
Grady Nicholson, shot during a Sunday night gunfight, remains in Fort Snav hospital after exchanging fire with the assailant as he resisted arrest. Detective TS Ming reported the incident, noting Nichols was wounded while defending himself and seeking medical care.
In Washington Feb wartime, the Senate agriculture committee advanced a measure to tax oleomargarine at 22 cents per pound. The proposal applies regardless of coloring, whether artificial or natural, and also has House approval.
Chicago February 4. Trial by two juries doubles as Edward Thornton faces theft charges in a court with two panels. The regular jury acquits the defendant, while the women, newly seated by popular vote, deadlock by a four to four vote, their first trial before a mixed jury.
Janica Mason, a former journalist from Chat tannoyn, testifies denying killing 11 year old David Pogue, a lodger, in an April incident. Proceedings occur as Mason wears a black suit and faces questionings in NEW XONE.
Tom Lackey and wife Mra. B. Lackey failed to obtain damages from Southland Greyhound Lines after injuries to Mrs. Lackey when a bus struck their car parked on a public highway during repairs. The Fourth Court of Civil Appeal upheld the lower court ruling that the Lackeys were not entitled to damages.
Prohibition agents raided a house on Oriental Street and arrested two Wee men after their appearance before United States Commissioner Paul A. Jockhart on charges of manning, possessing liquor, and related offenses. Both Mardy Cox and George Cox pleaded not guilty. bonds set at unspecified amounts. No still found. authorities report no quantities located.
A protest by commercial printers gathered in front of the mint in Madrid demanding higher pay and shorter hours. Police intervened to disperse the demonstration as authorities maintained order amid the demonstrators.
Tulsa news reports Mia Fimma Enicott mother of three facing a charge of attempted marriage in a case tied to a shooting of her husband’s former secretary, Charleie Gaus, a University of Tulsa student, involved as a co-ed in a related matter.
A bank robbery spree is reported with two suspects: one captured after a vehicle crash near Manteed, while a second robber fled in a water car. In Denham Springs another trio allegedly robbed a bank taking cash, as officers pursued toward the Trimmond highway.
A damaged OCR note reports a new peso decline affecting China’s economy, with Mexican currency trade cited and concerns over national economic stability. The fragment hints at a deepening fiscal strain and potential effects on growth and employment.
Seattle, Feb 4. Three persons were killed here yesterday by William Lavecie Chek, 25, at Kent, Wash. Police say he died in a hospital after shooting himself as officers fired at him. Domestic troubles were cited as motive.
Universal Fretier in Washington reports the Red Cross fund now stands at 5,620,463 dollars as of today. A line item notes a 310,000,000 craught rifle total and mentions contrituziona to the Ted Crowd amid ongoing fundraising.
A Texas appellate ruling bars officers from arresting for traffic violations based on worn uniforms and attire. Justice Lattimore criticizes badge and coat requirements as unlawful. The ruling affects search rights after speeding arrests and questions officer appearance standards.
A wartime era plan to bridge San Francisco Bay progresses with approval from authorities in Washington DC. California officials support use of the bay area for strategic transport routes linking military and civil efforts. Discussion centers on funding, routes, and potential regional impact.
Fragmented ad copy describes varied employment and services in the want ads. It mentions outside work and education, sale classifications, and a general call to read the classifieds for details and pricing.
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