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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1931
Page
3
In Washington on February 18 a committee urged passage of a bill to boost oil imports and reduce Allied fuel shortages. Representatives cited strategic needs, stressing steady petroleum supplies for military and civilian use amid wartime demands.
Washington February 1. A large majority of U S cotton mills have agreed to end night work for women and children within weeks. Officials say plans include reduced hours and safer working conditions and expect more mill owners to join in the reform.
City officials oppose a bill that would shift school tax collection from the city to county or state authorities. Commissioner Frank Pushiek said the measure would undermine local revenue, risking hundreds of thousands in school maintenance funds and complicating tax collection as the city faces a new fiscal year. protestors from Daghick and Timachoni filed objections with county representatives, arguing the change hurts city finances.
In Austin on February 15 the Texas Senate voted to a shorter session for 40 days with 10 am to noon meetings and afternoon committee work. It advanced a summer schools appropriation of 422700, and debated bills on jury trial waivers and highway vehicle regulation. Committees set hearings on major measures while a highway bond issue and building office proposal moved forward in related actions.
A misspelled local blotter lists multiple thefts including 50 pounds of yeast from a truck behind Gunter rules, BR. A. Delong reporting $23 Catalina street. watch stolen from Arthur Triplett at 210 Truex street. five gallons of gasoline taken at a filling station near Ziorza mora and Colima streets. 18 chickens stolen from Mrs. R. T. Carlisle at 503 West Park Avenue. and Dr. O. C. Munned’s Brady Building auto later tied to the incident.
Reports from Cocula Jalisco say the former rebel leader Ipeus Gonzalez with 18 followers is looting the countryside near Guadalatama Mexico. Gonzalez rose in the Christera rebellion, faded in 1920 after church state settlement, was granted amnesty, and troops have been dispatched in pursuit.
Hurley aides visit Abilene to discuss drought relief aid procedures and ensure careful distribution. Officials from Untrick J. Elurles office and Med Censs workers work to identify residents in need of assistance and prevent misuse of aid.
Sulphur Springs report states Terar Ped A Mes Tyiliz Robin dag convicted of the murder of Dr TM Page and received a five year prison sentence. The case intelligence noted yesterday. Tayne, a dentist, faced threats and testified that he had made threats against her life.
Vatican city reports uncertain plans as Pope may choose Easter Sunday for his next worldwide address. Early hints from officials suggest a potential Easter message, with no final decision announced yet.
Pasadena Feb 1–7 Conncil for Ricki M Cannon of the Methodist Episcopal church reports a new trial date on a charge of failing to pay wages. Cannon was convicted Wednesday of owing a teacher for services at a boys school. He argues he bears no responsibility for the school's debts. Other similar charges against him remain on file.
Scouts plan a public Pow Wow Saturday at Municipal Auditorium to showcase merit badge work and a pageant tracing 21 years of Scout history. The event capstones a week of church sermons, schools, and special observances marking International Scouting and Citizens Day with talks and demonstrations.
Chicago motorists today pay only 15 cents per gallon for gasoline after a tax adjustment. The Standard Oil Company of Indiana announced the cut and other producers indicated they would follow suit or have already ordered similar reductions.
An indictment was announced against Tarry EK Kowlatian, a congressman, by a floral grand jury alleging influence peddling in appointment decisions. The filing lists four counts and references Atowhaltom’s tri as the source of the displayed matters.
In Eglsberry Missouri a husband's death by his own action uncovers the burial of his missing wife Clara Jones. The husband James Jones moved from Detroit years ago, claimed she visited relatives in Indiana, and later disappeared. He led relatives to the farm cemetery, then fled. Her body was found buried four feet under the earth in an old storm cellar near the grave.
The body of Me-Ke-Wan-Ton-Rab Osage chief of the Oklahoma Osages, who died in San Antonio, was sent to Tomins, Oklahoma for burial. The former chief, Civil War veteran with Confederate service, had lived in San Antonio and served as a regular writer. His son Louis James, and W. A. Hurkhart are named in the record.
Chiodo leads the Brackenridge Hi Y club as president for the Iracke rhdee High School group in Illinois. Officers named include Johnny Perry as vice president Kuomay Cheat ham as secretary Enos Gary Jr as treasurer and Johnny Derry as reporter. Five new members were voted in: John Uelenmiller Arthur Lugh Clarence Ambles James Sinclair and Raymond Byrne.
Police blamed the leggar rivalry incident for a fatal shooting amid chaotic scenes downtown. A woman, Mrs. Lalmort Erichson, 85, died at her residence after complications in the gunfire. The report mentions unrelated ads and a Valentine card reference, with no clear follow-up on suspects or motives.
Verne Yelton reports a man identified as W. G. Sanderford was found slain inside his shop near Hillie River, six miles downriver, with evidence suggesting robbery and a prior pattern of burglary targeting his jewelry and wares. Officers investigated the crime as a fatal robbery case and sought suspects connected to prior robberies in the area.
Coroner J. R. Wiley reported Miss Froneen Elizabeth Merkine of IL, a former University of Waho student, died yesterday at her home from an apparent self inflicted death. The mother recalled rebuking the girl for staying up late.
A damaged advisory list shows new heads and officers for multiple committees. Named presidents include Stenlton Fisher Dalley and Teona Canelanis with vice presidents Elizabeth Caruthers Allen Ronquet and Anna Rais. Secretaries and reporters are listed alongside treasurers and sergeants at arms.
A public building bill was sent to the President after the House accepted and the Senate reread the conference report. The measure would raise the public funding program by $100.
A cold remedy promotes relief by soothing irritated throat membranes and easing a painful, scratchy sensation. The product Mistal is advertised as healing and anti infection with a handy dropper for immediate use and is available at drug stores.
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