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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1931
Page
5
Three men and a woman were freed of charges of using the mail to defraud in connection with oil dealings by virtue of a motion for directed verdict of not guilty granted by Judge West in the federal district court Friday morning. After hearing two hours of arguments on the motion for instructed verdict, the judge verbally expressed.
In Chicago on February 13 the jury ruled 4 to 1 against the Bard of Avon. The Dramatic Hague polled 8000 subscribers about the Shakespearean production. four preferred Art and Mrs Battle. The government rested its case after presenting 58 witnesses. Judge West found most testimony related to Lincoln Steele rather than the four defendants. Steele is serving a five-year sentence.
London reports Queen Helene plans to marry Colonel Calero Sketelti after her failed divorce from Carol. The romance surfaces amid royal strain and a contested 1928 divorce, with church declarations deeming the divorce moral but not legal.
In a continuing dispute, Thomas challenges a conference report adding 31,000 for the Kiowa Indian agency in Oklahoma. The item, initially 5100 from a trust fund, was shifted by the Senate to federal treasury financing. Smoot defends the action as longstanding relief.
Leonard Haseey, 21, of 297 Fairview Avenue, faces two counts of robbery by assault with a firearm. Gregoria Orta and Alfonso Rodriguez, both alleged victims, reported they were robbed February 11 in the 300 block of South Concho Street.
A Tope radio exchange notes the pope for uses Latin in his first address, reflecting Vatican conservatism. The piece cites Bacon and his English Novum Organum, arguing Latin language unity among priests. Prohibition raids find liquor in all five Michigan fraternity houses, highlighting shifts to stronger drinks and social concerns.
Jury selection in the Redwing murder case neared completion after multiple pleas of not guilty. Citizens crowded the improvised courtroom as judges and attorneys questioned potential jurors. an Indian youth stands accused of killing a girl whose disappearance sparked the proceedings.
In New Orleans and Mobile the Mardi Gras spirit blooms as revelry returns to the air, bayous, and streets. Amid garlands and parades, locals celebrate with music, dancing, and festive crowds, matching the city’s famed carnival energy in mid February.
The article reports Vanderbilt threatening legal action over quotes from General Butler related to the Mussolini incident. Vanderbilt claims misquoting and says affidavits would prove the dispute, aiming to uncover angles behind the affair and other speakers’ remarks from November.
Washington dispatch reports Major General Smedley Butler could not be reached but his counsel Major Henry Leonard said he had heard nothing of Vanderlitt's alleged plans to accuse Butler. Leonard stated he knows nothing about any planned action by Vanderbilt and Butler has not commented. Also mentions Mussolini remarks and a brief Valentine advertisement.
An old advertisement promotes ACIDINE as a universal digestive aid. It asserts it neutralizes acidity, soothes irritated stomach, and eases heartburn and related symptoms. The copy stresses long-lasting relief, urges readers to buy from their druggist today, and guarantees results or a money-back refund.
An operation occurred and a mother’s blood transfusion was rejected by doctors as unlikely to save a man. Neighbors and relatives, including J. Xies of Hammond Avenue, were involved in a dispute over blame for the incident. Wilson’s theory cites misperceived location and mistaken alarms as factors in the events surrounding the man’s condition.
OMATA February 13 reports the death of Wil lin I. Agar president of Creieiten university at St Oxlavy's hospital in Worheser Minnesota. He was widely known in Catholic circles as an educator and sociologist. Important messages for avers member of the faith are listed conveniently in Classification 13, Light Class 1.
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