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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1931
Page
7
Albert W. Begham, a traneier, is to be arraigned next week on eight grand jury indictments. He allegedly used investments from neighbors to pay “usual” interest on loans and faces charges of elevating a confidence game and obtaining money under false pretenses.
An advertisement extols Castoria as a safe herbal remedy for babies and restless children. It promises quick relief from colic, diarrhea, and fretfulness, claiming it soothes infants back to sleep and can be used until adulthood. It urges mothers to keep Castoria on hand and administer at the first signs of distress.
Portland February testimony by special police officer Mr Hacon stated that bank robberies were proposed by Portland Communist faction to fund their activities. Evidence showed he joined the Communist party last year to obtain information about it.
Washington February 20 Experts from the House Interstate Commerce Committee urged Congress to extend regulation of railroads beyond current bounds and consider retroactive legislation to scrutinize past operations and perhaps unwind entrenched holdings. The report notes that vast holding companies have concentrated voting stock, with major rail lines dominated by banking interests and old magnates replaced by far flung interests.
The death of M3. William Dowell Oldham, national recording secretary for the War Mothers, was announced in a letter to Mrs. Vinlet Tusies. Oldham, a veteran of national activity since 1927, was a longtime figure in the organization and known to members across the chapter network.
Reported radio flash from Admiral Chase says American navy forces off Yanmar are in annual maneuvers and war games. The message hints at a potential major engagement but remains non-specific as crews prepare.
Spanish forces captured a monarchist union area, catching republicans and radicals off guard as they prepared to renew active opposition to the throne. Premier Admiral Juana Agnar y Calviuas led the stealth operation in ADILID.
Marie Eugene Tele Grazie, a renowned Austrian writer and artist, has died at a late age. Her prolific career spanned novels plays and translations. many works have been translated into several languages, securing her lasting literary fame.
An aviator from England crashes in Jona as his aircraft comes down after a failed takeoff. The undercarriage collapsed on impact, ending the flight abruptly.
A soldier was sentenced for murdering his wife last September one. The case details indicate fatal shooting in a domestic dispute and a conviction followed by a term. The article relies on trial records and local reporting.
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