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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1931
Page
1
The article describes a grand plan led by Mexican authorities to develop Yaqui and surrounding lands in Sonora. It details irrigation from the Tagol river, storage for 100,000 acres watered, and extensive cultivation including rice, wheat, and corn. It notes American and European involvement, massive freight, and labor by workers, with irrigation delays and costly governmental funding.
Mrs Giesler testified in a district court hearing seeking a writ of injunction to restrain Cewee and Stns from contacting each other amid a $100,000 alienation of affections suit involving her estranged husband and two other women. The testimony recounted a Halloween party romance that fractured the Giesler marriage and led to threats and litigation.
Shilin Cone Fletcher late elder in the San Antonio district of the Methodist Episcopal Church South died at his home at age 72. He formerly served as pastor of the Third Heights Methodist church and was a former prelate of the Knightly Temple of Wesne. Funeral services will be held at Lane Fleights Methodist church as a pen, then burial in Little Rock, Ark.
The San Antonio Light will be in its new home on Monday February 23 with all business conducted from the new Broadway and Fifth streets offices. Moving operations have been announced with no curtailment of editions. The telephone Crockett 4240 and the Classified number Crock ete 2400 remain unchanged.
Lima February 21 Lima reports the revolutionary government crushed a brief uprising in Lima and Callao. About 200 rebels were killed and several leaders including Gen. Pablo Martinez Col. Zorilla Jujuy and Capt. Arends arrested. Colonel Sanchez warned of severe penalties.
Prosecutors in a Pacific coast town announce a prompt murder case indictment naming Charles A. Simpson and Alan Killer as principal suspects in the death of 65 year old Mrs. Albina Voorhuis. The speedy proceedings cite gathered evidence and a signed jury verdict.
Mrs Selem Grayce Appell widow of theater chain founder Nathan Appell and former actress writer was found dead at her San Diego home yesterday. The report notes she was discovered near her bedroom door on February 21 with no immediate cause given.
Cloudy Saturday night and Sunday with light to moderate northerly winds. Temperature around 62 degrees Sunday, mild in the north and cooler in the extreme northern and western regions. Clouds may bring warmer conditions in the north and colder in the extreme rambweat areas on Saturday and Sunday.
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Notable crowds expected as Chicago Civic Opera holds two final performances with all seats filled after opening night. Officials estimate sponsorship costs reach thousands, while ticket sales for Friday show strong demand despite some shortages.
Wire service style summary notes Frank Buck Vey report for the Prohibition Bureau finding Northern Texas generally satisfactory with strong support for prohibition, but oil regions show liquor available and enforcement weak. Mentions Mexican liquor, Galveston authorities, and widespread disregard of liquor and related vices. Wickersham commission material reviewed in Congress with Woodcock urging a business option as a liquor solution. Morehead urged modification of Sweden policy. continuation on Page 2.
Washington reports a drop in U S food prices for the month ending January with a 4 0 per cent decrease from the same period last year The Labor Department announced that wholesale prices for 550 commodities including food fell from December to January and averaged an index around 97.
Unsettled conditions Saturday give way to Sunday partly cloudy skies. Weekend outlook from J Tarhoe of the weather bureau notes cooler temperatures with lows around 52 and 58 degrees Saturday night and Sunday morning, winds shifting to the northwest as a cool spell moves in.
Cardinal Maffi, a leading church scholar once linked with papal considerations, is gravely ill in Pisa. The brief dispatch notes his high standing and current health crisis, with limited further context due to fragmented source text.
PIEESBURG Kansas February 21 Blinee S Dorris was in the county jail at Girard today charged with punishing his eight year old son Jackie by holding him against a hot stove causing burns physicians said might prove fatal.
London February 21 Lieutenant General Alexander W F Baird brother of Lord Stonehaven former governor general of Australia was killed instantly in a bicycle collision today.
In MAINGTON on February 21 a death is portrayed as aiding Democrats in Congress as Republicans have held power longer. Renowned congressional observer Dr. Arthur Mace Donal of Washington notes Democrats have the best chance to organize the next session.
Molice threats to close up and move out owners of gaming and vice venues on the West Side led to 16 women being freed and several establishments shut down. Police headed by Sergeant Frank Vogler raided sites on Matamoras Conejo and Montaner streets resulting in notices served demanding closure or jail. The West Side Improvement League had urged Fire and Police Commissioner Wright to clear the area, ending in arrests and ongoing closures.
In New York on February 21 a gang battle on the East Side resulted in Albert Wagner’s death and two others wounded inside a building at 39th Street. The attackers included two Brooklyn youths and men connected to a Turkish business rival. Also noted is a report from King Bahmarrest about King Carol’s cold turning into bronchitis.
Classified notices describe auto sales on Pearl district lot and a front bedroom with private entrance for rent on Klaira Street Bee Clans. Also seeks a capable typist and office worker with experience. Special offering for 480 dollars in 2 installments. Details to be featured in the neighbor section.
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