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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1931
Page
1
In a Los Angeles dateline dated February, a chaotic oil era discussion centers on price volatility, potential embargoes, and the Sherman act. It highlights President Hoover, Mellon, and Congress debates and notes Billy Sunday opposing reform while praising Mrs. Greenway for wartime veteran aid and a theater ticket gift.
Readable forecast notes light rain and cooler temperatures Friday into Saturday. Highs around 62 degrees Friday with easing winds. Clear to partly cloudy nights and patchy fog possible in northern regions. Rain chances return Sunday into Monday with cooler temperatures overall. Weather on Page 2.
The city council debates a controversial painting believed to honor former mayor W. L. A. The unknown sitter's identity prompts claims and denials from relatives and critics. Photographs are shown to prove the figure, with local residents weighing who the portrait truly represents.
The article notes Albert Einstein will depart Pasadena for Berlin with fellow scientists bidding him farewell at 9 am. The piece references ongoing ratings and remarks about his move amid California discussions.
Pasadena report describes a quirky event where a professor encounters a crowd on campus as a woman unexpectedly reveals a clock hook hidden under a Linstein muse. The scene blends curiosity and humor in a transient public moment on March 27.
Weather officials expect continued showers in the San Antonio area into Friday night with a dry spell possible by Sunday. Trains ran generally light across South Texas while the Friday morning rain began around 4 30 a m and totaled about one half inch. Temperatures to hold near 50s to mid 60s through the next 24 hours with a low of around 40 Friday night.
Queen Mary breaks rule on presents in February R a wedding regents. Valuables brides in the court receive from the queen a jewelry set with the royal cipher. But to Imogene Grenfell who married Viscount Gage she gave a dressing case.
A Texas house judiciary committee reported favorably a bill to Representative Lockhart to restrict the state supreme court. It would eliminate a provision giving the supreme court jurisdiction in all errors of substantive law by the court of civil appeals.
TOKIO February 27 JP An interesting event of paramount concern to the 10,000,000 subjects of the emperor of Japan is expected within a few days as the birth of an infant who may become sovereign of the empire should occur about March 10.
In New Bravn, Feb 27, Brofossen Olio Bite, a self styled doctor from Adonl, faces charges tied to a “magic healing” scheme after a body was found in an auto at San Mare. Police say the man, Max Keil of Taylor, came here seeking treatment for disorder. The case, filed by Capuary Marshal Walter Ax Scholl, stems from an investigation that began when the body’s discovery occurred.
Kansas City reports a courtroom clash during the Myrtle A. Tronnate trial over the death of John G. Bennett, with testimony from Charles Tolman and others repeatedly interrupted by defense and prosecution, as details of a bridge quarrel and Bennett’s actions surface.
Due to unavoidable circumstances deliveries of The Light's new home edition yesterday were delayed. Those who failed to receive a copy or whose paper was damaged by rain may obtain another copy by phoning the circulation department. A paper will be sent to your residence without extra charge.
The Chicago Grand Opera Company will bring an opera presentation to San Antonio again next year after 16 of 110 guarantors met Friday at the Chamber of Commerce. W. G. Miggins of the Lyric League will head a committee to plan financing for next year and possibly beyond. Officers of the Lyric League were re-elected, including Miggins as president, with Fr. Kifer, John Cunningham as vice presidents, and John Savage as secretary-treasurer.
Washington February conference heard Thomas Das Thueher solicitor general urge strengthening bank bankruptcy laws to protect creditors. He warned banks have faced losses rising yearly and the nation’s bank failures now top 1,004,041,000 dollars.
CTORAD CLYMAN in Talisco Mexico reports six people killed in a clash between police and a group attempting to ambush medical workers amid political strife. Local details are unclear due to fragmented text from the teletyped dispatch.
February 27 report that the House Republican caucus agreed to keep current officers as they move toward Speaker Longworth’s re election bid. The session focused on officer appointments and the path to continued leadership.
Al Capone was convicted today and awaits a federal judge’s decision on whether he will serve six months in jail. He appeared irritated by police attention as he was escorted to the federal building.
Taswent of bana on adjusted veterans certificates will move here after a mercy fund payment received from the central office in Washington. L. Chapman, region manager of the veterans bureau, says the machinery is being set up to pay the loans within a week once facts are delivered to Misikin officers. Chapman notes funds for ex-terms first, with loans to be issued under new legislation as needed, and mentions that notes may not require certain identifications if family certificates are pledged.
In Chicago on February 27 07 a barber Joxeah Batel faced a court over disruptive sleeping in a bakery shop. Magistrate Harry NI Porter noted the issue of sleep noises disturbing the baker Ward Albright and the shop’s routine duties. The case reveals a ban on sleeping in barter shops and the awkward attempt to calm the situation with a light penalty.
Washington debate on President Hoo rs veto of the veterans Town Bill as lawmakers from Faudenberg to Hastings clash over funding and tax implications. Opponents urged overriding the veto while supporters praised cash provisions and veteran protections amid warnings of broader economic impact. (Continued on Page 18, Col. 2)
Fragmented ad copy lists items for sale and rentals including pine 2x4 lengths and garters on Hunt Avenue in Lakeview. Mentions hardwood floors and a bungalow, monthly rents, and unspecified opportunities. Source text is garbled with many misspellings and broken phrases.
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