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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1931
Page
1
Unclear remnants mention malaria, radio battles over poison and folly, and references to Arthur Brisbane and Hing Features. Readers are reminded of ongoing public debates and health concerns framed by media voices of the era.
A 1930s style roundup notes hopes for 1931 amid market shifts copper to oil. It cites scientists in Cleveland on new remedies, comet fears, and dengue of antiseptics, plus alleged Russian church actions and a forecast on advertising during economic depression.
The local weather bureau announces a cloudy and warmer forecast for Friday with a minimum around 48 degrees in San Antonio and vicinity. NE winds are expected, with higher temps over the weekend and a cooling trend later in the section.
The article reports a proposed federal appropriation of 300.736 million dollars for road and public works improvements. Secretary of Agriculture Mydde notified President Newvar in a detailed report outlining the calendar year plan and allocation.
Firms seek workers in quick ads noting pay from 35 to 80 units with duties listed in classification. Downtown efficiency department advertises positions with Brigidaire and refinery work, 40 to 60 monthly, seeking bookkeepers and related roles. Other notices appear in the page.
Sheriff Mort Mausser appoints a complete new department staff including deputy sheriffs Tan White and Raymond Griffith, chief clerk Tiscamp, jail guards Ed Wahl and others, and appoints Adam Leggit as cook. Returning office-holders sworn in by county officials. Continued on Page 5, Col 10.
In Vicksburg Mississippi on January 4 a 19 year old black man charged with murdering William Davis plantation bookkeeper was captured after a chase. Officers moved with a mob pursuing the suspect toward Jackson, following the arrest scene at Talkulah.
Adolphus Busch Orthwein, 13, grandson of August A Busch, was abducted from his Hyntleigh village home as the family chauffeur drove toward Grant's Farm. Police offered no progress updates as the search spread. The incident occurred around 7 40 PM with the car last seen near Lindbergh Boulevard.
Reports from Chicago New York London and Cardiff describe New Year celebrations continuing despite record cold and fog. Crowds filled streets hotels and clubs as residents welcomed 1931 with music and gaiety.
Large crowds filled Albright eateries and downtown shops as San Antonians welcomed the new year with fireworks, music, and revelry. Traffic surged, police reported 186 arrests with 100 for drunkenness, and celebrations continued into the early morning amid parades, fireworks, and festive gatherings.
Four hundred entries failed to reach Chicago officials at the University hospital New Years' day as they tested a sick headache remedy. The three month trial pays $80 a month with room and board to the winner, in a quest to find the cause and solution for the illness.
Washington March 1 President Hoover proclaimed the naval treaty in effect for the United States as a gesture for price stability through the new year. The proclamation cited the five power pact and its provisions linking the British empire, Japan, Italy, France, and the United States in a spirit of goodwill.
A weather minded professor, Maclid Dankeenya, predicts two earthquakes today. The source notes he is a meteotulo nist who marks separations of refring aine-temblera, a term indicating unusual atmospheric quaking events.
Washington Navy reports 8 Marines killed and two seriously wounded in a mountainous Nicaragua engagement yesterday. Details remain sparse as headlines confirm the incident and casualties.
English aviatrix Henwon departs for a China flight from Henlow prior to a planned Air Transport visit. authorities report the trip will showcase British aviation prowess and potential commercial routes.
Pasadena marks the 42nd annual festival with citywide celebration as New Year’s Day activities begin in earnest. Officials and residents join in the event, embracing the traditional rose theme and public gatherings throughout Pasadena California.
Lee Adam Girahel a stock broker in New York was killed yesterday after falling from the nineteenth floor of the Yale Club. Police调查 indicate uncertain whether it was a fall or jump and the incident is being investigated as a death.
In Evanston Illinois a year old boy reportedly drank about half a pint of liquor mistaken for maple syrup while a caregiver watched. He was hospitalized and later recovered, with authorities noting the incident as a minor drinking case.
Reports spread that Marshal was dead after a coma at Saint de Dieu hospital in Paris. Officials announced his death while confusion and mourning spread, with cabinet ministers and former premier Millera nd present as the hospital doors closed to the public.
Readable text notes a forecast with moderate temperatures around 38 to 48 degrees and cloudy to warm conditions. Indicates later nights in the west and windy periods in the valley with chances of partly cloudy skies and coastal winds.
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