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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1931
Page
3
Maury Maverick, newly installed tax collector, told appointees to run the office like a well regulated business and avoid political influence. He urged integrity, said he would not seek office again, and warned against accepting gifts or favors from department staff.
Reports from Panama City describe a violent revolt that overthrew the presidential government. Casualties were feared with early word of 10 killed and about 20 wounded. The plaza near the palace was bloodied, telegraph lines down, and censorship ordered on new dispatches. Juan Antonio Guivada was named head of national palace security amid the upheaval. The U.S. minister Tay Davie stayed in contact with diplomats as the city tried to maintain order.
Two decisive defeats were recorded as the rebel movement facing northern Burma suffered a setback. The clashes this week broke the back of the rebels who had harassed the region for a week, signaling a turning point against insurgent activity.
Elain Meklrath, 14, allegedly let an elder sister persuade her to attend a party. After returning she locked herself in a bathroom and drank poison. She was found in hospital where her condition is unknown.
London report states that comedian Chevalier earned nearly 100000 during a London engagement. He arrived amid a lively week with box office takings around 8205 and a strong 70 percent share, marking a high in London appearances.
Jan 2 Chicago reports authorities warn of headaches blamed on New Year celebrations. An odd classified ad offered $40 monthly and board for an unemployed man needing migraine relief, with the twist that the applicant must be suffering from genuine migraines.
The article describes Herman Hamlin's three bills to strengthen enforcement of the nation’s dry laws. One bill would assign the army and navy to suppress bootlegging and foreign liquor smuggling, another would empower the president to compel diplomats and officials to obey the ban, and the third would impeach any federal officer who profits from or aids intoxicants. Hamlin argues oath-bound officials cannot uphold prohibitions without full federal support and urges Congress to provide necessary resources to enforce the laws.
Paris report states Marshal Joffre remains unconscious in a coma at Sr Jean de Dieu hospital. Doctors note serum injections may stabilize him, but prognosis remains poor and the final coma could occur within hours.
Fr O Gallaghay denounces further delays in the case involving Major Gonzales a. opard accused of wrongdoing against his wife last fall. He claims Major Shepard and others manipulated the truth to justify heavy imprisonment and vows not to be swayed by critics. He recalls meeting years ago at the Vinewnt’s Home for the Aged and asserts the matter rests on solid evidence already in war-time records.
An article reports Tom Hart's involvement in an auto crash with unclear details. It mentions associates and affiliations, lists survivors, and notes funeral services on Saturday at a residence on West Pemiel Place. The text contains many garbled names and places, but preserves the core event and imminent services.
The report notes a deficiency in Texas treasury operations with ongoing financial strain. State Treasurer Wateler reports the balance at close of business Wednesday at about 2,070,738 dollars while preparing for a retrial related to an application for a new trial in the relevant case.
Vexagk January 2. Joline J Nowan a longtime Black resident aged about 85 dies in Luling born in Alabama. Brought to Texas at age five as a enslaved person of William New. Survived by daughter Emma Rove and four children total. nine of her children predeceased. Buried in Dickson cemetery near her home.
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