14 Jan 1931
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1931
Page
1
A fragmentary account describes Samuel Toots and Bullardg surveying a skyline dominated by the Palmolive building and Wrigley’s tower. Notes cloud searchlights, lifelike commerce, and vast production while warning of war gas and political shifts affecting power, economy, and public policy.
Fort Riley case notes Major Charles A. Shepard convicted of poisoning his wife. A $30,000 bond offered by Charles Gufiller of Kansas was rejected. bond secured by property valued at $68,000. Proceedings include motions in Topeka for a new trial and to suspend sentence. if denied, life imprisonment follows.
Annapolis dispatch reports Governor Adere O. Ritehle attacking national prohibition and federal centralization. He argues for local self-help and governance, noting his fourth consecutive term and urging return to broader self-reliance.
The executive committee of the American Turkish Federation will take no action on the prohibition question before the midwinter meeting in Houston today. An official announcement from the committee stated plans for a spring meeting in Warrington next.
General Pershing described critical deficits in U S military stores at a May 10 conference led by Secretary Baker. He cited rifles, machine guns, field guns, and ammunition shortages, plus lack of trained personnel and aircraft capability, detailing plans to adapt the Springfield rifle for infantry use and noting reliance on British supplied arms.
CHICAGO, No. 14. Her dog owner De Gurnett Van Zandt is said to have bequeathed a fortune valued between 36000 and 100000 to Marie Alcheeler if she cared for the dog. Attorney Harold Heitz disclosed the will and the pet’s unusual provisions. The late owner reportedly took his own life, and the dog is described as sharing meals at the table with his master. The case hinges on the testament’s terms and the dog’s care arrangements.
Aryan Kmzer, 22, alleged operator of a liquor ring, was arrested after a raid at 3218 Saunders Avenue. He posted bond of 500 dollars after arraignment before Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart. Prohibition agents report two major raids recently shut down two illegal liquor operations and seized bottles and related equipment from multiple sites.
In Washington January 14 the Senate Foreign Relations Committee was urged by Senator Walsh to postpone voting on the league court until next December. The remarks followed discussion of post paying considerations and referenced Moulann as part of the remarks.
American Telephone and Telegraph earned about 10.40 dollars per share in 1980, announced by president Walter S. Gifford in a statement issued with dividend checks to stockholders.
A. Toffler of the Southern Pacific announced that December saw a material rise in St Louis to San Antonio package car tonnage with 27 cars received during the month.
Weather forecast brief notes show fair week with increasing cloudiness and some rain possible. Northeast winds, coastal areas, warmer in the west. temperatures around 32 degrees and notable variability across regions.
In a partisan call to halt federal power commission funding, the author accuses Chairman Smith and Commissioners Garland and Draper of aligning with the power trust after the dismissal of King and Russell. The piece urges purging the trio, denounces the commission as corrupt and unfit, and warns Hoover against appointing a trustworthy body.
Texas endures a sharp cold snap with many areas dropping to near freezing. Dallas and San Antonio report 30s and 20s as wind chills bite, while Amarillo and Fort Worth see sub 25 degree readings. The Weather Bureau warns of continued subfreezing temps into midweek with rising temps possible Thursday.
Classified want ads note a six room brick home in Oklahoma City traded for a five room home in San Antonio. Separate listing offers a room with private bath on Pike Street for rent at three dollars weekly. Also a secondhand Jersey cow for sale and trade inquiries for stock.
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