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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1931
Page
1
By Arthur Brisbane. In the Mojave Desert the urge for gold fuels prospectors, many moving from cities as fortunes fade. The piece contrasts old hope with hard work, describing gear, travel, and the perilous, lifelong pursuit, noting famed mines and the broader westward lure.
A youthful criminal linked to thefts across Texas was captured Wednesday with his female companion after an attic hideout in San Antonio. Detectives led by Capt. Aubrey Dopkins recovered the suspect, who admitted little, as officers pursued charges of assault to murder and robbery by use of firearms. The boy’s alleged crimes include depots’ safe blasts in Boerne Tinvernia Whitsit and Waco, plus a daylight holdup attempt on Commerce Street. Muriel Afintec, named as his companion, is jailed in Floresville. A nationwide manhunt followed, with the pair reportedly fleeing in a large sedan.
Usheras Servios in Los Angeles reports a fragile infant named Herald Word, described as stronger and hungrier, remaining in an incubator at Good Samaritan hospital. Dr. John Vruwink cautions it will be at least a week before danger may be ruled out.
Princesa Beatrice, a four year old relative of King George, suffers a broken limb and acute illness. Queen Victoria of Spain, mother of the princess, travels from Madrid to attend the ill relative, while King George’s aunt’s condition is described as not without anxiety.
Hollywood star Jane Rath Williams, once a film executive, obtained a Reno divorce from Charles Westomy on grounds of incompatibility. The settlement ends their marriage after a high profile public stint.
Texan Herbert A. Stanley was convicted of murder for the torch slaying of Roy A. Hawthorne whose mortified body was set afire near Lake Worth in July 96. A jury fixed Stanley's punishment at 90 years.
The amateur-pro tournament opens at Willow Springs with overcast skies and soggy fairways as 18 year old Ben Forepib from Alamo Heights leads the early amateur event. Jer Dault set a strong pace while Jimmy Morgan and Jer Slood posted notable 31 strokes. Other 18 hole leaders include Fred Forsyth, Hercy Reubsne, and Ernest Rumamen of San Antonio, with entries from Austin and more. Continued coverage on page 5.
Washington Jan 28. Senator Morrison of Mississippi says a majority of the senate finance committee favors some form of cash payment on the veteran adjusted service certificates. Secretary Mellon warned that redemption would disturb the economy and unemployment, predicting a large treasury deficit and heavy costs to cash the certificates. He warned against the dislocation of markets and public credit, noting potential issues for government and security markets. The report continues on page etc.
O Angeles, Jan 28. The judge granted a divorce to Mrs Brisa Urice after a quarrel fueled by Prank Urice’s drinking and foul language. Urice claimed changes in life views and admitted whiskey influenced him, while Mrs Urice argued the marriage was at risk due to his habits and profanity.
Forecasts indicate variable conditions with strong winds east and cloudy periods. Expect moderate temperatures with rain chances in northern portions and warmer, dry pockets elsewhere, as systems move through Wednesday into Thursday.
In Washington on January 28 the Red Cross central committee adopted a resolution opposing government administration of relief funds. Chairman Payne blamed a $25,000,000 federal proposal for Red Cross failure to mobilize private contributions in time. The panel argued the cross would need urban agencies, delaying aid to drought areas, and unanimously said it cannot accept federal administration of neutral relief funds.
Universal Service Los Angeles Jan 24. Mrs Albert A O Bryan testified in court that eight years ago her husband promised dinner that night but never arrived. Judge B T Bishop granted her a divorce after she said she had not heard from him since.
The forecast notes rainfall above normal for the month with continued showers through the next 24 hours. Totals through Tuesday night reached about 4.92 inches for the month, with San Antonio reporting the heaviest rain in the state. temperatures will rise slowly from a 60 to 62 degree minimum by Thursday morning amid persistent clouds.
Dr S N Goodcot was reappointed by the Bexar County Commissioners Court as head of the health department for two years. Four new assistants were named: T D W Dougina Targen Vitae O Tucker and D T. Christian. The court also appointed about 25 other personnel at the county house including janitors and elevator operators, with seven of them reappointed.
New York dispatch reports Roxy Flosikne, manager of the theater bearing his nickname, resigns to embark on a two month U S tour with Ernestine Schursaes Think and others. Income from the resignation becomes effective upon his contract’s end March 29. Directors announced the move yesterday. Architect visitor Lt R Timlin of St Taurs inspects the new Gell Telephone building in San Antonio.
Ossining January text reports a thief inside Sing Sing prison between events last Saturday and January 28. The intruder, linked to Nichols Schatzel, confidential secretary to Warden Lawes, is accused of stealing money from convict welfare funds. Convicts faced searches and questioning, with protests over the process and its perceived impact on their morale.
The Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin reversed and remanded a seven gene sea tones verdict after ruling inadmissible testimony. Aobrecht was indicted with Tron Alephens and others for the September ambush murder of Captain Stevens. Lynn Stephens was not arrested. Mrs. Allen Harbaugh was acquitted. The court noted a voluntary statement by Aobrecht about being with Stephens and fleeing, and found that certain testimony admitted over objection linked Stephens to the group and the shooting, suggesting possible jury inference of conspiracy.
A garbled Want Ads notice advertises after school work and tiny jobs, a five room cottage on Avant 19 The Highlands for sale, plus apartment rentals and various items for sale. It directs readers to classifications for details and features electric appliances and a bankruptcy sale at 257 MC.
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