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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1931

Page

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Across America and the Nation in Tilted Headlines

A garbled front of 1930s era views discusses soldiers cash and pensions, Mellon, and imagined prosperity, pairing Kiplingish meditations with political jibes. The piece cites Albuquerque Journal, Chicago headlines, and a parade with a Mayor Thompson horse image while critiquing old age pensions and production, urging self-reliance and better distribution.

Napoleon Major Thompson Chicago Albuquerque Journal Tucumcari Arch Hucley Thompson

Bonds Forfeited In Capital Offense Cases In Bexar County

In Ninety fourth District Court bonds on ten capital offenses were forfeited this week. Judge W W McCrory ordered one set of eight murder cases and two statutory assault on females to stand, with others missing or misplaced. Officials say failure to surrender defendants costs the state thousands annually, as records are rarely up to date. District Attorney Walter Tynan directed assistants to pursue bond forfeitures, seeking payment from bondmen.

Fondsmen Bexar County State of Texas Eighe Ninety-fourth District Court W. W. McCrory Walter ‘Tynan Trandie Laslor James Young. Sr Lavaar Theo Simming W. HM. Anderson

Weather Forecast San Antonio and nearby areas

San Antonio area weather outlook with Friday night temperatures near 20s and Saturday around mid 60s. Expect variable winds and cloud cover in northern portions with possible showers in southern parts. Offshore outlook mentions warming trend into the weekend with cooler nights and unsettled conditions.

San Antonio Sleintiss Texas Felder_ alett

Senate passes bill creating district court in Lexar county

The Senate approved a bill to establish the One Hundred and Eighteenth District Court of Lexar county, WV, with A Williamson of The measure sent to the House. Berar county would gain five district courts and the new court would handle domestic relations cases. an Anderson bill to San Antonio was introduced in the House.

Austin Senate Lexar County Senatec A. Williamson House Berar County Eimier Anderson San Antonio

1200 to Get Back Jobs in Pine Mills

In Silsbee Texas area twelve hundred unemployed men will regain work Monday as three Pine mills of the Kirby Lumber Company resume operations. John Henry Kirby, head of the company, announced the restart and pledged stable employment.

Pine Mills Houston Kirby Lumber Company Silsbee Texas John Henry Kirby Toung

Parade Demands Work In Tulsa Downtown

In Tulsa Oklahoma on January 30 a parade of about 100 unemployed men staged through downtown carrying signs reading We Want Work. The somber event reflected local job scarcity and kept narration brief.

Tulsa Okla Weciien

Prospect of Sux Saturday Forecast by Weather Bureau

Partial sun expected Saturday with loudy weather in the next 24 hours. Temperatures will run high as clouds break. minimum Friday night near 52 degrees, 3 below the forecasted value. Rain this week totals 2.08 inches, monthly 6.06 inches. rain to stop Friday morning per Jarboo.

J. He Jaker Weather Bureau Jorbor Jarboo

Harvard Dismisses Rady Fruit Donor

Boston Post reports Harvard University dismissed James Angler of New Harm, son of Professor Roswell Parker Angler of Yale, after a series of escalades culminating in a Thursday night incident at the Metropolitan theater where grapefruit were buried near Rudy Vallee.

Boston Boston Post Jameat 8 Angler New Harm Conny

Secretary Wilbur Backs Domestic Production Curb

Secretary Wilbur endorsed in a Senate Commerce Committee letter a curb on domestic production portions. The note, sent to the committee, urges restricting domestic output to align with policy goals.

Wilbur Satgigeee D.G Wilbur Senate Commerce Committee

Wife of Divine Healer Accuses Patient in Suit

In Los Angeles 36 year old Tan Trasmond testifies that wife of a faith healer spied through a keyhole mistaking treatments intended for Muriel Bernundez as medical care. He claims the couple’s ward Phillips spoke of abuse while Bermud ez, a film audio worker, sues for ten thousand dollars in alienation of affection damages.

Los Angeles Tan Trasmond Ward Phillips Muriel Bernundez Clare Doreen [Phillips Alex Bermundez London Abe Mies Bermandezin

Cooper Breaks Par to Lead Texas Open Nine Holes In

Chicago's Harry Cooper shot a sparkling 34 two under par to lead the Texas Open entrants at Brackenridge Park after nine holes. Denis Shute, Jack Speer, and Orton Smith trailed in a top trio chase as the crowded gallery watched the early action.

Harry Cooper Chicago Howard Gulden Dallas Beli Brackenridge Park Denis Shute Jack Speer San Antonio Worf Orton Smith Newarck City Brio Ag Shute Smith Speer Jimmy Vincent Hollywood Harry Brown Menico City Gene West Dales E. Osburn Paris Seamey Hern Pittsburgh Emmett Kilian el Paro Withess Sen Antonha Jimmy Morgan Jimmy Morgan. ‘Sen ‘Antoni Clarence Hubby Waco Clarenca Clarke Sorey Course Cypetamare

Butler court martial plans pressed in Washington

Washington dispatch reports President Hoover backing for Major General Smedley Butler's court martial over alleged un diplomatic remarks about Mussolini. The case, ordered by President Hoover, prompts cabinet debate on Butler's discipline while Marine corps officials prepare a court martial roster of 5 to 13 members led by Rear Admiral John T. Walligan.

Washington Dan Jwhn W. Davis New York Gert. Suredley VL. Butler D. C Jon INS Hooree Himect Gee Smedler D. Butler United States Marine Corps Mussolini Reliake Stimson Stembers Navy Adams Jhis Adam Rimphy Army Nome Buller Butler Gono Washington, D. C Smedley D. Butler Wartini Nove Department Unser Shelifire Maj Henry Leonard Leonard Sary Department Marine and Naval John T. Twalligan Teoneo Pare Col

Man Freed After Call On Girl Leads Jail Time

KALRIGH North Carolina January 30. In jail for calling on a girl against her father s wishes Felix Weight has been freed by Governor Gardner after seven years confinement. The case involved a plea by the girl s father who claimed weight wrote threats and letters. Weight faced charges of trespass and burglary from prior incidents and was freed following gubernatorial intervention.

Kalrigh N. C Felix Weight Gardner

Harold Lloyd Jr Loses Weight in First Six Days

The infant son of film comedian Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis Lloyd weighed yesterday for the first time in six days, dropping 2 pounds 14 ounces. Doctors said the premature baby had lost weight since birth but the loss is common among incubator babies and the child is not yet out of danger.

Angeles Dan VPI Harold Cloyd Ie Ling Mildred Davis Lloyd Tristhcinus

House Building Shows Revival in New York

New York January 30 reports residential building moving from doldrums with Standard Statistics finding strength in single and two family homes and subdivision developments after a long period of weakness.

New York Standard Statistics Company

Board undecided on wheat problem in Springfield

In Springfield on January 20 the federal Farm Board led by Alexander Seegar has not yet decided whether to attempt to stabilize prices for the wheat crop as it did with the corn yield yesterday.

Suringfield Jil Federal Farm Board Ghatrinan Alezander Segee Xold

Travel in secret by Aimee and Roberta Semple

Joseph Ford attorney for Aimes Semple McPherson reports the evangelist and her daughter Roberta Semple are traveling incognito on a steamer somewhere in the Pacific.

Aimee Roberta Los Angeles Joseph Ford Aimes Semple McPherson Evangunrat Roberta Semple Pacific

Governor Thors backs repeal of Tarrant civil service law

Governor Thors supports repealing the Tarrant County civil service rule. The measure targets a law enacted by the previous legislature, signaling a shift in personnel administration and political alignment in Austin.

Tarrant Austin Tan Thors Grecing Todas Tarrant County

Illinois Eggs Go at 12 Cents A Dozen

In Pana Illinois wholesale poultry houses offered fresh eggs at 12 cents a dozen today as the forest market price reached a rare level in 80 years. The price reflects a notable shift in local poultry trade.

Illinois

BKO Merger Between Rudio Reith Orpheum and Pathe Studios

In Los Angeles on January 30 the film industry reports a merger between Rudio Reith Orpheum Pictures and Pathe Studios, signaling a major consolidation in acquisition and distribution. The deal aims to expand catalog access and production capability across West Coast markets.

B.K.O Pathe Los Angeles Rudio-Reith-Orpheum Pictutes and Pails Studios Yar Ane

It Was So Nice While It Lasted But What a Result

A shopper narrator reports a sudden encounter with a young woman near a tree while returning home with groceries. The assailant, identified as Useny Pelion, fled after the incident, leaving behind a wallet containing $87. The story includes a cryptic note from Mrs Pelion and an officer's involvement.

OS Angeles Jan Pelion

Senator Robinson outlines 1930s relief plan in brief

Washington January 0 The Democratic leader Senator Robinson outlines a relief program to avoid a special session. The plan requests 25 million dollars for relief plus 15 million for food loans and 20 million bushels of wheat on board a relief corps 5 million for organization of relief corporations and 2 million for medical supplies with 2.5 million reappropriated for food relief to southern states.

Washington, D. C Robinson Arkanass Senate Democrats Congress Interior Department

Texas to Observe Birthday of Lee

Texas to day was added to the list of southern states observing January 19 as the birthday of Robert E. Lee as a legal holiday Governor Rosa L. Steeling signed a bill passed by the legislature designating the day in memory of the Confederate veteran’s son and the southern leader.

Texas Lee Austin Robert F. Lee Rosa &. Steering Mene

Mexican envoy thanks Missouri governor for clemency

A telegram from the Mexican ambassador in Washington to Governor Caulfield expressed gratitude. It announced the commutation of Mexican national Sfiguel Aguelera from death to life in prison. Aguelera had been sentenced to hang in St Louis but will now serve a life term in the state prison.

Missouri Jefferson City Washington, D. C Caulfield Sfiguel Aguelera St. Lovig Tod Aguelera

Spanish speaking reps wanted to sell dresses in ads

Want ads note Spanish speaking representatives needed to sell dresses. Other items include a private room near walking distance, a 1900 Buick with standard transmission under 100 miles for $905 with terms, and miscellaneous classified items like mesquite wood lengths.

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