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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1931
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane comments on European industrial rivalry and Russian match shipments, contrasting U.S. bids. A psychiatric view suggests Lincoln suffered a mental malady. A New York unemployed protest procession forms on Lafayette Street as Catholic tensions rise in Europe.
Fragmented dispatches report Nautilus starting polar voyage while Italian authorities arrest Catholic lay leaders on political warrants. Vatican and Pope denounce Italian actions as violations of church rights amid dissolution of Catholic youth clubs in Italy. News mentions exile risks, government communiques, and reactions from Rome.
Hearst urged a 8,000,000,000 loan to fund government employment, arguing rapid public works would raise prosperity and wages. He favored ending prohibition for tax revenue and called for large federal spending to quickly put labor to work, boosting demand and production.
Reports from several facilities show continued quadial improvement in employment and output. The update, presented to the president's finetgenty employment committee, notes steady gains across multiple sectors and regions.
Fragmentary weather notes describe winds and temperatures with many garbled terms. Mentions alluding to Los Angeles and Philadelphia in a partial context, but most specifics are unreadable.
Members of the S A Bar will select two judges for the district courts. Several candidates appeared at a district meeting, with Judge W. Andheiss named as a longtime special judge and the sole listed candidate.
Grain market at Minneapolis shows wheat prices slipping as buyers stay inactive. June and spot month offerings shrink, signaling weaker demand and a pullback by farm board agents from the market amid a broad price drop.
In New York Nancy Carroll files for divorce from her husband amid a swirl of allegations and public attention. A separate item notes Bob Nanes pursuing some form of formal action, with unclear details but signaling legal moves.
Testimony recounted a May Sherman courthouse riot connected to the McCasland murder trial. Witnesses described gasoline explosions, a crowd threatening black defendants, and a white mob attempt to lynch. State witnesses faced limits while defense appeals were denied as turmoil erupted outside court.
The Laredo city council voted to have Spermius A. J. Well conduct a complete survey of fines and ofbte equipment owned by Shegna company and ordered an audit of the company records. The panel seeks to reduce gas rates and report findings.
The report notes a man aged 146 who allegedly rode a city rail line seeking rides to astral destinations. He was placed in jail after the incident, details scarce.
Weather forecast from J H Jarboe predicts showers for Claudy with a cold front moving over San Antonio tonight. Temperatures rising into the 60s and 70s are expected, with highs near 68 Westend and a low around 36. Reported highs in nearby towns reached 102 degrees.
Fragmented OCR reports Hurley and Fechet Wing by Tos on a mission with secretaries Murley and Tarley. They departed Fort Worth at 10 30 a m for destinations including Doklfield Fort Sam Moyston and Ban Allenin while other details describe a firing scene and visits to civic leaders and chambers of commerce amid unclear times and places.
Mayor and commissioners will attend the hearing Tuesday in Corpus Christi on a damage suit brought by Mee Keuale Construction Company seeking 300,630.48 dollars. Paul Steffter and Jacob Rubioni travel to the city. TL Cable Tr and other attorneys prepare for the appearance.
Wheat futures eased to fresh seasonal lows as government reports and drought worries weighed on prices. July Chicago wheat quoted around 52 1/2 cents, with September and December futures also down, while Canada’s crop prospects and stabilization moves added selling pressure.
DO-X attempts to rise from the sea off Cape Verde in a two hour airlift effort. The German airship sought to resume its postponed journey to South America, with the crew trying to take to the air at dawn time.
Finland plans a national vote on the prohibition question as the government prepares to seek approval. The issue centers on a dry law and potential reforms to alcohol policy amid ongoing political debate.
Thembmaring Nautilus, a North Atlantic cruiser, heads toward Spitzbergen Norway on a 48 hour route change. Final formalities will occur at Provincetown while escort by the Coast Guard remains. Onboard are Wilkins, Sloan Dallenhower, and J. S. Allen directing navigation as the crew bids farewell to a husband.
Sir Hubert Wilkins and a crew including Captain Sloan Danenhower prepare the submarine Nautilus for a Arctic voyage from Provincetown to Bergen. The ship is to cross the Atlantic in 15 to 20 days, carrying ten thousand gallons of fuel and 1890 gallons of lubricating oil.
Want ads show tires for sale with a $100 price and a reward notice for a lost dog marked Hoots. Also offered are a 4 acre tract with a modern five room house for $3 down, a four room apartment for $35, and high grade women’s garments for sale. See various classifications for details.
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