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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1931
Page
1
A fragment from an old column mixes Sir Oliver Lodge's 80th birthday with notes on railway finance and future tech. It discusses Interstate Commerce Commission rate hikes, railroads' need for funds, and imagined experiments like coast-to-coast light-due aluminum cars. The piece cites Lodge’s views and hints at global science and church politics in brief anecdotes.
A June 12 report details explosives found near the 901 Hempstead Road plant, tied to a recent spate of bombings after the Roberts home was damaged. Police note the fuse failure prevented further damage. threats against Mrs. Roberts were received by phone days earlier. A May 12 plant blast and May 22 substation explosion are linked in the ongoing case.
Berlin report states Chancellor Hewton Truening returned from President Von Windenburg to lead Sleaker opposition against any push to convoke a special session or to modify with his cabinet.
NATGARY Alberta June 18 A detachment of 60 men of the Stratheena Forse left Calgars for Fanionton last night to guard against disturbances expected from unemployed workers in the Alberta capital.
Forecast shows partly cloudy conditions with scattered showers possible Saturday night and Sunday. Temperatures expected to be mild with light winds. In West York region rain chances increase late Sunday night into Monday. Local variations may occur across counties.
Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon at San Vernauiu for Tom Loustauiay 86 of 210 West Johnenm street a San Antonio pioneer known for the Flite hotel and cafe and later the Southern hotel. He died after being dragged from the San Antonio river Friday morning and was treated by five men with a respirator before passing at Santa Rosa infirmary. He is survived by son Julian of San Antonio and a sister in France.
The United States navy salvage vessel Plgtun could not begin lifting the sunken British submarine Posci lo off Werilaiwei due to need for further preparation and favorable weather. A new attempt will occur as soon as conditions permit with 18 crew dead and the vessel in twenty fathoms of water in the Yellow Sea.
In Padua on June 16 celebrations began to honor the seven hundredth anniversary of Saint Anthony of Padua. The yearlong observance follows a church state controversy that led to the pope cancelling Cardinal Michelelegni's nomination as special representative and halting the customary processions.
The article notes the USS Constitution, nicknamed Old Ironsides, opening to visitors in Boston for a week in June 1943. Sailors, historians, and the public can inspect the venerable ship as it prepares for commissioning anew, highlighting its pride in the American Navy’s early years.
In Mexico on June 13 officials reported the bodies of Emilio Cortes Rubio and Manuel Garcia Comex Motican students slain by deputy sheriffs bullets at Ardmore Oklahoma were awaited by relatives. The train carrying them was met at San Luis Potosi by government representatives and a funeral parade was planned with students and Mexican cowboys. Governor Lazaro Cardenas arranged the ceremonies with police precautions as mourners prepare to follow to the cemetery. Salvador Cortes Rubio accompanied the bodies to Ocambre junction and then Mexico City where his family resides.
In Los Angeles a custody dispute involving actor Theodore Von Isitz and Price Pegsy Von Elta was continued in Superior Court until September 3. A court investigator had recommended the mother receive the children after a recent divorce, with attorneys planning to file additional charges about the wife’s alleged belief in trial marriage.
In Washington June 13 Senator King urged worldwide remonetization of silver as a remedy for the global economic mood. The Utah Democrat argued the United States could lead efforts to restore silver to its proper station and ease the financial strains pressing the world. In Niagara Falls New York on June 13 Mrs Ella J Hoole, former president of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, said the group does not plan to form a third political party.
Washington June 12 A state department passport data show a drop for the first time in eight years as 166716 passports are expected to be issued by June 30, down from last year. May issues total 24081, far below 43227 in May last year, reflecting the annual May peak in passport processing.
Attorneys for Dee Haru Weslaco south appeal to the supreme tribunal of Temaulinas in behalf of their client held for homicide in the shooting of Miss Mina Glark in Rio Rico. Judge Jesus Rojas ordered trial. preliminary evidence sent to the tribunal. Cameron County Attorney Marvin Hall says appeal will be pursued.
In ROUBATS France a large mob of textile workers and communists abandoned their barricades after a nightlong street clash with police ended without bloodshed. Authorities prepared precautions to prevent repeats and warned force would be used if assembly resumes.
An alleged thief, connected to a car theft near Enid, Oklahoma, is being wired to authorities. Chief of Police Owen Wekday and the suspect are linked to photographs in a cotation with the stolen auto. The suspect, Trunt, is staying at the Waza hotel and believes he can identify the bandit.
WASHINGTON June 14 It is noted that Chief Two Guns Whileegif is not the face on the Buffalo nickel. Since the nickel’s design about fifteen years ago rumors claimed Two Guns inspired the portrait. James E Fr eecr to said he had never seen Two Guns and varied three finions were used to seek the design. One was Trovtell another was Two Moonn a Cheyenne chief now deceased. Frezet forgot the third name.
Chicago June 13 federal officers say they moved to dry up Al Capone's beer empire a $20 million annual enterprise. The indictment targets income from 10 breweries in operation and notes a brewery capacity of 100 barrels a day with large daily receipts. Prosecutors expect a grand jury vote within a week and see this as a striking blow in the war on racketeering. Capone faces multiple bonds and an impending income tax hearing while others in the gang face steep penalties.
In Minneapolis on June 13 the head of a New York City family told a national Urban League conference that communism is gaining footholds in the United States amid unemployment. He cited concern over political influence among Negro communities and urged vigilance against radical agitation.
Paul Doumer, aged the oldest ever elected to the post, succeeded Gustav Doumergue as president of the third French Republic this afternoon in the palace.
A stagnant warm air pattern brings unsettled conditions for San Antonio and much of the state this weekend with scatter thunderclouds possible in the south. Temperatures stay slightly above normal, with 72 as the Saturday night low and a warm Sunday. No rain expected locally, but thunderheads may form in quiet air.
Teresa Austin, Tone 12, W9 mix at le Minter and UT graduate, will leave Monday for the Belgian Congo to assist stenars work for three years in a Presbyterian church hospital. Miss Minter also graduates Johns Hopkins nursing school.
Lillian Nagel 12 of 325 Mount Vernon court died at Nix hospital after being shot at home. Robert Compton Jr 24 of Denizen was sought in connection with the shooting as investigators revealed notes written by Compton found at 225 Lexington street. Sheriff Hausser broadcast Compton's description to border towns as authorities widened the search toward Mexico.
Complete information on month to month and yearly rental properties listed in the rental column. Properties include furnished and unfurnished rooms and apartments at multiple addresses, with weekly and monthly rates shown. The listing references Mary Lou and local rental agents for further details.
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