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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane notes misquoted politics and fear of bank crashes, while referencing Hoovers, Capone, and Hungary hangmen. The piece contrasts American economic woes with European intrigue, urging tougher protection of deposits and warnings about Russia and industrial decline. It surveys industry, wages, and the social costs of conflict and policy.
Long Beach California June 18 Several gambling ships offshore are called menaces to navigation in a telegram to President Hoover from the Long Beach Ministerial Association. The message urges federal action against the vessels cited as vendors and havens for unlawful activity.
Bandits posing as passengers robbed a night bus from Shreveport to Houston near Keithsville eleven miles from there. Four victims reported cash losses totaling about 187 dollars and the driver was pistol whipped. The four fled in a roadster, then fled the scene after detouring to a roadside station.
Unclear but calm forecast continues for the next few days with mild to warm conditions. Temperatures are expected to range from a low around 74 degrees to a high near the mid seventies, with no notable weather events anticipated.
AYRE France June 18 Three hundred and five American Rotarians arrived aboard the liner Carmania en route to the international convention at Vienna. Pall president of the Rotary club met the delegation at the pier.
Andrew W Mellon the American secretary of the Treasury conferred in London with Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald Foreign Minister Arthur Henderson and Governor Montagu Norman of the Bank of England on financial and diplomatic matters during June 18 in Condon.
Fragmentary notice lists furnished room options at Alamo area with monthly rents and board. Mentions addresses near 318 Sale Sere 521 and 191 Goliad, with references to Alamos and a Mary contact for more information.
County report shows 65 percent of homeowners to receive value reductions after county wide revaluation. Total countywide property value listed at 492,605,100 with rural land recalibrated and commercial properties variably adjusted.
A chaotic report describes Samuel Matt, attorney for Vanderbilt, denying allegations of improper attentions toward Mrs Vanderbilt. Arno Vanderbilt, protected by police after threats, and Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. weigh in as details surface about an incident on a Sunday night.
Mayor A M Chambers announced a plan to use fines collected by Corporation Court to create a unemployment relief fund. The city will divert revenue into a separate budget providing at least seven thousand dollars annually to employ up to five hundred people, paying ten days of work monthly at about seven dollars per day.
Officials pursue clues in the disappearance of Frank M. Kempf a Devine area bachelor. A bloody mesquite log rope and a woman's footprints were found near an abandoned car as divers comb Medina River bottom near Larando Road crossing. Two cars were spotted en route to San Antonio after Kempf was summoned from his home Monday.
Pyrerat Bertier, Rockaway, N Y June 18 There is a white terrier in the area drawing punishment and confronting the electric rail. The dog repeatedly attacks the rail, suffering shocks but continuing. After a third encounter the dog is knocked off but recovers and wanders away, claiming resilience against the invisible danger.
Rio de Janeiro June 18. President Getulio Vargas issued a decree abolishing the letters W, K, and Y from the Brazilian alphabet and directing that in all places the letters U O and L will be used instead. The move affects usage in official language and education nationwide.
Willis 31. Dretver, former national vice commander of the American Legion, was sentenced to 15 years at the Topeka state penitentiary for alleged embezzlement of funds raised for the Legion's orphans' home. Newer, once commander, was found guilty of releasing about $2500 while serving as chairman of the board of trustees for the home.
Vancouver B C an airman James G Yall of New York took off at 8 25 a m en route to Mexico on a 1200 mile nonstop flight down the Pacific coast aiming to beat the record set by Thourg and 48 tobn utes aboard the Tate Ruth Aternaader Vase.
New York June 11 reports Ruth Nichols faced a delay due to a faulty navigation instrument named Tuk Nichola. The postponement affects her planned takeoff from Flay Reonelt airport for Harrer Gener, with a two-hour later start on her high ascent.
In San Diego on July 18 the jury weighing conspiracy charges against Alex Wiley Pantages and three others on delinquency of a minor began deliberations with no clear verdict timeline indicated.
Madrid reports traced a claimed military maneuver to overthrow the Republic and crown Prince Taime de Tourbon king, with investigators pursuing the lead as rumors circulated about a possible royal coup interpretation.
In a June 18 report from Washington DC Chinese bandits seized an American fighter that had run aground in the Yangtze River and was abandoned by its crew, prompting a state department advisory.
An unclear report from WALA Brazil notes the end of another leg in a voyage with a seaplane stationed at L255. The fragment mentions Tighe tron Nav Hh and incomplete context about bands and ppm readings, leaving the exact event and participants obscured.
June 4 Vera: Brown, a long time preacher and hotel baggage department worker, was kidnapped and bound in a church by three masked men who stripped him and dangled a rope around his neck. He escaped when the rope broke and stood on the altar until rescued after about three hours. Pastor Marler and his wife say threats against him have increased and federal investigators may examine the crude letters mailed to them.
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