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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
8
A chaotic Vatican struggle unfolds as the pope acts to placate factions amid alleged political tensions. Officials deny wrongdoing while promising reassurances and potential reforms to ease the crisis.
Unclear fragments describe a family event with planned outing to Galveston and a home visit. Mentions Ceci Hoberts and Mrs Hall Gigsby amid garbled text. Details about schedule, location, and participants are unreadable.
Mrs Bessie Sharpe faces a charge by complaint in Sawterven Texas over the poisoning of her husband. She remains in the Medical and Surgical hospital after operations and is expected to appear for a habeas corpus hearing. Sheriff Tee Cook of Sawderson says the case may go before the Sanders grand jury in July with possible early trial if indicted. A local advertisement notes space for classifieds in Light No’s.
June 19 dispatch reports Al Capone’s predecessor Torrio has claimed leadership of Chicago’s gangland, returning from retirement rumors to assert control. Officials plan a broader offensive as Capone faces sentencing and Guzik consolidates illicit gambling in suburbs and roadside inns.
In a disorderly incident on Flores Street, Garcia kicked a storefront window at Bay Drug after a dispute at Sap Drug, with special officer Morin noting the deliberate act. Garcia, later booked for malicious mischief, claimed he acted from mounting troubles.
CARACAR June 1981 General Gomez, long dominant in Venezuelan politics, was unanimously elected president to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Tuan Boulisin Perez who resigned last week at Congress demand. The term runs until April 1136.
A British aviatrix named O'Brien and a female passenger were killed when their airplane crashed, stalled, and burned near a rural landing school in England. The report notes the crew climbed to about five feet before the dive, with pilot Gordon Gallien taking off after refueling and reaching the elevated moment prior to the blaze.
June 19 in New York a girl afflicted with infantile paralysis received life support via an artificial respiration device. The doctors say there is a chance she may recover, and the treatment must continue until she regains use of her body, which could take weeks or longer.
In Ponca City Oklahoma on June 19 F A Hildebrand, a veteran telephone man who helped establish the first line here, was found dead in a Denver bath tub. The incident follows his earlier role in building the regional exchange serving Newkirk and nearby towns.
Los Angeles June 18 Alice White and Bessie Love are slated for comeback roles in Tiffany Pictures and MGM projects after long slates. The piece notes their past success, current industry buzz, and a casting spread including Dorothy Jordan in Boarding School and other names like Anita Poze and Irene.
M Laglen and Lowe headline a marine comedy at the Empire theater opening Friday. Victor McTaglin, Edmund Tawe, Bren del, and Olsen star in a roistering tale of sea roisters with Greta Nissen as leading lady among a cast including Dorsay, Marjorie White, Joyce Comptnn and others.
Deb Bert, city recreation superintendent, will announce Monday plans for all city playgrounds. The budget-driven changes were required after this year’s budget was corrected, Hass said Friday.
Thieves robbed Gornean Cleaners at 1217 Main with clothing valued around $50 stolen. Other thefts included items from a San Antonio laundry on East Market Street and clothes from Mrs John Woods at 647 Drexel Avenue. Additional thefts involved a plate from a store at Haerete and Nogalitos, a belt from a car, and a belt or line from EMT Suhreler on Valo Avenue.
The flier Theut returned to duty Friday after being hospitalized in Washington, D. C., recovering from injuries when forced to land an observation plane in the Edson river during far corps maneuvers near New York. Acting personnel adjustant filled in during the absence of pilot Lieut. W. who ferried the plane.
Eleven trustees of the American Optometric Association met in session with Dr. J. Fred Andreae of Baltimore presiding. The convention opens Sunday and runs through the week with Dr Mollie Armstrong as editor of the official Optometrist publication. A separate brief notes a rescue of a fire victim in Dallas as smoke filled a home, with occupants narrowly escaping before firefighters arrived.
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