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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1931
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane critiques Professor Einstein on religion themes, tracing evolution from fear religion to functional belief and cosmic religion, praising Pullman as a notable benefactor while noting broader public interest and financial market turmoil at Wall Street with gas prices and oil companies in flux.
In Valparaiso Indiana Virgil Wicktails 20 on trial for the alleged murder of Arlene Deaves during a Gary Christmas party debate an instructed verdict of not guilty after defense argues no proof. Medical testimony and doctors were called to support or refute the case as jury weighs evidence amid public interest.
Mice infest stretches along the Trans Australian railway in MELUUUCHNE Australia. The Lonugana station master reported miles of country along the line invaded by rodents. Thousands entered the station office while a messenger was present and began eating meat and pound totes. Houses and furniture were reportedly attacked as the heat from the invasion spread across the district.
A weather bureau report says light frost did not harm crops as San Antonio warmed after a 36 degree low beside the Alamo Bank building. J J Jathne said Tuesday would bring rising temperatures and clear skies, while San Angelo logged 32 degrees as the state’s coldest spot Monday night.
Abyssinia March 3. Officially announced today the birth of a fifth child to the empress. United States minister Addison B. Southard and other diplomats visited the palace to extend congratulations.
More than 100 people accused of involvement in the December revolt plots will be brought to trial in the last two weeks of March in Madrid. The proceedings follow a wave of arrests and detentions connected to the upheaval, with prosecutors preparing for dense courtroom sessions.
Five members of a family perished when flames trapped them in their beds as a blaze swept a home at Mine No. 4 Russetton near Pltysburgh on March 3. The victims include two parents and three children.
President Hoover signed a measure setting the highest wage prevailed for government contracts. The act applies to contractors receiving federal work, aiming to standardize pay levels across government projects.
Taroda Sada reports light frost the night prior. growers assess damage while temperatures rise to 80 degrees in TLALWIND Texas. Weather note notes warmer conditions after an icy spell and potential crop impact.
At a special Third District meeting the San Antonio Bar Association voted to oppose the Anderson Bill to abolish the county attorney office and establish a criminal district attorney. A five member committee was named to travel to Austin and urge defeat, while the association’s sentiment appeared strongly against the measure.
The forecast calls for rain and Wednesday sun with mild temperatures, high near 38 and low around 16. Moderate northerly winds expected, with fair conditions and a few showers possible later in the period.
Dred. Al Mofatésh and Stella More Walker head a slate challenging incumbents in a May election for four of the board’s seven terms. Key figures include B. F. Dithmar’s Henry A Late, T. Rudi, and Maye L antari with Labers, plus supporters Mrs. J. E. King and Dr. Mary King Robbie. The race centers on reappointment and policy, with debates over teachers’ salaries and school tax rates.
Havre harbor unable to unload as longshoremen and stevedores strike halts work. Seven freighters await clearance while several steamers divert to other ports. One vessel, the Espagne from Calveston, saved by 83 areas deported from the United States.
Phil Wright, a fire and police official, remains convalescent in a Santa Rosa infirmary as doctors restrict visitors. The patient is reported to be improving steadily and hopes to be discharged within a week.
In Milgew, a truck wreck induced by a blast sent the vehicle bursting. The driver and a helper leapt clear just before the explosion collapsed the area. An alarm from a person named Darrel prompted their rapid exit, averting serious injury.
In WHICAGO on March 3 a tremor of Cook County politics emerged as Ties Hetoyin and N. Thandexen reported Bundesen would not run again for mayor. The field splits with independent candidacy and a Republican lineup backing Mayor William Tals Shompean.
President Hoover signed a bill granting all government employees a Saturday half holiday through the year. Government organizations had lobbied for weeks for the concession and celebration followed the action in Washington.
War sa w Poland March reports describe millions of congratulatory postcards sent for Marshal Pilsudski on his birthday. About five million cards bore notices, with over a million more directed to the general from American supporters.
General Winans and other military leaders will be welcomed by Cardinal Mayes at a high mass on the plaza behind San Fernando cathedral as part of the citys bicentennial centennial celebration. His Eminence will tour Fort Sam Houston hospital and later dedicate the Spanish governor palace as the bicentennial events proceed with state and church officials in attendance.
In a special meeting of the nominating committee, McFarland was selected to head a ticket opposing Magpr. M. Chambers and the four city commissioners in the May election. McFarland’s nomination faced broad support from league leaders and petitions showing strong backing from Antonians.
Two salesmen push Goldseut titer and other items with exceptional opportunities. Classified 47 lists a grocery store for sale and a large miscellaneous trade. Details promise cash price 654 dollars with monthly terms 18. A near Arie Liont Ree Clee area notice mentions more opportunities in the Chagilled Section.
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