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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1931
Page
1
A chaotic column mixes Prohibition era debate with remarks on Russia and France. It quotes Arthur Brisbane tone and discusses Hoover, Briand, and a looming war, while musing on alcohol substitutes and the priestly exception to alcohol laws. The piece ends with musings on science, evolution, and the origin of life.
In Ames, police searched multiple locations including 617 Nast Commerce and a Negro real estate operator's office after a raid on Tuesday. Seventeen poll tax receipts were found during a search led by Charles Beltinger and officials reported no violations of the tax laws, while officials stated the investigation has been underway for about a month and involved Maverick and others.
A breezy west to northwest flow brings cooler air Wednesday with high near 88 degrees and light to moderate winds. Cloudy and unsettled conditions expected on the coast with mild temperatures and a chance of showers later in the period.
A high mass will be celebrated Thursday at San Fernando Cathedral broadcast by KTLA. Ceremonies at Mission Concepcion at 3 p.m. feature Patrick Cardinal Hayes and Governor Sterling, also to be broadcast. Dignitaries visiting for the six day bi centennial celebration include Cardinal Hayes, Archbishop Henry, Gov Sterling, and local officials. Thousands prepare to crowd Military Plaza for the governor’s palace procession.
A garbed figure presents a sketch to Cardinal Tay Efe amid the St. Monivy guild at a city event. Witnesses and clerics applaud as the cardinal accepts the drawing amid a ceremonial moment, then proceeds to greet the crowd on a tour of the city.
Brownsville Republican Committeeman Crengere warns San Antonians to avoid inflating site prices for the new post office. He urges restraint to keep construction moving at top speed during the city’s centennial celebrations, noting expected site selection soon.
Rimitie Mireles, 60, was charged with shooting former deputy Dan Lopez in a cafe at Matamoras. The incident left a deputy wounded and Lopez dead after emergency surgery failed. Witnesses Hernandez and Mendoza identified the sequence of events, with Mireles claiming self defense as the cafe cash drawer opened.
The final hours of the lame duck session saw a filibuster and tense bargaining as President and leaders rushed to sign last minute bills. The House approved an immediate 3 million appropriation while other measures stalled or faced opposition from Republicans and Democrats in a packed Capitol gallery.
In Evanston on March 4, police report that a pistol club faced multiple incidents linked to bandits and threats to members’ wives. One member was arrested following accusations of attacking a wife with a pistol. other members face prior trouble, with claims of domestic and household incidents connected to the group.
Fragmentary notes from General Pershing memoirs recount Buck and Malone, well known to San Antone, tied to the Marne offensive section. The Second Brigade under Major General Beaumont reportedly led an attack on Verzye Te-Sar, aiming for a bold dash after a preliminary plan. General Pec quoter drama a report by dol Traut J. Malune, inter alior general and former Mort Ram Haowstan commander, describes Marine actions and division setbacks.
The report from J Hy Jarkoe notes San Antonio and nearby areas avoided significant frost. Frost traces appeared in low spots but caused no damage. Forecast calls for rising temperatures to 46 degrees with light to moderate southerly winds late Wednesday into Thursday.
Beane County district clerk Hart McCormick is recovering at an Astin hotel after a highway crash near the capital Tuesday. He sustained slight injuries when two vehicles collided on highway No 2 and received first aid at the scene and later at a hotel.
A branch of the Liberal Conservative Coalition establishes a free political school in Madrid offering instruction on politics and science to any aspiring city candidate. The schedule runs March 4 with sessions explaining aims, procedures, and civic duties.
President Hoover signed the bill imposing a tax on margarine sold by the ounce and set at 40 cents per pound. The ceremony occurred with a group of House members from New Jersey and Minnesota present.
Opera singer CMPCAGC, connected with Marsh bh OGPL Vit flora Terin, was divorced yesterday by former accompanist Alin ML Weerison 35 on grounds of crucks. The case occurred in Chicago Civic Opera proceedings.
President Homer, in Washington, focuses on signing bills as his sole task today with no other plans. Report notes no major engagements or trips disclosed and emphasizes the administration’s legislative agenda.
Progreso Yucatan reports a hurricane that caused about $300,000 in damage. Officials and residents assess impact as cleanup begins and structural losses are tallied.
The trial recounts Myrtle Bennett confronting her husband Thomas Bennett near a bridge as a pistol fired. Witnesses describe her nervous testimony and a fatal shot that killed him. She testifies he planned a business trip while she asked him not to go, recounting the moments leading to the discharge.
Several ladies wanted for pleasant dignified sales work over 25. Requires investment of 300 dollars and office ability. Large possibilities advertised with various classifications and locations including Monte Vista and Mesquite. Noted losses and rent details appear in the classifieds.
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