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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1931
Page
1
A sprawling column reports on life along rail routes across the United States with scenes of widows acquitted in a sensational trial, Japan's imperial news, and a near-satirical look at public figures. It notes electric chair executions, divorce drama, and prohibition enforcement while hinting at social tensions and moral debates.
Weather forecast for Sanday and vicinity indicates mostly fair but warmer conditions. Low temperatures around 34 to 48 degrees, highs about 43 degrees, light to moderate winds from the north, shifting to west later. Somewhat fairer conditions expected with warmer spell, southeast winds in the far southeast.
Valparaiso Ind. November testimony centered on Arlene Drayes death at a gin party. Dr Charles Fischner Chicago pathologist testified brain hemorrhage as cause, conflicting with defense claims of injury from assault. Prosecution questioned prior statements as cross examination continued, other experts noted signs of attack. The case drew wide attention amid debates on prohibited behavior and justice.
The note directs readers to Page 6 of the Society Section for answers to No 7 and No 6. It also mentions that prize winners of No 3 will be announced in the main news section.
A theater incident in March at Rody Yalley involved eggs thrown from a balcony toward Rudy Agkin and Daione Stein message. Two young girls near the orchestra pit, Bybla Stone 15 and a classmate, were struck. The stunts disrupted the Stern Song as the crowd and witnesses recounted the assault. Colleen students are suspected as the throwers.
Hound searches near President Hoover’s camp as authorities pursue a suspected killer in the murder of World War veteran Edward Burrecker. A suspect is in custody but declines to admit guilt, and the body was found on a trail leading to the president’s camp.
In Washington on July 7, Representative Joseph W. Byron of Tennessee, Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, charged President Hoover with extravagance during his first two years. Byron predicted the government would end the fiscal year July 1 with a deficit exceeding 500 million dollars.
The trial of three alleged gangsters for the slaying of radio announcer Gerald Buckley was suspended for the weekend as court proceedings paused tonight amid gory, uncertain details surrounding the murder.
March 7 report from Perris says an ancient junk dealer purchase led to a fatal crash when steering mechanism froze on a curve. The wreck overturned into a ditch, killing 16 year old Chester Church and breaking the right leg of 17 year old Henry.
In Kenansville North Carolina on March 7 a fire within a sparsely protected state penal facility trapped 11 Black inmates in a center cell block. Coroner Dan H Bridges and State Penal Inspector L G Whitley led a three line investigation as local officials and jurists arrived. 41 other prisoners were rescued by guards and townspeople.
A sister of Maude Tabor, murdered in Olivet, Mich, was found dead on March 7 at a summer cottage in Lake Dinie, Larson area. She killed herself with poison, with tablets found beside the body. The tragedy follows the earlier murder case.
Prohibition fights split the Democratic party as wets and drys claim momentum for the 1932 platform. Delegates are expected to hinge on the wet or dry stand, with anti prohibition forces aiming to block a firm commitment at the convention. Senator Hobingon and other leaders are cited amid the squabble, while Tom Love and Tonette Shouge deny plans for a national tour to push the Raskol idea.
The piece criticizes John J. Raskob and his ally for pushing a states rights liquor plank at the Democratic national committee, arguing it risks a 1928 style defeat and would worsen national evils by reintroducing bootlegging and saloon corruption across states. It urges loyalty to country over political self interest and warns against weakening federal liquor control.
A March blizzard swept through the middle west driving almost a foot of snow and delaying rail road, bus, and air travel. Chicago prepared 1000 to 1200 extra workers to clear streets as boats and trains faced cancellations and accidents mounted.
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