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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1931
Page
1
Today’s clipping notes Arthur Brisbane commentary and Chicago merchants eyeing aggressive buying and trade shifts amid embargo talk. It cites U S and Russia trade anxieties, hints at banking and industry reactions, and references a Washington figure. also mentions a California student death and a Maryland farmer’s tragic loss.
A jury of eight men and four women will be selected today in the District of Columbia Supreme Court to decide the innocence or guilt of Edward E. Denmon former Republican congressman from Illinois charged with illegal possession of a trunk containing a quotable attic room at the house sites building more than two years are government charges stem from a 193? case.
An OPA jury in Washington hears opening arguments in the Denison liquor case. Prosecutor Goldstein claims a Panama trunk contained 18 bottles of whiskey and 6 of gin. Defense argues the trunk and a leaking can were delivered to Denison’s rooms through mistaken handling.
Mrs Joseph P Ralph of Washington DC, holding 43 hearts in a perfect hand, kept cool and played through without errors. After 25 years of bridge, this was her first perfect hand and she bid cautiously, winning the hand.
A Barcelona-based Catalanist group calls for full autonomy for Catalonia within Spain and adherence to the principle of self determination in a formal statement. The dispute centers on regional rights and political status amid ongoing regional tensions.
Paris reports the Seine climbing to 1834 feet at the Austerlite bridge with a two and three quarter inch nightly rise amid a renewed snowstorm. Belfort clears streets with municipal aid from the garrison after heavy snowfall. A locomotive faced snow on a branch line as trains resume.
Secretary Wilbur today accepted the $45,590,005 bid of six companies of San Francisco for construction at the Boulder Canyon project including the Hoover Dam, powerhouse, apron tenant works, and related facilities.
In Munich Bavarian city parliament a brawl erupted as fascist members hurled tank kettles and ashtrays at People’s Party deputies during last night’s session. A fist fight followed and the session ended with a closure.
SPOKANE March 1 Senator C C Dill Democrat returning home after the congressional session said President Hoover gained a million votes by his veto of the soldiers bonus bill.
The condition of Philip Snowden Britain''s chancellor of the exchequer showed a slight improvement today at his Prensham residence. He is suffering from an eye ailment and remains under medical care with council for further review forthcoming.
QUEBEC March 14 Cardinal Rouleau entered hospital today for an indefinite period. London March 11 figures show population increase in England and Wales is rising faster than expected.
Charges tied to a San Diego probe accuse theater magnate Pantages and associates of involvement in a girl mart case. Shreve, Mills, Jobellmann and Mrs Day are charged with keeping a 17 year old from Los Angeles as a companion for high priced men. Lydia Nitto, 10, is alleged also. Shreve surrendered posting 25000 bond. Pantages denies guilt while in Mexico.
Partly cloudy and warmer conditions expected Wednesday. Lows about 34 degrees with a slight rise in temperatures through Thursday. Light to moderate westerly winds, dry weather, and warmer Wednesday night into Thursday. Highs and winds forecast for West Texas and nearby areas with continued warmer trends into Thursday.
In Tuesday's trustee election three Economy candidates and Mrs Stella Steves Walker won seats, creating a five to two board majority over Better Schools. The campaign centered on reappointing Superintendent Hartley, with Economy gains likely placing administrative control beyond Hartley’s reach.
Three Oklahoma scientists announced after a month of concentrated study that ginger paralysis yielded no cure and only slight hope for beneficial treatment. The report notes no substantive progress and cautions against overstatement of any potential cure.
Informal discussions among Progress of the City Club board members consider the feasibility of filing charges of incompetence and nontransference of office against Mayor Walker.
A forecast from J He Jarboe of the weather bureau Teele predicts pleasant spring weather. Sunshine dominates Wednesday night into Thursday with warmer temperatures and a low near 56 degrees in the southeast, based on Wednesday morning readings.
Opening of testimony in the Keoneth Winer case stalls as 40 prospective jurors are questioned with only four qualified. Judge McCrary orders more jurors, aiming to complete a panel of 32, from which 12 will form the jury after scrapping 20 names.
Fire destroyed a Rio Grande bridge at Borderland Inn in El Paso early today. A camp fire built by tramps sparked the blaze, damaging the structure across the Rio Grande in the inter valley.
Mrs Ross S Sterling wife of the governor addressed the senate briefly indicating her role as speaker for the moment The filing notes Lieutenant Frederick Geral Drought Field Artillery Reserve from 125 North Bt Mery's Street was ordered to active duty for a period ending March 15 with the Second Division at Fort Sam Houston Texas.
In Los Angeles on March 11 Superior Judge B R Schauer heard a defendant representing himself in a robbery case. Haber Colins described a psychological test given to jurors to gauge automatic associations with a lynching motif. Jurors were asked to interpret an object hung on a tree limb and what it would signify, revealing reactions to racial imagery.
In Nejo California authorities pursued a mystery man after the decapitated body of 10-year-old Virginia Crooks was found in a bound sleeping bag near a highway. Police traced a car by tire tracks and noted the clothing remained as when she disappeared on February 11. The case drew parallels to the 1927 Marina Parker murder in Los Angeles.
Want Ads item bundles scattered notices from Texan Supply to ex-arcye ice men. Includes a location reference on Florida Avenue and a two room apartment for rent at 318 Lafitte Street with furnishings. Details and many others appear in today’s classified section.
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