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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1931
Page
3
Senior students at the University of Minnesota reportedly threatened a walk-out after 27 students faced suspensions for liquor misconduct. The incident followed disciplinary actions within a campus program and involved 100 students in various activities.
Paul Adams chaired the Canopus program presentation featuring a speech by WW I veteran Mash on social and political ideals. The event included a new program of songs and dances and was noted for its focus on civic topics.
Miller was discharged after a hearing before Judge R. B. Minor in Fifty Seventh District Court. He had been held on a $16,000 bond with a surety and was taken into custody by deputies after detectives arrested him earlier. Federal records describe him as an internationally known confidence man with many prior arrests.
Chicago report outlines potential federal prosecutions against Heth Capone, brother of Alphonse, tied to Cotton Club activities and alleged tax violations. Investigators cite seized records and a burning of club records as evidence. Capone remains in custody awaiting proceedings.
BAT LAKH CITY March 13 Interest centers on the trial of Doyle 21 a diary with the al et Sam Brank Memphis Tenn jewelry salesman linked to the killing of a man in Venice. The jury box held 110 men and one woman with no challenges exercised by either side and Judge Tamen Wolfe presiding.
Filipino workers in San Juan Bautista face a strike after warnings to demand higher wages. Japanese firms in the area had cut pay from 35 to 80 cents per hour, and workers arriving at ranches found red flags bearing threats of death if wages were not raised. The message urged unity under United American Laborers.
Nobel prize winner Sir Sinclair Lewis was barred from speaking in the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. Hobart Hobart, president-general, approved the action noting no explanation given, while other leaders attended as observers. The issue centered on the perceived tone of his writings rather than specific subjects.
Three San Diego aviators were detained in Acapulco following charges related to photographing Mexican sites. Names listed include Chfforl Webster, Safeos Henry, and Karald Savey. Their large sea plane was seized by authorities.
A mutilated body of 10 year old Virginia Brooks was discovered near Camp Kearney Mesa in San Diego County. The victim was found wrapped in burlap, reportedly by a man named M Moses aided by his dog. Authorities believe the remains had been on the mesa only a few days while the victim had been dead several weeks.
On March 13 2 city leaders prepared charges against Mayor Walker alleging incompetence gross neglect and indifference to New York City welfare The committee planned to file with Governor Roosevelt while awaiting the mayor’s return from California Newspapers predicted immediate action by the committee The scene shifted to Dallas where James Walker left for Calimesa amid threats of investigation comments stress that any inquiry should ease New Yorkers’ distress
Dr. Jeremiah Mhoden Prides addressed the Rotarian club on the subject "What To the Height of Nan'x Bosh." The meeting included remarks by Preterick Ab bott wag, Chilean of Tre pregtan, in attendance.
Civic leaders and church officials pressed a march before the city board to seek unemployment relief funds for New York. The report notes a target of ten million dollars and mentions police, public works, and city aid amid idle workers.
An anonymous threat letter was mailed from San Antonio and delivered to the county courthouse. The author accused the Davis opponent of union persecution and warned of consequences for Davis and his supporters. The message claimed to come from the County Attorney and the Barbers' Union secretary, alleging anti-union sentiment.
In San Diego California March 43 authorities held seven suspects connected to the Sisal murder of Virginia Stooks. Investigators traced the killer by examining tire marks and wax impressions from a Camp Kearny area discovery while pursuing leads from Sacramento and Tonjmenics. A 21 year old sheep herder from Salicms was sentenced for burglary and linked to the case through fingerprints, with Gerald Davidson later identified in Oklahoma City as a person of interest through comparison of prints.
Pluto's birthday marks the end of a long dispute over Pluto's planetary status. The birthday celebration references the ninth anniversary of a distant object once debated as a planet, with earlier images at Lowell and Mt. Wilson confirming its distant nature.
Junior Yanks study routines as Sisleen Yanks reports to Che M Wolfe of the Ninth Infantry band. Wolfe organizes the Afi division corja for the Junior Yaka Insteuetlan on how to ples the deur. Yooks and the Sou Apris Fire Department kasd provide instruction.
Maury Maveriel declares a half holiday starting Saturday for the tax collector's office. Deputy collectors will stay on duty for automobile and related tasks while other departments close at noon due to a tragedy affecting operations.
The Australian federal government won a crucial confidence vote by a narrow margin as opposition efforts to unseat the government failed. Prime Minister and ministers avoided a cabinet setback amid the closing hours of parliamentary action in Canberra.
Reno Nevada March 13 The romance of New York society dies as Monell Ghize 25 seeks a divorce from Wilkan Glaze a former and harvest owner. Her attorney Rog Stoddaril says the suit rests on Monell’s plea while Monell’s pivene into single life is described. Judge will rule on the matter after press reviews and potential settlement.
An explosion of nitro glycotine near Tulsa damaged a store area and nearby homes. The blast tore a deep crater, uprooted trees, and shattered windows. Authorities report no injuries or cause yet. investigation underway.
Captain Metcalfe and his son, visiting Metcalfe's parents in Pearsall, traveled to San Antonio on Friday to spend several days before returning home to Fort Worth, New York. They were accompanied safely by Mr. Moteolin and Mrs. A Moteolin.
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