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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1931
Page
1
A garbled column blends stories from Arthur Brisbane and others, touching on Madam Queen fainting in a workroom linked to chedri pills, Amos and a broadcast figure, plus reflections on wealth, real estate, and crime penalties. The piece mingles political talk and sensational vignettes with scattered names and partial events.
The First news section introduces Contest No 8 with correct answers on page 10. Prize winners for Contest No 4 appear in the nays section. The feature invites readers to participate in the $1000 Old Glory Contest.
President Hoover argues that avoiding a $50,000,000,000 hit from the emergency farm board operations prevented a broader crisis. He credits the wheat and cotton purchases for stabilizing prices and averting widespread bank failures and foreclosures in agricultural regions, keeping banks solvent and easing inflationary pressure. James C. Blane notes uncertainty remain about profits but supports stabilization and social peace during the downturn.
DURANGO Colo March 14 198 S The unusual lighting during a heavy snowstorm today killed Branson 64 and badly burned two others D S Pertins suffered burns on one foot and Staul Shepard sustained severe body burns They had taken refuge in a cabin in the Yellow backet district when the storm broke They were near a small stove when a bolt struck through the stove plate Branson is survived by a widow and nine children.
Report from Mattapoisett Massachusetts describes a drowning incident in which Mrs Allinson, 15, and her 7 year old daughter Han, were found dead after a river tragedy. A 9 year old son Wayne survived, while the father William Allinson and another adult are named in connection with the event as authorities search the riverbed for bodies.
A man was fatally injured while battling a blaze at his wing machine shop behind his home on North Pine Street Saturday night. Short circuit in an electric wire sparked the fire, causing about 350 dollars in damage to the shop.
Washington talk centers on a ten billion dollar Congress that ended March 4. It faced charges of reckless extravagance while rival traders on the Senate Appropriations Committee praised its spending of the people’s money.
Janher France, 12, was knocked from her bicycle at 188 Carons street Saturday night and taken to Sam Houston station for treatment after a collision with a car. She suffered a broken collar bone.
Bremen March 14. The firer rocket photography experiment succeeded today as Karl Pogpensee supervised the aerial apparatus. A rocket carried the device IMXK feet into the air and released a parachute to guide it back safely. The test produced precise exposures during ascent and demonstrated automatic parachute deployment.
Kansas City reporters describe alleged attack on Lewis Foret and Charlie Cider, both claimed Communists, with brutal beating in jail and transport to Texas. The men claim police and city officials are part of a mob aiming to indict officers, while Communist leaders defend their actions and say organizers face grand jury consideration.
In Kansas City on March 24 the first trial for a pint of whiskey resulted in a harsh sentence. Tiller faced the remainder of his term in the state penitentiary under the mandatory offender act for possession of liquor.
Denison plans a 1932 congressional bid. He reiterates his intention to run as a representative, preparing for a trip to Washington and then to Bonnin to organize his campaign and report on liquor possession charges. The trip begins early next week with a rough itinerary.
Fragmented report indicates President Hoover plans an ocean tour likely including the Caribbean region. A White House statement mentions strategic probes and potential trips to Atlantic ports with stops possibly in Virginia and surrounding areas.
Governor vetoes a state death penalty bill that would establish capital punishment in Kansas for first degree murder, robbery with firearms, and kidnapping. The legislature had previously approved the measure, but the veto blocks the electric chair as the statute reaches his desk.
President signs executive order uniting San Francisco and Oakland into a single customs district. The port known as the City of San Francisco Oakland will be effective in 60 days. United States government aims to streamline duties and border processing across the merged territory.
London officials outline a plan to create a five member transport board under the street congestion reform. The move aims to centralize planning and oversee rapid transit and highway services in the capital.
About 70 hospital superintendents gathered in Galveston for the Texas State Hospital Association annual meeting. Dr I F Keungbatl of Bastar University spoke on hospitalization and its impact on Texas hospitals.
Mostly fair Sunday with a rise to 42 degrees early and 49 at the highest. Light to moderate southeast winds. Clear to partly cloudy with a cool night in the western portions. North Texas expected mostly fair with variable winds and a mild wave of warmer air later in the week.
Kenneth Winton trial in Nineistworth district court seeks not guilty verdict after defense objects to portions of grand jury transcripts. State and defense spent Saturday reviewing testimony from the Wimer-Richardson Company, with debate over admissibility of sections.
In Washington on March 1, as reported by Loivesial Service, the city has reduced retail food prices by 24 to 40 percent through direct selling of move, bread, potatoes, and meat to consumers. The commerce department says retailers will follow, lowering costs for Foster dealers and customers alike.
CAPETOWN March 14 The killer compound named adenine or adenia tied to a bulb from Transvaal was identified as the world’s deadliest poison capable of killing 10 000 adults. Dr Green at Derstepport lab reported the toxin with extraordinary potency and no trace left in a victim. The government will keep production secret.
Authorities in a Virginia county pursue arrests after the torture death of a young girl. An elderly suspect is grilled as the coroner and medical examiners work to determine the cause of death, with autopsy results pending confirmation. The case has unsettled residents four weeks after the crime.
William J. Three Fingered Jack White, a Capone mobster henchman, was found guilty of first degree murder in the 5 year old police killing of Edward Lilaume and received the minimum sentence of 14 years' imprisonment.
The Texas Highway Commission announced a plan to improve 160 miles of roads across 19 counties at a projected cost of $2,000,. Contracts for betterments are to be set on March 1 and April 4.
Chicago report states that brothers of St Louis will go on trial Monday for the murder of Alfred Tingle in Chicago. The charges were definitively established, with the Tribune correspondent confirming the case details.
Bomb explodes on a Buenos Aires tram along a busy thoroughfare killing two people and injuring five others. Police and witnesses report a chaotic scene as authorities investigate the blast and its motive.
Washington D C March 14 The U S veterans bureau will soon mail out 200000 bonus loan checks weekly General Frank Tuffines commissioner of veterans affairs reported to Vresi fen. Within the first week the bureau had received 000 793 loan applications and by week's end had mailed 105 760 checks totaling 40 (PMS) the general reported.
Unarmed guards clash with convicts as tear gas drives rioters through cells at a state prison. Reports say at least four rioters were shot and several wounded while two work areas and the unit hall were wrecked. Ringleaders placed in solitary confinement amid mounting scrutiny from lawmakers.
Readable portions describe a cluttered want ad page with listings and prices. Notable bits include a $7.00 offer, Buick editor contact, and references to rental and care services. The text is fragmented and repeats itself, offering little coherent context beyond ad density.
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