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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1931
Page
1
Disaster era scenes report Navarro street bridge wreckage piled high and high water rushing beneath as the San Antonio river roared through downtown. Severe Mood of 1921 narrative notes widespread damage and disruption to commerce and daily life amid flooding.
March 18. Alexender Pantages, millionaire showman, accused of patrolling Folsonnuk's welfare house. Lawyers completed plan for his legal defense. attorney team prepared for the defense. Judge Geisler said investigators will be ready.
Report on resumed travel into San Diego area as high waters and fog delay movement north and west from the city. Mentions H Furlong, a San Diego developer Pantaz and associates tied to a million-dollar real estate venture. Charges and preliminary hearing set for April 13 in San Diego.
In Chicago March 14 the Lingle murder case draws a jubilant crowd as Judge Sabelle’s courtroom prepares for a high profile trial. Spectators crowd hallways before opening, with reporters and reformists filing in and police maintaining order. The case, tied to the Tribune crime reporter Lingle’s killing, marks a notable gang shooting trial in a new criminal court building.
Rodolfo Avispe faces charges in Munnettie County Court at Taw No 1 after allegedly sending threatening letters to H. Morrison. Assistant county counsel McClanahan requested a trial date, with the defendant to appear in Urcal on Thuredor of Fridas as prosecutors push the case forward. Earlier in February, Sheriff Emnusser detained Asiaye and Terry Castro following threatening mail received by Morrison.
A petition from 35 large business firms requests the removal of an annual water sprinkler fee charged by the water board. Commissioner Phil Brbehe will recommend scrapping the fee, submitted after public concern over costs for fire protection systems in business houses.
The report cites a June 9 event in Chicago as the greatest drive against crime in recent history. A fugitive from St. Louis sat in court, watching the proceedings while attorneys argued with the state over witnesses. The first venireman faced questioning an hour after the trial began and admitted he had come from reading about the case.
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A St Patrick's Day concert will brighten Trevis Park with an eclectic and popular program. Director FE Rogers has secured musicians and additional entertainment at the event, with music and meals promised for attendees.
In the aftermath of the creek jog tragedy that claimed the life of Dr A Noston and others, a Sunday morning plan to render Bexar county creek crossings safe for motorists was proposed. Chief Suran discussed with engineers a buoy system anchored on concrete blocks near danger points to raise bells when water rises and lower them as it recedes, aiming for formal city action.
The San Antonio regional office reports progress in distributing adjusted compensation under the amended certificate act. About 502.88 has been paid to veterans, representing payments to 212 veterans in the region. Applications for Texas benefits are on file, with most cases averaging below 10 per week and two awaiting processing.
A proposed amendment to the Milk Ordinance aims to clarify labeling and classification of milk products. The plan follows a May meeting and would regulate skimmed, generated, or recombined milk with a required tag designation.
A 2 hour panel was held at the office regarding Vivian Gordon. The city attorney’s fire was discussed, and the minute of Vivian Gordon was read today.
Rio de Janeiro March 10 reports say President Getello Vargas will seek to establish a department of civil aviation to develop airplane routes linking Brazil with the United States and Europe. The move aims to boost international air traffic and trade.
Reserve officers from the first Ieree clase of reserve of Heer were assigned to duty this year. The group numbers G2 were listed in acts with the Ageond field tillers Fort Sam Houston on Monday morning.
In HanoI on March 16 reports say U Yong Yun president of Yunnan province was toppled by a coup engineered by cour d elat generals. The event signals upheaval in Chinese southern governance and involvement of military factions.
Frank Strang, 24, of Ol Wes Woollen arene, injured in an automobile accident at Terelda on South St Marys street. He was treated Monilar at Santa Tota hogs titel Tor cuts.
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