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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1931
Page
1
A brief note credits Arthur Brisbane and King Fenvures By for today’s item. The text presents a concise, period style mention of authorship and approval without additional context or details.
The clipping cites rising incomes above 50 000 a year and total million-dollar tax sums, detailing refunds for 1929, and a pro prohibition and tax reform discussion. It mentions Dr Joseph Klein, Henry Curran, and debates on trusts and corporations, plus a mob of varied historical allusions and a Prohibition-era incident involving a mail truck shooting.
Attorney Clarence Darrow, in San Antonio for a four way debate on religion, attacked Bible Belt intolerance and Prohibition, praising some reforms yet criticising Southern culture. He linked church influence to politics, discussed Judge Lindsay, and touched on immigration, international affairs, Gandhi and British rule.
St John’s NB March 47 The 118 known survivors of the Barkentine Vikings reach shore after an explosion at sea with 25 presumed dead. Captain Abram Kean Jr among the crew on ice. rescue ship with doctors and nurses expected around 2 pm. Several crew missing or injured incl Ware and Wrissell.
In Tia Juana Mexico officials impose censorship on Statue of Liberty postcards to prevent false impressions of the town. Thirty Americans are blocked from photographing the liberty image as municipal authorities cite provocative historical lore and public morale concerns.
Proponents of a constitutional amendment to fund the state teachers retirement plan gained ground when the house voted to print the amendment on the minority report. The constitutional amendments committee voted it out unworthily yesterday.
In Washington on March 1, leaders of the Methodist group behind temperance and morality launched a nationwide drive to secure 5 million signatures pledging support for a single honest presidential candidate in 2032. The effort targets both major parties, seeking unified backing for anti alcohol based reform.
Ban Fuargisco March 17. A new pardon application for Tom Mooney, jailed in San Quentin for involvement in the 1916 preparedness bombing outrage, will be presented to Governor James Rolph in April by Frank T. Walsh, his counsel.
New York March 17 A federal judge ordered the dissolution of the Bolt Nut and Rivet Manufacturers Association which controlled about 5 percent of the industry. The court held the group was in restraint of trade and violated Sherman anti-trust laws.
A destructive blaze near Lancaster Texas prompted Della fire department units to rush from Dallas county town, extinguishing the flames before they could do further damage. Firefighters battled the blaze for a period before bringing it under control. No injuries were reported.
In Washington on March 17 the National Association approved a women altitude record set by Miss Rath Nichols on March 6. The record was publicly acknowledged during a brief ceremony at the association offices.
March 17. Rep. Heb Long accuses Governor Sterling and Pat Neff of collaborating with Humble Oil and Refining in oil and gas conservation, while criticizing railroad commissioners. He cites wastage in Reagan county and other fields, notes bills to remove regulation from the railroad commission, and defends Lorrell and Smith. The measure to create a separate oil and gas commission is introduced by McDougald, Martinife, and Johnson.
Forecast indicates a cloudy trend with warmer temperatures in the east and south portions. Tuesday night and Wednesday see increasing cloudiness with light to fresh winds from the west and coast, cooler northwest. Temperatures rise slightly into midweek. more details on page 2.
The Arete, reconditioned O-12 renamed Nactilua, left Camden and backed down the Delaware in cold rain for an Arctic cruise. Commander Nloane Dannenhower led the crew as the vessel departed Philadelphia for a navy yard berth, with strict silence aboard and the steam whistle salutes fading into the storm.
A weather bulletin forecasts warmer temperatures in the area. J J darlene of the weather bureau notes a low around 40 degrees Tuesday night and about 52 degrees expected Wednesday morning.
Admiral Thomas P. Magruder, once an ensign on the Nashville, was invited by the Senate to address its members. The invitation came via a resolution drafted by Senator Wolbrook of Galwayeston, reflecting on the span of the Iiberian-American front.
Six guards of the Philips Pipe Line Company were ambushed by men with shotguns and revolvers as they drove through Hog Haven and Losver in Missouri. Four guards were wounded in the attack. The assailants used handheld firearms in a bottle-shaped ambush. Police investigation underway.
Washington March 17 The commerce department observer abroad noted improvements in business conditions around the world in a brief report published today. The statement said activity indicators showed gains in several regions and pointed to renewed confidence among merchants and manufacturers worldwide.
Theodore John was sworn in as Secretary to the President at the White House in Washington March 1.
Five men were injured in a quarrel among sixteen convicts in the band room of Stateville Penitentiary across the river from the old prison. A riot broke out Saturday with no guards present. The cause of the argument was not learned immediately.
Doyle Salvaggin, known as Shorty Savage, 35, longtime KTAP San Antonio radio announcer, died at his mother’s residence in Beaumont today. He was a familiar figure in radio circles with the nickname J Shorty Savage.
MBENICO CITY March 17 Excelsior reports Benatar Dwight W Morrow will go to Mexico in June or July to spend vacation likely at his home in Cuernavaca Curcuavaca introduced as a locale in the article warning that the text contains OCR errors.
Two men and a woman were being held by detectives Tuesday after clothing valued at 27 dollars was reported stolen from the home of Regina Pedrow at 121 Union Street Monday night.
M Callins of 10353 South Flores reported a theft of cigarettes valued at 30. The thief gained entry through a front window. The incident occurred Monday at the store before police could locate the suspect.
Diamond bae Vin toot potential reward clue 11 Young atographer seek single $50 monthly pay See Class 53 Magnolia gas station garage 27 months for $150 See Class 60 Axminster rug 0212 perfect condition See Class 15 Other opportunities in classified section today Free ticket to see TIT WHALE in Want Ad section
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