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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1931
Page
1
A dispersed critique by Arthur Brisbane examines Bolshevik and Western policy, noting employer-worker tensions in Russia under five year plans, wage reductions in Britain, and rising crime as indicators of economic strain. It questions profits versus real earnings, cites rail wage cuts, and highlights New York City crime data as context for social instability.
Austin March 19 The house liquor committee voted favorably today on a bill by Venresonta Vive Ifender of Hao Antonia to require the comptroller to determine forms for licensing liquor for ceremonial or departmental purposes, with costs to be covered.
Inherita nce tax bill advances from the house after debate. The measure would require all Jicira heirs to pay the tax, with relatives facing increased charges and responsibilities. The bill now moves toward broader consideration and potential amendment.
President Cleaver sails from Oki Point Comfort aboard the battleship Arizona bound for the Virgin Islands and Porto Rico. Aerial display marks departure as guards fire a ceremonial volley. Secretary Murley and Secretary White accompany, with Hoover reception planned in Porto Rico.
Victor Miller, alias the Count, was taken to Webb County on a federal charge following an arrest in San Antonio hotel. An indictment by a federal grand jury at Del Rio alleges conspiracy involving New York bonding firms. Sheriff A. St. Condren of Webb County provided the information.
Two suspended sentences were handed down before Judge Todze W. Anderson. William York, 27, was sentenced on a motor vehicle theft charge, and Jan Lower, 25, of Weep Fuclid, was sentenced in connection with clothing theft.
A Nevada gambling bill nears the governor's desk as legislators await the executive signature to revive open gambling. The measure, approved by the legislature, would send licenses to state officials for official processing and await gubernatorial action.
Alma Rubens wrote of her rise to fame and rapid fall due to drugs that ruined her health and willpower. The memoir details love affairs, unhappy marriages, and the stark truth of her struggle as a silent tragedy of a once bright career.
Wartime style report describes a prison uprising at Joliet and Stateville with convicts, guards, and officials. National Guard units moved in as authorities sealed cells, conducted searches, and split lines to prevent a renewal of the riot. A Black inmate Raymon Berry died amid clashes as warden and guards tightened patrols.
Searchers comb the water near the Connecticut coast seeking Lt Vere Warren Torstennau who vanished during a Navy war game. Rescue teams scoured depths up to 1000 feet after the crash and no trace of the aircraft or crew had been found by morning.
Manila March 19 1188 news reports a flier named Glenn Brophy missing after 17 hours overdue from Mar ca port his plane with pontoons allegedly ran out over sea and disappeared Army aviators believed it crashed into the water Brophy was connected with We Gale Axio tian company and departed from Shangia le Manila on January St) with delays from allied units and authorities.
Reports say Emberto Maddatong, famed Dalian Hite and Sigler, died when their airship sank into the sea off Pisa. Among 100 survivors listed are Fansig Ceeroni and Mechanic-Serjeant Damante, who were pre kitted when the accident occurred.
A Philippine quake near the northern end of the islands injures several people. Local authorities and rescue teams respond as aftershocks are monitored. Officials urge calm and assess infrastructure damage across coastal communities.
March 19. The Toronto Times reports an organized protest from allied churches in Canada opposes efforts to lift the ban on liquor export clearances to the United States. The organized protests aim to prevent changes affecting liquor exports amid ongoing policy debates.
A chaotic report from Vera Cruz details a deadly critical injury and two more hurt in confrontations with Mexican police. Eyewitnesses describe a tense scene after a large crowd clashed amid unrest near a local venue yesterday.
In a harbor mishap at the Robert 5 Green hospital ward two men and a crew member suffered severe burns when gasoline released during repairs ignited. Rippa and Cearze Rippa, both near Lardins wharf, were treated after their clothing soaked in fuel flared into torches. They were extinguished by bystanders and taken to hospital. one man remained in critical condition as authorities investigated.
Unclear forecast notes cloud cover and cooler conditions for Thursday night into Friday. Some mentions of increasing winds and possible light showers and a risk of mist. Outlook calls for gradual clearing later Friday with moderate to light conditions in the marshwest area.
A weather bulletin notes continued cloudy skies into Friday with light rain possible. Forecasts from J. I. Jarbas of the weather bureau indicate slight temperature shifts, with Friday morning lows around 54 degrees and Thursday morning about 58, suggesting damp, cooler conditions.
Kenneth Winer, financier convicted this week on four charges of embezzlement, was sentenced to 10 years. A motion for a new trial was filed by attorney J. Franklin Speare in the Ninety fourth district court. Winer, president of the Winer Richards company, is said to be in custody, awaiting a receivership and financial records.
A Texas House committee reported favorably a bill by Representative Groves of Georgetown to combine the state psychiatric hospital and the state cancer and pellagra hospitals. The two institutions are headquartered in Dallas.
The Virgin Islands shift from naval to civil administration as Cor. Paul Martin Toasson of Sivacthmore, Pa., is named civil governor succeeding apt Walilo Taxiins, marking a milestone in US civil governance of the territory.
A bill proposed by Representative Tercell of Tel Aviv to amend employer liability in insurance solvency cases passed the house last night. The plan would require employers to cover insolvency losses for employees, expanding current protections.
March 19 1 Bern ie Tilehon reported a relief voyage to Horse Island where Viking survivors were taken aboard in medical aid. Doctors and crew arrived after the vessel Viking of Horse Island exploded Sunday night. Survivors were to be transported to hospital care at Taban while awaiting further assistance from American life cutter.
Fragmentary want ads mention selling refrigerators and cars with classifications and prices. The garbled text references an apartment with income, a $45,000 figure, and various misread classifications. No clear names, dates, or destinations are discernible.
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