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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1931

Page

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Modern marvels and finance rise in New York bustle

Arthur Brisbane surveys a lively scene in Manhattan as steel orders, Rockefeller plans, and dreams of progress mix with stock market ease. He notes 14.7 percent employment growth, 43,383 industrial firms, and a focus on Verne inspired visions alongside political remarks from Grover Cleveland’s anniversary and Roosevelt’s praise.

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Bowles Trial: Physician Testimony on Husband Murder

In Hithshong Oregon on March za a physician testified for the defense in the murder trial of a Portland man’s wife. Coroner’s witness Dr Frank Menne challenged the verdict while testimony from Dr Nelson C Rawler described the fatal stabbing as presented by the defense.

Hithshong Ore March C. Rawler Portland

Chicago man dies in bathtub in San Antonio apartment

Wealthy Chicago man William Jacobson traveled with family to San Antonio for his health and was found dead in a Gramercy Place bathtub. Police report a possible asthma attack as the cause while investigators note a seized diamond, money, and bonds from the scene. Jacobson’s wife and three sons, including Seymore, survive along with other relatives.

William Jacobson VLO Chicago San Antonio Jacobson Tscobaon Seymore Jacobson Bon An Onio A. Bachnowits Winneo Gramercy Place

Vets Bureau Mails Over Two Million In Aid

The Velerena bureau reports mailed 2 328 926 to ex-service men in the region, with 1 100 applications still on file. Since the adjusted compensation act amendment, payments to GRA veterans continue as clerks work to process remaining claims.

Jural Velerena’ Bureau Kfeurer GRA Tieiale Nati

Weather Forecast for Sew Antonie and Coast

Forecaster notes NW winds strengthening Friday over Sew Antonie area with near gale risk. Temperatures dip with frost possible inland Friday night. Coastal winds ease later Friday into Saturday as high pressure builds.

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Berlin Accepts 75 Million Mark International Loan

Berlin authorities accepted an international loan of 75,000,000 marks today as the first step in desocializing German public utilities. The loan initiates the sale of Berlin municipal electric works for 30,000,000 marks with control to be placed largely in American bankers' hands.

Universal Service Berlin

Pope Presents Rospigliosi Library to Vatican

Detroit capitalist Lewis Mendelasohn presented the valuable Rospigliosi library and archives to Boswing for the Vatican library. The collection includes books gathered by Pope Clement IX during his pontificate from 1607 to 1699.

Vatican Lewis Mendelasohn Detroit Rospigliosi Boswing Clement IX Hospiglosi

1000 Brigands in China Are Jain

March report from KTURIANG notes government claims to have routed bandit Communists in southwest Kinngel province, killing 1000 in four days. Government says locals were coerced into tribute and now inhabits resettle, marking a decisive victory in the region.

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Bank Robbery Report From Philadelphia Bank Heist

Philadelphia bank robbed of thirty five thousand dollars. Eleven armed men raided the City National Bank and Trust, forced employees and two policemen into a bank vault, and took cash while escape details remain unclear.

Phildadelptna Mateha INS Sandita City National Bank and Trust

Wood sets new world speedboat record in Miami Beach

Mareh 20. Gar Wood launched Miss America IX to three runs on Indian Creek achieving a two way average of 101.0 mph and a high one way 101.351 mph on the southbound leg. Porter and the American Power Boating Association certified the record, surpassing Major Fr. O. D. Se grave’s Windermere mark of 88.70 mph.

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Outbreak in Celhouse FE at new prison triggers alarm

A prison riot broke out in Celhouse FE of the northern circle at the new penitentiary shortly after noon. Warden Heney and State Prison Superintendent Col Whipp led guards across the river as a special legislative committee adjourned and departed.

Biniusile Prnientiary Celhouse “Fe Heney CG. Agn Old Penitentiary Frank D. Whipp Hill

Testimony Ends in Murder Case Near Burnet

Testimony concluded in the murder trial of Will Ed mandson, charged with killing Bret Bolinger, a bachelor recluse and farmer near Lane. The district attorney presented the state’s case as the jury heard Dep. Spry and Hammond from Burnet testify.

Grorgatows

Air and Cooler Weather for Eight A Seen by Bureau

A spring thuderstorm dissipated overnight bringing expected several days of sunshine and cool air to San Antonio and surrounding areas. Winds shift northwest with Friday night and Saturday cooling to near 44 to 46 degrees. Rain totals in the state were modest with Austin at 1.08 inches and San Antonio at 0.75 inches.

San Antonio Br J. T Darboe Weather Bureau Etale Soecies Columb Austin

Hum an War On in Valley Fruit Free

A historic Valley town mirrors price wars with CMA restaurant slashing costs and offering fruit free with meals. The bumper grapefruit harvest prompts a promotional push as prices fall from 30 to a reduced percentage while a local bank and utilities adjust fees.

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Jury Agrees to Tolemengy in Murder Retrial

Ajury in the fourth district court found led guilty a defendant named in a retrial for murder. Sentencing to imprisonment was set as the outcome, with testimony focusing on witnesses including a county commissioner and hospital superintendent. The case involved plea discussions and agreements on an alternate punishment, with jurors sworn in and a prior bench arrangement noted.

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Painter Wanted and Various For Rent Notices

Want ads list 25 painters needed at Standeleh Field and reference Ulass. Also offers of improved blocks on Getmvin street with attractive rents for a four room apartment on West Trussell. Trade clear lot valued at 10 to 38 with names Sea Claes and 143 Ate. Miscellaneous local notices reference Worley Tah wat DP and Crockele 240% neeopty.

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