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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1931
Page
1
The piece surveys religious strife in England, Gandhi and British India, New York crime waves, farm policy shocks, and a Brussels miner relief cut. It blends commentary on ritualism, law, prohibition, and political mood with scattered portraits of figures and events shaping early 20th century concerns.
The readable parts indicate a weather forecast noting warmer conditions midweek with a low near 4 and a high around 78 later. The text is heavily garbled with names and stray terms, but mentions temperatures and a general warming trend into Thursday with winds and a weekly outlook.
The defense rests after a three minute testimony from a young witness in the murder trial of A. B. Johnson, foreman, for the killing of Ollis Tan Asics. County Athearnacy Morrin Scurlock then heard from Robert Tn Williams, fiance of the dead girl Elizabeth, who identified Johnson as the killer. Williams recalled the church scene and the later death of Adams, with Williams present at the Fort Arthur First Methodist church.
Police investigate theft at a station where a cabinet radio was taken from in the daytime hours. The incident left officers puzzled about the missing equipment and its possible connection to other crimes in Mamion on March 14.
Brisk winds and rising temperatures forecast for South and East Texas as weather conditions shift. J H Darboe of the weather bureau notes mild rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours with a 50 degree minimum Thursday morning, up from Wednesday’s 61.
City detectives from the local squad face formal charges in county court. WW Littlepage is charged with aggravated assault on a complaint by Edward Arnow of 18 Filth Street. TL W Jackson is charged with malicious mischief on a complaint by Mrs A Price of 421 Avenue PR.
NEW YORK March 200. The Cinema Corporation of America sues Komal Bercovici author for declaratory judgment claiming rights to a talking picture based on his scenario Volga Bantman. The suit seeks to determine ownership of motion picture rights and interferes with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Salt Lake City March 26 The court will consider whether the alleged confession of Jean Wayle to Elling of Sam Frank Jeweler should be submitted to the jury in the murder case. Delay in proceedings continues as the issue awaits ruling.
Silas Stenwen, chairman of the Atoce liean committee, announced today that a determination to overcome obstacles to economic recovery will be launched at the forthcoming congress of the International Chamber of Commerce in Washington on March 3.
Batavia March 25 reports new eruptions of Mount Merapi since Sunday. Villages near the volcano have been evacuated while groundwork for reconstruction from prior eruptions was underway. Incidental lava flows advance toward surrounding areas, prompting precautionary measures.
The Texas railroad commission heard for the first time whether restricting oil production violated anti trust laws. Dan Mandy, former governor, and Orville Bullington questioned witnesses including C. W. Tomlinson of Howard-Ulasseovk field. Moody, attorney for Lastex, pressed for proration enforcement amid claims some operators refused to join. J. Cholgon testified that proration secures oil purchases for wells and guards against pipeline issues. The session noted potential oil from January 1 in districts, now reduced from 14,000 barrels to 1,700. Continued on page 3.
Baltimore March 26 The American College of Physicians heard Dr Robert M Snell warn that excessive drinking causes drinking or partening of the week. He said liver cirrhosis occurs in about 10 percent of alcoholism cases and cited Mayo Clinic data from Rochester Minnesota.
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals questions the Texas Supreme Court in Austin about whether the criminal district court has exclusive authority over divorce actions in Willacy County. The panel notes a pending rehearing and possible certification of a question to determine if the court system properly allocates jurisdiction between trial and criminal courts.
In Portland Oregon on March 2 the defense in the case of Nelson C Bowles and Tema G Loucks announced their closing arguments. They rested after Miss Loucks testified denying that Bowles or Loucks wielded the knife that killed Mia Loucks in her Portland apartment on November 12.
New York report describes a chaotic incident in which a 23 year old salesman, Philla Lehrman, was struck on the head by a shoe wielded by Mrs Cardell after Pinch allegedly pinched her seat. Ushers and bystanders joined the fracas prompting detective involvement and a hospital visit for Lehrman.
Eye witness testimony at the Thicks seventh District court Wednesday described the Cincinnati era incident during a Christmas Eve party at Mex guest residence. Witnesses testified a gunman with two pistols fired one shot. Melan Chamberlain, a soldier, died on the hall floor after intruder James McKenzie entered armed. Jurors and testimony details reveal a tense capital case with discuss of prior McKenzie conviction.
A double funeral is planned for Melson Wakefield and his bride of one week. He killed her in their home after a recent marriage on March 17 in Del Rio. Wakefield, a student at West Texas Military Academy, lived with his mother here as authorities investigate the shooting and its motives.
The battleship anchored at St Thomas harbor at 649 am as President Hoover planned to arrive later in the morning. The report notes his ports and movement during the Virgin Islands visit.
In Washington March 28 a government survey indicates signs of improvement in the business climate. The report notes growing optimism among firms and financial indicators suggesting a rebound in prosperity for the coming months.
In Chicago March 23 a man named Swoboda testified about the assassination of Alfred Lingle. He identified Ian Brothers as the fleeing man in the subway tunnel, describing a blue suit and a gray dressed man who ran after the shot.
Fragmented classified notes mention rooms for rent with living rooms for low monthly price, a furnished four room apartment on Reedon Street for rent, and job ads including a Dictaphone stenographer position. Other items reference accommodations for poor and people and general opportunity notices.
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