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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1931

Page

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Macmonnies Bust Of Whistler At Hall Of Fame

Frederick W. Macmonnies completes a bust of Whistler, praised for capturing the inner power of the painter. The piece is hailed as admirable and would justify a visit to the hall of fame, with suggestions of reproductions despite copyright questions. The column also touches on European boycotts and American defense remarks, including Hoover's views on the Virgin Islands. Tim Healy’s death is noted as a loss to Ireland.

Frederick W. Macmonnies Whistler Hall of Fame St. Gaudens MacMonnies Beaux Arts Paris Ball of Fame London

Weather Forecast for Saturday and Sunday

Forecast notes frost Saturday night with temperatures around 44 to 40 degrees and a high near 68 degrees Sunday. Winds expected to be light to moderate and variable, shifting to easterly by Sunday with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and warmer temperatures.

Antonis Coapt Rito Grande Valley Aundey Winda Suindey

Lone bandit robs First National Bank of Palestine

March 28 Palestine Texas police seek a 20 year old man who robbed the First National Bank at 8 55 a m as three employees were led into the vault. The robber fled in a green touring car with a hard top but was not found despite a swift search by a citizen posse and officers.

Palestine Texas First National Bank of Palestine Betwen Fmw J. Conner Velen Gilliam Grace Cooper Tetsona

Youth Has Second Accident in Week

Tom Smith a 22 year old, of 1911 Wyomin g street, suffered a hand laceration Friday while cranking an elevator motor after oiling a wet surface at the Alamo National Building where he works as assistant engineer. He earlier survived a near electrocution last Saturday at the same site and was treated at Robert B Green hospital.

Tom Smith Wyoming Street Vic Robert B. Green Alamo National Iiiding

President's Boat Off Georgia Coast

The Arizona, about 300 miles off the Georgia coast, moved northward in rough seas as a northeast gale kicked up waves over the bow and quarterdeck. Overnight the presidential party shifted from summer whites to winter blue suitable for Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

S. Arizona Porto Ico Virgin Islands Arizona Gborgia

Spaniard Fired for Giving Opinion

Madrid dispatch reports Gen Ricardo Chirtuce Lana, president of the supreme court martial, was dismissed from that post for an interview in which he voiced political opinions. He said a military dictatorship was improbable at the present time.

Madrid Ricardo Chirtuce Lana Aupreme

Tampico Closes Port as Gulf Storms Rattle City

Tampico, Mexico, March 28. The port was closed to shipping today due to what is described as the worst hurricane of the season. The storm caused considerable property damage in the city yesterday.

Tampico Mexico

Physician Victim Identifies Woman on Check Charge

Dr. W. C. Williams of San Marcos identified a woman in Floresville who defrauded him of 200 dollars weeks earlier. The woman, who claimed to need money, presented a letter of introduction from a Dallas acquaintance and a check Williams endorsed, though the Dallas bank had no account under the name given.

San Matscos W. C. Williams San Marcos Floresville Dallas

Plane fights rum caravan in Finland raid

March 8 in HWELSINGIVORS Vinland a caravan of 16 horse drawn sledges sought to smuggle liquor into dry Finland. An aviator in a plane fought them off with gunfire but police and customs quickly overwhelmed the raid. Several thousand gallons of liquor were seized.

Finland

San Antonio Men Held After Galveston Shooting

G. Scott of San Antonio is jailed in Galveston on no charge of assault to murder awaiting bond and the arrival of Jason from San Antonio. He was arrested yesterday after F. L. G. Truc hart, 70, also of San Antonio, was shot while walking through a hotel entrance. Truc hart was expected to recover.

Galveston

Press Closing Held Unconstitutional in Cuba Supreme Court

TIAVANA March 28. The Cuban Supreme Court of fourteen justices voted to condemn the January summary closing of nine Hoarana publications as unconstitutional. The ruling underscores state media control limits and marks a decisive moment for press legality in Cuba.

Tiavana Viont

Burke Custody Fight Heats Up In Two Cities

St Joseph Michigan and Chicago sources press claims to custody of Fred Burke, the Milan arrest target tied to the St Valentine Day massacre. Governor hearings in Jefferson City to resolve where Burke should face charges, with Chicago officials promising enhanced evidence.

ST. Joseph Fred Burke Chicago Mich Henry Cankfield Jefferson City Harry Ditchburne Burke Milan Cook County George Bugs Burle Clark Street Earl W. Mathews Michigan Toledo Ohio

Pick Jurors for Jones Trial in Third District Court

Only three jurors were selected to hear Lexie Jones in the Third District Court on Saturday for the ax slaying of Daniel Uhr. Juror R C Walker a furniture store man joined two others from a pool of 100 salesmen after a curtailed venire.

Lexie Jones Daniel Uhr Talesmen R. C. Walker Wexar County G. J. Matthews J. J. Wir Leveniremen Matthews Tair Jones Texie Jones Sean Dark Army Hair Uhr Iaken S. J. Chaniller Thillips

Increase in Taxes to Meet Deficit Studied in Capital

Washington discussions centered on funding a potential $700 million deficit. Lawmakers and groups debated tax increases but feared a presidential election delayed any major push. Allies questioned if higher taxes would pass before the next Congress session.

Washington, D. C

Tammany 10 Boost Smith for 1932 Nomination

Albany dispatch reports Knickerbocker News claims Tammany Hall plans to back Alfred E. Smith for the 1932 Democratic presidential nomination and push out Cor tinor Roosevelts influence. The plan followed a bloodwar conference with McConney O'Connell Murphy Sturphy Curry and Thierns, aiming to defend against Walker investigations and seize control of the state party. In Alaska, a diphtheria outbreak in Tammow flared again, overwhelming the only hospital with patients.

Albany Oday Tammany Alfred E. Smith Cortinor Ronady Tis Smith John N. McConey Brooklin Edward J. O'Connell Joseph Sturphy Rensselaer John J. Curry Majer Thirns Roy Murphy James 4. Walker Roosevelt Tammow Alaska Mareh

Controversial Letter From Beverly Wills Speaks On India and Tammany

In a short typed missive dated March 28, Beverly Wills complains of “pretty slektish” heroism, notes Chaplin as sole survivor, and accuses Republicans of exploiting Tammany Hall issues. He argues business is improving yet apple sales decline hinting at broader decline, ending with a signature from Will Rogets.

Beverly Wills Macch Gauholt India Chaplin Tammany Hall Tammany Will Rogets

Wheat Export Pool May Result From Rome Conference

The world wheat conference in Rome may yield an international export pool incorporating Australia Canada Argentina South Africa and India and possibly the United States. Delegates from 46 countries showed 46 differing views on solving the world wheat surplus amid ongoing discussions.

Rome Australia Canaan Argentina South Africa United States

Willebrandt Libel Suit Is Dismissed in Federal Court

ST. LOUIS March 25 A 1 million libel suit filed by former prohibition agent Gus Q Nations against Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt former assistant attorney general in 1920s regarding prohibition enforcement articles was stricken from the docket in federal court for failure to prosecute.

ST. Louis Gus Q. Nations Mabel Walker Willebrandt

Bowles Conviction Arguments Slated

MILLSBORO Ore March 28 Twelve men today were to hear the states final demands that they convict Nelson C Bowles Portland millionaire and his former secretary Irna G Loucks of the murder of Mrs Bowles Final pleas for the lives and liberty of Bowles and Miss Loucks were made by William G Hare and Wallace McCamane yesterday.

Millsboro Ore Nelson C. Bowles Portland Irna G. Loucks Bowles Miss Loucks William G. Hare Wallace McCamane

Police search for woman's body near Williamsburg Bridge

Police hunted for the body of a woman aged about 23 to 25 after a partial remains were found on the Williamsburg Bridge between Manhattan and Brooklyn. Medical examiners said the death appeared to have been staged by violence.

New York Williamsburg Bridge Manhattan

Truce Ratified Between Gandhi and Irwin in Delhi

KARACAY India March 2 All Indian Congress committee adopted a resolution ratifying the Delhi truce between Mahatma Gandhi and Vicr Roy Irwin by an overwhelming majority.

Karacay India Delhi Mahatma Gandhi Vicrroy Irwin All- Indian Congress Committee

Peseta Value Edges Up in Madrid Market

Madrid reports a further improvement in peseta value against the dollar with quotes at 0.20 to the dollar, up from yesterday's level. The latest figures show slight strengthening in the exchange market as the peseta gains ground in Madrid.

Five Children Dead as Colorado Blizzard Strands Bus

A Colorado blizzard halted a school bus 45 miles northeast of Lamar, trapping 23 children. Five youths perished among eight to fourteen year olds, while eighteen others remained in serious condition. Bus driver Carl Miller is missing. survivors are housed with area families as search operations continue amid snowdrifts and severe cold.

Holly Colo Lamar Cate Joh Stonebraker Alice Until Mary Wufnker Alfred Johnson Mary Miller Carl Miller Tost Miller Colorado Tintesilar Fridar Tribune Kans

Escapes Final Freeze of Winter By Warm Weekend Sun

A brief winter lull gave way to a warm Saturday as a northered system moved through. At Kelly field frost was minimal with ground temps at 29 degrees and frost lasting about 30 minutes. Weather officials predict steady moderating temperatures, back to March normals by midweek, with Saturday night lows 36 to 40 degrees.

Kelly Field Thiy Kureau

Want Ads Local listings and fares of 1928 notes

Classified snippets describe a grocery store rental with two living rooms at S20, a sale item priced at $450, job inquiry for an office manager age 35 with experience as credit man auditor and hotel clerk, weekly rents of $5.50 and $0.50 for a clean furnished three room apartment, adults only, a 1928 Buick Stanidari coupe in excellent condition with new tires for $205, and a reference to tracing wants in a Sunday issue.

Bnick Stanidari

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