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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR hints at two bylines and a closing note. No clear event, person, place, or date readable. Summary unavailable due to insufficient legible content.
The piece reviews remarks by GE president Swope and Meyer of Luxem bourg on wages and living standards, arguing high wages boosted prosperity via demand while warning against excess optimism. It contrasts US wage policy with Europe and notes a shift toward doubt about a quick recovery. It also includes brief anecdotes about a naval station accident, a boy saving dur ing a political scene, and a Colorado boy returning home after a presidential visit.
Hilwauker Wisconsin May 7 George Deerenger petitions for divorce claiming his wife has been missing for 87 years. The court heard the case as a prompt action following the long disappearance with unanswered questions about the couple's marriage and current status.
The Senate inquiry into campaign funds amid Cannon controversy sees Miss Ava Burroughs of Richmond refuse to testify after reading a protest statement citing court decisions. Chairman Nye presses for answers as witnesses decline to disclose additional reports, while Bishop Cannon watches.
Weather outlook shows warmer conditions with a rise in temperatures and light winds through the period. Friday and into the night expect higher humidity and possible showers later in the day with variable cloud cover across the region. Westward, coastal areas may see mild breezes while eastern zones stay warmer with periods of sun.
San Antonio weather calls for fair and warmer conditions after a brief norther. Thursday saw a trace of rain with a formidably cloudy afternoon. The Hill Country northwest may receive heavier rain and hail squalls as stated by the Weather Bureau. Kerrville to Comfort area extended, with temperatures dropping to 52 degrees Thursday morning, around 1 degree below normal. Friday’s forecast predicts a low of 58 and a high near 84.
A fragmentary report from Frivan Armenia dated May 7 notes the earthquake disaster with conflicting figures. One estimate lists 800 dead, another 7420, while 51 villages are destroyed and livestock losses are reported. The chaotic totals reflect extensive damage across the region.
In Harlan County Evarts area, over a hundred National Guardsmen were quartered in the armory after Governor Sampson ordered action to restore order amid months of labor unrest. Reports say armed men atop houses and fires have sparked terror. residents evacuated as plans were set to move troops into Evarts to quell the violence.
Major General Smedley Butler recounts posing as a bibliophile and sleuth to obtain access to Huerta and his army in Mexico City in 1914. He says Huerta signed an order granting him entry to barracks and officers, enabling scrutiny of troops and weapons. The tale, not previously published, was shared at a Unity States association dinner.
News in the Want Ads highlights several classified items. A testing engineer is sought, with phrasing indicating business opportunities and profits. Loans of 700 are advertised against securities, while several homes and rental properties are listed for sale or rent on Hyde Avenue Cooper Street and nearby areas with cash payments and quick deals.
Judge W W AeCrary said he will again call the jury to report Thursday or Friday as deliberations in the hold up and shooting of Kardow near Graham’s Red and White store continue. The jurors have been secluded since Tuesday evening and show no public leaning while the state seeks the death penalty.
A decree published in the official Gazette announces an extraordinary session of Mongreas Bay on May 22 to discuss a proposed national Tabor law and the foreign debt agreement signed in New York last July. The session had been postponed from April 30.
A fire swept through the One Hundred and Sixth artillery armory in Buffalo on May 7 damaging property. Captain William Speitel, regimental supply officer, estimated losses at more than $7,000. This incident disrupted central operations and necessitated immediate containment.
In the city court shortage report, fines receivable and accounts show totals and deficits. The document details misposted payments, unfinalized dispositions, jail adjustments, and appeals. overall the court’s cash account is short about $578,071.01 with specified line items and discrepancies.
Donovan Weldon former editor of the Bexar Facta and now campaigner for the Citizens Teague denied naming two detectives who knew the killer of pawn broker Wacry Karothin and claimed they would face arrest if it harmed their careers Weldon said he told grand jurors the men were dead and refused to repeat the names warning he would violate his oath continues on page 5 col 2
After a demand from Maury Maverick county tax collector, an audit delivered to Mayor Chambers found 5471.05 unaccounted for in coreporation court funds between June 1955 and March 1931. The report accuses court staff of docket entry errors and notes the mayor claimed no prior knowledge. Continued on page four.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Citizens League ticket with roseate rhetoric and false candidates. Names include Berowar chair, John Wheeler, Walter Swan, and McAlieter. Dayle KTBA and KONO broadcast. Mie ps at 138 p.m. WDAI. Powell admin ticket. Women’s meeting at 642 Highland Boulevard at 8:00 pm. vendors and organizers listed with unclear roles.
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