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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1931
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reports Catholic doctrine on private property and equitable distribution amid labor unrest. The pope condemns class conflict, calls for prayer action and sacrifice, and cautions against excessive capital concentration while warning unions on strikes and public ownership debates in Britain and Russia.
In Washington a busy week ends as President Weaver's recreation plans conflict with a laborious trip to a mountain fishing lodge. Secretary Wilbur and top interior bureau chiefs search for a location to centralize government funds and manage finances.
Weather forecast notes a moderate tailwind and mild temperatures with light rain possible. Forecasters expect cooler evening humidity, with chances of showers in coastal areas and higher winds near the hills. Local advisories suggest carrying light rain gear and checking updates.
May 16 AP report notes Hoover watching wage scales and labor unrest as President Coolidge and officials discuss maintaining living standards. William Green of the AFL warns workers may resist wage cuts, while government claims no broad wage reduction and industry adjustments occur. Secretary Mellon cites deflating markets and calls for stable standards of living.
A man reported he was held up and robbed of 50 dollars by a Mexican who threatened him with a pistol near Milam square shortly after midnight. The incident was described as occurring under the influence of a drug with the assailant described as glassy and erect in appearance.
Lennard, 48, associate professor at Haglind University, Wisconsin, drowned in Lake Michigan last night. His companion, I. Richards, 35, lecturer at Magdalene College Cambridge, England, was rescued.
In Chicago, a plea before Judge Rudolph Desert involved Mrs. Gorilla Preas seeking contempt of court against her former husband Larry Preas and salmman. She claimed Jewish custom would not permit a divorce until rabbinical authorities granted it. She said she had a legal divorce last December but ecclesiastical authorities would not recognize it yet. She noted remarrying would be impossible under current circumstances.
In Los Angeles on May 16, Biloheel Romdnoff, once described as a financial adviser to Hollywood, was held for arraignment on grand theft charges. A second accusation cites a claim by actress Olger Bneldaova and her husband Nicholas Soussanin that they entrusted $3700 to Romdnoff, who admitted using a false name but said he planned to repay the money.
Swedish soldiers have been withdrawn from the Aadalen district as a general strike in sympathy with striking workers continues. Tenders indicate order will be maintained and the area remains under focus during the unrest.
Fire snapped through Atika Friday night driven by a stiff wind destroying many homes and leaving numerous casualties as smoldering embers swept the town for hours in a disaster that overwhelmed responders.
Chicago May 18 A little cluster of buildings that were once nearly all of Chicago old Fort Dearborn reconstructed on the lake front was dedicated today as the first exhibit of the 198% world's Fair. Panhandlers in Berlin May 16 The orthodox approach to any man by a panhandler in Germany begins Herr dektor can you Ardvantage de daken of the pride of Gerroana in University degrees and pride which makes it the usual thing for degrees to be noted on calling cards.
Madrid May 18 Papal representations protesting the destruction of church property in Spain were under consideration by the Republican government. A justice minister statement indicated a push toward separation of church and state, with a constitutional convention and advisory board to draft terms. The papal nuncio met with President Alcala Zamora Torres amid protests, with a decision pending Vatican stance. Cardinal Segura Srenz, criticized for Catholic urging, was reportedly en route to Rome.
In Atarfe near Granada, four residents were killed and ten wounded when locals defending a church clashed with anti church demonstrators arriving from Santa Fe. A car crash killed the chauffeur amid ongoing anti church disturbances across Spain.
Atwood Michigan on May 15 reports residents cannot step from porches due to traffic. The village plans to relocate the entire settlement about 80 feet from both sides of the new state highway. Historic homes near the road have prompted the move to reduce danger and preserve old dwellings.
Mexican authorities won t hand over suspect Alvedo Sanchez to the United States over the murder of 11 year old Merle Springer near Leming. Nueva Laredo officials predict Sanchez will eventually surrender as locals provide support for his attorney. Detectives traced Sanchez to Nuevo Laredo two days after the girl s body with 27 stab wounds was found.
Fire Chief J. Bo warned residents Saturday against burning trash or brush within city limits. Two brush fires near Truex Street and Trae Street threatened nearby homes and required fire response efforts. The notice urged residents to extinguish any outdoor fires promptly and avoid endangering property and lives.
Mostly fair weather expected over the weekend with scattered low clouds. J. F Tarboe of the Weather Bureau predicts a warm spell continuing. Saturday night low around 64 degrees. Sunday high around 84 degrees.
Washington May 16 The total surplus of wheat for export and carry over in the four principal exporting countries on May 1 is estimated by the agriculture department at 703000000 bushels. The surplus a year earlier was 611000000 and in 1929 702000000 bushels.
Traders of the government party propose reducing the Japanese army by three divisions abolishing several military institutions and amalgamating military schools to cut army expenditure. The plan targets major reforms across the armed forces and aims to streamline defense costs.
Chicago May 46 The University of Chicago received a collection of original manuscripts correspondence and autographed first editions by poet Jerriet Monroe known as the high priestess of poetry. The transfer occurred yesterday and expands the university archive with significant Twentieth century verse material.
A boy whistling "Three O’Clock in the Morning" at 603 El Paso Street drew a passerby to a police station. Officers Valdez and Weisman found him with a second youth in the act of breaking into Gay’s Ecenll store, arresting both.
SACRAMENTO Calif May 16 The senate last night defeated an assembly bill that would have appropriated 75000 dollars to buy and maintain an airplane for Governor James Holph Jr The rejection halts plans for a state aircraft program tied to the governor and raises questions about executive travel budgets and state spending in the ongoing legislative session.
In New York on May 16 Mrs. Coprers Strong of Santa Barbara California reported a pearl necklace valued at 280000 missing after a report of a theft.
Sergeant Charles Sueller from the town hall received a call about Emma Girard owner of a delicatessen last night. A sergeant told Mrs Girard her records show she was held up by three men and another person earned $25 just moments before. confusion over identity and address arose.
Nellie Rodriguez 18 and her sister Josephine Hodde report a man and two young men abducted Nellie in a station wagon in the night. The vehicle drew up on a curb at Cherry Street and sped away with Nellie after her sister shouted for help. Police circulated descriptions of the suspects.
Santa Monica May 16 A resolution proposing a seventy percent reduction in immigration quotas was adopted at the American war mothers convention as a step toward solving unemployment. The measure urges Congress to enact the cut to relieve job pressures.
Secretary Francis Adams of the Navy calls for modernization of American vessels to add cruisers and destroyers to place the United States on par with the world’s leading fleet. The article also notes shifts in popularity among local clubs and figures amid a dialogue on bright ideas and public interest.
Classifieds show a $4000 loan request against income property with interest paid by borrower and brokerage. A property sale lists $2600 asking price on Tener Boulevard with details about rents and modern conveniences. Other items advertise a model car, a 2400 coat, and an ad writer service.
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