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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1931
Page
1
A lengthy Arthur Brisbane column discusses Secretary McAdoo’s plans, silver markets, and potential impacts on debts and international finance. It notes silver’s rise in Shanghai and the effects on global purchasing power, with speculation on Russia Japan Germany India China and future economic tensions.
A garbled report outlines a heated San Antonio political scramble over filling the vacancy in the Fortieth District House seat after Congressman Harry M. Wuch. People debate whether John W. Weber or Maury Maverick, with Carl Wright Johagen as a possible ally, will gain support from the Citizens' League factions and city leaders. The piece notes Mayor J M Chancery will not seek the seat and hints Weber could calm the crowd and influence the nomination, while party leaders weigh the balance between party unity and political leverage.
Classified ad style notices list numerous apartments, rooms, and houses for rent with prices per month and contact names and addresses. The text resembles a chaotic rental index with many misspellings but clearly includes listed units, monthly rates, and agent or owner references.
In Carmel a public notice reports a nudist group sought quarters but fled town after a public reaction. Madame Mathilde Gauiagartier claimed tampering and announced the group’s planned departure to an unnamed destination.
Edith Tiler, 13, freed from a windowless closet in her parents home after four years. Police arrested her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Tinsley, on custody charges. bonds set at 1000 dollars each. Doctors report she is 5 years behind in physical development and she remains in hospital care.
Forecasters expect ideal weather in the Ay vicinity for Saturday night and Sunday. Lows near 19 degrees and highs around 54 degrees with light to moderate easterly winds. Dry conditions continue into Sunday with mild air and water clarity improving across West Texas.
Amid confusion in San Pedro Motif district officials privately suggest a concealed mechanism triggered the fatal gun blast. No clear motive or method announced as investigations proceed with Washington, D.C. involvement indicated but details remain sealed.
Italian minister to visit Hoover amid wartime diplomacy as tensions with the United States and Europe are discussed. High-level talks expected to address strategic issues and political cooperation between Rome and Washington during a period of global conflict.
A government plan rewards ten Italian families with five room bungalows for having the largest number of children. The announcement, tied to Christmas, promises prizes for the year ahead and highlights the governor’s program.
In Moscow observers reflect on the Octalier revolution’s legacy as TOV Tansin allegedly halted a work radar on the Wive Nene plot, commemorating the Bolshevik triumph and the government’s orbit around Betonahy sore Visinnalent.
Court proceedings over the banks affairs continued Saturday morning with Judge Snapenbeck stating the inquiry would resume at 9:30. Witnesses summoned included R F Spencer director, A Larson, and Thomas Mulman as officials disputed the bank's savings status and depots. Depositors' committee aims press for clarity while banking officials testify about departmental structure and deposits.
Tee Wee Halph Goodwin, 24, SMU senior, was shot through the chest and seriously wounded in Dallas. He told officers two men tried to steal his car in East Dallas and forced him to stop. His home was listed as Waco.
Fire department records show a vacant house at AD San Vedra avenue sustained about 1000 dollars in damage after an apartment fire on Saturday. Details on cause remain undetermined.
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Labor leaders say a proposed 4 million dollar slash in the army housing budget would derail a long delayed program to provide decent public housing for soldiers. They cite reports that about 20,000 from the housing allotment may be redirected, delaying completion for years and increasing costs.
Mexico guarantees safe entry for priests visiting for the Virgin of Guadalupe celebration in December. Officials say they will admit travelers who enter as tourists and comply with immigration laws. The pledge follows expectations tied to Mexican religion laws limiting foreign priests.
Congressman J WIN Taylor of the Second District underwent an appendectomy for acute appendicitis at Baptist Hospital. Physicians reported a successful operation and expect a full recovery as he rests following the procedure.
Navy says revolters and an alleged army upsorter were disarmed in a bunker. A captive was held until police arrived. The report notes the captor struck the deserter with a blow to the nose and teeth were damaged in the struggle.
Washington reports a looming winter threatens 400 house employees who face possible layoffs as political control shifts. The outcome depends on whether Democrats or Republicans organize support in the capital offices and state agencies.
Relatives and friends gathered at the bier of Congress member Wurzbach on Sunday at the home of his sister Lillian Dinwiddie. The funeral followed a military burial service as the body was laid to rest until the final rites. Brother Dr. Geesel Waerabach recalled conversations with the congressman before death.
The article reports on a gang member's brother, Ralph, serving a three year sentence for income tax evasion connected to a Chicago mob case. The piece notes the brother’s imprisonment at Feavenworkt Ffeloval prison and describes a jailyard departure, with brief quotes and a scene involving journalists.
Charles A. Lindbergh appointed by President Taover to assist in supervising national aviation policy, joining the national advisory committee on aviation matters. The move signals a shift in supervision of America’s aviation future with Lindbergh in a key advisory role.
Kitty Tashman, sister of actress Lilyan Tashman, dies after a bell illness at a New York hospital. The tragedy follows the death of Lilyan’s sister and describes the family’s distress and hospital care.
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