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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1931
Page
1
Today by Arthur Brisbane discusses the Boston Globe columnist’s reflections on contemporary public affairs and media influence in a compact opinion note.
A reader frays debate on forgiving European debts to fund armament and war deterrence. The letter urges Europe to pay its own costs, criticizes foreign finance, and warns against tax-funded bailouts. It contrasts past crises with calls for domestic industry and national self-reliance.
Philadephia Athletics and St Louis Cardinals battle to seventh game climax. Big Jarge Baro and Burleigh Grimes anchor pitching duel as fans flock to Sportman park. Pepper Morton honored amid wild celebrations and mixed recollections of the fall classic.
Jarboe of the weather bureau said the light rain Saturday morning did not relieve the heat. Temperatures will rise into the nineties with a Sunday peak near 90 to 64 degrees. Rainfall was minimal with only 0.01 inch locally and small amounts elsewhere in Texas. Expect partial cloud cover and possible light showers over the weekend.
The American government pledges to act in the Manchurian situation as soon as it is clearly defined. The commitments made to the Chinese government are not being fulfilled, prompting concern in Washington.
A faded weather item notes a low Saturday near 0 degrees and a high around 94 degrees with moderate winds. Forecast hints at a chilly night around 13F after a sunny day, and mentions additional weather details on the page.
A 93 year old New York woman stored bundles of ten thousand dollar bills in a brown skirt hem. Court agents found 150000 pounds hidden in her room and a nurse later retrieved a wrapped package of ten thousand dollar notes. The nephew prompted the court action and the money was moved to court custody amid renewed curiosity.
Wilkin Bypega and George Mitchell, both held at 229 Kendalia and 603 Mitchell Street, were charged by complaint with the slaying of Kewin Canali. Each faced four counts of robbery by assault with deadly weapon as Justice of the Peace John T Shook set bond. Readiness for murder indictments was noted as the Ninety-fourth District court grand jury convened.
Judge Frederick Steynns of the Seventy-third District Court will hold a hearing October 2 on a late-filed application to disqualify Jaws Shaw state banking commissioner as statutory receiver for the insolvent City-Central Bank. Depositors claim improper acts and prior insolvency, with Shaw and receivers named as defendants seeking dismissal of the petition.
The civil commission predicts future government stenographers will need horse sense and training, plus key pointing ability, after a Zen oral test of mind sharpness. Despite this, a record number of applicants applied before the time limit, totaling about 30,000 last year across the country.
WILLIAMS BAY Wis Oct 10 Astronomers at Yerkes Observatory photographed Ryves comet using the great telescope. The sun driven wanderer was observed just before dawn as it followed the sun closely after two months of hiding. The British astronomer I M Ryven living in Spain had been tracking the comet.
The final phase of Mitzi the blue Angora, named the wealthiest cat, unfolds with an LA auctioneering bid on 10,300 dollars worth of Mitzi’s furnishings from a 26,000 dollar home. The pet inherited the estate from Dr Mand Cain Tide, who died in October 1930. The cat died at 19 from heart failure.
Washington officials say the United States will not burden European nations beyond their means but will seek fulfillment of war debt obligations as possible. There is sentiment in Washington that discussions and the 1932 disarmament conference may lead to a general moratorium extension or a large-scale revision of all war debts.
The New Jersey Legislature adopted a joint resolution urging Congress to modify the Velstead Act to legalize manufacture and sale of light wines and beer. This marked the first move by the body toward prohibition reform since the Eighteenth Amendment became operative.
The department of communications reported that the Mezitay stencher Superiue was taken over by Venezuelan rebels. They threatened vehicle workers and landed men on the coast with armament to aid a revolutionary movement.
Tombstone Arizona marks its mining era glory with a four day festival. The event opens with a stampede of wild horses from the Arizona desert and emphasizes Tombstone’s historical role as a silver mining hub.
At the cemetery the undertaker handed out 114 dimes to attendees after the funeral for A. Th Milburn. The event followed Milburn’s final wishes and was performed by Det. 10 and the local undertaker.
In Sinton Texas on October 10 the defense moved for an instructed verdict after the State rested in the case against Newton Surbery for the murder of My sweetheart Dorathy Sampson. Judge Cox overruled the motion, and the defense opened with witness Alex Yarberry who placed Newton at home during the murder timeframe. Teachers and neighbors testified to Newton's good reputation, while a night watchman’s prior testimony was challenged. The state wrapped its circumstantial case after Sheriff Munt testified. a night session was canceled to allow more time for the motion.
A garbled street of rental entries shows multiple apartment and home listings with monthly prices and stray names. The text mentions owners and a few scattered phrases about notices and contact details, but many items are unreadable and mixed with extraneous words.
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