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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1931
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane weighs global mood as tensions rise in Asia with Japan extending pressure on China. Warned by fruitless foreign debt and gold hoards, the piece predicts wheat and copper prices may climb while Canada’s gold potential grows. A hypothetical shift to a universal language is discussed amid financial and cultural concerns.
Federal court in Chicago heard testimony about Al Capone allegedly living on Palm Island Florida with witnesses from various trades including a butcher, baker and landscape maker. The case described cash payments for supplies and rumored income, with a deputy marshal detaining a man named Andres found carrying a pistol. Jurors listened as occupations suggested Capone’s wealth and lifestyle, while the trial continued into the next session.
Adolf Titler pledged to President von Hindenburg his services to unite Germany under Chancellor Bruening. He wore the Iron Cross as he promised to meet internal crises and pursue national political unity with negotiations ahead. The speech appeals to “men without a country” amid the country’s political turmoil.
Reno dispatch reports Edith Gould files for divorce from her husband of long standing in Nevada. The former society figure, once part of a high profile marriage, eloped in 1920 with Carrol Livingston Wainwright and now seeks legal separation.
Chicago clergy case details a pastor discharged over alleged misconduct with a housemaid. The report references a retrial request and ongoing church disciplinary actions involving Rock River Methodist Episcopal authorities.
Arthur Pressett, a boy from 2922 Drawdy Way, was fatally struck by a car while crossing near Lion's Field. Wesley Haywood, 95, was arrested for drunken driving and failing to stop. R Nell Campbell and Phil Simmang chased the driver after the crash as the Black boy’s family moved from Florida recently. The vehicle ran out of gas before officers arrived. the boy died en route to Fort Sam Houston hospital.
Billy Marshall Wurebach a one year old boy, son of D B K Wurebach of 207 Cliff Avenue, was struck on East Commerce Street Saturday night and taken to Santa Rosa Hospital with a fractured skull. Witnesses said the child crawled across the street from a store before being hit by a car driven by J I Weibardman of 742 Kalley Street.
Mrs Henry Moya of 202 Thirteenth Street surprised two burglars in her home at 8 p m Saturday as she returned. The men fled in a yellow open car. descriptions included two white men wearing khaki trousers and garments. Contents of the house appeared disturbed.
In Logansport Indiana mourners at the funeral of A. G. Milburn were given dimes by the undertaker as the customary tribute. The payment reflected the decedent's late wishes and the local funeral practice observed yesterday.
Geneva dispatch reports Chinese government expects troops to re occupy areas in Alanchurin zone today after Japanese invasion. Nanking notes to the League of Nations say Japan must indicate withdrawals this week. Tokyo protests, citing Chinese actions against Japanese in China and a Shanghai boycott. Japan claims bandit activity in Kirin and Chiangmai regions prevents withdrawal. Mongolian shipment alleged as part of dispute.
The Japanese government drafts a note to the League of Nations asserting the bombing of Chinchow in Manchuria was necessary to protect Japanese citizens from Chinese bandits. Foreign Minister Shidōhara expresses confidence that the United States sympathizes with Japan and won’t act to embarrass Tokyo. War Minister Minami claims American opinion is swayed by Chinese propaganda and that air attacks on Chinchow were acts of self defense, not a misjudged stance.
Washington officials weigh Manchuria tensions as Japan acts in Asia. President and Secretary of State Stimson monitor developments with care. State Department declines comment, saying the situation is delicate and under study. Continued on Page 4.
Weather report notes a low near 26 and high around 90 through the day. Forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions in the southern half and hot readings across the region. Calm to light winds expected with possible radar updates later today.
Former secretary of state Marybridge Colby told a WEAF radio audience that no justification exists for canceling or reducing war debts owed to the United States. He cited Europe’s loans under Liberty Bonds, noting Congress funded loans to Europe while arguing they must be self-supporting and repaid.
Edison remains in a groper unable to distinguish tin and near friends as family releases a bulletin at 4 30 p m stating no noticeable change in condition. telegrams and cables from around the world carry hopeful but forlorn messages hoping his strength returns to tide him over illness.
Defense and state attorneys were given until Sunday noon to prepare the charge to the jury in the murder trial of Frank Stracken. Johns is named in the case. The judge will read the charge to the jury Monday morning.
Mrs. Ethel Lee Trasner Waebert filed a dismissal in Los Angeles on October 10, ending her suit for 3206,000 against Kennedy’s new spouse, Guy E. Hudson.
Washington dispatch reports a 10.5 million bale cotton crop spurring federal action. James C Stone and Caleb Williams, cotton members of the Federal Farm Board, head to New Orleans to plan shipping arrangements and bridge export gaps.
Chicago Oct 10 A divorce granted to multi millionaire Bar old BF McCormick from opera singer Ganne Walska shortly after he filed his bill before Judge Daniel Trute. Walska, who spent years in Paris and later returned to Europe, had a troubled career in the United States and was involved with various husbands and operatic ventures.
Manuel Tellez, retiring ambassador to the United States, declared on his return to Mexico City that there is not a single problem that may make relations with the United States difficult. Tellez is said to be elated by the rebound to Chile.
In Linton, Oct 10 Newton Yarberry denied knowledge of the mysterious death of his farmer sweetheart Dorothy Symons in a dramatic District Court session. He claimed they were friends not engaged and said he was at home asleep when she was murdered on July 30. He described their relationship as friendly and not romantic and testified Dorothy had left her home after alleging her mother had wronged her.
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