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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1931
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane surveys global tensions as Laval and Japan loom in press and public discussion. He contrasts France’s strength, U S fears, and Japan’s rising assertiveness with a vision of aerial warfare and economic strain, warning of a world reshaped by new weapons and political stances.
A pair of men in a sedan staged a string of holdups Thursday night in a 1 hour spree. They robbed Carl Dinner at 1/0 Terrell Avenue and assaulted a watchful victim on Fads Avenue. They hijacked a car with a pistol threat, robbed Lilian Gorson and Keller, and looted a gas station at Gibson Filling. A nickel pistol was described, and the duo fled in a tan Le Sabre sedan. Police seek the suspects and warn the public.
The notice lists numerous rental offerings with monthly rates and locations such as 192 W Rimirs and 240 Areyie. Prices shown include 38 and 435 for certain units, with mentions of 15 for a facility and 3.00 for wreck. Several lines are garbled but indicate apartment availability, house rent, and related terms in the local real estate section.
Elmwood Path police report a disturbance as a resident cried Help burglars are at my home. Officers rushed to the scene drawing pistols but found no burglar, while a bottler key and exploded container were noted at the rear, with the magistrate offering a cautious explanation.
After a rainfall of nearly half an inch early Friday morning San Antonio and surrounding areas expect partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday. Temperatures are forecast to rise with Friday night temperatures near 60s and Saturday peaking around the upper 70s as the bureau predicts.
Japanese delegate to the League of Nations council reports government intent to withdraw troops from outside the railway zone in Manchuria within three weeks. China promises to halt alleged antisomyneds agitation there.
Al Smith plans a charity appeal to rally national support and community aid. Former governor and Columbia University president Nicholas Murray Butler will join, speaking at 3 02 15 p m Eastern Standard Time in Wallington on a Sunday night.
A report from Northern California relief leaders notes an influx of unemployed men from the east and midwest seeking work, challenging the region’s employment efforts and stressing relief committee plans. The document, prepared for city majors and councilmen, outlines the scope of the job crisis and potential solutions.
Hurley Harts Hop at Tucson Arizona reports unclear OCR text referencing travel from the Pacific coach to Washington by airplane and a plan to remain near there rather than proceed, with fragmented phrases about departure and details left unreadable.
In Washington the French premier Laval and U S president Hoover begin three days of talks amid deep Franco American rifts over disarmament security and reparations. Officials see little chance of quick agreement as both sides hold firm on core positions, with broader world issues including debt and military prep on the agenda.
Forecasts call for mild nights and cool days with moderate winds. Expect a tempered early week, with Friday night bringing a light chance of showers and Saturday remaining partly cloudy. Daytime highs hover around seasonal norms with no major storms in sight.
Judge Frederick Bravens of the seventy third District Court ruled the court lacks jurisdiction to hear a four part suit seeking removal of State Banking Commissioner Shaw as liquidator and to compel additional inventories and findings. Attorneys for the Banking Commissioner argued jurisdiction does not lie. the judge agreed, noting Shaw as a state officer not subject to the court. The case moves toward possible appeal and further actions regarding City Central Bank and Trust Company assets.
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh depart Rock Springs Wyoming amid threatening weather to return to Englewood New Jersey from Victoria B C. They mourn the death of Deright W Morraw, Senator Morrow’s father, and look forward to reuniting with their 18 month old son James A Lindbergh Jr. The top concern is the baby’s well being.
Laurence J Sloan of Standard Statistical Co New York told the Tendon committee that a national emergency proposal may pass next month and that the worst of the Depression is past. He said business prospects should improve gradually with stabilization.
KEW YORK February 2 New Mexico rodeo rider Omen Crosby of Carlsbad was shot by a patrolman during an argument over a 15 cent cab fare. Crosby allegedly grasped the officer and struck, drawing return fire that struck him in the heart. A hotel cabby and Crosby’s friends witnessed the melee as the officer fired.
Arguments between counsels held up a hearing in a case seeking to restrain San Antonio officials from issuing 2 150 000 bonds. Plaintiffs Ralph Thompson and Stanton Wall sue to halt the bonds as invalid. The hearing recessed after motions and arguments, with action tied to annexation contest and a secret meeting that approved the ordinance backing the bonds.
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