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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1931
Page
1
The article describes Premier Laval of France, President Hoover, and other dignitaries at a White House reception and dinner. It notes Laval's demeanor, a translator, and comparisons of Laval's features, with remarks on French titles and a background of European politics. The piece blends anecdotal color with reflections on leadership and imperial history.
A teen, seen by eyewitness Joe Cornelius, threw a rock through J I Hasluck jewelers on East Commerce Street at 10 30 p m Friday. He grabbed wrist watches and jewelry, injured his hand, and rode away on a bicycle. loot value estimated at hundreds of dollars. Police are investigating.
In Washington DC tonight crack boy orders from seven countries contend for the international championship. A speaker must deliver a minute speech defending or criticizing his government with support from contemporaries to win a silver trophy.
Bankers announced a rescue plan to provide cash to Chicago's 14,000 teachers after a payless period since April. They will assist the school board and city administration by buying recast warrants where possible to ease funding and keep schools running.
In Chicago about 10 small cinemas reopen after a two month lockout marked by 15 bombings. Movie operators agree to a 20 percent wage reduction as conditions end and work resumes.
Advertisements show rents for houses rooms and furnished apartments in Highlands and nearby areas. Prices range from 0 to 425 dollars monthly with several 350 to 450 dollar listings and weekly room rates. Interested readers contact Mary Laas Crockett or Mary Tom Crockett for complete information.
In diverta court the juror calmly sat in the jury box while a fresh panel was drawn after an accident summoned another juror. He then sought to try his own case claiming 20000 from his uncle for alienating his wife. The uncle drew the judge’s attention to the nephew on the jury.
At a Saturday meeting of stockholders and depositors committees three plans were outlined by Arthur C. Burnett. The options include forming a national bank from City Central assets, creating a holding company, or liquidating the San Antonio agency as a private financial concern.
The forecast calls for continued cloudy and cooler conditions in Los Angeles area through Sunday with temperatures near seventy degrees. In West Texas the Penhanle region is expected to see mainly fair, cooler weather while San Antonio and surrounding territory face partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures into Sunday afternoon.
Doris Jean Duke, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jolim Dhike and granddaughter of Mayor J J Duke of Cenr al, Pearsall, Texas, was injured when a bale of cotton fell on her while she played on the Pearsall Gin Company lawn Thursday. She was expected to recover from the injuries.
Houston court returns verdict against former federal prohibition agent George H. Wilkerson after deliberation. Judge T. M. Kennearly set sentencing for Monday as the case concludes.
A man named Gollee Satur day says a masked bandit held him at gunpoint near 1625 North New Staufels Avenue and robbed him of $4 as he was leaving Friday night. The incident, reported by O. Ballard of Man G. G., remains under investigation.
Winnie Ruth Judd, 20 year old wife and minister's daughter, surrendered to face murder charges after the bodies of Miss Hedvile Samuelson and Mrs Agnes Le Roi were found in trunks shipped from Phoenix. She claims self defense describing a struggle that led to both women being killed over four days. A bullet wound to her left hand required removal of the bullet and prompted fear of lockjaw. Her lawyers say the defense will be recognized and no prejudgment should occur.
Weather notes show moderate to light winds with varying cloudiness. Temperatures expected to rise slightly on Saturday with cooler nights. Weekend outlook includes scattered showers and dry spells, with no significant storms anticipated.
In Colorado Springs on October 24 a man named Rev G King begins to present a self defense plea over the July 20 killing of Lewis Palmer 10. King's account asserts Palmer did not recognize him and provoked the incident when seated in a parked car with King's daughter Glinda. The defense contends the confession was coerced from Glinda during questioning by officers.
The city council plans to call the bond at the regular Monday meeting. Stettler said Sagure day. He added no changes in bond disposal are expected and actual municipal work should start within three weeks. The five percent rate was reduced to Couramt a bale per cent, Steller claimed.
Oct 24 report lists Cecil Clyde Groves II of Harwood died from injuries after a motorcycle collision en route to Lavling with Lewis Wulf. Groves sustained chest and leg injuries. Wulf injured jaw and knee. Groves left hospital Saturday afternoon to his home. Milk Maids May Vie notes intercollegiate milking contest invitation between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Speedy detective work tracks three men suspected of a reign of terror and four robberies within 15 hours Thursday and Friday. Police say two used a stolen car later found with fingerprints being studied. One victim was Alex Moore of 421 Grapeland Street. another car theft occurred at 212 Tennessee Avenue. Further details continued on page 2.
Colonel and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh arrived at Newark at 0:24 after a cross country trip from Victoria South Carolina. The journey lasted 36 hours 42 minutes with an air time of 10 hours 8 minutes. They came home to a house of mourning following the death of Lindbergh’s father Senator Dwight W Morrow.
Hollywood reports Tom Mix has reentered films after three years with a circus bringing a small menagerie including his horse Tony and 18 other horses, six mules, two dogs, a canary, and a 2600 pound bull named Tan Baney as he plans several new Western pictures.
Three men died in an abandoned coal mine near Trinidad Colorado when exploring with open lanterns. They were unemployed miners hoping to work and were killed yesterday in the shaft that has been idle for years.
Two American women were jailed with male prisoners in Juarez, Mexico, after being arrested for speeding. Their husbands reported to the U S Consul and said police misused orders by placing the women in a cell with men and treating them roughly. The Juarez chief of police apologized and promised a full investigation.
El Paso reports allege a counterfeit currency scheme tied to a Colorado bank failing. Six men arrested after lengthy probe, with supposed plans to move 40 000 dollars in fake notes and pass 1000 American money. Jurisdictions included Colorado, Wichita Kansas, and El Paso.
President Hoover and French Premier Laval held overnight talks at the White House on Franco American efforts for world recovery. They agreed on joint actions by central banking systems to restore confidence and stabilize finances. A statement outlining conclusions was expected later, with further discussions to follow at the end of the day.
The Army Air Corps announced a test of five Lockheed lowering aircraft of a Kohn experimental type, offered by the Detroit Aircraft Corporation at 166,322 dollars. The price includes spare parts, machinery, and engineering data. The Army will conduct experiments with the planes.
Federal building notes that gangster Al Capone was sentenced to five years and ten thousand dollars on major counts and one year ten thousand on misdemeanors. He was ordered imprisoned at Leavenworth immediately, with provisions for credit if higher courts overturn, while bail and supersedeas were denied. Capone showed stiffness and shook hands with attorneys as the judge ordered transport.
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