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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1931
Page
1
A brief feature on Featurer Gyn. Inc authored by Arthur eee, published today. The piece outlines the company’s focus and market approach, highlighting its branding strategy and leadership.
A jumble of reminiscences and fantastical science notes blends a reminiscence of a famed 19th century New York beauty with dark reminiscences of hotel deaths and demolished landmarks, then pivots to a celestial report about a new planet P with a 44,000 mile diameter and a 30 0 day year. It also touches on wealth bequests and cancer research experiments, followed by speculative commentary on Sino Russian tensions and a long critique of gold standard economics.
At Toledo Ohio the trial of Nan Yellon’s $30,000 libel suit against G C Kinink opened with defense reading from The President's Daughter and The Answer to the President's Daughter. The case centers on allegations Warren G Harding fathered Miss Brittan's daughter and related letters said to exist.
In Oklahoma City on October 30 Mi governor Murray warned he may requisition food to feed the needy if required. He spoke before about three thousand people during a rally supporting his reform program.
Frigid weather continues for San Antonio and surrounds with a slight mercury uptick expected Friday night into Saturday. Lows near 58 degrees Friday. highs around 89 by Saturday afternoon under clear skies. Frost possible in some East and West Texas areas Friday night as general fair weather persists late Friday into the weekend.
The privately owned University bank asked students and local residents to withdraw deposits following a shift in leadership and a decision to discontinue the Austin bank. Deposits total about $130,000 with cash on hand enough to cover the amount.
In Chicago on October 20 a first visit occurred between the wife of Al Canone and Canone himself in the Cook County Jail. The two exchanged brief remarks and spoke for about an hour though details of their conversation were not disclosed.
Tree bombs were tossed in front of ten local labor homes in Philadelphia, causing hundreds to gather as authorities investigated. Initial reports indicated no injuries, with police suspecting a remote war drill or stray device related to ongoing tensions.
A westbound Memphis California Rock Island spectal train nearly crashed into an oven atitch just after midnight in Wister Oka Ort. No passengers or crewmen were injured as the collision was narrowly avoided and the incident limited to minor damage.
Bank tellers detected counterfeit American £30 in Belgium. Engraving featured a White House image, marking the fraud as a security lapse. Police pursue leads in the case, with authorities alerting financial institutions to scrutinize similar notes.
Washington Oct 8 The Navy League summoned its executive committee to meet charges by President Hoover that it spread untruths about naval policy Officials from New York City and Chicago named to the committee are Henry Breckenridge Gardiner Curden James etc The situation spurs speculation of a possible resignation of Secretary of the Navy Adams and a presidential commission to probe Gardiner’s statements amid a growing public clash over naval policy and the “Vig” program
Weather outlook for San Antonio shows Friday near 58 degrees with Saturday slightly cooler. Moderate winds from the east persist into the weekend. Friday into Saturday exam shows fair conditions with possible light showers and temperature variability.
Edna Goddard, nine, regained sight after De Leo Covert of Bellare removed cataracts that covered her eyes. Parents could not afford the operation, now she witnesses bright colors and moving objects at a Bellare hospital.
Continued efforts by certain persons to stop the inquiry into City-Central Bank and Trust, with subpoenas to witnesses planned next Monday and hearings set for the week. Depositors' committee members conference Friday to select new members, while questions focus on why banking officials allowed inquiries and details of bank liquidations.
Ed Crowder a 40 year old Houston bank robber died after a knife duel with a fellow convict in the Lastham state farm barracks near Weldon prison guards fought to separate them as Crowder suffered 13 stab wounds and died. Aubrey Scollexy jailed for Dallas county robbery was confined after the fight. Officials described the melee as brief yet brutal with a guard noted quarrels earlier in the day.
A man awakens during his own funeral gathering when doctors fail to certify death. Emma, his wife, has no pulse until artificial respiration and revived heartbeats bring him back. He and his revived spouse return home as mourners gather.
BERDIN Oct 90 Germany is ready to push for revising four reparations payments under the Young plan. Officials say they prefer an international conference of experts to assess reparations and war debts. A spokesman for the Wilhelmstaadse stresses Germany will not hesitate to initiate a moratorium if Voetac signatories seek it as an escape from postwar burdens.
An increase in steel orders in the Pittsburgh district boosts industry morale. Men previously unemployed for weeks or months began returning to work in mills, signaling a brighter outlook for the steel sector.
The sister of Marjorie Rambeau, Thelma Barshesu, was rushed to Hollywood Receiving Hospital for treatment after an overdose of a sedative, doctors said she would recover.
In Durant Oklahoma 2001 Senator Joe T Roningon of Arkansas challenged the silver standard. He spoke before about 1800 home scout teachers last night urging adoption as a major step toward world economic recovery and stability.
Wilming ton attorney William J. Filison plans to contest the will of Thomas A. Edison which left the bulk of the estate to his two youngest sons. Edison widow Ming Edison becomes one of the wealthiest women in the region with estimates ranging from 25 to 40 million dollars. The late inventor accumulated income from royalty payments and company roles, plus dividends from holdings and a monopoly in phonograph and moving pictures, fueling the vast sum. Contention centers on grounds for the contest and potential involvement of Edison’s other children.
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