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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1931
Page
1
A fragmentary late antebellum style column blends sensational brain research claims with social commentary. It notes alleged brain alcohol content and mocks prohibition era ideas while detailing New York merchants expanding shops and new delivery schemes amid wider barter and finance chatter.
Timmy Doolittle leads a high speed eastward flight attempting a west to east transcontinental record from Kansas City to New York via Cleveland. Reports note early fuel stops, near misses, and varied leg times as pilots push toward the goal while flying at over 210 mph average.
Treacherous weather conditions hang near the main air field west of Slaveland this afternoon. Hazard warnings persist as crews monitor the storm’s approach and potential impact on aviation activity. Continued on page 10.
Hay fever victims will have no high altitude testing available as the plan to study the disease is halted. Aerial botanist C. Durrant yesterday ascended to 5000 feet, but the experiment failed to yield results.
Louis Ceja, 25, Mexican national, was executed at the state penitentiary in Nevada by a method described as an improved process. He was convicted of the slaying of Charlie Fong, a wealthy Winnequean Chinese individual, and died after exposure to a chemical reaction used to generate lethal fumes. The execution occurred as dawn broke over the prison walls.
Forecasters predict the warmest spell in weeks to hit San Antonio and nearby counties through Friday night into Saturday. Highs near 60 expected with milder afternoons, while nights dip into the upper 30s. Officials caution scattered fog and light winds across the region.
The national observatory reported a tropical storm that crossed Haiti yesterday and lingered between Jamaica and Oriente province today. It moved slowly westward with diminishing intensity and posed no danger to the Cuban coast, though it may bring wind and rain.
President plans to depart Washington for Rapidan Camp in the Virginia mountains. Details indicate a presidential trip to the Rapidan area, with logistics and timing to be announced.
Three men robbed the Mild Creek bank at Mill Creek today and escaped in two automobiles. Authorities report an undetermined amount of money taken as the suspects fled the scene in a pair of cars.
Disjointed account from Minneapolis details a failed bank robbery at a venue dubbed Mustache Stage. Three suspects were arrested after authorities found rope and other tools in their room, with witnesses noting the odd disguise and improvised plan.
Ray Lambert Jr says he was fired after refusing to drop a lawsuit against Mayor Chambers and city officials over alleged misused funds. He claims Dr Wy A King ordered his dismissal and accuses city leaders of political retaliation amid ongoing court action seeking about half a million dollars.
The Al Capone income tax case was postponed to next Thursday from the original date. United States District Attorney George F. Q. Jalmron announced the delay and indicated Wilkerson would not be in Chicago.
Howell tops Oumet in a morning 18 holes match at the thirty fifth United States Amateur Championship tourney in Chicago. Howell fended off pressure from Francia Caimat of Base Fon as Tack Westland pushed Maurice J. McCarthy Jr. toward a decisive finish before McCarthy rallied.
Engagement notice for Carneliia Sieh Manny Whitney of Stratford Taw and New York, daughter of the late Mark Waysina Jr. and Mem Storeay Hrrhachor of Steat Tart, with Ves heen insteading the races at Batae toga will Whitney.
Colonel and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh will continue their evacuation flight to China on September 10. The plan was approved by the Annan aviation authorities and announced amid ongoing military and humanitarian efforts.
Sir Charles Barnett Hackworth Heene Saama of Coalbrookdale Shropshire a baronet dating to Henry VII era is the first baronet to accept government support and unemployment aid for himself and his wife. At 30 he receives 33.25 weekly unemployment pay and a 20 weekly pension for World War service. Wounded in war he is crippled and has tried to avoid charity while under government ward status.
A Democratie newspaper reports that Secretary of State Reenach Von Bucke will resign over the renunciation of the Austria German vngtoma pact. The article notes the resignation appears reliable and tied to the pact's repudiation.
Visiting Mexican official General Tolencia and entourage arrive by rail with wife and consul general to Gunter hotel. Police escort, meeting at depot, and a 95 piece police band planned at the hotel. Tolencia reflects on trade, military history and cooperation between nations amid a broader context of Mexican republic representation.
The republic of Guatemala informed the president-general of the League of Nations that it can no longer bear the burden of membership.
London reports Prime Minister Ramsar MacDonall leaving for Chequers after a brief cabinet meeting. The official transfer follows standard rest period plans as government routines resume.
Dizzying scene in Wadlington zoo as Edward Stevenson birthday party erupts in a wild roar off with the animals. Report notes the crowd’s stunned reactions and a judge’s remarks on visionary animal ethics amid the unusual spectacle.
Brigadier General Wolters announced that the East Texas field will resume production at 7 a m tomorrow under a proration order permitting each well to produce 225 barrels of crude daily with two wells exempt. The reopening follows martial law enforcement and railroad commission rules. Supervisors and agents will be under military direction as the order becomes effective.
Forecast calls for mostly fair conditions with moderate winds and near to 53 degrees. Winds will be light to moderate from the east northeast. A mainly fair pattern continues through Wednesday and Saturday with gradual warming efforts. no significant precipitation expected.
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