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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1934
Page
13
A rambling, gossip-filled column recounts brisk bus-stop sightings, a Bonnie Parker joke incident, and marriages and jail notes. It touches on Hage's fall entertainment, local theater figures like Bob YDannell, vaudeville plans for San Antonio, and racing season chatter including stable mascots. The piece names many locals and entertainers, hinting at social frictions and amusements around town.
County officials including Commissioner Albert G. Trewalter and County Judge Kost Woothual join a road protest against the possible re rating of Biato Highway No 2. A delegation planned to appear before the state highway commission in Austin Monday afternoon.
A patrol office was set up to coordinate with police and border patrol efforts in a defective building donated by Chief Owety W. King. The unit includes Senior Inspector J. B. Cartey and five others. Horace Kelton and J. C. Netzer will speak before the Laredo lodge Monday night.
In Buinal Texas last week a local secret service unit seized a gold hoard from 13 Gypsy travelers amid a dispute over a federal anti hoarding order. Louis W Schlesinger their attorney said the tribe follows a marriage dowry tradition with gold coins and jewelry. The custodial eldest woman holds all tribe wealth and the seizure has left the group stranded while seeking relief from authorities.
State Game Wardens filed charges Monday under County-Conplete Law No. b against eight men for cheating and unlawful dealing in fish without state licenses. Named defendants include W. R. Bayutte, Hatlie M. Miller, T. A. McCraty, Leo Ning, Joseph B. Younes, George Jamall, George Waltz, and J. R. Delgado, with listed addresses in Hatlie, Commerce, Medina, South Hackberry, Buen Vila, and East Commerce streets.
Mrs Jacks Marston of 115 Lewis Street reported a theft at a gas station where she traded a four and a half carat diamond ring valued at $1800 for nine gallons of gas after her car ran out. Detectives Ruhnke and Willhumson investigated with Mr and Mrs Marston, recovering the ring after the attendant refused surrender despite the debt being paid.
A Monday complaint in justice court named Jesus Lozes Jr., 25, of 1034 Somerset Road, for driving an automobile while under the influence. The case was filed in Judge P. Ohio’s court and the exact offense details were not clearly legible in the record.
Hyatt Geveia, grocer at 23 West Martin Street, was robbed Sunday night by two masked bandits who stole his gun and cigarettes. No money was recovered. police were notified. A church coffee tint machine was reported stolen over the weekend from Central Christian Church.
Judge R McMillan in federal district court dismissed the indictment against the Stansell brothers and two other physicians for alleged misuse of narcotic prescription privileges due to lack of prosecution after multiple delays. Prosecutors and defense had argued over witness availability and readiness to proceed.
Two delivery workers for drug stores suffered head and body injuries in separate collisions Sunday night. Police and hospital reports identified Edward Brenden, 23, of 2564 Michigan Avenue, knocked from his motorcycle, and Bert Cardovi, 34, of 490 Lei Street, thrown from his bike. Both were treated at Robert Green Hospital. A separate fire report notes a $10 blaze quelled by firefighters at Spice and Spin Chemical Company on West Whitler Street.
Three weekend automobile accidents left San Antonio with three fatalities and multiple injuries. Oscar Thomas Brown and Gabriel Flores died after vehicles strikes, while H. Murphy, a night watchman, died from a head injury suffered in a late-night crash. Frank Vera faces negligent homicide charges. Funeral services for Murphy were held, with Brown's services scheduled, and survivors listed for both families.
The Citizens' League group will meet Tuesday to draft plans opposing Bexar County's pro home rule charter. Meeting place not disclosed. informants say present officeholder is elected, but attendance from the league ward remains uncertain.
Richard Goffey a taxi driver at 215 Glass reported to police that a passenger robbed him of $9.18 after ordering a dash to a point near Gon revpel on Tol and Mitchell streets late Sunday night. The suspect fled.
Police report thefts from Grane and Falmer Pharmacy at 920 East Houston Street early Sunday. Items stolen include prescription whiskey ad value 550 and cash 35, with a safe looted of 350 at work premises Bundsy morte fauna. Also broken into steel cabinet at Lone Star Printing Company 417 North Atacho Street, with large supply of narcotics missing.
Federal district court in San Antonio and El Paso ordered the discharge of all federal probationers in this class. Judges Ro, MerMullan, and Charles A. Baynton presided as the Eighteenth Amendment ghost is deemed no longer haunting their cases.
Mrs Edna Saunders reports a robbery attempt at her home leading to charges against T C Dower and Russell Jones. Dower, 38, and Jones, 30, face robbery by assault and weapons counts, with alleged pistol threat and stomach hit during the incident at 121 Howie Street. Police say the man demanded $10 and assaulted Mrs Saunders and her husband, with the alleged confrontation near the Medical Arts building.
Horace Kelton Jr announced his bid for the state Legislature to oppose incumbent Representative Dwyer in Place No 1. District Attorney Walter Tynan, who had been away for two weeks, returned to the Bexar County courthouse office.
Farmers seeking tenants for Livin land may list land with the famebor employment service at the New Farmers Market plaza. A W Greene, superintendent, announced the service will help unemployed workers find rent sites and participate in summer food programs. Local labor will be placed first as onion shipments resume and harvests begin, with hundreds of jobs expected in onion, then cotton chopping seasons.
Reward O Quin and Laura J Veasey faced federal trial on charges of violating the Mann Act. The case alleges they arranged transport of a woman from Andalusia Alabama to San Antonio for immoral purposes on December 31 and involved Jessie Wilma Veasey, sister of Laura Veasey.
A man, Ray Turner, 98, of 915 East Grocker Street, was accidentally shot in the right leg when his son leaned a loaded shotgun. He was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital Sunday and listed in guarded condition.
A Santa Monica note mocks public figures and photographers in a playful riff about a Democratic president fishing and a Republican eagerness for a cameraman. The piece evokes humor through caricature of press practices and a quip about Sid and a future photographer. Tours, Will Rogers.
Harrison Howard, 7, and Brice Cochran with Wynn sought in a bold burglary at 845 North Viotes Street Belletts pierce. Police pursued Harrison after a car bullet wound, a chase ending at San Pedro Avenue. Cochran brothers and Wynn to face robbery by assault charges. Harrison to be charged Monday.
Gog Ali seles Heights will call for bids within two weeks to construct a 150060 stem and sanitary sewer system. Arthur M. Schula of the Water Improvement District says the Federal government approved plans for about 127000 for the line project with a 30 percent outright federal share, bringing total funds to roughly 159000. Bonding will secure the loan, and the project aims to put 270 workers to work over four weeks.
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