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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1934
Page
11
A chaotic column discusses Patmos in the Aegean, its ancient monastery, and Mussolini’s air raid. It weaves in Royalist and republican figures, warns of war debts, and cites Chamberlain on England’s finances, with reflections on Trotsky, Stalin, and revolution.
Four aboard a private six passenger plane perished when it crashed in a field nine miles northwest of Lewisville after circling in murky weather. Pilot Harry Fowler 26 and passenger Jack Poole 40 both of Dallas along with Lilian Rose 28 of Dallas died, and Mrs Jewell Morgan also a Dallas resident was identified as the fourth victim. Fire raged for about 30 minutes as responders removed charred bodies and took them to Dallas. Witnesses said the craft struck ground with a violent impact after failing to gain altitude. The plane left Love Field for a local spin and was private owned. Fowler was a popular figure at the airport and a former World War I sky hero.
Partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday with cooler air. Low around 62 Wednesday night and high near 80 Thursday. Light to gentle northerly winds. Tuesday high around 65 with cooler Wednesday morning. East Texas and North Central Texas show similar trends with partly cloudy nights, cooler days, and light to moderate northerly winds along the coast. West Texas fair Wednesday night and Thursday with cooler southern and eastern portions.
Chicago authorities ban rough behavior around the Lincoln Park monkey cage after a chaotic scene. Two policemen and a staff member placed a sign reading Windly refrain from lapping or exciting the animals. A patron headbutted a wall, the monkey did the same, and many patrons complained of the monkey’s distress.
Washington April 1 chaos Roosevelt urged creation of federal mortgage associations to lend for home building or modernization. Senate must act on free loan bond guarantee of 210000000 while Rep Smith details plan. Construction loans up to 80 percent of property value for 20 years at a per cent interest. Modernization loans similar terms from 200 minimum to 2000 maximum repayment over 16 years with monthly or quarterly payments.
Shreveport, La. April 18. An armed band robbed a Louisiana bank at 9:39 am. The bank president said the robbery was led by a man whose features resembled John Dillinger, with the gang fleeing north toward Shreveport after seizing cash with a machine gun.
Birmingham April 19 A statement by Theodore Swann chief textile manufacturer says Secession may answer the Southern industrialist's fight to preserve his status and wages. Applause came from about 500 industry representatives in the South.
Springfield report says Helen Jester, 43, a widowed mother of seven, was shot three times and lay near death in a Pierce City hospital. The alleged assailant, a rejected suitor, is linked to the attack in a dramatic early-morning incident.
Red Berry admitted shooting Skeeter Claus on Broadway Monday in San Antonio. Claus hospitalized with a minor wound from a shotgun blast. Berry, once a Prohibition era king, now runs a night club and bar on Soledad Street and promises to protect his business. Claus faces indictment in the Embassy Club shooting. Berry says he warned Claus to stay away.
The city encounters friction as Mayor Quin attacks the fire and police civil service board, claiming lack of control over Police Commissioner Wright and criticizing the civil service system. He hints at plans for a health department civil service, while health official King seeks a larger budget. Controversy ties to board interceding amid threats to oust Police Chief Kilday.
In New York a 57 year old debtor, Wesse L. Livermore, told a bankruptcy referee he believes he will meet all claims, citing past success paying off large debts. His lawyers recalled his 1915 bankruptcy where he paid off a million dollars in two years. In Austin, Gal Yarbrough faces murder claims linked to the death of his adopted daughter Doris, who survived burns and testified about violence, with the jury deliberating amid the cases.
Weather forecaster Jarboe says cooler temperatures will clear murky skies from recent days. A low pressure system moving into the Gulf from Browneville brings moderate north breezes to disperse rain clouds. temperatures not expected to rise above 80 for the next 24 hours.
STATE Senator J Y Sanders Jr led in the Sixth district primary as returns from 22 precincts show Sanders with 4 4,126 votes and Wien 12,836. Sanders and Harry D Wien, state commissioner of agriculture, were the top two contenders to nominate a successor to Bolivar Kemp. Runoff determination depends on further precinct totals.
DETROIT April 18. Police are beaten and trampled while trying to disperse a mob of about 500 Negro men women and children protesting the closing of the University of Islam a Negro cult. About twenty persons received first aid.
Attorneys claim United States cannot be sued without consent as Tennessee based airlines including Boering Air Transport National Air Transport Pacific Air Transport and Varney Air Lines seek to block Farley’s cancellation of private mail contracts. The District of Columbia Supreme Court action asks damages and an injunction while the post office department says it will proceed with returning mails to private lines.
Joe Hobrecht a 31 year old convicted killer and gunman walked into Justice of the Peace court and posted 2600 bond on an assault to murder charge connected to a Broadway shooting that wounded Skeeter Claus. Detectives pursued murder charges against Berry Jr. while Hobrecht requested 25 witnesses for an alibi and denied waiving hearing.
A list of furnished houses and rooms for rent with monthly prices ranging from 38 to 350 and weekly rates noted for several properties on Broadway Macy Louise Grice Ashby Campers Avenue and surrounding streets. The ad mentions brokers and full housing details with calls to contact and view.
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