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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1933
Page
11
Arthur Brisbane reports on wealth in a dynastic society highlighting three brothers and a prominent Indian woman. The feature analyzes power, finance, influence, and public perception shaping status among elites.
A sprawling, garbled column references editors in New York and politics, mentions Chester S. Lord and the New York Morning Run, cites Mellon fortunes, Harding era trivia, a Creek Indian heiress Hanna Anderson, NRA wage talks, and a Spokane crime tale, all in a fragmentary OCR mosaic with varied periods and tangential asides.
More than 10,000 Salt Antonians employees benefited from the National Recovery Administration campaign to raise wages and employment. By Wednesday morning 11 a.m., 10,943 workers from various firms had certificates of compliance turned in at the San Antonio post office, with smaller firms and monoline shops among early signers. Postmaster Lucas directed daily reports to Houston as the drive expands, with a chamber of commerce meeting planning a broader canvass of the city.
Partly cloudy to cloudy Wednesday night and Tuesday with light to moderate southerly winds on the coast. Temperatures peak around 74 Wednesday night, Thursday near 0 above freezing, with Wednesday morning around 47. Includes coastal conditions for Went Texas and Pantimdte region with chances of showers late Wednesday night into Thursday.
A museum in Wakefield Virginia George Washingtons birthplace displays an 1782 almanac. It advises bald men to wash hair with red plant extract at dawn and dusk then rub with honey. The quirky tip reflects colonial era remedies.
In London on August 3 the dollar traded around 4.41 to the pound with fluctuations. Demand eased later and the close was about 4.4614 to the pound, up 2.12 cents from yesterday’s final. In Paris on August 2 the dollar weakened to about 19 francs, down from 9.14 francs yesterday, equivalent to roughly 5.26 cents.
Weather forecaster H. H. Jarboe says a southerly breeze will offset high heat in San Antonio through Wednesday and Thursday with highs near 95 and 94 degrees. Overnight the city cooled to a low of 74 as Gulf Coast breezes swept in and cloudy skies with possible showers were forecast for the Panhandle and state ahead.
Washington An announcement by Senator Copeland chairman of the special committee says a senate investigation into crime will begin with public hearings in New York on August 14 and 15. The inquiry will focus first on kidnapping and race horse doping scandals.
CHICAGO Aug 2 The artificial larynx installed three weeks ago for Fred Bendlige, a stenographer, has already allowed him to speak. Doctors Joseph C Beck and M Reese Gullivan report the patient has learned to talk despite cancer necessitating the removal of his larynx. This marks a notable medical achievement.
VALENTIA Ireland Aug 20 Officers of the Italian air armada base announced today that until General Balbo could bring over his air armada by August 10 he would return to Italy via the Azores. The decision was made because of potential adverse weather and strong winds near Saint Valentin as evenings grow unsettled.
A violent dispatch from Berlin reports executions by guillotine and an atmosphere of fear as Nazi leaders secure power. The piece describes multiple beheadings and public display, alongside new grand jury actions in New Orleans amid election fraud investigations and martial law rescissions.
A series of air attacks on Kolkai village near the Bajauri homeland in northwest India was reported with no injuries. The strikes mark a second attempt to quell unrest as authorities expected further bombardments today.
A Havana bus drivers strike sparked violence with one person killed and twelve hurt in street clashes near the capital. Security forces reported hand to hand fighting and the attack occurred amid protests linked to transport worker tensions. Authorities called for calm as investigations proceeded.
Wheat again hit the limit up at the open amid reports of heavy crop losses fueling the advance. Other grains moved higher in early trading across major U.S. markets with gains extending to limit suggestions before later trimming. Reports from Winnipeg and analysts cited crop damage as a catalyst for the surge in prices.
Houston Buffs sold left fielder Stanley Keyes to Rochester in the American Association league. Rochester needed an outfielder and acted as a farm affiliate for St Louis Cardinal ties. The deal was announced after the Buffs faced outfield shortages in the season.
Brooklyn real estate and fight promoter Nathan Baskowity was held in indeterminate custody today as police disclosed an alleged ransom demand of 225,900 dollars for his family. Investigators described the case as a high-profile kidnapping plot tied to his business dealings.
A blistering heat wave grips New York and nearby areas for a fifth day. Dozens die and hundreds seek shelter as humidity soars. In Coney Island a wooden balcony collapse injures many spectators, mostly lightly. Cities including Pittsburgh and Newark report fatalities as the region endures extreme conditions.
Oklahoma City Aug 2 7 News on the Charles Urschel kidnapping breaks with the family silent as federal agents pursue the abductors nine days after the abduction. Tulsa operator Jon Galtte discusses with Urschel council members while outsiders are barred from Urschel offices in Oklahoma City and fears of new developments mount.
Local veterans group adopts a formal resolution endorsing President Roosevelts national recovery campaign and will support businesses displaying the NRA sign. Adjutant Val Dage announced office hours on the courthouse third floor from 8 30 a m to 12 80 p m and a volunteer will staff the desk for veterans’ inquiries.
Mud against Vols Hy Gunningham and Bonner Cunningham and an unnamed man allege conspiracy to receive and conceal stolen property linked to a $500,000 stock of arte beads sold through Commercial National Bank. Bonds set at $15,000 for Cunningham and Bonner. other bonds rise to $25,600. two men released on bond. Court appearance with attorney Dave Watson. no statements from the defendants.
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