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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1933

Page

5

Dope probe sparked by federal prisoners in Leavenworth case

An inquiry into narcotics charges arose as Judge R J McMillan urged local authorities to investigate claims that dope could be obtained as easily in Leavenworth as on San Antonio streets. Eight men were sentenced on narcotic counts, including Frank Price and Talmadge Horton, who initially pled not guilty despite prescriptions.

Leavenworth Kan Federal Penitentiary San Antonio R. J. McMillan Maade McMillan Federal District Court Frank Price Alabama Price DeWitt Jal Aftencard County Charles A Bunny Blevins Robert B. Green Dad Talmadge Horton Cowt

Nude dancing at the fair ends after mayoral order

CHICAGO Aug 2 7 Nude dancing at a Century of Progress is halted by concessionaries at the Oriental village and midway shows. Mayor Edward J Kelly visited the fair and saw indecent acts including a Lady Godiva camel ride. He issued an order to eliminate such shows or face closures.

Oriental Village Edward J. Kelly Godiva

Violation of NRA Code Probed at Austin Cafe

State labor commissioner Jack Flynn said he is investigating reported violations of the national recovery act by an Austin restaurant. He noted the cafe reportedly complied with the $14 per week minimum wage, but allegedly charged $7 per week for meals, and warned drastic action if the claims prove true.

Austin Cafe Austin Jack Flynn Flynn

Bath Price and Horton Sentenced to Three Years in Leavenworth

Bath Price and Horton were sentenced to three years in Leavenworth and five years each with the latter suspended for five years on release from prison. Probation will follow the incarceration.

Bath Price Horton Leavenworth

Actress Sylvie Sidney Fears Knife To End Career

New York August 2 Sylvie Sidney says a surgeon's knife may cut her film career after throat surgery. If glands must be removed she would bear a facial scar and cannot continue the current picture with Maurice Chevalier. Paramount files a complaint. Sidney plans an extended Europe trip after doctor advised treatment. An actors committee urged her to return to work and continue the show.

New York Sylvie Sidney Hollywood Miss Sidney Maurice Chevalier Paramount Flen Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Sidney Europe Paramount Studio

Wealthy hotel owner slain in 15 cent hotel massacre

Sampel Marta 77, owner of the Erie house and two other hostelries, was killed in the basement after a throat slash. George Perry, a former clerk, fired on police in a 45 minute siege, was fatally wounded by Detective Bean and died in hospital. Tear gas bombs and a fire caused about 1000 dollars damage.

Louis Sampel Marta Erie House Marta Po- Nee George Perry Perry A. W. Bean Slayer

Fatal shooting of broker at sea aboard Bremen

Karl Werner Heye a 26 year old New York broker was accidentally shot in the head by his friend Charles Manger 22 of Los Angeles while playing with a pistol in their cabin on the Bremen. The ship docked at Cherbourg details given by Chief Officer William Dahme before transfer of Manger to Bremerhaven for German authorities.

Charbourg Frince Karl Werner Heye New York William Dahme New Bremen Heye Charles Manger Ls Angeles Bremen Dahme Manger Bremerhaven Germany

MONAP HUNT TRAIL SHIFTS TO NEW YORK CITY

The search for Lieut. John J. O Connell s kidnapers shifts to New York City after $40 000 was paid for the captive s freedom. Ex convict Manney Strewl who arranged the nephew s release is taken to the metropolis to trace a large group of Italians who held the hostage. Albany continues to hunt the finger man who arranged the seizure on July 1.

Albany John J Butch Finger O'Connell

Three Minute Relief From Periodical Pains

A periodical pain remedy named B. C. promises relief in three minutes. Prepared by a registered pharmacist it blends several ingredients to act quickly and without habit forming drugs. It is advertised for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatic pains fever reduction and nervous distress. Available in 10c and 25c packages where drugs are sold.

Cuticura Heals Severe Pimples Report

Miss Bernice Whitaker of Hamlin Texas reports severe disfiguring pimples covering her face. After four months of pain and itching she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, claiming the treatments refreshed and healed her skin following three cakes of soap and four boxes of ointment, with samples offered by Cuticura Laboratories.

Bernice Whitaker Hamlin, Texas

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