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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1935
Page
3
A chaotic report notes the vote petition was disposed of after a morning session. Two groups led by R. J. Oliphant opposed the calling of an election. The proceedings referenced orders, referenda, and committee powers, with details garbled but indicating the petition was submitted and then ruled on.
A man pled guilty to theft in county court and received a 90 day sentence. The case involved stolen property valued at approximately $100 linked to a resident, with authorities naming the suspect and the courthouse as key entities in the proceedings.
Dan Rowse of Schertz pled guilty to simple assault and was fined five dollars. In a separate county court, Charles J. Mattins faced charges for a devastating assault on A H Siegert, special agent of the Texas and New Orleans Railroad Company.
A social column notes engagements and forthcoming nuptials among San Antonio families. Ed Burk, J W Reilly, Ras man, Gilasscock, George Swat snd, Milton Randa, and others are mentioned in connection with wedding plans, visits, and society events across Texas and nearby cities.
GN DiMibb was installed as new president of the San Antonio Public Service Company in the Pay Service building. His wife and 1-year-old son Nilea drove from Chicago. Chubb, previously chairman, becomes president. Col. W. K. Tuttle moves to chair. Chubb has 14 years with American Light and Traction in St Louis. Mrs Chubb and Nilea plan to move to San Antonio.
Leaman Koeagnnsmith, recently convicted of unlawful possession of a machine gun, was released from the Bexar county jail on a 2000 appeal bond after a hearing before Judge Everett F. Johnson. The judge denied Lebman's motion for a new trial and sentenced him to two to five years in the state pen. The Court of Criminal Appeals at Austin received notice of appeal from Lebman's attorney. The bond was signed by Agron Ku and Solomon Lehman, the defendant's father.
Washington Aug. 8. Secretary Morgenthau announced the resignation of J. G. Layli assistant general counsel of the treasury but would not say if the move was tied to policy disputes. Senator Vandenberg said he understood Layli had sent a blistering letter to Morgenthal repudiating gold clause contracts.
The city commission approved a 1000 appropriation to acquire a gravel pit for street repair. Property between Castroville road and Leon Creek will be used by the city. Named parties Paw Steffies Lang are referenced in the fragmentary text.
Thieves took a pistol valued at 10 dollars, clothing valued at 80 dollars, and two coal and fountain pens from Otmar Cerhosek at 2418 Smith-Young tower. Reports also list C B Green at 923 Roosevelt avenue and Mrs J W Akers at 2022 Blane road with items missing.
Cordial invitation to Saturday night dance at Loxetto Hall on August 10. Dancing for gents costs 250, ladies admitted. Charles Lux TAdy is invited along with other guests.
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