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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1933
Page
16
A fragmentary column comments on automotive lore, labor rules, and public figures. It mentions Mrs Hawkins reducing her work hours under NRA code, a Ford outing, and references to writers like Earl Derr, Baomel Or nus, and Fu Manchu. The text is garbled and contains mis-spellings and stray opinions.
The text portrays Fred Young as chairman of the Chinese National Party in Texas and adviser to Overseas Department of that government. It notes his Americanized appearance and speech, his collaboration with Dr. Wu to gain U S recognition, and his interest in Chinese art and cuisine.
Mr Young touts four hours labor for a soup dish and a radio program of exclusively Chinese music, sparking surprise among Antolans. Andy Smith, Ligon’s son, majors ROTC at Dallas High School, and Frank Hoover studies knee care in Iowa. Mrs Flossie Bayly Champion returns from vacation in Ly Davis mountains.
The monthly meal of Mia Ree ve Offleen' association in the Pan-Antzlean room at the Guile hotel Bop was held Wednesday. Attendees included Mal 11 La Kidwell mint Ralph Durkan and Brite Nowhwuner.
In Washington Weber, San Antonio Democratic boss, urged that prominent Bexar County figures receive federal appointments after August's state election. He discussed posts for Water Tynan, Sheriff Albert Hesse, and Dr. Mery King Robbie, and noted San Antonio’s bid for postmaster and $5 million in federal funds for army housing. He warned of uneven distribution and sought a square deal for local pols.
A 15 year old named Philisp Je of Blanco reportedly killed a large rattler that had been terrorizing the area since Wentheslay morning. The boy used a rock described as heavy to strike the reptile, ending its threat, according to Otto who witnessed the event.
San Antonio mortgage bankers demand more definite data on Home Owners' Loan Corporation bonds before they can evaluate options. The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association passed a resolution urging clearer marketing information as the HO L C plans to aid homeowners unable to keep current mortgages. President Samona G. Shamberlain outlined the plan at a meeting with bankers, timber men and others Tuesday at St Anthony.
Striking 300 cigar rollers at Finch Cigar company 602 Bucio Vista street plan peaceful picketing against attempts to hire strikebreakers. Mrs W H Ernst announces the drive to affiliate with the International Cigar Workers union at a meeting Sunday at Pecos and Matanoras streets attended by W R Williams deputy commissioner Pat C Jefferson state representative and Jon Arosteld of Austin organizer for the Signy Workers union.
The Ninety-fourth District court will be served by two judges for two weeks starting Monday. Judge W. L. Anderson of the Thirty-seventh District will preside in criminal trials while Judge R. E. Wright of Laredo will handle the tax suit brought by July of San Antonio. Anderson sits in the Ninety-fourth courtroom. Wright in the grand jury room.
Bexar County Judge Frost Woodhull to meet with Mal County officials and Governor Mirlem A. Ferguson in Austin on Friday over a $20,000,000 bond. The purpose of the talks was not revealed. The federal government will not provide more unemployment relief funds, prompting Texas to use state appropriations.
Two San Marcos youths, Robert Dolaine Jr, 17, and Ted Tech, 16, were returned to their homes Wednesday after being apprehended in San Antonio Tuesday. Officers said the boys ran away heading toward New Mexico on a washing trip. Ted fell ill from the rush in a box car and their companion summoned aid.
Bob Davis, 12, of 2905 West Houston Street, was stung by a bee on Wednesday and was admitted to Robert B. Green Hospital after sustained injuries. Attendants report the boy received treatment for the stings and related effects.
Lockhart and West were out of their city posts Wednesday morning. U.S. Commissioner Bay A. Locke and Federal Judge Duval West left for an unannounced destination and were not present at their offices. They were expected back later the same day.
The Boxae County Welfare and Employment Board appointed Youngs 0, Grook, Dy., F. Roblehaye, and Quy Bonham to the board, confirmed by County Judge Trust Woodhurst Wednesday. Two seats held previously by A. Toidone and A. G. Schodiw remain. Vacancies followed resignations of A. W. Grant, John Blekelt, and Tex Alehury. The board directs supervision of joanat, tellef, and aid to the unemployed.
W. B. Reynolds deputy prohibition administrator announced that the district four staff including Rennolds clerk and several agents will be absorbed into the Bureau of Investigation as the dry enforcement agencies merge. Employees fear loss of civil service status and retirement plans as reemployment applications arrive by Wednesday.
Fire of undetermined origin partially destroyed a three story building housing Lone Star Seed Co and JC Voss Ironworks. Damage estimated at 617,000. Early risers saw smoke from second and third floors and alerted Theo Voss, as crews fought the blaze.
H M Spry a 51 year old gasoline station operator living near Bandera road and Main drive disappeared from home. Police ended a 24 hour fruitless search with Spinelli and two companions seen near Davidson avenue. Mrs Spinelli fears he has been kidnapped.
A man from $.A. named K. Cook reported two railroad horns stolen from his car parked near a casino club over two nights. He said one horn vanished Saturday night and a second on Tuesday night while the vehicle remained in the same spot. Police were asked to investigate.
A man named B. F. Howell of 501 West St Marys street was attacked on his front porch Tuesday night when a group of hoodlums pelted him with stones. Howell escaped indoors to seek safety, reporting injuries and a rapid, frightened exit from the scene.
Ms. Marion Bablate of 147 Direli street appeals for aid in locating her husband J. W. Ba iste, 60, last heard from in Kerrville on July 2. She says Ba iste was last seen in Mier Wie and requests assistance from the public.
Firefighters scaled walls to fight a blaze at a five story seed company building at 222 East Giron Avenue. Two floors were harmed before the flames were checked. damage to stock and the structure was estimated around $16,000 with an additional $1,000 to ground floor areas. Owner Roberts suspects an electrical wire or flame from a nearby seed firm ignition.
A marijuana crazed Mexican prowler was captured by police early Wednesday after he entered the apartment of Mrs. D Schultze on Tim Golad Street. Officers Louis Stinmeon and Walter Schleyer chased him two blocks, restraining him with a pocketknife and a club. Police said he carried a half ounce of marijuana.
Jack Diorgon, age 1, living in Patrmant, Virginia, reportedly ate prickly pears and was hospitalized at Robert B. Green for recovery. Attendants described the fruit as the cause of his illness with Wednesday reports.
The San Jose Mission neighborhood rumors swirl about $5000 to $50,000 in treasure buried near the old grounds. Vet Harvey P. Graith oversees restoration work while workers excavate, hoping to uncover Mexican coins and artifacts.
Mr and Mrs Fisher of 1911 Durango Street fell prey to a con gang posing as Terhine movers in a Broadway scam. They withdrew 2000 in twenties after a charm and magic display. wallets returned with the warning not to spend. The four con artists, two men and two women, fled by train toward San Antonio, as police traced the nationwide scheme.
Charges of unlawfully establishing levies were filed in County Court at Law No. against C. A. Bell of Bervey's Drug Store at 120 East Houston Street and Jake Karman of a building on Alama Witold. The case lists addresses and ties to lottery law violations.
About 500 attendees are expected at a luncheon in Houston with reservations noted. Guy Donnain, chairman, cites the event as part of the Texan advisory board of public works activities. Ashburn of Houston will speak, with Mayor Quin and Dick Terrstl also on the program. Arthur Tard toasts.
Manny Strews, an ex convict described with a blackened eye, pleaded not guilty to kidnapping Joh J OConnell and allegedly taking part in a group that abducted the youth on July 7 and released him for $40,000. Strews was arrested in Monticello Sullivan County after a writ was granted by Supreme Court Justice Sydney F. Yoster. Authorities pursue a Bronx Italian network suspected in the case.
Former Okmulgee county deputy sheriff reports he was robbed and bound by Charles Floyd and two companions near Barnsdall last night. He says shots punctured his radiator as Floyd took his car and sped toward Tulsa, where he was released near a railroad crossing.
Newspaper reports federal investigators closing on Marc Gene and Verne C. Mlt- Ter in a tense pursuit around Union Station. Four officers and their prisoner Pintik Nah were moved as the Minneapolis case shifts toward a likely national manhunt. Millers previously linked to the crime are under scrutiny by authorities.
San Antonio employers reported to the past office Wednesday that workers had been dismissed and told to file grievances with a new NRA committee to handle complaints after September 1. Local firms total 3,504 with 19,231 employees. controversy centers on wage hikes, co operation pledges, and hurt local business as NRA drives roll out across cities. A meeting at the chamber of commerce outlined plans to publicize NRA messages to theater owners and clubs. A Belgian balloonist declined to enter Gordon Bennett races due to the Helgica’s age.
The writer cites Will Rogers referencing 1898 attempts to influence Cuba and global democracy, noting past ambitions and present caution. He argues against warlike intervention, urging staying home and avoiding entanglement, framing it as a moral lesson about engagement and prudence.
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