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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1933
Page
6
Arthur Brisbane reports on a rapid shift in public sentiment as institutions react to a sudden move by leaders. The piece tracks how a decisive stand by authorities led to swift reversals and new policies affecting governance and public trust.
The article surveys varied views on the New Deal NRA and wage controls, noting workers and unions pushing for recognition, industrialists resisting, and WRA efforts to make reforms work. It contrasts European state ships, public works funding, and a rising crime wave as the nation adjusts to new measures.
Partly cloudy weather expected Saturday night and Sunday with low temperatures around 7 and highs near 5 degrees. Southeast winds light to moderate, with varying gusts and coastal conditions showing partly cloudy skies into the weekend.
Havana reports detail race riots and political unrest after American destroyer left harbor. Provisional President Cespedes promises reform, closer U S ties, labor protections, and aggressive prosecutions of Machado era officials. Prison eruptions, secret police actions, and exiled figures noted amid a week of upheaval.
ST LOUIS Aug 19 The epidemic of sleeping sickness in the district worsened with three more deaths reported yesterday. Since July 30 one person died and about 100 others were hospitalized. Victims include Dan Oshurh 54 Mrs Kate Fisher 54 of Darstdale and William Vollelic of Webster Groves with the disease continuing to claim lives.
Weatherman J. Jardue predicts little change over the weekend with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will range from a low of 75 Saturday night to a high near 95 Sunday afternoon, and highs on Saturday and Sunday about 95, two degrees above Friday. East or southeast winds will prevail.
Poona August 19 Gandhi enters fourth day of fast unto death dismissing British government offer to release him if he ends his civil disobedience campaign. Police and medical observers monitor his health as the situation remains tense and uncertain.
21 year old Rockefeller son of John D Jr arrived at Chicago Municipal Airport with a bodyguard after reports of a kidnap plot. He planned to fly to Boston where he intended to be safe and pursue plans as advised.
Berlin August 39 Nazi officials announce Jews barred from city public baths to avoid difficulties seen recently. The ban targets the large Wannser facility. censorship note cites security concerns and public order. The step follows tighter controls reported by officials and reflects ongoing anti Jewish policy.
Runge Mulere chapter plans agricultural exhibit at Victoria District this fall led by Cecil Ryan. Last year the exhibit won first and placed third the year before. Federal figures and dignitaries noted, including Baruch observing a birthday en route to Vienna for a hunting expedition.
Settlement ends a 60,000 worker dressmaker strike across New York New Jersey Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Grover A. Whalen of the NRA announces a collective bargaining right and a 35 hour week with minimum wage scales set for dresses under and over 3.78 dollars. Wages vary by job and location with outside New York City lower rates. The agreement includes jobber responsibility for wage maintenance and a wage differential tied to an industry code.
Industrial peace appears possible as strikes ease across regions. In California Santa Clara valley workers reach a settlement with higher wages promised after a governor mediated. Hollywood workers urged to return to work with arbitration later by the NRA Labor Board. Other sectors delay, with 10,000 Midwest steelworkers called to strike and 800 North Alabama miners threatening action. Textile workers in Newberry South Carolina staged a walkout of weavers in ongoing labor tensions.
Three radio patrols were dispatched to Pinck Cigar Factory at Buena Vista and 407 North Pecos after anonymous threats warned the plant or warehouse would be blown up. Police searched the area. no bombers found. About 1000 workers and 300 women picketed as a strike entered its second week, with Ed Finck unwilling to name who received the threats.
The Public Works Administration announced an allotment of 3,052,051 dollars for additional Ravine Projects across sections of cemetry and related sites. The plan includes a Mayville Hospital addition in Stapleton New York costing 2,272,051 dollars and nine erosion control nurseries at Mandan North Dakota Woodward Oklahoma Cheyenne Wyoming Elsberry Missouri Silverhill Alabama Hays Kansas North Platte Nebraska Ames Town with later addition in North Carolina.
In Missouri a referendum asks voters to repeal the eighteenth amendment with delegates to a convention in Jefferson City. The outcome will indicate whether Missouri joins the twenty one states already backing repeal and what impact on prohibition policy may follow.
Honolulu August 18 police said they broke up an organized movement to import firearms to Hawaii and distribute weapons to aliens. Officials reported six to nine arrests tied to recent gun registration violations and other firearms offenses.
San Antonin board of education president R S Mehefre announced the 1934 35 budget totaling 2 264 605 with no teacher salary reductions though some underpaid staff may receive adjustments. Operating appropriation 1 712 250 from interest and sinking funds 523 895 and building fund 18 700. A public hearing is set for 9 am next Wednesday with potential amendments if enrollment or needs change. The tax rate will be set January 1.
Miss Elsie H Morris, said to operate the Lost Mine of the Padres near Jamson City, was jailed on May 12 1943 charges of stealing 2590 from Mrs Suzanne Newton of Lured. Deputy Musgrave and Frank Matthews arrested her after investigator A J Goetz alerted state authorities. Police indicate more executives may be implicated and three men were arrested with Morris and released after questioning. Morris claims the mine is producing gold silver and copper and could yield 1500 daily. she calls the charge a frame up.
In Seville province a state of prevention was in effect to curb strikes and disorders under a public order law. The measure allows authorities to avert unrest, reflecting tense labor conditions in the area amid ongoing disruptions.
A gang smashed plate glass at five downtown San Antonio businesses including a 3.2 beer outlet and a bar. A black roadster was seen fleeing the scene, with stones shattered windows at Brunswick Dalk Coleuchee, Green Hall, Haines Flaherty tire firm, Dairyland store, and Weber Showcase. Police suspect youthful vandals amid reports of hundreds of dollars in damage.
An OCR fragment lists apartments and houses with multiple month references and street addresses. It mentions Wool 121 Nolna, Panam 117, Colimghan 220, Saint Marys 3008, Woodlawn 124 avian, and other scattered entries. The garbled data suggests a real estate or rental listing page with dates misread and inconsistent names.
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