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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1933
Page
24
Asembling portraits of drivers and fares reveal a sly, intimate view of taxi culture. A driver named Cabey shares a restrained tale as Kes notes how taxi teams cover many sins. The piece suggests drivers know passengers well, including where they live, even when intoxicated.
The article recounts taxi drivers’ manners with drunken riders, noting threats, tipping, and a notable misdelivery story. It highlights San Antonio and New Braunfels incidents, then pivots to North Mexican industrial growth led by Col. J. A. Rubinson, Robertson, and the Monterey and Mexican Gulf railroad influence through 1895.
The article profiles Colore Robertson, key 19th century builder and impresario who founded Monterey Wire and Nail, Monterey News, and Monterey Brick, rebuilt Monterey’s electric streetcar system, and constructed the Mineral Railway and Terminal line into Sierra Madre mining regions. He owned Hacienda La Carcotta and erected a major sugar mill in Mexico, helped port and harbor projects at Tampico, and acted as a prominent political figure and adviser to Porfirio Diaz and the Jaraselian government.
Fragmented OCR notes reference Robartson and Col. Robertson connected to Mexico and U S negotations, plus Coviter and US army roles. Mentions Yokohama maneuvers and an imperial review. Content is garbled with errors and unclear context.
San Antonio office of the Division of Investigation plans 35 former dry agents to raid major rackets from liquor to breweries as the new unit reorganizes. Walter E. Brown says he knows only what press reports show. Washington dispatches note about 800 ex dry agents remain and a shift toward large offenses.
Relief applications swell unemployment rolls at relief headquarters in San Antonio. Texas relief administrator says more than 15,000 heads of families are on the rolls with a conservative estimate of persons affected in the area.
A Washington instruction urged postal workers to write money orders in Greek for Greek speaking customers. In San Antonio, Gus Jasenski, 91, suffered a near severed nose when a weed cutter swung and struck him, injuring a coworker.
Albany reports Governor signed a bill establishing the death penalty for kidnappers when victims are not returned before trial. The measure also imposes imprisonment for related crimes and targets offenses under New York law.
Fire department reports a short circuit in a refrigerator at the Bluebonnet store 1135 South Hackberry Street caused 10 damage. A separate oven incident at 188 Twtt Boulevard led to a small kitchen fire. No injuries reported.
Hyde Park August 26. Secretary Woodin assured President Roosevelt today the treasury is ample to handle the $3,300,000,400 public works program. He spoke after leaving the briefing at the summer White House, noting no inflation influence in the plans.
Mrs Benjamin Berger, who would have marked 53 years of marriage, died at age ninety. A memorial party planned by friends A J Walser and James Sapp was held for her on Tuesday evening at the Paschal Street home. Mr Berger survives with three sons, a daughter, and grandchildren in San Antonio.
President weighs finances after Woodin meeting as Treasury tightens gold enforcement plan. Officials discuss public works funding timing and refinancing, with four days needed to set enforcement machinery. Budget chief Lewis Douglas and adviser to London talks present for fiscal review.
Federal Judge Duval West and Commissioner Faul A Lockhart will remain away until mid September, delaying routine court business. In their absence special commissioner Acley V Knight has attended four times in 10 days, keeping operations running amid the vacation.
Agjulant Ame replaces Captain and Mrs Parker as head of Salvation Army relief forces in San Antonio. A farewell service will be held at the Social Service Center hotel on Sunday at 8 p.m. They depart for Dallas afterward with entertainment by the firemen's band. Speakers include Mayor C K Quin and Major George J McMurry.
Leonardo Tacha, 27, was accidentally shot in the left leg by a companion while fishing near his home on Castroville road. He received treatment at the Robert and Green hospital. Also reported: Ravecca Echevarria, ? of 208 Appletan street, treated for serious scalds to head and neck after falling into a container of hot water. Alton Wright, 26, of 127 Samples street, treated for burns from hot coffee.
Under Miss Ida Reynolds home demonstration agent a park project restored old country houses at the Welton homestead on Oat Island. Mrs John Walton conducted repairs costing four dollars. Rooms were rebuilt in early American style, with plaster walls and ceilings painted cream, windows cut through the tick walk, and varnish removed to reveal furniture quality.
Gilbert Nagel of 424 Main Avenue believed a street trick would keep his $800 diamond ring safe from a bandit who boarded his parked car near Brackenridge Park Thursday night. Nagel and George Cepeda were in the car when a gunman ordered them to drive to Funston Street. The ring was dropped during the struggle as the bandit fled. police later found the car on Broadway. Nagel searched all night for the ring with no result.
William Mayhall aged 7 and Jewell Mayhall aged 12 were treated at Reber B Green hospital for bruises after a side turning accident at Blanco and Fredericksburg roads. Santiago Morales 21 of 215 South Leona Street was treated for bruises after being knocked off his bicycle at Buena Vista and Leona Streets. Mrs Winnie Brown 48 of 1855 Ceralgo Street received first aid for a cut on her arm in an automobile crash at Stonewall Street and the Pless enton Rand.
A burglar entered F. H. Brown at 2227 Wert Gammeree street and stole meat fruit gum and cakes through a transom. The Hum ple fishing station on Hildebrand Avenue was also burglarized this day, per the manager’s Friday report to police.
Harry Parton of 42 Anderson Street reported to police that two men attempted a robbery at Walters and Anderson Kitchen area Thursday night. He was stabbed in the left shoulder, fled after a brief scuffle, and was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital. Robbers got nothing.
The city seeks a 4 injunction against Terrell Hills residents to stop sewer use after three days and cancel an 1923 agreement after paying $600 for three connections. Mayor O Grady and four others join as plaintiffs. Terrell Hills Inc dissolves, with successors and several individuals named as defendants. The suit aims to protect taxpayers and recover funds claimed unpaid.
A commemorative event marked the anniversary of the Kellogg Briand Pact signing. Speakers included Dr Seth Huntings Ben Bradley Mrs Borneo T Hote ina and Dr H Mr ashellon at the San Antonio Association for Inletun Wonml Dis armament and World Peace gathering held Saturday.
St Mary's university sponsors a Chicago World’s Fair exposition tour leaving August 27 aboard the Sunshine Special of the Missouri Pacific. Brother Joan J Hach af Nae University will lead a 70 traveler expedition with a stop at 5b Lows. F Ly Oy, Missouri Pacific general passenger agent, announces a booklet of 12 coupons covering admission and key instructions for the journey.
Officers of the Mexican chamber of commerce were installed at a special session on Wednesday night at 607 Svledar street. Henry O. Johnson was named president with Dr Guzman as vice president, Joe Zerbiche as secretary, P. G. Gonzales as pro-secretary, Jost Ramirez as treasurer.
Maj J D Guthrie represented the director of a mergenry conservation project in the Eighth Corps area and addressed the San Antonio Kiwanis club at the Gunter for their regular Friday luncheon.
Under superintendent Mrs Martha Roberson, thirty nurses from the Medical and Surgical Hospital served as hostesses at a dance benefiting an affected home at 827 Main Avenue Thursday night, showcasing nursing staff involvement in local charity.
A damaged Beverly California column quotes Al Smith praising plain speaking and a Chicago Tribune editor noting war spirit among German youth and a claim that women will wage future wars. The piece reflects early mistrust and social commentary on postwar attitudes.
Mayor C E Kuly and city commissioners brokered a three week strike at the Plock cigar factory. About 350 workers registered to return, with 250 already set for rehire. code minimums set wages and 40 hour week while penalties for miswork remain. Finck warned the plant could close if chaos continued.
Jews in the Army will receive furloughs during September and October to observe religious holidays. Soldiers stationed near home camps may go home, while others can travel to cities hosting celebrations. Holidays include Rosh Hashanah August? and Yom Kippur, with Passover dates listed, at Army headquarters in Washington.
Thieves Thursday night registered a batting average near .500 with three arrests in a wave of alley burglaries. A suspect attempting to steal from G. G. Alston, Gibbs building, climbed a fire escape but was caught. Two men were surprised breaking into Aleia'n rule store at 2627 West Cameron. both arrested, one on crutches. Courtland and Fort St. Marys operator B. McBride reported a Welch death.
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