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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1933

Page

6

Modern Parades Crime Costs and Auto Debate

A rambled digest critiques NRA parades and crime costs, cites a New York opinion piece on cars, and notes August Heckscher turning 85 with a vow to pursue generosity. It touches on crime statistics, insurance payouts, and the value of mobility for both work and life extension.

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Quebec City council seeks ban on German Jews in immigration

The Quebec City Council, in an IP-A reed Hon motion, unanimously asks Minister WW Gordon to prevent immigration from Germany. The proposal targets German Jews being forced from Spain and seeks to curb entry to Canada.

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Antonia Area Weather Forecast With Variations

Partly cloudy weather expected in Antonia and surrounding area. Saturday night minimal temperatures near 72 degrees with Sunday reaching around 102 degrees in parts. Winds vary, mostly easterly, with forecasts of highs around 91 on Friday and lingering warmth into Saturday. Additional notes mention partly to mostly cloudy conditions and frequent winds from the east across East Texas regions.

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Magnate Insull Arrested in Greece After Extradition Battles

Samuel Insull, once a Chicago utilities tycoon, was arrested in Athens as U S authorities press renewed extradition efforts. He remains in custody amid health concerns and legal maneuvers, with plans to seek transfer to a nursing facility while Greece weighs surrender. His brother Martin and 16 others had faced mail fraud charges in 1939. U S authorities have studied extradition since June.

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New Extradition Bid Tied to Insull Case in Greece

CHICAGO Aug 26 The detention of Samuel Insull Chicago utilities operator by authorities to Athens followed disclosure by District Attorney Dwight H Green of a federal plan to refile for trial in the United States A prior Illinois effort to force Insull and his brother Martin now in Canada to face trials over the empire collapse was blocked in Greece Green secured the release of a suppressed indictment against the Insulls and nine associates including Samuel Insull Jr charging violation of the federal bankruptcy act by asset transfers The new offense is extraditable in Greece and Canada while another indictment from February was deemed non extraditable in both countries Muy Amittenn

Chicago Samuel Insull Athens Dwight H. Green TiInois Insul Martin Insul Canada Greece Sae Markin Jime Orillia Green Samuel Inzull Jr Secnrit Tes Company Ineull Muy Amittenn

Italian Flier Held for Espionage in Rome Station

A Rome stationed Italian aviation captain was arrested amid an espionage ring investigations. Several others detained previously include former Deputy Umberto Blanch, now in custody. Two women were also arrested with unclear connections to the case.

Italy Rome Iloalian Umberto Blanch Ifs Ware

Lindberghs Leave for Copenhagen Flight

Lindberghs hop from Lerwink shortly after noon today bound for Copenhagen. The couple travel with limited details, awaiting confirmation of their final destination and plans for the journey.

Copenhagen

Cooler Weekend Forecast Supports 91 Degree Start

Weather bureau forecaster says cooler conditions arrive after a Friday 91 degree start. Partly cloudy and unsettled at times with no rain expected. Saturday and Sunday afternoons expected near 102 degrees, Sunday low around 72, winds light and variable. Thunderstorms possible in West Texas.

Weather Bureau Weatherman Durboe West Texas

Prosecution Aims Fast Trial In Urschel Kidnap Case

In Oklahoma City prosecutors expect to try the Urschel kidnapping case within two weeks. Nine co defendants will be moved to the federal courthouse under heavy guard as the oil magnate's $200000 abduction is pursued under conspiracy charges with possible life terms. The move follows new federal speedy trial provisions.

Oklahoma City Milionaire Hay Bebert Hyde

Warrants Out for 45 Gang Leaders

Chicago amid a new phase in its gang war directs warrants against leading gang chiefs. Renewed every 18 hours to shield from legal action, suspects face possible prosecution under a newly enacted vagrancy law, with authorities aiming to detain 25 of the most notorious hoodlums. London market closes as Bank of England lifts gold holdings and sends gold price, with U.S. dollar equivalents and discount rates noted.

Chicago Willch London Mart London The Stock Exchange Bank of England Stark

Man near death in Omooting details shooting and arrest

A man on North Flores Street was shot four times Friday night near Travis and Soledad Streets and not expected to survive. J M Marshall, 63, was jailed on an eight count murder-related charge after surrendering to detectives. Wounded witness W P Lancaster placed Marshall at the scene, while Davenport was rushed to Medical and Surgical Hospital for emergency surgery. Marshall claimed he had to do it and had been an inmate at a state hospital.

C.A. Davenparty Flores Street Travis Soledad J. M. Marshall Harvard Terrace Self Marshall H.C. Perrow al Hartman Milan Mears W. P. Lancaster Roosevelt Avenue Sutheast Davenport Lancaster Detective Headquarters San Antonio State Hospital San Francisco Willian F. Wood William Howard Taft Wood Serle I Michael McDonald Howard Stafford Meek Henry Jennings Ella, Bowers Geta Nan Loox

Boat Crash Fatal to Three Probed

Chicago reports a double investigation into a Lake Michigan collision near the Chicago river mouth that sank two craft, the Miss Chicago and the Visitor, killing three world’s fair sightseers aboard and prompting police inquiries into cause and vessel actions.

Chicago Bay

Splash of Green Paint Is Death Ticket for Porkers

In Omaha on August 26 the report notes a crude pigment practice harming pig purchases, as inspectors warn smaller pigs under eighty pounds risk slaughter while larger stock faces different handling. The piece casts the green spray as a government concern affecting farmers at livestock markets.

Omaha Neb Dr. Oo

Four Held Seven Sought in Kidnap Plot

Hartford authorities announced an extortion plot to kidnap a wealthy Springfell man in Connecticut on the eve of execution. Two men are in Hartford County jail on conspiracy charges with $25,000 bonds each. two others remain as material witnesses as investigators seek more suspects.

Hartford Cena Aue Kleinping Hartford County More Wen Hugh M. Alegra Delectius Edward J. Hickey Fell Mass Southington Mona

United States agents hunt kidnap victim in Colorado and Wyoming

US authorities and Colorado Wyoming police search for Bernard Bitterman a two year old reportedly abducted after a phone tip claimed his brother Robert was injured and hospitalized. Investigators believe the child is in danger and coordinate with local officials in Denver and beyond.

Denver Alig Department of Justice Scouts and Police Colorado Bernard Bittermen Department Shove Bb Prreons Kim & Meuther Tiwvld May May Company Biltermah Robert

Five Story Hotel Plunge Kills Man in Washington

A man from Jackson Mississippi died after falling or plunging from the sixth floor of the Wardman Park hotel in Washington D C. Police began an immediate investigation as several people in the room at the time were questioned.

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Coxey Seeks Senate Run Amid Mixed Reaction

Massillon Ohio August 26 Jacob B Coxey declares belief in an excellent opportunity to be elected to the United States Senate. He notes growing attention as supporters claim momentum while opponents question viability in the current climate.

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Crazed Woman Doctor Iuls Roosen Attack Near San Diego

Dr Anita Muit suffered serious injuries after a woman wielding a butcher knife attacked her in a San Diego area home. The suspect, identified as Dr Virginian Wilson of Washington University, was captured nearby and had recent Nervous breakdown history.

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Soviet Italy Non-Aggression Pact Near Completion

Frome Aug 26 reports indicate a near completion of a non aggression pact between Soviet Russia and Italy. Premier Mussolini expected to return from northern Italy as talks progress toward finalization early next week.

Frome Novgotin- Hons Soviet Russia Yena Consummaikia Pinal Lauches Mursolini

Relief Bond Anenomert Trailing Bond

Dallas reports indicate support growing for the relief bond issue of 30 million dollars as the Eighteenth Amendment repeal and 3.2 beer legalization draw voter backing. Fort Worth and Houston tally early results showing wet sentiment rising in counties and precincts with counts around 94 precincts reporting.

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Landslide Expected in Bexar County Pre-Election Forecast

Test returns from Precinct 1 at the Bexar courthouse show Wet votes leading, with Precinct 82 recording 46 wets and 14 drys and Precinct 94 tallying 22 wets and drys. Forecasts predicted up to 40,000 ballots by 7 p.m. Saturday, with Wet leaders anticipating a large margin but uncertain turnout.

Bexar County Bexar Ecdential South Walters Street Avant Avenir B. L. Anderson Tegion Dandera Kerr Aml Kendall

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