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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1934

Page

11

New York Columnist Muses On Death and Industry

The piece weaves anecdotes from Tampa and Chicago about suicide culture, labor moves, and the New Deal era. It notes Theodore Dreiser amid social shifts, a New York firm relocating to Greenfield Massachusetts to dodge tough NBA conditions, and a labor board stance on runaway employers. It also touches on public sentiment toward Roosevelt and Santa Claus metaphors of political faith.

New York NBA Greenfield Mass Pullman Steel Company Gary, Int Ford Crecie Dearborn

Pistols Stolen From Fair Tied to Chicago Gangsters

Report states pistols owned by Dion O'Danlin predecessor of Al Capone were taken from a World’s Fair crime exhibit. A second weapon believed linked to the Valentine’s Day massacre case is also involved, with Chicago gangland ties cited in the theft.

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Minnesota Gang Planned Double Bank Raids in 1920s Northwoods

A pane of reports from Saint Paul alleges George "Baby Face" Nelson led a Minnesota gang planning simultaneous bank heists in Duluth Virginia Hibbing and nearby towns to amass cash then flee toward Canada. The article names gang members and notes internal discord and the possible future revival of raids after Nelson’s notoriety.

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Weather forecast for San Antonio region

Partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday with a low around 74 on Tuesday and a high near 85 Tuesday. Winds from east to northeast light to moderate. Monday high 95. The outlook calls for cooler conditions on Wednesday.

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People s Lobby Urges FDR Special Session in September

The People s Lobby led by philosopher John Dewey asked President Roosevelt to convene a special session of Congress in September. They urged government takeover of banks, natural resources, and monopolies, repeal of a large consumption tax, and reduction of excessive capitalization and debts.

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Weather Brief Unsteady Northeast Winds Hold Heat Near 94

The U.S. Weather Bureau reports a temporary rise in temperatures due to northeast breezes and higher humidity. Junior meteorologist FH Marx notes low pressure over the Gulf spurring east to northeasterly winds, lasting several hours. Maximum near 94 degrees, San Antonio sees no rain, skies remain rather cloudy through Wednesday.

United States Hureau U.S FH. Marx Lie Gulf Gulf Marx San Antonio

Hearst Yacht Ava Towed by Coast Guard in Distress

William Randolph Hearst's sea going yacht Ava required towage by a Coast Guard boat off Min Oak street beach as engines failed in rough seas. Captain John Anderson noted another few minutes could have led to a collision with the breakwater. The 10 crew and 17 guests had been returning from a lake trip to Atlantic.

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Two Gangsters Held in Mail Robbery Probe

Cleveland police held a gang leader and his henchman as suspects in a $50,000 mail trick robbery at Buller Pennsylvania last Friday. They will be questioned by federal inspectors and state police with Cleveland detectives providing informants.

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Hog Prices Rise and Cattle Trade Surges in Kansas City Market

Hog prices show a strong upward trend with futures rising 15 to 23 cents as hogs reach new highs not seen since August. Cattle sales surge with 12 prime yearling steers, about 1000 pounds each, selling at $10 per hundred pounds, boosting overall market activity in Kansas City.

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Army Plane Crashes Into Ocean Off Scituate

An army biplane crashed into the sea off Scituate Massachusetts and sank. The pilot Maurice Connell 38 of Jamaica Plain is missing. The incident occurred between 207 and 300 yards offshore as coast guard units searched the area.

Scituate Mass INS Maurice Connell Jamaica Glalton

Prisoners Strike At Eastern State Penitentiary Inmates Walk Out

A prison strike at Eastern State Penitentiary spreads through the 1278 inmates in Philadelphia as Graterford prisoners join in. About 1400 at Graterford refuse to work, with 300 weaving and shoe shops striking first. Warden Smith reports no disorder as inmates are confined to cells for precaution. Officials deny pay rise as trigger. movement seeks sentence reductions under Ludlow laws.

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Rescuer enters Mount Hood crater to recover climber

Government Camp Oregon. Garry Leach crawled into Mount Hood crater before dawn with a small flashlight to retrieve Victor von Normann a 23 year old University of Washington junior who plunged 1200 feet. Ten rescuers stood by ready to assist. Three prior attempts failed due to deadly fumes. Basiey Fabian and state police provided gas masks as rescue efforts continued.

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Woman Injured in Fall From Auto at Blanco Road

Mrs Olimar Select of 150 Montelatr agene Alatyo Heights was hospitalized Tuesday after a fall from a moving auto along the Blanco Road. Authorities said she sustained injuries but is recovering, with no further details available from the scene.

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Quintuplets mark three months with usual meals

In Callander Ontario the Dionne quintuplets reach three months old. They receive three ounces of milk every three hours and tomato juice with oxygen. The babies born May 28 at the Lac of Oliva Dionne's farm are cared for in the small house on the farm. Hospital plans for a dedicated wing are to open in a few weeks about 100 yards away. Weighed a combined 20 pounds 14 ounces.

Chicago Roosevelt Civil Service Landtor’s Callander Dionne Life Sisters Oliva Dionne Yvontie Annette Ceelie Emilie Marie Lie

Texas Endurance Girl Flier Home Comforts In Chicago

Chicago reports Mary Owens and Jean La Rene two Texas girls aiming to break the 240 hour women’s endurance record. They enjoy fresh vegetables chicken dirt clothing and a full make up kit during the long trial with support from Mary’s mother Mrs B W Owens Port Worth. Mary replies to her mother thanking her for the visit and wishing them well.

Texas Chicago Hay Lindbergh Mary Owens Jean la Rene B. W. Owens Port Worth Mary

Cadet Survives 400-Foot Parachute Jump After Plane Crash

Cadet W. Tl. Morris of Randolph Melt leaped from a plane at about 400 feet and landed safely with a parachute after the aircraft developed trouble and crashed in a field between Genverse and the Austin road. Morris, 25, is from Fork Smith, Ark.

W. Tl. Morris Randolph Melt Genverse Austin Road Inter Morris Fork Smith, Ark

Fliers Safe in Greenland Reported by Cable Here

Richard Light of Yale and 22 year old New Rochelle youth Robert F Wilson landed safely last night in the western east of Greenland. A cable from Dr Light conveyed the news via the workers in New Rochelle. The fliers departed Cartwright Labrador yesterday.

U. 8 Greenland New Rochelie N.Y i—Bhof Richard Light Yale Robert F. Wilson Dr. Light Cartwright Labrador

30 000 Gallon Still Raided in New York

Police and state agents raided a large 30,000 gallon illegal distillery near Rome New York. Several individuals were arrested in connection with operating the plant, which authorities described as one of the largest seized in the area this year.

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Rioting Across Niagara Falls Leaves Several Hurt

Police sought rioters after a white and black clash in the East Side last night left three seriously injured and many more hurt. Walter Kotpolinski, a 45 year old grocer, was stabbed and is listed in critical condition as crowds smashed windows and threw stones. The disturbance followed an attempt to disrupt a meeting by Alphonso Davis Jr and an attack on a white girl, with dozens of locals joining in a large confrontation amid rising racial tension between white and black residents and Polish American neighbors.

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Ex Prize Fighter Killed in Chicago Quarrel

Chicago August 26 A former prize fighter known as Chink Cohen of Une Ghetta was shot dead in a Roosevelt Road cafe after an argument with a man identified as Decar Strauss the owner’s husband. The owner’s husband was named as the alleged slayer.

Chicago eNjamitt Cohen Une Ghetta Roosevelt] Road Hounee Hupition Decar Strauss

Town swept by gale menaced again in Gulf coast

A Gulf coast storm grounded the Clyde-Malhing liner near the jetties with 200 passengers aboard. Weather reports from Washington warned of hurricane gusts up to 73 miles an hour and cautioned residents from Freeport to Galveston to remain alert as the disturbance tracked offshore and then toward land.

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Fragmentary rental notice with scattered figures

OCR fragment lists names and monetary figures such as 416 Italian and $35.00 monthly, mentions Quincy and Porter, plus references to rental cadastres and tenancies. It notes vacancies and open listings with minimal legible details, suggesting a classified rental notice or vacancy update.

Sr Jae Hrondwar Seley Oe Porter Quincy

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