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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1933

Page

2

Kingfish Huey Long Blocks Photo at Sand Point

In New Orleans Huey P Long dodged photographers at Sand Point as his bodyguard seized cameraman Oscar Veleton from Times-Picayune to prevent a photograph. Long refused to answer about Luna Park engagement while press chased the train.

Orleans Huey P. Long Iash Sand Point Long Island Oscar Veleton Times-Picayune Kingfish Ruer Luna Park Conry Island Huey Wheaton Stilson Earl W. Christenberry Christenverry Taste Huey Christenberry Valeton Gus Martin Stillson Stilbon Ander

Mystery figures named in Huey Long punch case

A long, unclear tale traces a 1930s punch incident allegedly involving Huey Long. The piece names alleged suspects including Alford Williams, Clarence Chamberlin, Police Chief Steve Webber, Roberts B. Thomas, and Kenneth Murchison, each denying involvement. The report sketches a strained, unnamed motive and public intrigue surrounding the washroom confrontation.

Huey Bull New ‘York Benstor Huey P. Long Fiers Gil Iis Point Alford J. Williams Navy Fordham The Daily News Clarence Chamberlin Dier Steve Webber Port Washington Long Island Mag Roberts B. Thomas Park Avenue New York Herald-Tribune Kenneth M. Murchison

Apartments for rent listing with multiple rates

Property rental notes list several apartments with monthly rents and amenities. It mentions locations, unit identifiers, and contact cues, though some text is garbled. The readable items reflect rental pricing and available features in a historical notice style.

Huey to Fight Return Match in Chicago

Senator Huey Long has been invited to a return bout here against an unnamed Sands Point Bath Club opponent. Ira L. Reeves of the Crusaders telegraphed the proposal for a match at Salder Field with proceeds to fund anti racketeering efforts in Louisiana and Chicago.

Chicago Huey Long Sands Point Long Island Ira L. Reeves The Crusaders Saldier Field Louisiana Reeves Hnex

O'Brien recalls 1930s KO and ganging skepticism

The New York Times quoted Philadelphia Jack O'Brien praising a punching praised as deserving commendation and recounts of Senator Huey Long's alleged ballot fraud in New Orleans. The August recount reveals 2958 votes in 36 boxes flouting the law tied to the fifth constitutional amendment backed by Long.

New York Times Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Senator Long O'Brien Joe Walcott Boston New Orleans Huey Long West

City finances 11 public works projects face 30 year loan

Mayor Quin seeks federal funding for 11 construction projects totaling 4.3495 million dollars. If approved outright 1.80485 million would be funded by government, 2.54465 million repaid over 30 years. Per capita cost about 48 cents over three decades, with sewer plant expansion charged per property owner at 240 dollars yearly.

C.K. Quin Joan

Army and Navy Journal Camp Contest Winners Named

Winners of the Army and Navy Journal civilian conservation corps camp contest were announced. First place went to a camp at Marine White River Nabloze Forrest Colorado commanded by Capt. Frank LaRue First Infantry Fort Wyoming. Captain LaRue will travel to Washington with winning commanders to receive gold medals. Other officers will receive silver buttons and free army members will get stronger buttons. Other winners include camps at Blanco Texas commanded by Capt. J. J. Canela Fort.

Army and Navy Journal Civiian Conservation Corps Eighth Corps Marine White River Nablomely Blanco Texas J. J. Canela

Norwegian brothers reach fair in tiny home made boat

Hans and Harold Hamran, two Norweigan brothers, arrived in Chicago harbor after a March 28 voyage from Christiansen Norway in a 5 foot home made craft. They crossed the Atlantic aboard a handcrafted, shallow craft measuring two and a half feet deep and nine feet wide.

Norway Chicago Aug Hans Harold Hamran Atlantic Ocean Christiansen Hank

Sam Houston Places In Regional Competition

Sam Houston took second place at Farmersville under Capt. CG Richards Fort Sill Oklahoma. Raton Ranch New Mexico with Capt. GC H Searcy claimed third. Gillette Wye and Maj J R Herman Fort Worth National Guard instructor fielded fourth. For job ads see The Light Situation Wanted column by Janie Noble Broadway at Pith Sleet Place. cost is small.

Sam Houston Farmersville CG. S. Richards Fort Sill Okla Raton Ranch New Mexico GC. H. Searcy Gillette Wye J. R. Herman National Guard Fort Worth Janie Noble Broadway Pithsleet Place

Man Sentenced to 80 Days for Cotton Theft

Hays County records the first cotton theft case with FE. Passmore and Herbert Drinkard of Oklahoma received a 30 day sentence and a $30 fine. They were charged with stealing 600 pounds of seed cotton from D. F. Bunton’s field north of Kyle.

San Marcos Hays County Passmore Herbert Drinkard Oklahoma D. F. Bunton Kyle

Cotton Beer Tames Flow In Tax Day Office

In the federal building the internal revenue office reports a rich harvest as processing taxes flow in with beer license fees. Thursday is the last day wholesalers with cotton goods on hand August 7 may pay their processing tax at four cents per pound. Local beer dealers have mostly obtained licenses, with Sept 1 deadlines looming to avoid higher remaining year taxes. The ad notes opportunities for salesmen in Light Classified Employment ads.

Collector of Internal Revenue Federal Thas

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic: Restores Appetite and Energy

rundown readers are urged to try Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a tonic to restore appetite, energy, and blood health. It combines iron and quinine and is advertised as safe for old and young, claiming noticeable improvement after three days. Get a bottle at any store.

Grove

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