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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1933
Page
3
Local column notes Mayor Quin welcoming Arthur Brisbane with a city key as a symbolic greeting. The piece weaves in assorted society chatter about theater figures, publishers, and Dallas cultural notes, mentioning Olive Leven, June Moon, and the Apple Annics in Dallas.
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A fire destroyed a house under unclear circumstances amid scattered notes and garbled text. The fragment mentions an owner and a financial loss estimate and hints at a formal writ or adjudication but lacks readable names, dates, or locations.
In Philadelphia an acrimonious exchange between Ethel Barrymore and Eva Le Gallienne dominated a charity lecture. Barrymore denounced clubwomen while Le Gallienne defended the American theater, prompting indignation from organizer Mrs. Waters who called the episode the greatest insult Philadelphia has seen.
Oklahoma County officers hold divorced husband Willan FR Taggart after he shot at Bert Young, 28, in the county clerk’s office. Pretty Ann Taggart, 30, described their troubled marriage and fled into seclusion following the incident near a contested divorce filing.
About one hundred delegates including ten foreign ministers from North Central and South American republics attended a banquet in Montevideo as a prelude to the Pan American Conference opening tomorrow. United States Secretary of State and the Mexican delegation led by a Casauranc guest facilitated discussions showing a warm, cordial mood.
The Agind Statler Golf Association announced today that a new secretary, A. M. Reid, will assume duties. Secretary Reid, to be sworn in, replaces former official Triqniry, IL, with the organization noting the change occurred on a Saturday following the announcement from headquarters in New York.
Los Angeles December 1 report notes Jimmy Cagney as a quiet jockey in the racing film Goin to Town. Gene Markey and Kathryn Calla penned the origin, with Blondell and Marion Davies linked to future projects while radio figures Powell and O'Brien merge into a new program.
The 21 election of offices and selection of next year's coordinator were on the program at a Texas Music Teachers association session in Galveston. Sophie Newcomb college artists performed with faculty members from New Orleans, Dallas, and Houston. Winners announced for the Dealey awards included multiple piano and violin prizes with names such as Veneta Te and Ada Civiglene among the honorees.
A dancer labeled as killer of her partner seeks control of the estate. The report notes she faced accusations and was pursued by authorities but retained access to the couple’s assets. The case centers on inheritance and property after the husband’s death.
In Decatur Alabama, 21 year old Patterson and six other African American defendants linger under death penalty. Patterson and Norris await final sentencing after a lengthy trial tied to an attack on Victoria Price and Ruby Bates aboard a Jackson County freight train in March 1921. The case, moved from Scottsboro, involves U. S. Supreme Court appeals and juvenile detentions for two co defendants.
Benton Ark December 29 A jury convicts Muir H Shank of murder in the Polson pillrdey case of Alvin Galley and the murder of Galley s wife. The court orders the death penalty while Shank awaits sentencing and potential appeal.
Former President Hoover remains publicly silent for nine months after leaving office. Reporters and political observers note his restraint despite pressure from newspapers and allies. Some see a temporary break may come, others expect continued restraint until the country faces major events.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Callas assets for the week ending Saturday totaled 177,058,000, down 774,000 from the prior week and up 65,033,000 from the same week in 1923. Total loans and securities rose to 68,499,000, up 592,000 from the week before and up 17,168,000 from the 1922 period. Reserves stood at 89,060,000 with a 14,000 decrease from the prior week and a rise of 44,580,000 from the 1982 week.
In Washington on December 3, Henry Ford may face review over the Blue Eagle pace up for new contracts. Officials said a Bethesda Maryland Ford dealer would likely supply up to 700 trucks for the service, with a decision pending whether the bid meets minimum price codes. Secretary Wallace announced the award as concurred by NEA chief Hugh Johnson, while oversuable charges delayed signing the pad.
Johnson arrives in Philadelphia for an NRA mass meeting amid a controversy filled scene. Plans include H F Galbrant, president of a local Diversaminn group, to confer with NRA officials on the event while tensions with the Tapia Tennsit company loom over the gathering.
The mutiny bit of W. D. Turart charged in connection with one deal of Money James, 17, reached a new stage today. The state sought to prove the youth was injured during the incident in September when he was picked. The defense presented remolly and argued Jamies' death stemmed from something in his stiminel.
Hearst plans a coast to coast broadcast titled Where Is Our Money from the Wasik Coast studio. He will be guest of Merlin H. Aylesworth, introduced by Don Clman, and speak from San Shineon California with schedule notes for ETSA Freduick Willan and various programings including the Modern Male chorus and the Philadelphia Symphony while discussing the New Deal economy and current affairs.
A federal strike vote by unions in Mexico City affects about 59 000 workers. The Federation of Workers and Peasants of Mexico organized the action to show sympathy with striking drivers at a nearby mine who refused to sign required labor papers.
Angered by the sixth district Democratic executive committee led by Huey P. Long, opponents protested a no primary plan and seized official ballots. Only one name, Mrs Bolivar Kemp widow of the former representative, appeared on the ballots. Ten parishes obtained injunctions to stop printing or distributing Kemp’s name. Writs returnable Monday as election day looms in mixed responses across East and West Feliciana parishes.
Hirli and Port Presbyterian church marks its tenth anniversary with morning and evening services led by Dr Rinster Greer pastor and Dr Honey McMilan of Atlanta. Former Highland Park pastor Rey G. Strickler of Taft will participate as Sunday School and Christina Endeavor units present programs. Highland Park organized December 4 1823 with 43 charter members now 443. Pine Street consolidated with Highland Park in 1926. Dr Greer became pastor March 1928.
Reports from San Salvador say lava from Izalco Covering coffee plantations and livestock farms near Txalco. Two farmers died while trying to save cattle as eruption intensifies. Old residents call it the most violent eruption in years.
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