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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1933

Page

16

Prohibition Unclear in San Antonio as Liquor Arrives

San Antonio faces an unanswered question on enforcement after a large bonded liquor supply arrives for a potential "repeat day" Tuesday. Agents say a hands-off approach may prevail for now while retailers show caution and some hotels prepare under federal licenses. A cafe owner notes liquor policy differs from beer and predicts continued tight control despite abundant stock.

John Barleycory San Washington San Antonio Dayatown Trenty Dty

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday. Low Monday around 54 degrees. Tuesday about 60s. Light to moderate variable winds, mostly southerly. High Sunday around 83. Low Monday morning about 53. East Texas outlook cloudy Monday night into Tuesday with probable showers in the Bou and east portions. Cooler in the northwest portion on Wednesday. Moderate fresh southerly winds along the coast. Additional weather on page 2.

San Antonio East Texas

Louisiana vote case ordered hd trial

In Baton Rouge the Sixth District contest seeks to halt printing of ballots for the congressional election after a restraining order was issued but not enforced. Judge W Carruth Jones ordered the case heard to resolve who may vote and how ballots are prepared amid violence and protests over Huey Long era politics.

Baton Rouge Ias East Baton Rouge W. Carruth Jones J. O. Bouchan- Mud Bollvir FE. Kenn Anak Democratic Committee Kenn Huey P. Long Congressional Post Koverners Bloomseed Lomorrow Donaldsville Ascension Harish Molar Roland Howell Thibadeaux Louisiana Huey Lone

Four Killed As Peons And Troops Clash In Mexico City

Four persons were killed and 20 wounded during clashes between striking peasants and federal troops near Ursannn, Mishonean, as peons attempted to resist in a violent confrontation. The unrest followed a failed attempt by federal columns to quell the disturbance.

Mexico Hadtende Lottbardown Ursannn Mishonean Pons Ace Sondian Rts Columia

Texas 10 Age Bonds Readvertised for Unemployed Relief

Texas bond commission in Austin decided to readvertise sale of 2,790,000 dollars in bonds to relieve distress for the unemployed. Chairman James We Allied announced after a conference with Governor Miriam A Ferguson that ads and bid date would be set now. Original bids were due December 1 with no offers. Some hoped the agency would buy the bonds, others warned a non sale might force an extra legislative session but Ferguson and Allred said relief could be achieved without that.

Aubtin Texas Bond Comminsion Jarnes We Allied Miriam A. Ferguson Tor Allred Jamies E. Ferguson Noors

Pope Urges Youth to Shun Bad Style

Vatican City November 4 1930 Pope Pius XI urges youth to avoid degrading theatrical performances and indecent styles. He calls on young people and women to follow the examples of recently canonized South American martyrs.

Vatican City Nee

Paroled Convict Slain in Burglary at Store

Hilibboro report details the killing of a released convict during a robbery attempt. One of two brothers felled, identified as Delmar Monte, 21, of Tamalco, Ill., previously jailed at Pontiac. Domestic aid note from Oklahoma City mentions marriage license and homemaking menus.

Delmar Monte Tamalco Finais AL Pontiac Oklahoma City Dee Cael Oklathoma City Puide

Vacancies in Rodas's Light Classified Henlal Voluitin

An assortment of job vacancies with monthly wages and addresses listed. Entries include $20 to $40 monthly pay for various locations such as 420 Cellar, 325, 40 anwnth, 500 Kendal, and 1102 Sa Pedro. Also notes many promotions and training ads.

Mierrehal Rodas Henlal Voluitin Kendal Sa Pedro el Azo W. King's Hway Cincinnats Magnolia Paschal CNP Camron Mount Vernon N. Navktod Bulley Pedro St. Mar Dale Miner's Ammiesa Heath Hamronteat Antoniy Newann PIN Siool Tor Tehedia Ebertld Atraln Nu

Lame Duck Law Quietly Delays Congress Session

Washington dispatch reports the opening of Congress deferred to January 3 due to the new twentieth amendment changing session rules. The traditional December hustle is absent as the 91st Congress plans unlimited annual sessions beginning January 3, altering the prior two-year cycle.

Washington D.C Congress

A. to Have Only Slight Relief From High Temperatures

Weather forecast shows only slight relief from heat with highs near 74 and lows around 54. San Antonio endured record warmth over the weekend with temperatures 20 degrees above normal. Wet fogs persist as a winter pattern continues, and unsettled skies are forecast for East and West Texas.

Norma San Antonio Texas

Treasury Clerk Denies He Will Quit

Frank A Byrefield chief clerk of the Treasury Department emphatically denied he tendered his resignation to Acting Secretary Morgenthau. The denial follows rumors sparked by Morgenthau's public preference for men of his own choosing for key Treasury posts.

Treasury Washington, D Duc Morgen Uhau Frank A ‘Birghield Treasury Department Byrefield Morgenthau

Admiral Sees No Trouble With Japs in Manila

Admiral Fred B. Upham new commander of the Asiatic fleet arrived in Manila aboard his flagship the U S Augusta and said US recognition of Russia would not disturb American Japanese relations. He feared only the possible flare up of conflict in Frelan province would cause concern.

Manila P. 1 Fred B. Upham Mania U. S Augusta United States Russia Frelon

Ex-Follower of Gandhi Disappears in New Delhi

Nila Cram Cook, once a follower of Mahatma Gandhi, left a New Delhi hotel where she had performed for nine days and vanished today. Reports say she intended to travel to an undisclosed destination and may be heading to the United States.

New Delhi Inam Nila Cram Cook Gandhi United States

Train crash in Milan leaves four dead and two hurt

Four men died and two were injured when a Great Northern freight collided with a rock embankment near Milan Washington, about 24 miles north of Spokane, at around 1:15 PM. Authorities report the wreck involved a locomotive piling debris and a crew member killed in the blast.

Spokane Wash Dee Bwa Great Northern Milan

Cold Wave Deaths Reported in France

A severe cold snap in France today led to multiple fatalities as authorities report several deaths across major regions. Residents remain urged to seek shelter and heat sources amid freezing temperatures.

France Laker Paris

Dawes Era Bank Loan Goes Into Technical Default

The Cenival Republic Bank and Trust of Chicago is in technical default on a 90 million dollar loan from Reconstruction Finance, due December 23, 1932. The bank has repaid about one third, now owing 62.16 million including accrued interest. The loan, tied to former Vice President Dawes, sparked congressional uproar but officials say he was not involved.

Malecautional Washington, D. G UIS Republic Bank and Trust Company of Chicago Reed Charles G. Dawes Reconstruction Finance Corpporations Central Republic Bank Congress Dawes Central Republic Chicago Senate BFC Court of St. James Hoover REC Jean

Alcohol Chief Resigns to Lead Distillers Code Authority

Representatives of domestic distillers say Dr James M Doran commissioner of industrial alcohol during prohibition era submitted his resignation to head the rustler’s code authority based in Washington The resignation is reported effective tonight or tomorrow after 28 years of service in government

U.S Wasitington B. C Dew James M. Doran Rustller's Code Authority Washington Doran

Balm Suit Filed on Lawyer by Texan

San Diego California report states Arthur W. Herr a wealthy New Hampshire attorney faced a breach of promise suit for 30000 dollars filed by Mrs Estelle Walters of Texas widow of a naval officer. Walters alleges Herr invited her to California to marry him and later sent 100 dollars to travel. The suit involves California and Texas parties and the couple’s failed engagement.

San Diego Arthur W. Herr Estelle Walters Texas Hall Walters Hor California Woleers

Problems of Recovery by Dr Sprague Excerpt in Times

Describes Dr Oliver Sprague’s critique of 1929 to 1933 credit conditions, accusing him of misstate ment and propaganda. Argues banking system failed to provide needed credit post crash and calls for redesign or a new credit manufacturing agency to loan at least twenty billion dollars to commerce and industry.

Oliver M. W. Sprague New York Times Sprague United States Spraeve J. Laurence Lauchlin University of Chicago

Mexico Proposes Pan American Debt Moratorium Amid Conference Tensions

Mexico's foreign minister Jose Puig Casaurano proposed a 6 to 10 year moratorium on public and private debts at the Pan American conference. He urged a new monetary framework linking nations via a continental master bank and the use of silver reserves. Cuban delegates resisted implied US attacks and sought to temper remarks. The session opened with Uruguayan President Terra calling for peace and tariff reductions as part of a broader push for economic stabilization.

Montevideo Uruguay Jose M. Puig Cagaurano Mexico Courk Ural United States Alberto Mane Mane Cuba Tavana Conference Gran Chota Chile Harap Inpetus Gabriel Terra Terra Roosevelt

North California Faces Heavy Snowfall Report

Heavy snow swept northern California with accumulations around a foot near Lone Springs. Chance of continued snowfall disrupted travel along the interior as storm systems moved southward toward Denver and nearby areas.

San ShanCinny California Lone Springs Denver Auiminl Blerroy Novadna Conel

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