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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1932

Page

4

Wilm. clerk sues Gillette for 150 million in patent case

Julian W. Fredwell, a Danville hardware clerk, files in United States district court in Wilmington, Delaware, seeking 150 million dollars in triple damages. He claims Gillette Safety Razor Co profited from manufacturing and selling a razor blade covered by his patent, issued in 1923, and asks for a restraining order and patent validity ruling. He states the company previously declined to manufacture his device but later began production, earning an estimated 60 million at least from trade and sale.

Wilmington Del Asia Danvill United States Gillette Safety Razors Corporation Julian W. Fredwell John P. Fields Fredwell Gilielle Company Razor and Blade

Liquor Trade Mark Application Fails in Missouri

An application to register a liquor trade mark, the first in 12 years, was received today at the secretary of state's office. It was refused because Missouri law requires the article to be made, manufactured, or offered for sale legally in the state.

City Der Secretary of State

Man Sought for Theft of Bonds Gives Up

New York report says Frank P Parrish a public utility man from Hast Orange New Jersey and Kansas City Kansas surrendered to the district attorney on an indictment charging theft of bonds valued at 197000 and promissory sales. Parrish allegedly organized led Missouri Kansas Pipe Line company whose stock once valued between 20 and 30 million dollars.

New York S.i Frank P. Parrish Orange N. J Kansas City Kay Te Missouri- Kansas Pipe Line Company

Radio Commission Attacked by Dill in Senate Hearing

Washington December 23 Senator Oil Democrat Wil of Washington told the senate interstate commerce committee that the radio commission has practically frozen facilities and that air is virtually impossible to obtain for expanded service and new stations. The comment came as the committee discussed a pending general revision of radio laws, including the possible elimination of examiners from the commission.

Washington D. C Wil Oil Democrat Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Radio Commission

Pig Crop Improves Over Last Year Says Agriculture Dept

Washington D C December 23 The department of agriculture announced a rise of about four percent in the total 1992 fall pig crop compared with the previous year The report lists the pigs saved and expected to follow in spring by state with specific figures for Missouri Kansas Texas and other regions

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture Kansas Texas

Penero product claims deep skin penetration

The excerpt touts Penero as a medical remedy that penetrates four times deeper than ordinary salves, claiming it reaches the center of infection and offers a public health benefit during epidemics. It contrasts its refined content with mineral oil bases and hints at effective action against germs.

Peneiro Penelre

Federal Court Indictments Total Four

A federal grand jury handed up forty four indictments. Among those named are H F Keller former assistant cashier at LaGoste National Bank charged with a false entry and unlawful withdrawal. Also charged are George Phillips and Dave Simpson in an alcohol case tied to Bexar county. Other defendants include Robert Mentés J M Magerry Charvins Carr and Bill Ponder. About 75 people connected to the cases.

Federal H. F. Keller LaGoste National Bank Capias George” Philips Dave Bryant Simpson George W. Phillips Phillips Senta Hosa United States Simpson Joe B. Townsend Hersea Bexar County Robert G. Mentés Joseph W. Rouse Charvns L. Carr Tequilla Frio County Dilley William T Bill) Ponder Poteet Joseph Abbate

Legislation Pushed in House at This Session

Washington D C Dec 23 The anticipated major railroad bill will wait for an extra session. An exception is Rayburns bill to let the Interstate Commerce Commission delegate powers. The measure to repeal the recapture clause and to empower the TC C C will not be pushed before March 4.

Washington, D. C Rayburn Texas House Interstate Commerce Committee Interstate Commerce Commission T. Cc. C

Democrats Adopt Senate Economy Committee Plan

Senator Walsh announced a Democratic plan to form a Senate Economy Committee to cut senatorial expenses after a party caucus in Washington. He said the caucus endorsed creating the committee and anticipated its appointment among the Democratic leadership to pursue economies in the upper chamber.

Senate Washington, D. C Walsh Massachusetts Dannary

Christmas Liberty for County Prisoners

Prisoners at the county jail will receive Christmas liberty with short terms and misdemeanor sentences reduced by order of Judge McCallum and justices J. T. Shook F. Onion R. W. Aluppenbeck. About one hundred prisoners would be released to ease the Christmas crowd. The county diet includes 350 pounds of turkey cranberries mashed potatoes and mince pie per Brasher, according to a local schedule.

Dauler i. Te. Brashear

Undefined OCR snippet on claims and dividends

An obscure clipping mentions a December check for 10400, a receiver declaration, and pending dividends. It references an auditor, Mr Franey, and Home Savings, with unsettled claimant notices awaiting action in Seattle.

Seatile Neg Formison Franey

Woman Rescued After Suicide Attempt From Hospital Roof

A 44 year old patient at the Chicago hospital fled to the roof and leaped toward the edge as a crowd watched. Attendants grabbed her wrist to stop the plunge, she bit at their hands, and firemen used ladders to bring her down after a 20 minute struggle.

Chicago Psychopathic Hospital Mary Midler

Senate Holds Up Beer Vote in Short Session Fight

Debates over beer legislation center on sending the bill to the judiciary committee. Senators Bingham and Robinson clash over timing, with supporters arguing for swift action to avoid delays and opponents warning of legal and constitutional questions before action. The roll call shows 23 for immediate action and 42 against.

Bingham Rovinson Robingm Judiciary Committee Robinson House of Senate Connecticut Norris Blaine Davis Grawemer Johnson Lakely Lelte Moses Oddie Schall Shortidge Watson Bulkley Coolidge Copeland Dill Hawes Lewis Reynolds Trammell Tydings Waemer Walsh Massachusetts Byrnes Caraway Coker Connally Costigan George Gore Harrigan Fyden Kall Kendrick King Loemin McGill McKellar Arkansas

W C T U Threatens Revenge Over Prohibition Vote

In Evanston Illinois on December 27 a statement from national headquarters of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union condemned congressional passage of the Col-ler beer bill. It warned that lawmakers who voted for the reform would face political defeat and moral retribution, claiming alcohol is a destructive poison and vowing to oppose the measure at Christmas and beyond.

W.C.T.U Evanston Ill Chetan Pempesane Wind Congres Christman Ueward

Capone Mob Visions Collapse Under Mayor Cermak Pressure

Chicago in 1930s fictionally portrays Al Capone's gang fracturing as Mayor Anton Cermak ramps up efforts to purge bootleggers. The piece lists alleged Capone directors and mob figures including Nitti ally Frankie Rio and "The Enforcer" Nitti, portraying a fragile crime network facing police pressure and internal defections.

Glad Toternistuial Snes Service Chicago Oge al Capone Capone Atlanta Anton J. Cermak Bangsters Hood Uns Chi- Ago Alphonse Cermak Frank Nuthl International News Service Grime, Inc Agsault Witte Fixer Test Nuth Fiker de Lise Lie Leavenworth Grant South Side Nitti Frankie Rio Marshai Uapabe Hilar Delphin Pia “Ipree Dennis JL Duke Coate Gling Rex Murray Lewellyn Humphreys North Shore North Side

Houston Chronicle Aids Daughter Seek Father Identity

Mrs Ruth King Taylor of San Diego California asks the Houston Chronicle to locate the full name and address of her father. She was adopted after her mother and she died in 1886, and she hopes to contact her father who broadcast from San Antonio about a missing daughter years ago. Myra Taylor lives at 4498 Hamilton San Diego.

Houston The Houston Chronicle Ruth King Taylor San Dirgo Calif Taine King Mr. King San Antonio California Taylor Tegua Oklahom Ruth Wing Myra Taylor Uvea Hamilton San Diego

Drys Form Three New State Groups as Drive Planned

Three new chapters of the United Forces for Prohibition have been organized in Texas this week. Greenville Childress and Balinger are the new chapters, with another to be organized at 2:30 Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Kaufman. Two statewide rallies are planned for January with Dallas on January 2 and 3 and Austin on January 12.

Fort Worth United Forces For Prohibition Texas WR. White Port Worth T “He Greenvile Childress Balinger First Baptist Church Kauffman Dalas Austin

Chicago gangland saga in the St Valentine Day case

The piece profiles Capone era figures including McGurn and Gebard, noting McGurn the machine gun expert accused in the St Valentine’s Day Massacre, later discharged after claiming a blonde alibi. It describes the Capone outfit’s key players, their arrests, and a mayoral crackdown, with a fourth article promised for tomorrow.

Chicago MecGurn St. Valentine Day Bugs Moran Louie Rolf McGurn Gebard Capone

Christmas Trees Sell for $26 Each in Soviet Russia

In Moscow on December 23, observers note Christmas trees are priced around 26 dollars each with prices for larger trees at 95, drawing foreigners to limited stores. Police restrict sale of even small trees, though a few shops permit limited imports for foreigners.

Soviet Russia Moscow Christmes Tress Moat Hupalans

Ol Sut Defense Prep in Best Texas Shutdown Case

Preparations were being completed in Fort Worth for the defense of the Tallsoad commission's shutdown order in Best Texas, attacked by Rowan & Nichols. A temporary injunction petition will be heard tomorrow in Federal District court before Judge James O Wilson. Rowan & Nichols contend the shutdown was unwarranted and that data already supported the order, arguing the action spreads pressure from high areas to equalize.

Fort Worth Elbert Hooper Austin Tallsoad Commission Best Texas Rowan & Nichols James 0. Wilson Federal District Court Fort. Worth Plainite Rowan & Nichol

Mexican congress plans citizenship halt for El Paso children

Mexico City December 23. Senator Ramirez, chairman of the foreign affairs committee, announced that the Mexican congress will withhold citizenship from all persons born in the Charalis tract at El Paso until the United States restores the territory to Mexico. They will continue to be regarded as American citizens despite a Chihuahua legislature resolution granting them Mexican citizenship.

Mexico’ City Mexican Congress el Paso Luntil United Sbatea Mexico Benator Ramierez Committee On Foreign Affairs Chihuahus

Hemroid relief through internal remedy claims bold cure

An advertisement touts a claimed internal medicine, Hem-ROID, by Dr. J S Leonhardt as the sole solution to piles. It asserts years of study, successful use in thousands of cases, and a guarantee from drugstores that the product ends piles or offers a money-back option.

J. S. Leonhardt Sommera

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