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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1935
Page
19
Jeff Day and Heviry the magician travel from San Antonio to Suchow where a fire devastates a theater during a late show. Henry’s magic act is reported destroyed as a crowd of volunteers rushes in with alarm. The incident highlights cultural tensions and the perils of cross continental performances.
Henry faced a quarrel over fire safety funds at a volunteer site while the theater burned, with a $37 payment accepted to stop water use. A Chinese illusionist, Mr Foo, watched backstage and later roped Henry into a confrontation over access to tricks, revealing cultural misunderstandings and professional tension.
The piece recalls the Henry show ending in a theater fire and Mr. Foo offering condolences while reclaiming Henry's equipment. It mentions swing music revival, a new hit The Music Goes Around and Around, and the Decca pick Yes We Have No Bananas with authors Reilly and Dorsey.
A reminiscence recalls Karl Burlnett’s earlier act around five years ago at the St. Anthony and later at the Gunter. The performer used a French horn and an orange on stage while singing.
The obituary recalls Lieutenant General Omar N. Bradley? No. It notes the death of General Liggett, veteran WWI commander of the American Expeditionary Forces and Army of Occupation, who rose from West Point to lead the First American Army in 1918 and later held command in Germany. He served in Cuba, the Philippines, Mexico, and against the Sioux, Gall, and in France driving German forces back across the Meuse and Qureq rivers.
Mexican Treasury Secretary Eduardo Suarez halted briefly in an Antonio Buncay on his way to Washington. He traveled with his bride of a few weeks and was met at Windurn Field by Mexican Consul Lauro Izaguterre, Osorio, and Ortega among others.
City and county officials and welfare representatives convene at the Municipal Auditorium at 3 p m Friday to plan relief for about 1000 families dropped from aid rolls by government order. Langham says he has funds to provide $16 monthly per family through March. Attending were R S Fate UMLC Ay Mes H F Helland W C A Bers BO Hugman Monta Bunter E T Cornelius and George Crave from related groups.
Six civil service openings were announced Monday by W. E. B. Gaskins secretary of the local office. Positions include film er graduate nurse 1620 dollars annually assistant to forestry technician 1020 dollars assistant geophysicist 2600 dollars accountant and auditor with the C C 9200 dollars assistant foretranslator and auditor 7600 dollars and seller accounting and auditing as surtant 200 dollars. Applications from Gaskins at the post office must be in Washington DC by January 20.
The Federal Reserve Board completed plans for a 500000 study of the turnover in bank deposits between 1928 and 1991. Financed from Works Progress funds, the project will run in 26 states with about 600 to 941 unemployed White collar workers. Officials said the survey may be confined to banks and places, and expected to be of wide importance to the Federal Reserve and to commercial banks.
A railroad incident near Guadalupe street left a vegetable truck derailed and bulbs of cranberries spilled into a crimson path. Watchman A J Chappell and Switchman A J Hoberd reported injuries as a switch engine pushed a small vegIetable truck off its rails. Gonzales faced no injuries according to witnesses.
Police were told of multiple burglaries in San Antonio area from addresses on Broadway Pine Probandt Collmeroe and West Collmeroe. Items stolen include jewelry rifles saddles purses watches clothing spray guns and watches with losses ranging from 45 to 180 dollars.
Velma Rylander of 412 West Myrtle Street appeared in Justice of the Peace Rob Corrigan’s court on a drunk driving charge. She was released on $500 bond after claiming the accident was unavoidable and that she swerved to avoid another vehicle. officer T Grae Jan filed the charge in connection with the Five Points incident.
A fragmented New York piece depicts a ransom tale with a self-confessed kidnapper. The report hints at self-contradictions and evasive acts, noting sensational claims and chaotic narration from the era.
Sidney King age 12 of 1091 Menchies Street and Santos Castillo age 11 of 1213 Mouth Hackberry Street were treated at Ropert B. Green hospital after being shot in the abdomen with a toy gun. The incident occurred Monday and involved youths in the neighborhood.
Victim R. Hathersby, 29, of 219 Recto Street, treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for injuries from a collision at Pruitt Second Clark Avenue. James McKey, 2, of 05 Pitchway Street, treated for internal injuries from the same auto accident.
San Antonio chamber to honor about 1100 men from local businesses at a goodwill breakfast in January. Will be hosted by the chamber's president Whiley Wits thall with Porter Loting chairing arrangements and the goodwill committee assisting the program.
City officials announce that food handlers who fail to screen fruit and vegetable displays by January 1 will be prosecuted under the city’s law. L P Bishop, executive administrator of the city wealth department, says about six percent have complied with the require ments and notes details of the ordinance.
Justice Oliver L. Wiley presided over a verdict of death by own action in the shooting of Walton T. Shoemaker at the Gunter hotel in Fort Worth. Shoemaker, aged 90, died at Robert B. Green hospital after being wounded in the chest with a 36 caliber pistol. Authorities say Shoemaker had threatened self-destruction and had ordered companions from the hotel room. The case ties to state securities act violations and federal mail fraud charges connected to oil stock promotion.
A daring bandit leaped from a moving car onto another on Highway BG near the city early Monday and grabbed $180 from Tim Brucke of Goldtiwatle after forcing him at gunpoint. The robber escaped in a second car as Brucke drove away, unable to identify the attacker due to darkness.
Aller pleaded guilty to impersonating Officer George Grerst and a deputy sheriff and threatening arrest of Fort Sam Houston soldier A J Hunter. The incident occurred at the Mira Barn in December 1935. Court records show a $10 fine plus costs after the complaint by FR Henpateley of Tennessee Avenue.
Police could not identify or locate relatives of a 35 year old woman found shot to death in a hotel room at the Plaza. The Galveston resident registered as Ole Williams was found dead with a pistol at her side. Justice of the Peace resumed proceedings, verdict pending.
Vacancies listed for furnished and unfurnished apartments, houses, and rooms with monthly and weekly rates in multiple locations. Some entries include addresses such as 52a W Craiz and 61s 3 Cherry, plus notes on shore properties and rental terms.
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