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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1933

Page

3

Choosé Jurors in Wanderwell Case

Long Beach Calif Feb 20 Witnesses from English lord to a sailor were summoned for the opening of the trial of Wier James Guy Welsh soldier of fortune charged with the murder of Capt Walter Wanderwell the globe trotting adventurer Superior Judge Robert Kenny will preside over jury selection today and tomorrow

Long Beach Calif Wier James Guy Walter Wanderwell Globe Robert Kenny Los Angeles

Happier Days for Corliss Palmer as Detention Ward Tale

Corliss Palmer once a Bar stand girl and beauty contest figure now languishes in a San Francisco detention ward reportedly for treatment of alcoholism. She recalls happier times as the wife of Eugene V. Brewster, a millionaire publisher from whom she is separated, amid claims of engagement to Albert J. Cohen.

Corliss Palmer San Francisco Rell Eugene V. Brewster Albert J. Cohen Hollywood

Corliss Palmer Names Cohen's Other Woman in Hollywood Suit

In a San Francisco detention ward Corliss Palmer, tearful and wounded, identifies the woman linked to Al Cohen, Hollywood scenario writer and tennis man, whose wife sues Palmer for 1000000 dollars for alienation. Palmer reveals she was promised support by Cohen but is now destitute and seeking rehabilitation. She repeated she has nowhere to go and no money to return home with.

San Francisco Corliss Palmer Albert J. Cohen Hollywood Cohen Corlis Sorrell al Cohen Tive Dr. Geiger

January Building Permits Total $46 880.50 Reported

Building permits for January reached 46 880.50, compiled by Charles Finch, inspector. The figure rises $10,000 from December and is about one third of January 1932’s 112,084 total. Most permits were for residences, including 18 new homes totaling 17,000, with under 1,000 average, plus 10,000 for repairs and alterations.

Charles Fincham

Texas University Oil Royalties Drop

Oil royalties totaling 87724 were collected by the University of Texas for January. Cashier G H Cocke of the general land office announced the January receipts were about 12000 less than December due to lower oil prices. Revenue for December was 69450.

Texas University Austin University of Texas G. H. Cocke General Land Offire Inceme

Winter Visitor John Mitchell Dies in Minneapolis

A message to George Sanders Jr. of Pearsall reports the death in Minneapolis of John Mitchell. His wife was Delia Sanders, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Sanders, well known among the old San Antonio colonists. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell had long been frequent winter visitors in San Antonio.

George Sanders Jr Pearsall Minneapolis John Mitchell Ass Delia Sanders George Sanders San Antonio

Five Bandits Cab a Freight Truck Near Palatine

Five dressed bandits armed with a machine gun and revolvers held up a Western Wisconsin Freight truck near Palatine and fled with the vehicle. The incident was reported from Chicago with no injuries noted.

Chicago Unis Palatine

De Guise Demands French Monarchy in Manifesto

Paris dispatch reports L action Francaise publishing a manifesto from the Due de Guise, claimant to the throne, urging a French dictatorship under a monarchy. He calls the republic impotent and frames a choice between liberty and monarchy or anarchy and socialism. In Minneapolis, Margaret Herslett sues a dairy firm for 575 after a bottle of buttermilk exploded, cutting her hand.

de Guise Paris INS L'action | Francaise Due de Guise Minneapolis Margaret Herslett

Five Companies Slash Dividends

Within the week five major industrial corporations cut dividends raising doubt about further reductions. United States Steel dropped its preferred from seven to two dollars while American Tobacco cut its extra. Dene, Inc. reduced to three from four. Borden fell from two to one and a half. Standard Oil of New Jersey trimmed its extra.

New York United States Steel Ameticar Tobarnn Dene Borden Standard O11 Company New Jurey

Briggs Begins Delivery Of A Aonies Detroit Ford Plants Hit By Strike

Briggs deliveries of automobile bodies to Ford Dearborn plant resume amid nationwide plant shutdowns. Briggs strikers vow to continue picketing after a meeting last night. Production at Briggs slowly restarts with more hires, while Ford officials announce reopening dates. Police report two Briggs trucks waylaid with floor panels dumped and ignition keys removed during deliveries.

Detroit Ford Dearborn Briges Wa. Waelitring Company Ford Daie Briggs Briggs Company William F. Connally Sreasy

Senate Body Subpoenas National City Bank Chiefs

Chairman Norbeck announced that Charles E. Mitchell and other top National City Bank officials have been subpoenaed to appear before the Senate banking committee's stock investigation on February 21.

Washingdon DL. G Charles E. Mitchell National City Bank Senate Banking Committee Norbeck

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