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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1934

Page

4

Street Shooting Ends With Multiple Gunshots In Bizarre Row

Witnesses recall Skeeter Clauss pulling a pistol during a dispute at a Madison street venue. Phyllis Raessting, a waitress, testified he threatened Street and others before the shooting began. Frank Nixon and Marie Curry described Clauss waving the weapon and Street collapsing from gunfire. Eight bullets struck Street, leaving 35 wounds reported in the chaotic scene.

Phyllis Raessting Skeeter Clauss Street Frank Nixon Sullivan the & Bassy Sulivan Red Biering Avenue Nixon Madison Street Clause

Government Invasion Of Private Business Debate

The passage argues against government built or funded enterprises and emergency powers that could undermine private livelihoods. It cites Representative Ludlow’s criticism of a government owned factory at Reedsville and warns against using crisis rhetoric to push revolutionary changes, praising American self reliance and opposition to paternalistic socialism.

Representative Ludlow Reedsville House of Representatives Nenton

Street family gun battle tragedy linked to Huntsville death row

Street family suffered fatal gun wounds with West Park avenue ties and a Fort Worth clash in 1931. Sam Street, killed six years after, perished in a gun battle with Pete McKenzie, now awaiting execution in Huntsville. Investigators questioned witnesses as attorney Lou Sihle Shger declined to comment. Street’s funeral was planned for Porter Loring with Rev. Hill officiating. he survived by his mother Myre.

Acis Mintotes de Otliner A. Streett West Park Avenue Southern Pacific Rail R. B. Ailenp Toad West Lynwood Avenue Street Gutfred Ceri’ Street Fort Worth Sam Street Pete Mon ‘Kenzie McKenzie State Penitentiary Huntsville Raymond South P. R. Halloran Claws Lou Sihle Shger Porter Loring P. H. Hill Myre Sam

Slain Man’s Record Reveals Broad Career of Charges

County and federal records compile a long list of charges linked to A G Street and Otto Claus, including assault to murder a railroad employee, possession of distilled spirits, firearm thefts from the Texas National Guard armory, and official misconduct while serving as deputy. Other entries show theft of slot machines, aggravated assault, unlawful pistol carrying, and a murder linked to a Houston street bar. The narrative spans decades and features names such as Mary Abbey and Sam Street, with police recollections noting the slain man’s prior work as a peace officer and community figure.

A. G. Street United States Austin Texas National Guard Lai Justice of the Peace Court Grand Jury D. F. Davis Mary Abbey County Court-al-Law

Foreclosure relief bill moves in Texas House

Texas House adopts a conference report postponing foreclosures for 80 days with sales delayed to March 6 unless owner and debt holder agree in writing. The measure funds unemployment relief bonds and creates new relief commission personnel with governor as voting member. Lawrence Westbrook urged delaying $14.59 million of the $20 million authorization.

Austin Texas House of Representatives Senate House Miriam A. Ferguson Bilalia Texas Relief Commission Industrial Accident Board Texas Juch Council Carman

BRITON MEETS 15600 Pact Marks Monetary Shift

London reports Roosevelt policy impact as gold price set near 435 per ounce. British arbiters raise sterling to 138 shillings 6p per ounce, reflecting a move to a new bullion standard and shifting gold price influence toward the pound. Dollar value adjusts with sterling shifts. experts call it a tactical British maneuver. Washington notes rail freight loadings up 132% from 1932, 26,974 above the prior year.

London Roosevelt Bulion Britain Washington, D. C American’ Railway Association

Verdict in 8. A. Shooting death by own action

Justice of the Peace John & Shook Friday returned a verdict of death by own action in the inquiry into the death of Gold a former Gillespie county rancher who had lived in San Antonio. He had been staying with his son B W Franz at 331 East Post sites a note addressed to Eva and Benno Franz was found on the body.

Justice of the Peace John Gold Gillespie County San Antonio B. W. Franz East Post Eva Benno ‘Franz

Resurfacing Highway 85 under way in Dimmit county

Work has begun on resurfacing Highway No. 85 through Dimmit county near Carrizo Springs on February 2. Local notices urge readers to borrow money from reliable sources, with advertisements for money-to-loan offers appearing in the paper.

Carrizo Springs Dimmit County

Sealing Improves New York Trade in January Review

Dun and Bradstreet reported a definite revival across all branches in January. The weekly trade review highlighted improved retail and business activity as a standout feature of the period.

New York Din and Bradstreet

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