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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1934
Page
9
Arthur Brisbane sifts through wartime finance and gold myths, arguing the U S wealth lies in real goods not metal. He warns of France shipping gold while America prints bonds and cautions readers about looming economic shifts and dictatorship fears.
A chaotic report from Chicago states Ernest Rossi was sentenced to death for a gangdom offense after alleged assassins ambushed a man in the backyard of a relative’s home. The incident followed Rossi's prior talks with an individual named Ted.
Paris faced heavy troop reinforcements and widespread demonstrations against Premier Daladier and the new cabinet. Authorities moved provincial troops into garrisons after Chiappe’s ousting as Paris police head, while Daladier prepared a three point program including restoring order and exposing the Stavisky scandal.
In Moscow on February and at the Communist party congress Professor Melnik of the Ukraine Bacteria institute announced a typhus vaccine. He said the vaccine, grown in guinea pigs, was injected into volunteers using blood from typhus victims, and all subjects survived.
The Supreme Court ruled today that a pre appeal trial cannot be tried for innate senses in federal courts. The decision centers on a challenge to a prohibition law and its applicability to pre appeal proceedings.
Forecaster A Fairweather predicts slightly cooler conditions with a small temperature dip. Monday brings a low around 57 and a high near 73 for the next 24 hours, followed by a 48 low Tuesday morning as the state chart shows generally fair and slightly cooler weather.
Judge McMulay heard arguments on a motion to quash the indictment against 2.0 Bonner former president of the Commercial National Bank of San Antonio charged with embezzlement of bank funds tied to purchases of allegedly stolen government bonds Defense contends no legal fraud allegation and mis application of funds despite regular transactions.
Public appeal from Berant for release of Edward G. Bremer, a Paul banker, within three days as authorities search for him. Tears rise amid fears he may be dead, with the case unresolved as day fades.
San Antonio fair Monday night and Tuesday with colder Monday night. Lows around 48 degrees Monday night. highs near 93 Sunday. East Texas east of 100th meridian colder Monday night and Tuesday with frost risk in the Rio Grande valley area. Northwest coast wind moderate from the north. West Texas fair Monday night and Tuesday with cooler southeast portion. Weather on Page 2.
Bullish speculation pushed U S markets higher with many stocks and bonds at multi year highs. Wheat and cotton futures rose while copper rubber and silk advanced. Major issues gained notably with American Telephone Consolidated Gas and U S Steel rising. bond activity remained buoyant but less than last week. Washington news covered Senate mail contract probe and alleged interference by postmaster general in air mail routing, plus testimony on Commodore MacCracken records.
Pecos farmer Charles H. Ripley announced his candidacy for the United States Senate with a vow to repudiate debt for the poor and represent the common man. He attacked financial backers he calls a political machine and urged voiding all hands and mortgages, public and private.
Austin reports the Texas House approved a reform to align state policy with federal child labor standards. The measure, sponsored by Representative Roland Bradley of Houston, passed 76 to 46 and moves to the Senate for consideration.
The Supreme Court ruled that selling candy packs with price labels for pennies to children created unfair competition. The decision marks a decisive stance against promotional pricing in children's candy sales, reinforcing fair trade practices.
Officials disclosed today that the government of Ethiovia Das indicated a desire to hire Japanese army officers to train native Ethiopian troops. The move signals external support for Ethiopian defense efforts amid regional tensions.
London February 3 gold bullion market sees renewed United States demand pushing price to a record 140 shillings per ounce. Buyers take 11 900 000 of gold offered, including hoards moved for realization. Despite the rush, the US dollar holds near 4.93 to the pound, contrasting with week end activity after President Roosevelt’s gold announcement.
Vacancy list for furnished and unfurnished rooms apartments and houses with monthly rents listed for multiple properties on Rigsby Magnolia and other streets in San Antonio. Entry includes duration weekly and monthly terms, plus notes on additional Bunya properties and available listings in the tent al column.
Government tax collections for 1933 reached 2 090 947 279 with an increase over 1092. Nee York credited with 2.6 percent of total. Income taxes totaled 720 458 657. corporate incomes 174 353. individual incomes 479 28. Miscellaneous internal revenue 1 220 925 972. Agricultural adjustment taxes totaled 146 563 248.
Washington Feb 3 The government gold stock increased 1 300 000 today to a new high of 7 109 914 101 officials offered an explanation that the rise was due partly to gold returning from hoarding and partly to purchases. The previous day’s stock stood at 5 101 253 25.
Reports of marital discord between actress Kay Francis and director Kenneth Mektenuti are verified today with Miss Francis filing suit for divorce.
President Roosevelt, suffering a slight cold, cancels appointments to focus on correspondence in the executive mansion. He remains at the White House and continues daily duties as weather permits.
Five men were arrested Monday for carrying weapons as police, led by Commissioner Eli Wright, declared officers would act with or without warrants to curb pistol toters. Names include Louis McNral, Lee Peids, Wesley Harding, Tisna, and Davis, with pistols found in a car connected to Harding, Davis, and Littlefield. The incident followed a clash with County Attorney D. F. Davis over warrants versus legal charges. Also noted, a separate drugstore robbery in Houston where a masked man with dark glasses fled with $500 to $600 after slugging staff.
The article reports changes in the Bexar relief system with Administrator Guy Bonham shifting key positions. It notes H. Kinesid and Rineor released, Simmons and Meg Alaty linked to the San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce, and plans to appoint a private auditing firm to oversee the county relief setup.
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