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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1933
Page
11
The item warns of risqué diversions among fashionable circles, alleging a new gag is pushed by a group led by JT. Shelby McNeel. It notes the city cut electricity costs recently and frames the expose as a bold public reveal from a questionable social stratum.
A noisy Saturday night near the Dest Ride districts draws crowds to police broadcasts. Citizens rush to scenes with drunken rioters and disturbances, often arriving before patrols as outraged onlookers cheer. The chaotic crowd habitually misreads calls, chasing mayhem and sensational events.
A report notes a disturbance with soldiers and officers at a Black Maria and an arrest after a scuffle, while praising Early Temple for a prolific output of 30,000 portraits. It mentions Mave Comple on San Antonio streets and Temple Mas’s travels, detailing portrait pricing and methods of soliciting passersby, with emphasis on likeness if offered portraits are refused.
The piece notes Tim’s sales lens showing about 4 percent profit, focusing on accessible portraits and a gallery of ordinary people rather than celebrities. It mentions “Red” Bown with Mack Rogers' orchestra as a band sales man, and hints at seasonal modeling for the foxtheaming trade, with Row as a local reference.
Mayor M. Chambers announced a study of local assets and a proposed city ordinance to curb selling practices seen as punishable by fine. The district attorney’s office noted that participants in these chain sales may violate a state law, a situation revisited in 1927.
Mexican vice consul Tomas Norles and Oscar Powell of the central valley committee announced a program to repatriate Mexican aliens. A first group may depart for Mexico soon, to be transported by truck or rail at the relief committee’s expense. The plan includes highway construction work between Matale and Liera.
E. B. Meister operates a Carolina filling station on Caroline and Tipergen avenues where burglars broke in Tuesday. They stole gas and 90 cents and attempted to ring Look Nts Zey. Police were notified but no other details given. A trailer was reported stolen from 2212 West Poplar Street. M. Adele reported a watch missing during a dance event.
The customs office warned Tuesday that a $2,400,000 budget cut will force 1,200 staff layoffs or a broad administrative furlough. A telegram from George Connell of the National Customs Association warned officials the force may be cut as never before. A separate letter suggested a likely 25 percent salary reduction or 25 percent additional furlough without pay.
Willis Arnold six of TO Son Fur manda sired became a familiar visitor at Robert B Green hospital Trestay where attendants set and dislocated shoulder after each sudden movement. James Cor bin fifteen months North Gher ry street recovering from dodging pattoning. George Belch thirty eight Goodrich avenue went to hospital to remove two particles of emery dust from his right eye. Abe
Fire at a paint plant near the intersection of Negley and San Pedro avenues partially destroyed the facility. Estimated damage was $13,000 by fire officials on Tuesday with firefighters dispatched Monday to the scene.
Miss Nunn Krumpke, a renowned artist touring the United States, was to exhibit her pictures at Une Witte museum this week until Lina Noon caused a delay. The exhibition and her U.S. visit have been postponed to the first week in April due to West Aid.
Major Yinnk Whstbirn will lead the last of meetings on national defense over stalion RABO at 8:30 p.m. He will respond to claims by Opiiareasaint Roas Collins at Milastastny and Dr. Frederick Ibe YUY, head of Aponco Gngonte a Llioy, in a tense national briefing.
Tuesday a court inquiry before Justice John Fynniu heard testimony from two men who alleged they paid bribes to have cases dismissed in Missin Minor matters. County Attorney D F Davis announced possible barratry charges, inviting more victims to file sworn statements. Flores and his mother faced further scrutiny after a series of testimonies about attempts to fix the drunk case.
Several people were injured in traffic incidents Monday and listed for recovery Tuesday. Charles Steward, 34, of Beeville, hurt his back slipping while boarding a streetcar at Houston and St Marys. Jake Lilly, 42, suffered a minor injury in a collision at North Palmetto and Van Vesy. Three children from South Presa Street and Vargas Street were wounded in a collision at South Presa and Nueva. Remon Malas, 16, riding a bicycle, broke a hand after a collision near Ramana Plaza. M Marlince, 23, of Atti Tampico Street, injured when an auto started and ran over him as he cranked it.
Special rail rates announced in San Antonio for President Roosevelt's inauguration in Washington on March 4. All expenses plan priced at 103 includes rail fare, taxi, meals, and accommodations. round trip tickets 105.55 offer Pullman service. All Texas special departs San Antonio February 20 and Dallas February 2, with limited return options.
A Texas farmer and his son faced guilty pleas in a Goats case. Judge Duval West sentenced both to six days in jail with probation for one year after the elder man pledged to pay a $10 fine once harvest ends. The court noted the farmers’ prior good reputation and stated mercy was shown.
In San Antonio an unusual daily spectacle draws 200 fans at 4 p.m. Punch, a hippo, is trained to obey definite commands. F A Sublivan, director of the display, says the 8 year old hippo is rare and difficult to train. Only one other trained hippo is known, at a historic circus, who performed in a ring. The trainer notes the creature’s power and speed, and explains the enclosure reduces fear enabling training. Andrew Dickens, keeper at Smut Antonio, shows Punch can stand on his haunches and beg, but the act occurs only during specific times.
Two officers with San Antonio as their home residence are named as students for the Army War College term starting next September. A detailed list from Eighth Corps area includes Col. Joh. Pirie, air corps, former commander of Lemmen Heid, now at Washington, and Maj. Percy W. Clarkson, infantry, currently at West Point.
Christine Crow, age eight, and her brother Tom were treated at Roberh B. Green West Rital after a trip to Brathenridge park zoo where they reportedly ate plenty of popcorn and pennuta and fell ill. Attendants described their condition as food poisoning.
The cactus show, opened last Saturday at the Witte Memorial Museum under the San Antonio Garden Club, concludes Wednesday. Visitors are urged to attend only on Thursday morning for any remaining displays.
San Antonio motormen preparing for Public Service Company buses face a stiff neck challenge to watch the door. Drivers must tilt to the right to operate the door lever and line up with the entry, as new buses lack paths and will be put into service once weather allows.
Edward Sayers claimed highest scholastic honors at St Marys University for the first term with a straight A record across five subjects. Other top performers included Howart DeBuron Ernest Faba Oscar Spitz and Hermann Wild among a list of noted students earning high averages and honorable mentions.
A I Shafer Inc a local plumbing heating and contracting firm was adjudged bankrupt on its own petition in federal court. The petition listed liabilities at 93 868 13 with 10 029 59 unsecured. assets valued at 1 130 459. No exemptions were claimed. Walthe P Shafer named to meet the board of directors. Proceedings noted Tuesday in district court.
Norodo Brathmaeharee of India will speak at the Optimist club weekly luncheon at noon at the Worthen hotel. The meeting is chaired by O. B. Selinabel. Royce Ianston, a boy cornetist, will perform with Vathia Jansen.
Two of four women charged with kidnapping a five month old girl had bonds set or reduced by Judge W. W. McCrory in the Twenty-Fourth District Court. Viola Driscoll and Chila Martinez were in jail or awaiting bond, while Monnay, Hernandes, Maggie Garcia, and another remained in custody. The child, allegedly taken January 24, was reported dead days after she disappeared.
Police investigated a Tuesday report of Communist activity in the city near a San Antonio relic station. Officials said workers expressed dissatisfaction, the unemployed sought protest against relief measures, and six arrests were made though no Communist literature was found.
Col Maurice G Ony of the British army travels to Mexico City as military attache and will stop in Rio Antonio Wednesday evening for several days. He will proceed to Mexico City after a brief visit, with plans to tour posts and facilities along the way.
J. Dolard announces Tuesday the appointment of AY ADn as commercial agent for the MK and T railway lines operating in San Antonio. The move names Loney as a key figure in this division.
Pauline Weatherford aged 14 of La Pryor was reported missing last Friday. She was located in San Antonio and returned to her guardians. Weatherford was employed at a Yale Avenue business and the authorities coordinated the reunion. The case is closed with the girl safe and accounted for.
A call to taxpayers of Bexar and surrounding counties to attend a two day Taxpayers Association of Texas meeting in Austin. Ex-governor Fergusby to speak Friday evening. focus on mortgage moratorium tax bills and other tax related topics. Merchants push for city action against chain selling schemes as consumer protection concerns rise.
In Beverly Mills California February a heated session of the House of Representatives marked by a public tribute to Cal vintage Coolidge. Lawmakers assembled in force to honor the former president with a partisan display amid debate and concern over how the eulogy would be received by opposing factions.
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