10 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1933
Page
1
A fragmented clipping shows advocates urging affordable energy to aid households and industry. Names and dates are unreadable, but the tone indicates a policy push backed by civic groups seeking lower power costs nationwide.
Washington weighs England debt offer as proposals include 10 percent settlement or payments in depreciated currency. A columnist recalls Disraeli’s canal strategy and Panama profits, arguing for cautious repayment and potential futures under a tariff and distribution reform. Also notes rail and power issues, price fairness, and local Florida trade shifts.
Dutch battleship De Zeven Provincien is captured by mutineers and bombed by a punitive squadron led by Java. Captain Van Duin reports 18 killed as ships and flying boats position for surrender. An ultimatum expired and a bomb struck the vessel, triggering a fire and signaling surrender.
Arctic like cold wave sweeps the nation causing widespread fatalities as reports confirm 80 deaths. Weather patterns shift briefly with moderating temps, while officials tally impact and monitor heating needs across communities.
Cloudy with rain tonight through Friday night. Saturday partly to mostly cloudy with a high near 48 degrees and a low around 34. Light to moderate northerly winds. East Texas foresees rain in the southeast portion with warmer conditions inland. Farther west and north, partly cloudy Friday night and Saturday with slightly colder temps in the low 40s.
Marto Menocal Jr., 26, son of former Cuba president, believed in Cuba after a night flight from Miami in a private plane without clearance papers. Sources say his destination was Santa Clara, a key base for a new revolt aimed at Havana within days.
A Senate panel reviewed an RFC report stating several railroads owe more than the market value of collateral backing loans. Central of Georgia, St Louis and San Francisco, Missouri Pacific and others face gaps as Kennedy says collateral is adequate or worth mostly “something.” Pending requests seek about 70 million dollars more.
Harry Geen, recently convicted of obtaining money under false pretenses in connection with John inka the Harber Pector, was sentenced to months imprisonment and ordered to pay court costs up to £500. Geen admitted receiving £14,000 from the Broad Street Press by promoting worthless stocks.
In Cuero Texas Feb 10 searchers continue for the body of Harmer Hots 66 missing after he and Ine Hotz 73 drowned crossing the Guadalupe River. Recovery of Hotz had been completed earlier today, but Hots remains at large despite a full river search.
Washington, Feb 16 The senate appropriations committee overrode its sub committee and rejected a 10 percent cut in the $28,440,000 prohibition enforcement fund. The full panel kept the ban on using funds for wire tapping and retained informer buying of liquor as evidence, while lifting no new allotments. The panel also approved the four department supply bill totaling $102,610,754 for State Justice Commerce and Labor, up from the house allowance.
New York February 10. General John J. Pershing was reported too ill to attend the funeral of his brother James F. Pershing who died in a hospital last night. Pershing was in Texas where life was threatened by severe cold. A sister Miss May Pershing was en route to New York.
Major General Edgar T. Collins, 6, assistant chief of staff in charge of operations at the War Department, died today at Walter Reed Hospital after an illness of several weeks. His home was Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Mexico City February 16 US Ambassador J Reuben Clark who plans to leave Mexico or Washington next week was bid a farewell dinner by foreign newspaper correspondents He called Mexico the most interesting political laboratory in Latin America and said the region is watching it for guidance Spanish Ambassador Alvarez de Vayo praised Clark for diplomatic conduct serving as a model for the diplomatic corps
Bay St George Newfoundland reports a northwest gale sweeping wreckage from about a dozen coastal villages into the sea. Sandy Point suffered flooding and locals sought refuge in attics as boats gear and fishing gear were lost. total damage reaches thousands. No lives reported lost so far.
French aviators depart for Buenos Aires aiming to break the world distance record of 8340 miles. The cross Atlantic attempt, involving Lucien Brunssoulrot and Maurice Rossi, is tracked in Greensburg, Pennsylvania where Peter Albert of Jeannette was acquitted on a minor theft charge with costs imposed.
Tokyo reports say Japanese cabinet, in an extraordinary session, demanded immediate resignation of Yosuke Mistsuki from the League of Nations amid reports of Chinese forces blowing a bridge on the Shi River and disrupting the Peiping Mukden railway. War Minister Araki pressed for Tokyo recall but was defeated. ministers stayed at home ready for emergency calls over next 24 hours.
Up to eighty people died as the brutal cold persisted. Chicago reported twenty two deaths while states from Nevada to New Jersey faced subzero temperatures. Fires raged in Wheeling and Chicago as residents endured icy conditions and transportation disruptions. Weather officials warned of continued danger before any relief.
Capt. James A. Mollison, British speed pilot, completed another transatlantic flight and departed Natal at 7:30 am for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He had arrived yesterday from Thies, Senegal, after a westward crossing over the North Atlantic.
Washington Feb 0 The United States and League of Nations notified Liberia that it must settle its debt of 3.5 million dollars to Firestone Rubber Company. Liberia reportedly revoked the contract last December. the government owes revenue, and the issue threatens further assistance.
Paris Feb 10 American journalist William Bullitt, linked to war debt talks for the president, secured passage on the steamship Europa bound for New York from Cherbourg. He did not occupy a compartment. reports suggest he traveled from Vienna to Southampton to board the Europa.
William Conselman, longtime writer of a Hewspaper comic strip, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court claiming assets of 67 dollars and 87.09 cents. His wife also filed a similar petition as listed in the document.
Washington Feb 10 Democrats push for sweeping fiscal control granting President-elect Roosevelt authority over federal finances veterans benefits and spending. Hoover opposes dictatorial powers citing constitutional principles while Garner backs strong executive restructuring. Snell Republican Leader faults the move as party politics. Continued on Page 16 Col 3.
A fragmented list of properties and real estate terms appears, mentioning Distinctive Homes, Cannilt Hiei Civgstied Reitalade, or wa Mars Lon. References include months, prices, rooms, and various locations with uncertain details and stray numbers. The readable fragments point to listings or notices about homes or estates and associated commerce gaps.
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