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A New York City cold spell reached record lows while readers await the day’s weather details. Verne Sankey, once Public Enemy No. 4 in Chicago, reportedly killed himself with neckties in prison.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1934
Page
7
Chinese New Year Gift Returns to Chita Citadel
A Chinese new seer’s gift signals Janan’s return to Chita the argent citadel of Bhanhnik Wan, which the Japanese army has occupied for almost two years, as reported from Shanhatkwan China on February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanhatkwan
China
Janan
Chita
Arglent
Bhanhnik- Wan
Alminet
Rioting in Paris Strikes After Night of Fierce Clash
Thousands of police battled Communist rioters across a mile square in northeast Paris. Fatalities unconfirmed, about 1000 injured, hospitals brimful as dawn neared. Protests followed calls from Premier Doumergue amid looming general strike plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Place de la Republique
Doumeroue
Don
Ibo
Teon Jouhaux
Cathar Federation
Bayonne
Rats Watch
Plane de la Republique
Leavenworth to House Kidnapper Prison Term Begin
Gordon Alcorn, sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping Denver broker Charles Hoettcher, reported to begin term at Leavenworth federal penitentiary. In Sioux City, Verne Sanker, leader of the Boettcher kidnapers, died by hanging to avoid capture, as mob justice loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Gordon Alcorn
Ife
Charles Hoettcher
Denver
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Sioux City
Boettchar
Verne Sanker
Anlevnew
State
Tgovernment
Gordon Alcoen
Verne Sankey
Charles Boetscher
Sankey
International News
Aircraft Shares Sell Heavily on Roosevelt Order
The New York Stock Exchange opened with heavy selling as mail contract cancellations under President Roosevelt's order hit the aviation sector. Douglas Aircraft started with 3000 shares at 15.97, down 3.78. North American Aviation 11,600 shares at 4.19, off 2.63. Curtis Wright 15,000 shares at 4, down 0.25. United Aircraft delayed. Avia tion Corp opened with about 20,000 shares at 5.37, off 4.12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Douglas Aircraft
North American Aviation
Curtis Wright
United Aircraft
Aviation Corporation
Washington, D. C
United States Army
Sonig Trankly
Ther
Farley
White House
Army
Department of Commerce
Post Office Department
War Department
Record Cold Wave Grips Atlantic Coast With Losses
A severe cold wave across the North Atlantic coast brings record low readings. New York reports subzero at 4 am and heavy losses with 17 deaths. trains delayed and ships slowed as ice and fire hazards mount. Cape Cod sees teebrgs for the first time since 1917 as coast guards rescue five men from an ice-coated schooner. The Pennsylvania Railroad runs the Florida Special in several sections carrying 800 passengers amid widespread weather chaos. Officials forecast some relief but warn of a warming trend that may still bring disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Atlantic Seaboard
Coml
New York City
Yessterday
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Ohio
Cape Cod
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wertherman Hell
Atlanta
Charlotte
Ra- Teipit
Richmond
Washington
Augusta
Jacksonville
Birmingham
Nashville
Chattapooga
Memphis
Tittle Rock
New Oceans
Weather forecast for North and West Texas and San Antonio
Overcast skies and a slight temperature drop are forecast with intermittent light showers through the week. In North and West Texas a freeze threat remains with temperatures dipping to the low 40s Sunday, while San Antonio is set for a three degree fall to around 42. Highs may reach about 52 Sunday afternoon, with Saturday near 80 and Friday at 61, as moderate east winds prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
San Antonio
Freed of Charges in Coco Solo Auto Fatality
John Henry Gross, a U.S. Navy tenant attached to the submarine base at Coco Solo, was freed today of manslaughter charges connected to a fatal automobile accident in August. The case involved a driver who died in the crash and Gross faced allegations tied to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
John Henry Gross
Bse
Coco Solo
Weather Forecast San Antonio and Surrounding Area
Weather outlook calls for cloudy skies with occasional rain from Saturday night into Sunday. Temperatures around 42 Saturday night and near 50 Sunday. winds from the east to moderate. North and east Texas expect cloudy conditions with possible sleet in the northwest, and livestock warnings for the northeast portion. Additional details on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
East Texas
Weat
Texas
High Court Appeal Next for MacGracken Contempt Case
Washington February 10 officials announced William P MacGracken would surrender to face contempt charges as Senate defies him. An aide plans to deliver him to Senate Sergeant at Arms Jurmey to seek a writ of habeas corpus for appearance in the District of Columbia Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
William P. MacGracken
Senate
Air
Hoover
Chesley W. Jurmey
Nirney
Frank Hogan
Maccracken
Air Mail
L. H. Brithin
Northwest Airways
Harris M. Hanshue
Wice Alt Ex- Hess
Gilbert Givin
Washington
Abristin
Sunday Want Ad Rates and Rental Listings
Classified notice invites readers to consult the rental column for complete listings and rates. It highlights monthly and weekly prices for rooms and other ads, urging use of Sunday want ads to reach a larger audience and secure broader exposure.
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Munedadora Pombined
Radar Hearny Yy
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