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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1933

Page

2

Billy Sunday Stricken With Heart Attack in Des Moines

Des Moines Iowa February 11 the Rev William A Billy Sunday famed voter crusading evangelist suffered a heart attack near the end of his sermon at First Federated church He was rushed to Chamberlain hotel in an ambulance with condition grave doctors said he was serious despite his dynamic preaching as 2000 in attendance were dismissed and Sunday traveled to the hotel with the evangelist pending further word from physicians

Des Moines Iowa William A Billy First Federated Church Chamberlain Hotel Sunday Mix Evangelist Warren Fleck Bateman Luginbuh Gehman

Charge Two Men With Extortion In Chicago Case

Chicago on February 11 two men were charged with extortion after sending letters demanding 6000 from Mrs. Charlotte Thilo widow of the slain Chicago physician George W. Thilo. They were captured at the main post office as they waited for a decoy package. Accused are George P Stevens salesman and Henry Nusshauer taxidermist, old Thilo friends.

Chicago Charlotte Thilo George W. Thilo Henry Nusshaumer

Exchanges Close Until Tuesday

The New York stock exchange and most major exchanges will be closed on Monday February 13 for Linenin's birthday. The New Orleans cotton exchange will stay open. A four room furnished apartment at 405 West Elmira is for rent at £250 per month. Classification 15 Light Classified ads.

New York New York Stock Exchange Monedar Linenin Orleana Cotton Exchange West Elmira West Summit

Weather Notes and Temperature Readings Feb 10

Fragmented weather item reports temperatures for February 10 with precipitation remarks and monthly and accumulated deficits. Mentions normal precipitation, January deficit, and lingering notes on winds and barometric readings.

Tolet Couel Enturder

Mills Pleads for Settled Currency at Missouri Dinner

Ogden Mills urged settled currency and stabilization of the dollar in a telephoned address read at the Association of Young Republicans of Missouri annual Lincoln Day dinner. The secretary’s speech, read by Joan Jay Hopkins, framed as a key step toward national economic recovery.

Ny Beerestary Treasury Ogden Mills Association of Young Republicans of Missouri Joan Jay Hopkins Bsecretary Milla Washington

Gas Station Robbed by Armed Bandit

A lone armed bandit invaded the Magnolia filling station at 1318 Went Rangerpice and forced manager J. W. Abernathy to surrender $8 from the trash register. The robber then marched Abernathy down the street before fleeing.

Magnolia J. W. Abernathy Abernathy & Block Peltes

Patian Plans Bill On Bonus Payment

Washington February 1 The House will be forced to vote on a cash payment of the 2 billion soldier bonus six weeks after the expected special session convenes Rep Patian Democrat of Texas said he would introduce a cash payment bill to provide currency expansion on opening day If Democrats oppose it it will be pushed for discharge of the committee handling it He favors cash payment backed by bonds opposing currency expansion by silver advocates They also plan action after the new Congress convenes

Washington, D. C Patan Texas Congress

Texan to Enter Plea of Insanity in Shooting Case

Noah Roark the Dallas lawyer will plead insanity as his defense in the shooting of two men Justin Stein and Arthur B Strauch Roark a former district attorney is jailed on two counts of assault to murder Stein and Strauch were wounded Friday afternoon and were reported slightly improved tonight at the hospital

Dallas INS Noah Roark William McCraw Ted Manree Justin Stein Arthur B. Strauch Roark Sitamry Stein Strauch Ablendania

Rainey Backs Steagall for Treasury Secretary Post

In a signed joint letter with nine Alabama colleagues, Representative Henry S. Rainey of Illinois urged President-elect Roosevelt to appoint Henry C. Steagall of Alabama as secretary of the treasury. The bid was presented during the transition week in Washington with Steagall formally proposed for the cabinet post.

Rainey Steagall Washington, D. C Henry C. Steagall Alabama

Compromise Planned for Roosevelt Dictatorial Powers

Washington February 11 The drive to grant President Roosevelt dictatorial powers for government reorganization continues into the next session of Congress. Speaker Garner says the lame duck session will not concede such powers and Roosevelt may seek them himself. A compromise limiting the president to consolidating and curtailing executive agencies is viewed as likely as conferees debate the treasury post office supply bill. Garner says reductions can shrink the payroll burden, noting towns cut salaries notably. Snell opposes Congress surrendering its duties.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Congress Garner Congres Senate House Treasury-Post Office Garney Finamne Snell New York

Former College Professor New State Dictator in Indiana

Indiana news profiles Governor Paul V. McNutt as a controversial figure nicknamed Hoosier Mussolini by enemies yet praised by thousands. The 41-year-old former Indiana University dean is seen as a dynamic, decisive leader who could cut Gordian knots and save 800000 in county salaries, while facing opposition over his aggressive control of state government.

Indianapolis Thes Indiana Paul V. McNutt American Legion Alend

Move to Kill Navy Budget in Reductions

Washington Feb. government leaders clash as 6 percent federal cuts threaten naval power. Secretary Adams says three battleships two aircraft carriers four heavy cruisers and 24 other ships would be taken out of service. Protests flood congressional leaders from department heads amid Senate economy bill revolt fears.

Washington, D.C INS Congress America Senate Navy Adams Sisah

Warning Issued to Lying Parents

Federal child welfare authorities issue a warning to parents about teaching children to lie to manipulate behavior. The guidance cautions that fabrications about dangers or “bad men” create mistrust and undermine honesty, with potential long term effects on a child’s perception and obedience.

Witness testifies in Curley Guy murder trial in Long Beach

Betty De Larm, 16, daughter of Edward De Larm, says Curley Guy was at home in Glen Dale the night Captain Walter Van derwell was killed. She adds she knew he was there last night because an English paper with his wife Solveig’s picture arrived that day. She testified he was preparing to go to bed when she left at 7:30.

Guy Long Beach Oslif Betty de Larm William J Curley Walter Vanderwell Glendale Wonderwill Edward de Larm Solveig

Three Arraigned After San Antonio Dry Raids

Three men were arraigned before U S Commissioners Paul A Lockhan Saturday with bonds set at 600 each after raids in San Antonio Friday night. Abraham Rodriguez Rafael Metla pleaded not guilty and were remanded to Bexar jail. A separate raid on San Fernando Street yielded beer whiskey mash and equipment. Joaquin Navarro pleaded guilty but failed to post a 500 bond.

U. S Paul A. Lockhan San Antonio Bork Dolaresa Street Prohibition Abraham Rodriguez Rafael Metla Bexar County San Fernando Street Joaquin Navarro

Oklahoma Senate Approves Death Penalty for Kidnapping

Oklahoma City February legislative action reports the state senate passing a bill that imposes the death penalty for kidnapping convictions involving ransom. The vote was reported as unanimous.

Oklahoma City Okla Feber INS Oklahome Senate

Nine Candidates Hit Democratic Primary In South West Race

Nine prominent citizens of the Southwest enter the Democratic primary race for the Gar ner seat in Congress. Candidates include Jorden T Lawler Castroville real estate broker Noble G Cofer Brownsville attorney Garrdon Griffin McAllen attorney and Good Government party leader Oscar Co Dancy Brownsville attorney and former judge Charles Tips Three Rivers glass maker Moulton Cobb Mission publisher W A Donnelly Hebbronville lawyer and Milton West Brownsville attorney and legislator ally.

Uvalde South John N. Garner House Garner Kimself Jorden T. Lawler Castroville Noble G. Cofer Brownsvilie Garrdon Griffin McAllen Good Government Party Oscar Co Dancy Brownsville Junge Charles 2. Tips Three Rivers Glass Manufactur Moulton Cobb Mission W. A. Donnelly

$1 PAYS FOR $1000 MRE PROTECTION OFFER

Beverly Hills based Abe Sterling Association promotes a $1 offer for a $1000 Life Certificate without medical exam. Targeted to men women and children ages 10 to 7, it claims protection for death from any cause. No agent contact. free 10 day inspection precedes optional payment to activate coverage for about 45 days. Offer runs for a short time.

Abe Sterling Association Bag Wushire Beverly Hills Calif

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