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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1933
Page
4
A man seized by bystanders was beaten by the mob before police and Secret Service officers arrived. The president elect, unhurt, signaled calm as voices shouted their intent to kill. The scene occurred at Bayint Park with about 36 000 people as the president elect rode in an open car flanked by Mayor Gauter and Safety Director McCreary.
An old advertisement extols Carter's Liver Pills as a safe remedy to wake the liver and promote bowel movement without calomel. It claims the product cleanses the bile, improves digestion, relieves bad breath and head fog, and emphasizes natural extracts and liver health. The ad urges readers to choose Carter's Liver Pills over other remedies.
A violent ambush near a waterfront park injures Mayor Cermak and multiple bystanders as gunfire erupts during a presidential visit. Mrs. Cross wrestles a pistol away, saving the president-elect. Cermak is wounded, Roosevelt assists him into a car, and assailant Zanogora is subdued by police amid chaotic scenes.
Atlanta dispatch reports President-elect Roosevelt visiting Mayor Anton Cermak in a Chicago hospital after an assassin's shooting that also wounded Mrs Gill. The scene included Farley Moley and McIntyre as Roosevelt consoled Germak and discussed recovery while the train awaited in Miami. Detectives Kruke and Caldwell were among those unharmed.
Oscar Hartnell arrived on the Champlain and was seized as an undesirable alien while aboard. He is charged with fraud for claiming to be heir to a legendary Drake estate and allegedly extorting over 1.8 billion dollars from Middle West investors by promising to return their money.
London reports say Prime Minister Macdonald and Neville Chamberlain faced a cabinet split over war debts with possible resignations denied by Downing Street. Ronald Lindsay rushed to Washington to align cabinet support as Roosevelt inauguration looms. Hoover officials brace for security and funding needs for the January 4 event.
February 16 in Washington a senate objection by Senator Borah blocked immediate action on a bill to exclude or expel alien Communists, in the wake of the presidential transition and President-elect Roosevelt. The procedural move halts the measure for now.
Police say one man, identified as a gang member tied to the Ambler bank kidnapping, was shot to death within an hour after the Holdup. Three other men were arrested and about $20,000 in cash was recovered.
UVALDE February 11 Indications pointed to a jury completion soon to try Lawrence Latta for the death of his wife at Del Rio in March. Nine jurors were selected last night including Tully Garner a Del Rio banker and son of Vice President John Nance Garner.
A vintage ad touts Sinusiptec as a cure for sinus pain and congestion caused by colds and catarrh. It claims warm water rinses clear blocked passages, prevents headaches, and improves breathing, urging twice daily nose baths and describing the product as easy and pleasant with a money back guarantee.
Medical writers cite Calotabs as the standard remedy to relieve nasal and throat congestion caused by colds. The improved calomel tablet, popular since early use in millions of homes, reportedly purifies the system by morning with no nausea or interference with daily activities. A family package with directions is offered for thirty five cents, trial size ten cents.
A U S grand jury convened in Chicago on February to investigate alleged fraud linked to a Wey Sanelal stenchire ms Raye rrache Slnpaes and a Mullern store. District Attorney Deighh St Green said evidence includes a $30,000,000 investment, the knife incident, and potential indictments against officers.
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