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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1933

Page

3

Gregory Rites to Be Held in Houston

Houston article describes funeral arrangements for Thomas Watt Gregory former U S attorney general. His body to lie in state at Gregory Gym Texas University and be transported to Austin for burial after services here. Gregory born 1861 in Mississippi and educated at Southwestern University Texas. urged for Supreme Court seat but declined due to preference for Texas life. Wilson letters noted in context.

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Hair Tonic Claim Sparks Youthful Restorations

An advertisement-style claim promotes a hair tonic that allegedly reverses aging on the scalp. It asserts safe, harmless ingredients and promises quick results, including reduced gray showing and natural color restoration.

Guilty Plea in Lottery Case Involving Davis

New York Feb 27 Bar herd McGuire a promoter pleaded guilty in the federal lottery case in which he was co defendant with United States Senator James J Davis of Pennsylvania Trial of Davis and two other defendants was postponed at defense request McGuire was sentenced to a year and a day in Atlanta penitentiary on both indictments and to run concurrently with the sentence in the Eagles case which left Raymond Walsh acquitted The defendants charged with conspiracy to violate federal lottery laws and with shipping tickets across state lines Gregory’s illness after Roosevelt conferenced with him in New York and Gregory later died leaving a widow two sons and two daughters cornelia Gregory survived by three grandchildren

New York Barherd McGuire of Moose Unite States James J. Davis Pennsylvania Davis Charles H. Tuttle McGuire Biresdy Conrad Menn Frank E. Hering Eagles Raymond Walsh Alfred ©. Coxe Atlanta Hagles Bihicken Gregory Roosevelt Col Edward M. House Wylton Jong-ime Nisines Wik Bedside T. W. Gregory Jr Nalle Gregory George Heyer Cornelia Gregory

Texas Senate Mourns Gregory in Houston

The Texas Senate adopted resolutions declaring the death of Thomas Watt Gregory of Houston, former U S attorney general in Wilson’s cabinet. Gregory died in New York yesterday, and the Senate offered the Senate chamber for his funeral services next Wednesday. He was closely linked with the University of Texas.

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Wallace Ready for FDR Cabinet Post in Washington

Iowa, Feb. 27. Henry A. Wallace, next agriculture secretary designate, began cleanup of major local affairs before leaving for Washington to attend Roosevelt's inauguration and assume duties. Born October 7, 1884, Wallace has long been an agricultural economist, statistician, farmer, geneticist, and editor, with deep farm ties and plans for immediate aid and a permanent administration program.

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Heavy rains boost Texas crops after cold snap

Heavy rains spread across Texas with temperatures dipping to near freezing. Farmers expect rapid crop improvement after a weeks long freeze, with Denton and Austin at about 1.25 inches and Dallas around 1.15 inches. Abilene Corsicana Plainview San Angelo saw over half an inch. Hobbs Creek area reported minor moisture. Forecasters predict continued rain and clouds in East Texas with frost in southern districts.

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Social events mark San Antonio society notes in March

Monday and Tuesday evenings feature Miss Peggy Castle supper at Artillery post, Mrs L H Richmond bridge tea at 8th Anthony, and Mrs John Herrmann lunch at Gunter hotel for bride elect Sabra Keen. The Tuesday Musical club hosts Harold Mortis and the New York String Quartet at San Pedro playhouse. Private visits include Captain Onslow Rolfe party and Daughters of the Republic of Texas activities with mission restorations and urbanization plans amid social gatherings at the Bright Shawl and San Antonio Country Club.

Peggy Castle Artillery Post Mflis Mary Castle Wilcox Wild L. H. Richmond Anthony John L. Herrmann Terrace Gunter Hotel Sabra Scott Keen Harold Mortis Planist New York San Pedro Playhouse

Borah Warns Senate On U S Loan Policy

Senator Borah told the Senate that continuing the present loan policy could force government control of railroads and insurance companies and shame the Soviet government by comparison. He spoke during debate on Hull-Walcott plan to extend mortgage foreclosures moratoriums for farms and small homes.

Washington, D. C Borah Senate Joan Polley Raiiroads Hull-Walcot Idaho Repubiean

Prevailing Wage Law Passes in House on State Jobs

AUSTIN Feb 27 (INS) A bill by Rep Pat Jefferson of San Antonio passed the House without debate. It requires prevailing wage scales on state public works projects to curb contractors recruiting cheap labor and undercutting local wage standards. The measure aims to end the broad practice of undercutting community wages on Texas state contracts.

Austin INS Inchauge Pat Jefferson San Antonio Jefferson Texas

Fort Worth Names Acting Police Chief in Shakeup

Fort Worth police undergo leadership change as Chief Henry W. Lee takes indefinite leave. Police-Captain Henry Lewis named acting chief with full authority to reorganize the department.

Fort Worth Fec Henry W. Lee Henry Lewis Lewis

Chinese Officials Call on Galveston Mayor in Texas

Chinese vice consul Teint Ion Quang and assistant vice consul King Tung Chen met Mayor C. M. Chambers Monday. Quang, who had beer in Galveston about three months ago, traveled to San Antonio to meet members of the local Chinese colony.

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