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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1933

Page

11

Kleberg urged for Mexican envoy in diplomatic bid

Austin February 28 Texas senators signed a resolution endorsing Douglasman Richard M. Kleberg of Corpus Christi to be United States ambassador to Mexico. Kleberg, a South Texas native from the Rio Grande region who worked on the King Ranch, is hailed as best suited to lead diplomatic efforts with the southern republic. The endorsement cites his training, experience, and deep knowledge of Mexican people and Southwest issues.

Austin UFA Texas Senate Wiebere iwa@aming Democratic nations Republic of Mexico Sur Nate Republic

Adlerika advert touts bowel cleansing for clear skin

An advertisement promotes Adlerika claiming dirtier bowels cause poor complexions. It asserts the product cleanses the intestines, improves digestion, and prevents toxin buildup. The copy targets women and cites skin improvement as the main benefit, urging readers to order by mail.

Bert Adlerika Dora Adlerika Han Heland Dheir TATA Adlerika Somnince

Eleberg Emerges as Experienced Texas Congressman Candidate

The passage notes Congressman Eleberg as well versed and experienced. It describes his rise to fill the unexpired term of Harry Wurzbach of Beguin Texas, after Wurzbach's death. Eleberg is a University of Texas graduate who had not actively pursued politics until seeking a seat in Congress.

Eleberg Harry Mr. Wurzbach Beguin Texas Nations House Worsbach University of Texas Congress

Lions Club Plans Peacock Program

Lions Club set a Wednesday noon meeting in the Menger Ballroom to hear Wesley Peacock president of Peacock Military Academy deliver the dinner keynote. The Peacock Cadet Orchestra will perform, with Henry Guerra past president presiding.

Lions Club Menger Wesley Peacock Peacock Miliary Academy Dyner Finsl and Principe Speakr Peacock Cadet Orchestra Henry A, Guerra

Gregory Funeral Train Arrives From New York

Train bearing the body of Thomas Watt Gregory, attorney general under President Wilson, arrived from New York to Houston. Died Sunday of pneumonia. Family planned funeral services at the home this afternoon, honoring the late Democratic leader.

Houston Thomas Watt Gregory Wison New York

Zemo Skin Itch Torture Ends in Praise

Ambiguous OCR text discusses a product or remedy named Zemo claimed to end skin itch torture. The passage mentions widespread praise, potential health claims, and consumer belief in its effectiveness, though the text is garbled and unclear.

Zemo

Navarro trading post and gunman clash in frontier store

At a two story center near Laredo street, Navarro store and trading post stood as a hub where buffalo hides, tobacco, and gunfights marked frontier commerce. Captain Rose recalls a 19th century shooting over a posted objectionable name, ending in both men dying. Indians traded fur, lead, powder, tobacco, and whiskey. Navarro’s family ran the store through the 1860s and beyond, evolving into a combined country store and Indian trading post.

Ahustl‘ing Small-Stors Center Indiana South Laredo Street J. A. Navarro II Don Antonio Nevarro Pioneer Xratdeon Navarro Tom Rose Rosy Hoes

Short Wave Radio Operators Agree on Car Set Ban

Legislators learned Tuesday that chiefs of police and city marshals union and the American Radio Bee Jay league in Texas back an amendment to ban short wave radio sets on motor vehicles without police permits. The measure clarifies regulation of radio apparatus authorized under federal law, addressing objections from amateur operators. Ed ward G. Conray KGZE chief operator and union adviser noted the amendment was drafted with input from both groups. Chief Owen W. Kilday chaired the union committee and Hart helped draft the original bill.

Chiefs of Police and City Marshals Union American Radio Bee Jay League Texas Congress Edward G. Conray KGZE Malas

Benefit Dances Discontinued at Plaza Hall

Announcement by manager Jack White states dances held every Thursday night to aid unfortunate children of San Antonin end after eight thousand cans of milk were donated to the central relief committee.

Plaza Holal

Building plan on the federal building in San Antonio

Ralph Osmeron, local architect, is in Washington Tuesday with preliminary plans for the new federal building. He expects to remain until about April 1 to bring back outlines for final pinsa. Final plans will take months. construction likely by late summer or fall. He postponed departure pending a proposal to trade a western Alamo street strip for a Houston street strip with no definite federal action yet.

Ralph Osmeron Federal Washington San Antonio Alamo Street Houston Street Fed~ Corel

Puzzle contest at Central Christian Church event

Lin Aztec theater management has set a 400 piece poster puzzle to be solved at a church carry by the Christian Endeavor and Young People's department of the Central Christian Church under Dr Pitts on February 28 at 8 oclock. A hundred participants will assemble the poster sized seven feet square. When solved the image will advertise The Crime of the Century opening at the Aztec theater March 1.

Lin Aztec Theater Management Christian En- Merdor and Young People's Department Central Christan Church Webel Pitts

Vets Bureau to Sell Surplus Goods Tuesday Bid Opening

L C Chapman, bureau manager, announced bids will be received at 10 a m on March 13 on the sixth floor of the Smith Young tower. The Veterans Administration bureau will auction surplus items including certain supplies and drugs to avoid shipping them to another bureau.

Vets Veterarn Administration Bureau L. C. Chapmen Smith-Young Bureau Chapman

Artillery Brigade to Start Practice at Leon Springs

The Second Field Artillery Brigade will move to Leon Springs military reservation Friday for target practice with service ammunition. Training begins March 6 and runs daily except Saturdays and Sundays through March 26. Personnel are warned to stay away from Camp Blaney and Camp Bullis during the exercises.

Leon Sprinks Piting Wall Aninull Welzer Camp Blanney Camp Bullis Vesetya- Mone Uelog

Theft of Three Purses Reported in Paltoe

Paltoe police investigate the theft of three purses reported Tuesday. Victims include Anita Pincher of the 1619 Wik Professional building, B Mnurar of the 230 Moora building, and T Noonan of 1106 North Flores. Noonan also noted as acting. The incident was recorded at 9 18 PM.

Paltoe Anita Pincher Wik Professional B. Mnurar Moora Building T. O. Noonan North Flores Noonan Acing

Grand Hotel Burlescue Planned in Hollywood Chatter

Hollywood chatter reports plans for a grand hotel burlesque as MGM comedians consider a burlesque on a drama, with stars like Leslie Howard and Oliver Miller tied to potential projects. Talks mention a possible film series with Columbia abroad and radio ventures, plus updates from Paramount and Vidor. Treasury receipts note January totals and February disbursements conclude the item.

Educators Plot Against Schools Stir National Alarm

Minneapolis report details a concerted effort by powerful interests to undermine public education. The National Education Association and state superintendents advocate a public campaign to expose and resist alleged attacks on schools, urging tax payer support while warning of organized forces seeking to weaken standards.

Minneapolis Department of Superintenderies National Degarement Association Patent Lady Lacy Eergency Commission Columbia University 4S Woa America Tne Jay Charles S. Meet Tolsd Ohio Lkewkse

Old News Papers Mistaken for Parcel in City Racket

Carl Weight of 129 Lafayette Avenue reported to police that he paid a Black man acting as a messenger seven dollars in exchange for a parcel addressed to an acquaintance. The bundle turned out to be old newspapers.

Carl Weight Lafayette Arc

Doctor Robbed of Instrument Case Theft

The report states a doctor was robbed of an instrument case containing surgico instruments and some morphine, an incident dropped to police by Dr. AL J. Dartell from the Medical Arts building on Tuesday. A separate Chicago dispatch notes the murder of a butter and egg dealer from Marengo, NL, found behind a schoolhouse. victim Jolly Hiderman, 55, a poultry supplier.

AL J. Dartell Medical Arts Building Peddlar Chicago Womans House Marengo Victua Jolly Hiderman

Child Drowns as Car Plunges Into Bayou Terrebonne

New Orleans dispatch reports a 6 year old son of Herbert Thompson of Heaumont Texas drowned when the Thompson car plunged into Bayou Terrebonne at Hultma in Terrebonne Parish early today. Four others were rescued. Rescue advices were received by telephone.

New Orleans Herbert Thompson Heaumont Texas Bayou Terrebonne Hultma Terrebonne Parish

Former Jeopardy Plea Refused by 8 A. Judge

Judge W. W McCrory of the Winety-fourth District Court on Tuesday denied a motion to quash an indictment against J. Lightfoot for driving while intoxicated. Lightfoot had previously been fined $50 for negligent homicide in County Court Law No. 2, connected to an East Commerce Street accident on November 2, 1931. The judge ruled that driving while intoxicated could be a separate offense even though both charges arose from the same incident, with Lightfoot’s trial postponed due to illness of the defense attorney.

W. W McCrory Winety-fourth District Court J. ©. Lightfoot Wyoming Fleet Lightfoot Gourbac M. ©. Tenorney East Commerce Street McGrory Dave Watson Getopse

Mother and Baby Recovering From Car Crash Injures Reported

Mother Mra Hendrickson and 10 month old Lola Lee, riding with Hendrickson's son, were recovering from bruises after a collision at McKinley avenue and South Hackberry street. Juan Medrano, 12, was hospitalized after a West Commerce Pecos crash. D Moreno and James Hillard also injured in separate traffic incidents.

Mra T Hendrickson Rockpnd Court Lola Lee D. Moreno Tarreart Street James Hillard East Tnlsache Avenir Ban Marced West Martin Fta

Tully Garner En Route to See Pather Sworn in

Tully Garner, son of Vice President-elect Nance Garner of Wyatin, with wife and daughter, passed through San Antonio on Monday night en route to Washington for the swearing in. They were joined by Dives Kulsomback, Crystal City mayor, and Mrs. Holsomback. B. F. B. Kauffman, vice chairman of the Democratic executive committee in Tarrant County, left with a small party for Washington Tuesday.

Tily Garner Don Nance Garner Wyatin San Antonio Washihaton Garners Dives Kulsomback Crystal City Holsomback B. FB. Kauffman Denmcratic Tarrant County Washington

Clothing Stolen From Parked Car Reports Police Monday

A thief broke into a parked car, stealing clothing and tools from the vehicle of Mrs. Josephine Kipp at 1115 West Molbury Avenue. Police say another theft occurred from Jack Stotts at 1212 East Commerce Street, with tools and accessories taken.

Parker Josephine Kipp West Molburry Ave Nue Jack Stotts East Commerce Street

Mexican minister protests Chinese persecution in Sonora and Sinaloa

Mexico City reports Chinese minister Samuel Sung Young denounces inhuman persecution of Chinese citizens in Sonora and Baja California states. He cites seizures, forced departures, and bank withdrawal bans amid deportation drive targeting about 200 Chinese. He says the federal government acts to curb the abuses.

Mexico City Sonora Binelos Samuel Sung Young Jose Manuel Puig Nayarit Isla

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