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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1934

Page

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Today Three to Be a F. F. DR. Telle Ther, Unused Acres

A long syndicated column by Arthur Brisbane reflects on political promises, financial guarantees by the federal reserve, and international tensions. It notes bank deposit protections up to 2500 dollars, optimistic business sentiment in New York and Georgia, and concerns over Japan, Italy, and Franco-German frictions while surveying southern farmland and resin-tapped pine lands.

F. F Telle Federal Reserve System United States Garrets Wn- Hermatcresses Ela Werle Federal Reserve Bank Illinois

Timen ships ordered home with 62000 cans aboard

The Timen sails California waters today with 62000 cans of Yeplers aboard ordered back to home port. Authorities say the shipment was seized earlier and will be redirected to a specified port for disposal after inspection. Local officials report no injuries.

Los Anorles Timen Saya California Tum Row Ainwilly

Judge challenges internal revenue laws in liquor case

A veteran San Antonio lawyer, Leon ard Brown, charged the Volstead era tax statutes as unconstitutional, arguing the Willis Campbell act alone reinstated liquor laws and that without a working Volstead act there is no valid internal revenue framework. The judge pressed for an immediate brief, warning the matter could reshape prosecutions of moonshine makers across the region. Casas faced charges for operating a shill in violation of federal revenue laws, highlighting enforcement efforts against illicit distilling.

United States Leonard Brown San Antonio Congress Brown Louis Casds Federal Grand Jury Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Bond R. J. McMillan United States District Attorney's Office Speed Demanden McMillan Casas T. H. Ridgeway Soledad Mar Wnez Ruige

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Regions

Weather forecast reports fair and warmer conditions for San Antonio and vicinity. Thursday night low around 44 degrees, Friday partly cloudy with highs near 70. East Texas shows fair and warmer with partly cloudy Friday, light to moderate winds on the coast. West Texas notes fair and warmer, cooler in the far northwest, with Thursday night into Friday slight cooling.

San Antonio Fiiday East Texas West Texas Nouth

LaGuardia Pushes Plan to Abolish Dual Court System

New York Jan 4 Mayor LaGuardia moves to submit a bill to abolish the dual magistrate and special sessions court system. He aims to create a single police court with 40 judges, saving about 5000000 annually but risking 50 magistrates 18 special sessions justices and 725 court staff jobs. The reform targets Tammany Hall power, could shift control and create a dictatorship-like consolidation.

New York Fiorello H. LeGuaccie Tammany Hall LaGuardia Samuel Srabury Hofstadler Committee Board of Estimate Tuston Board of Estimite

Condition of Woodin Grave Reported Jan 4

Aris TUCBON reports the condition of former Treasury Secretary William Woodin, who resigned from the treasury post. He remained critically ill, with physicians indicating serious condition. Morning reports noted high temperatures and persistent pain affecting his health.

Woodin Aris William Woodin Bertay

French Airplane Spans Atlantic in Air Line Bid

Natal Brazil reports the French “Southern Cross” completed an 18 hour 17 minute Atlantic crossing from Saint Louis Senegal arriving at 7 10 local time. The four motor hydroplane aims to establish a daily air mail line between Europe and South America via Africa with a non stop hop planned to Paris and Rio de Janeiro. The crew claimed an average speed near 110 miles per hour.

Natal Brazil Southern Cross Saint Louis Senegal B.S Atros Germany Europe South America Africa Parix Rio de Janeiro South Atlantic

Furniture Men Are Optimistic at Twenty Fourth Annual Show

CHICAGO Jan 4 Officials of the American furniture mart were optimistic about an encouraging trend as the twentieth annual furniture show began. Buyers arrived from across the nation and a quick survey of hundreds of exhibits on Lake Shore Drive indicated prices were a touch higher than last March and about 29 percent above last summer’s quotations.

Chicado American Furniture Mart Lake Shore Drive

Man Held in Killing of Two Children

Chicago police hold Jon Plotrowski, 27, as the suspected slayer of his two children. They search for Joan Panfield, 2, believed beaten and left in weeds. Authorities say the motive was Plotrowski's discovery of his wife’s alleged friendship with Panfield. he admits chasing Panfield from the home before killing the children with a shotgun barrel.

Chicago Jan Jon Plotrowxe Gay Joan Panfield Plotrowski Rleaa Fanfield Fanfeld

German General Falkenhayn Dies at 80 in Berlin

Berlin report says General Eugen von Falkenhayn, famed chief of the German general staff and commander in the Romania invasion, died today at age 80. In Brussels the Duke and Duchess of Brabant expect the birth of a third child this spring as heirs to the Belgian throne.

Berl Eugen von Falkenhnayr Heem von Falkenhaym Ataff Rumania Bruasels Brabant Belaiem Unis

Guba Moves To Gheg New Revolt In Cuba

Havana Jan 4 The Cuban government moved swiftly to suppress a revolt movement that War Secretary Guiteras said could only be stopped by armed force He dispatched 1000 soldiers to Oriente provinces to thwart expeditions from Miami and Santo Domingo He extended martial law until the constitutional assembly meets May 20 and said mediation or recognition could not halt the threat.

Havana INS Gwilerss

Underhill Still Clinging to Life at City Hospital

Wilbur Underhill, wounded fugitive, remained conscious at City hospital as Pottawatomie county officers planned to protect against Raymond Roe, arrested with him in Saturday raid on charges of harboring a criminal. Doctors expressed doubt about his survival.

Underhill Okja Wilbur Underhil City Hospital Pottawatomie County

China Promises to Halt Air Attacks on Foochow

The Chinese government assured the United States Japan and other powers with nationals in the revolt torn Pukien province that Nationalist forces would refrain from further bombing Foochow unless military needs require it.

China Priping United States Japan Pukien Province Foochow

120 Trapped by Mine Explosion Reported

A rugged, partial account says 120 miners are trapped by an explosion in a coal mine near Beacun. Rescue efforts by Beacun workers face intense flames and smoke as time weighs on the trapped men. Authorities warn the situation is grave and unfolding.

Heaviest Winter Frost Grips San Antonio Areas

Thick frost covered San Antonio neighborhoods with near freezing temperatures and clear skies. Weather man J H dJorlice called it the heaviest frost of the winter as temps hovered around 30 to 38 degrees at several downtown readings. Forecasts expect a rapid warmup into the weekend with highs near 68 to 70 and morning lows around 44.

San Antonio dJorlice Government Bureau Kelly Toxes

Panhandle Snow and Severe Weather Reports

An icy front lowered Texas Panhandle temperatures with light snowfall in Amarillo and other Panhandle towns. A tornado in Port Arthur injured two and caused about $20,000 in damage. Dallas read 34 degrees while Gulf Coast areas stayed in the forties. broader Texas forecast promised warmer conditions Friday except in far north.

Panhandic Plains Texas Gulf Cossh Amarillo Panhandle Jala Port Arthur F. Ellis Nellie Hubbard Amarilla Dallas Gulf Coast Palestine Houston Galveston Corpus Christi Brownsville

Japanese War Minister Araki Stricken By Influenza Epidemic

TOKIO January 4 General Araki Japan's war minister is seriously ill with influenza amid a widespread epidemic. Police report about 40 deaths daily for six weeks and hundreds affected nationwide.

Tokio Araki

Rent listings with varied monthly amounts and addresses

A jumble of rental notices lists monthly rents, addresses, and partial tenant details. Entries show amounts like 325.00 and 410 King's Court, several Melbourne-like street names, and dates or references to furnished rooms. The text is garbled and incomplete, offering scattered property identifiers rather than a coherent single listing.

Roosevelt budget proposals seek partial restore of pay cuts

President Roosevelt recommends restoring one third of the 15 percent salary cuts for federal workers after July 1, extending the economy act for a year but with an 10 percent minimum cut. He favors continuing 3 cent nonmeals, relaxing pay freezes for armed services, except massed corps, and allowing overspending authority to restore more pay amid higher living costs.

Washington, Rd, C Roosevelt

Railroads Found in Better Shape in 1920 Report

Washington January 4 The Interstate Commerce Commission said in its annual report that railroads were in better condition than a year earlier. The document covering the year ending December 31 notes improved business, reduced operating costs, and general upgrade in conditions. Only one legislative recommendation was made to tighten the 1920 Transportation Act to prevent special favors to shippers moving freight between foreign and U S railroads.

Washington, D. G Wepterstate Ecommerce Commission

Byrd Makes Hop Over Antarctic Flight

Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd and four companions flew about 150 miles south of the flagship reaching roughly 72.40 south. The three hour flight moved along the 117th meridian with no land sighted, Byrd reporting sea ice extending toward the pole.

Byrd Antarctic Admiral Byrd Mackay Richard E. Byrd Jess Wslon

Movie Pair Hopes to Settle Trouble

Hollywood reports Sidney Fox and her husband Charles Beahan, a film actress and producer, admitted they were living apart after a quarrel at a New Year’s Eve party. They said they hoped a calm settlement would reunite them.

Hollywood Calif Dan Bilent Sidney Fox Charles Beahan

Morgenthau Nomination Heard by Senate Committee

Vic Henry Morgenthau Jr. was examined by a Senate committee in Washington on January 4 as prep for fast confirmation as secretary of the treasury. Senator Long of Louisiana warned against railroading the appointment.

Senate Morgenthau Washington, D. C Vic Henry Morgenthau Jr Secretary of the Treasury Senator Long Louisiana

Insured Banks May Pay Only 3 Per Cent

Washington reports that insured banks may not pay more than 3 percent interest on deposits. The rule, tied to federal deposit insurance, restricts rates and affects deposit accounts and consumer savers nationwide.

Washington, D, C

Roosevelt asks 10 billion for 1934 budget in bold plan

President Roosevelt asked Congress to approve an astonishing 10.569 billion dollar federal budget for the current fiscal year, projecting a nearly 7.31 billion dollar deficit by June, and a total debt around 31.834 billion by June 1935. He touted the plan as a guarantee of government credit to fund recovery and warned future spending would hinge on revenues and adjustments.

Washington P. C INS Roosevelt Congress United States Nordhal Army Navy Mining Corps Bollie Roosevelt Sett Cootinalli

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