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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1934

Page

2

Gambling raids close three downtown gaming houses

Police raided three downtown gambling establishments Southern la 121 1 2 Soledad street International lab 1 2 East Train street and Smokehouse 221 North St Marys due to a gambling dispute. Officers seized roulette wheels tables cards dice and poker chips valued in the thousands. Police warned against casino style vice and vowed further action.

Sar Antonio Soledad Street International Lab East Train Street

Lutheran Pastor to Be Installed at Government Hill Church

The Rev H C Biche formerly of Tulhock Texas will be installed as pastor of Government Hill Lutheran church at 7:30 p m Sunday. Professor Adolph Atreng of the Texas Blale Lutheran college in Se ruany Texas will lead the ceremony. The Rev Mr Biche succeeds the Rev Thea Strong who recently accepted a call to Bartlett Texas. The Rev Mr Biche graduated from Wartoure Theological Seminary in Dubuque Iowa and has held pastorates in Rosenberg and Lubbock Texas.

H.C. Biche Tulhock Texas Government Hill Wartoure ‘Theological! Irayirmiry Dubuque Towa Rosenberg Lubbock

Haengh Leader to Quit Amid Scandal in Paris

Paris reports the resignation of Colonia Minister Albert Dalimier amid the Stavisky financial scandal tied to the Bayonne lapse. Dalimier, under pressure as the Heyenne case unravels, hints his departure could ease Premier Chaulemps' fight in the chamber while police probe notes his name in a circular by missing financier Stavisky.

Paris Colonia Albert Dalimier Tinaneat Heyenne Pawoenop Chaulemps Wave Aftem Dalimier Chamber of Deputies Bayonne Serge Stavisky Chautemps Stavisky Srarees

Twelfth Night revels and society dances in town

Social notices recount the Saturday events at Turner hall and various homes. The Myrtle Grove Woodmen Circle hosts a modern dancing night at Turner hall after an old-time Swing. Miss Baskin hosts a party at 724 Baltimore street. Fannie Graham will entertain with a privacy party at her parents’ home 40 Patterson Avenue starting 8 pm. The Crockett school P T A held its first meeting of the new year in the cafeteria at 7:15 with Mr Ada Brady and Mrs F Brophy presenting programs. The Kappa Alpha Theta Klumni and Iola Sigma Phi hosted gatherings at local residences as students prepare for a move to new schools.

Turner Hall Myrtle Grove, Woodmen Circic Baskin Baltimore Street Wow. White Mont. Cuir J. Ae Guen Wil Holdens Fannie Graham Terain E. T Graham Patterson Crockett School Hmu Ada & Brady FB Brophy Crotd Ror Koy Brackenridge High School Saker Mesdainus Wood Halbig W.C. Purcell Suerutin G. KO Roe Herat Vern McDaniel Mesdames W. €. Star He H. Wilkenson

Weather and Tides Report Summary

The bulletin lists 24 hour precipitation total at 1.46 inches with December excess, daily sun times and moon tides. It records sunrise 7:29 am and sunset 5:52 pm for Sunday, plus high tides at Aransas Pass and other coastal observations with times and minor variances.

He Mann Paos Aransas Adwa bieh :5@ 3. m. oe v. mi P. Pighe al No Om

Grant Alive After His Swan Dance in Exeter

In Exeter England, 82 year old W. D. A. Grant survived a legendary all night party he called his swan dance after physicians warned he had little time left. He told guests his heart was hanging by a thread yet he and 500 attendees celebrated with champagne and wild tents despite medical fears.

Exeter England Jena W. d. A. Grant Mr. Grant West Country Tam

Nightclub altercation leads to warnings for two combatants

At Alsine Nightclub in Predencks burg a disturbance led Justice John R. Shook to warn Cowboy Henry bouurer and Frank Steille saxophonist to avoid further trouble. Henry denied assault claims while Steille testified of repeated attacks. Steille faced a pistol charge in County Court No. L.

Alsine Predencksburg Justice of the Peace John R. Shook Cowboy Henry Bouurer Frank Steille Stoltic Stride E. Berry Henry Berry Steille Steitle Majestic Theater Weis St. Anthony Ha R. C Sheffield Gawboy Henry Justige VE. Berry

Mexican Prelate Receives Prison or Fine in Chiapas

In San Cristobal Chiapas a Catholic prelate Lucio Pacifica Gonzalez governor of the mitre chiapas received a sentence of 15 days in prison or a 500 peso fine for violating religious norms. He was found by local authorities conducting services in a private residence and faced the penalty while political authorities noted the case amid local tensions.

San Cristobal Chiapas Mexico Prisorr Lucio Pacifica Gonzalez Mitre I Klaus Religius Ines

Business Must Display Blue Eagle to Get U.S. Contracts

The United States urges firms to show the Blue Eagle emblem to qualify for federal contracts. NRA director William H. Dayly notes compliance with the reemployment pledge tied to federal procurement. A DOJ request seeks records related to Morgin Packing and Davis matter amid the administration’s procurement push.

U.S Waghington D. C MAA Krawsury Olkung Khun Eagles William H. Dayly NRA Annoimcrd

Indictment details Bonner Cunningham bond case

The document outlines federal charges against Bonner Cunningham and J A Cunningham connected to embezzlement and bond theft. It details alleged acts on February 27 1933 involving 15000 in bank funds and distribution among defendants, plus forged entries and mispriced bond purchases. The case references actions tied to the Commercial National Bank and links to a larger probe into government bond losses and Chicago incidents.

Cunningham Okmulgee Okla San Antonio John H. Cunningham Bonner Federal Reserve Bank Commercial National Tant Chicago San Augesto United States W.R. Smith Jr Gunningham 2. D. Banner Towit 2. D. Bonner John A. Gutiingham J. D. Bonner Z D. Gomer Joom Wii Otmer Maren Blate Bawster Cunninghan Texans Rangers New York City Honda Commercial National Bank Amsraxnta Ue Bank Nome Baty Aptonio Uwe Bank Conservator

Letter Revealed in Stolen Bond Case

Federal indictments accuse attorney John Cunningham and Z D Bonner of involvement in a stolen U S bond scheme. The letter dated November 4 1932 discusses arranging a deal and payment, while a July 30 1932 telegram from Cunningham to an associate in Okmulgee Oklahoma urges immediate delivery of merchandise to reduce risk.

U. S John Cunningham Cunningham Z. D. Bonner Commercial National An Lnst St. Louis Mayor Walker Bonner John H. Cunningham Okmulgee Okla San Antonio John H. Cunningam

Court upholds all-male status of Texas A and M

Judge W C Davis denied a writ to compel Texas A and M to admit Bryah firs and other women. The court ruled the legislature classifies state schools by sex and leaves A and M to its board of directors. Since the college has long operated as a boys school, admission of women remains discretionary with the trustees until the legislature acts.

BHYAN Texas Wooien W. C. Davis Eighty-fot District Court W. FE. Neeley Clain University of Texas, & Co-Educational Binte A. and M. College Pact He Agricultural and Mechanical College Commonwealth Tdo Nobisel Diucrae Coure Nc Net

Treasury Receipts Report From Washington D C

Treasury figures for January 4 show receipts of 10 640 007 18 and expenditures of 64 008 222 04. The balance stands at 806 978 845 80. Consular income from the month totals 9 624 153 88 with the fiscal year receipts at 1 007 108 403 10 and total expenditures 61 300 477 041. A small item notes 1 900 04 for emergency disbursements.

Washington D. C Treasury

What Congress Is Doing What Congress Is Doing SATURDAY

In recess the agricultural committee considers the Smith crop to an bill. In recess Friday the Senate military committee report on regular army nominations was held up by objection to the Fiske appointment as major general. Chairman Smith as agricultural committee announced move to entrust both principal and interest on farm credit administration bonds. Banking committee continued Metro bank inquiry and adjourned until Tuesday. House passed 470 million Aquar tax bill with 388 to 5 votes. Judiciary committee to hold hearings on birth control bill. Ways and means committee announced additional hearings 90 general tax hits. Referred election contests to committees.

Fiske Smith Farm Credit Administration Metrolt Bank House Judiciary Ways and Means

Food Rushed to Starving Lions After Leader Dies

MINNEAPOLIS Jan 6 M Pedro leader of the Longfellow 200 lions is dead. Pals feasting on resorted meat as aid rushes in. Animal Rescue League to care for the pack until litigation over ownership ends. Captain A M O'Reilly resigned after Pedro's death. caretaker Hellin sonsertesdt his pit Mon died of retirement.

Minneapolis Pedro Longfellow Animal Rescue Ieague John McReavy Animal Rescue League She Tone A. M. O'Reidly Ceretaker Petra G'Hellly

New Minister to Meet Congregation

The Rev WH Aufderhaar of Cullman Alabama who came to San Antonio to accept the pastorate at Evangelical Community Church will meet this congregation at Sunday services.

Wh, Aufderhaar Cullman Ala San Antonio Evangelical Community Church

Officer Returns From Tree Army Duty

Lieutenant J. T. McClellan of the Ninth Infantry returns to his regiment from CO C duty while Lieutenant A. F. Cooper repairs at the army great for uly with the Fillemth field artillery. A remarkable recon anthology of the Biblionyacrapay.

Tree J. T. McClellan Ninth Infantry Cooper Armyreat Uly Pield Artillery

Congress Will Argue On War Debts And St Lawrence Pact

Washington dialogue on war debris debt and the St Lawrence waterway pact opens a fresh Senate fight. Roosevelt backs ratification as supporters seek swift action next week, while opponents forecast heavy opposition. Debate likely to stall if extended. Borah signals demand for debt data and state department correspondence to shape proceedings.

Washington D.C Congress United States St Lawrence Senate House Treasury Boyah Republican Idaho Kla Es- Sociales State Department Borah Henator Walsh Massachunetts Atenance Committee Roosevelt

Mexico Teachers Threaten Strike In Vera Cruz

Teachers in Vera Cruz public schools plan to strike within 10 days to protest the state government’s failure to pay salaries for the past nine weeks. The action was announced today by local teachers.

Vera Cruz Mexico Wason

City News Dancel and Bet Jan 6 Dance Advertisements

A collage of dance notices and advs from Jan 6 to Jan 7 lists venues like Traveltet hall Belghan Inn Somerset Inn and Turner Mall. It promotes orchestra names Beck’s, Cartwright Modern Orch, Jerry MoeRoo's Orch, Ruddy Hancock's Orch and others with admission often 15 to 28 cents and numerous all invited social events across multiple local venues.

Belghan Inn Alias Commerce Sal Eye Pateway Cartwright Modern Orch Man Braun Hot Ruddy Hancock Somerset Inn Gat Nile McDonald's

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