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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1933

Page

5

Robbery Case At Plaza Hotel Trial Details

Court hears testimony in the Plaza hotel robbery case against Jack Drage, 24, held in San Antonio. Indictment charges robbery by mail not capital. defense eyes alibi. Jury panel of 32 selected. defendant’s wife and parents arrived. bond set at 1000 dollars.

Jack Drage Plaza First State Bank of South Antonio Mall B. F. Ion Rould Beigen Rage Brireveport Plaza Hotel San Antonio Meritt Hausser BE. A Jack') Bragg Ninety-fourth District H. C Ray

Brase and Gill flee after bank job as Bragg captured

Brase to Dallas and Gill to Houston after the bank robbery. Two days later GM Bragg was slain in a Houston hotel gun battle with officers, and Bragg was captured in Dallas. Bragg refused to write statements, but deputies say he spoke of his exploits. He urged freeing a jailed man, claimed plans to install a fascia at the jail for prisoners entertainment, and mocked the jury panel during the proceedings.

Bracy

Arrest Ends Year Long Hunt for Thompson

After a two year pursuit by District Attorney Waite Tynan investigators Raymond Booth and HE L Ferguson, William A Thompson, 52, was arrested in San Antonio following multiple hotel registrations under different last names. Indicted in January 1930 in the Thirty seventh District Court, he faced charges of theft by taking and embezzlement tied to stocks valued at $9,155 from Lilian Th Warren and J. H. Wiggins and $3,300 in lock frames from Minna Schmidt.

Peice William A. Thompson Raymond Booth HE L. Ferguson Waite Tynan Thompson Thirty-seventh District Court Ballee South Ferguson Texas San Antonio Loca Het Neally Lilian Th. Warren J. H. Wiggins AOL Dewey Place Fran Minna Schmidt Adams Street

La Guardia Opens Fight to Retain Post in Congress

New York January 10 Fio rell o H La Guardia Republican congressman from Manhattan began a bid to keep his seat after an election defeat to James J Lanzette Democrat by a narrow margin. His attorney said a contest would be filed within 34 hours alleging ballot counting errors voter intimidation and alleged repealing of votes.

la Guardia Congress New York Fiorello H. la Guardia Manhattan James J. Lanzette la Guarda

Norris to Speak at 8 At Tabernacle Fort Worth

J Frank Norris pastor of First Baptist Fort Worth will preach at 8 PM at Tabernacle Baptist Church on Hutsacha Avenue and Fredericksburg road. Announcement by Rev Louis Entaninger notes 1992 activities with 972 new members and $9000 debt paid as the church begins a new year. Treasury report and customs duties data follow. Kaiser reportedly has a cold, denying worse illness and remaining cool amid bad weather.

de. J. Frank Novela First Baptist Church of Fort Worth Nerest

Hunting Law Change Urged By San Antonio Izaak Walton League

The San Antonio chapter of the Izaak Walton League urged a universal hunting license, sending letters to state senators and representatives. They argue current laws permit bucks and gobblers during open season, while proponents say universal licenses would fund the game department via hunter purchases.

Universal Feot Airkey San Antonio Adolph Grasao A. EB. Hitefelder Grasso Game Department Treasury Untern Plrenase Lcenses

Death ends author of longest fictional diplomatic series

Clarence Herbert New, 70, famed for the longest running American series The Adventures of a Diplomatic Free Lance, dies. Beginning in 1908, the character appeared monthly with two interruptions, and New had been drafting ahead to publish several more months. Funeral services are set for tomorrow.

New York America Clarence Herbertp New New Hag

Senate approves Buy American policy amendment

Washington Jan 10 The senate appropriations committee adopted Buy American as an official policy. By reporting the treasury-postoffice appropriations bill the committee backed Senator Byrnes amendment requiring two departments to pref er domestic articles in purchases even if cost rises, as long as the increase is not unreasonable.

Washington, D. C Senate Byrnes South Caroling United States

Flag Association Head Lands Plan

COL James A Moss reports on the United States Flag Association praising Hearst papers for the Buy American movement. He argues American-made goods boost demand, increase work, and support national prosperity, noting the nation has the best workers and factories and warning against buying foreign to save a few cents.

James A. Moss Washington, D. C United States Flag Association Hearst Imbie Prince of Wales

Cheese making demon at Woodmen hospital

Ida F. Reynolds Bexar county home demonstration agent and Mrs. Ral Braden led a cheese making demonstration at the Woodmen of the World hospital on Monday. Reynolds showed hospital authorities that 10 pounds of cheese can be made from 0 gallons of whole sweet milk using hospital supplied milk.

Woodmen of the World Hospital Ida F. Reynolds Bexar County Ral Braden Fairview Home Dems Anstration Club

Pilot Survives Fall After Plane Burst Into Fire

Jack Zimmerman, 30, of Columbus, narrowly escaped death when his express mail plane burst into flames and plunged 125 feet to the field. Airport attaches rescued him after he was knocked unconscious in the crash at the airport site near Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Ailemony Jack Zimmernit Columbus Udo Zimmerman

Two Youthful Car Thieves Nabbed After Western Ely Chase

George Gonzales and O. K. Hurley nab youth car thieves after a lively chase through Ely’s western section. The pair, who reportedly have long police records, were captured near Saunders Avenue and Pinto Street after Hurley spotted the stolen car. Authorities planned to question the youths about other thefts during the second week.

Eline The Ely George Gonzales Saul Gabins O. K. Hyriey Sixth Street Canzales West Martin Street Hurley Saunders Avenue Pinto Street Gonles

Clemency Extended for Vet in Impersonation Case

Federal Judge R J McMillan granted clemency to Arthur Anglin held in Travis County jail on a $1000 bond for impersonation. U S Atty Fusell Wine said Anglin sought release on recognizance to enter a tuberculosis hospital near Kerrville, noting his precarious health if kept jailed.

R. J. McMillan Travis County Aistin United States District Attorney Arthur Anglin Austin Legion Veteran's Kerrville

Lifebnay Face Purifying Treatment Promises Glow

An odd ad style blurb touts a facial treatment named Lifebnay promising purifying effects. It claims pores tighten and skin becomes healthier with a fresh radiance. The text includes garbled phrases and a stray location fragment.

Lifebnay

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