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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1935
Page
1
City officials including Mayor C K Quin approved a plan offering tax discounts to encourage prompt payment. A 3 percent discount applies April 1–15, 2 percent April 16–30, and 1 percent May 1–13 with taxes due April 1 to May 31. The move aims to improve cash flow for the general fund, after a $25,000 loan payment to Frost National Bank.
The text notes payments reducing city debt with 16 banks and 675000 paid, bringing general funds to 1.86 million by May end. Some sums remain from banks. Quin expects loan repayments to accelerate as they occur. Delinquent taxes paid between February 9 and March 13 without penalties or interest under state law are expected to swell the treasury.
San Antonio will be the Southwest Texas headquarters for the Young Democratic clubs of the state. O. C. Christie announces the setup with Oscar A. McCracken in charge of the San Antonio office. Membership drive starts immediately for the Eighteenth to Twenty-seventh districts. Any Democrat may join, but officers must be under 40.
Floyd King and John Johnson were charged in Justice of the Peace Bat Corrigan's court with burglary and theft over 50 in connection with a tire store burglary owned by G. T. Hicks at 1608 West Commerce Street. City Detective Ed Amacker filed the complaints.
In Chicago on January 10 testimony in a federal case linked Attorney Tautis Piquett to arranging a facial surgery to disguise John Dillinger. Arthur W. O’Leary testified Piquett welcomed Dillinger to the meeting with James Probasco and linked doctors to the operation. Cassidy, one doctor, said Dillinger nearly died from an aesthetic overdose and has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.
Hundreds vow to march on Louisiana's capital in January if Huey Long's laws are not repealed. Square Deal association members urged Governor Allen to summon the legislature by January to repeal what they call dictatorial laws. The rhetoric warned of bloodshed if organizers are stopped and urged mass turnout in Baton Rouge.
Huey Long condemned Roosevelt policies in a radio address urging a 100000 Share Our Wealth societies to push capital levies from 1 percent to 100 percent, cap inheritances, suspend debts, and guarantee pensions and jobs for all, with a policy of guaranteed food for every family as he called for sweeping federal reform. He framed the talk as a banner for Louisiana loyalty and a broader anti administration platform.
Sergeant Charles Gross of Fort Sam Houston will be tried in federal court on a single charge of attacking a 13 year old Houston girl. U.S. District Attorney W R Smith Jr said the offense occurred on government reservation, giving federal jurisdiction. Two other men, Curtis Gartman and Albert Todd, await state court actions with bonds set at 2560 and 2500 dollars respectively. Todd also faces a separate charge of petty theft involving clothing and a radio and car.
The Square Deal Association of Louisiana wired President Roosevelt apologizing for Huey P. Long’s conduct. Ernest J. Bourgeois, president, led the message from Baton Rouge claiming Long is a senator in name only and expressing respect for Roosevelt while seeking confirmation of the cost.
Delegates returned home after a three day convention of the Texas Laundry Owners association at the Plaza hotel. Arthur Fitt Ser of Houston was elected president and designated as noted. New officers include R. M. Doss of Dallas first vice president George T. Olinger of Marlin second vice president Elmer Burkhart of Houston secretary treasurer Hugh Templé of Dallas sergeant at arms and Hugo Swan of Dallas marketing counselor. Executive committee members are Fitzgerald Doss R. H. Ames Amarillo David Nelson Texarkana O. R. Simmons Sweetwater E. D. McCarver Gorshana and George Fox San Antonio. A resolution invited the national convention to Texas in 1936, noting Texas Centennial activities. Goods and services advertised with consistent light classified advertising.
Senate ends day recess with meeting at noon and debates on independent offices appropriation bill. Ways and Means Committee continues selecting personnel for standing committees. Senator Clark of Missouri delivers a speech on munitions arising. Foreign Relations Committee votes approval of United States entry into the world court with reservations. House begins debating an independent offices supply measure.
A scrap of paper found at the theft scene near Somerset prompted deputies Charles D. Holland and Ralph Gilliland to arrest two men. The drill slam was recovered and linked to the incident after deputies Thoreday located the clue.
Friday night dance at Woodlawn Lake features an up-to-date orchestra. Tickets aim for 280 per person. Tourist Club also hosting a dance Friday at 211 N. Alamo Ogilvie Building Willetts and Arte Old Time Music. Admission 25 cents.
Amid warmer weather floods worsen across Vermont New York Maine and parts of the eastern seaboard with rivers swollen high enough to overflow roads and halt traffic. Fog continues to choke transport while shipping costs in the New York area top more than 1 million as forecasts warn of moderate floods and renewed rain.
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