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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1932

Page

3

First Witness in Telephone Case Heard in San Antonio

Special Master Dibrell presides as testimony begins for the city of San Antonio seeking to revert telephone rates to the pre April 1928 basis. Witnesses pro and con examined. Cyrus Gill, rate expert for C Wray and Company, testifies. hearing to continue Monday afternoon as city challenges rate hikes affecting Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

Ineagea San Antonin Joseph Tt. Dibrell Seguin Attensi Cyrus Gill New York City Triopane Proypermea Southwestern Belk Telephone Company Glousen St. Louis Southwestern Piso

Packers Case To Be Argued In Supreme Court

Washington appeals court hears challenge over 1920 consent decree restricting major packing firms to handling dog meat products. Grift and others seek modification citing changing conditions. Government and NA Wholesale Grocers Association oppose the loosened restrictions.

Washington, T. C Supreme Court Tetas Parkers Consentarcree Grrift and Companys

Weekend theft spree hits multiple sites in town

A report lists numerous burglaries including Joe Dobe at 4535 Welton Avenue with 315 in elnibinz stolen. Other incidents mention a barber shop on N22 Nak Alanio Street, a vacant house on 407 Seks Street, and a payoff to a police officer at Faonn' Field. Willie Zimmerle of 217% West Laurel Place is involved in a separate home intrusion.

Joe Dobe Welton Avenue Noice Fall Bor C.J. Locker Faonn’ Field Wyeb Lush Nak Alanio Street Seks Street Mark Brain Willie Zimmerle West Laurel Place Ald Tro Ges Warner

Fearless relief ad for cough medicine Pestussin

An old radio ad testimonial claims fear of coughing faded after using Pestussin. It markets the narcotic free remedy as safe and effective, endorsed by doctors for decades and available at local druggists.

Arriet Lee

Social Notes From San Antonio Society Scene

Clara C. Pancoast highlights a day of entertaining at home on Bushnell Place with spring flowers and silver centerpieces. Guests include Mrs. West and Mrs. Buzos, while officers of the Normogie Quartermaster depot host receptions at the Normogie Offices. A series of teas, bridge parties, and dances feature local families, military figures, and debutantes, with weddings and brides-to-be celebrated among San Antonio social circles.

Clara C. Pancoast Charles Scoteiner Assembly Bushnell Place Normoxie Normogie John J. Chem Wrahington D.C Clemar Flou. Adams A. Meareighe G. J. Tiabo

Court Maps and Program Dates Set for End of May

San Antonio attorneys filled the federal district courtroom Monday as a program outline was mapped for end May 2. Judge Duval Wort met with attorneys to arrange the court calendar. About 20 insurance cases are set for March 28 with civil cases to be tried in the weeks of January 18 February 1 February 22 and the first two weeks of March. On March 21 Del Rio and January 25 Austin trips will clear docket items. Cases long pending will be called Saturday for a final disposition.

San Antonio Edern Gexinthra Feders Duval Wort Tanuney del Rio Jaouary Io Austin Canea of Long Staniing

Fort Sam Officer Heads to Wyoming for New Duty

Captain Harry J. Why, long on duty at Fort Sam Myirstun as planning and training officer of the Third Brigade, departs for Fort Francis Warren, Wyoming, to join the Fourth Brigade in his new assignment with the Army.

Ft. Sam Wyoming Harry J. Why Fort Sam Myirstun Plana Glans Antonio Tues Fort Francis Warren Wyomie Ourth Brigade

British Put Ban on India Meetings in Bombay

Bombay on January 11 reports a new ordinance banning public gatherings of more than five people. The order, issued by the government and district authorities, prohibits all nationalist meetings to curb civil disobedience campaigns.

India Bombay Ly Ie Goterimeal

Pacifists Told of Geneva Hopes

A fragmented dispatch reports pacifist leaders in Washington and Geneva addressing hopes for peace. The text references an American delegation and discussions on fostering harmony, though many wording errors obscure details and dates.

Geneva Washington DP. O Tan Mik Mary Worley Tole India Inien Tade Ing Pacifista

New Expedition to Pale Planned st ILO Opening Vernition

A modern exploratory effort was renewed today to access the Kaulh pile and inland areas. Travelers moved toward Gie Wenrledlsen and the Wey fields near the mith pole, while Victoria land was noted in distant terms. Benjamin FY Mogens of Chicago is referenced among a mixed group of participants and observers.

Pale St Ilo Mith Victoria Land

Plan to Break Love Affair Testimony Excerpted

Testimony in a Michigan case details a love affair and alleged plot to break it. Leslie Caster and Miss Morgan figure in a policewoman’s account from Morgay, with statements from Miss Morgan’s mother and Mrs Ordway regarding Mrs Morgan’s actions before a shooting.

Jay Morgay Leslie Caster Smisx Aorga Aix Lillith Ordway Int Polite Miss Morgan Morgan Howe Askil Askil That Her Tapdher Morgan Lomo Krr Morin Belorss Ordway Pty, Matter May

Politicians Flayed in Speech on Unemployment

The crowd of over a hundred gathered in the rain around the band stand in Deavis on Monday evening as ROB Dick Callen delivered a brief speech on unemployment. Bullen, named founder of the Taxpayers Protective League and Highland Park Improvement and Restriction League, condemned politicians for playing with unemployment and outlined a plan to relieve the unemployed by rotating public work and displacing husbands with able workers, urging all to fund relief by buying poll taxes.

Deavis Rob Dick Callen Bullen Himwell Wml Peekilent Protretive League Highland Park Improvement and Restriction League Anlilovinny Cirete Tir

Minor Fires Challenge Firemen Across Town

Fire crews respond to a series of small blazes including a chimney fire at Susie Thomas’s home on Virginix Boulevard and a run at A Gareia’s barber shop on West Cain Street. Smoke plumes were reported near Gruteva Street as responders investigated an intense blaze.

Mim Tian Wilson

Fiesta plans outlined at Meet by local association

The group met at 3 p.m. at the chamber of commerce to outline a plan for a Fiesta event. The discussion focused on a more effective and inexpensive display, modeled after a previous parade in St Louis, with floats illuminated by electric trolleys.

District Clerks to Meet April 25 in San Antonio

District clerks will hold the annual state association convention in San Antonio on April 25. District Clerk Matt McCormick, president of the organization, announced the event. Emmet Waller, county clerk of Colewinn County and association president, set the convention’s details.

Oof Emery San Antonio Matt McCormick Rat View Emmet Waller Clak Colewinn Presi If

Gasoline tax probe loom over army sales in Texas fields

Tod Austin reports a probe by authorities into evasion of gasoline tax at military reservations. R. G. Waters, deputy general, travels to San Antonio on departmental business while officers assess potential sales through post exchanges to Army personnel. Officials cite extensive reservations and uncollected federal taxes, noting gaps in enforcement amid uncertain patent status.

Comptralier Colormbi Nat Felezab

Collision injures man en route to hospital

A collision on Daellin wel Cevollog streets Monday morning sent 24 year old Pannyas moter to Ruberii, Greet hospital for treatment.

Pannyas Daellin Wel Cevollog Greet

Doctor Brings Joy to Eczema Victims

A physician advertises a skin remedy claiming relief for eczema symptoms including itching burning and rashes. The promotion emphasizes pure cooling ingredients and soothing effects and lists a price point of $1.28 to $9.00 for applications and relief products.

Olier

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