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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1934

Page

2

Caucus Set In Washington Over Texas Patronage Power

Washington Jan 13 Texas delegation called into caucus to consider Garner patronage control under new districting. Key figures Rep Eleberg Thompson Blanson Jones oppose terms and seek clarity. Mansfield authorized Bailey to convene meeting. Bailey cites outrage over patronage handling before new members take seats in 1935.

Washington Garner Texas Dick” Hleberg Farley Charles Fowler San Antonio Gutmer Bailes Manslela Chmirman Batey Jost Mansfield Bailey Crucux Tr Ukewine Cen Gary Eleberg

City Posts Record Back Tax Collections This Year

Back tax collections for the current fiscal year exceed records since 1927 debited by 3358 236 totaled 306 368 57 with Fred Huntress reporting to Commissioner Frank Burshick Friday. He expects about 150 000 more by May 31 as the record year 1927 stands as a benchmark.

Fred Huntress Frank Burshick Huntress Collem Ler

Rev P B Hill to Preach in Heights

The Rev BOR Ril, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will preach at Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church at 7 35 p m Sunday. The event is announced in local church notices and invites parishioners to attend.

P. B. Hill Heights Bor. Ril First Presbyterian Church Ill Alamo Heights Wil America

City News Dance Sal Night Dance at Local Hall

A fragmented town dance listing describes an event at Trawalitr hall with music by Melody Boys and other acts. Evening dances run from 9 to 2 with admissions around 10 to 25 cents. Other notices mention a Security Benefit association dance and a chamber of commerce tourist club dance at Midway Square with various bands and venues.

Chamber of Commerce Oey Mac Rae

Vallee denies affair with Gary Leon amid Rudy Vallee case

Fay Webb Vallee through an attorney denies intimate chatter with stage star Gary Leon while her husband Rudy Vallee, the singer and orchestra leader, was in a New York hotel. Authorities report Vallee’s weight loss and illness as her father and lawyer dispute tapped phone records used in the separate maintenance case.

Los Angeles Fay Webb Vallee Gary Leon Rudy Wailer New York Valles Clarence Webb Santa Monica Ber ©. Cogen Vallee Wiese Bron

Market shows fatigue as stocks drift amid macro outlook

In New York trading, stocks remained listless with uneven gains as investors weighed the new monetary outlook and potential shifts in policy. Traders noted modest activity in rail and steel shares, while central names like New York Central and Penn saw momentum pause as analysts cautioned on valuations and sector rotations.

Talk of War by Japan or A. S. Is Ridiculous

R W Child contends talk of war between Japan and the United States is absurd and costly. He argues peace hinges on a strong navy, co operation with Japan, and avoiding saber rattling in Washington. He dismisses rumors of secret alliances and cites experts who deem war designs financially impractical.

Japan A. S R.W. Child Pacific Islands Russia Asian Washington Couse Rome Egypt America Jarkass Congress Roosevelt

Cotton figures show December lint and union totals

Washington Del Jan 12 report from the Bureau indicates December totals of 34,993 bales of lint and 41,624 of linters, with year over year declines in several categories. December on hand shows 1,641,742 bales of lint and 292,005 of linters. spindles active numbered 24,840,870.

Washington DE. C Reason Bureau Link Inet Ty Public Yiarapge Com- Hiern Sobtragl Bales of Fink AH 208 Af Dintes WANA Malas Sr Jad Deenaay Lye Irons Paler Ising

Boston Marriages Rise Cites 109 More in Year

Boston reports a notable increase in marriages with 109 more unions recorded this period. Official data show a surge in couples tying the knot, reflecting shifting social patterns in the city.

Boston Robton Dan

Society Dinner Parties and Club Events Round Up

Society notes list Betty Covurn and Peggy Avecy hosting a dinner party at San Antonio Country Club Saturday evening. The Shakespeare Club plans its Twelfth Night Revels at 7 30 p m Saturday at Miss Bankin home on Baltimore Avenue. Miss Gray Dugger hosts a dinner dance at the Corganul Grove near Anthony Hotel, honoring Lt D M Wackwitz of Mitchel Field Long Island. Alamo Chapter O E S plans a benefit party at Mrs Alva B Rui lodge 444 Hampshire Avenue. A Fraternity gathering at Shiema Chapter Pi at Mr John Anferson home with prizes awarded to A Burkholder George Kraschel R R Huebner. Guests include Mrs Joan Obriolil Gustave Necker George Kraschel C A Burkholder Joseph Hans Te R Huebner Ralph Marehlorkhd and Ewald Jr. Brackenridge Senior School Parent Teacher Association meeting noted for 2 39 p m Wednesday in the altar room Friday afternoon executive board to meet 8 20 a m Tuesday instead of 10. Allotment of 120 Chevrole coupes for sale at 225 era classifieds listing.

Alamo O. E. S. Will Aoom The Worthy Raution Alva B. Rui Hampshire Avenue Ols Stent Shiema Cha Pi Fraternity John Anferson Mentames A. Burkholder George G Kraschel R. R. Huebner Mexdames Joan Obriolil Gustave Necker George Graschel C. A. Burkholder Joseph Hans Te. R. Huebner Ralph Marehlorkhd Nana Ewald Jr Brackenridge

Home Robberies Reported Across City After Party

Police report multiple thefts from homes cars and businesses Friday night and early Saturday. Items include a suede jacket cash clothing radios typewriters fountain pens and a piano motor or stove components plus glasses and pens from offices and a hotel guest’s funds.

P. Hall East Norwood Cours Sao Patl Bernd Typewriter and Supply Company Presa Stret Floyd Wade Allanta Street Hitt Cigar Company Navarro Street Lena Perez South Pecos Street G. 5. Moore Mission Street J. O. Johnson Denking Belden

Weather data and celestial timings for the region

The record notes temperatures and humidity, plus moonrise and moonset times for a period. It lists sunrise and sunset times, daily dawn and twilight details, and mentions rainfall totals and sunshine hours. The text references January values and local observations for a town and date range.

Dean Law Test to Go to Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

The Dean law enforcement statute faces a legal challenge in a Bexar county test case arranged by the Crusaders group. E W Rickard, 68, was arrested for possessing and intending to sell one pint of whiskey, with habeas corpus proceedings seeking review of the law’s constitutionality. The case, heard by Judge McCrory, aims to force a higher court ruling on the 1919 act in force since 1919 and tied to Prohibition-era provisions.

Texas Oip Court of Criminal Appeals Austin Bexar County Crusaders High Court E. W. Rickard South St. Mary's Street Will W. Wood Justice of the Peace John R. Shook Leonard Brown J. Franklin Spears Rickard

Wild Duck Chase For Coast Guard

Coast Guard crews hunted for a reported plane crash offshore near Hove England after a night search that yielded no wreckage. Witnesses claimed seeing a wrecked aircraft sink 490 yards out, while a flock of ducks was mistaken for signs of the disaster in the rough sea.

Hove England

Attack Amendment in conflict with national Bremnition act

The writ alleges the Dean Law governed the dry amendment to the state constitution adopted May 24 1919 and argues the dry amendment was never legally adopted. It claims the publication window for proposed amendments did not meet the three month before election requirement, with notices appearing in weekly papers in 30 counties but not meeting the rule, and that notices appeared in daily papers in at least seven counties.

Lindy Kidnaping Story Debunked by Police

A man claiming to be connected to the Lindbergh kidnapping case told former Police Chief Lews Oaks that the Lindberghs were alive. San Diego officers questioned and released him, noting his information came from newspapers and withholding his name.

Lindy Los Angeles Lews Oaks Charles A. Lindborekt San Diego Way

Cat Kidnap Hoax in Denver

Denver dispatch reports elaborate plans to catch a supposed pet kidnapping gang after Mrs. Livermore's cat Corkey vanished and a $35 ransom was demanded. The cat later returned home unharmed, betraying the alleged scheme as a hoax.

Denver LNS Jennie Lavermore

Japs Told of Hed Eal I Manchukuo War Propaganda

Tokyo reports Japanese army propaganda warned of a potential Soviet attack on Manchukuo. A map alleged 150000 Russian infantry, 400 pursuit planes, 60 heavy bombers, 300 tanks, plus 16000 OGPU officers along the Siberian border. British forces bolster Singapore with planes while Hong Kong builds defenses for incoming troops.

TOKIO Papanese ‘Army Yomiuri Manchukuo Japan Russia OGFU Ogpu Bontier Vladivortok Gorps Manchuria Great Britain Singapore Hongkong England

Chinese Marines Occupy Foochow as Rebels Retreat

Souanghai reports Nationalist government Marines seized Foochow after the nineteenth army withdrew before Nanking forces. Navy dispatches note flight disorder accompanying a ship, a Japanese cruiser landed a company of Japanese Marines, then withdrew after Nationalist troops restored order.

Foochow Souanghai Getty Nanking Mamei

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