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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1933
Page
18
Arthur Brisbane surveys a public letter criticizing a proposed new Inquisitional Secretary and other budget ideas. The piece notes 30 million under economic strain, questions about money supply, and calls for relief through employment and fair distribution, with warnings from Geneva and figures from Yale and Roosevelt era concerns.
Washington January 16 Senator Huey Long Democrat Louisiana refused to yield the floor in the seventh day of the filibuster against the Glass banking bill. He kept the chamber from agreeing to a vote on the Philippine veto while Senator Sheppard Democrat Texas insisted on his annual remarks honoring the eighteenth amendment anniversary. The exchange left Sheppard on the floor and Long signaling he would wait until the end of the reel to deliver remarks over the death of prohibition.
Authorities examined the privately owned aircraft wreckage after a crash in a field in Beaver Dam Wisconsin killing pilot B D Braginnis 33 and dentist Herbert P Radtke 38 while a third occupant was badly hurt All three victims were Watertown residents with W B Henderson listed among the injured as of January 18.
Manila report says the Insular house caucus decided not to accept Philippine independence even if it passed over President Hoover's veto by the United States Senate. The Insular senate is expected to take similar action.
Weather outlook shows mostly cloudy skies for San Antonio and nearby areas with occasional rain from Monday night through Tuesday. Temperatures dip to around 56 degrees Monday night and reach about 64 Tuesday, with a high of 68 on Sunday and a low near 83 Monday morning. Farther regions report cloudy, cold conditions with rain and snow, cold waves, and winds shifting from south to north by Tuesday. Stockmen take tables.
Stockholm, Jac 18. Dr Axel Munthe author of the Story of San Michele and former physician to Queen Victoria has donated 100,000 kronor to be distributed by the king. The funds support bird protection and aid for the blind and Capps. He says he loves animals more than men.
A weather forecast outlines another day of rain for Los Angeles with a cooling trend. Temperatures dip from about 74 Monday to 58 Tuesday morning as north winds surge Tuesday afternoon, bringing a sharp cold wave toward San Antonio and North Texas.
LOS ANGELES March 19 Dr L Andrian today reported marked improvement in the condition of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton. He said that between last Tuesday and Friday she fluctuated between extreme danger and uncertainty, with possible terminal outcomes once described. Her husband and family have faced years of nervous strain following a prior breakdown.
The display showcased three old silver pieces. A Prussian coin dated 1533 and about the size of a nickel, another silver dollar size marked New Brandenburg 1890, and a United Sinica halfcattar valued at 11d. Eaton, owner of the collection in Calh, reported the find came from a passed-on change.
A mid April extra session of Congress is predicted by Representative Henry T Nalney of Knass, a Democratic leader in the House, citing anticipated votes on Democratic program measures backed by President Hoover. A separate item from Bryan notes the death of banker Maul Lous, former chairman of the Texas A and M college facility, at his home yesterday.
Charles Milton Tobin, brother of the late Mayor John Tobin, died Monday at 5:29 p.m. at his home 5648 West Mistlete Avenue aged 63. A native of San Antonio, Tobin served in New York militia during World War I and held a supervisory post in military warning for western New York. He came from San Diego to work in insurance, later returning to city to attend funeral services Tuesday. Survived by widow Olivia Prescott Tobin two daughters, a sister and four grandchildren. Funeral at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with interment in City Cemetery No. 1.
A public notice from the Bureau of Internal Revenue urges bachelors earning 1000 or more and married filers with 2500 or more for 1932 to file income tax returns by March 15. It notes tax law changes from the last Congress and requires employers to report wages paid in 193% before February 3.
An application for a writ of mandamus was filed in the Ninety fourth District Court Monday at noon before Judge W. W. McGrory by W. E. Isbell, ousted constable of Prefinct No. 6, seeking the appointment of Deputy Constable Hankowetz. The action follows long disputes between county officials and rural constables over local police protection for Harlandale South San Antonio Edgewood suburbs and their 25 000 population with 16 schools and nine highways. Hearing set for 10 a.m. January 30.
Washington January 11 A week’s delay on the Colier Blaine bill to regulate beer and wine was forced today as the Senate finance committee failed to reach an agreement on their amendments. The delay pushes back anticipated action and highlights divisions over alcohol regulation proposals.
CHIPPEWA FALLS Wis Jan 16 U Dalay Jol 15 was sneezing with Jess frequency but every five minutes her risk was interrupted by sneety and physicians including Mayo Clinic specialists were perplexed by a strange malady persisting since last Monday. For days she remained a patient at St Josephs hospital with sneers occurring 1 to 4 Amos a mini ule. The prolonged and violent contractions of muscles near the end threaten her heart. Dr William B Henske attended since he was called to treat for win ap penta a common cold. He remained optimistic the tendency to sneeze was diminishing.
Tokyo papers accuse the United States of funding arms to China against Japanese forces. Ambassador Grew denies the charges. Japanese war office claims Americans aid Chinese air lanes and motor cars. An Italian soldier shot by Chinese in the Shanghai area. Rome expected to demand satisfaction. Japanese bomb Chinese HQs at Kaluu Jenan. Chinese counterattack at Tung-yan. Skirmishes flare near the Great Wall with cold weather and quiet fronts reported.
United States ambassador Joseph C. Grew rejected rumors that Washington aided China’s war prep for Japan. The embassy stated no US China agreement or loan of 20 million exists. Japanese war office notes claim US and Germany supplied arms to China, with planes and cars bound for Shanghai and Tientsin.
City detectives arrested three men after a probe into rumors of a large Mexican alcohol cache. Authorities seized alcohol and a stash hidden south of town at an isolated farmhouse. Officers estimated the haul could fetch about 800 dollars at retail.
The article notes the centennial style celebration of civil service in the United States, tracing the shift from the spoils system to a merit based framework. It mentions President Arthur proposing the civil service reform on January 16, 1883, and contrasts the early 14 000 positions with the current 487 101 positions.
The Texas governor and Senate clashed over three appointments to the University of Texas board of regents, with Attorney General Wright Morrow ruling the vacancies could be handled by the incoming administration. The dispute centered on Ferguson versus Ling and the timing of confirmations as the 1913 note references ongoing political maneuvering. The message indicates Allred’s position and a copied opinion sent to the Senate.
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