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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1933

Page

4

Repeal of Dean Law and Fees Urged in Texas Legislature

In Austin a bill by Senator Gus Russek seeks outright repeal of the Dean law and abolition of the public official fee system. The measure accompanies an emergency clause and supports a constitutional amendment proposal to end the Dean law. Other measures urge a deca federal option and easing penalties in liquor law enforcement.

Austin Texas Senate Gus Russek Schulenburg Waird Russell Weaver Moore Houston Paul Hill Laredo E. C. Hill Angleton Lax R. 5 Sterling Board of Regrets University of “Texas Atate Board of Education Ate

Adlerika claims relief for gas and bowel cleansing ad

An ad laden with testimonial language promotes Adlerika as a laxative and bowel cleanser. The copy asserts rapid gas relief and improved wellbeing by cleansing both upper and lower bowels, contrasting with ordinary laxatives. Pseudo medical claims and misspelled phrases dilute credibility.

Adleika Sopeara Adlerike

Shrine Potentate to Be Feted by Local Officers

Bar Mills supreme potentate of North America of the Shrine arrives in San Antonio and will be honored at a dinner by local Shrine officers at the Gunter Hotel. Des Moines and To ws travelers join Mills and his wife, with John T. Opie assisting as secretary. The party plans a Mexico City inspection tour after departing Tuesday night. George Vernon arranges the local details.

Mills North America Doen San Antonio Gunter Hovel Malle Des Moines Tows Missouri, Kansas Texas Austin Southern Pacific Californie John T. Opie Kansas City Mexico Missouri- Pacific Mis Mexico City George Vernon

Bridge Winners Awarded Cup in Miami Tourney

Miami Florid a January 17. Rob ex Haltin former president of the American Bridge league and Louis J Haddad of Chicago won the Marty K Doherty silver challenge cup for one year with 121 match points of 210. Tying for second with 113 1 2 points were Mrs Clive Peterson the nations woman s champion and Milton Work with Ernest Seibert and Samuel Kata of Newark New Jersey as co runners up.

Miami Fia i—Robex W. Haltin Clive Peterson Milton Internaional Badge Authority Ernest Seibert Samuel Kata Newark N. J

Payment by State Urged for Streets Used as Highway

Austin authorities report the executive committee of the League of Municipalities has endorsed state funding for street construction that doubled as state highway routes. The state highway commission has aided several towns by paving such streets but has not covered total costs. hearings are planned with minimal added expense.

Austin League of Municipalities Jedty Etreeta State Highway Commission Mgs

Move for Early Primary in 15th District Dropped UWALDF

Jan 17. Prospects for an early Democratic primary in the 15th District to nominate a congressman to succeed John N. Garner ended. T. W. Brice, executive chairman, said no further plan would be made before the governor called the general election, following the attorney general’s opinion that timing would be set by dates determined.

Congress John N. Garner T. W. Brice Duttrin Lavata Ne Colina

Press Body Opposes New Taxes in Texas

The Texas Press association tax advisory committee voiced opposition to new state taxes. It urged the legislature to balance the budget through strict economy, seeking a $55,000,000 annual cut in state expenditures and retrenchment in internal government as relief for taxpayers.

Austin Texas Press Association

Soup Kitchen Opens In San Antonio Relief Effort

The first meal at San Antonio's new soup kitchen was served at Gentral Relief station on South St Marys near Villita. Barry Futrell led setup on the first floor while sleeping spaces for 500 were arranged on upper floors. Unemployed men filled cots Monday night as tickets replace groceries for meals and lodging. A second relief station may open in the West Side Mexican colony. 17 002 unemployed and dependents are registered at Crockett Street headquarters.

San Antonio Montromery Ward South St. Mary's Street Villita Street Barry Futrell Oscar Powell Central Relief Powell West Side Relief Committee Crockett Street

Two Men Held on Alcohol Charge

Dever Henderson of Mercedes and Trade Cochran of San Antonio pleaded not guilty before U S Commissioner Paul A Lockhart on charges of receiving and transporting Mexican alcohol. Bonds set at 1500 each. Detected by city detectives after arrest Sunday, 126 gallons of Mexican alcohol seized at a Castroville road farm.

Dever Henderson Mercedes Trade Cochran San Antonio United States Paul A. Lockhart Castroville Road

New Pastor Weller Anthony To Lead Travis Park Service

Dr Weller Anthony named new pastor at Travis Park Church will lead the midweek service Wednesday at 730 PM. Assistant ministers J Otis Parish and W S Periis will assist. Miss Leila Pyrnn directed music for the evening and a quartet including Vivian Waters Marian Welters and Lela Pston will sing.

Weller Anthony Travis Park Church J. Otis Parish W. S. Periis Leila Pyrnn Vivian Waters Marian Welters Lela Pston Wil Sing

New York Studies Beer Possibilities

New York votes 120 to 15 to create a commission to study model beer and liquor control for the state, in anticipation of changes to national prohibition law. The bill passed the senate last night and goes to Governor Lehman for action.

Jan New York State Senate Lehman

Evidence Sought in Insull Crash

Senate banking committee moved to gather more evidence for its looming investigation of the Insull utilities collapse. Investigator James E. Stewart led the effort as officials in Chicago said he might be away two weeks, delaying prep for the case for public hearings.

Washington, D.C Senate Banking Committee James £. Stewart Chicago Stewart

Son Born to Wife of Indian Prince in Faris

Jan 17 Faris reports a son born at 7 am to Begum Agw Kahn, French wife of the East Indian prince religious head of millions of Muslims. Mother and child are reported well at the American hospital in Neuilly. Aga Khan JIT, father, is at Cannes on the Riviera.

Faris Begum Agw Kahn F Rench Américan Hospital Neuilly Ed Werte Canbes Riviera

Never Turn Unless You Must, A Patience Maxim

A quip notes that when direction is unclear, stable patience yields the world’s shifts. Percy Cronby’s wry line from Coppfight 1933, as rendered by King Feas. Int, highlights cautious restraint and unintended consequences in uncertain times.

Pat Percy Cronby King Feas Arm, Int

Bogus Prince Pleads Guilty to Federal Indictments

New York January 17 Felix Harry F Gerguson known as Prince Michael Romanoff pleaded guilty to federal indictments with potential 55 year maximum. Judge John C Knox ordered a Monday sentencing hearing on charges including illegal entry immigration evasion and perjury at Ellis Island. Downtown 2 is offering a 600 classified ad for sale.

New York Harry F. Gerguson Michael Romanoff John C. Knox Romanoff Ellis Island

Hardware Dealers Fight Sales Tax Convention Opens

Delegates to the thirty-fifth annual convention of the Trangs Hardware and Implement association open in Dallas to voice strong opposition to a proposed state sales tax. A C Toudouze of San Antonio predicts dealers have always opposed taxes and rent concerns undermine small retailers.

Dallas INS Trangs Hardware End Implement Association A. C. Toudouze San Antonio Toudouze

Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs

For years doctors recommended creosote preparations for persistent coughs and bronchial infections. Creomulsion, containing several medicinal elements, claims rapid, safe relief from colds and lingering coughs. A pharmacist guarantee offers money back if relief isn’t achieved when taken as directed, urging readers to keep Creomulsion on hand for immediate use.

Driggist

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