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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1934

Page

2

Death table again at Wynekoop murder trial

In Chicago the death bed of Rheta Gardner Wynekoop is wheeled into Criminal Court as Dr. Alice Lindsay Wynekoop faces trial for allegedly murdering her daughter in law. Police describe the slain woman while the defense probes pillow placement and the alleged second confession.

Criminal Court Building Chicago Rheta Gardner Wynekoop Alice Lindsay Wyne Koop Walter Kelly Kelly Ahry Ivy Martin Ward Wyne~ Roup Rheta

F D R Discusses Adjusting CWA Pay to Localities

President Roosevelt and Harry Hopkins discussed complaints that Civil Works wages exceed local standards. The plan aims to reduce federal workers hours so weekly earnings align with local levels. Administration notes difficulty in communities lacking relief organizations to provide unemployment rolls.

Washington, D. G Roosevelt Harry Hopkins CWA

NRA Director to Address League on Roosevelt Recovery Efforts

N H Bing national recovery administration director will speak to the Young People's League at Agudas Achim ai synagogue Main Ave Whe and Quincy St Wednesday evening on President Roosevelts contribution toward economic recovery. An oped forum follows. Men are asked to wear hats per religious custom.

NRA League Roosevelt N. H. Bing National Recovery ‘Administration Young People's League Agudas Achin Ai Main Ave Quincy Street

Weather summary with temperatures and tides notes

The report records temperatures, precipitation totals, and astronomical times. It notes a 24 hour period with 16 inches of precipitation for the day, a monthly excess of 16.0 inches and a total since January 1 of 165 inches. Sunsets and sunrises are listed, along with tides for Aransas Pass on Wednesday and Thursday.

Aransas Fass

Drama at Wynekoop trial as family embraces on opening

Images show Walker Wynekoop hugging his mother as the Chicago murder case opens. Dr. Alice Wynekoop stands with her daughter Dr. Catherine Wynekoop, the accused, while Rheta, wife of Walker’s brother Earle, is cited as the victim in the operating room setting shown by the International News photo.

Walker Wynekoop Chicago Alice Wynekoop Catherine Wynekoop Rheta Earle

Reconstruction Finance Corp disburses 515.6 million in November

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation announced to Congress that it authorized and moved 515,613,082 dollars in November. Of that total, 136,631,926 dollars were authorized and moved to banks, railroads and other financial institutions.

F. C Washington, D.C CINS Reconstruction Finance Corporation Congress

President to ask for 1.166 billion for emergency budget

President to request 1.166 billion dollars from Congress to finish this year’s emergency budget. Funds will support the Civil Works Administration and other relief agencies through the spring.

Washington, D. C Congress Goan

Grocery Robbery Reported in City Night Theft

DuBose at 1002 West Theo avenue reported burglars stole tobacco valued at 25 from his grocery during the night. Newly furnished apartments at 113 King William street for rent at 4 and 5 dollars a week. See Classification 7 Light Classified ads.

DuBose West Theo Avenue King Wiliam Street

Roosevelt price rises boost farm profits in early 1930s

Washington reports economist debate over price policy while farmers gain from higher Chicago market prices. Wheat stocks valued at $37,956,520 after a rise from $24458,240. corn and oats also up in value as commodity dollar moves proceed. Read and use light want ads and get quick results.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Chicago Department of Agriculture

Oddvappesting Peay Rock Owned by Portland Resident

A dusty fungus shedding rock in Portland, Oregon has drawn attention after 18 years under ongoing ownership by a local resident. The unclear report notes the peculiar rock’s long habitation and lack of noticeable changes despite time.

Portland, Ore

Reckless Driver Charged After Crash in Santa Monica

A motorist in Santa Monica was charged with drunkenness after his car knocked down two five year old shade trees a mall bow and a post, causing damage to property.

Eather Santa Monica Gal

Fragmentary crime note on Jan 17 bath tub incident

A garbled OCR fragment mentions January seventeenth and a person named Edward A with a street, a bath tub, and an injury around the neck. Details are unclear and names are partially unreadable.

Beoqker Deownid Orica Jan Edward A A Jalse Street

World Famous Infant Kidnapped in Beverly Hills

The infant son of Hollywood figure Michael Fane is reported abducted from a Beverly Hills mansion. Kidnappers demand a 420,000 ransom for the infant’s safe return.

Gang Mise Fane Mlichael Fane Beverly Hills Niata

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