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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1933
Page
1
A long tract cites a birth for Mr Snipes facing death for murder and a governor saving the mother from hanging. It recalls historical queens and Alexander the Great, remarks on the Aga Khan’s wealth and horses, Texas governor Ma Ferguson’s stance on taxes, secession talk, Congress critique, and a Dallas girl’s counsel on listening, finishing with a New York fundraising effort led by Harvey Gibon and private subscriptions.
James A. Stillman former president of National City Bank faces a lawsuit for alienation of affections filed in Brooklyn Supreme Court. The suit by Rochefort a French Canadian political candidate alleges Stillman stole the affections of Rocheforts wife Marjorie taking her on trips to Havana and elsewhere amid denials. Stillman says he will fight to the finish to clear his name and notes the action pressuring him to settle to avoid publicity.
Weather bureau predicts little change through Wednesday night and Thursday in San Antonio with partly cloudy skies and temperatures around 64 Wednesday night and 64 to 74 Thursday. Brisk south and southwest winds continue from Tuesday night with possible occasional rain. Thermometer range 66 to 61 over 3 pm Tuesday to 10 pm Wednesday. rainfall totaling three hundredths of an inch noted.
Washington dispatch reports Congress abandons hope for enactment of desired federal bills this session. The article notes plans for a special session of the new Congress to tackle the task, with officials signaling delay and continued pursuit of legislative goals.
Partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday with little temperature change. Wednesday night low around 6 percent degrees and Thursday high near 14 degrees. Moderate south winds. High Thursday likely around 67 to 74 degrees. Coastal area: partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday with moderate to fresh south winds. West of 100th meridian: cooler Wednesday night and Thursday. Agden weather on Page 3.
Shanghai dispatch reports that a Japanese detachment found 2 360 Chinese Volunteer troops dead in the snow at Chuyi near Jehol border after a siege. Led by Teng Ti-Mei, the defenders held a stockade against weeks of bombardment and starvation until all perished rather than surrender.
At Petping on January 18 1940 Chinese volunteers near Kalli in Jehol province held firm despite a sustained Japanese air bombardment and clashes reported by a Chinese radio station. About 30 900 volunteers entrenched eastward of Kalli as Japanese planes bombed adjacent areas.
Washington January 18 Immediate final action on two bills to bar foreign actors and vocalists from the United States as a protection for American artists was seen today by Senator Hatfield chairman of the Senate immigration committee Hatfield said he will hold a committee meeting where the Treasury will be favorably reported They will encounter no difficulty on the Senate floor both have previously passed the House
Fire destroyed 60 letters in a downtown Sedalia mailbox when a cigarette was dropped in the box. Reported from Sedalia Missouri with details of the incident and date. Also, Prince George, youngest son of the king and queen, was reported recovering from a mild illness in London, England.
An essay-laden defense of the Glass banking bill, arguing it would reform United States banking by limiting failures and deterring dishonesty. It cites high bank failures, credits England and Canada with stability, and urges swift Senate passage despite filibusters. It notes proposed provisions including branch banking limits, bank affiliate separation, and asset liquidation funding.
Governor Miriam A Ferguson urged the Texas Forty-third legislature to adopt a 3 percent flat sales tax on all commercial sales to raise about 48 million dollars annually. The plan aims to replace ad valorem taxes with a state wide sales levy while preserving county taxes. Ferguson warned of a cash deficit and submitted six budget bills detailing proposed cuts and reductions for the 1933 1934 biennium.
Readable text lists numerous apartment and house rentals with monthly rates in Baltimore and surrounding areas. Entries show addresses such as 314 Fourth, 217 Chicago Blvd, and 313 Omaha Ave, with rates from 4.00 to 1899 per month and reference moving dates and down payments.
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