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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1934

Page

3

Medical figures predict cancer cure within years at Texas gathering

Dr. John A. Kolmer of the University of Pennsylvania told the International Post Graduate Medical assembly at the Gunter hotel that government spending on battleships could fund cancer cures or tuberculosis treatments. He noted ongoing research by Dr. Benjamin Gruskin at Temple University on an early cancer diagnosis skin test and warned of a projected rise in tuberculosis cases due to wartime conditions.

John A. Kolmer University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine International Post Gradusta Gunter Hotel Texas Medical Association Kotmer Kolmer Holmer Benjamin Gruskin Temple University School of Medicine Philadelphia

Miss Fane's Baby Je Stolen Sparks National Search

The nation joins in the search for Miss Palen Fane's stolen infant. Police sweep towns and rural districts, offering a $240,000 reward for the safe return. Investigators face refusals and scattered leads as they pursue the abductors across multiple locales.

Miss Fane Nation Fane

Diphtheria Vaccination Urged as Compulsory by Doctor

Dr Holmer warned that diphtheria could be wiped out if vaccination became compulsory, noting 140000 lives lost annually. Dr Arthur W Proetz reported progress in treating tar, Nowe and Chront disorders, stressing improved methods and ongoing germ research. Several speakers from cities such as Denver, Mexico City, St Louis, Dallas and Rochester discussed advances and future meetings. Dr George Gelhorn asserted in a cancer lecture that cancer can be cured with recovery prospects tied to early detection and treatment.

Holmer Arthur W. Proetz Washington University School of Medicine Laws Proetesniq Proter Thurstey Th. Franklin Bhaugh Denver Marj Arturo Dias Garza Mexico City Willard

Wolin Case Debated Over violin loss claim

A federal court jury weighed whether to award Mrs Mildred Taft five thousand dollars for the disappearance of a violin from her Lindell Street home after December 21 1931. Experts testified the instrument was valuable and bore a possibly fake label likely placed before Mrs Taft acquired it. The Sun Insurance Co is the defendant in the suit.

Mildred Hal Taft Bera Gremons Italy Tall Lindell Street

Promptness of recognition and treatment in ali men’s case

Dr. Gaihorn notes lines Fraven methods for successful treatment. They are purely radium and X ray, he stated. The report highlights early recognition and use of these therapies in the medical approach.

Gaihorn

Doctors View New Invention At International Medical Assembly

Doctors at the International Medical Assembly in Texas view a new bone surgery tool set by Dr. Son Antonian. The electrically operated drills chisels and saw enable longitudinal cutting and other manual actions. The device, not yet marketed, promises easier sterilization and improved performance over existing bone saws.

Texas Medical Society Wa Son Antonian Cayo Visiltog Amt Wll Anelualye Ateritention

Quill Favored for San Antonio Postmaster Title

Dan Quill, former Citizens' League secretary and now chief clerk in the annuity office, won local approval for the San Antonio postmaster post. Congressman Kleberg backed Quill, with Farley expected to appoint him soon, potentially avoiding a civil service exam though he will later face one.

Dan Quill San Antonio Citizens’ League James A. Farley San Antonis Lions Quills Richard Kleberg Kleberg Quill

Man Convicted of Bigamy Receives Three Year Term

Raul Martinez alias Ruben Sanchez aged 19 was found guilty in the Thirty-seventh District Court of bigamy. He married Evangeline Hatello on May 13, 1902 while already married to Louisa Martinez. He was sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary by Special Judge Harry L. Howerd. The women sat together in court, and defense testified Martinez believed his wife dead.

Raul Martine Ruben Sanchez North Cherry Street Harry L. Howerd Mariies Wen Evangeline ‘Hatello Loop Street Louisa Martinez Mata- Morus Atreel Martinez Biartines

Court Overrules New Trial in Menger Hotel Case

Judge McCollum Burnett of County Court No 1 Thursday morning overruled a motion for new trial in the case of R. S. Ike S and J. H. Kampmann against W H Thayer for possession of the Menger hotel. Kampmanns, hotel owners, won a jury verdict on the matter. Thayer had managed the historic property for years. The suit appealed from Justice John R Shock's court.

McCollum Burnett R. 5 Ike J. H. Kempmann W. H.thayer Menger Kampmanns Thayer Justice of the Peace John R. Shock Coltret He Kampmanns

Mexican road chiefs feted at Pan American highway banquet

Mexican highway officials Angel Aragon and Jose Rivera Retinger outlined progress on the Pan American highway from Laredo to Mexico City with planned October completion of dangerous mountain sections and hard surfacing of major spans. Delegates, including Luis Lapán G. and former consul general J. Beretta, attend in San Antonio ahead of Chicago talks with the American Road Builders Association.

Latedo Mexico City Quioper Angel Aragon National Highway Commission of Mexico St. Anthony Hotel Chamber of Commerce Arugort Jose Rivera Retginger Mexican Commission Rivera Chicago American Road Builders’ Association Pan-American Dav W. H. Furlong Judge Perry Robertson R. W. Morrison Paul Steft Jer D. Martin Wiliam M. McIntosh Wright Morrow Houston J. K. Beretta Luis Lapian G San Antonio Senor

Real estate cycle rising as foreclosure tide sinks

W C Miller of Washington told the National Association of Real Estate Boards that real estate is swinging back into sunlit prominence as foreclosures recede. He cited 4 million families in doubled up housing, 3 million unfit dwellings being torn down, 1 million new households forming, a $500 million fire loss toll, 600,000 aging buildings replacing none, and a large federal spending program driving up prices. He said real estate is viewed by investors and economists as a safest form of wealth.

Miami Fig National Association of Real Estate Boards W. C. Miller Washington United States

Money-to-Loan Firms Aid Through Social Difficulties

Isied da Lignt Classified promotes Money-to-Loan services offering support for social difficulties and financial relief. The firm markets quick access to funds and guidance for individuals facing economic strain.

Orphans Home Board Elects Mrs Titus A Eldridge President

Mrs Titus A Eldridge was elected president of the Protestant Orphans Home board at the annual meeting. New officers include Mrs Annie Chittin as first vice president and Mrs W B Tuttle as first vice president. Others are Mrs J W Neal second vice president Mrs Frank Winerth vice president Mrs L B Muller treasurer Mrs DK Martin recording secretary and Mrs T J Waddhall corresponding secretary. The new president has long served on the board and been active in church civic and philanthropic work.

Titus A. Eldridge Annie & Chittin W. B. Tuttle J. W. Neal Frank Winerth L. B. Muer DK. Martin Secetary T. J

Actress Mother Supports Birth Control Measure

Mrs. Thomas 4 Hepburn mother of six including Katherine Hepburn testified before a house judiciary committee on Pierce birth control bill. Advocates led by Mrs. Margaret Sanger and Mrs Hepburn filled Capitol hearings forcing relocation to the large hall. The bill would amend the criminal code to permit dissemination of medical information.

Washington, D Thomas Hepburn Katherine Hepburn House Joriicinty Lords Margaret Banger Hepturn Capitol ‘Amm Sumners Hse Cauculs

Monkey bites boy at Flores Brothers garage

Eight year old Harvey Trader from Paso Hondo Street received medical care after a monkey bit him on the leg while he played with it at the Flores Brothers garage near Commerce and Rusk. He was observed by physicians and sent to county hospital for treatment. Also listed: a 193 Ward V-8 four door sedan in Classifications with a price of 395.

Arvey Trader Paso Hondo Street Atte Flores Brothers Bust Commerce Rusk

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