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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1935
Page
7
The narrative surveys President Roosevelt's proposed measures on employment payroll taxes and social support, contrasting gains in farm yields with national caution. It highlights arguments for public health and pension reforms, and notes historical reflections on ancient graves and Dutch contributions, tying economic policy to broader societal ideals.
An audit of the county clerk's office reveals an apparent 819,000 shortage awaiting grand jury action. Beaumier resigned as chief clerk and Will plan independent checks Friday. County auditor Garvey and George Hartress were among officials questioned as four deputy clerks testified.
An OCR fragment lists multiple street addresses with monthly rents and weekly rates in 1918, including S1800 month and 0 month references. It notes rooms for rent and specific avenues such as Olive Hawthorne Lenrion and Main Avenue, plus an event deadline and an open house schedule for Saturday at 6 o clock.
Milton Massachusetts January 18 Aleta Ray 27 ERA performer staged a fan dance at the third religious society of Milton. The performance drew public interest and mixed reactions from congregation members who found the act controversial yet not objectionable.
Centerville Texas January 13 Officers raided several alleged hideouts of Raymond Hamilton desperado near town after the Culany State bank robbery at Buffalo. A state trooper Neal Arthur said Hamilton linked to the robbery by two held at bay Negroes who identified the gunman from photographs and fingerprints found on an abandoned car. A bottle bore Hamilton prints. he escaped Huntsville penitentiary months ago in a breakout.
Saturday night rain will fall as a cold wave moves into San Antonio and northern states. The Weather Bureau predicts near freezing by Monday morning with sub zero lows in the Midwest and northern regions. Sunday afternoon highs may reach around 60 while mornings drop below zero from Saturday.
Peoria Oregon reports a fireman Joe Turner sliding down a pole to the second floor when friction ignited matches in his shirt pocket. He burned his chest, released his grip, and fell about 12 feet, suffering compound fractures of both legs in a shocking accident. The incident remains unclear about its veracity.
Lone bank robbery in Fort Worth as two men enter First National Bank and flee with about $800. Authorities describe the suspects as AuonlaM and Al Hanaley, who escaped with the money after holding tellers at gunpoint.
Defense lawyers examined Bruno Hauptmann's financial accounts to counter the state's claim of a hidden income of about forty nine thousand dollars. They argued prior deposits show frugal habits, while prosecutors cited balances and silver coin deposits to support a theory that ransom funds were funneled through various banks. Hauptmann relaxed in custody after a week of courtroom drama as the trial continued.
Austin reports the Texas highway commission awarded contracts totaling about 600 600 dollars for road work in McLennan Hays Hamilton Heque Gooke Montaste Sabine Mason Smith Braz Washington Bexar and Comal counties.
Governor Moodie, impeached by the Non Partisan League dominated house, posts guards to prevent seizure of the office. The 60 to 62 vote authorized impeachment with disqualification actions already in process in the supreme court. Moodie, a Canadian born Democrat, accuses the proceedings of political racketeers.
Anchorage January 19 A prospector Charles Dumbarton recounts a strange tale from the Nashagak region in north Christel Bay. A feared wild man supposedly guards a sparse empire with dotted river lines and has deterred trappers and settlers from crossing a northern boundary.
Mr and Mrs Joh Bortliger and Alvna Roosevelt Dall daughter of the president wed yesterday and vanished from Westchester County joining reports they were seen at the Westchester County Club Harrison New York Franklin D Roosevelt offered limited details on plans saying the newlyweds would reside in New York and that Bortliger has two children reportedly awaiting the family’s return at the White House.
Jo Ash of Oklahoma City paid eleven dollar fine for disorderly conduct after police court yesterday. Judge Mike Foster ruled her apparel inadequate citing a Thursday night incident noted as a 1902 fan date.
In Brownsville on January 12, farmers from produce sheds held peaceful picketing after cabbage prices rose to about $10 per ton from $8. Reports from Harlingen, Donna, San Benito and Raymondville indicate some areas are offering $8 or refusing to hire.
Geneva report notes Britain's public works program as a remedy for unemployment proves inadequate. The 3% page volume National Public Works, published by the Leagues of Nations, summarizes the experience from US ratings and committees.
A night of terror saw six stickups with 12 victims as bandits struck Alpine drive and nearby Brackendage park. Robbers posed threats, stole cash and goods from residents including Cliff Kneupper and Grace Moore, with others on Lamar street and Nopalitos Street bus. Police report multiple holdups by two youth gangs and a four‑bandit raid on Hildebrand avenue, causing widespread alarm across the town.
Governor Allred ordered review of a prison furlough granted by a prior administration. Joe Hobrecht, a San Antonio hoodlum serving an 11 year robbery sentence, was given a furlough but release has not occurred due to a name error. Hobrecht has a criminal record dating to 1921.
Mrs. Florence Stoddard denied torturing and branding her two stepchildren Irene aged 10 and Perry aged 6. Sheriff Bennet and Deputy Frechette arrested her on a warrant. the county court hearing will determine the charges of torture for alleged incidents on January 7.
San Antonio and vicinity expect gloomy skies with likely rain Saturday night and Sunday. Temperatures dip to about 50 Sunday night and around 60 Sunday daytime. Weekend winds from the south coast remain moderate to fresh. North portions show snow possible with 18 to 26 degrees especially Saturday night into Sunday, Panhandle down to 18 degrees Saturday night. West Texas remains cloudy with snow in the north and rain in the southeast, cold in the north with lows 18 to 23 degrees and a cold wave.
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