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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1934
Page
1
A compact headline styled brief notes on political stances, with a mix of international topics and social themes, attributed to Arthur Brisbane and King Foal Aynd amid a blurred historical context. The fragmentary text suggests commentary on Japan, naval or coast guard matters, and broader political reform debates.
A scrambled, era-spanning column mixes quotes on Japan Russia and war readiness with oddities about birth control, farm aid and the Stavisky scandal. It strings together misrendered names and opinions, noting farm subsidies, government jobs, and historical French duels without coherent focus.
The Manchukuo government announced Henry Pu i will be enthroned as emperor March 1 after tightening censorship aimed at concealing the plan from the world. Japan had overseen censorship nationwide at Manchukuo's request and it was lifted today.
In a formal move, Chile assumed control of an island following a port dispatch from Onicera. The event marks Chilean sovereignty over the territory after a period of formalities and legal steps, with observers noting the transition completed but lacking broader impact details.
Prison fugitives and officials clash as Menefee claims the Bon Antonio Water Supply system is not city owned and faces $45,220 annual taxes. cites bond contract terms, trustee board, and unpaid debt to argue water works property is taxable and not exempt from levy. The dispute centers on whether city ownership extends to tax liability of the water system.
Doomed hospital in a Seattle suburb was evacuated minutes before a 16 foot embankment collapsed onto the eight patients. Attendants warned of the slide and got them to safety as the building was demolished. In New Haven, Prof. Adell Henry Tyouk, 78, a noted arts teacher, died at his home last night.
Partly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday with warmer conditions Sunday. Saturday night low around 4 degrees, Sunday high near 74. Light to moderate variable winds, mainly southerly. Friday high 83, Saturday morning low 64, Saturday about 66. East Texas partly cloudy Saturday night, Sunday cloudy warmer in southwest and northeast with moderate variable winds becoming southerly Sunday. West Texas cloudy and warmer Saturday night Sunday rising gradually.
A posse of about 250 hunted five Chicago youths through southern and western Illinois until they were captured near Basoco. Four were brought out with arms raised and jailed in Carthage while about 3480 dollars of the Girard state bank robbery loot was recovered. The fifth was captured after attempting to flee on a stolen horse in a rural area resembling frontier days.
Edward Friedman testified in a guarded courtroom that police coerced a confession after he was accused of robbing Mae West of over $20,000 in cash and jewels. Defense witnesses said they saw no bruises on his body before and after arrest, while rumors of threats lingered.
Washington D C January 20 Two possible methods to restrict copra and coconut oil imports were studied today by Representative Burke Democrat of Nebraska in an effort to raise consumption of peanut butter products and cotton seed oil. Burke said the House Ways and Means Committee would be asked to include an excise tax of two to five cents a pound on coconut and copra. He predicted the measure would boost prices and aid domestic output.
TOKIO January 20. The war office announced a reduction of Japanese forces in Manchukuo. The Blehtn division will be withdrawn and replaced by the remainder of the Pourhenthin infantry brigade of the seventh division. Officials said there is no expected trouble with the Soviet Union.
Geneva Jan 20 leaders of major nations adjourned today the disarmament conference until February 13 to set a new agenda for renewal of the world disarmament effort.
Washington reports the Roosevelt dollar devaluation bill moved toward passage with the administration backing a three year term for the two billion dollar exchange stabilization fund. Senate and House committees heard testimony as leaders pressed for a vote while Treasury and federal reserve officials signaled no immediate financing announcements. A special meeting of the Reserve Board and governors followed a prior secret discussion on gold policy.
Vincent Quinlan, in Forsyth Montana, tried a home remedy by applying a kerosene-soaked cloth to his chest for a cold. He woke to find the cloth alight and was hospitalized. Doctors say the burns are not believed to be serious.
Kinney Graves whose nine months as auditor for the Bexar county relief body ended with dismissal by Guy Bonham has been hired by the state relief commission. Within hours of termination he joined Lawrence Westbrook, state relief chief, in the auditing department under George M. Donnell. After a public accountant’s audit of Graves’s books, he will move to Austin to assume new duties next week. J. B. Hall named Graves’s successor here.
U S customs in San Francisco detain 100 books titled Our Navy pending a Washington ruling on admissibility. Assistant collector George A Marshall explains the volumes contain illustrations of American and Japanese aircraft, prompting the inquiry into their import status.
The Portland moving picture censor board revoked the theater license to show Mann Brand, the first Nazi film released in the United States. Board members gave no reason for the action.
In Stuttgart Germany on January 40 three Catholic priests from Waldhausen Mebvingen and Elehinger were taken into preventive custody amid charges of engaging in subversive activity the details of which were not disclosed.
The Light will publish uncensored World War pictures weekly starting this Sunday. The first installment, from Lawrence Sterling, promises visceral depictions of the war’s horrors. Readers are urged not to miss the weekly series.
A note claiming Edward G Bremer, abducted for 300000 dollars, was killed was sent to W R Robertson Minneapolis postmaster. Family offered 200000 ransom for return of Bremer from Jacob Schmid Brewing Company where he is principal owner. Eight year old Batty Bremer returned to Sun Wit Girls School as federal investigators press for leads. An eyewitness account from a milkman described the car switch near Summit School. The Bremer family remains hopeful as they await the return of their son and offer to pay the ransom per kidnappers' note.
Forecasts predict near summer temperatures in San Antonio with a 54 degree start and a 74 degree peak. Saturday mirrors Friday’s low as Sunday brings light winds from the south and no rain expected despite overcast to partly sunny skies. In other news, President von Hindenburg, battling a light cold, has canceled receptions through Monday.
Vacancy listings and rates for a variety of rooms and board options appear in this unreadable notice. Items include monthly rents from several areas, with scattered prices and locations such as Buena Vista, Ashby, and Thirteenth Street. The garbled text hints at help wanted or ads offering living arrangements and salaries but is largely illegible.
Kansas fugitive convicts flee border state, abduct rural schoolteacher Lewis Dresser, and drive toward Oklahoma. Dresser released near Pawhuska after a 20 hour ride, car later returned. authorities search for Clark and Brady among multiple convicts. Police track car south on U S Highway 75 and 13E with high alert in Bartlesville and Pawhuska.
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