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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1933
Page
5
A chaotic Missouri confrontation unfolds as Wright and his companions confront a camp invasion by the Lions. In a night of gunfire and confusion, two men die and several others are injured or scattered, with authorities reporting a chaotic scene and no clear resolution by dawn. Local witnesses describe a dangerous escalation and a failed attempt to restore order.
A crude narrative describes a pursuit involving Pat, Indian Jac, and others in a rain soaked chase. Charley reaches out to assist, a decision to end suffering is noted, and rough force is used as the confrontation escalates with Joe, Wright, Bennett and Cufte joining the fray.
In Chicago a wounded bandit named Rocco, abandoned by two companions during a toop gun battle, told Deputy Detective Chief William Blaul at Bridewell hospital the names of his allies. He warned he would turn state's evidence. Rocco was shot by Patrolman Mutildge Murgosait as he and four others attempted a hold up in the MoNed building in the Lop.
Dr Edwin E Ziegler of the veterans administration reports a new serum showing 1000 percent effectiveness in rabbit experiments against pneumonia causative agents. The drug dissolves large numbers of pre pneumonia precursors and aims to conquer pneumonia if successful in humans. Further human trials awaited.
Vatican City reports Pope Pius XI is expected to name new cardinals at a consistory on March 13. The pontiff also plans to reopen basilicas in Rome including St. Paul, St. John Lateran, and Santa Maria Maggiore. Seven appointments are anticipated as the sacred college has had no new members for two years.
Washington reports severe overcrowding at Atlanta Penitentiary with inmate numbers around 2900 to 3800. The prison capacity is about 700. Affected departments seek budget relief as housing costs and conditions draw scrutiny in Congress.
Phoenix reports Ruth Judd denies dissection of two murdered women Agnes LeRoi and Hedvig Ramueleon. She says she shot her own friends in self defense and accuses Jack Halloran of moving bodies. Case may drop against Halloran as hearings resume with defense and prosecutors debating intent and charges.
Washington hearings on the justice department appropriation reveal demands for funds to buy liquor and to wiretap. Attorney General and prohibition bureau chief call for $725,000 to pay farmers and agents to purchase liquor, with $509,000 asked for enforcement. One third of prisoners are dry law violators, the testimony shows.
Two people were injured in separate traffic incidents Saturday. John Crawford of Sixth Street was treated at Robert B. Green hospital after being struck by a vehicle while riding his motorcycle near the intersection of Mitchell Street and Concepcion Drive. The other victim, a resident of Semorret ward, was treated at Robert B. Green hospital after being struck by an auto. His condition was listed as reported to be improving.
Washington report says upwards of 600000 gained work through the Share-the-Work movement. Walter C. Teagle, chairman of the committee appointed by President Hoover, released findings based on employer reports representing diverse commercial activity.
Chittenden farmer held in Bexar county jail on $500 bond after Judge McCrory ruled an extradition warrant valid for return to Iowa. Preliminary information alleged embezzlement by disposing of 45 head of cattle mortgaged to a Fort Dodge bank. Chittenden appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeals. habeas hearing set pending decision.
Isi The writer of a dogen threat letters, received by as many residents of Christian county, was being sought today by a U.S. postal inspector. All letters addressed to miners at mine No. 7 in Kincaid appear penned by the same person. Each letter showed a skull and crossbones and a black hand. A private room at 128 Lewis street is for rent for $15 per month.
In San Antonio the Civic Advancement League urged reporting of employed women to curb unemployment perceived as a crisis. It aims to halt female employment, back bills to foreclose debt and estates, save mortgaged properties, and abolish the poll tax, restoring what it calls flexible labor and constitutional rights.
PALESTINE Texas Jan 21 Charges of bank robbery were expected here soon against three men one of whom is twice an ex convict and wounded in phrase in connection with the 1200 robbery of a bank at Eustace One man who is said to have held the gun during the robbery confessed to his part and implicated the other two according to District Attorney Ben Greenwood.
Flan New Bridge in Mexico City reports plans to build an international bridge across the Rio Grande near its mouth. Construction proposals are being developed, signaling cross border infrastructure interest between Mexico and the United States.
Nate W. Stone announces the closing of his Cleveland cafeteria after more than two decades of serving the public. He cites a busier American lifestyle as the reason for the shutdown, reflecting broader changes in daily routines.
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