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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1934
Page
1
The item titled Today By Arthur Brisbane and King Frat Bynd Inc presents a brief column note. It references Arthur Brisbane and a corporate entity, with no extensive event details or dates provided. Moments or impacts are not stated.
Washington reports the president will ask Congress for an emergency appropriation of 1166 million dollars to carry Civil Works Administration, Civilian Conservation Corps, and direct federal relief. He aims to taper the Civil Works program, wind it down by May, and place millions on outdoor work. The piece compares political actions to history and cites casualty stories and future wartime speculation.
Washington editors report administration openness to some changes in the monetary bill as the Senate debates the three year devaluation powers and a 2 billion stabilization fund. Opposition surfaces to a five member board and a silver purchase plan seeks a 16 to 1 ratio with gold while Senate and House push navy strengthening measures.
Mrs Margaret Cleverly Armour testified in New York on January 24 that despite living in a 23 room mansion in Forest Hills she must do her own washing and hang it to dry in full view of her neighbors while counsel sought $7100 in alimony for counselees as her attorney probed the hearing.
The appropriation bill carrying 284 747 000 for the navy next fiscal year was passed today by the House and sent to the Senate. Also urged is the municipal bankruptcy reform bill as Florida Democrat Rep Wilcox told a senate subcommittee that municipal funds and counties face over 42 billion in default or debt. A health survey update from Linton notes Miss Elste Me Allister appointed as a health nurse for Saturday county’s health campaign under County Health Officer Dr B Dering.
In Yokohama the reunion of Prince Alexis Mdivani and his wife Barbara Hutton is planned aboard his ship after immigration officials demanded guarantees. He was allowed ashore following scrutiny of his Georgian passport, with the couple to meet again when Hutton arrives on another ship Friday morning.
Chicago January 2 reported Melvin Traylor 55 president of First National Bank fell into a deep sleep at home. Physicians treating him said he was critically ill but hopeful he had passed the crisis as dawn approached.
Chicago authorities report the death of 44-year-old ex‑ron villain known as Willan nicknamed Three Fingered Jack. He was killed in his Oak Park apartment by two men last night in what police describe as a public enemy removal.
Houston police launched a crackdown on bookmaking after a DA ruling declaring it illegal. Fifteen men were arrested in a series of raids across the city as officers moved to curb illegal betting activities.
A Calcutta dispatch cites Rajah of Monghyr stating Monghyr city alone has 25 000 deaths from a devastating earthquake. The tally suggests a disaster surpassing prior catastrophic events in the region.
Berlin reports Adolf von Hindenburg has recovered from illness and resumed official duties. The announcement confirms the former leader is back at work after a recent health episode, with German authorities noting normal duties.
Unofficial returns from a six year polling show Walmsley leading with about 41,000 votes to John Klove r s 6 854 in a four way mayoral primary. Francis Williams and Herbert Homes also trail. Eugene Starley leads the anti Long ticket for district attorney with over 46,000 votes.
Edward Cunningham faces state action to cancel his medical license. The Seventy third District Court, before Judge Frederick Stevens, proceeded despite the defendant’s absence. Dr T J Crowe, secretary of the state board of medical examiners, alleges he forged a Dallas license in 1522 and continues to practice in the state. Deputies have not located Cunningham, though he is represented in court. Judge Blevins ordered the trial to continue.
Representative Ford of California introduced a bill seeking a five year penalty for sheriffs allowing lynching and prison terms for lynching participants. It proposes a $16,000 fine for the county where the lynching occurs and shifts prosecution to federal authorities if local officials fail to act.
Heavy rains across the Olmos watershed cause a log jam at the Olmos dam blocking water flow and raising the basin level. Fire crews cleared logs swept against the gates while rain totals varied by station, with 1.59 inches at Fort Sam Houston and higher local readings. Water topped four feet near the Jones Maltsberger road crossing as creeks surged and streets flooded.
Cloudy conditions prevail with rain and colder temperatures across regions. San Antonio expects highs near 54 with lows around 52 Wednesday night and Thursday reaching about 45. Winds shift from south to north, with coastal easterly to southerly breezes and a cold wave in the northwest. East Texas shows rain in the north, cold wave in the northeast, and temperatures 18 to 28 degrees in the north by Thursday night. West Texas mixed rain and snow, colder nights, and partially cloudy Thursday with strong winds. Offshore warnings include a north portion alert for West Texas. Weather on page 2 for full details.
A Hershker style investigative report details U S government discussions with European nations on a staged debt relief plan. It describes how Britain and Italy would make partial gold and silver payments, with notes issued by European governments secured by BIS deposits, and U S treasury bills used to fuel currency expansion. The piece notes European insistence on further downdraft and cautious British reaction, with negotiations continuing.
Corpus Christi date reports San Antonio city lawyers filed two long motions in Twenty-eighth district court seeking judgment for the city and a new trial in a dispute over Olmos dam construction. City alleges jury bias and misconduct, naming juror Anderson and a man identified as Shorty Powell. Trial had awarded McKenzie Constr approx 124-100 in damages earlier. court recessed until 9 pm Thursday for filings review.
Public notice fragment lists several vacant apartments with monthly rents and addresses such as 212 Fourth, 188 Broadway, 1465 Miakietoa, and 100T Fifth Street. Mentions availability through local San Antonin wwananer and instructions to place ads at Fifth Street. Includes obscure garbled phrases and pricing like 36.00 month and 20.00 month.
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