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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1934
Page
7
City seeks to substantiate contentions in ongoing case against McKenzie Construction. Damages total about 130000 with daily interest and costs rising. City alleges juror misconduct and tampering including a juror’s communications with a McKenzie representative and attempted influence by a former employee.
In San Antonio and Bexar county the national economy cuts 1000 CWA payrolls. County relief head Guy Bonham received telegram orders from Col. Lawrence Westbrook at Austin. statewide, 48 000 CWA workers will be dropped this week. Bonham expects about 10 percent of local workers to lose positions, with no anticipated release of women.
One of Columbus oldest landmarks the Hippodrome theater has permanently closed its doors. The closure marks the end of an era for the historic venue in Columbus Ohio.
The text discusses the U S Senate and the treaty making power, warning that Europe has been informed of a potential presidential utterance that would grant the doctrine the same force as the Monroe doctrine, tying America to Europe while the public remains unaware.
Federal agents in Boston protected a frame Dorchester house from collapse by pouring 2600 gallons of beer from a second story window to the street. The operation involved 13 vats of 200 gallons each and some beer was unused as evidence.
In East Broughbay Me on January 25 two men named George Smith and two girls named Thelma Smith Ive live on Church Street none are related. A misaddressed letter causes confusion as the mailman tries to decide its intended recipient.
In Massachusetts, eighty artists were employed under public works programs to decorate interior spaces of public buildings. The more famous artists were tasked with painting portraits of officials as part of the effort.
John M. Reed, age 85, was installed as commander of Stoker Post No. 45 G A R in Findlay Ohio on January 25. Reed said he is "old enough to handle the bays" despite being the youngest member of the organization.
CWA workers in Bellefontaine Ohio express thanks to President Roosevelt before starting civil works projects. A flag-raising ceremony precedes labor with gratitude for his drive against unemployment and flag wages noted during work. A separate line reports a 87 pound snapping turtle caught by B J Cook of Holdenville Oklahoma on a fishing line.
A total of 80 students at the Vocational and Technical school earned honors in three levels Exceptional Excellent and Good. Thirty one made Exceptional, twenty eight Excellent and two percent were listed as Good, as officials noted. An unrelated incident recounts a money order customer presenting two $500 bills at a post office window, deemed simply a sign of prosperity.
An advertisement claims Kruscheen salts dissolved fat by cleansing the body. It urges daily dissolves in hot water for weeks, promising energy, clear skin, and youthful vitality with guaranteed results or money back. It targets women seeking fat loss and improved health, naming Sommers drug store as seller.
An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in federal district court here Thursday against Lippman a Gonzales dry goods merchant, by three creditor companies of Dallas.
Governor Ferguson orders a special legislative session Monday to extend automobile license fee deadlines. All tax sub-stations will close Thursday night, announced Deputy Tax Collector W. F. Brogan.
Miss Helen Moore aged 23 of 520 Avenue A collapsed while dancing on Wednesday night. She was taken to Robert B. Green hospital Thursday and reported by attendants to be suffering from the effects of poison.
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