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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1934

Page

2

Dillinger gang jailed as Indiana, Ohio seek extradition

Midwest authorities describe a tense jail situation as John Dillinger, Charles Makley, and Henry Pierpont remain in jail under $100,000 bonds each. Governor White requests Ohio return on murder charges while Indiana considers extradition to face bank robbery and murder prosecutions. A woman, Mary Kinder, is indicted for aiding escape and others remain held as witnesses.

Tucson Ahz John Dillinger Midwest Desperado Uiret Doh L. van Buskirk Buskirk Chis Bri Dillinger Charles Makley Hanry Pierpont Trigger Man Russell Clark George White Ohio Indiana Mikley Pierpont and Clark Jess Larber Lima East Chicago Ind Clarence Houston Pima County Shormey White Makley Pierpont Glerk Larber Marion County Clark Federal and Deposit Company of Maryland Chicago Hank Carlton J. Endres Department of Justice Wie Jaree

Congress Debates Fiscal Bills and Appointments

Congress is debating monetary policy and funding for independent offices. A stabilization board amendment is discussed to influence farm subsidies and RFC nominations. House and Senate committees advance appropriations, including a 3.2 billion treasury and post office bill, with conference reports pending and prior inquiries continuing.

Senate Herat Stabilization Board Elvetions — Camputier Age Prnied Agather Senadors Long Grerson Louisiana Detroit Finance Committee Tor Ainations Alfred Penil Wrys and Means

Europe and United States clash over League of Nations role

In a vigorous attack the writer contends the League of Nations has failed to prevent war and serves European interests, urging the United States to avoid entanglements. Roosevelt supporters are praised while warnings about compromising American independence grow.

America League Lewin League of Nations Woodrow Wilson United States Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Foundation League of Nation Europe Versailles Mussolini Duce France League of Nnions Great Britain Eurajie

Citywide Sewer Bond Election Faces Light Turnout

Despite last minute campaigning and inclement weather, San Antonio voters at 105 precincts showed little interest in a sewer bond issue. The $1,490,009 plan, with a 30 year maturity, would be funded partly by a 30 percent Public Works Administration grant and a $400,000 city loan, financed by about a $1 annual rental per property. The vote was restricted to real property owners under a new law, with results to be tabulated at the city hall.

San Antonio Public Works Administration Paul &. Steffler Turta Steffler

Il Duce Visited by Japanese Ambassador

Rome Jan 27 Japanese Ambassador Hasame Matsushime, acting on Tokio instructions, called on Premier Mussolini to seek explanation of Mussolini’s Far East article. Tokyo said the piece left a painful impression. Mussolini assured no insult intended. Ambassador noted no protest over Medici del Vasello speech or anti Japanese press campaign.

Rome Hasame Matsushime Tokio Mussolini Tl Duce Far East Japan Italy Musaolini Chamber of Deputies Giacomo Medici del Vascello

City rallies behind bonds in 1933 tax vote drive

An administration meeting urged all attendees to back the bond issue. Steffler said any citizen who paid the 1932 poll tax or rendered property for taxation could vote, even with lost receipts, by swearing taxes were paid. Voters who rendered personal property such as watches or cars could vote, and affidavits allowed those not listed on 1933-34 renderings to participate.

Steffiec Steffler

Antarctic Party Expressed For Whales And Byrd Mission

A fragment notes Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd expressing apprehension about a party to Antarctica. The reference mentions a Mackay radio and marooned personnel due to breakdowns in the vast ice shelf covering a bay during the second Antarctic expedition.

Pear Antarctica Van Mackay Radio Richard EB. Byrd Rolay

Central Church to Sponsor Revival Services This Week

Central Christian church at Mali and San Pedro avenues will host revival services at 7 30 p m each evening Friday through the week. Becvicen will not be held on Saturday.

Central Church One Central Christian Church Mali San Pedro Avenues Becvicen

CWA Officers Protest Over Illinois Administration

A telegram from Illinois Civil Works Administration officials in criticism of the state relief commission alleges lack of ability integrity and prudent civil works administration. The protest centers on Hopkins appointing Lieut Col Dan R Sudlan as a Civil Works administrator in Cook County Chicago.

Ilinois Civil Works Administration State Relief Commission Sclion Pf At AgeNis Hopkins Dan R. Sudlan Cook County Chicago

Husband Slain on Honeymoon in New York City

Millard F. Folouerd, 45, of Los Angeles, on his honeymoon trip to New York, was found shot to death in an alley near Flare Avenue. His bride, Olive, said he shot himself in despair. Police say the couple planned to confer power of attorney for $110,000 to Edouard, held in a New York bank.

Holly N. J Edouard New York

Treasury Receipts and Outlays Reported for January

Treasury at Washington reports January 25 receipts 7,415,304.95 and expenditures 25,419,818.48 with a balance of 5,014,601.16. Customs receipts for the month total 21,449,609.99. Fiscal year to date receipts 1,051,915,904.49 and expenditures 3,463,407,443.88 including emergency spending 1,828,318,055.00. excess expenditures 1,780,? 530.48.

Treasury Washington The

Patriot Unity to Uphold Washingtonian Principles

The statement urges broad support in Congress and among citizens to a level unmatched since George Washington, aiming to adhere loyally to his principles and keep the nation free from foreign entanglements.

Congress George Washington

Cattle-Sheep Clash Triggers Roosevelt In Western Lands Fight

Recollections of cattlemen and sheep herders stir Capitol Hill as President Roosevelt weighs a move affecting 172,000,000 acres of western land. Ickes and Wallace seek grazing fees on public lands. Rep Taylor accuses sheep of ruining ranges while claiming 15,000 moved into his district last year.

Washington, D Dan Roosevelt Capitol Taylor Colorado Ickes Wallace Congress Interior Public Lands Committee Teal Irkes Representative Taylor Sheen Utah Montana

Mary Pickford Goes Into Hiding at Falmouth

Mary Pickford seeks refuge in Falmouth Massachusetts after fleeing Boston following reports she was tailed by a man and a woman. She left Boston with police following in her car while the actor reportedly enlisted in the Fifteenth Field Artillery at Fort Sam Houston.

Mary Pickford Falmouth Mass Fulton Oursier Buazard’s Bay Boston Miss Pickford Earl R Wiley Stroet Fork Sam Houaton

Will Rogers Talks to 10,000 in Columbus on Salvation

In Columbus on January 27, Will Rogers hosted a large gathering with the English evangelist Sypeey Smith. Rogers notes Smith attracts about 10,000 listeners and eschews a fixed salvation route, while Rogers jokes about Oklahoma politics and regional states as fans move from Missouri to Ohio.

Columbus Ohio Sypeey" Smith Oklahoma Bill Murray Kim Bird Jin Ferguson Texas Roy Missouri Indians Washington Will Rogers

Social calendar notes for San Antonio events and dances

A list of society gatherings Saturday night and nearby days. Niece Jen Goggan and Peter Kunle dine with friends at the San Antonio Country Club. Debutante Sue Browne is feted at Kelly Field quarters. The Barbarian Club hosts a Saddle Club dance honoring four young women. Card parties, buffet suppers, and a William Aproal dance at the Casino Club round out the social offerings.

Robert D. Barclay Jen Goggan Peter Kunle San Antonio Tarittenant

City News 8 Dance Night at Transfter Hall

Local listings announce a Saturday dance at Transfter Hall with Jerry McRae's Orchestra Adm 2c. Also a masquerade at Marlinnz and dances at Macdona and Alamo Plaza areas featuring Eddie Brehm's and Wille Moore orchestras. Speeches by B. Lockett highlighted. Ladies free Sunday. Events include alumnae party at Maye hall and various one night dances with admission details.

Paris Cabinet Faris Resigns Amid Bank Scandal Turmoil

Premier Camille Chaulemps faces a collapsing cabinet as he announces resignation after crises over the Bayonne bank scandal. Veteran Justice Minister Eugene Raynalds had submitted his written resignation amid riots and renewed debate in the chamber.

Paris Carrie Chaulemps

Empire Theater Midnight Show Saturday

Empire Theater presents a midnight screening of Easy 10 Love a Warner Bros comedy of sixes and sevens starring Grievieve Ton-In and an excellent cast including Adolphe Menjou Mary Astor Edward Everett Horton Hugh Herbert Guy Embley Patrick Ellis and Pan Kaye. Carol Townsend faces a shocking discovery when an investigation confirms her husband's affair with her intimate friend.

Warner Carol Townsend Misa Tobin Adolphe Menjou Mary Astor Edward Everett Horton Hugh Hervarl Guy Ellebee Patricks Ellis Pan Kaye

Thousands Reported Missing in China Flood Disaster

Shanghai reports claim thousands including men women and children have drowned or gone missing in Hunan and other river provinces along the Yangtze after a flooding disaster, according to vernacular papers.

Shanghal Dan Tom Honan

Baptist evangelist to preach at Riverside Park services

Dr George W Meal Baptist state evangelist will conduct services at Riverside Park Baptist church on Sunday and again during the coming week The item notes his preaching engagement and references the American Weekly distributed by a local paper in San Antonio with a brief parish notice uncertainty remains about the full schedule and surrounding details.

Dinee Steurtly Dial Alamo Plaza Crockett SL Sau Ciniiss B. . Lockett Dr. Lockett Africa Harlandale Baptist Church George W. Meal Baptist State Riverside Park Baptist Church

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