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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1932

Page

8

Two Women Hunt Swindee Plot In Cuero Texas

In Cuero and Yoakum Texas on Jan 28 two women claiming spiritual powers swindled an elderly DeWitt County couple out of 1500 dollars and later lured them to withdraw more from banks. They buried a jar with supposed treasure pending an eight day wait, but the jar yielded newspaper fragments and no trace of the supposed buried fortune. Authorities search for clues to locate the swindle suspects.

Cuero Texeo Jax DeWitt

Miami Blue Law War Promised by Officials

Miami officials pledged a blue law crackdown starting this weekend, with Solicitor Fred Pine and Sheriff F. Lehmad announcing arrests for violations of local Sunday ordinances. The move targets enforcement of all blue law restrictions and aims to curb activity deemed unlawful on Sundays.

Miami Afer Fred Pine F. Lehmad

Mencken Bests Rotarians In Beer-Quaffing Contest

New York January contest pitted H L Mencken against Rotary members Riwaniane Ulksig and Leer. He downed a liter of stout beer without a breath, triumphing in a spirited bout. He and Mrs Mencken later enjoyed a return to health with a suggested beer diet.

Mencken New York Jan Baltimore Riwaniane Ulksig Ron Fauniot

Senate to Get a Measure for Federal Aid

Washington alerts that Senator LaFollette will move on Monday to consider a bill for 2.475 billion dollars in federal relief. Senator Castigan of Colorado coauthors with LaFollette. William Green, head of the AFL, cites 9,000,000 unemployed and demands federal aid. President Hoover opposes direct relief amid a sharp legislative contest.

Washington, D. C LaFallette Wismansin Mondis Castizan Democraty Colorado LaFollette Willian Green Neen Federation of Labor Arec Hover San Antonio

Farmers Co op Tax Probe Set

Washington January 28 The senate agriculture committee approved a bill to authorize investigation into which farmers cooperative organizations should be exempt from taxes and how Internal Revenue Bureau officials administered the exemption provisions of the revenue act The measure was introduced by Norris Republican Nebraska. Bomb maker killed Baltimore January 28 Denton Ditto 21 made bombs for Georgia He kept a cellar laboratory One bomb exploded killing part of his spine.

Washiington Fade Norris Republican Nebraska Woill Internal Revenue Bureau Wignir Baltimore Jan Denton Ditto

Hawaii Jury to Be Quizzed in Kahohowai Case

Grand jury members who indicted four Americans for the murder of Joseph Kahohowai were subpoened to appear in Albert Cristy’s circuit court in Honolulu. Defense attorneys for Mrs Grace Fortescue and Lieut Thomas H. Lasair seek dismissal, arguing improper instructions. The jurors may testify on whether they followed Cristy’s directions and whether they accepted a no true bill.

Honolulu T. Hy Joseph Kahohowai Afra Thalia Massie United States Aubpoenard Albert Gristy Grace Fortescue Thomas H. Dlasir Cristy Arey Nothey

Ad Club Hears Denver Man On Advertising Rise

Denver advertising leader Milian Th. Her, president of the Ad club, told members that the nation's credit structure has strengthened and wholesale prices have declined. He warned recovery will be slow without aggressive business efforts and cited manufacturers lifting themselves out of difficulties through advertising as a key weapon.

Racconiie Milian Th. Herwet Adversilig Ehib Denver Ad Club

Comfort Resident Dies in Hospital

Ta Tagenhuetl, 63, a prominent Comfort resident, died in the Mied jen and Surgical hospital Wednesday night after several weeks of illness.

Ta Tagenhuetl Comfort Miedjen and Surgical Hospital

Sloan Resigns as Utilities Chieftain

New York Edison president Matthew S Sloan resigns from his posts at Edison and affiliated utilities and also steps down as trustee of Consolidated Gas and director in its group following a meeting of Consolidated Trustees. He cites failed business play and declines further discussion.

New York INS Matthew S. Sloan New York Edison Company Consolidated Gas Company Consolidated Gan Group Consolidated Gas Sloan

Parmer Charged With False Oath in Land Bond Case

United States Commissioner heard charges against C A Klemecke a farmer and partners over a false oath linked to a bond on a liquor charge. The case involved land security and derailed by perjury complaints. The proceedings referenced a Liquor case and related security details.

C. A. Klemecke United States Commissioa Jackbart Thursda Klemeke Linsing Haken

Harris Class Giving Play Draws Seventh Grade Cast

Seventh grade students at Joel Chandler Harris junior school performed The Growth of a Nation in the school auditorium. Directed by Miss Martha Stenderson and Aliss Jean et te, the production featured Elvin Dean, Stamey Karger and many classmates in a lively school event.

Fee Oa Joel Chandler Harris Martha Stenderson Aliss’ Jean Étte Wiche Chega Fm Iis Elvin Dean Stamey Karger Deck Sek Gary Saul Marc Felix Martinez Joe Morin Norman Ell Frank Rock Fernando Molo Allye J.stevenson Almon Bvlings Cecil Littlefield Aurora Cava Margery Cleaver Mary -Evrizn Duncan Ruth Beenest Beatrice Garcia Eveyn’ Holland Morer Davenport Aarwarel Gerela Lorine Jones Ruth Kirkendatl Fan Jean Maydlo A Carmen’ Martiner Worm Noberell Jare Tay Lola Resender Freda Wells Muth White Dorothy Veeni Tritecae Tony Jiminet Salomay Kikham Lupe Macias Emme Matin George Olive Doemingy Rangel Henry Sanchez Sohn 5A Seyberalee Smilin Miared Unser Phiam Natenguela Chegler Veurhan Allen Scheaierserhelnin Wittued Austin Reageo Eger Liavenbort

Sterling in Garner Rinks Support for Garner Presidency

Sterling in Garner joins the Garner for president movement as a supporter. He said he would attend a Garner rally on February 8 and indicated his backing for Governor Garner.

Sterling Garner INS Etnor Hoss Sterling Gar Kers

In the Light of Past Coachcraft Achievements

In the light of earlier custom coachcraft feats, the piece suggests that men may blend beauty and usefulness in design. The brief echoes a philosophy of functional artistry.

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