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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1933
Page
16
A curious feature unfolds as a mysterious bar wheels into town. The report notes no armored transport or hidden cache, but rather a small, neatly installed quarters with a genial owner and bartender. The scene centers on a guided reveal of potent beverages including habanero guild and Mexican drinks, while the proprietor greets onlookers with flair.
A fragmented, humorous piece praises a traveling driver and street life while detailing local prices and prescriptions. The writer juggles names, sights, tunes, and oddities, calling out figures like Welton Mayles and Otto Zocker amid a motley cast of doctors, musicians, and vendors.
Franz C. Groos of the Citizens' Tax Committee warns the city that a near zero hour is approaching for tax collection. Officials say Thursday through Saturday will be pivotal as lawmakers push to collect a large portion of this year’s taxes before penalties begin. Mayor Quin cites July 8 as the last non penalty day and warns force may be used if peaceful methods fail.
Vision passenger north of the Aussoury-Kansas-Texas wellroad. A new jaw rate of Fisau we wae pago witt 12 days to go on sale yet. This file auplies to accommoda tons Invenellis chair cars over tourist sleeperperk with extra berth charges. Reservations with leading loop hotels can be more throved the railroad.
Night watchman K Goforth aged 05 of 562 F sireut, employed by a local warehouse, was fatally stricken while on duty. He telephoned a friend TM Dutiléss for help. Dawelt arrived as authorities noted the incident. Attendants Rachel Green and others reported the sequence of events after the death.
A meeting of the Say An tonio AliMed Pring trades will be held at Labor ample at 2 p m Thursday Jar 9 to discuss the Industrial Recovery Act. Wilitamy Ty Hoetgen will explain the web on anewer wll durations. Other named attendees include Ollie Apembers, GB. Ropers, Frank Woeyrtek, Kart Rlele, and HOA pepe.
An article reports clerks wrestling with postage rates for towns and routes around San Antonio. It notes 2 cent rates for local mail handled by the main post office, 3 cent for letters to South San Antonio or Randolph Field, and 7 cents where distinct post offices exist. Rural routes and substation handling affect rates, with Helotes and Leon Springs cited for differing charges.
Local police reported progress in locating several bicycles reported missing in recent weeks. Officers traced wheels and trams to deter further thefts, aiding owners in recovering some units and improving community security.
A verdict of death by own action was returned Thursday by Justice John B. Shook in the death of Mrs Thelma Pfeil of 192 King William Street. She died at Santa Rosa Hospital Wednesday afternoon after collapsing at Westone Branth. Police and coroner investigations followed.
A fragmented report describes a box car door causing injury or harm as a man named W. P. Melk of Rabetown, near the Robert Creer area, encountered a Brit during an incident at the side of a freight building. Details are garbled, but the event involves a door, a head or body part, and a confrontation observed by locals.
A devastating Thursday morning fire at Stephen Haderer’s photographic studio and aviary on 400 East Franciscan Avenue alarms residents with a screaming macaw cry of fire. Haderer rescues ten rare birds valued in the thousands as flames spread from the roof, with Loyd Amarye aiding by spraying water to trees to aid birds. Firefighters contain the blaze, but the studio and aviary suffer heavy damage estimated at thousands.
Police received a list of 34 people declared nonrecoverable as bondsmen for defendants in Corporation court. The court maintains periodic lists of those from whom collection is not possible when defendants fail to appear.
The Gonzales county association, composed of former residents, will hold a business meeting followed by a dance at the pavilion in Koehler Park at 7:30 p.m. Friday. New officers to be installed include Dr M C Wintal president Br J G Combs and J C Duele vice presidents Mia Leux Perkisis economic secretary.
Judge Seeligson, longtime former member of the Seventy third District Court and law partner of R L Bell, remained in critical condition Monday after an illness. He had been under medical care in Elsmere, with officials reporting his health as precarious.
A pair of young children were hospitalized after drinking kerosene at their home on Me Mela city road. One is 18 months old and under observation at Green Hospital on Thursday. the other child remains under care as the investigation continues.
City tax collections stand at 68 percent and awaiting several large remittances before the special payment period ends Saturday. Council approved about 26000 to cover last year’s debt to banks, reducing remaining obligations to 151000. City had borrowed 121000 for payrolls and expenses. further funds uncertain as collections continue.
Fred Schveneman reports to police Thursday morning that tires valued at 330 were stolen from a filling station at 9296 Broad Way. AL Mul lenix reports the incident and notes theft of four radios from another filling station at 729 Royalites Slvest.
Unclear OCR text describes Kiwanis event with guests to address a meeting at The Guyter hotel hall on Friday. Names and details are garbled, leaving an outline of a community gathering hosted by Kiwanis with likely local speakers or dignitaries.
A young girl in Kingston is hospitalized with a rare condition causing her to crave nonfood items. Doctors report she eats paint and other substances, rejecting ordinary foods and displaying strange preferences for color and texture. The case perplexes physicians as they seek a diagnosis and treatment.
A call for bids on men's military clothing for veterans is posted in the lobby of the Smith-Young tower. The Veterans Administration seeks supplies for the current fiscal year including 75 pairs of summer trousers 25 pairs of underwear 1 week’s supply and 125 pairs of socks. Other items such as shoes may be requested later. Bids will be used as the basis for purchases during the reneging period ending June 3 1994.
A young woman, Miry LaGrange, 24, of 807 Noll Caredo, fainted from a heat related insect sting while walking on a brant perch near a hospital. She was reported to have regained relief after treatment as she sought shade.
Olney Texas man Jhubja Malone attempted a relief program by hiring a Mexican boy to work near the I G N depot on Wednesday. The boy proved faster at a task but disappeared with 95 dollars from Malone, an apparent loss in the scheme.
A complaint charging Alfons Ballatios with murder is on file in Justice of the Peace court. The case lists address 108 South Comal Street and involves Tessie M. Cardenas, 41, of 3138 Nob tAAKA Abrect. Details are limited due to OCR errors but indicate formal charges filed in the store murder matter.
San Antobia reports building activity up with June permits at 3292 totaling 247 837 while May's figures show a large jump. First half of the year totals 872 304 compared with 1 077 043 last year. June permit categories include new dwellings 48000 stores 41275 alterations 1600 and miscellaneous construction.
A newly organized Texas association of beauty culturists elected A. Le Walker as president. Other officers include Obier refleges as vice president, J C. Dickey as secretary and treasurer, with Mrs Daizy Doneby, Don Nissen, and Lou Roberts named to membership committees. The next meeting is set for Friday night at the Gunter Hotel with Judes Augustis McGlassey as moderator.
A legal filing seeks the sale of the Milam Building as the Travis Investment Company owes the Minn Building Company. The mortgage is stated at 1 250 000 dollars. The matter proceeds in court this day with involvement from Perverol ClaRtlet.
Four youths were treated at Robert A. Green Hospital for powder burn injuries after a fire incident. Names include Ray Alicea, age 9, and two other youths, with minor details remaining unclear from the fragmentary report.
Maury Maverick county tax collector and his wife transformed the former streetcar house into a stately home on the Sunshine ranch. The 1915 era car body is preserved as a social centerpiece with rock facings, a front porch, and antique fittings. The estate overlooks San Antonio, featuring lamps, spice strings, and a large interior with 20 windows.
Beverly Hills July 1 Diplomat Roosevelt remarks criticize diplomatic language as empty fluff. He argues conferences aim to avert war but note rival nations have not always held to peace. two or three conferences have often been needed without yielding lasting truce.
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