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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1933
Page
17
Arthur Brisbane notes Roosevelt’s influence as he expands civil service protections for about 16 000 postmasters, reducing political influence. He contrasts this with Hitler’s controls, discusses codes for industry and coal wages, and praises United Aircraft for aviation progress while warning of political and economic fluctuations in fragile times.
United Kingdom envoy Claude Bow era planned to appeal to Premier Arion on behalf of five Americans jailed in Mallac nainco on charges of attacking an algil yard. Prisoners include Clinton Lickwood and Roderick Mrad of New York, Walter Blodgett of Brami gd Conn, and Rutherford Fulles of Columbia Ohio.
Ken Parson, July 14 report from Parsons Kansas describes Isaac McCarty a 35 year old cashier at Labette County State Bank Altamant shooting and killing a robber Kenneth Conn a Kansas convict who used McCarty's wife as a shield during a bank robbery. McCarty acted on a hunch and fired from a prepared ambush option as the robbers attempted to flee with a companion Alve Payton wounded by a shotgun blast fell during the escape.
The Lindberghs finished a 140 mile flight in a monoplane near Botwood New Brunswick today, landing safely with Mrs. Lindbergh aboard after a demanding trip. The journey ran from Any Bulls ble pond toward SL John's, marking a notable aviation achievement for the pair.
Partly cloudy to unsettled conditions Friday night into Saturday with light to moderate southerly winds. Temperatures expected low around 74 Friday night, high near 96 to 100 Saturday, cooler trend in the afternoon. Some showers possible in the Panhandle region Friday night and Saturday with variable cloudiness across the area.
A Vienna Abendblatt report claims documentary evidence proving Adolf Hitler is Jewish. It cites a 1 interview with an elderly Vienna grocer, Orla Mueller, alleging his grandmother Rosalie Hitler was Hitler’s mother, and notes widespread prior rumors of Jewish ancestry.
New Orleans July 14 Cotton opened quiet with Liverpool firmer than dun and sterling steady. Early trades showed no change to 2 points gain before turning easier on liquidation tied to Wallace acreage reduction plan and lower stocks. October eased to 143 and December to 11.58, about 13 points down from yesterday. Marine market sentiment rose 8 to 11 points on expectations the July domestic consumption report would be bullish.
The dollar closed at 4.77 1/2 to the pound in London, up a quarter of a cent from yesterday. Trading was steadier, with speculative offerings diminished as the market moved toward the overnight New York quote of 4.80 before recovering.
In New York on July 14 the estate of Roscoe Patty Arbuckle was valued at not more than $2000 with admin granted to his wife Addie McPhail Arbuckle. Mrs Arbuckle stated she was the sole heir as Roscoe Arbuckle left no will.
Oklahoma City's beer license collections reached 190,260 on July 14 9, the third day of collections as the state tax commission issued licenses to 2 wholesalers and 1297 retailers.
The weather bureau issued an advisory about a tropical disturbance near St. Kitts in the West Indies likely moving northwestward. In Los Angeles, July 14, Marjorie Sgebe and Ome Lewin, noted figures, are mentioned in a disjointed context as the scene shifts to unrelated personal notes.
San Antonio residents faced a scorching heat wave as the official forecast warned no relief is in sight. Temperatures reached 105 degrees with humidity low, while many sought refuge in swimming pools and slept poorly overnight. Forecaster Jarboe warned of continued hot, dry conditions for days with only possible late clouds and no rain.
Severe storms crossed Texas bringing relief to two hot regions while the rest of the state stayed sweltering. Tornado-like winds ripped through East Texas, felling trees and damaging derricks at an oil field. continued coverage on page 2.
EUFAULA Okla July 14 despite McIntosh county voting in favor of beer no eating establishment drug store or merchant has obtained a license The only applicant said he may withdraw due to cost Citizens discussed a Wass piroting to lure at least one merchant to handle beer
Balbo led 24 seaplanes from Shediac to Montreal as part of the Italy air armada’s grand tour toward Chicago. General Balbo and pilots departed Shediac at 8:50, reaching Montreal after about 3 hours and 14 minutes. The convoy then aimed west toward Chicago with light west winds and slight fog along the St. Lawrence.
In Columbus Ohio farm wives are offered a brief vacation from daily duties with a planned camp. The camp aims to provide rest from cooking cleaning and other chores, with women sleeping in tents and enjoying a respite from ordinary routines during the event.
New York papers publish coded ads listing nine intermediaries to negotiate John J. O’Connell’s release. Names include Jim O’Conner and others with roles as saloonkeeper, beer distributor, and brewery worker. An internal Sun ad warned of the scheme and provided numeral codes. Federal probe ordered by Northern District U S attorney into notes sent through the mails related to the 24 year old soldier’s abduction.
Two notes demanding ransom for 77 year old banker Stephen Luer were received by his family. Agents G. S. Catt and Lawrence Keller Jr. said the notes are not in Luer's handwriting and refuse to carry out any instructions without proof he is held by the captors. They insisted on lines of Luer's handwriting before any negotiation.
The Herald and Byamber report wealthy sportsmen are targeted by abductors who seized John Paetor for ransom. The piece names John Derry ex Yellow Cub head, Oll a Lehmann son of a founder, and Jim Warren Wright ex Use Liaroln park band as potential victims. Peter Sammon notes efforts to prevent further abductions amid the chaotic scene in Chicago.
Edgar B Davis aged 61, noted Luling oil magnate and philanthropist, was injured Friday morning when the big roadster he rode in veered off Howard Street area. He suffered possible skull fracture and head lacerations and was taken to Bama Rosa infirmary for X rays. Lawrence, his nephew who drove, was unhurt. Driver of the vegetable cart, Lavis Patnas, 23, of 413 North Pecos, was the other party noted.
Houston workman Wes collapsed from heat while unloading pipe in Houston. He is hospitalized with severe heat exposure and identified as 22 year old Wes Wilkon. Rhospital officials said the condition is serious and requires careful monitoring.
Property notes show scattered unit names and dates, including Dakota 0 MONIT and 19 details. The fragmented text mentions multiple building names, weeks and months, with partial references to apartments and rooms. The exact listings and contact details are unclear from the OCR.
A San Antonio district court denied the city's injunction to halt beer sales at a cigar stand on Houston Street. Judge W. Anderson ruled on a demurrer, allowing the city to file anew, while the proprietor Max Grossman announced plans to resume sales pending new action. The city vows to continue its fight amid related libel and partition allegations against several county and city figures.
Paraguay's minister of war states that forces yesterday captured the remaining enemy position at the Gaudra sector with Bolivian forces, and repelled assaults near Navawa and Fort Pirl in the Chaco region, signaling a shift in control amid ongoing hostilities.
A brief government drive titled Tobacco Reduction Campaign is set to launch in Washington. Officials describe a broad, administrative program targeting reduction of tobacco use with outreach across agencies and communities.
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