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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1935

Page

13

Group Opposes Banking Bill Amendment In Federal Reserve Control

Telegrams urging defeat of Fletcher amendment to banking legislation creating a politically appointed board for federal reserve were sent to Senators Tom Connelly and Mortis Sheppard by the Texas Manufacturers association. Porter Whaley, manager, said the amendment would impair industrial credit nationwide.

Federal Reserve Tom Connelly Mortis Sheppard Texas Manufacturers’ Association Porter Whaley Whaley United States

Flush kidneys of poisons and stop getting up nights

An old advertisement urges flushing kidneys to ease backache frequent urination and burning. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a harmless diuretic to remove wastes, reduce uric acid, and relieve pain, promising quick relief and claiming originality from Haarlem in Holland.

Haarlem Capaules Haatleor Holland

Beautification planned for Heights by civic group

County Commissioner J W Donnell of Precinct 2 and landscape architect Maxwell under contract meet Los Angeles Heights residents Tuesday evening at Edison High School. They will discuss beautification plans and Maxwell can secure relief labor if a civic organization is formed to sponsor the project.

J. W. Donnell Precinct Wik. Maxwell Los Angeles Heights Edison High School Max

Siam News on Divorce Law Gives Husbands More Rights

Bangkok reports new Siamese marriage law set to take effect October 1. Infidelity by a wife gives the husband a right to divorce, while a husband’s infidelity does not trigger the same. Divorces are easy. once registered the husband may remarry immediately, but the wife must wait 310 days except in special cases.

Siam Bangkok INS

Thief Delivers Stolen Motorcycle to Police Station

In Prague a motorcycle thief crashed into a police station window and bled from cuts before a doctor treated him. A man then reported his stolen motorcycle, and officers noted the thief had brought the machine to them.

Prague

See Old Mexico This Summer By Automobile

Texan vacationers are urged to plan summer trips to Mexico via Humble Service. The Humble route promises comfort and convenience with well informed station staff, restrooms, free water, fire extinguishers and ready travel assistance. Travelers can reach Monterrey and Saltillo quickly from home and assess trip costs along the Rio Grande to Mexico City corridor.

Old Mexico Mexico Texas Laredo Rio Grande Monterrey Saltillo Humble Houstony

Tragedy Revealed In Love Triangle Confession

A girl testifies about a troubled relationship with a married man named Newell. She describes jealousy claims, deposits to her bank, and a grange party where concerns surfaced. She insists she did not encourage him, regrets meeting him, and states she ended contact after his alarming remarks and the associated tragedy.

Worcester Jail Holds Wife Slayer Pleading for Death

In Worcester Massachusetts Newell Paige Sherman begged for immediate sentence and the electric chair as a guard watched over him in his cell. Esther Magill a 17 year old who faces the case lashed out at Sherman promising to testify against him. She cited his alleged talk of disposing of his wife and children and the drowning of his wife in Lake Singletary.

Worcester Mass INS Newell Paige Sherman Drin Esther Magill Shelitan Thom Lake Singletary

Fat Beer Glasses Stir Ohio Price War

CINGINNATT Ohio July 27 The Ushbowl beer glass of 42 ounces has sparked a price war as a local organization formed here presses for its elimination. The group argues the oversized glass gives retailers an unfair competitive edge and seeks to halt its use in the market.

Ohio Cinginnatt Oublam If

Battle for Liberty of Thought Faces the World

Dallas report cites Dr. Samuel Guy Inman of the League of Nations as noting the next battle for liberty of thought. In Willows California a soda water bottle exploded during unpacking, wounding Mrs. Walter Dunham with minor cuts. Candy sales in the United States rise with May chocolate products up 41 percent from last year.

Dallas Samuel Guy Inman League of Nations Willows Calif Walter Dunham Dunham United States

Tiny Coins Loom for Nation

The treasury plans to mint tiny coins to fix sales tax inequities across 22 states. A half cent coin would replace the current 1 cent flow in many cases, reducing profits from overcharges. Morgenthau announced Congress would be asked to authorize a half cent and a one mil coin within a day. The mill coin would be the smallest ever minted, with seigniorage benefiting the government. Domestic coin output for the year ending June 30 was 608,414,207 pieces valued at $99,191,127, plus 68,500,401 pieces for Latin-American governments.

Washington, D. C Mip Treasury Morgenthau Congress Bram United States

Assault Charge Filed Against Bar Owner Lonnie Wilson

A charge of aggravated assault was filed against Lonnie Wilson of Lonnie's Place at 220 Losoya Street by Jack Hanford of Hamilton Hotel in County Court at Law No 1 on Tuesday. The complaint states Wilson struck Hanford with a slung shot on Saturday night.

Lonnie Wilson

Sheriff seeks permit and charges shake small Texas town

A county court at law fined Claus $250 for unlawful pistol carry while Bruce Cochran remains free on appeal bonds in pistol toting and assault to murder convictions. Jones testified at a lunchroom incident claiming threats and a theft charge, with police seeking Cochran and Claus on related accusations. Police chief indicated no official involvement and warnings circulated in a tense post verdict atmosphere.

Claus Bruce Cochran Tiberty Lberty Jones Cochran Sherff Detective Headquarters Sheriff's Office Joe Ruhnke Gwen W. Kilday E. Batlana

Inheritance Tax Plan Adopted by House Committee

Washington July 23 The Ways and Means Committee approved an inheritance tax plan. It lowers rates for immediate family members and widows while raising about 100 million dollars annually. Exemptions of 30,000 exist for sons daughters and widows and 10,000 for others. Tax starts at 4 percent on the next 10,000 then climbs to 75 percent beyond 10 million.

Washington, D. C Next Kiry

City News Twin Mountain Jam Dance Night Ad

Dance event ad for Twin Mountain Jam offering Saturday and Sunday nights with private party reservations. Located 23 minutes from San Antonio on the Bandera Road. Mentions cooks breezes and various names including E HL Rugh Helates Tex fAgy.

San Antonio Bandera Road

Mrs Waley Starts Prison Transfer to Milan Michigan

Mrs Margaret Thulin Waley, 19, convicted of kidnapping 9-year-old George Weyerhaeuser, sped toward the federal women's prison at Milan, Michigan. She is in custody of U S Marshal A J Chitty and Mrs Chitty after leaving Tacoma for a 20 year sentence.

Tacoma Vaal Margaret Thulin Waley George Weyerhaeuser Federal Women’s Prison Milan Mich U.S. Mareshal A. J. Chitty Chitty Wison

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