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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1932
Page
9
A rediscovered twenty first anniversary edition of The San Antonio Light from 1902 shows San Antonio’s business life at the century’s dawn. The issue depicts early methods and routines that shaped the city's commerce as new techniques emerged.
Fragmented OCR text recalls faded advertising scenes from a bygone era with quixotic jabs at modern service and commerce. It weaves references to San Antonio and Perpetual Bunshine and Flovers, and notes long-vanished dealers like Branche Brothers selling a buggy rather than a car.
The item recalls firms and workers in San Antonio area commerce and photography, noting Wrabher and A A Brack with two photographers on Alamo Plaza, Smith with a studio on East Houston Street, and a lively trade in bridal party pictures and graduates. It also highlights numerous saloon keepers at Commerce and South Alamo streets, praising their establishments with local names.
A 1903 commercial report recalls the Hoff man House in New York influence reproduced at a local Hoff man House hotel. It notes hospitality, wall adornments with famous paintings, copies of Cast Up By the Waves and The Satyrs, and a staff reputed for courteous service and crafted noncoctions that evoke the New York venue.
Pilots will ferry Bombers to Kelly Field and then to Rockwell Iola California to recover Airco miter assigned to Kelly. The flight crew includes Cap O Null Gant TM Eller and Georges H Breole. A transport ship piloted by Lieut Russell will take them to California.
A Red Cross survey of flood effects in Uvalde Medina Zavalla Ta Salle McMullen Kerr and Oak counties shows far greater damage than initial estimates. 879 families 4004 people affected. 110 homes destroyed 959 damaged 67 barns destroyed 83 farm buildings swept away 423 families lost goods 231 livestock lost 4329 head 996 families lost poultry and 50 stands of bees wiped out. 1638 people aided 1394 fed 425 housed 427 received medical aid. 172 families served 347 food maintenance 79 households goods replaced 64 livestock replaced 19 aided. Funds remain well short and Marshall Exbridge urges donations to the Bexar county Red Cross chapter.
James A Farley new chairman of the Democratic national committee presented Roosevelt campaign plans to congressional leaders in Washington. The lengthy conference at Capitol Hill in Senator Harrison's office included Senators Hutt McKellar Connally Athursts Hayden and Trammell among others from Tennessee Texas Arkansas Florida.
Mrs Yenla Jones was acquitted today of the murder charge in the death of Hansel Batten a Halliesburg newsman whose body was found near the railway yards last winter The prosecution argued Batten was targeted for revenge over stories about the Joneses involvement in Hoey dealing.
The body of an apparent gangland murder victim was found in the Illinois and Michigan Canal near Obamehon, Joliet, with gunshot wounds behind the right ear and head, wearing shorts, an undershirt, and socks. Police said the man had been shot, then discarded near a concrete fence.
Reported thefts include a car loss of a reeuty and prayer book on a Monday afternoon. Tommy O'Dell reports a separate vehicle theft of a wristwatch, while two watches were lent and later stolen from an address. Objects stolen include a rosary and other items from local properties.
Sixty appointments to the naval and military academies are open to sons of World War I veterans who died before July 1, 1921. Applications are to be routed via local congressmen or the American Legion region with eligibility ages 16–20 for the naval academy and 17–22 for the military school. Half the slots are reserved for sons of deceased officers and half for sons of deceased enlisted men.
In Los Angeles on July 26, a battle for control of Richland Oil Co. heated up between Standard Oil of California and Consolidated Oil Co. Sinclair, represented by Henry Lockhartson, reported offers of 19 million and 22.5 million in cash and securities respectively.
A 3 year old girl from S08 West Balinas was treated at Robert B. Green hospital after falling from a Brackenridge park merry-go-round. Other injuries include Edward Martin burned on the head while handling a cap pistol and Beatrice Frisch kicked on the chin.
The car used by Fred Spears who was shot in a Saturday gun battle with Harry Fassnidge was identified as a stolen vehicle from A F Hayes. The car had been repainted altered and had changed plates. Stolen April 11, records show. Spears faced robbery by assault with firearms charges linked to a Southern club holdup and faced bank theft indictments in Harris County.
Fitchburg mass July 26 an upward trend in the textile business is noted. New orders increased production and a large number of workers have been re employed by several plants according to local reports.
The Democratic primary reveals machine splits with West Side backing B Black for district attorney and others opposing Jim McNeel for sheriff. Precincts with heavy black and Mexican voting blocs favored Black and Tynan, while McNeel and Hausser led in other districts. Frost Woodhull, newly elected county judge, vows audits and budget pruning, supports voting machines, hospital protection, and tax relief.
WASHINGTON, July 26. The Wichita Falls and Southern Railroad Company of Texas was authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission to borrow 400000 dollars from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The money would pay half of the principal of a 250000 dollar loan from the First National Bank at Dallas and half of four installments of 90000 dollars from Frank Kell.
Advertisements in local papers call for 180 mill operators for a five hour shift at Williamson Dickie Co garment makers in Ft Worth. It marks a first increase in the workforce in two years as daytime production ramps up.
Washington July 26 President Hoover canceled his semi weekly conference with newspapermen. It was the eighth cancellation in the last nine scheduled conferences.
The Bank of England continued its gold purchasing policy today, buying 179,764 pounds sterling in bar gold. New Orleans gas stations welcomed the old grey mare and her horse companions inviting horse drivers to refuel their thirsty animals, a gesture of hospitality amid a joke about future automobilization.
Prohibition agents in Los Angeles push a new "Find the Man" tactic amid San Antonio bootlegger activity. Reports say women open doors, handle liquor, and take money, with some found to be employees rather than principals. Federal judges impose sentences, while agents pursue the man as the core culprit.
C M Harvey will be principal speaker at the Lions Club Wednesday noon meeting at the Plaza Hotel. A demonstration of the new dial telephone system will be given. Miss Birdir Proderickson with Marr Agnes Bancher Reank Hernandes and Juan Macias will also be heard in brief talks.
The board of education eyed speeding delinquent 1991 school tax collections. If an economical plan can be worked out, Roger Stoxes said attorneys Terrell Davis McMilland Hall might collect Lakes on a commission, though expenses could rise. An alternative is hiring a city back tax attorney at a fixed salary.
Homesteaders along the Chubut river at Patagonia mainly British flee floods caused by torrential rains. They threaten to ask Great Britain to send a cruiser unless Argentina provides assistance to repair destroyed houses and irrigation systems.
Delegates at the International Walther League convention in Los Angeles heard speeches urging modern youth to gird for a fight against crime and corruption as officers were to be elected and an annual historical contest opened.
Willie Miller and Citea Street were injured in a collision at Blanco road and Woodline avenue Tuesday morning. They were taken to Robert By Green hospital.
Bill Miller of 1914 North Trinity Street repelled a man attempting to steal his motorcycle from the yard on Tuesday. Miller drove off the intruder and alerted authorities.
Captain BB, Bova and his crew wore gas masks to seal a leaking ammonia line at the Texas Old Btorage company plant on 115 Blue Blar Street Tuesday morning.
Herbert C. Lichwengberger Randolph field flying instructor to be tried by court martial over bank robbery at Schertz State Bank February 15 near Fort Sam Houston. Trial before a military court martial at the post. deposition before trial required from Lehr in Hawaii. Lichtenberger indicted by the Seguin grand jury and held on $3500 bond in Aubens corpus. authorities sought August 8, but set for August 18 after delays.
Two women were injured when their automobile collided with a Missouri Pacific train near Lombrano and North San Marcos streets on Monday. Both victims, Mrs Manuela Valera, 23, of 731 Lombrano Street, and Mrs Candida Gonzales, 31, of 5 Lombrano Street, were treated at Roberts & Green Hospital Tuesday.
A youth snatched Mrs. Ricardo Ochoa’s purse in the 1206 block of South Presa late Monday. Frank Rodrigues, nearby at Montezums and Pecos, gave chase and caught the thief. the suspect was handed to police.
San Antonio officers are asked by the Uvalde sheriff to help pursue a suspect in two local burglaries. Readily identifiable loot includes a dozen dresses 16 hats and several items from the Hart Taller shop and cigarettes from the M-System store.
Early Tuesday, Owen Kliday of the vica aquad led raids seizing 10 slot machines amid ardera from Ohlat of Po Mee Owen. Charges will be filed.
South Texas Bank and Trust poised to replace City-Central Bank with a signed contract at 2 pm Tuesday in City-Central Building. Directors of Central Securities to accept transfer of assets. district court approval and a Reconstrution Finance Corporation loan of 1.45 million expected. City seeks immediate cash for deposits. opening date not yet set.
The Rev. James R. Cox of St. Patrick’s Church Pittsburgh travels to Washington to aid unemployed veterans who gathered for a hunger strike. He signals openness to a presidential bid on the Jobless Party ticket and mentions a convention in St. Louis August 17-18.
In New York on July 26 a conference of heads of four major Eastern rail systems was convened at Pennsylvania Railroad to discuss the Interstate Commerce Commission plan for consolidations. Officials expect meetings to address several obstacles to implementing the scheme amid public interest and industry rumors.
The Ninth Infantry band will give a concert at the new HN 0 QO area on Division Avenue Port Sam Houston at 7 30 p m Tuesday under Warrant Officer James E Osburn.
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