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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1933
Page
14
An old notes onMusician jargon and slang used in orchestras and vaudeville describe improvised jams and the colorful names for instruments such as the bass viol and cello. It traces terms like dog house for bass fiddle and slip horn for slide trombone, noting playful phrases from jam sessions and stage life.
A fragment describes a faux jargon called alfalfa used by locals and travelers. Ralph Drown notes its playful rules, adding random letters to disguise speech. Brow recalls an old talker named Hinpps who spoke alfalfa almost constantly, nearly forgetting English.
A garbled alert about a planned attack or disturbance circulates amid a chaotic broadcast. Authorities and the audience react as a commentator mentions names and places in a jagged, unclear report. The piece hints at a tense era of sensational news coverage and public unease.
An anxious report details an elderly woman found sleeping in a field near North Zarzamony. The fragment mentions a 08-year-old girl and names Mrs Josephine Martinez and others in a chaotic, partially garbled scene with unclear relation to the event.
Washington July 11 1933 Thousands of employers pledge to help Roosevelt relief effort as formal agreements go to 5 000 000 employers for signature. Promises include higher pay shorter hours and better conditions. Awaiting postal backings by Aug 1 posters read We do our part. Canvassing planned to ensure compliance and place the jobless. Codes for shipbuilders issued as part of ongoing industry reforms.
City commission voted to press railroads to install gates and silence crossing bells at two rail crossings after a petition by 75 residents detailing bells ringing nearly all day and night. Commissioner Paul Stuffler noted decades of disruption and supported action to end the noise.
Reported near 720 Norly Hamilton and 1235 Culebra Load, a struggle occurred as assailants attempted a gun confrontation with a resident named Mirouah Mis. An exchange of gunfire followed, with at least one assailant wounded and the others fleeing the area.
A Pattine report details box car thieves targeting freight trains across Missouri and Texas routes. Police say suspects robbed cars near San Antonio and Houston, stealing jewelry, cash, and gum stock. Witnesses describe a blue over black wagon and a white truck used to scout trains. Police are investigating leads as crews bolster car watches.
San Antonio employers pledge to follow Roosevelt's recovery code during the emergency re employment drive from August 1 to December 1 1933. The agreement lists wage and hour standards, age limits, and industry exemptions, aiming to stabilize payrolls and prevent profiteering while supporting fair competition under NRA guidelines.
Merging of the pro prom department with statistics division is pending with a female lead expected to take a role in August. Absence of deputy conat wlirior of premtuition blocks confirmation. Officials expect the prohibition office to be abolished soon and agents to be converted to revenue enforcement. Texas delays expected after August 20 election.
Princesses and social leaders attend the wedding of Phoebe Naviey Aalor and bord Willoughby Lo Bresby at Taplow, Buckinghamshire. The ceremony drew prominent families and members of society in late July.
Secretary Ickes and the 145 state public works advisory board members moved swiftly to organize state programs. Boards, except Texas with four, will prepare plans for quick submission to regional administrators and national headquarters to maximize employment through public works.
Dr Charles Vensbie has been elected president of the San Antonio chapter of the Della Kappa Epailor Aliapl society. Vice presidents are Dr A G Cowles Richfird Dawstands and George Bentel. J Bernays Lowrey is reappointed secretary and treasurer. The chapter will hold its annual meeting at Anaca Springs near New Braunfels on August 12.
James B Cochran a 2 year old boy was abducted from his father's car in front of a car dealer at 913 South Flared street. Detectives say two men and a 12 year old boy forced Cochran into a car and threatened his life as they fled through the city crashing two vehicles before being pursued by police. One suspect captured, another escaped. no motive yet given.
A scrambled reproduction urges readers to obtain a poster or sticker for a National Recovery Program drive. It mentions agreements, posters, local centers, and timing around mail delivery, with unclear personal details and disjointed phrases. The readable bits imply a campaign-related distribution and adherence to terms.
Andrew Morales, president of a San Antonio Mexican business association, will join a Mexican chamber delegation on a tour of four states beginning Friday night from Monterey. The trip, backed by the Mexican government, aims to boost business conditions and wages, with a nine day conference planned in Mexico City after visiting Monterey Mazatlan Yucatan San Luis Potosi and Tampico. About 50 leading Mexican businessmen are expected.
Police Thursday sought an unidentified assailant who battered Ariimie Cook a 3h of 2st Weak Thea aventig Seay his home Wednesday night. Reports say Cook was struck on the head with a bluish instrument, leaving him seriously injured and hospitalized.
The city commission grants a 15 day vacation to an unnamed official. The action marks the first extended leave among city leaders this year and follows prior decisions on scheduling. The exact dates and names are not clearly readable.
Porilsalan receives permission to keep two horses at LLG Rigsby Avenue. City officials on Thursday approved the permit while De W A King, health officer, declares the matter settled.
A regional car theft ring operating across several states was broken up by state police and detectives. One suspect, BR Meyers, admitted involvement in burglaries and marshalling stolen items, with multiple offenders charged or sentenced to prison terms. The case linked plates and thefts across 1993 patterns, leading to arrests on Flores Street and at judicial hearings.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an incident with two bandits who robbed an unnamed victim. The garbled text mentions monetary loss and a location in North Texas or Tecos area near an early Thursday moment, with unclear names and places.
San Antonio employers and retailers press for the national recovery code as part of President Roosevelt's program. Key figures Terrell Arsent and Dirk O. Trinell lead the local push, with manufacturers coordinating details and awaiting Washington clarifications. Local groups expect wage and hour provisions to affect small and large businesses, while Texas beauty culturists and metal and roofing contractors plan codes at focused meetings.
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