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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1933
Page
17
Ninety years ago yesterday the World War began and many believed it would be short. Leaders like Lord Northcliffe and Clemenceau shaped war effort while Americans faced wage and code debates. The piece links earth science to daily life, notes gin taxation ideas, and recalls rural farming shifts under Roosevelt policy and ploughing under crops.
Reports from Balamas tonight indicated a hurricane bearing down on Florida's lower east coast moving northwestward and expected to strike early Sunday near West Palm Beach. No lives were reported lost in Great Abaco, Bahamas where 84 mph winds caused damage.
West Palm Beach Florida July 28 Special teams moved into the Everglades to guide residents to safer spots as South Florida prepared for a tropical storm. Governor Shultz urged evacuation of the swamp area and advised packing bedding and essentials for a day while securing cars at eight points. The storm, moving from the Caribbean, was forecast to strike Sunday morning between Miami and Fort Pierce with later reports calling its intensity mild.
In Gary Indiana authorities investigate the deaths of an 18 month old girl and her aunt who were crushed by a Pennsylvania Railroad fast passenger train. The aunt Mrs Lacorecce panicked as she saw the approaching train while the child was pushed across the tracks by her grandmother Mrs Mary Arvanitis who jumped in front of the train to try to save them.
Washington July 2 The American code for small employers under three workers was initially seen as exempt from the blanket wage and hour code. A threatened shortage led to a tentative exemption but Hugh S. Johnson national recovery administrator said today that they would be included in the program.
Havana reports a riot at the first student rally allowed under Machado's restored rights. About 1,000 students attended a Colon cemetery ceremony for slain student Gonzales Rubier, whose death at the hands of police sparked protests. Hands-on clashes left one student seriously injured and 12 arrested for disorderly conduct.
Washington July announced that J Edgar Hoover, head of the Bureau of Investigation, will lead the new Division of Investigation. The division includes the Prohibition Bureau and the Bureaus of Investigation and Identification, effective August 10.
Washington July 29. President Roosevelt poses for a bust to be shown at Chicago Century of Progress. The sculptor is Nisan Gregor, a young Russian American who has served as court sculptor for the Lieben administration.
German worker Richard Trompenau was sentenced to death by a Berlin tribunal after being convicted of firing shots at members of the Steel Helmet organization without hitting them. Private dispatches from Berlin reveal the verdict and sentence.
Secretary of State Hull may lead a goodwill mission to Latin America to develop closer economic relations with Western Hemisphere nations. The trip would align with President Roosevelt’s policy goals and was reported today.
Moscow report states July 30 that Spain and the Soviet government formally recognize each other as the de facto and de jure legal and sovereign governments of their nations. The official announcement confirms mutual recognition between the two regimes.
Fay July 25 1922 Pennsylvania national guardsmen moved into Fayette county to quell disorders in the bituminous strike zone amid 10 reported wounded in four days. Governor Pinchot ordered troops after Sheriff Hackney refused to withdraw deputies. Uniontown saw cheering strikers and a large crowd as troops arrived. Between 15 000 and 18 000 miners are on strike.
Charles H. Poehler deputy state labor commissioner urged organization of white collar workers including clerks stenographers floor men and office workers not in executive ranks. He argued this group faced employer pressure and should form the White Colln of business to protect their interests.
In Gloucester Virginia Mrs Arline Lennox Baruch was granted a divorce from Hartwig N Baruch on grounds of desertion. The decree was handed down by Judge J Boyd Serre. Hartwig is the brother of noted New York banker Bernard M Baruch.
About a hundred employees from three dyeing plants joined roughly 2,400 workers already on strike as they claim dye companies not adhering to the industry code under the recovery plan. The walkout broadens a regional labor action in Paterson New Jersey with tensions rising over working conditions and wages.
A special postage stamp to support the national recovery act drive was approved by President Roosevelt and designed to show a farmer, business man, industrial worker, and woman worker walking toward a common goal. It will be ready for sale around August 5 with an initial printing of 4,000,000 and will bear the initial “N.”
Cool and unsettled weather followed weekend rallies in San Antonio. Forecasters predicted cloudy skies with thunder showers and cooler temperatures Sunday. Rain was possible as a cold front moved through, with temperatures dipping from 20 to 80 degrees in the hours ahead.
Colonel and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh were held aground at Holstenborg Greenland by fog delaying a planned flight over Baffin land. While waiting for conditions to improve he practiced navigating a Eskimo kayak with the aid of local guides.
General Balbo postponed the seaplane fleet takeoff at Shoal Harbor after late weather reports showed fog and storms in the path of the planned flight. The 24 Tatian seaplanes were to depart originally in the afternoon.
The death penalty will be sought for the kidnappers of August Luer, a 77 year old retired banker and packer from Alton Michigan. Joseph B. Keenan, special assistant to the attorney general, announced the move in Washington.
Lucretia Goode, private secretary to Leonard Pressley Gi Clair of Union Gil Co and Independent OW Prowicers, faces a $140,000 alienation suit brought today by his wife Mrs Annasighia St Clair. The filing alleges she influenced the old man’s affections.
Partly cloudy with thundershowers Sunday. Lows near 72, highs around 92. Light to moderate east to southeast winds. East Texts show varying conditions with scattered thundershowers. Texas outlook indicates more sun in the west and possible thunder activity in the southeast.
Washington July 29 James A Moffett former vice president at Standard Oil of New Jersey and ex NRA admin figure would lead oil industry policy under Roosevelt recovery plan Moffett expected to be named administrator pending confirmation and would enforce oil codes hot oil regs and conservation program
Emil Denemark set bond at 525000 for 11 alleged leaders indicted on rackets charges tied to a vast scheme in the cleaning dyeing and old trades. Co defendants include Alderman Ness Chicago Republican leader Anon Sapiro attorney Dr Benjamin Squires ex czar of the cleaning industry Al Capone and Murray Humphreys are named among those involved in the case.
Kansas City July 29 The belief that Pleeze Ford had been paying attention to Mrs Julia Hale estranged wife of Tonever Mo Hair crushed Hale to shoot Ford at the Ford home. Ford was killed as his wife Mrs Margaret Pore stood by. The killer fired two bullets in the Port home, one striking his wife in the hand. He scribbled a note saying he would not break up any more homes and then fled.
San Francisco report states actress Caroline Newell obtained an annulment from Samuel Sokol after alleging threats amid a disputed marriage. The decree followed her refusal to marry him in Lom Alt gelox, with details released by Inland News Service.
In Albuquerque a gray haired mother joined a posse of peace officers and volunteers chasing Jack Layman a former convict wanted dead or alive after the shooting of deputy Bull Meador. Deputy sheriff Rex Meador and Young Meador were wounded. Layman is sought in connection with the deputy stabbing. The mother hopes to induce surrender.
President and Mrs Roosevelt left their relatives’ home in Fort Worth and started by car for Los Angeles. They would not disclose their route or destination details, citing uncertain employment prospects in California and avoiding further travel specifics.
Federal agents in Chicago hold George Wilkie and his wife Stella in connection with the William Hammer kidnapping. Wilkie, 49, linked to the Touhy gang, faces questioning as Milwaukee warrants target gang leader Roger Touhy and three companions in a $50,000 bond case.
Phil Shaver Jr. recounts saving two men and a boy from eight feet of water at Brackenridge pool late Friday. He battled currents and pulled them to shore after all three went under. He nearly lost his tie during the rescues.
Vienna report notes a new German policy restricting dentist licenses to non Jewish applicants. The private word from press sources cites officials claiming placating Aryan supply while applying admission limits. The move follows broader purge measures targeting Jewish professionals across occupied territories.
New York Governor Lehman urged the Legislature to repeal provisions in the Bill Length Amendment during a regular session. He asked Whitbody to act swiftly to implement temporary measures to address the situation.
President Roosevelt’s recovery program, with New York banks, pledged “sympathetic consideration” for loan applications to expand industrial production. Banks promised billions to credit, likening loans to seasonal support for inventory, aiming to lift the economy from depression. Johnson announced codes for auto, retail, and mining sectors, with wage and unionization concessions under the recovery act.
An unclear OCR fragment lists multiple items with monetary figures and partial place names. It mentions addresses such as Marys and Macy’s and references a generically described service or sale with a call to contact an obscured number. The passage mimics a damaged public notice or listing.
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