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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1934

Page

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Roosevelt reviews 91 ships in New York harbor parade

President Roosevelt surveys the grand fleet at New York harbor aboard the Indianapolis with Meg Roosevelt and Mayor LaGuardia aboard. Ninety one ships form a display of power as a reminder of potential air and sea threats in future wars, while observers note aircraft could largely neutralize battleships.

Roosevelt New York Harbor Indianapolis Meg Roosevelt la Guardis Solr Fotrth Wir Hottom

City budget in good shape announces tax relief likely

City Tax Commissioner Teahk H Bushick said the new fiscal year will start in sound financial shape and property owners may expect further tax-rate reductions. Last 80 days brought 1,540,257 in current city taxes and 837,791 in current school taxes plus delinquent school taxes. The city reports a grand total of 4,366,968.91 and extends the payment period 40 days to June 10 without penalty. Bushick notes 500,000 borrowed for judges expenses will be paid 15 days early, and cautions residents not to overspend before February tax sales. He urges self assessment by property owners to gain lower future assessments.

Teahk H. Bushick Priday Ia Tn Bustiick Tax Department Camr Bushick San

Suspect Detained Aboard liner Off Georgetown

A suspect connected to a Texas murder remains in detention aboard a Canadian liner near Georgetown British Guiana. The inquiry centers on whether authorities will arrest him as the ship nears Port of Spain Trinidad.

Texas Georgetown British Guiana Jude Loouh Robert Jones Ater Nelsnnine Tomention Trinidad Port-of-Spain

Michael Farmer Won't Fight Divorce Suit

Michael Farmer will not contest Gloria Swanson's divorce suit. He is aboard Baron Empain's yacht Heliopolis on a six month cruise to Shanghai and Honolulu, en route to the Orient.

LE Navices Arance Guns Bk Gloria Swansons Michael Farmer Orient Baron Empain Shanghai Honoluila

Weather Forecast for San Antonio Amid Coastal Winds

Partly cloudy Friday night and Saturday with a low around 64 degrees and a high near 93 degrees. Light to moderate southerly winds prevail, coastal areas show shifting breezes, while Friday morning near 63 and Friday night around 61 are noted for warm conditions.

San Artonio Violims

Cuban Envoy Baffled at Senate Ratification Scene

Washington report shows Marques Sterling, Cuban ambassador, entering the Senate for ratification of a treaty. He encountered a slow floor, a brief debate, and a press gallery moment as he asked, What happened, after being surprised by the process and the room.

Washington Congress Marques Sterling Senate

Contests Over Creeks Death Estate Spark Federal Action

A federal order blocked burial of Jack Barnett world’s best India. His widow Anna Laura Lowe Barnett and Hubert Howard Barnett of Long Beach Calif seek letters of administration for a 64 million estate. Commissioner John Collier to decide if the body will be buried here or moved to Oklahoma amid state demands.

Jack- An Barnett India Anna Laura Lowe Barneth Hubert Howard Barnett Long Beach Calif John Gollier Indian Affairs de Washington Barnett Nomesttaddar Hepryetta Okla Oklahonta

Gettle Kidnapers Sentenced for Extortion in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on June 1 a group tied to the William Gettle kidnapping case received life terms after pleading guilty to extortion. James Kirk Gettle, Larry Kerrigan, and Roy A. Williams were also convicted of using the mails for extortion and sentenced to 37 years each. Two companions Lovetts Woody and Mona Gallighen faced related charges as witnesses. The key defendants remain under sentence for other felonies.

Log Angeles Jone William Beverly Tang Gettle James Kirk Larry Kerrigan Roy A. Williams Lovetts Woody Mona Gallighen

Faked Canadian Labels Reported by Officials

Secretary Mar Benthau announced widespread counterfeit Canadian liquor labels used by illicit distillers. He pledged action, stating the bootie trade would be tackled. Morgentunttal reporters noted smuggling on the Canadian border with about 50 men removed from Detroit area patrols.

Washington, D. C Mar ° Benthau Simulfaneousy Morgentunttal Cana Detroit

Bodies of Couple Found in Grove

Bodies of an unidentified elderly man and a woman were found in a grove near Harrisburg boulevard in Houston shortly before noon. The bodies lay side by side as if sleeping, and authorities investigated the scene as a potential incident.

Grove Houston Jha Pathan Harrisburg Boulevard

Roosevelt speech outlines war debt revision talk

President Roosevelt told Congress he favors discussing revised terms with European debtors and outlined factors for determining neutral and productive use of resources. The report notes filibuster politics in Congress and stresses that debtors must renegotiate to honor bonds. Continued on page 8, column 3.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Congress

Five of Them Dined in Washington Aroused by Permed

Five individuals in Washington D C were stirred by a sensational dining scenario described as a permed amusement. The fragment hints at social intrigue linked to a meal or event, suggesting a discreet narrative without full details.

Heat Bakes Middle West as Farmers Seek Relief

Temperature records crumble across the Middle West with readings near or above 100 degrees. Chicago endures a May heat of 98 while towns like Taweed Iowa hit 111. Heat deepens crop losses as drought worsens, with no rain in sight. farmers appeal to President Roosevelt as relief measures move forward from the House.

House Roosevelt New York Chicago Middle West Plains CG. A. Daniel Minnerpoolis Aberdeen, & D Rovktors Clatre Wis Peoria Ottawa Page & Gok

Death Takes Holiday for Doomed Man in Prison Cell

In Ossining New York June a condemned prisoner Charles Leone had his death by electrocution halted three hours before the scheduled execution. Governor Lehman commuted the sentence to life imprisonment, the warden reported after a final check in Sing Sing’s death cell.

Ossining N.Y Heath Charles Leone LD O'elack Louis Holt Ath Nirder Cleettin Sing Sine Charlie Keeter Dulty Lehman

Wheat Prices Jump at Market Open Amid Strong Futures

Wheat advanced four cents a bushel at the opening, with futures showing gains as traders react to drought concerns and rising temperatures in the Midwest. Cotton futures in New Orleans rose about 96 cents to the 1 price level as the market moved in sympathy with grains.

Deermoor New Orleans

Hazy skies forecast steady temperatures across region

Government forecast by Kieay Priday says hazy skies will keep temperatures within bounds for the next 24 hours. Temperatures are expected to range from 8 to 92 degrees with light to moderate southerly winds bringing cooler air from the Gulf of Mexico into the area.

Kieay Priday Gulf of Mexico Tedus Interse Mid-West

Dillinger Aids Sought in Hotel

Federal agents swerved to a north side hotel in Chicago searching for John Hamilton a lieutenant of the Dillinger gang and Opal Longs a gang member after a report they were stopping there officials found a shot. In Oklahoma City Walter Degraffenreid former county commissioner, 58, was shot to death beside his body at his Edmond home today.

Dillinger Chicago LINSI North Side Trav John Hamilton John Dillinger Opal Longs Noran Oklahoma Gity. Dunn Walter FP. Degraffenreid Edmond Vloday

Quintuplets To Be Shown At World Fair

Five Dionne quintuplets progress favorably after birth in Corbeil Ontario. Father Ova Dionne arranged with two chauffeurs. Chicago and New York papers report plans for World’s Fair showing. Diet switched to human milk. doctors hope for weight gain. Rufus Dawes says display could occur if health safe for infants.

Jether International News Phate Corbeil Gatzie Ogila Demme Alia i der Datos Dafor Chicago New York Duep Yls Licine Esterday Chicago Fair Rufus J. Dawes A Century of Progress

Arrests in East Texas oil theft plot

In Longview Texas on June 1 43 men faced charges of conspiracy to steal oil from two wells near Gladewater. F A Smith son of Lon Smith, a railroad commissioner member, was named by authority Cross as leading arrests. Several defendants named including Gaulth Goldman Carr Guster White Wells Ashworth Rutledge. some released on bond. The case will go to Gregg county grand jury soon. A conspirator’s statement describes plans to divert crude into water lines and gasoline alley with payments of up to $100 per night.

Losgview Texas F. A. Smith A. B. Cross Department of the East Tex Texas Railroad Commission Ton Smitty Tho Conmission Po A.smith Lon Smith Railroad Commission Cross Bnd Eit R. D. Parker Oll Gladewater Gross F. A. Gaulth Harry Goldman B. C G. Carr Abie Guster Clyde White Dick Wells Cecil Ashworth Dudley Rutledge Shiney Pope H. A. Pisishman O. W. Severence Bil Anderson Whitey Rutnedge Ibond Wells Ashworth Ozer PTO Gregg County Prac Ciarnen Longview

SISAHD APARTMENTS Listings and Rental Columns

Rental listings for SISAHD properties include Alanie 228 Sercum and 206 Topeka with various units like 312 Steven and 403 Ab 00 month. The notice directs readers to consult the rental columns for complete listings and to order copies of the morning edition or by mail for current rates and availability.

Sisahd Alanie Clara Topeka Steven Susday

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