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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
13
A group of Antonio lawyers gathering at the Plaza play poker when a hand of two aces and two eights sparks a debate on the dead man's hand and the origin of the term. A retold anecdote about a losing gambler adds dramatic color to the evening.
The piece notes rumors about Wild Bit Hickkok and frontier lore, while detailing Ellsworth Bower, a 28 year old handwriting analyst who testifies in court on questioned documents. It recalls his early interest in natural versus copybook handwriting and his shift to forensic analysis. The narrative also mentions Leonard Foehn, the Bard of King Wits Street, and a debate on a dead man’s band being beaten.
A handwriting analyst describes grapho-analysis as revealing character and crime aims, claiming courtroom utility in forgery cases in Bexar County over the past three years. He cites Hickman and other criminals as success stories, and discusses police methods in various cities, including San Antonio.
A garbled reflection on radio broadcasts and police patrols with repeated phrases and misspellings. The text describes tests of three minute durations, broadcasting to patrol cars, and mentions familiar exclamations. It resembles an OCR artifact with unclear subjects and dates.
The San Antonio school system faces a cash crunch with no money for payroll and plans to issue 3550400 in scrip to meet past due payrolls. Banks may extend a $1,075,000 line of credit to support a $4,713,000 tentative budget, after strict economies cutting 1600 jobs.
A special postoffice substation is being established under Postmaster F. G. Lucas on Thursday for Camp Bullis in response to requests from G. M. C. officials. A money orders department is solicited to handle mail for 1225 students who will use the service for one month.
Pred Mertz served six months after a guilty plea before United States Commissioner Pau A. Louk hart. He was ordered to pay 100 dollars but was released after serving the term and days of good conduct, proving he could not pay the fine.
Thurman Barratt will open hours speaking campaign for the Democratic nomination for congress from the Fourteenth district of Texas at a mass meeting at Beethoven hall Friday night at eight o'clock. A number of five minute addresses will be made by speakers from San Antonio and other politicians in the district.
A minor performance of the operetta The Shabounes Gui by Prednek Johnson will be presented Thursday in the cellien tata building of Die Pinel Brough chival on Fourth and Taylor streets. The music will be provided by Mr and Mrs Paul B Hater and Milas Eligabedly will oversee costumes and irmuniles.
A. G. Wickenhoefer was elected president of the Lex Antonia Lions Club at the annual officers meeting on Wednesday in Plea ho. Arthur Bale retires as president. New officers include M. Riley Wyatt Barney Sadovsky and Dr H C Wyenken. Directors named Charles J. Schauwider and others. The session featured the talks on the Yardstick with Rabbi Abraham Dubin of Synagogue Aguas Achim as speaker of the day.
Police were told Thursday that Mexican youths threatened Mrs. Musadanda Pareles owner of a liquor store near Besokesmill Texas with knives and escaped with tobacco and other articles. A man from Besokesmill reported a watch being snatched while he hunted for lime pieces Wednesday night. Another resident from Houston said four Mexican youths grabbed his pocketbook late last night.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce hosts visiting Brownsville Newsboys arriving Sunday morning led by Frank Bulloch. Porter Whaley of the Chamber says the group will tour and attend a Texas League ball game at League Field with seats arranged.
Mrs C K Callaway of Nosken city named to the executive committee of the South Texas chapter of the American Association at Recal Workers. She serves on a committee to effect relief dispensation. The chapter elected officers at a meeting in Austin last week. Miss Annie Glenn Watson of this city was also elected.
The city urges dismissal motions in the Singing telephone rate dispute. Judge Edwin R. Holmes of Mississippi will hear the matter during the week of July 25 at Sak Amanta. If the court sustains the city pleas, about $500,000 could be returned to San Antonio telephone users since the 1934 rate increase. The city contends proper evidence was not presented to the local commission before the petition for higher rates, and exceptions to the master’s findings will be considered by Judge Holmes.
A burglar attempted to enter EG Brophy’s home at 21 South Cala veras street and was seized by husband after Mrs Brophy raised an alarm at about 8 am. Police, including Patrolmen Linhart and Valdez, arrested the intruder within minutes. Separate incidents include a theft from Mrs L. Pugh at 935 Menehaca street and jewelers at 521 East Commerce street report burglars and pistol threats.
Oscar Abel, a disabled World War veteran from Hidalgo, was duped by confidence men while in town for a convention. He paid sixty five dollars for a print and was robbed of funds after arriving to see the Alamo aid Rae Municipal auditorium. Abel reported being approached while waiting for a Western trains and losing his money before the theft was completed.
Mrs Colglazier was elected president of the A and M Mothers club with Mrs H R Wofford retiring as install ing officer. Other officers named include Mrs Wollard vice president at large Mrs Arthur Barbeck and Mrs R E B Porter as vice presidents, Mrs W R Weston secretary, and Mrs A J Moniet treasurer. The group announced a dance for A and M students at Camp Bullis and noted funds raised for a student loan fund.
Wille Quemer, 21, turned himself in to the Department of Justice on a federal charge after a warrant was issued in Waco for transporting a stolen automobile from Manhattan Kansas to Temple Texas. He was held on $1000 bond by U S Commissioner Paul A Lockhart.
A women's group of the People's Yeket has formed with about 00 members and a new headquarters at North St Mary's. Mrs F d Kolodsie named general chairman after an afternoon meeting in the municipal auditorium basement. The next meeting is set for 3 pm Tuesday in the auditorium. Mrs 4 B Davis named precinct chairman and Mrs David Schein is secretary. Captain Tamer Tll AustIn June 16 Frank Hemer veteran captain of the Teves Rangers in Austin hospital with a thyroid ailment, condition slightly improved.
Harding, walking home on South Alma Street, was attacked by a man who jumped from a car with a pistol butt and assaulted him, sending Harding to the emergency ward of Wit Robert GB Green hospital. Witness BL. F. Borger, 401 Mission raid, reported the incident to police.
A fragmented 19th century letter notes Dawes as a candidate amidst mixed reactions. The writer mentions conversations with General Thiwes and others, emphasizing concern about age and vigor, and urging focus on pressing national issues over vice presidential worries. War, Ogre.
Exchange Club leaders announced plans for the annual convention, noting 190 attendees. Delegates representing the southern division will assemble on the 24th and 25th at a Nebeled venue, with the program including a banquet and scheme of events.
The chamber of commerce announces sixty new members since January twenty. Membership secretary BM Goodwin reports to Chairman Jeek White that thirty percent are firms joining this year. Dues received are below last year, but new members nearly match the prior period.
Instructors of the purenlt snetion took off Thursday avoring on extended cross country training under peotinand of Pirek dle Wnts Ve Galley, director of pura, lvalire Wns. They were scheduled to reach Fort Sub Thursday afternoon and to penceed IRL Paso Priday before returning to Gan Amon.
A closed city commission meeting approved an order directing the city clerk to publish the names of taxpayers owing more than five hundred dollars in 1951 taxes and penalties. The city attorney was instructed to file suits against those who fail to pay within five months, with action to be considered at an open council session. The measure follows discussions on straightening the city’s finances as officials report notes and loans impacting the 1931 budget.
An examination for Coast Guard eligibility was conducted Thursday at the federal building under Vic Jovel civil service head Luvkenbach. The test screened applicants between 18 and 22 for a potential vacancy at the Coast Guard academy, with finalists chosen from nationwide eligibles based on performance and physical criteria.
Mrs. Marthe Roberts, 70, slipped and fell headlong down the stairs at 105 Howard Street Thursday morning. She sustained a scalp wound and serious injuries and was taken to Baylor Hospital where she is reported to be suffering from a series. Her daughter Miss Gertrude Roberts, 18, a well known San Antonio teacher, is mentioned.
The Ludbergs host an old time dance at the Park Ol venue at 200 Ens Commerce street on Thursday West with Mrs B F Bry ps Westess Awata. Mop Mu sic will be by Miss Emma Canning and her orchestra.
A benefit dinner at St Philip's Junior College for Negroes, hosted by a committee of women, has been postponed a week and will be held next Thursday at 6 30 p.m. at Brockente park.
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