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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1932
Page
11
Jeff Davis recounts 19th century San Antonio memories from 1878 yard work at the Alamo to the 1883 Alamo steam laundry and Vigilante era deeds. He notes a storied newsboy Tom and local landmarks like Market and Puerta streets, a July Polo game at Ban Peira Park, and period images of life, work, and law.
The piece reports after a basketball game with eight teams, an Englishmen led squad beating a Cowboys team for a $100 purse. It then shifts to Ed Mabrito, county probation officer, urged fines for juveniles, claiming his harsh example is quoted from daily work. It mentions new federal tax affecting shaving and minor luxuries, tires bought to dodge the tax, and a court system response. It references a license clerk Oliphant, a marriage license rush, teachers vacationing, and Shriners track ride preparations miles from town.
A woman was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital after an assault on North Comul Street Tuesday. The hospital report lists Miss Dolores Garcia among the injured and notes another minor, a 13 month old, involved, with details unclear due to damaged text. Nearby residents, including Jesse Labork and Dorothy Lewin, are mentioned in connection with the incident.
Sam Kohn known as Fobian Fouston, a soldier, faced two counts on a complaint including attempted actions. The courtroom heard arguments regarding the charges as the case proceeded.
Roy Campbell announces appointment moves in the U S customs aviation arm after Jack Webb’s death. Robert Neuel, 23, earned a pilot’s role by flying a plane 250 miles from the Mexican border to McMullen county with a seized contraband load. Campbell notes Neuel’s 340 flight hours and reserve officer status as the department plans a vision of aviation patrols along the border, with further vacancies to fill but no immediate hires due to the economy and Webb’s successor pending.
Morons for rehearing in the cases having been denied today two negroes will go to the electric chair for quarder. Richard Brown, death sentence for robbery and assault of a white woman and murder of her sister near Wichita, was revived by a rehearing. John L Green, a young Gan Ane tonlo negro, will be electrocuted for the murder of Frank Kempi, Medina county dairyman.
Dallas June 21 M H Wolfe Democratic nominee for governor said the prohibition referendum was a matter of expediency to aid a gubernatorial candidate. In a speech to the Dallas county women's Democratic organization he reiterated his opposition to repealing the eighteenth amendment.
A community dinner in Brankenridge Park will feature a traditional chicken slimmer auction to raise money for St Phil’s Senior College. Organizers seek $SSM to cover the 1991-12 teacher payroll, marking the institution’s second attempt to fundraise after prior efforts.
An added one dollar round trip fare offered by the railroad to Engle Point for the July 4 holiday will be reduced. The plan comes amid discussions in the chamber and regional government circles about travel costs and public access to border routes.
Thirty two Girl Scouts attend a camp near Comfort at Cascade Caverns near Boerne. The group, with Girl Reserves and Comfort Boy Scouts, toured the cavern on Thursday during the first week of the session led by Miss Lillian Jaeggi of San Antonio. Activities included archery horseback riding swimming crafts and hiking with a four week test to follow. A program pageant will be presented Sunday for invited spectators.
W E Isbell was appointed second deputy constable of Precinct Seven by three to one vote of the county commissioners court amid protest from Commissioner Albert Maverick Jr who called the move a steamroller. The court approved after a sequence of motions and counter motions as other deputies await appointment. Maverick opposed rural deputies, calling them panthers preying on motorists and harming Bexar County’s image.
Unete Sim's business rose during the first two days of the new revenue tax on legal documents, stocks and bonds as San Antonio post office officials noted heavy demand. W. Fuller, assistant postmaster, said one man bought $180 in stamps for transfers and warned supplies could be strained by the Tuesday and Wednesday rush. Internal Revenue officials questioned authorities on stamp types and quantities needed for deeds and other documents to fund the national budget.
CHICAGO June 22. Edward Young Clarke of Avlania Georgia former Kleagle of Ku Klux Klan submitted to observation as to his mental condition today in the Psychopathic hospital where he was confined last night by court order Bigkaye Inc founded by Chicka to bring back prosperity at $100 a membership brought Clarke's confinement County Judge Van Keurn signed the order at the request of Dr Harold S Hulbert and an assistant
A minor liquor case arising from a large seizure led to arraignment Wednesday before United States Commissioner Pabl A. Lockhart in Adolph Ortiz. The seizure included 24 pints of beer a gallon of whisky and several pieces of equipment. The event occurred at a residence in the 600 block of East Woodinny. Bond set at 500 dollars.
Bexar county officials announced a state plan to invest between 3 million and 4 million dollars in three highway developments within 60 days. The project, funded by the state highway department, aims to create hundreds of local jobs and requires no bond issue or tax increase. Plans include re-routing segments on Highways 2 6 and 9 and the construction of a new north south No 8 route, linking San Antonio with Marble Falls and opening a route toward Fort Worth and an international highway into Mexico.
Officials of the Kansas state penitentiary were expected here Wednesday to return a prisoner who, along with an escaped inmate, was captured after a nighttime escape. The incident involved wrestler Rol Warren and a combined effort by local authorities to recover the fugitive.
Prohibition agents finally destroyed about 100 gallons of moonshine by breaking containers and dumping the liquid at a city dump. After a long wait and repeated efforts, officials obtained permission to execute the disposal in a simple, low-key method, turning a rural scene into a smoky, odorous urban waste site.
A habeas corpus hearing in the Ninety fourth District court dealt with arson tied to the alleged bombing of the Aztec and Texas theaters. Witnesses testified about a man named Kohn, a glass cylinder device, and efforts by prosecutors to secure further evidence and expert analysis.
Kerrylife resident Hershel D. Siniard, a World War I veteran, filed a federal suit Wednesday alleging a war risk insurance policy for $44,000 was denied due to errors in processing. He seeks the policy sum plus potential damages for the federal claim.
Detectives John Higaing and Joby Gray chased and captured three youths after a Wednesday morning gun threat near Rosa Avenue and Mary Street. They recovered two pistols and other items from a location on Peace and Mary streets.
U S watchers note the new revenue tax on stocks of merchandise and certain commodities went into effect Tuesday. San Antonio Internal Revenue agents will investigate alleged tax evasions, with officials signaling immediate action on violations as retailers face tax rules on pre midnight shipments and post midnight purchases.
An aged Mexican man faced United States Commissioner Paul A Lockhart on a Wednesday morning as prosecutors sought to compel him to sign a bond for 800 dollars. The defendant showed hesitation, claiming uncertainty and influence by others. The commissioner pressed the man to proceed unaided, but the bond remained unsigned and the matter unsettled.
Aged man named Matthew Dibrell entered the federal building Wednesday seeking a Colt pistol and claiming no witnesses or "sungyens." The U S marshal's office found he was connected to a small group involved in a scheme. A neighbor claimed Dibrell would be bonded, with bond set at a stated amount.
Ren Perez, 23, near Converse, charged Tuesday with murder after a shooting at Robert Green Hospital Sunday morning. Deputy sheriffs arrested Perez. investigator Raymund South filed the charge before Justice H. Shuck. Witnesses say Lonnie Haker confronted Perez and his mother Ignacio. Ben Perez exchanged fire with Torch employee Leonie Baker amid a weapon dispute involving a .22 rifle and a pistol.
Whaley secretary of the Texas World's Fair commission and Kifer, a committee member, will depart for Dallas early next week for a meeting. The gathering will discuss raising funds to establish Texas exhibits and the Chicago World's Fair in 1933.
Park Commissioner Jaca Ruvloln announced a city budget drive led to reducing garbage service to every other day outside the central radius. Previously the department collected garbage daily, affecting residents citywide.
In a spirited note, the writer laments congress and explains the new tax on certain articles. He claims officials allowed members to bring in one article for taxation, triggering widespread curiosity about how the system was applied and who bore the burden.
An appellate court nullified the $4.07 million annexation bond issue after ruling on a motion for an agreed judgment. The decision directs mutilation and destruction of bonds issued in the 1930 bond election and bans issuing or selling them. Ralph Leigh Thompson and Stanley Wall were named plaintiffs. city officials were enjoined.
Five policemen were dismissed by Chief Qwen E Kilday as part of Los Angeles budget cuts. The bombshell move aims to trim the budget for the year, with the affected officers placed on emergency duties. Names listed include W. W. Thompson detective AB Neal W. B. Pugh Henry W. Kitchen Dolleyminen Prencis Mozell motorcycle officer.
A germilogical injection based on three years of study will be discussed by Mr. G. B. White at his clinic 3819 South Flores Street at 7 30 p m on June 24. Medical professionals and the public are invited to attend the lecture and demonstration. Dr White said the treatment has proved successful.
Hollywood reports Phyllis Clare a bold city girl who quickly rose from village roots to fame. The London and New York stage alumna was signed for a major film role at RKO after arriving, then quickly extended for an important part in Is My Pace Red.
Mahoning county veterans association objects to the use of young guards in the eastern Ohio coal strike zone. Send a protest letter to Governor George White as part of a wider campaign against what they call reheated child involvement in security duties.
In Monroe Louisiana a doctor shot and killed a man during a barricaded standoff. Officers say the assailant, Jung 22, was armed and the doctor was struck as he approached the scene. The body remained inside the barricade for about an hour before police entered.
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