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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1934

Page

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Today Fighters or Flowers and The Crime Preposition

An eclectic column blends pop culture with crime lore and geopolitics. It references a model erbe wave, a confessed plan involving murders and robberies, and a debate over fighting versus a flower show drawing crowds while noting Japan Russia tensions and a new emperor. It also critiques real estate schemes and NRA advice on innovation and competition.

Jeseth W. Young Young Long Head Pacific

Germans Demand 800 Plane Air Fleet From Germany

Germany seeks a military air fleet between 750 and 800 planes. The demand aims for an air force half the size of France, with the move tied to disarmament talks. Diplomatic channels report the push as part of resumed talks and universal service considerations.

London Germany France Universal Service Lis Chesing

Embassy club shooting leads to assault charge

Near riot at Embassy club in East Houston Street area after a dispute spilled into violence. Walter Baker faced an assault to murder charge as Chr Chapin was shot in the toe and several windows and display cases were damaged. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with police and fire alarms, while Chapin lay hospitalized with a non fatal wound.

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Neat Trick On City Admitted

Herman Blume, a New York rapher, gained a municipal court appointment, then took a paid leave with a substitute working in his place. He earned $11,000 from the scheme, which was exposed by Commissioner Paul Blanshard and turned over to the district attorney.

New York Herman Blune Rapher Sieh Fis Blume Stenngs Arrounts Paul Blanshard Allatney Dodge

Los Angeles to Inaugurate Aero Law Squad Sunday

The Los Angeles county aerial peace squadron will hold its first review on March 4, including volunteer pilots and national guard aviators. Roster features Hoot Gipson, Lewis 5. Goss, Ross Hadley, Are Klein, Fete Reinhart, Lt. A. P. Schneider, and William Keith Soil among others.

Los Angeles Aero Law Squad Poinrs Acre Syadros Milliionaire Anvy rTeateve National Guard Wil Aero Squadron Hoot Gipson Masfar Lewis Goss Warline

Detectives Seek Pretty Boy Floyd in Kansas City Case

Detectives armed and pursuing Charles Pretty Boy Floyd, the Kansas City Union Station killings linked fugitive, after Ed Davis and Jah Okinnema were arrested amid the mass store incident. The outlaw is also wanted for additional killings and remains a high priority target for law enforcement.

Pretty Boy Floyd Tos Angeles Ed Davis Jah Okinnema Kansas City Union Station Charles Pretty Hoy

Death Penalty For Two Kidnappers In California

In Los Angeles on March 1, a California court condemned Henry Bodkin and William Tanner to die by the gallows for kidnapping. The ruling marks the first use of the state’s new anti kidnapping statute.

Vos Angeles California Hany G. Brooks William Tanner Ca Henry Bodkin

Storm lashes city with rain hail and high winds

A two hour storm Thursday brought heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds causing street flooding and electric outages. Temperatures rise after the storm as clouds clear, with continued unsettled weather into Friday.

Insull Plans Voyage Reported From Athens

Athens dispatch reports Samuel Insull the former Chi stake millionaire arranging a voyage aboard a Greek cargo vessel soon after leaving a city residence. The plan appears linked to his stated move and ongoing financial reorganizations.

Insull Athens Samel Insull

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Texas

Partly cloudy and cooler conditions. Thursday night low around 42. Friday daytime high near 62 with light to moderate northwest winds. Wednesday high 43, Thursday morning 42. Fort Texas region partly cloudy with possible rain in the northeast. South to west winds generally light to moderate. coastal areas east to southeast winds. West Texas mainly dry. Additional forecast on page.

U. S San Antonio Tcinikys Fort Texas Arrang Texas

Texas Rain and Cold Snap Sweep Across State

Heavy rains drenched Texas with Abilene seeing 2 inches and Ballinger less, while Brownsville and other cities logged lighter totals. A slow midnight rain boosted grain value amid prior drought and a hard freeze. Forecast calls for cloudy skies east and mixed weather west with continued showers. Temperature fell to 34 in the affected areas.

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Manchukuo enthrones Kang Teh amid snow and guards

Emperor Kang Teh, age 28, is proclaimed sovereign of Manchukuo in a tightly controlled ceremony. Japanese military precision marks both religious and secular rites, with Javanese, Manchu, and Chinese troops guarding a near bare earth crowd as newsmen observe in frigid conditions.

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Wagner bill targets company unions across labor system

Washington March. Senator Wiener proposes a bill to ban company unions and establish a permanent national labor board. The measure seeks to enforce Section 7A of the recovery act, strengthening the board’s powers to protect workers right to collective bargaining and curb employer dominated unions. Wagner argues such unions hinder bargaining and have multiplied since the recovery act.

Washington, D.C O— Molino Jahar Labor Board Wagner

Death Claims Daughter of Poet Longfellow

In Cambridge Massachusetts Annie Longfellow Thorp, daughter of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, has died at age 79. The obituary notes her long life as the only surviving child of the famed literary family.

Faimed Cambridge Mas Aeech Annie Longfehow Thorp Avin Meny Nour Youupest Nodiscident Wits Ald

Gunpowder Laden Barge Explodes at Aiquique Chile

A gunpowder laden barge exploded near Aiquique Chile on March 1. The blast hurled 120 bags of powder into the air sinking the vessel and destroying the barge and several nearby small craft. Injuries or fatalities are not specified.

Aquique Chile

Lindbergh Kidnap Case Marked by 2nd Anniversary

New York marks the second anniversary of the Lindbergh kidnapping and murder of the infant son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh. The high profile case remains a defining crime in American history and public memory.

New York America

Roosevelt to Send Message on Tariff Plans

President Roosevelt will hasten reciprocal tariff plans with a special message tomorrow. Kansas City strike remains on as Kansas City Southern railroad workers, urged by Big Four brotherhoods, planned a walkout at 6 oclock today. no settlement reported yet.

Roosevelt Washington, D. C Kansas City Kansas City Southern Railway

Military court debates witness cross examination

On the second day at Tort Sini Houston Major Johnston faced cross examination as the defense pressed questions about the personal relations between Major Ocker and Colonel Chigett. Objections blocked some lines of inquiry while a request for a defense-warded document from Kelly Field was delayed until recess. The session continued with civilian defense counsel Anderson challenging witness credibility amid tense exchanges over prior examinations and proper language usage regarding Colonel Chigett.

Connie Thieveday Williamy Orkier Maj Glyde C. Johnston Kellyfield Col Henry & Glagett Mellyfield Anderson Kelly Tinta R. Howtuntiwy Johnson CW. Anderson Defense Colonisel Chhyett Qreker Ciigett Clonel Chigett Claqett Angang Jonaton Caterel Clagett Siatus

Nation Will Detail Revived Plan At Roosevelt Address

Roosevelt plans to speak at 11 a m standard time broadcasting to the nation about the national recovery act. The NRA faces criticism from steel and textile leaders who say protections are lacking and wage provisions favor northern dollars. Labor and consumer groups push for a 30 hour week and broader representation on code authorities amid calls for reforms.

Washington Marth Roosevelt Sme Johnson Mssergers Mie Auiden P Guah Steel and Metal Workers’ Industrial Union Pennsylvania NRA Bie Francis J. Gorman United Textile Workers of America Gorman Milas Alice Edwards American Home Economic Association American Federation of Labor John P. Prov Fhe Organizas Metal Trade Department

Rental listings and shop properties ad notice fragment

Fragmented classified notice from a San Antonio paper lists rental ads with monthly prices and addresses. Appears to reference shop properties and an available listing column, with incomplete names and dates, and an invitation to start want ads in Friday edition.

AMD San Antonio Patan PHS

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