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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1934
Page
7
A vivid account of the boxing match between Primo Carnera and Tom Loughran in Philadelphia. The piece contrasts ancient gladiatorial combat with modern prize fighting and notes crowd sizes, betting, and medical checks. It highlights Carnera’s size and Loughran’s endurance, with references to public interest and historical parallels.
In a Houston court martial, Maj William Ocker faces charges over alleged improper remarks about Col. Henry Clagett, his superior at Kelly Field. Defense counsel C. W. Anderson argues entrenched hostility and past transfers shaped the dispute, tracing animus back to 1924 and detailing Ocker’s efforts to advance his aviation inventions despite opposition.
Dr Edward C Clavin a prominent San Antonio physician aged about 40 is found dead by hanging in Santa Rosa Hospital. A verdict of suicide by hanging was returned by the coroner. He reportedly warned Friday night that something would happen. Residence listed as 1405 Nolan Street.
Forecaster Wertherman J H Jarber predicts partly cloudy conditions giving way to sun Sunday with a morning low near 48 and afternoon high around 72. Saturday night’s low was 47 with potential for 14 degrees in the after noon, suggesting mild picnic weather.
Partly cloudy weekend forecast for San Antonio and vicinity with little temperature change. Saturday night lows near 48 degrees and Sunday highs around 92. Light to moderate south winds. Elsewhere in Texas expect mixed clouds, warmer southeast areas, cooler north portions, and variable winds along the coast and in West Texas.
Replacement of Lieut. Col. Connolly by Colonel Emmanuelli as military science head follows December cadet resignations. Maj. Gen. Hagood approves Emmanuelli. Connolly moves to Fort Crook. War department orders driven by friction within the RO TC. Cadets retain corps as investigations stay unresolved.
Osorno Chile March 4 reports freak casualties from a recent quake. A man outside a shop drowned after falling into a well while panicking, a woman near a disinfecting plant suffocated by gases from mixed chemicals, and a telegraph operator leaped from a window and is gravely injured.
Greece ordered the expulsion of Samuel Insull former Chicaza Utilities operator after his permit to stay was repeatedly extended. The U S sought his extradition for embezzlement and grand larceny tied to the collapse of his Middle Western Utilities group, but the Greek court ruled he could not be extradited. Diplomatic pressure from the United States and Andes failed to alter the decision.
Giles S. Jack Goggess killed his estranged wife in Dallas after she refused reconciliation, then shot her mother. The 3 year old boy testified he was jailed by the suspect as officers investigated. Police say he confessed and is held for trial.
In Greenwood Mississippi on March 4 Dr Bara Ruth Dayotmar was convicted of poisoning Dr John Preston Kennedy. The jury imposed life imprisonment. In Houston Texas on March 3 floodwaters in the ship channel caused the death of a Grork sailworm worker who fell from a painter's rigging aboard a freighter.
A 94th District Court report presented by Judge McCrory condemns lax criminal enforcement in Bexar County. It highlights police inefficiency, a risky gambling and slot machine racket, and calls for vigorous action to destroy devices and pursue convictions in felonies. The document notes possible graft and urges county and city agencies to curb gun carrying and crime.
Classified rental list shows vacancies with monthly rates across Lubbock and nearby streets. Listings include 1250 month in Willmeto, 818 month on Travis, and varied weekly rates. Additional information and complete listings available in want ads pages of The Bist Suplay Licht editions.
District court action filed by Walter Tynan seeks an injunction against the Embassy club in the Texas theater building. The move follows a shooting in the venue and prior incidents as prosecutors argue the club profits from liquor and attracts violence. Five men face assault to murder charges linked to the case.
In Dallas a man named Giles A. Bogness shot and killed his wife Gladis Bogness 39 and her mother Mes Aviin Woodard 76 amid talk of permanent separation from his wife. A private or hypothetical trial was scheduled following the incident.
Bandit John Dillinger and four companions walked out of the Lake County jail armed with a machine gun after guards failed to prevent escape. Deputy Sheriff George Blunt was seized as a hostage, and the gang fled to a taxi and automobile, with authorities tightening security as reinforcements moved in.
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