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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1933

Page

12

Denver Kidnap Case Entwines U S and Canada

The nationwide hunt for Charles Boettcher Jr now spans into Canada as two of six kidnapping suspects face charges in U S District Court. Police name Vern Sankey and Gordon Like as leaders or key figures, noting both once lived in Canada and were linked to a $60,000 ransom.

Denver Evers Charles Boettcher International Int Canada United States District Court Albert J. Clark Vern Sankey Doriea Ad Gordon Jiorn Gorden Best Sankey

Federal judge to act in high profile case over new scheme

It miles northeast of Chamberlainy five, Arthur Youngberg, twenty seven, one of six charged, was arrested. The house linked to him was identified by officers from a description given by Huetlcher as the detention site during Tangom negotiations with his wealthy father Claude Boettcher. The charges arise under a new federal statute called the Cimbergh Inn, enabling a judge to authorize unusually heavy sentences in open conic cases.

Chamberlainy 5 Arthur Youngberg Huetlcher Claude Kr. Boettcher

Ex Kaisers throne ambitions fade in England report

VONDON England Mercha im any prospects of former Iathcr Wilhelm II seeking to regain the throne of Imperial Germany as a result of recent events there was Stater today. He has vanished through the former sovereign's own act. Instead he is reported seeking privacy in his castle at Homourg Vor Der Hohe, the mineral spring resort. He was 04 years old in January.

Vondon England Mercha Wilhelm Germany Tiis Castle Homourg Vor der Hohe Heute-Nassau Jin

Colonists Seek U.S. Homesteads in Arkansas Move

About 25 destitute colonists toured the North Arkansas hill country seeking government land for homesteads. They said they were sent by the Council of Commerce from Bio City and Tulsa, Arkansas, and were promised homesteads on government land.

Little Rock Ark Arkansas Biowa City Tawa Chamber of Commerce Government Lane

Prison fugitive warns as officers pursue Van Ratliff

In Muskogee Oklahoma Marea reports that fugitive Van Ratliff, recently escaped from state prison, sent a warning amid renewed efforts to capture him. Officers said Ratliff noted he is waiting for a bank holiday to proceed, signaling potential risk and ongoing pursuit.

Muskogee Okla Marea van Ratliff Van Ratliff Bank Haliday

Holliday Named Acting Governor of the Philippines

John J Holliday of Missouri was sworn in as governor and will act as governor general after Theodore Roosevelt resigns. President Roosevelt announced the resignation yesterday in Washington.

Holliday Philippines Manila John J, Holliday Missouri Aeners Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt W. Washington Yester- Ony

Cabinet Endorses Jap Withdrawal

The privy council today considered a withdrawal plan from Japan amid a communication department issue. A timeline points to March 20 for a formal move, with international concerns shaping the government's stance on withdrawal.

Privy Council

Industry Head Urges Management Lead In Economic Crisis

New York Mateo 6 William Green president of the American Federation of Labor told the New York Board of Trade that industry bears responsibility for the economic crisis and that industrial management must steer the recovery. He warned that wage cuts harm buying power and undermine consumer markets while noting railroad loan doubts and possible eventual government ownership.

New York Mateo William Green American Federation of Labor New York Board of Trade, Inc Steen Washington Ennick Aoy Iesson Reconstruction Finance Corporation Green

Presbyterian Meet Slated with Western Texas Presbytery

A conference of Dikkiel No. , Western Texas Presbyterial will be held May 2 at Beacon Presbyterian Church, 1701 West Woodlawn Avenue, Minden. Chairing will be Mr. A. Binith and Mrs. Ee Tat Ham. The program includes readings and talks by Rev. S. Van Dyke, Chaplain O. J. Cohee, and Mrs. Guerrero, with devotionals and committee reports as part of the agenda.

Dikkiel No Western Texas Filefiy HI Presbyterian Ehaveh West Woodlawn Avenue Minden Binith Plomesville Devine Lavernin Kerrvilly Pleasanton San Ane

Turmoil in New York Markets Affects Weekly Output

A fragmented report notes a drop in output and index values across multiple sectors in New York. It cites weakened power production, declining work rates, and a general slump from the prior period. The Federal agencies report lower activity despite modest gains in some areas.

Public fishing allowed on Medina lake waters under court ruling

The Third Court of Civil Appeals at Austin ruled that private fishermen may fish the waters of Jower Medina lake as long as they do not trespass on the Diver sion Lake club property. The decision upholds a lower court ruling, affirming that the waters are public and fishing rights extend to the entire impounded area.

Jower Medina Lake Jlong Elub Third Court of Civil Appeals Austin M.D. Blair Bexar Appene Cour Medina River Jeecsa

Naval Maneuvers Enter Third Day on Pacific Coast

Aboard the U S California the U S battleships and carriers steamed northward for the third day of coastal tactical exercises off the Pacific coast. Four major sea battles have occurred in the past sixteen days as naval tacticians seek to determine how the sea coast could be defended against attack and what degree of protection would be provable.

Pacific Coast California Marel

Budget Largest in Japanese History

The House approved Japan's largest budget to date totaling 2,239,009,000 Yen with military allocations for the army and navy at 210,000,000 Yen. A separate 186,000,000 Yen was set aside for another year's Mandhnelan campaign effort and related costs.

House Ol Pvers Japan Mandhnela Cotas

National City banks to split amid board reshuffle

Two National City concerns announce a split as plans move forward. J. H. Perkins, chairman of the bank's board, led the negotiation while Charles R. Mitchell, former chairman, and T. B. Ticker urged a break. A recent resignation followed controversy during Senate Banking hearings.

New York Moreh B—lai Nalinnn City Bank Strand Intgest National City

Japs Occupy Great Wall and Jehol City In Reach To Peiping

Japan completed seizure of 250 miles of the Great Wall from the Mongolia border to the Yellow Sea. General Kawahara’s Sixteenth Brigade led the final assault, capturing Jelwill and Kupelkow as Chinese forces retreated toward Peiping. Air raids struck retreating columns as Tong Yu-Lin was reported arrested in Jehol province amid Sino-Japanese tensions.

Jehol Wehol Great Wall of China Inner Mongolia Yellow Sea Tadashi Kawiiara Jelwill Kupelkow Great Wall Peiping Inn Pass Wal Dehol Wang Yichi China Peifing Chine Marek A Tong Yu-Lin Hsiengkow Pass

Action to Allow Grain Exchanges to Open Sought

Representatives of principal grain exchanges urged modification of banking rules to permit immediate reopening of markets for cash and futures trading to avert disruption of the nation's food supplies. Morgenthau Jr discussed the issue with Henry Morgen Thau and planned to seek Secretary Woodin’s views before any announcement expected after 4 PM today. Peter D. Cares, president of the Chicago Board of Trade, criticized cash trading limits as distorting the market and causing suspension at major exchanges.

Washington, D.C Henry Morgenthau Jr Farm Board Woodin Morgenthau Peter D. Cares Chicago Board of Trade

Magda Lupescu Birth Report Ties Romanians Exile Tie

Berlin dispatch reports Mme Magda Lupescu, companion of King Carol of Romania, gave birth yesterday as Bucharest advisers stated. The note mentions earlier exile of heir to the Armenian throne and Lupescu accompanying him to Romania.

Magda Lupescu Bervice-Snodtal Catite Berlin Germany Carol Romania Adviers Bucharest Garo Crane Pan Mme Lupescu Rumania

Garner Receives Gavel From Fortunes of Texas Commander

Washington March 8. Vice President Garner was presented a new gavel by Hatl R. Clemens, commander of the Vermuns of Fort eign Wars of Texas. The new director of parliamentary procedure will likely use it, replacing the former speaker’s discarded one. It is fashioned from 827 millipeter shell used by the Allies at St Mihiel.

Washington, T. C Garner R. Clemens Texas

Robbery Suspects Get Suspended Sentences in McAllen Case

Edwin Bell and Avie Calhoun pleaded guilty to armed robbery with aggravation linked to a hold up of a film stand in McAllen on March 1. Both received suspended sentences of five years in district court. The plea highlights the involvement of a former college team captain and a team member in the offense, drawing attention to local crime and judicial action.

Erinaurg McAllen Edwin Bell Captady Phil Taloball Avie Calhoun Couet

Open Forum Letter Opposes Sidewalk Roller Skating

An Open Forum letter argues against children roller skating on public sidewalks in front of homes. The writer recalls an elderly woman with ten children, whose distress over skating nearby caused her to wish for quiet. The piece urges parents to find private spaces to avoid upsetting neighbors.

Edior Square Deal Thangue

County Building Editor Proposes Use to Cut Taxes

The Liptyt suggests repurposing a county vacant building to ease tax burdens. He questions spending on delinquent girls at the Joske home and paying $7500 yearly to Green Memorial hospital. He urges converting the Joske home for the irprated chibs while covering all election-related expenses.

the Liptyt

School Board Rearing Set For Mandamus Hearing

A mandamus suit seeks to compel the school board to call an election this year to resolve term disputes after a quorum failed to meet. Dr Mary Robbie, W R Varus, and L B Gilmore attended. Four members elected in 1921 face term questions under a 6-year bill. 1931 appointees include Mrs Stella Steves Walker J T Haile Jr Williams and Gilmore. The attorney general and state superintendent say two-year terms expire under the new law. The hearing before Judge W W McCrory was postponed from Saturday to allow clarification of the issue.

Board of Reucation W. W. McCrory Civic Advancement League Charles M. Dickson Mary King Robbie Robbie Morton W. R. Wil Varus L. BD. Gilmore San Antonio State Superintendent of Education Stella Steves Walker J. T .Haile Jr Williams and Gilimare

Snifo Lan Skin Remedy Promises Quick Eruptions Cure

A new formula named Snifo Lan claims to treat skin eruptions and scalp conditions effectively. Tested in a leading laboratory, it combines antiseptic sulfur derivatives without mercury or lead, suitable for burns boils and other skin ailments. Sold by druggists for emergency use and regular care.

Doug

Stamp shortages threaten San Antonio post office

Stamps and money orders faced disruption as a national bank situation spilled into postal operations downtown. Postmaster P. G. Lucca described lax rules and reliance on clerk approvals for stamp purchases and checks, with large sums needing personal authorization and ongoing tax payment checks still common.

San Antonio National Bank Thas Atate

Sailor Confesses Fatal Harm in Stay Incident

In San Diego Henry Francis Hoffman reports a 27 year old sailor declared he chose a 14 year old boy to cause fatal harm. He was under observation for mental condition when he told police he had fatally hurt the youth known as J. P. McDonald and that they would find the body in a hotel room. Pollen found the body.

San Diego Maren Henry Francis Hoffman Hoffman J. P. McDonald Pollen

Officials Carry Cermak Coffin in Mass City Funeral

In GINGAGD on March 8 a parade carried the flag draped coffin of Anton Cermak through the city. Officials led the procession to the Cermak house where the mayor's wife had died five years earlier, the crowd estimated at 20 000.

Gingagd Caurlat Lala Anton Ustmak Cty Imini Grant Boy Pynty Cermak House Nea

Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported

Treasury receipts for March totaled $15,520,391.16 while expenditures reached $44,556,150.99. Balance shows a deficit of $129,481. Customs duties for the first six days of March amounted to $3,062,413.16.

Treasury Washington

Slayer in Holdup Sentenced to Die

A 24 year old suspect, Paul Mitchell, was sentenced to death by electric chair for the homicide of Robert Tharp, a grocery clerk, in Lubbock on October 15, 1932. The jury reached the verdict today in the case reported from New York.

Wardoorx Tekaz Marek T—Lap Paul Mitchell Mish Robert Tharp Lubbock New York Titus

Fasteath Breath Freshener Scented Tabs Questioned

A user asks if Fasteath breath freshener tablets are being sold at Rommers stores or other Arg shops. They describe a minty powder that makes teeth feel firm and comfortable with no gummy residue and pleasant breath, seeking availability details.

Valkoor Rommers

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