11 Mar 1933
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1933
Page
1
Chaos followed the tremor as hundreds of injured were brought to makeshift hospitals. Death toll estimates ranged from 67 to 200 as Marines patrolled streets and crowds mobbed toward order amid shattered buildings and a sinking clock at city hall.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions San Antonio with scattered names and phrases. The legible bits reflect a jumble of words and potential names without clear event or facts to summarize a coherent news item.
Chronology of a major earthquake sequence with times and intensity notes from 4:10 p m onward. Describes tremors, building damage, mass exodus to hills toward Los Angeles, and estimated quake damage around 90 million dollars. Naval and police command response details follow.
The revival meeting led by Pastor Marehall continues this week at the local church with Dr We A and Blank in charge. Attendees are urged to join for the remaining services through Sunday March 19.
Trinity Church sets a discussion with speaker Robert A. Runste on real religion. The event will address faith, modern belief, and public life with a focus on religious perspectives and ethical questions.
A war of peace hangs in North China as Japanese forces remain entrenched along the great wall. Officials say Chiang Kai-Shek holds the key to the future, with any renewed push risking a nationwide conflict if he seeks to reclaim rebel-held areas.
Berlin dispatch reports German authorities and public alarm over alleged Polish troop concentrations near the Polish corridor. A former chancellor figure claims reliable information shows no Polish forces massed at border points, though border activity is observed.
A janitor at a field laundry on Anaheim Boulevard told how he survived an in building collapse in the Long Beach quake. He described bags of laundry falling and escaping to the street. A bookkeeper for the laundry, Naomi Ellers, was killed when crushed under fallen brick. The Villa Riviera hotel, housing navy officers, swayed but stood with minor damage as panic spread through the city.
The temblor severely affected a wide sweep of Southern California communities. Major cities such as Los Angeles, Long Beach, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Anaheim, and Santa Monica suffered extensive damage, with many other towns including Huntington Beach, Redlands, San Bernardino, and Glendale experiencing notable impacts. Lighter effects reached San Diego, Santa Barbara, Oceanside, and other coastal areas.
Frank However Butler criticizes the banking system and calls for federal supervision during the financial crisis. He argues the country with limited resources should not rely on the current system and urges official thinking and reform.
State officials assume personal charge of relief as four thousand sailors and merchants from the United States sect engage in aid at San Pedro. Pierce Willems of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation arrives from San Francisco to assist. Earth shocks disrupt entertainment but LA theaters reopen. motion picture players halt briefly during tremor. Telegraph and telephone services from the East and South California suffer outages, with long distance lines slow to resume.
Miami March 11 In custody of Dade county jail Gusepge Zangara awaits a fixed execution time for the electrocution after the shooting that killed Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak during an attempt on President Roosevelt. Governor Snoltz and Superintendent J F Chapman set the day and hour as officials report three of five wounds recovered and another Miami resident Mrs Joe A Gil improving.
In Aeron Ohio on March 1 the navy’s giant airship Macon rests at the dock as scores of navy officers government officials and aviation executives gather for its christening ceremony amid a crowd of aviation minded attendees and officials.
A compendium from the Seismotological Realty of America lists major Southern California earthquakes dating from 1768 through the early 20th century. Entries cite places such as Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, San Jacinto Hemet, and Imperial Valley, with damages ranging up to ten million dollars and widespread structural destruction.
The NBC Helworks on WEAF and WIZ announce a joint Saturday night special from 10 to 11 featuring a murder mystery break at 16 18, with Frank Bieck, Virginia Réa, the Reve lera and others. Networks plan spur of the moment Washington programs due to national emergency, with host city speakers including A B Macon and James W. Wadsworth.
Four people were killed and one injured at a grade crossing in Overton Texas when a collision occurred. The elderly man and woman, Fron Teysqu ad, 49, and dAlrymanhla wile, 10, plus their children Wille Mert, 6, and Onenr Tint, 1, were victims.
Banks across the city pledge to cash all pay checks for workers in need, following guidance from President Roosevelt and the secretary of the treasury. W R Wiseman, president, announced banks would carefully comply with the new loan and cash flow restrictions, ensuring cash is available for all essential payments.
The church will present a play titled The Unligated cries at 7 45 p m Sunday at Denver Boulevard Presbyterian directed by Mrs Murray L Young. The production showcases young people’s activities as part of the church program clarified by Reverend Seiger Hubbard pastor.
A college professor acting as a patrolman interrupted a string of thefts at a high school. He stopped three youths removing gasoline from cars near Thomas Jefferson High School. Principal Ty Guy Rogers and student Reagan Houston witnessed the incident. Rogers lectured the youths and released them after they promised to reform.
Caldwell County University of Texas Ex-Students association elected officers at Lockhart March 11. Press teen is Dr J O Banion of Lockhart. Vice president Mrs Isadore Wakeowich of Luling. Secretary treasurer M W Glosserunn of Lockhart. Reporter to Aledo N T Dowell of Luling.
A dense, OCR style listing covers radio programming across channels and times. It references stations, hosts, program names, and varied segments from morning to evening, noting lifestyle, music, news, and community segments along with local and national affiliations and times.
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