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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1933
Page
24
A long-standing group known as the gutter drunks continues to appear in court weekly despite Prohibition. About a dozen faces have appeared in Corporation court for over a decade, commonly described as alcoholics entangled in frequent minor offenses. They are often said to seek brief liberty to drink, sometimes swapping four-bits for further intoxication.
A fragment from a police page describes lingering town drunks and a sudden renewal of routine after Chief Owen Kilday notices missing regulars. A Mexican drunk nicknamed Mister Man is mentioned among the few steady drinkers, with authorities joking about the scene at Commerce Street.
A garbled account surveys Elage traditions and stage superstitions in a quirky, fragmentary voice. It notes avoid whistling in dressing rooms and warns yellow attire harms leading ladies, with references to theater managers and old show customs.
A tragic case reports a baby dying after consuming kerosene in a rural setting. Names and exact locations are unclear due to OCR garble but indicate investigators, a caregiver, and a medical response with probable cause from kerosene ingestion. The fragmentary text notes days of illness leading to death and references local authorities handling the case.
Police arrested two suspected robbers, described as Mexicans, after Thursday night streetcar and taxi hold ups in the city. Victims include W. M. Puth, a street car operator, and H. Carroll, a taxi driver, who were robbed of cash, fares, and a watch. One suspect reportedly fired a shot when the victim attempted to obtain a license plate. The incidents occurred near Twenty first and West Commerce streets and at Van Ness street near the Port Santo Houston military reservation. Officers from the Radio Patrol and Public Service company crews assisted in arrests.
District Attorney Waller Tynan will drop plans for examining trials in each felony case in Justice of the Peace courts. He said the grand jury can handle cases faster, noting the armud jury is overwhelmed and lagging. The plan was begun about two months ago.
Dr Pail M Peck was elected president of the San Antonio Osteopaths Society at Friday’s meeting with Dr Charlotte Strum as vice president and Dr H OB Edwards as secretary treasurer Also named were Dr Laster O Morris as education chair and Dr R B Adkins as grain committee chair The Texas Osteopathic Association convention will be held in Galveston May 4 to 7.
City Court reports fines totaling 484 dollars for the first half of March, per court clerk Alfred Callaghan. Officials note this is normal after a period of lower collections earlier in the year and that temporary tank closures did not affect payments.
Interruption at a Mes. W. RL Grawsard Lexington agent dinner ended with a thief slipping a radio from the living room while 26 guests were present. A purse containing forty dollars was also reported stolen.
An odd fragment cites Percy Crosby and Lulu in a talky snippet about belittling conduct. The text mentions seeking help with adoption or altitude, but the meaning is unclear and names appear out of context. No clear event or actions are evident.
Beverly Hills is buzzing as Will Rogers riffs on the economy and politics. He jokes about senator run capabilities, Texas racing bills, and a rapid return of beer wine Greta Garbo and Sister Aimee. He notes salary cuts for presidents and movie writers, with Roosevelt defending the changes.
Toscano former special deputy sheriff of Hexar county was released on a $750 bond after an examining trial before Justice John R. Shyok on a robbery charge. J Hy Hey identified Toscano as the man who pounced with a pistol on Rey at Braun's dance hall and drove away in a car, taking $4. Rey testified Toscano claimed deputy status and threatened arrest for various charges. Rey and A B Wilson, both of 1415 East Houston street, had been drinking when Toscano approached.
County commissioners prepared a measure to reduce the annual pay of Bexar County five district judges from 1500 pounds to 1000 dollars a year to be paid entirely by the state. The bill was approved by the court and will be sent to State Senator Ernest Fellbaum for passage with urgency.
Colonel Cristee will inspect ROTC units at Brackenridge and Jefferson senior schools on March 24. Lieutenant Colonel William Gounnly, professor of military science, announced the annual inspection by Col W A Gager of Eighth Corps. He will meet Superintendent Cochran and brief Jefferson show units in the afternoon.
Captain Mowata S Pudrick of the Signal Corps reports for duty at Eleventh Army headquarters. He will relieve Captain Harry Relehielder from command of the Seventh Signal Company and serve as assistant to the corps area staff officer. Relehielderer is transferred to San Diego. Captain Paddock has served with the Becand Atvision Thur Anertenn.
A youth from 12 Wdalga Street reported Friday night that two bandits, one 17, assaulted him and took his shoes near his home. The assailants later returned the footwear, abandoning the loot after the confrontation.
County Attorney D F Davis told the Bexar county commissioners that his office is operating at 46 percent below the maximum allowed by law. The note responds to a court request for revised pay scales in line with orders to reduce employee salaries. Davis says the attorney general’s ruling limits the commissioners’ control and hints he may oppose raising salaries.
San Antonio bankers burned over 1 million dollars in scrip printed for a financing issue by the Clearing House, despite prior panic era usage. The 700000 pieces in 1, 3 and 10 dollar denominations were incinerated at a city facility under the supervision of Ward H Grell, assistant cashier of the Alamo National Bank.
Autogiro flyer Lewis A. Yancey and Mrs. Yancey visited San Antonio on Friday arriving by wind- powered seaplane and planning to depart for Austin. Yancey heads the aviation department for Champion Spark Plug Co. and recently set a world altitude record of BLACO feet during a tour of Cube and South America.
A saddle horse perished in a barn fire on the JR Polk ranch ten miles west of here. The cause is undetermined as the blaze destroyed the structure on Thursday.
Bank figures show Thursday clearings totaling 1,590,464, up from Wednesday by 247,612, indicating steady improvement since banks began reopening. Deposits still exceed withdrawals by a wide margin, according to Thomas Leighton, secretary of the Clearing House association, with Lewis, president, commenting.
The New Home of Woodrow Wilson Post No. 399 of the American Legion in South San Antonio was formally dedicated Friday with about five hundred in attendance. Post commander Thomas Barrett presided. Rev Dan Lapwing delivered the dedication address. Capt R Martin led the invocation and multiple officials spoke, including Judge W A Wurzbach, M A Radford, Capt Ray Green, Robert K Maupin, George Bughes, Ruth Aust, Mrs George Harrison and Maj W B Hill among others.
An oil portrait of Lacial Mayor IC M Ghimbers will be displayed in the city chambers alongside the existing portrait of Mayor John W Tobin. The Tobin painting, currently on the mayor’s desk, will be moved to make room for Chambers portrait, presented by Park Commissioner Jacob Rubigia after the formal meeting where Judge C K Quin was sworn in as mayor.
Police report a suspect allegedly threw a man from a rented car early Friday at Buena Vista and Fria streets. Officers found the victim, described with injuries, and recovered the vehicle as investigators pursue leads and review surveillance.
A theft of 64 pounds of butter from a truck parked behind the St. Anthony hotel was reported to police Friday by Arthur 42 Company. The notice mentions locations at North Street and Courtland Place with unclear details from the damaged OCR text.
Notices posted Friday list five federal felony cases for the week of April 4 with a concentration on liquor and transportation offenses. Rollo Bates, former San Antonio nightclub operator, faces two cases from a raid on his movement lash Juno where Mexican alcohol and whiskey residues were reported. Others named include Estes, J. O. Lambert, and Nesario Garza. a chase by agents ended in a vehicle overturn with Mexican alcohol found in the truck. Also charged are W. T. Bull Ponder and W. A. Mulker. Ponder is accused of importing liquor via aircraft to American destinations. A two room house at Sul Haein Avenue, Hallandale, was destroyed by fire.
Beginning this Saturday the Incol museum hosts barbecue for children following requests from parents and kids. A barbecue pit behind the imisoumi will be used as the test week follows talks by Charles H. Gayle, a local naturalist, with entertainment by Echols children. The program features barbecue foods, contests for boys and girls, and admission of 14 cents for children and 2 cents for adults. Mrs. G. L. Patterson will open with entertainment, and Edison schools will send students for a quality program including talks on moths and wheetlies with illustrated lectures.
Sergeant Velmar Cole of Company C Ninth Infantry Fort Sam Houston was shot and critically wounded at the residence of Mrs. Bessie Jackson 1175 East Budd Avenue about 416 a. m Friday. Jackson surrendered to police after fleeing, claiming he shot no one. An emergency operation was performed at the Fort Sam Houston base hospital but Cole was described as critical with substantial blood loss. Mrs. Jackson said her estranged husband had demanded to see her before the shooting. She recounted the event as he kicked open the door and a shot was fired, hitting Cole as he stood near the living room door.
Fire and Police Commissioner Wright protests a proposed bill to prohibit insurers from possessing benefits against Texas cities for excessive losses. Wright calls the measure a punitive tool against San Antonio and its efforts at recovery, arguing it would punish the city for alleged failures in regulation.
The Baptist temple choir and orchestra will present a special music program at the church Friday at p.m. under the direction of Walter E. Rush and Rev. Jesse L. Yelvington. Esther Mitchel and J. M. Wheal have special parts, with other named participants including William Clarke Bijan YW. C. Duis and Calvin Hutt.
The Spirit of Times records 448 marriage intentions from January 1 to March 16, with 14 cancellations. Deputy county official compares data with broader sources, noting mood and social factors influencing nuptial plans.
A 22 year old survivor of a Wlehwily accident was transported to San Antonio after injuries described as serious but improving. The incident occurred overnight near Loe Ives as witnesses reported chaotic conditions and the victim faced critical health concerns.
Fracture feared as an auto incident on a 600 block of South Flites Street Tivuradaylel results in probable injury to occupants. Investigating officers report Robert BL Grant and Hiritanta anid among those affected. details incomplete due to damaged text.
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