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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1933
Page
14
The fragment hints at a philosophical or scientific discussion about mechanical primes and buoyancy aboard a ship. It mentions Lewis Fancey and Lewis Yancey, with misremembered claims about invention, and references Lachrattanes and newsreels over volcanoes near a capital.
The text describes early doubts about vertical flight and the autogiro concept. It notes the Spanish inventor Juan de la Cierva funding his experiments, using windmill principles and rotating wings to achieve lift. It mentions a 1920 breakthrough and the existence of several autogiros operating.
A garbled 1929 era aviation narrative recalls daring flights and pilots. It mentions Harold Piteairn from a Philadelphia family, wartime service, and a flamboyant life among famous aviators, airplanes, and travel across the Americas and Europe with references to ships, records, and notable figures like Champlont Spark Plug and Peary era explorers.
A janitor reports a prank at the courthouse on the first floor involving mislaid keys and a disrupted work area. Police or court staff noted a mix up with door handles and a improvised signal, raising safety concerns and a brief investigation.
A small community service led by Aleph Zarite Moph tentatively announced for Waad Beth with cantor Obie Watt and a roster of local attendees. The event, part of a broader junior B'nai Brith program, aims to strengthen ties among members and celebrate cultural heritage.
Louis J. Kates, a soldier at Kelly Field, faces murder charges in the death of John Scott. The grand jury in Ninety-Fourth District Court returned an indictment Tuesday. Bond set at $1000. Kates claims self defense after Scott allegedly attacked him while walking with Blanche Marin Devaney and her child. Police report detail a knife fight and stabbing at night on a street.
A government unit in San Antonio, part of the Internal Revenue Service, reports recovering 27,322,555 dollars in miscellaneous income. Since 1970 it has investigated over 6,700 tax cases and returned more than 1,000 indictments for defrauding the government, with taxes recommended for collection and penalties totaling 296,000,000 dollars. The office is in the Redevelopment Building.
A San Antonio case involves John Rieti and Dr. Prichard Von Davitt facing indictments for theft by bailee and theft over $30 linked to handling of stamp collections. Several complaints in justice court were quashed for vagueness, with cases sent back to grand jury to specify stamp types and counts.
In a San Antonio case, a robbery at a local pharmacy on First Street involved a suspect posing as a customer and a manager’s report of a $23 theft plus $10.30 in cash. Investigators pursued a group nicknamed the Jivan bandits, while a jury heard charges against Garza for burglary and related offenses.
The city awaits the next move after Judge Eddie R Helms of Mississippi handed a decree ordering refund to about 2000 subscribers and costs against the telephone company. Attorneys for the city weigh further action while the company seeks a rehearing. The city faces a two day window to answer a petition on file.
In Chicago on March 21 the Plaza hotel noon session shifts prime time to nine. Brackenridge High alumni field a game at 2 o clock as walkers Cochran and Hoppe square off in a 300 point three cushion match. Reppe posts a 10 88 read in paints.
In a theft incident Mrs. D. Niclo of 111 West Jolnegh alries reported her home robbed of jewelry and clothing. The burglary occurred while she watched a theater program, with valuables including items from a slate theater audience area mentioned in the account.
Fragmented text notes continued emergency freight charges with references to October and maritime or commission actions. It cites Harbor or rail charges and mentions the Shythery Pacific and a 71.4 rate, indicating a lengthy delay or extension of an existing freight surcharge. The readable elements suggest an inland or cross‑country transport context.
A terse local item reports a burglarized bishop's property with fragmented notes suggesting theft and disruption. Details are unreadable, but the event is marked as a break in affecting church property and a bishop.
A Galveston pastor and church offerings appear in a fragmented notice. It mentions Rev Gibson of a church conducting prayer and preaching, with reference to St Mark’s and Trinity churches, and parish activities on Tuesday and Wednesday.
A local Methodist church designates Wednesday as Church Night with evening services led by Rev W D Durham. A hostess meeting and church conference precede a prayer service and activities. A bake sale and games are planned for the evening with a church supper afterward.
Berra Chwes, 25, Tacaste, was treated at Robert TS Green hospital Tuesday after being bitten by a copperhead on both lands. Chitvex was sent home and later died following the bite while attempting to pick up some reeds when the snake struck.
Scattered OCR text references a seal sale and a slave named Robert within a long, unclear record. It mentions individuals including Mary Coker and Jalarioelho Coker, with vague ties to county official duties and a 19th century context. The fragment lacks coherent events or dates.
A garbled town page describes a city hall event or request amid mentions of Miss Mattie Gorey and Miss Gragan. It hints at a sale or auction process and a theatrical or gala-like gathering. Names and details are obscured, but the piece shows officials handling a request and a sale plan in a humid city context.
Judge W W McGrety of Ninety fourth District urged reforms in criminal procedure, proposing to combine trials for gang related crimes, end special venues in capital cases, and limit jury challenges after voir dire. He backed bills by Judge W On Stokes and offered to testify for the reforms.
Jy Morenn of 149 Guadalupe sicent suffered a broken right syn nod after being knocked down by a vita near his home. Police report TD. The aved site is expected to rewaver.
A Tuesday robbery at Richter's bakery involved theft of mixing spoons and knives. The incident notes details about the suspect and the scene, with mentions of witnesses and local addresses. Police investigation continues with no arrests announced.
Fragmentary OCR reports a school tied by a narrow margin and a $70 debt linked to a battle or event at a Nutlonst Bayle. Names and roles are garbled but reference to office, board, and redemption appear.
Maury Maverick, Bexar County tax collector, resigned from the Central ReNet Committee citing other duties. In his letter he expresses regret and notes his interest in relief aims, thanks Governor Mitchell and others, and mentions continuing oversight of the Frio City road Veterans Dig colony. The vote had not yet acted on the resignation.
David J. Tite, president and manager of One Hydro Plano, was burned when gasoline caught fire at the plant causing less than $200 damage. He was treated at Medical Arts hospital and expected to recover. Firemen reported several injuries and that a pressurised tank affected the scene.
Fragmented OCR notes report a man found dead with relatives seeking heirs or next of kin. A related inquest references a verdict and undertaker arrangements. Details are garbled but indicate a death scene prompt and inquiries into family ties. Local authorities listed unclear dates and locations due to damaged text.
Citizens league leaders weighed several leading businessmen as mayoral candidates to head the league ticket after Oscar Powell, attorney, said he would not run. Powell, a tentative ticket pick, chairs the Central Relief committee and devotes time to his law practice.
In a cryptic OCR fragment, Beverl Til er Cal Marek 21 narrates an unsettled political scene. Orinado Flore Tila appears to face injunctions lasting 60 days with a possibility of permanent action. References to Uselt, Hawes, and Spenler hint at a misread regional event amid a mood of national strain and social tension.
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