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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1935
Page
21
Readers confront a cryptic financial scheme likened to Ponzi fraud as a mysterious dime letter triggers rapid wealth claims and a dust storm of doubt. The piece notes a theoretical $150 target and a 30 day timeline, with San Antonio cited amid confusion and alarm.
A jumble of chatter describes claims of fraud and extortion in Denver and local towns. A stenographer reports a crime tied to a writer seeking payment for 200 stanzas, while others discuss public service funds and a sudden spike in suspicious activity across a suspicious market.
Disjointed OCR style recap mentions Lindbergh and Rice discussions on Atlantic crossing, a 1924 era quarrel and future plans, local jail art display, a canceled Eugene ONeill show, theater business in Wisconsin, and a study club meeting at Central Catholic High School reflecting a Texas newspaper page of scattered items.
In San Antonio and nearby towns a rising chain letter fad sends dimes through the mail. Postal officials report hundreds of chains, with messages claiming quick returns and gains, as letters travel from Kansas City to Denver and Harlandale, stacking up notices of increasingly larger sums. Local residents note chains originate in Boulder and Denver, while a Harlingen case shows $7.20 from a single letter. Growing concern exists over mail load and potential enforcement questions.
Gembler Road from Rustile Creek to Foster Road was closed by court order after about 1000 yards were affected. Commission chair Thomas H Abbott stated local property owners petitioned for the closure to avoid building a bridge and the road will remain shut to prevent costly reconstruction.
A group of 14 officers and men from the German training cruiser Karlsruhe visited San Antonio to honor the Alamo defenders 100 years after their deaths. They stood in formation, bowed, and laid a wreath at the shrine, then toured local sites including an airfield and a post office, while praising Randolph Field’s training provisions.
A Lake Erie island near Sandusky Ohio named Eastram is a man made curiosity formed about 25 years ago when Louis Wagner grounded on a sandbar and built an island by staking, laying planks and adding chips. The sand deposit grew into a 12 building skyline with trees, becoming a notable local oddity.
A garbled account from Ort y Missouri recounts a controversial dime chain letter scheme linked to whisky sales. Reports describe figures discussing dimes and shares, with claims of a Kansas City physician involvement and a potential $100 payout per share. Officials say details are unclear but warn of fraudulent schemes spreading via letters and packages.
The COG In Lie operation and Eighth Corps area plan major monthly expenditures after July when troop pay and admin costs total about 2.25 million dollars. A large bill covers Uncle Sam’s grocery needs at roughly 6.25 million per quarter, with setup costs estimated around 3 million to build and equip 920 army units and storage for living quarters. Rail and food supply plans foresee substantial activity and markets for growers as operations expand.
The Rev W S Fisher will preach a special sermon during daily revival services for Boy Scouts at Denver Heights Wethin list QuuVch Thursday night. Bakers are invited to accompany the scouts, announced Fisher, pastor.
The Rev. Bro. Ghariés Huebert visited his brother Bro. Michel Huebert, university treasurer, at St Marys university to convalesce from illness. The Rev. Bro. Chles Hueper is principal of McBride High School in St Louis.
Secoid Léoul Matia T. McGehes, a nurse at For Bam Houston, has been ordered home for retirement after six years in the army nurses corps. Her home is Galveston.
Detective O P Heikens reported for work on a bicycle theft detus at his home garage. While replacing a muffler the jack slipped trapping his chest under the car then pinioning him to the floor. Heikens freed himself with aid from his wife and suffered shock and bruises.
Rabbi Ephraim Fi wil deliver the Ane and, of his series on present-day problems, at Temple DetroEl Friday at 2 p m in weekly services. The lecture will discuss the new drama Hein From Teaven by SN Behrman with six selections. Dr Friveh will preach again Saturday at 10 30 am, expected Hast Thod
A jury trying Curtis Gurk man of Houston for an attack on a 13 year old girl from Houston was discharged after a deadlock. Judge McCrory announced the jury would be allowed to reach a verdict later or a nominal trial. The case stemmed from an incident near Ft Sam Houston.
In a Fifth Avenue confrontation involving Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, and Laura Morgan, tensions erupted as custody of Gloria's child is challenged. The dramatic meeting exposed family rifts, reputations, and long-hidden histories surrounding the Vanderbilts and Whitney clan.
Tuapen received treatment at Robert B. Green hospital Thiraday after a beating by assailants on Guadalupe street. E Dominsuez of 1602 Guadalupe street was cut above the eye and head, bruised, while J B Pulido of 1022 Chihushua street was beaten severely.
Harlandale Girl Reserves re elected Ruby Tavist Bevonald as president on Thursday. Other officers named include Maxine Stirson Viet president Acen Armstrong secretary Lilian Schick treasurer Jewel Vana council representative Atva Jim Bailey Brite Martin as sponsor.
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