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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1933

Page

12

Mormon City Tour Sparks Salt Lake Reverie

A Salt Lake City visit described from the Salt Lake Temple to Brigham Young’s legacy, detailing Mormon leadership, sugar industry leadership, and the utopian beliefs and future prophecies, with commentary on the Angel Moroni statue and the envisioned gathering of tribes in North America. The piece notes rising automobile registrations and wool prices, plus rural unrest in Nebraska with farm foreclosures and beer regulation debates.

Mr. Grant Mormon Church Utah-Idaho Sugar Company Salt Lake City Brigham Young New York Chicago Mormon Temple Holy Ghost Abraham Isaac Jacon Angel Moroni Hs Mormon Church North American Christ North America Zion Earth

Fractured OCR note: unclear scene and names

Fragmentary text describes a risky jump into water with a rope and a fall. The readable portions mention a person named Hin and a May date, but details are garbled and uncertain about outcome or location.

Kidnappers Offer 48 Hour Window for Return of McMath Child

In Harwich Mass on May 3 family spokesman William Lee announced a 48 hour period during which the kidnapers of 10 year old Margaret McMath may return her unharmed. The McMath family will pay a ransom and not prosecute if the child is returned. State police will keep the McMath home’s phone line open for suspect contact. Police meanwhile search Cape Cod area for the kidnapers and vehicle matching a described automobile.

Harwich Mass Pegey McNub Heireas Wiliam Lee Neil McMath Lee Lelephone Inc McMath Karwighport Cape God Margaret McMath Massachusetts Hartford Conn Neji Detroit Sckoal John Shaughnessy Weacher Juul Link Mary Shaughnessy Inter- Walon Lake Polier Smetier

Guards kill 2 convicts at Texas prison farm

In Sugarland Texas on May 3 1971 guards Frank Harris and B H Humphrey killed two convicts A Raby and E A Brage at the Aurlem state prison farm eight miles west of the buildings as they tried to seize the guards guns during cotton fields duty. Capt A M Gwen said the convicts rushed from the side and were shot after ignoring warnings. Raby died instantly from head wounds while Brage died about an hour later at the prison hospital.

Sugarland Texas Aurlem State A. Raby el Paso E. A Jack”) Brage Bexar County Frank Harris B. H. Humphrey A. M. Gwen Harris Humphrey Bragg Roby Braggs Owen

Thundershowers Shift to Warm Weather Forecast

Thundershowers early Wednesday night give way to warm spell as a south wind strengthens Thursday morning. Readings rise from a Wednesday low around 66 to near 70s by afternoon. Cloudy intervals persist with light showers possible, then dry spells after midday Thursday.

Slain Convict Linked in Two L A Crimes

KA Adack s rage 24 killed in a prison break at Sugarland Wednesday. he had prior hold up of the Plaza hotel and pleaded guilty to robbing the First State Bank of South San Antonio. He received concurrent sentences of 5 to 70 years and up to 50 years. Authorities recalled Bragg as belligerent, boasting he would not stay in prison longer than he wished.

Adack Sugarland Plaza First State Bank of South San Antonio Senar County Bragg Ghoub

Ex-Solon Calls for Prison Over $120 Gold Claim

Denver May 3 Charles 5 Thomas a former U S senator and Colorado governor and long time bimetallist asks the government to place him in the penitentiary for possessing 120 in gold He has written to Ralph L Carr district attorney objecting to President Roosevelt order that all gold be turned in to the government.

Denver Charles 5.Thomas Unites States Colorado Gord Ralph L. Carr Rongevelt

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Cloudy with thundershowers and warnings for Wednesday night into Thursday. Wednesday night low near 66 degrees, Thursday high around 86 degrees. Fresh southerly winds shift to westerly on Thursday. Tuesday high 84, Wednesday low 65, Wednesday high around 64. East Texas and West Texas sections show cloudy showers, warmer in the northeast, cooler in the southwest, with strengthening north winds along the coast.

San Antonio East Texas Porton

SLAIN E. E. Brage dies after prison camp minting incident

E. E. Jack Brage, veteran convict in the Plaza hotel holdup, was shot during a minting at Harem prison camp in Sugucarel on Wednesday, dying from his injuries.

Congress E. E Jack") Brage Plaza Hotel Dent Sugucarel

Desist Order Issued Against Unregistered Fort Worth Finance Firm

A license and desist order was issued in Jefferson City against Consolidated Finance Company of Fort Worth and its manager Jory Weber. The state securities commission found the firm not registered in Missouri and offering sales in the state, prompting regulatory action.

Jefferson City Cmpany Fort Worth Jory Weber J. Roas State Securities Fort Fiinance Missouri

Grackup Fatal to Kelly Grackup

Cade Herman G Davis a Kelly Heid flying student died at Statini hospital Fort Sam Houston at 11 40 am Wednesday from injuries suffered near Helotes earlier in the morning He was eight bombardment student landing at the time of the accident was flying a pursuit ship on transition training Davis was taken to the hospital by a motorist and reportedly suffered a broken leg internal injuries and was unconscious on arrival His parents Dr and Mrs Herman S Davis reside at 4922 Andover Terrace Pillsburgh

Cade Herman G. Davis Kelly Heid Statini Fort Sam Houston Helotes Kellyeid Herman S. Davis Andover Terrace Pillsburgh

Inflation bill vote boosts cotton prices in early trading

In New Orleans on May 2 1971 traders report cotton futures jumping after house approval of inflation measures. July futures rose to 75 cents, with nearby prices climbing above previous close. Market movement set the stage for further gains into July and October contracts as prices moved higher on news.

Mother Persuades Girl's Eye Operation Begins Hopeful Outcome

In New York on May 2, Mrs. John Vance of Haxtlingeon Hudson reports her daughter underwent eye surgery prompted by a malignant behind the eye that threatened the child’s sight. The operation was ordered by a children's court and supported by the mother as best for the child.

New York Helen Vasco Pris Agy John Vance Haxtlige-on- Hudson Tyage George W. Smyth Werkechester Children's Court

Japs Shake Fist to Force Chinese Into Peace Pacts

TOKIO May 3 Japan threatened new actions to compel China into peace. a government spokesman warned the army could mount larger operations in North China if required. He refused to confirm Peiping or Tientsin occupation, but implied sanctioned action might be needed by the emperor.

Tokio Japan Ilf China

Redistricting IL Passes at Austin

Austin May 3 The Texas legislature passed a redistricting bill to create 24 congressional districts. Three new districts go to Bexar County Panhandle Northwest Texas and Central West Texas while Galveston transfers to South Texas. Based on the 1930 census Texas would have 1421 congressmen. earlier gridling left three at large in 1932. Last real D A R dies in Ohio. Mrs Martha Storia Allen 91 died yesterday in New Lexington.

Austin Texas Senate House Bexar County Tin Panhandle-plaingara Northwest Meantral South Texas J. Mansfield Columbus

Blame Gang In Dynam Tling Of Explosives Near Lemont

A series of bombings hit a fairy plant early today following theft of 1900 sticks of dynamite and 2200 feet of fuse from Burton Explosive Co near Lemont. 500 pounds of dynamite missing. police say racketeers likely behind the theft. No labor or union activity reported. plant doors and windows damaged. Shriners convention opens July 11 in Atlantic City with President Hoover to attend.

Chicago Paca Galloway-West Company, Inc Iinion Shriners Atlantic City Hoosewelt

Fragmented rental notice with scattered figures and names

The fragmentary text lists monthly rents and addresses with several figures such as 19.00 and 340.00, plus partial names and locations. It reads as a stray rental or tenant notice with unclear dates and missing context, mentioning multiple streets and rooms but offering no clear action or deadline.

Broad power to increase currency approved in inflation plan

Washington May 3. The House approved the administration inflation program, with a 307 to 86 vote, sending the measure to conference on farm relief. The plan grants Roosevelt broad powers to expand credit and currency, including buying 3 billion in government bonds, issuing 3 billion in United States notes, and adjusting silver and gold content. Conference on farm bill to resolve Norris Simpson cost guarantee. Senate conferees to be named.

Washington, D. C House of Representatives Senate Roosevelt Cnn Federal Reserve System United States House White House Rainey Jones Yexasi Agriculture Committee Sutmer South Carolina Doxey Mississippi Clarke New York Hope Tcansins Grater Secretary of Naviculture

Slain Peru President Leaves Small Estate

Reports from Lima dated May 10 indicate the slain Peruvian president Tie MM. Soucher Cerro left a minimal estate. Friends said the assets amount to about four to five hundred dollars, with two decorators among the few claimed beneficiaries.

Lima Peru Tie MM. Soucher Cerro Zis Ierafen

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