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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
21
An Associated Press wire from the San Antonio Light describes a dramatic moment as London begins reading the ambassador's message to San Antonio. The AP machine hiccups during the Senator Cutting story, causing a brief tension before it resumes.
The fragmentary prose discusses Australian slang as a model for American usage, notes on drink culture from San Antonio to speakeasies, and references writers like Hemingway and Lawton. It includes portraits of various figures and a wandering critique of contemporary literary drinking habits.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Red Oliphant preserving a drawing collection, Elopement rumors in New Braunfels, and a Western Union display error on Marys Street. It references Miss Clara Calling, a Mother’s Day envelope, and a cryptic Telegram sample, with unclear dates or precise events.
Z. D. Whitecatt named general agent for the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railway company in San Antonio. Appointment effective May 1. Whitecatt previously city freight agent for seven years and had a total of fourteen years with the Santa Fe, starting at Plainview in June 1916.
Rescuers on Medina Lake search after Ernest Dulling 5 drowns in deep water off Yoo Wikow Street. Firemen Capt A M Teckelberr and crew F J Ross and F Bagman began recovery efforts late Tuesday afternoon, continuing into Wednesday night. Dulling, a heart attack victim while camping, vanished while swimming near the dam five miles above the dam with his brother Max and two coworkers.
Mrs M R Borve of 1201 Berowin Way attends funerals in Austin for Ava and her brothers Lyman J and George Bailey, with travel planned Thursday.
Fort Sam unit captured the trophy for top performance in a shooting competition. Company M earned bronze for a machine gun group and $242 was added to its fund from prize money. Presentation was made by Ninth Infantry commander Colonel Mason and Lieutenant Webb accepted for the company.
Police report a local bandit struck three more residences, with loot including clothing, jewelry, watches, a purse, and a pin valued at 140 dollars. Victims include Mrs. Griffen, Mrs. Buskhardt, and Mrs. Pik, among others, as authorities pursue the suspect.
Magiatco Rodrigues, a leader among pecan shelter strikers, was fined $10 plus costs or $2150 for abusive language in Justice Lip Perce Bat Corrigan's court on April 80. He testified to deny the charges from the witness stand at the trial.
Federal and state courtroom actions involve Cunningham Bonner and others in criminal cases. Judge John H. Guasughaze and officials discuss whether to prosecute in state court or federal court, citing double jeopardy and fairness concerns. Preliminary indictments from 1993 list conspiracy to receive and conceal stolen government funds, naming Banner Cunningham Marion Hilly Roys ter Brace Ryd Tam Flynon Te Lamas and others.
Three young girls aged 12 and 8 from Leal and Pecos were missing for 24 hours after an all night police and parent search. Reports say they were seen near Ogden School on 2100 Finiz Street Wednesday morning before their disappearance. Parents alerted after they did not return home.
The article notes a St Marys University man earning U S honors and mentions involvement with Catholic organizations. Details are obscured by garbled text, but references to Rev Gerald Subueyyy and executive board membership in a Catholic conference are included, with unclear dates or locales.
Officials reported a water supply disruption at the Woodlawn Flan Perilco fish hatchery. Thousands of fish in the Woodla wn lake hatchery suffered as water intake from the swimming pocket stopped and lake level fell about half a foot. Pumps were ordered to restore fresh water and protect the stock.
The Loyal No. 18% Nathan Pefiera Ition of Systaffion led the annual election with WV G Singin' reappointed as president for a third term. Hem was wheeled vice president and T. F. Ele ley secretary, Titty and Lee Engin named as delegates to the tonnel convention in Atlanta on September 2.
Delavan 24 of 405 West Gummerce shest was jailed on charges of assault with firearms and possessing a prohibited weapon after a confrontation with Artie Costilow at a police station. Costilow reported being held up at 112 South Santa Rese Avenue before Delavan allegedly identified himself as an officer and took him to headquarters. Dukes, 421 East Nueva alseel, said he was beaten by Delavan Thursday morning. both men faced potential prosecutions pending further action.
Brady plans to move into the Morgan residence at 300 Ala Meta Circle after purchasing the property for a price announced this week. The case involves William F. Morgan in a child custody dispute over his 11 year old son. Brady expects to establish the home alongside previous occupants and owners in Houston at St Mary’s Streets.
W. E. Bivins was elected president of the San Antonio Wholesale Credit Men's Association at its annual meeting. Other officers named include James Caldwell and A. O. Cody as vice presidents, Harry A. Tirshberg as secretary-manager, and George O. Allensworth among several directors.
Folk Spring, attorney for Alice Traylor Morgan Goullerly, seeks 700 in attorney fees in Texas. He alleges total service charges of 1100 and partial payment received. The suit targets the child’s mother and H K Duse, with Willand Murgatl of Houston and San Antonio as involved parties. Custody order dated 1833 awarded Morgan custody of their 11-year-old son Willam.
A garbled OCR note references Amelia Earhart and a Mexico departure, noting an altitude gain before takeoff and a rapid ascent after liftoff. It mentions Roosevelt, Paris, Moscow, and a Behring Strait trip, with casual allusions to women’s clubs and whalers, suggesting broad publicity and awaited events.
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