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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1935
Page
18
Fragmentary OCR describes a morning after a storm at a location near 1 Stheart Plaza with road conditions and mentions an enterprising gentleman. Details are incomplete and several words appear garbled. The text references streets and paving with no gravel and indicates overall storm damage context.
A San Antonio photographer, Galdbeck, travels to attend a Hawaii linked event while promoting a promoter and a notable collection of negatives. The Kiwanis convention prompts high hotel demand as Majestic opens a new theatre week and a gala music performance by Moeller the pianist boosts the venue’s prestige.
In Seguin on May 14 the murder trial of Emil Bock Jr. began in district court. First states witness Shep Allen said Bock susequently admitted harming his father before midnight. Detectives and local and San Antonio officers testified. Jury list includes multiple local farmers and tradesmen.
A garbled notesric scattered city look at Minera Wells and San Antonio with misspellings and odd names. It mentions Baltimore Evening Sun letters, Mrs J W Kelly of Holehird Maryland praising San Antonio, Captain Vernon Cassine as a retiree, and odd references to Shadgpalit Oxia and Waco politics amid rumors of a Galveston meat market and a trade name misprint.
An OCR fragment describes a grainy image titled Grant nance (9,9) showing pixie themed fairies in a frame with gold tine, hanging in the San Antonio Retail Merchant's association offices. It mentions a scene with an Englishly erased fairies and a standing figure, waving, with uncertainty about the details and identity.
A fragmented note indicates special rail rates for teachers planning to attend courses at California and New York universities. The message mentions plans spearheaded by G. Woodward and a Pacific flight, though details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A Mexican man in a farmer’s hat and overalls and a poorly dressed woman assaulted Adams on the sidewalk in West Quarter Street. They demanded his money, the robber duo brandishing a pistol and knife. They escaped on foot with $5.50.
A 10 year old, Quinton Swinton, was injured in a vehicle crash on 217 off Hila street near Fairplay avenue. He and two others were treated at StCick Hyatkante and later moved to Revert B. Green hospital after the Tuesday morning incident on the 10 Secula highway.
The Little filly trained by George Towler won the stakes at Downs and qualified for the Kentucky Oaks. Pash Stride of Elmtree Stable finished second, Tabitha led early but faded to third. Other races featured Jamaica Whey and Golden Lyre placements as field sizes varied, with wagering changes discussed by Texas racing officials and track scrutiny continuing.
The Rev Willim I Jayner evangelist for the Baptist General convention in Texas will preach at the Rantise temple Wednesday night and at both services Sunday The Rev Jesse Ly Yelling ton boslor is attending the Southern Saplist convention in Memphis Tenn
The engineer troop sets meet at noon with a focus on Military Intelligence and related topics. Participants include Smith Young, Piller, and others in a formal, scheduled gathering.
Police report Constable Cain recounts a confrontation with Barker after a car crash on South ekberry street. Barker allegedly attacked Cain, boasting about friends in officials, and a escort to jail was demanded. Barker faces charges of driving while intoxicated and aggravated assault with a vehicle.
A scrambled, unclear note mentions Governor of Georgia, a 2001 stage, and third party candidates converging for a presidential race. It hints Roosevelt and others as participants, predicting clashes and crowd reactions as campaigns heat up. The text shows chaotic dialogue about Democratic loyalties and roiling nominating contests.
A presentation titled Gavamuseises is Praypion sits for 1 p m Tuesday at Central Catholic High School. Solomon Caasey Je vice president of the Eastern Innational Relatiors campus group sponsors the event with six students as chairmen. The discussion will follow a formal debate for and against God against Communism featuring Ankeny H H Speler Merce Rex Joh Brack John Matted and John Oppenheimer.
Milecio Reyes Jr. of Mardona was charged in connection with a shooting that left Pedro Saleeno injured. The defendant says a written statement was taken after firing a shotgun at a man in the dark, claiming the attacker acted after being struck by a hidden assailant.
Deputy D Holland alleges Simon Hernandeo, 38, of 1925 Rivas Street, struck an officer with a pocket knife Monday night. The sheriff said investigation shows the officer acted in self defense. Holland seeks a grand jury indictment to ensure a formal trial.
Prowlers broke into four autos in the downtown district Monday evening and police report on Tuesday. Items stolen include carpenter tools and a tow-chain from Selongitur L. J., 343 Cooper Street, tools valued at 73 dollars from J. P. Ford, 231 South Flores, and a handbag with song-houke and bibles belonging to 5. W. Coon of San Marens in.
Thieves struck homes on East Crockett Street and Howard Street and Somerset, taking 3 watches and jewels including a $35 watch, a $43 diamond ring, and an amber ring. Losses reported at Mrs A F Schlaezler, 439 East Crockett. Mr W Marting, Somerset. F L Fortes, 1810 Howard. Mrs O BR EMI, 193 Ont Street. A frightened fair star was reported as frightened from her home.
A national veterans committee of the Auxiliary United States Spagnan War Veter anal will hold a meeting at 2 pm Wednesday in Odd Petrowa hall, IL. The event was announced Tuesday.
Prisoners lodged a Lavmal complaint at 1 a.m. demanding quiet as music and revelry from a slot t an street noise kept them awake. Deputies Matson and Bryant were dispatched to the jail, where the disturbance was halted and order restored.
A motion seeks removal of the order of disbarment against John B H Cunningham, an attorney serving an eight year sentence for handling stolen government beds, with a transfer to the seventieth district court on Thursday and submission to the Supreme Court for removal of the disbarment proceeding.
Temes M. Gillespie, formerly stationed at Kelly Field, visits Wright Field Dayton Ohio for a week to lecture students of the Advired fines.
Members of the Texas Gptymetric group will discuss the Automatic Nervous System at the Lhrir segilac Tucediy assembly. Brant of the Texas Gptymetric will lead the presentation with a focus on eye health and neural connections, as the event gathers professionals and students in optics.
Harry J. Gilligan of Cincinnati, secretary and former National Funeral Directors Association president, urged support for NRA programs at a Houston convention. He warned against price-cutting and wage reductions, predicting strikes if NRA scales collapse. He noted most funeral businesses are code members and stressed fair wages and worker welfare as essential to the trade’s stability.
Sergeant Danes H Campbell is ordered to Beeville to assist in the inspection of reserves with the Nite Helis unit. The move accompanies daylong contacts with Miele, as officials coordinate the assignment during May 79.
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