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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1935
Page
13
Galveston reporters note Rangers conducted gambling raids ending with six in custody. Details describe arrests during a crackdown in the city, with law enforcement continuing operations.
An old ad touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe quick kidney and bladder tonic. It claims to flush waste, soothe irritation, and relieve nocturnal discomfort with promises of genuine efficacy and low price. The copy highlights symptoms like frequent urination, cramps, headaches, and damp palms.
J. L. Johns, International past president and writer, told Kiwanians in the Municipal Auditorium that the United States is overwhelmed by dense laws and procedural barriers. He contrasted England’s legal simplification 60 years ago with American overreach and warned of rising crime among young men, urging reform to reduce restraints.
Berlin May 2 The Reichstag address by Hitler promised peace but opened a conscription plan for a large peace time army. Analysts say it may delay arms buildup while preparing a future conflict. The decree enlists men 18 to 45 for one year and limits Jewish service except in special cases.
German leader outlines 13 points on peace and cooperation including upholding Versailles terms, Locarno ties, collective security, non aggression pacts, air and naval limits, and preventing foreign interference. Emphasizes readiness for treaties but rejects one sided impositions and aims to curb civilian bombings.
Society notes announce the June 10 wedding of Miss Elizabeth Henderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Vick Henderson to Harold Putnam librarian at Hawthorne Dunlar School graduate of San Antonio Junior College and University of Texas. Both are from pioneer Texas families and will live in Atamo Heights after marriage.
Across Europe reactions varied from cordiality in London to denunciations in Vienna and silent official response in Paris. Vienna newspapers condemned Hitler's Austrian policy while Rome saw hints of nonparticipation in a Danubian conference as disappointing. Gent via League circles viewed the speech as moderate and clarifying, though Lithuanians labeled it aggressive yet hopeful on non repression and German-Lithuanian ties.
A barbershop patron was wounded in the neck during an accidental shooting at Oriental Nite Club in Laredo. Deputy Sheriff D. Hardy tried to arrest Guadalupe Rodrigues and fired, injuring Euselio Valdez who was treated for a flush wound. Rodrigues and Valdes were taken to Robert B. Green hospital. Rodrigues booked for disturbing the peace and resisting arrest.
Hickman, chief justice of the East land Court of Givi, was appointed a member of the higher appeals commission to serve the unexpired term of Justice Rieherderlig recently named an associate justice of the Supreme Court. The six year term begins June 1939.
Police questioned Mary Krafick about gypsy thefts after fortune reading in Cleveland. Retired officer Charles Merwe and family dealt with the incident as the river flood worsened downstream. Red River and Guadalupe River waters rose, threatening homes and crops valued in the hundreds.
ATLANTA. A violent confrontation ends with the ax-wielding attacker incapacitated and hospitalized. Henry Hornes attacked Lawrence Hacren with an ax while Hacren defended with a razor. Police responded as the men fought for several minutes before Hornes was wounded and taken to a hospital for treatment.
Mr H Webb of Kilgore Texas reports severe morning fatigue headaches and worn out feeling before using Black Draught a vegetable laxative tonic. He says after taking a few doses he feels relief and recommends the product sold in 25 cent packages.
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