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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1933

Page

3

Constitutionality of moratorium act to halt foreclosures debated

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals in Texas debates the moratorium law that lets courts postpone forced sales on request. Arguments say the act may be unconstitutional when used to foreclose by contract without suit, while other uses may be valid if they do not impair existing remedies. The ruling could accelerate a Supreme Court decision via certification from the Fourth Court.

G. Tayloe Forty-fifth District Court Asex Tayloe Paxloe Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Supreme Court Court of Appeals

Mother Charged as Services Held for 8 Children

Framingham Mass May 25 The children's mother was arraigned on murder charges as eight Dyevhesky children aged 11 7 and 5 were found in their burned home after a fire. Autopsy showed fatal beating and incendiary fire. One child Paul in critical condition.

Framingham Mass Steorge Ceetery District Art Irene Chester Eugene Dyevhesky Framingham Hospital Paul

Brashears Charged With Fraud Trial In Texarkana Mining Scheme

Government testimony closed in the Wil iam A. Brashears case alleging use of Firmacs to defraud in promoting a diamond mine stock selling enterprise. About five thousand letters and cue wars were mailed nationwide to prospective customers. Defense indicated no witnesses would be offered. In Wisconsin Green Bay a Public Service Corp employee was injured while rescuing a cat, a dog chased another cat to a pole, and in Rapid City a man moved his mule to accommodate a shelter during a storm.

Tekarkana Texas Wiliam A. Brashears Brashrats Green Bay Public Service Corporation of Wlaconain Rapid City

Insurance Firm Wins Suit Over Shotgun Accident

Edgar Allen Williams, a local real estate man, sued Employers Liability Assurance Corporation for $10,000 after he lost his right hand when a shotgun discharged during use. Fed court ruled for the London firm as Judge R T McMillan directed a verdict, noting no premium payments had ever been received.

Nsurance Firm Edgar Allen Williams Joan Man Federal District Court Williams Employers’ Liability Assurance Corporation London England R. T. McMillan

Author of War Song Interred

Funeral services were held today for Major Samuel H. Mr. Byers, author of the war song Sherman’s March to the Sea, and the last member of General Sherman’s staff. He died here late Wednesday of snowman ia at thego of $4.Invest in San Antonio real estate. It will pay you a dividend in days to come. See Light Classified Ads.

Los Angeles Samuel H. Mr. Byers Sherman General Sherman San Antonio

West Texas rental debt bill sent to governor

Austin May 28 The Texas legislature sent to Governor Miriam A Ferguson a bill that grants West Texas landowners owing the state for gas development rentals and bonuses a 30 year period to liquidate their debts. Both houses approved free conference reports after resolving differences in the proposal.

Austin Texas Thas Miriam A. Ferguson West Texas

Man Burned by Box of Matches in Rochester

Leon Reyes, 22, of 608 East Commerce Street, was severely burned on the face and hands early Friday when a box of matches ignited as he lit a cigarette. He was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital. CLOTHING IV DEMAND. Rochester, N. Y. May 26. Max L. Holtz, clothing industry spokesman, said manufacturers have booked the largest volume of business in years with a phenomenal pickup and hundreds of workers being re engaged.

Leon Reyes Commerce Street Robert B. Green Hospital Rochester Max L. Holtz

Major Dickinson Dies in Cheyenne Hospital

Mrs. Herman Klaus learned of the death of her brother in law Major B. C. Dickinson at Carson Hospital in Cheyenne Wyoming. The funeral is planned for Minneapolis. Survivors include his widow Mrs. Tmsle Dickson and a step daughter Mrs. Norman Henne of New Braunfels.

Herman Klaus Major B. C. Dickinson Carson Hospitel Cheyenne Wyo Minneapolis Tmsle Dickson Norman Henne New Braunfels

Furlong Addresses Canopy Club on National Highway Progress

William H. Furlong highway secretary of the chamber of commerce spoke at the Plaza Hotel luncheon to Canopy Club members. He discussed Progress of the National Highway from Loreto to Mexico City with Henry H. Bryant as chairman.

Furlong Wiliam H. Furlong Chamber of Commerce Canopys Club Plaza Hotel Loreto Mexico City Henry H. Bryant

Actress Edna Best Becomes Mother in London

English actress Edna Best, recently back from Hollywood where husband Herbert Marshall stars, has given birth to a daughter at a London nursing home. The birth was announced in an advertisement placed in a local real estate listing.

London Edna Best Hallywood Herbert Marshall Miss Wood Fannin Lo Films

West Point Appointment For Jack Chapman

Jack West, also known as Jack Chapman, has been accepted for entrance to the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is to report on July 1 after receiving the appointment from Congressman Richard M. Kleberg. Chapman is a long-time regional director with the Veterans Administration in San Antonio and a Jefferson High School graduate.

Jack West, Chapman L. G. Chapman United States Veterans’ Administration Bureau San Antonio West Point United States Military Academy Richard M_. Kleberg Chapman Jef_ferson

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