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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1933
Page
8
In this early scene Durant awakens after a stormy night, questions arise about his behavior and a party of six ladies. Layton the valet notes the propriety, the guests, and Durant’s plan to wed a suitable partner, while Durant muses on memory, dignity, and possible romance. The dialogue hints at intrigue, social games, and the mystery of a hidden motive.
Durant defends private investigation work while arguing criminals can be helped through notoriety, noting his cases against Tony Gazotél and in Slater Wil. Miss Leonard disapproves and questions motives as a public vs private role. Continued on Page 2.
A chaotic night scene unfolds around a drunken man who tormented a Mexican youth and a pursuing posse. A mistaken capture claim shocks a business man who believed he nabbed the wrong person. Reported mischief includes a cousin revelation, odd housing rumors, and a noisy parade of musicians marching through Boston streets singing La Golondrina.
Dr W W Bondurant dean of the Texte Miliary Institute is slated as a principal speaker for the San Antonio chapter of Sojourners at 7 p m Tuesday at the fanestry fee of the Gb Anthony hotel Capt N B Gusselt president of the San Antonio Reserve Officers association and Capt Marvin Chariton commander of the Adamo post of the American Legion will speak Col Herbert A White,relied, will preside.
Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled note about thieves stealing small sums and items with few readable details. Mentions a York area event and a baritone name, plus stray phrases about night drive and a time reference. The readable facts are sparse and non-coherent.
Police report a stolen vehicle case unresolved as investigators pursue leads. Names and details are unclear due to garbled OCR text, but the inquiry continues with no arrests reported and a focus on locating the vehicle and identifying suspects.
Thirteen people were injured in a variety of accidents over the weekend, with several hospitalized. Names and ages of victims include Carmen Perez 44 and her daughter Carmen 25, Adelina Lroving 24, and others across multiple streets and counties. Medical attention was provided at Robert B. Green Hospital and other local facilities.
A report by Raymond Fosdick and Albert Geott argues for distinct laws and control for fermented drinks versus distilled liquors. It distinguishes beers and wines up to 12 percent alcohol from whiskeys and gins with higher proofs, proposing separate permits and regulated sales to curb temperance issues while recognizing practical realities since 1918.
Tree Officers depart for Taylor with Lt. Seth of the Second Field Artillery and General Eubank of infantry to supervise barracks and buildings for a boom camp. The company team Bulls will relocate on October 20, living in tents until barracks are completed.
Mrs. 4 OL was arrested Sunday night by Deputy Constables H. G. Bock and Joe Pomingu es in a forgery case connected to a January 1 court appearance before Justice John Quion. Detective A. W. Therbst identified the woman.
The San Antonio postalfles, in holla, to all postmasters in the copying from Weashington officials was advised Monday to try to ab last lower eterty lend rates in order to offer further retiuctions to one monthly dight wil Recently It was announced that a 23 per cent sal ling had been extrcled here.
Americans owning lands along Teed Avenue San Luis Patera are urged to donate to fight epidemics. The appeal was delivered Monday to William H. Pintang, leader of the highway allies of the Snen climber of Carmen.
Z D Bonner former president of the Commercial National Bank was excused from foreman duties on the Federal district court grand jury. Bert Tate was appointed to fill the vacancy. The grand jury, called May 1, may be convened through December 18. Twenty members attended. Bonner and Leon A Tobias exempt. U S Attorney W T Sullivan and Russell Wine conferred with the panel. Possible probe into the recent loss of 74500 in state government bonds.
Contes Gwynne, director of the Ban Arccrly Little Cinmter, has called a casting for all aspiring performers. Any amateur in good standing is urged to try out at the Gu aber Ankeal 2st.
Max Grossman owner of the Travelers hotel cigar stand was recovering Monday after a Saturday night assault during the Wallathon contest on Augusta and Navarro streets. He reportedly refused to handle a beer and was struck by a man described as a beer distributor. Grossman was treated at Santa Rosa infirmary and expected to be released soon. Police had a suspect name but no arrest by Monday.
Police log shows multiple thefts including a purse taken from Mrs. TV Campbell at 310 Gillespie Street containing $11 and keys, a car grille theft from J. Dittinor at 605 Howard Street, window smashed and lumberjack apparel stolen from Cashon Dry Co. at 114 South Santa Rosa Avenue, and beer cans stolen from a car at 125 Guadaluph Avenue.
Anxious Monday at welfare HQ as K B Wendler, ex relief chief, nears potential appointment while state and federal investigators continue probing affairs. Tex Alsbury, former appointee discharged last week, defends candidacy amid endorsements from local groups. Bonham officials await solid approval from county and welfare boards.
Public tryouts will be held at Green Gate Center on College Street for four original one act plays to be presented in October by the Little Theater workshop. Eulah Ryles is program chairman and casts will be selected under her supervision. The group adopted a constitution at the last meeting, electing Bob Cochburn as president, replacing Judy Drought. A Silver Tea and Coffee fundraiser is planned for October 14 at the Green Gate theater to finance the fall program.
The San Antonio chamber of commerce board of directors will discuss a 2 billion dollar inflation plan at noon Thursday in the Gunter hotel. The Cleveland chamber endorses the program and urges 30 winter chambers nationwide to offer recommendations to the government. Some propose inflation to release funds from closed and stricter banks.
H.4 Ochs, president of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, will speak at the San Marcos chamber gathering. Joen chamber manager Tort Waney is also expected to attend the event. The meeting is set for Wednesday at Gan htnre cos.
Former Marine B A Meyers of San Antonio receives a hereditary discharge medal after an official report on Monday. The award honors his military service and is presented by Lieut. GB Marlin, with Matis GG Meyers noted among recipients at West White Avenue.
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