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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1933

Page

3

Circus Returns Bring Busy Merchants and Sold-Out Shows

The Hagenbeck-Wallace circus visited Michell and Roosevelt streets drawing big crowds and about 20,000 paid at the box office totaling roughly 25,000. Merchants reported revived buying and farmers appeared to have money, marking a return to prosperity after five lean years. The show, a favorite beyond the Big Show, sold out twice in a day.

Tlmes Michell Roosevelt Streets Hagenbeck-Wallace Jess Adkins

Lux Toilet Soap and Skin Beauty Claims

Prominent actress Irene Dunne inspires a beauty tip using Lux Toilet Soap. The ad claims 9 out of 10 screen stars endorse it, explaining scientists say gentle cleansing preserves youthful skin and that a fragrant white soap contains nourishing elements for a smoother complexion.

Irene Dunne Miss Dodd Lux

San Antonio Circus Debut Glitters For Clyde Beatty

Clyde Beatty, famed for his whip and risk taking, opened San Antonio shows to strong crowds. The veteran trainer faced hazards from lighting mishaps and a past incident with a cat bite in San Francisco. Nora, the publicized tiger, bit Beatty years ago and left him jungle fever, ending her act with Beatty. Agnes Doss stood in for Alfredo Cadona during the run.

Mannie King Snake King Brownsville Clyde Beatty Mannie Beatty San Antonio Nero Dutticullies San Francisco Nora Agnes Doss Bert Doss Alfredo Cadona

Governor Pardons Two Convicted Slayers in Texas

Governor Miriam A. Ferguson issued pardons with conditions to Arietta Price of Cameron County and Robert Peyrock of Johnson County. Price had a 20 year murder sentence from October 1930, Peyrock was serving two years for murder without malice. Also reported Havana Woolworth windows damaged by a blast at San Rafael Street show window displays.

Austin Miriam A. Ferguson Arietta Price Camerot Robert Peyrock Johnson County Prices Peacock Havana A& Bhomb San Rafael Woolworth

Mutinies Tax Austria Chief Faces Political Crisis

In Vienna Chancellor Dollfuss faced a tense crisis amid reports of a Nazi conspiracy in the army and labor unions. Police pursued officers and former officers accused of plotting to seize arms at Linz garrison for action, while socialist networks prepared for a general strike. Arrests included Reserve Lieutenant Adolf Knitechke and a close associate, with others charged as high treason.

Vienna Engelbert Dollfust Ling Linz Austria Franz Biandl Shenymayiice- Tent Sam Adolf Knitechke Tieuténant Frank Fritsch

Back of Necks to Be Seen Again in Hair Styles

New York editors report rising prices wages and costs as the fall season brings 50 new hairstyles. At the convention the association declares curls banked on top and the upward fashion returns to reveal the back of the neck after years.

New York Coametologists Association Min En Rasi Wonen

Federal Jury Deliberates Swift Verdicts This Week

A federal district court panel of 18 jurors deliberates swiftly this week. On Monday they were asked to decide a case by noon, and the twelve jurors voted to render a verdict after a brief pause. The panel, described as 34 individuals, continued proceedings to complete the action, reflecting typical court activity in a busy week.

Witeh Havi Fiers

Peacemakers Slane Wins WstakEs

Peacemakers win multiple labor confrontations as U S workers return to duties after settlement. National Labor Board announces agreements affecting breadmakers teamsters porters and show workers. Strikes continue in garment mining and fishing sectors across Los Angeles Wilkes Barre Brockton Paterson and Monterey with related outbreaks and police presence.

Ryan Los Angeles Wilkes-Barre Brockton Mass W. L. Douglas Shor Company San Joaquin Valley Galif Paterson N. J Ann Burlak Jett Indiana Rhode Island Pennsylvania New Jersey Quincy Monterey Calif

Dallas restrained in lime purchase injunction

Dallas moved to halt buying 2200 tons of lime from Dittlinger Lime Co of New Braunfels. District Judge Claude McCallum granted the temporary injunction on petition by the Dallas Lime Co, alleging sale below production costs in violation of the lime code approved by President Hoover.

Dallas Lime INS Diblinger Lime Company New Braunfels Claude McCallum Dallas Lime Company Dittlinger Company Hoosewelt

Confession Said in Kidnapping Case In Missouri

Kansas City area report states highway patrolmen tested three men after a confessed claim they held up Dr C M Hodgson of Kingfisher Oklahoma and abducted his companion Miss Ruth Hedgecock on October 11 The suspects gave names Donald Rogers Al Thomas Craig 48 and Nancy Hulbert Moon 30 and the home at 349 Oh Drive was examined.

Kansas Gity C. M. Hodgson Kingfisher Okla Ruth Hedgecock Donald Rogers Thomas Craig Ancy Hulbert Moon

Rangers to Hear Grand Jury in Bond Recovery Case

Texas Rangers Jim Shawn Sid Kelso attended Bexar County Courthouse on Tuesday to appear before the forty fourth district court grand jury. They head a nationwide investigation that led to the recovery of bonds valued at about $500,000 seized from Ford stores and other locations.

Texas Rangers Jim Shawn Sid Kelso Bexar County Turaday Uerity-fourity District Court Grand Jury Aait Rangers Doven

Old Dewey Tomb Sold for 250 Dollars in D C

A derelict mausoleum in Alfington National Cemetery once honoring Admiral Dewey was sold for 250 dollars and will become a public cemetery receiving yard. The body of the famed Spanish American War leader was moved to Washington Cathedral in 1925 at the request of the Army. Jean Cruppi former French foreign minister, who aided French control of Morocco by sending troops to Fez, died yesterday at 78 in Paris.

Washington D. C Alfington National Cemetery Admiral Dewey Yaull Ire Washington Cathedral Yrenci Paris Jean Cruppi Fez Morocco Yerterday

State Liquor Plan Studied By Executives

The proposed state liquor control plan, described by John TY Rockefeller Je., mirrors the plan backed by the Fexac liquor control committee led by M. T. Roark in San Antonio. Backers of the Texas plan, with Representative Pat Jefferson, won a resolution to form a formal committee to study state liquor control and report next session. The state control group launches a broad education campaign to inform citizens and lawmakers, including a front-porch program and direct mail to voters and legislators.

John TY. Rockefeller Fprmal Pervir Sules Comuittiees

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