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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1933

Page

5

City Walkathon 15 Barred as Legal Fight Looms

Walkathon 15 faced renewed legal action as city officials and American Legion sponsors prepared to seek an injunction in district court. A truce allowed a public wedding of contestants, but arrests and raids sparked further court filings. Judge A B Minor set to hear amended petitions while police raids and ordinance validity are contested.

Dalers Au- Base Navarro American Legion A. B. Minor Fiflyseventh District Court Marathon Pire Wright Canlestenis Leonard Brown Franklin Spears George Conger Minot Minar Gaturday Sponsare Bunday Spears Wilkellion Shook J. W. Spencer Donte Lingle Pretty Mutle Cortesiant Cos Ross Combingstoner Wright Dames Rimpson Miyrs Haiders Cliff Ramschlesel Homer Allen Misa Lingle Rex May Marathon Company Rosa Brown Jack Davis Bonker Chambers Astrut Ant Douglas Lawley Alamo Post K. Quin Lawley Cale Tameley Nami Merriam Aperts

Trial over public walkathon ends with riot and verdict

A controversial city walkathon led to a court trial of Miss Connie Lingle and others. Police fought to clear the crowd after the jury found a verdict amid protests. witnesses testified about permits, and Mayor Quin was questioned over permit authority.

Woolfolk on trial for murder in Ninety fourth district court

June Woolfolk, middle aged yardman, faced trial for the alleged murder of Alma Dell Cabble in a fashionable apartment. Witnesses described blood, injuries, and the scene, with Woolfolk showing little emotion as testimony and a key to the building were discussed. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty after rehearing testimony about mayoral permissions and marathon finances.

June Woolfalk Ninetyfourth Alma Dell Cabble Notire Atate’s Joe J. Nix Woolfolk Nix Wooolfolk Justice of the Peace R. W. Slappenbeck Goodson

Devaluing the Dollar and Debt in the Roosevelts Era

The piece questions the value collapse and wholesale bankruptcies linked to devalued currency. It argues for a decisive presidential move to devalue the dollar by up to fifty percent to restore higher prices and ease debt burdens.

Jury selects panel in Cabble murder case in Oklahoma

In a crowded courtroom, Judge McCrory and attorneys qualified the jury for the Mrs. Alma Dell Cabble murder trial. Woolfolk, the janitor at the apartment, is accused of killing Cabble with a pipe, bottle, and a unknown instrument. The jury of twelve was sworn in as proceedings began with state lawyers shaping views on the death penalty. The incident occurred at 215 West Magnolia with Woolfolk arrested July 5 after a signed confession. A Texas relief official will speak at Mineral Wells regarding winter relief plans.

Negre W. W. McCrory Woolfolk Woolfalk Oy Une C. A. Blastelli William G. Elley Frank Daniels Frank B. Glimpse Howard Sieger Stephen Long J. J. Mahan Milton Yaw C. Rich Alberb J. Wendt Gerlala Mt. Smith DR. Kriseh Alma Dell Cabble West Magnolia Arcane Chergre

Dollar Drops as French Crisis Sways Markets

London reports the dollar extending its downward trend following Roosevelt's monetary pledge. The dollar closed at 4.66 pounds, down nearly six points from yesterday’s close after opening around 4.61 and briefly touching 4.67 as global exchanges reacted to the Daladier government’s overthrow.

London United States Roosevelt Daladier

Tourist dance at Milani building Tuesday

City news reports a tourist dance event in the Milani building ended with Wer- Witk's approval and a 230 Ady fee noted in Adm records.

Milani Witk's Oreh Adm

Stocks Rise on Gold Move Involving RFC Official

Indications point to a payment amount for a gold transaction with an RFC official besides Jones to oversee the process. President Roosevelt assumes direct leadership of preparations as other officials restrict comments, marking the last day of the referenced period.

Moe RFC Jones WAI Roosevelt

Light Clarified Situation Wanted Ad Guidance

An advisory note promotes using Light Classified Help for crafting Situation Wanted copy. It references small costs and Jani Noble assisting copy phrasing. Mentions financial asalatanea and consulting firma alec Ire Light Classified money to lend, with world gold price at 29.40 per ounce and 21 carats, noting a Roosevelt purchase plan affecting practice.

Jani Noble Asalatanea Alec Ire Light Treasury Thass

Creamulsion claims and cough relief misrepresented

An unclear advertisement-like text touts a product Creamulsion as a cure for coughs noting scientific claims and offering refunds for non-usage. It references a pharmacist authorizing refunds and promises relief without narcotics, but specifics are vague and potentially misleading.

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