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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1933
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane and King Fyan comment on labor plans and the forty hour week, while Evangeline Adams and Michael Strange discuss astrology and fame. Barrymore family mentions, Miss Mason's school reforms, and public figures debate kidnaping penalties and justice. Historical tone echoes with social change and sensational headlines.
A tropical storm moved along the northern coast of Cuba with hurricane force winds near its center, distressing the British freighter Josephine Gray about 100 miles east of Havana. A second disturbance near Puerto Rico was reported, with advisory centers indicating a broad area of gale winds and a possible approach toward Havana, while the Athel Foam prepared to aid if weather allowed.
Generally fair Friday night. Saturday mostly cloudy with isolated thunder showers. Low Friday night around 74 degrees. Saturday high near 86 degrees. Light to moderate southerly winds. High Thursday 82, Friday high about 58, Friday low 74. East Texas coast generally cloudy with thunder showers Friday night and Saturday. Wind shifting east to northeast. West Texas partly cloudy Friday night with possible showers in the far west.
Circuit Judge F Marccner refused to annul the marriage of Larry A Teer a 33 year old attorney from Houston Texas to Carol Buford 20 after Teer argued the union was a sham to save the wife from social pressure. Teer wed in St Louis last March and later sought an annulment claiming the ceremony was frivolous and arranged after news of the affair became public.
Visitors mob the Glen trail as a captive deer named Buck sits high on a cliff ledge in its seventh day of confinement. Officials say the 200 pound buck appears calm and undisturbed, and plan to abandon rescue efforts for now amid the hazardous position above the narrow runway.
Forecast predicts cool cloudy conditions and possible thunderstorms for San Antonio on Friday. Meteorologist J. J H Jarboo also notes chances of cloudy skies and snowier conditions for Saturday. Thursday’s high reached 02 degrees, with Friday expected to peak near 80 degrees. Cloudy outlook continues for West and East Texas.
Chicago records show 376 marriage licenses issued in August the largest August total since 1871. Sidney Summerfield, chief clerk, said the NRA has given couples jobs and hope. The story notes Dan Cupid as the latest recruit to the NRA in the city.
In Griston Bank England on September Srepresented anxiety as Viscount Grey of Faladon British foreign secretary at the start of the World War remained in a critical condition with no improvement after days of illness. A rempe was recorded yesterday.
Mexico City Sept 1 reports floodwaters from heavy rains inundated Faso Tet Macha in Vera Cruz state. Eighteen persons drowned, including 19 women and children, as rivers overflowed and low-lying areas were submerged and homes washed away.
A disturbing account from Anne Schroeder describes brutal torture in her family home as three armed men beat and bound relatives while seeking hidden funds. The report also notes Henry Ford's plan to share profits with workers and wage hikes as part of a competing code, signaling a looming NRA confrontation in Detroit.
PORT SMITH Ark Sept 1 A veteran of the Confederacy Thoning Goodwin Durbar aged 82 has rejoined the personal command of General Robert E Lee. Durbar fought under Lee in Virginia and at Gettysburg where he was captured. He was a native of Mayfield Kentucky.
London Daily Herald asserts Japan secretly expands naval forces beyond London treaty limits and plans under the second naval replenishment program. It reports mass-produced submarines with ships stored at Yokosuka and Kure bases and new "Sen Wolves" pocket destroyers displacing 600 tons at 40 knots, touted as anti submarine leaders.
Nine passengers and the pilot of the speed boat Texas were thrown into Lake Michigan when the craft caught fire and sank a mile off the World's Fair grounds. The accident happened as thousands watched from the grounds late last night.
A brief report describes 14 year old Willer Belcher attempting to charm a rattlesnake at a neighborhood door. He handled the snake briefly and was bitten, with bystander Walter aiding. Walter was taken to St Marys for treatment as a precaution.
County Attorney D F Davis announced that evidence from the first 30 young voters interviewed supports filing misdemeanor charges. He said a court of inquiry will not be necessary and that affidavits will be collected as he questions more voters.
New York on September 11 reports the American dollar trading near 68.67 francs, off from yesterday’s 71.31. London gold figures show 190 shillings 8.12pence per ounce, with the U.S. dollar equivalent about $20.50.
Dick Terrell 48 longtime San Antonio civic figure and chamber of commerce president died instantly Friday when a 20 gauge shotgun on his car seat discharged as the vehicle hit a rut. He was driving with two companions, Joe Nix and Dr. F W Sorell, who described the accident. An inquest returned a verdict of accidental death. The chamber of commerce and NRA drive halted, with Herman Ochs set to succeed Terrell. Terrell, a prominent attorney and former Kiwanis official, had lived in San Antonio since age ten.
Classified ad fragment lists KAISHSO APARTMENTS offering units at various rents including 15.00 22.51 and 27.50 monthly. Mentions locations such as Denver and Avondinto with a note to contact for complete listings and placement deadlines.
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