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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1935
Page
15
A Brunswick recording expert recounts a local jazz scene anecdote about a fallen trumpeter once part of the tour. The tale notes the euphoric infectiousness of the rhythm and the musician’s memory as a somber reminder of the era.
A fragmented reminiscence piece touches polar expedition grimness and a cow misuse tale aboard Byrd’s party, then shifts to a San Antonio curiosity about decorative stamps tied to a Centennial club commission scheme in Austin. The piece weaves jokes, local chatter, and a morning call to polite headquarters about whistles.
Vernon Gastle, dancer at the imne Dinner cn of Mie Claudia apartments, told Patrice Monday he was robbed of 140 dollars. Joe Gare cia of 1624 West Satines Street reported theft of trousers and underwear. Mrs. D. Jocdan of Fort Worth said a clock and small table were taken from a parked car. J. R. James of AutHin reported trousers stolen from a parked auto. G. G. Owens of 415 Town street noted a prowler. Willams of 1002 West King's highway said a man's foot injury occurred when it was caught in a hay bale.
In Bexar County hospitals Monday after weekend shootings and stabbings left Bele Funazi 25 dead. George Dutch Zychlis 42 shot in the back at Lin Bleck’s Elephant Bar. several others wounded at various locations. Police hold Metnimdez 324 Lavada Steel, and Alejandro Tenaviges 1904 Teal Street for assault. A. J. Hunter, Fort Sam Houston soldier, stabbed in the abdomen in the Mtata Moras Street area.
Twenty one persons have per ot fitted in traffic sections in San Antonio since January 1. Nickman of traffic police revealed Monday. Four persons were killed during August in traffic accidents, including injuries and four deaths.
A car started unexpectedly while being cranked, striking 62 year old B Skinner of 3002 Sanrmers avenue in West Salinas. He was treated for injuries after the vehicle ran over him, then crashed into a fence and rose. Police and emergency responders attended the scene early Monday.
Lon Turner, 36, a nightwatchman for County Corn Missioner DP B Mullinax, was kicked by a mule and struck in the chest at a red cant. Turner was in serious condition at Robert B. Green Hospital on Monday.
Somerset child four named Marie Rivera from Gonservet is in serious condition at Revert B. Green hospital Monday after eating a poison tablet. Another Somerset resident Manuela Aguilar was treated for a rattlesnake bite.
A purse theft from a residence was reported with details about the owners J. W. Francis and Miss Mary Aator and residents on Gramercy Place and McKinley Avenue. The report notes cash losses including $99 and $10 but contains garbled names and locations.
Listings show furnished and unfurnished apartments with monthly rents from 25.00 to 320.90 at various addresses such as Main Ave 4224 and 3511 ae USF, plus weekly rates for housekeepings and rooms. The column notes broad rental options and upcomingMonday school notices amid a regional listing drive.
Andrew Jensen, 68, of 2505 Saunders Avenue, ends a 28 year stint on one San Antonio route after walking 125000 miles in performance of duties as a postman. He began in 1905, transferred to Station A near the TGN depot, and prefers walking to cars. A parting gift awaits him on his last Saturday.
A group of officers reported Monday at Fort Sam Houston for 14 days of active duty under Lieut. General G. Prescan in the Eighth Corps area judge advocate general office. The list includes J. Baugh, W. Ruck, J. Speer, and others with events planned at Wingheon and a stag dinner hosted by Col. Crosson.
An inquest opened by Mhatice of the Beata 3 EH Tal bert investigates the death of HT Topp found Sunday night with a shotgun nearby. Thompson died of a forehead wound and illness. Vera Toy, the wife of the wounded man, reports he had been ill for weeks. Witnesses include Mrs Topp and her sister Ellen Whittley, with Peery 8 Riley Fort Sam Lausson palace named among those present.
Labor Day events draw thousands through San Antonio with a parade from 126 North Street to Ben Pedro Park. Mayor Acquiby and city commissioners lead the march followed by speeches, games, family competitions, and a 30 hour work week discussion. Wives and children enjoy races, a barbecue, wrestling, dancing, and a rattlesnake exhibit at the Witte Museum. Frances Perkins to speak on wage earners security. Maverick unable to attend due to delay. Dr. Walt Anthony to lead speakers at 6 p.m. Activities continue into the late afternoon with entertainment and prizes.
San Antonio authorities plan a week end enforcement blitz on 7 daily traffic offenses including speeding and reckless racing. Police report 195 complaints already this month and warn drivers will be watched after the first incident. Two individuals were cited as examples amid ongoing efforts to curb rule violations.
A report notes a girl lost 35 dollars at a dance event. The fragment mentions a fiance, a dispute, and police terms but lacks clear details. Other bits reference 230 dollars and 46 dollars stolen, with unclear context about a park scene and an ape costume.
Morales, a traveler held in Weeiey jail Monday, faced theft charges after a trunk labeled from Maric Berlin and Londusy appeared. He could not explain its origin or how the trunk ended up in his possession.
Two small fires caused about 150 dollars in damage to a home on Haledre Road and a nearby store on Nettarene. Six firefighters battled the blazes Monday, with authorities listing the causes as undetermined at this time.
Tang Shon Dy Mouts outlines celebrity lip descriptions by Warner Bros makeup director Pete Westmore who evaluates actresses like Belle Davis Winifred Shaw Cinda Parreu and Olivia de Havilland. He assigns traits such as Passionate Intriguing Voluptuous Penslye and Gongenial to a group of stars including Marlon Davies and Josephine Hutchison.
Suffering knife wounds in arm and back and multiple beatings left three men hospitalized. One victim reported being blocked by an unidentified man near a Broadway bar on West Commerce Street. Another was struck with a bottle in the head in the 100 block of South Brazos Street.
A theft case from Eagle Lake involves a Monday incident at Prank Stevens dry goods. A thief entered the store and lifted socks, men’s dresses, underwear, and 5000 cigarettes valued in the hundreds. There is ongoing police inquiry and effort to identify the suspect.
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