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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1933
Page
12
Arthur Brisbane comments on a new era of work and optimism as the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago drives prosperity. Noting rising prices, boosted retail demand, and large attendance, the piece discusses policy shifts, rugged individualism, and international tensions shaping America’s path forward.
Sky Top Pennsylvania September 5 7 A nest record of consecutive loops in a glider was claimed by J K Jack O Meara of New York after making 43 circles during a 71 minute flight. He was towed to an altitude of 8700 feet by a Philadelphia pilot.
Severo tremor described as the worst in a century hit Seeahmany province near Sinanghat, China, on September 6. Initial reports speak of massive loss of life and extensive property damage across the area amid delayed Chinese dispatches.
Cuba's revolutionary government resigns after a bloodless coup d etat. Soldiers sailors and police seize control, detain officers, and place machine guns at Havana street corners. Intervention from the United States is considered as ships head to the region amid mounting tensions.
Partly cloudy with likely showers Tuesday night and Wednesday. Lows around 40s Tuesday night and highs near 80 on Wednesday. Northeast to east winds light to moderate. In East Texas and West Texas variably cloudy with scattered rain, diminishing winds later. Continuous city notice continues on page 3.
Edinburg reports 65 percent of a 6 million dollar citrus fruit crop ruined by a coastal hurricane. W L Nolen, Western Union chief operator at McAllen, described the disaster as winds and rain tore through the area. Downtown Edinburg business houses suffered about 15000 in damage while streets and highways were extensively damaged as well.
Reports from the lower Rio Grande valley describe a tropical hurricane with winds around 80 miles per hour hammering Brownsville and nearby towns. Seawater surge caused extensive property damage and power outages while several buildings were damaged in San Ignacio and other communities along the coast.
Feeble distress signals from an amateur radio operator in Brownsville, struck by the Gulf coast lure, were the only communication received at 10 p m Tuesday. Local operator James Yantis reported contacting an Arizona station that relayed continuous distress calls from the Brownsville operator Tuesday morning. Amateurs stationed at their posts Tuesday constantly called the Browneville call letters.
In New York on September 5 the U S dollar rose to about 8.84 francs, up from 6 001 francs on Saturday and 7 270 francs a month ago. Bar gold in London stood at 130 shillings 4 pence per ounce, producing an American value near 93.98.
Washington, Sept. 5 weather bureau issued a storm warning detailing southeast storm warnings ordered at 3:30 a m for Jacksonville to Charleston with warnings reduced to small craft from Tampa to Cedar Keys Florida. A disturbance about 76 miles east of Apalachi cola moving north northwest about 10 mph with center near Thomasville Georgia by noon. West Gulf disturbance moved inland near Brownsville Texas and possibly further inland.
Refugees from the Texas coast flood into San Antonio joining victims from Houston Corpus Christi Galveston and Brownsville. About 80 people registered at downtown hotels with more arriving overnight by car and train as residents weigh whether to return home pending fuller hurricane reports.
Viscount Grey of Fallodon once foreign secretary lies gravely ill after days of illness. Reports say he slept fitfully and remained weak and conscious at times during the night. Attendants and observers express grave concern for his condition as he rests in his room.
An eye witness accounts severe gale damage in the Rio Grande Valley around Edinburg. Winds 50 to 100 miles per hour uprooted trees, downed lines, shattered buildings, flooded roads, and widespread crop losses near McAllen and Melnburg. Reports describe crippled telephone service and total disruption of mail and rail office operations as the storm raged toward 50 to 60 miles per hour in Edinburg.
A tropical hurricane of great strength roared from the Gulf, severing Brownsville from the outside world and causing widespread damage along 200 miles of the Texas coast. Corpus Christi suffered eight-foot tides, wrecked causeways and damaged piers as residents fled to high ground and relief efforts mobilized.
Fragmented OCR notes list monthly rents and addresses including 1112 Fulton 820.00 and 414.00 month at Adams 1241 Tow We Woodlawn Nollywood. Mentions 30:00 waer 1207 320 and week schedules. Announces SCHOOLS OPENED TODAY with reference to housing and apartments and people seeking haven.
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