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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1933

Page

2

Public Works Pleas Heard At Fort Worth Hearing

Oral arguments opened for San Antonio joint public works program with a $5 600 public yorke project and a $500 000 exposition grounds race track and a $500 000 athletic stadium. Colonel W B H Tuttle San Antonio Public Service Company led supporters while Harold Winters San Antonio Sports Association urged the athletic stadium plan and T D Cabbs Jr city attorney pressed the overall plea.

San Antonio Texas Advisory Board of Pubic Orks Fund Fort Worth W. BH. Tuttle Antonio Public Service Company Exposition Grounds Harold Winters San Antonio Sports Association

Immigrant defendants face high bonds in court

Three Mexicana arraigned on immigration law violations faced $1000 bonds each before U S Commissioner Paul A Lockhart. The defendants named Mauro Esquiel Barron Joaquin Mendoza and Maximina Calvillo. Mayor Quin also sought nearly $1 million in loans for projects aiding San Antonio negros and a new market house, with initial loan applications previously filed by Mayor Gun.

United States Paul A. Lockhart Mauro Esquiel Barron Joaquin Mendoza sAnd Maximina Calvillo Winburn Field C. K. Quin San Antonio Negroes Gun

Roosevelt resumes routine at White House after illness

President Roosevelt returned to his regular duties in Washington D C after recovering from a cold and slight fever. In St Louis a thief who swiped former President McKinley's pocketbook reportedly dropped the wallet into a mailbox before it was returned to the owner by the postmaster.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt White House Alton Wiwem MecKinley St. Louis

Sacrifices Wealth to Science in Local Drinking Challenge

In WECMAR a sensational bet drew three famed men to a cafe. They drank large quantities of a so called new beverage, with one man consuming 45 gleaves and barely passing the door, another 49 in a day, and the champion spending 12 dollars for legal brew in 24 hours. Reports say the last observer deemed him going well.

Wecmar Dhig City

Prison Kidnap Plot Exposed In Kansas Case

Governor Alfred M Landon disclosed a plot to kidnap his 16 year old daughter Peggy Anne near Topeka to force executive clemency for Harvey Wilbur Underhill Rang. The plan allegedly involved six Kansas convicts held for ransom as part of a parole exchange.

Peka Kan Pegey Ann Bere Harvey-Wibur Kansas Penitentiary Alfred M Landon Landon Topeka Peggy Anne Independence Kansas

Americans in Spain Face Dollar Collapse

In Madrid on September 21 the collapse of the dollar hits Americans abroad. A US vice consul sent his wife home while he rents a room. other American workers earn below the Spanish minimum for clerical jobs. The exchange has fallen about 35 percent, with the dollar at 7.77 pesetas.

Spain Madrid United States

A and M Opens With 10 Percent Enrollment Rise

A and M University reports a 10 percent year over year enrollment gain as the fall term starts in College Station with freshman class numbers up 40 percent. In Austin, Texas UT opened long term classes with 3538 students registered, 169 fewer than last year.

A. and Gain College Station Texas Austin University of Texas

State Moves to End Luer Trial

Edwardsville Ill Sept 21 with attorney Geers saying the prosecution is ready to move rapidly to send six persons to the electric chair for the kidnapping of August Luer. Written confessions and testimony as governmental statements were introduced to officers as the fire consumed much of yesterday session before Circuit Judge T H Mudge.

Edwardsville Ill T. M. Geers Ils August Luer T. H. Mudge

Japan Seeks to Restore Army Divisions in 1925 Plan

Japanese military authorities seek approval to reestablish divisions eliminated in 1925, aiming for 21 total to meet commitments under the Manchukuo treaty and other duties. The move reflects strategic strengthening and organizational changes amid regional tensions.

Tokiw Sepan M Japan Manilakuo

County approves 502 beer licenses as hearing set

County commissioners approve 502 of 522 beer license applications with 20 remaining for next Monday hearing. Tax collector reports 17981.18 total from licenses with county share 5903.72 and state share remaining. Fees totaled 2082.75 to county commission and county clerk for processing. No protests were raised during Thursday's hearing.

County Commissioners Court Af Neé Beer

Seven Held in O Connell Kidnapping Probe

Prosecution decided on charges from possessing revolvers to homicide for seven suspects rounded up in raids tied to the O Connell kidnapping. Three men will face Rensselaer authorities for a detective slaying in a bank robbery. Two men to be arraigned on a bank holdup here. two women to Mt Kisco for weapon charges. authorities pursue links to the Albany O Connells in the case.

New York John J. O'Connell Jr Rensselaer N. J Mt.‘ Kisco N. Y O'Connell O'Connells Albany

Terracing Exhibit Planned at Moore

Pearsall reports preparations for a combined terracing demonstration and achievement day set for Moore on September 29 under the direction of County Agent N. Hy Hint and home demonstration agent Miss Bird Boswell.

Pearsall Moore N. Hy Hint Miss Bird Boswell

Kidney cleanses and the claim of Cyac Lex remedy

An advertisement touts Cyac Lex as a kidney and bladder purifier that supposedly removes acids and wastes. It asserts fast relief from nervousness, acidity, and pain, promising a money back guarantee if the product fails after use.

Driicelatn

Balchen Recovering From Appendicitis Operation

Balchen, a Cape Town resident, was recovering from an appendicitis operation today. The report notes the recovery status as of the latest bulletin from South Africa.

Balchen Cape: Town Union of Southh ‘Africa M—Bernt Baleneen

Prevention Is Better Than Cuke

An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Tablets as a preemptive remedy for periodic pain associated with discomfort. It claims taking the tablets days before symptoms can prevent pain, with persistent use offering permanent relief and no narcotics. The ad emphasizes chocolate coated tablets and a 50 cent size in drug stores.

Lydia Pickham

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