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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1932

Page

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England and France Budget Debate Echoes from War Era

A fragmentary column surveys British and French budget maneuvers amid postwar tension. It argues postponing debts could ease deficits, cites a vast wartime transfer to Europe, and mocks utopian wage quotes. It discusses public utilities, Methodists’ political influence, and misgivings about universal pay, Nirvana, and intelligence.

France England America Britain United States Europe

Guards to Protect Camp From Yaquis

In Nogales Arizona guards were posted to shield a construction camp from Yaqui Indians angry over pipeline work. Yesterday the Indians raided a warriors camp, injuring several and causing property damage including torn telegraph poles and disruption of equipment.

Nogales Ariz Apa Yaa Maxino Yale Tey

Farm family massacred near El Paso in dairy attack

In Nome area near El Paso Texas and New Mexico officers hunted three armed men after they abducted money then killed Melquadio Espinosa’s wife and seven family members at a dairy man’s home. Espinosa escaped as the attackers demanded five thousand dollars. The wounded son died today.

EL Paso Lacee Texas New Mexico Bering N. M. Dairyman Melquadio Espinosa Visenti Spinosa Banalis Friomena Merus de Espiinosa Luis Edolito Anareas Juanita Felipa Espinosa Mross Old Mexico Rapinosa Santa Pa

Weather Forecast for Ban Antonis and Vicinity

Generally fair for Saturday night with increasing clouds Sunday. Lows near zero and highs around eight. Light to moderate southerly winds. Western Texas shows partly cloudy conditions with further cloudiness Sunday. Forecast outlines include temperatures near zero Saturday night and around eight Sunday.

Ban Antonis Texas Almut- Tosa

Dog chews off two fingers of prowler

CHICAGO April 2 The burglar who entered the home of L B Geibel in Molothian suburb was a Negro. The intruder’s race was evident as he cut two fingers from his hand, chewed off by Geibel’s airedale dog named Sandy early yesterday morning. Geibel heard the dog growling but slept on. He awoke to find the dog slashed by the burglar with a knife.

Chicago L. B Geibel Mollothian Sandy Getbel

Famous Veteran Indian Fighter Dies at 88 in New Jersey

Brig. Gen. Edward Godfrey, renowned for Indian wars including Little Bighorn, died after a heart assault at his Cookstown colonial home. The battle survivor, who narrowly escaped Custer’s fate, was 88 and left relics of his storied campaigns.

Cookstown N. J Edward Godfrey Little Big Horn Custer

Trio Must Serve One to Seven Years for Abduction

Denver reports three men facing one to seven years for the kidnaping of Benjamin P. Bower. He was held in a shack for five days in January before release without paying the $90,000 ransom. Defendants George W. Reed A Barber Arthur M. Taylor a truck driver and Joe Pannell a former boxer were convicted yesterday by a jury which recommended leniency.

Denver Benjamin P. Bower George .W. Reed A. Barber Arthur M. Taylor Joe Pannell Lnte

Tariff Bill Seen as Campaign Issue

Washington on April 2 reports a tariff bill becoming a campaign issue as it heads to a likely veto by President Hoover. The party lines favor the measure, with the Senate passing it 42 to 20 after a week of debate.

Washington, D. C Senate Hoover Independent Republicana Democrats

Youth Arrests in Kansas Girl Death Case

Investigation into the death of 23 year old Miss Evelyn Patterson of Lawrence, Kansas, after she was found unconscious near Garnett. Victor J. His of Wichita was arrested today. authorities say he left Garnett with the woman yesterday and he refused to make a statement.

Garnett Kon Eivelyn Patterson Lawrence Teansas

Texas confirms legality of new election law

Austin reports the attorney general's department has ruled Texas new election provisions constitutional. The change requires voters to select presidential electors directly rather than marking party ballots, aligning with state law and upholding the process.

Texas Austin Attorney General’s Department

Italian Town Hit by Earthquake Shakes Qerignola Residents

An earthquake struck Qerignola early this morning forcing residents into the streets. There were no casualties, but the damage was light and the town remained evacuated as officials assessed the situation.

Senate Gets Results in Ready for Tax Bill

Washington April 1 The billion dollar tax bill passed the House by a large vote and is now sent to the Senate for early consideration. Estimated to raise over 1 billion with cuts, it aims to end deficits and place government on a self supporting basis for the coming year. The measure faces hearings and possible changes as Republicans and Democrats pledge coalition support. In Norfolk, Va., April 2 three men await news on the Lindbergh baby recovery negotiations, with Rear Admiral Burrage and others describing ongoing watchful waiting and new developments as discussions continue.

Washington, D. C House Senate Congress Treasury Ways and Means Committee Committee Reconstruction Corporation Smoot Republican Utah Finance Committee House Committee Robinson Arkansas Milous Soul Norfolk Snd John Hughes Curtis Dean H. Dobron— Peacock Admit Burrage

Scotland Yard Has No Word of Schoeffel

At Scotland Yard authorities stated no information exists about any emissary or agent arriving in London in connection with the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. Reports had claimed Major Charles Schoeffel of New Jersey state police was en route to England for the case.

London Scotland Yard Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh United States Charles Schoeffel New Jersey England

N J Police Check Off More Kidnap Clues

New Jersey state police report limited progress on the Lindbergh kidnapping case with only standard eliminations in the last 24 hours. Col Hy Norman Schwarzkopf, head of state police, said Maj Charles H Schoeffel is on a special mission abroad, offering no additional details on his England trip.

Ngpewell N. J New Jersey Col Hy Norman Schwarzkopf Maj Charles H. Schoeffel Schoeffel England

Counterfeit Plant Found in Texas Pen Huntsville

A counterfeiting machine for pewter quarters was found buried in boxes in a prison print shop at Huntsville State Pen. Warden W. W. Ward expressed shock at the seizure and said they would involve the law. federal authorities in Houston were notified.

Texas Pen Huntsville W. W. Ward Tibel Chase Bellows Ant Federal Houston

Young flyer Shelby Kriteer wins aviation contest flight

Shelby Kriteer a 17 year old winner of The Light's aviation contest traveled from Fort Worth to Detroit aboard a fast monoplane for the first cross country trip. University of Texas freshman Shelby aims to deepen aeronautics study as he attends the national aircraft exposition in Detroit. His English professor praised his travel essay submitted for the contest and he plans another piece on his next trip record.

Shelby M. Kriller The Light Bowen Lockhred Fort Worth Detroit Bhelby Kriteer Shelby W. A. Maares Te University of Texas Tony Texas T. A. Taylor Selby

Night in a Moorish Harem leaves court mystery

DMIGAGO April 2 A mislocated page report notes that a copy of A Night In a Moorish Harem had pages cut out. Attorney Reuben Freedman, representing Rev. Philip Yarrew in a campaign against booze, found the remaining red covers and missing content after retrieving the file from the appellate court. A clerk suggested the pages may have melted or vanished.

Dmigago Reuben Freedman Philip Yarrew Boose Yarrow Freedman Len Snd

Japs Rout Rebel Force in Manchuria Bound Army Move

Japanese troops routed rebel forces near Mungan, 35 miles north of Changchun, as the new federation under Henry Pu Yi faced its first major setback. A separate Tokyo dispatch said a large military expedition was ordered to Manchuria to help quell the rebellion spreading through several Manchurian areas.

Changchun Manchuth Mungan Henry Pu-¥i Tokio

Canned Goods on Pacific Lowered

The Pacific coast and Hawaii Islands canning pack for 1921 is valued at 140.1 million dollars, down from prior years. Western Canner and Parker attribute the drop to adjustments in production matching reduced consumption.

Pacific San Francisgo Pacific Coast Hawaiiian Islands Parker

Women to Direct Laymen's Service at Travis Park

Mrs. R. J. Cuthertsey will print at the Jaymon's street the Travis Park Methodist church at 8 p.m. Wednesday with Mrs. Seth Craig as booster, Mvg, W. E. Smith Breeter and Mrs. John G. Swope musical director.

R. J. Cuthertsey will _printe Jaymon's Travis Park Methodist Seth Craig Mvg W. E. Smith Breeter John G. Swope

Mellon on Way to British Post

New York April 20 An drew W Mellon is en route to assume his role as ambassador to England. He declined to answer questions and said he would utter no platitudes.

Mellon British Post New York Andrew W. Mellon England

Russians slain in escape total 1000

London dispatch reports Soviet border guards killed Russians attempting to cross a frontier river. Three days of fighting near the Duluster river have left total fatalities exceeding one thousand, according to received dispatches.

London Sovie Nerosa Ty Duluster Fumanin

Victim Hanged After Entry of Woman’s Room in Crockett

Four men hanged Davis Tillis, a 50 year old Black tenant on Arch Maples farm, after he allegedly entered a white woman's bedroom. The mob took him from Maples's place 18 miles away, transported him to Crockett, and his body was left at a blackjack tree. An inquest followed the removal of the corpse.

Crockett Texas Davis Tillis Arch Maples Tillla Maples Tils

Six Indicted for Theft of Warrants in Texas Case

Houston April 2 four men and two women Tokyoboor Lednay were indicted by a grand jury on charges of forgery and theft related to the theft of two Texas prison system warrants from Huntsville. One warrant for 976.82 issued March 14, 1931 covered supplies for the system. The group faces counts of forgery and theft in connection with about 3700 dollars stolen.

Houston Lednay Army Texas Prison System Huntsville

Mexico City to New York by overnight Dallas Chicago link

Inauguration of an overnight passenger air service between Dallas and Chicago makes Mexico City 82 hours to New York on this route, with Chicago reachable in 23 hours. Speedy airmail remains, but passengers could not make the Dallas to Chicago overnight leg until today.

Mexico City Dallas Chicago New York Chisago

Pershing Reviews Army Parade in New York

Gen John J Pershing visited New York to review the army day parade marking the fifteenth anniversary of US entry into the war. Officials said more than eighteen thousand troops were deployed for the event and the victory celebration drew extensive crowds and formal reviews by military and civic leaders.

Pershing N. Y New York John J. Pershing United States

Ready for occupancy apartments advertise low monthly rents

An OCR readout lists numerous apartment listings with monthly rents ranging from about 12 to 120 dollars, including units on Saint Grove, Cicely, and Montray Streets. It mentions university proximity and various street addresses, indicating a housing market snapshot in a city area.

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