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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1932
Page
5
Police Commissioner Mulrooney presented Mayor Walker with a yearly crime review showing murder and manslaughter rising 16.1 percent in New York City in 1931. Total homicides reached 292, 98 more than 1930, with overall murder and manslaughter at 489 as unemployment was blamed for the surge.
Houston reports a theft suspect, Jeans Gomez about 35, was killed by officer Whatley after Gomez attacked during questioning yesterday. The incident occurred early yesterday as Whatley attempted to question Gomez who reportedly brandished a knife.
An open forum letter to the editor argues that veterans deserve immediate full payment of the soldier bonus. The writer contends wartime service saved the country and criticizes opposition while noting Senate and Congress approved two billion dollars to aid financiers.
A reader questions officials pay, asking why office holders do not cut their salaries. The letter discusses line lock systems and contrasts Hoover and Morgan, suggesting even reduced pay would still be better than many workers. A. T. Larson signs the note.
Thieves knocked out three show windows causing $1000 damage and stole contents Sunday night. Two suspects grabbed clothing from Penner's store at 71 West Commerce. A rock shattered Ben Litwin's store at 124 South Flores. clothing vanished. A. de la Santos awoke to glass in Beyers' shop at 1224 El Paso Street as thieves fled. Detectives Vel and Frank Moore investigated the repeated rock throw pattern.
Chicago April 4 A 30 year old man confessed to bank robberies in over a dozen cities from Ohio to California 1923 1931 and cleared unsolved records. Donald Loftus 40 was captured in Mishawaka Indiana after a jealous sweetheart allegedly tipped off authorities. He claimed a $100000 haul financed his lavish life including three largely illegitimate marriages. He said he acted to entertain women.
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