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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1932

Page

2

Slot Machine War Reignites In Kret Benar County

County and district officials in Kret Benar announce a renewed crackdown on slot machines in San Antonio area residences and speakeasies. Sheriff Hausser pledges cooperation while investigators seize age restricted devices, marking the first renewed enforcement in two years after a federal injunction lapsed.

Kret Benar Ber Ueir San Antonio Walter Tynan D. F B. Davis Hausser Albert Hausser O. E. Plack O. O. Bachtel Feminal Circuit Cour of Appeals

Aviation Fields Attract Youth Held for Mother

Paul Ceslow a 16 year old from Phoenix Arizona eager for aviation was taken into custody in San Antonio after hitchhiking to visit air fields. His mother arranged action with local authorities and plans a tour of area fields before returning him home.

Paul Ceslow Phoenis Aris Bexar County Edward Mabtrito San Antonio Madrito Piaits

Returns Unharmed Dr. Alfred E Budde

Dr. Alfred E Budde of North Chicago has returned home unharmed after a disappearance or alarming event. Details remain sparse but authorities confirm his safe return.

Alfred E. Budde North Chicago

Invest in a business amidst San Antonio growth ad

Classified notice promotes buying into a private business in San Antonio noting growth prospects. The brief signals an investment opportunity and references a Light Glass used asset sale and a contact channel through the classifieds.

San Antonio

Death claims native of SA William H McRae

William Henry McRae 6 year old retired salesman and Spanish American War veteran died at his home 824 Lee Hall Street. A life long resident, funeral at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Hagy and McColum chapel with Rev. John Robinson officiating. Survived by two sons Hand R McRae and a daughter Mrs A E Hitzfelder, two brothers J R McRae and C C McRae, four sisters Mesdames T J Jett R E Chrome B J Rowe and J S Caldwell.

William Henry McRae Lee Hall Street Waas Hagy and McColum Chapel John Robinson McRae Hand R. W. McRae A. E. Hitzfelder J. 3 C. C. McRae Hird Mesdames T. J. Jett R. E. Chrome J. Rowe J. 8. Caldwell

Lucas Discovers Man Sought by Father Is Dead

A missing man was found dead. P. Linthicum of Alameda appealed to the postmaster for help locating his son last seen years ago. Arthur M. Peterson of the Eighty-Eighth Observation Squadron reported the boy had drowned after years apart.

PG. Lucas P. Linthicum Alameda Linten Lucas Peterson

Stolen Vacuum Cleaner Found and Miscellaneous Thefts Reported

Detectives Al Hartman and A. o Lankford recovered a £125 vacuum cleaner from 2 WL Blount. Theft incidents include nine water faucets stolen from Fourth and Richmond, three fires stolen from M C Sowell, and cigars and cigarettes taken from Herman Sons wallet at 825 South St Marys. CALCUTTA April 12 Rabindranath Tagore laments world speed undermining civilization.

al Hartman A. O Lankford Blount Nasberg Street Joe D. McShane Laurel Helghin Glace Fourth Richmond HH. Stone City M. C. Sowell Crosby Place Herman Sons South St. Mary's Atrent

Trial in Fortescue Home Lynching Case Opens

In Honolulu on April 8 the prosecution outlined a plot to abduct Kahahwai and kill him at Mrs. Granville Fortescue's home. Witnesses linked Fortescue, Massie, Lord, and Jones to the crime as the car pursuit and body disposal unfolded. Defense counsel reserved opening remarks as evidence described a staged scene with a drawn blind house and a pistol, rope, and bloodstains among the presented items.

Honolulu Ariots Granville Fortestue Joseph Kahahawni Navy John @. Kelley Kahahawel Koko Head Fortescue Kahehawai Kelley Kehahawai Kahahawai Clarence Darrew Unl von Amswald

Princeton Alumni Head To Texas For Conference

Princeton University official Twirston J. Davies travels to San Antonio to confer with alumni of the institution. He will be hosted by Major and Mrs. G C Greson at a dinner and later address Texas Military Institute students. He then attends a luncheon at the Gunter Hotel before continuing to Houston.

Twirston J. Davies Meduate Texas Military Institute Gunter Hrolet Houston

Nine Widows Fight for $10,000 Life Policy Reward

In Chicago on April 12 a probate judge ruled nine widows receive nothing from Clarence Holmes's $10,000 policy. The judge noted one widow was the tenth wife and Holmes was killed by one of his wives last June. The award went to his sister.

Omicago Clarence Holmes Oscar Caplan Holmes Hig Sinter

U S Grain Exports Show Weekly Decrease in 1965

U S export grain totals fell to 1 902 000 bushels last week from 1965 000, with wheat at 1 744 000 against 1 877 000 and corn 125 000 against 68 000. Canadian grain from U S ports reached 894 000 bushels, while North American wheat four stood at 104 000 barrels versus 150 000.

Washington, D. C United States Commerce Department

Untitled Regional Weather And Place Mentions

A fragmented OCR style item lists places in Oklahoma Texas and nearby states with scattered weather notes and dates. Mentions Teeny Weather Week True Teeny and several city names such as Cheyenne Arlington Port Arthur and New Orleans with unclear context.

Ialtans Lane Oklabinn Maxton Uni Lmitnd Hirined WDM Kivive Ainattinasy Katia Ailione Mbinurrane S.A Amarilo Amm Texan Mewar Cheyenne Olean Tolan Serer Ett Din Vafear Mani Ernie Anny Port Arthur Pat Mint Tear Rigitene Menie Win Khrevegmr

Federal Prohibition Arrests Reach Record Figures

Federal prohibition agents arrested 100,000 persons in the nine months ending March 31. Woodcock reports 67,157 cases with multiple individuals, 64,853 taken to federal courts, 19,201 to state tribunals, fines of 4,478,000 in federal courts and 1,190,500 in state courts, jail terms totaling 15,417 years federally and 1,155 years state.

Washington, D.C Prohibition Amos W. W. Woodcock Stresta

Oklahoma City schools approve cuts save $186,890

Oklahoma City, April 17. The school board cut district spending for the year starting July 1 to $2,436,259 and scheduled an April 30 election to reduce the 10 mill levy to 7.9 mills. They rejected salary reductions for key staff.

Oklahoma City Cula

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