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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1932

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Doubly Dangerous Blast Hounds New Zealand Unrest

Unpleasant news from New Zealand reports rioting in Auckland with 10 000 unemployed men and women smashing windows and looting stores as police struggle to contain crowds. The piece contrasts these events with U S remarks on economic recovery and notes Mellon’s wealth and other markets while warning on capital punishment.

Los Angeles Carly New Zealand Auckland Quern Street

Auckland Riots Prompt Mayor to Ban Public Meetings

In Auckland on April 1 the mayor ordered a ban on all public meetings amid threats of Sunday protests. He warned spectators to stay off streets as police battled rioters with volunteers clearing the streets. Overnight clashes left 120 rioters and 20 officers hurt, with property damage over 500000 dollars and 300 volunteers, including 100 mounted police, enlisting within hours.

Auckland New Zealand Lord Sledlaice Polkn Dominion

Walker proposes nationwide beer march on May 14

New York Mayor James J. Walker aims to rally beer parades across the country on May 14 to pressure Congress to legalize beer and levy a tax. He seeks support from mayors of large cities, the American Federation of Labor and the American Legion.

Walker New York James J. Walker Hell Congress O Wel American Federation of Labor Amerise Legion

Two Injured in Auto Accidents In City Collisions

W E Gentle aged 25 of 840 San Francisco Street was knocked down and seriously injured while crossing San Pedro Avenue near the car barns early Saturday and taken to Medical Arts hospital. Louisa Riemines daughter, living on Quintana Couch, was thrown from a car in a collision on Poplar Street and taken to Robert B Green hospital.

W.E. Gentle San Francisco Street San Pedro Avenue Medical Arts Hospital Louisa Riemines Quintana Couch Poplar Street Robert B. Green Hospital

Travelers Protective Association to Hold Regular Meeting

The Travelers Protective Association will hold its semi monthly meeting at the Gunter Hotel in the Oriental room Saturday at 1 30 p m. The gathering plans to discuss fishing issues with Coolidge in Simsbury Connecticut noting concerns over rolled waters and poor catches. Franklin Coolidge is mentioned in relation to the event.

T.P.A Travelers Protective Association Gunter Hotel Gaturday Oriental Room

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Cloudy and unsettled with probable showers Saturday night and Sunday. Low around 2 degrees Saturday night and high near 60 Sunday. Light to moderate northerly winds. Also shows inconsistent text about other regions. cooler in northwest Saturday. southerly winds in the southeast. Overall, cooler in central portions with showers possible and cloudy conditions.

San Antonis Soast

Fire razes Hoffman Heyman Coffee Co. building

Flames raged in the shipping department at Hoffman Heyman Coffee Co. 31 Burnett street causing about 10000 in damage to the building chinaware and premium goods. Firefighters from 16 apparatus battled the blaze after a Southern Pacific switch crew spotted it and raised the alarm. Fire Chief J G Sarran directed the effort and a fireproof wall helped keep the fire from igniting the roasting department offices and store rooms.

Hoffman-Heyman Coffee Company Burnett Street Southern Pacific J. G Sarran Esther A. W. Leffie South Street

Nine Downtown Rooming Houses Ordered Vacated

Dallas officials ordered nine downtown rooming houses vacated after a general survey found poor conditions. Owners of two additional houses were notified to address deficiencies immediately.

Dallas Apr

Chicago U Guards Against Strangers Examinations

The University of Chicago requires photographs in advance for students taking June examinations to prevent outsiders from posing as examinees. The policy was announced along with actions to tighten entry protections on campus.

Chicago U Chicago The University of Chicago

Bexar Collector Lacks Alaska Plates to Complete Set

Maury Mavericks tax collector seeks a car license from Alaska to complete his set of United States territorial plates. Curtis A Harvey, an army man, requested a Texas license for a Philippines car registered in Paranaque, Hival. Philippine plates stay the same year after year while a yearly Al tag is added. plates from Hawaii and other territories have been exchanged for Texas plates.

Norma Elizabeth Dixon H. E. Dixon West Agarita Avenue Maury Maverick Maury Mavericks Alaska United States Territories Philippine Islands Curtis A Harvey Texas Philippines Paranaque Hival Paneme Hawaiien Islands

Kellogg Honors Briand Memory At Paris Grave

In Passy cemetery Kellogg kneels before Aristide Briand’s grave placing a wreath. The former U.S. secretary of state, who co authored the Briand Kellogg pact to outlaw war, spoke through tears calling Briand’s death a great loss to France Europe and humanity.

Kellogg Briand Paris Frank B. Kellogg Passy Aristide Briand Eriand France Europe Huhane

Destroyer Sent to Amoy to Protect Americans

FEIPING China April 1 8 U S Destroyer Smith Thompson arrived at Amoy to protect Americans endangered by fighting between Chinese provincial troops and Communists west of Changchow.

Feiping China U. 8 Smith-Thomptson Amoy Changchow

Screen Player John Milan Has First Child Son

Hollywood reports featured screen player John Milan of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer became a father. A 6-pound boy was born yesterday to his wife, the former Victoire V Lowe, in a notable family update from the studio circle. Meanwhile in Regina Saskatchewan farmers face new drifts from high winds hindering autos and train service as spring storms blow through.

Hollywood John Milan Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Victoire V. Lowe

Darrow defense in Massie lynching case seeks guilty party

Honolulu April 16 detectives press for specifics on which defendant fired the fatal shot in the Massie assault case as Lieut Massie faces sanity questions. Darrow, recovering from illness, will be in court as prosecutors seek to name the killer and bar testimony on certain attacks. New witnesses join the defense and prosecution as the case unfolds. Boston customs probe searches immigrations officers seek Harry Fleischer aboard the Fernfeld in Halifax amid Lindbergh kidnaping links.

Honolulu Joseph Kehshewat Thaita Matisie Kahehawai Aho Thomas H. Massie Darrow Clarence Darrow Ainess George &. Leigure Massie Kolling Leutenant Kelley Los Angeles Eugene H. Beebe Samust G. Stewart Boston Iha Beith Fernfeld Halifax N. B Harry Fleischer Detroit Purple Gang Lindbergh Athough Fleischer

Mystery Woman Visits Lindy Home

April 16 report from Hopewell notes the Lindbergh case amid ongoing searches. Officials and intermediaries discuss contacts with suspects while a mystery woman Greta Gray visits the Lindbergh residence and is escorted to Trenton by detectives.

Mystery Woman Lindy Hopewell N. d Guy H. Burrage Norfolk John H. Curtis Norefolk Dean H. Dobson-Bencock Hirt John F. Conan Jassie Greta Gray Minneapolis Colonel Lindbergh Lindbergh Trenton Minneapols City W. 4. Butler Ho Grets Gray

Gang Member Held in Mexico Linked to U.S. Extradition

Police said Lucy arrested an American named Jann Hendman and Roy Reynolds, both linked to a gang once led by Joy Palmer Harper. They allegedly carried out major swindling in Mexico City area and were wanted in California. The report also notes Harper is imprisoned in Michigan after failed extradition efforts. A separate item describes a dog attack incident involving Policeman New Wilson and a firing event.

Mexico City Lucy Jann Hend Roy Reynolds Joy Palmer Harper Michigan United States Headman Reynolds California

Missing Michigan mother's fund aids Chicago racketeer

Mrs Blanche White of Rapid City Michigan sent money to a man claiming to be her kidnapped son who had identified an abductor as a woman. Police in Chicago arrested the writer Ben Williams on a confidence game charge, ending a hopeful but perilous plea.

Chicago Blanche White Rapid City Mich Sry Tate

Police Officer Robbed After Intervening in Restaurant Hold Up

Chicago report describes Officer Anthony J. Fitzpatrick confronting two robbers who looted a restaurant. The pair fled after removing a fire plug, then one drew a sawed off shotgun and seized the officer's pistol and pocket money.

Chicago Potictman Anthony J. Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick

Sunday Showers Bring First Rain Since March 5

Texas showers move east across the state toward San Antonio and the Southwest for Saturday and Sunday bringing the first rain since March 5. The Panhandle saw light showers Friday with Del Rio and Tridey reporting Saturday morning rain. The heaviest rainfall was two tenths of an inch. The forecasted showers may help crops but are not expected to fully relieve garden drought conditions.

Texas San Antonio TL Darhoe Jopal Panhandle Tridey del Rio Southwest

Running Watch Clue In Holdup Killing In Havana

Havana dispatch reports a watch recovered from a dead man’s pocket in Patterson bay may link to the robbery that police believe killed 60 year old James Palmer of Mason City. Palmer disappeared two weeks ago after going to withdraw bank funds and collect insurance money. The watch’s presence among his clothing provided a crucial clue amid the investigation.

Havana Patterson Bay James Palmer Mason City Sonteactor Palmer

Eight youths held in mystery slaying case in Missouri town

Kansas City police pursued leads in the John G. Powell case as three youths were detained in Bonville for questioning. Powell, a Windsor businessman, was found murdered after leaving town with $1700 in cash. Powell's bloodstained motor car reportedly appeared in Boring Held.

Kansas City John G. Powell Windsor Bonville Powell Town Street

Recounted Talks Between Tardieu and Stimson

Reports describe disarmament talks between Premier Andre Tardieu and Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson. News saves details from Geneva as the Allied stance and comments were guarded amid ongoing diplomacy.

Tardieu Stimson FARIS Preticn Ned Andre Tardiew Henry L. Simson Geneve

White Russians blamed for Harbin wreck

Moscow reports blame falls on the white Russians in Magcarin for the wreck of a Japanese troop train near Harbin. The plotters are accused of undermining Japan and Soviet Russia as part of sabotage efforts.

Moscow Agwenapers Magcarin Harbin Japan Soviet Russia

Building Trades to Get Wage Slash in San Francisco

San Francisco ap fixed wage cuts for building trades. The plan, effective Monday, targets a 20 percent reduction for health aides and hiring trades. The measure signals a broad rollback of wages across several craft sectors as unions deny, then negotiate, amid mounting cost pressures.

San Francisco

Man Admits Abducting and Killing 7-Year-Old Dorothy Hunter

Selden Kan April 16 a 53 year old Richard Reed confessed to abducting and killing seven year old Dorothy Hunter daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Hunter Reed led officers to the body in a field near Colby after long questioning He said the crime occurred yesterday between Alsgood and Colby and that his home was in Selden Authorities transported Reed to the reported scene to recover the body and continue the investigation with Sheriff Ed McGinley and other lawmen present

Selden Kan Thomas County Richard Read Dorothy Hunter Colby Gom Thomas Ed McGinley ShetWy McGinley Reed

Dickinson Nominated Temporary Chairman at Republican Conclave

Iowa Senator L J Dickinson was chosen temporary chairman of the Republican national convention by the arrangements committee. He will deliver the keynote address, during the Chicago meeting on April 16.

Iowa G.O.P Chicago L. J. Dickinson Repubblican

Welfare Worker Claimed by Death in Rockford

Rockford April 16 Julia Lathrop welfare worker died after a brief illness. She was regarded by Jane Addams as a highly useful woman in American welfare work and dedicated to aid the needy.

Rockford Julia Lathrop Jette Addams Fast Meni

MOVE IN TODAY APARTMENTS AGENCY AD LISTING

Rental ad for numerous apartments with monthly rates and locations listed in a dense, fragmented reader-style notice. The text includes addresses such as 2400 Crockett and 428 University, with monthly rents from 12.00 to 48.00, and mentions HALO and other brand-like terms.

Alama BSE Magnolia Gor Jehnnston Cleveland W. French W. Flussetl Woodlawn Lallywood Ne Moren Simon Tiarandaly Chicago AVA Porter Nynar Plato Federaty Cinanltied Rental CAL

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