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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1932

Page

2

Three Adloup suspects in string of holdups and escapes

Police report a bandit, a young Negro, involved in three attempted/successful hold ups Friday night. A grocer Mrs Thom at 40 North Walters street was robbed of 15. He threatened Mrs Schentrup at 1715 North Center street and fled after a pistol display. A second hold up attempt on W A Cardwell at 11 South Gevers street failed when the suspect fled. Three teens tried to rob T J Harman at 1028 Nolan street, while Rev T T Janek of 2514 West Commerce street escaped after threats with a tub. A man, 4 of 304 South Santa Rosa street, was struck with a rock when he refused a drink, and Morales was hospitalized with a possible skull fracture.

Wes & Young Negro Fonr Thom North Walters Street Katherine Schentrup North Center Street Thom Xegro W. A. Cardwell South Gevers Street Cardwell Hetro T. J Harman Nolan Street Harman Tel T. T. Janetek Commerce Street Pra Doe “Osis Santa Rose Avenue Morales Robert B. Green Hospital

City News Dance and Lecture Series at Local Venues

City News reportsW Jackson president of Westmoorland College will speak at Garrzo Springs Methodist Church Sunday and address the high school Monday. The page lists numerous upcoming dances and bands at local halls from April 16 to 17 including Hartmann's Security Orchestra Forney's Southern Five, Behuetze's Orchestra and Jamie Klein's Orchestra with dance venues across Castroville Fredericksburg Highland Rock and Hermanns Sons Hall.

W. W. Jackson Westmoorland College Garrzo Springs

Jafsie on Mission Name and Case Ties

John F. Condon known as Jafsie travels for a mission related to a high profile train case. The report notes his involvement and aims to secure information or influence in the ongoing investigation.

DAY LAW VOTE GAINS FAVOR ACROSS PARTIES

In Washington hearings on resubmitting the eighteenth amendment gain momentum as Republicans and Democrats push to place prohibition before voters at June conventions. Wyoming Senators Kendrick and Carey voice desire for a statewide vote. In Richmond, Virginia, Bishew Cannon Jr joins leading dry supporters endorsing Byrd plan for a popular referendum on prohibition.

Washington, D.C Capitol Senate Wyoming Kendrick Carey Richmond Bishew Cannon Jr Harry F. Byrd Washington

Clues Sought in Fatal Explosion of State Edifice

Columbus April 16 to 27 investigators sought further evidence to decide if the blast that destroyed Gov White’s new state office building was criminal act or accident. Eight men died and many injured as property damage mounted. Gov White warned of drastic punishment if vandals are responsible. Preliminary tests questioned the use of multiple explosives though a final expert opinion awaited.

Columbus Ohio Ghia George White

Fragmented OCR Note on Dining and Events

Fragmented text lists venues and events including a tallasing lyntets cafee reatabratite and mentions Antonia fond skorns. Mentions Braet serps Cant Patienje at a Tyee Tiennal event, Part Ray Tinted, Shubin tee Kilirnre, and a hospital reference Wy Wie. The legible content is sparse and unclear.

Antonia

Kidnapping of nine year old girl sparks search in Wilmington

Authorities pursued the alleged kidnaping of Vilda Brodsky nine daughter of a hosiery maker in Wilmington. She was taken from her home and failed to appear at the public show. The child's parents Mr and Mrs Harry Prodky received a ransom note by special delivery warning to notify police or the news papers or await further instructions.

Wilmington Del Vilda Brodsky Mira Harry Prodky

Connecticut Democrats Hear Plea From Cummings

Homer B. Cummings former national committee chairman appealed to Democratic leaders to halt the Roosevelt "slur" in Connecticut as the party faced a bitter 1948 convention fight. He urged unity to avoid political damage and urged party leaders to address the bank loan issue and campaign fundraising concerns.

Connecticut Bartford Conn Homer Cummings National Committee Roosevelt

Joan Crawford Wising On Weason In Hollywood

Hollywood gossip notes tease Joan Crawford taking a vacation after finishing her last picture with MGM eyeing The Education of a Princess as her next project. Other items mention Marcel De Sano’s health scare, potential divorce, and Hollywood moves from Clara Bow to Spencer Tracy at Fox while various stars and executives are seen around Universal and the Biltmore event.

Louella Parsons Universm Sarvinn Cpe Univer and Service Bot Los Angeles Joan Crawford Joan Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Grand Duchess Maria of Trussia Imperial Lighness Ali Hollywood Marcel de Sano Europe Marcel de Sano Arlette Marechal Gloria Swanson Jack Conway Billy Bakewell Universal Doris Lloyd Charlie Bickford Universal City Spencer Tracy Fox Spencer Wee Peggy Shanno Mary Phillips New York Nog Warner Brothers Fred Kohler Georg Bancroft Tom Max Willardson Skipfather

Public Health Nurses End Texas Convention

Members of the Texas Organization for Public Health Nursing returned home after a one day convention at the Plaza hotel closing the national biennial nurses convention in San Antonio. Katharine Harquist was reelected president, Celin Moore secretary treasurer, and several directors named from Fort Worth Houston and El Paso. The joint meeting included the American Nurses Association and the National League of Nursing Education with officers reelected and new directors chosen. The gathering stressed ongoing nursing education and training.

Texas Organization For Public Health Nursing Plaza Hotel Finday Katharine Harquist Bureau of Child Hygiene State Department of Hant Austin Celin Moore State Department of Health At Marguerite Cunningham Fort Worth Public Health Department Ing Mirse Caroline Atkinson Houston Anti-Tuberculosis League George Horton Sue Nicholson State Department of Health M. Douglas Houston Red Cross Nursing Service Edward Day Texas Group San Antonio W. A. King Sophie Nelson Ne- Wonal Organieation For Public Health Kathleen Ganistion A. H. Slickwi Atkinson Mary Kenedy Ewith Home K. B. Baker Edeouch Ruth Carroll Monterrey Mexico San Antonia Washington, D.C American Nurses Association National Organization of Public Health Nursing The National League of Nursing Education Oficers American Nurgee Association Elnora E. Thomson Portland Ore Janes van de Vrede Atlante Mabel M. Dunlap Moline Susan C. Francis Philadel Phia Emma M. Nichols Boston Miles A. Louize Dietwich el Paso May Kennedy Chicago Elizabeth Souis Jolons Sophie C. Nelson Winifred Rand Afrs C. E. A. Winslow Michael M. Davis Ann Dickie Boyd I Malinde Havey Bratlon Ghowell Marguerite A. Wales Chester Barton J. L. Brock Raymond Clapp W. ¥. Walker League National League of Wursing Ewureton Ettie J Taylor New Haven Gonn Nellie Hawkinson Cleveland Julie Teboot New Orleans Secon Stella Goosfrey Marian Rottman New York Elizabeth C. Burgess Katherine Densford Shirley Titus A. Louie Diet Rich Garding Ng Asyers

Obituary Notices From St Johns Episcopal Church

Obituary notices for several individuals including a native of Seranton Pennsylvania who lived in San Antonio for one year, survived by his widow Kath erine Gruener and three sisters in Scranton Atlantic City and Newark with brothers in Newark. Also listed are Allene Zondervan of Holland and parents, with forwarding to Charleston for final rites.

Dein BK. Gruener Sergines Saturdey St. Johns Episcopal Church BM. Pennell Jr Seranton San Antonio Katherine Gruener Eldters Louise Vaughn Scranton Bella Roth Atlantic City C.H. Brown Newark X. J Oys Robert Gruener Zondervan Anthony Street Holland Charleston W. Vo Allene Zondervan Hollant

Radio Programs List From Nations iadeast Chain 19 Columbia

A fragmented schedule listing numerous radio programs across stations including WAOI and EMAC. It mentions music blocks, orchestras, duets, variety programs, and educational advisory notes with various time slots and performers noted unclearly.

Columbia

Driverless Car Halts Divorce In Los Angeles

Los Angeles on April 16 a driverless motor car went on a mild rampage injuring two women and delaying a divorce. Mrs Ellee Weddell 72 suffered a broken right arm escaping the runaway machine. Mrs Julien Parish Wood 73 learned of the accident and rushed to be with her friend while an ambulance took her to hospital. A swinging hat knocked her down as the car wrecked a fruit stand.

Los Angeles Ellee Weddell Miadhine Sparkhouse Julien Parish Wood Heanhe

Ex-Judge Refuses Perjury to Save Daughter in Embezzlement Case

In Raleigh North Carolina on April 180% former Superior Court judge John A Barwood pleaded guilty to mutilating court records in an embezzlement case and was given one year in Wake County Jail. His daughter Lola Harwood also pled guilty to embezzling 84823 state funds while in the revenue department and received a two year prison sentence.

Raleigh N.C John A. Barwood Atete Wake County Jol Lola Harwood Revenue Department

Minots Factory Payrolls Lower

Minots Factory payrolls and employment declined in March per the Illinois Department of Labor. Employment fell 14 percent and payrolls dropped 44 percent from February. Registrations per 100 jobs available at state public employment offices fell to 14.1 in March from 19.05 in February.

Chicagy Fi—Dimnis Tilingis Department of Labor

Dallas Building Fire Causes Large Losses

A Dallas blaze swept through the second floor of a building housing Wilson Coffer and Tea Company and Bingham's Son Manufacturing Company. Losses were estimated at 50 000 dollars with no determined cause. It marks the third fire in the same building this month, after two earlier nonfatal incidents.

Dallas Wilson Coffer and Tea Company Bingham’s Son Manufacturing Company Caused & Joss

Federal probe sought into Ohio coal field clashes

The federal government was asked to investigate conditions in the Eastern Ohio coal fields where disorders led to the Ohio National Guard being called to restore order. The inquiry request was submitted by H. B. Satkeld, president of the Tasa Mining Company of Hopedale, operator of a strip mine.

Can Ohio Ohio National Guard H. B. Satkeld Tasa Mining Company Hopedale

Frankenstein at Uptown Theatre Shows Midnight Moon

Boris Karloff stars in Frankenstein to be shown at Uptown tonight with a late midnight showing. The film also plays Sunday and Monday. The Telehex Presental Directory lists the feature and is available now at Pigaly Wiggly stores.

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Convicts Read Prison Glossary In Ban Quentin Bulletin

SAN QUENTIN Calif April 1 Prisoners at Ban Quentin penitentiary can read the latest crime and prison bulletin which includes a dictionary of underworld terms. The editor explains the average reader will understand the gang jargon to better grasp current events and actions within the inmate community.

San Quentin Calif Taat Ban Quenlin Netlon Isene Ban Quentin Cnntale Ronvirk Cath Gangater Jecgon Aotion Writers

Col McCormick On Program At Columbia Institute

Cal Rutherford McCormick on taxation to be discussed on the Columbia Institute of Public Affairs program over KTSA at 8 15 Saturday evening. McCormick earned his title and a distinguished service medal for WWI French front service after Mexican border duty. Also noted as a publisher and industrialist. Other items include talks on marriage law at 6 35, Advisory Council radio programs at 7 45 with M L Wilson and W A Henman, and a Danger Pintchers feature about Hideyo Nagouchi at 7. The Alpine song program on WOAL at 8 features The Revelers and Bob Butler, closing with The Flying Dutchman overture led by Arthur Pryor. Street Singer on KTLA at 10.

J. H. McLean Cal Rutherford McCormick Volumbia Institute of Public Affairs KTSA McCormick Js Unl Kentucky France Dean Gleason L. Archer Bullfolk Law School W. A. ©. Henman University of Wisconsin Hideyo Nagouchi Hoor WOAL le Regiment de Sambre de

Painter Walter L Falmer Dies in Albany Home

Albany April 16 Walter Launt Falmer internationally known painter died at his Albany home early today at age 54. The artist, born in New York City, studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and taught at several colleges. His works were exhibited in major galleries across the country and abroad.

Hollywood Walter Huston San Bernardino Mountains Edie Woods New York John Millan Vivienne Qgsborne Claudette Colbert Norman Foster Flowers Land Marilyn Muller Prey Spring Wal Feoch Albany N.Y Walter Launt Falmer

Veterans to oppose bonus bill in Washington hearings

War veterans and allied groups prepare to testify next week before the Howe Wrys and TMeane committee against cash payment of soldier bonuses. President Hoover backs the opposition in the Senate and Hoyal C. Johnson, long a veterans leader, will open testimony. General Charles G. Dawes and other government financial experts will follow.

Washington, D. C Howe Wrys Tmeane Committee Hoover Senate Hoyal C. Johnson South Dakota House Veterans’ Committee Charles G. Dawes

Young Disapproves Currency Printing Increases Money Volume

WASHINGTON April 16 Owen D Young telegraphs Representative Patman Texas while favoring a rise in money volume he rejects printing currency to fund the soldiers' bonus Young says an $2 000 000 000 budget increase is impractical injurious to general welfare He supports broader money volume but not by printing and distributing money for veteran bonuses Patman views Young as favoring the cash payment plan opposed by Young who says such printing is not the proper solution

Waching. ON Owen D. Young Patman Democrat Texas United States Fatman Young

Tenement Blaze Kills Parents and Twin Sons in Bronx

A Bronx tenement fire swept through a family quarted on the 11th floor killing Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dombril ages 45 and their 12 year old twin sons Jacob and Joseph. The blaze marked the week’s second deadly tenement fire as another mother and five children perished Wednesday. The bodies were severely burned, hindering identification.

New York Bronx Samuel Dombril Wec Jacob Joseph Dombril

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