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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1932

Page

7

Auto strike kills child at carnival crowd watches

A six year old girl, Micaelo Medina, dies after being struck by a car while spectators watched a high diving ladder collapse at a carnival on Milam Square. Ten year old Manuel Gilberto is injured when a ladder accident at the same show collapses. Police report the driver was arrested. Several others, Sid Connell Tom Trevino and Jesus Guardo, suffer minor injuries in separate incidents nearby.

Micaelo Medina Juan Medina West Commerce Street Byan Manuel Gilberto Granada South Brazos Milam Square Hen Manton Gilberto Boy Poe Robert D. Green Uttle Medina Siriver Sid J. Connell Tay Avenue Dolorosa South Flores Streets Robert B. Green Hospital Tom Trevino Big Foot Street Broadway Brackenridge Park Jesus Guardo Monterey Street

The Open Forum and Local Editorial Letters

The Open Forum urges citizens to exercise voting rights to influence economic salvation and criticizes foreign-born voters. A reader advocates more men teachers in San Antonio schools, arguing female-dominated teaching harms boys and calls the board of education to hire more men.

the Light L. A San Antonio Board of Education N.o

Loyal Legion fund raising query questions allocation

A reader asks where the 85.00 dollars the Loyal Legion efforts aim to raise will be spent and mentions contacting volunteers who do not respond. The inquiry reflects public interest in the organization’s finances and project funding.

Fon Loyal Legion the Light Loyal Legion Enthustry 2

Governor Murray proposes large scale state savings plan

Oklahoma City April 19 Gov W N Murray outlines a plan to cut state expenditures. He says the effort aims to revamp education funding and reduce costs, warning the public may rebel unless a better system is adopted. The initial step would trim about 2 million dollars from schools and departments, with a bipartisan board to study state and local government to be named later.

Murray Oklahoma City W. N. Murray State Budget Office Jaler

Allred Suits Defended in San Antonio Comment

Col Lewis Thompson defends Attorney General James V Allred against charges that he sued oil companies for political gain. He argues Allred acted to defend Texas laws after legislative funding and an investigation, criticizing chambers of commerce for opposing law enforcement.

James Allred San Antonio Lewis Thompson Texas Chambers of Commerce Jd. W. R

Trio Arrested in Jail Plot in Los Angeles

Three convicted felons Ralph Sheldon Joe Frank and Nick Radovich are jailed after a plot to kidnap three Los Angeles county officers Sheriff William Traeger Under Sheriff Eugene Hiscafluz and Jailer Clem Peoples to force prisoner release. District Attorney Burns Fils said a Chicago gangsters group funded the plan and one target was to forge a court order. Frank and Sheldon had prior kidnappings and ransom cases involving E L Caress and his wife.

Los Angeles Ralph Shieldon al Cafone Jowls Fran Sheldon Nick Radovich William I.traeger Eugene Hiscafluz Clem Peoples Buran Fils Sid Fills Chicago Frank E. L Zeke") Caress Agua Gallente Caress

Russian 'Duke' Branded Imposter in Los Angeles Exposure

Grand Duchess Marie of Russia, cousin of Czar Nicholas, disclosed in Los Angeles that a man posing as Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich, brother of the czar and alleged assassin at Perm in 1918, is an impostor. The claimant sought control of a vast estate once linked to Czar Nicholas, reportedly valued around 19 million dollars and deposited in European banks.

The Universal Rerview Ite Hin Jon Angeles Los Angeles Martie Russia Nicholas Michael Alexandrovitch Perm Europe

Bandits' Short Arm Costs Gang 2700 Dollars

In Chicago a five man gang robbed the Pie Bakers of America office last night. Their leader took $980 from the cashier while others looted the till and cash box, escaping with about $2700. Police described the caper as bold and hurried with 20 employees terrorized.

Chicago Pie Bakers of America

Grain shipment begins from Montreal harbor elevator

Montreal reports the first grain movement of the year with grain spouting from a harbor elevator into the Cydonia for overseas shipment. Orders on hand total 431,981 bushels and 22 Lamps have been chartered to bring grain here.

Montreal

Federal officers to move two prohibition agents

U S will attempt to arrest and transfer L G Smith and N D Heaton federal prohibition agents indicted in state courts for murder. Judge Atwell issued a writ of habeas corpus in San Angelo ordering Dallas county to turn them over to federal custody. Deputy B Sooper travels to Dallas with the writ as cases move to federal court. The agents were charged in the shooting of J M McGlathlin and wounding his wife near Irving.

Dallas Smith Heaton J. M. McGlathlin Irving McGlathling

League Group Heads to Mukden for Manchuria Inquiry

The League of Nations inquiry commission prepares to depart for Mukden Manchuria to continue investigations. The party splits with General McCoy and others traveling by special chartered train while Lord Lytton, the chairman, aims for Tientsin and Dalren by steamer.

League Group Mukden Peiping League of Nations Inquiry Commission Mukden Manchuria McCoy Lord Lytton Tientsin Dalren

Arizona Cowboy Divorced From Heiress Wife

Arizona cowboy Paul Showalter and heiress Caroline Jackson Grittenden of Pittsburgh were divorced after a March 18 marriage amid a whirlwind courtship. Judge F W Fickett granted the uncontested decree citing cruelty. Showalter alleged his wife cared for another man and despised his social standing. She kept her maiden name.

Tucson Arig Paul Showalter Arizona Caroline Jackson Grittenden Pittsburgh Lash F. W. Fickett Showalter

Caltech X-ray Treatment Shows Strong Cancer Results

Dr Seeley G Mudd head of the radiation laboratory at California Institute of Technology announced favorable outcomes from malignant cancer treatments using a million volt X ray tube. The statement came from Los Angeles on April 19.

Los Angeles California Institute of Technology Seeley G. Mudd Radiation Laboratory

Burglary Attempt as Thieves Loot Unlocked Car

Garrett F. Burns found his car door unlocked and thieves ripped a bag from the vehicle while the rest of the car remained undisturbed. The empty bag suggests the plunder was small and careless, leaving Burns to reflect on the lax security.

Garrett F. Burns

Unclear OCR: Monday 5 Jobs Seek Growth Across Cities

An obscure report notes progress in a job campaign with 87 communities reporting 9378 workers yesterday. The total reaches 531,218, while a broadening plan and light advertising are mentioned without clear specifics.

New York United Action Bok

Actress Injured in Fall Off Horse

Hollywood reports actress Linn Banquelta, a dancer and performer, was injured after falling from a horse yesterday. She remains confined to bed with minor injuries but is expected to recover, while continuing her current acting engagements.

Hollywood Linn Banquelta Phyalalha Buck Langer

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