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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1932

Page

2

Editor Named Ua Oc Nator Atlanta Senator

John J. Cohen, 62, president and editor of the Atlanta Journal, was appointed United States senator by Governor Richard B. Russell Jr. to succeed William J. Harris. He will serve until the November election when voters choose a successor for Harris's term which ends in March 1997.

Atlanta John 8. Cohen Te Atlanta Journal United States Richard B. Russell Jr William J. Harris Fue Volere Temsiniér Harris Russell

Seven Men Jailed for Indian Foreman Wood Slaying

Tishomingo April 25. Seven men are jailed under heavy guard on murder charges in the death of Dim Wood, a wealthy Indian farmer. Officials say the slaying may be tied to an organized forgery and stolen bond ring dealing in bonds, diamonds, and Canadian travel. Sheriff Fred Hunt indicated the group was part of an international ring.

Tishomingo Obia Johnston County Heready Dim Wood Farrior Harges Fred Hunt Wood

Vagrant Saving for His Old Age in Buffalo

Joseph Cobita, 60, arrested on vagrancy charges in Buffalo, claimed he saved about 7000 dollars for old age despite lacking a home. He was found asleep on a bench at the railroad station while authorities wired to verify his finances.

Buffalo Joseph Cobita Sobiic Raitead

Special Summer Water Rates Announced by City Commission

New Braunfels announces special summer water rates effective April 20 through August 20. City commission outlined the seasonal adjustment expected to ease consumption during hotter months.

New Braunfels

Spike on track derails Antonio bound freight train

Deputy Sheriff RB C. Ware found a flattened iron spike on the Sablasel track near the derailed Antonio bound freight and sheep train. He theorizes the spike caused the wreck, which halted Sunset limited traffic for hours. eight cars overturned killing about 40 sheep and none of the crew was injured. Boys playing on the track earlier may have left the spike. Special Inspector Luck Sywell and local railway workers investigated the scene.

Souther Pacific RB C. Ware Mondey Satinas Sablsel Sunset Limited Ware Sheriif Ware Luck Sywell Southern Pacific

Funeral Services Held for August Neuse in New Braunfels

Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the residence for August Neuse 68 who died Saturday about three miles south of New Braunfels. The Rev G Morningweg officiated. He leaves a widow two sons Max and Egon Neuse of New Braunfels four brothers Mobert Willie Hugo and Eoul Neuse of New Braunfels and two sisters Mrs Christan Kahnemeyer and Mrs Fadie Pape of San Antonio.

New Braunfels August Nuese Stev. G Max Egon Neuse Mobert Willie Hugo Eoul Neuse

Iowa Governor urges farm aid at governors conference

Governor Dan W Corner of Town urged farm aid during his address to governors from ten states opening the 24th annual governors conference in Richmond Virginia He said that renewed general prosperity hinges on restoring farmers purchasing power a view echoed by industrial areas as well

Richmond Dan W.corner America

Judge Orders Noise to Cease at Courthouse

April 26. Judge Abram Zoller ordered deputies and press workers to stop noise from an electric drill outside the courthouse. He said the racket hindered the court's business and made it difficult to proceed with hearings.

Hkess Mer, NW Abram Zoller Sheriif Zoller

Pickpocket Nabbed in Church Chase

A pickpocket was chased through St Mary’s Ukrainian church in North Philadelphia yesterday as cries for help echoed in the church. He was cornered in the church courtyard by police after weaving through pews during the Mass.

Philadelphia St. Mary's

Global unemployment tops 20 million in 1991 report

Geneva April 25. Between 20,000,000 and 25,000,000 workers were unemployed worldwide during 1991, according to the annual report of Albert Thomas, director of the International Labour Office of the League of Nations.

Geneva Albert Thomas International Labor Office League of Naffors

Japanese Oysters Planted in Oregon

Two hundred acres on Netarts bay were planted with a million and a half Japanese oyster seed by Dr. Thomas Rees and George Dotescis of Portland. The men expect to eventually build a cannery and handle the new industry.

Oregon Netarts Bay Thomas Rees George Dotescis Porbland

Stateboard to study Texas river oil rights in East Texas

Austin April 28 Legal barriers cleared the state mineral board will meet to study leasing and drilling for minerals under the Sabine river in East Texas The board includes the Governor land commissioner and railroad commissioner and was created by the last legislature The move aims to develop what could become a major oil field revenue would aid the state's deficit and mark a first for the state to directly enter the oil business

Austin Sale East Wexes Gover Ross Stoeting Ie Rovernor Milsstari Seyne Texas Wit Mons la Ad Texas Si Premeé

Urges US Recognition of Russia to Boost Trade

Washington April 25. Representative Ralney of Haineis urged recognition of Russia by the United States to stimulate business. He argued the move would open markets and improve economic ties, advocating swift action by Congress and the administration.

Washington, D. C Russia United States Ralney Haineis Democratis

Seguin Man Wins Contract for Division Highway Office

April 75 Albert fallo of Seguin wins contract for construction of the division highway office here for a tid of $674.20. Work on the building will start May 1.

Arum Albert Fallo Seguin Division Highway Office

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