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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1932

Page

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Worldly Talk and Bombs Across Times and Nations

A scrambled column notes Hoover and Roosevelt as potential rivals, a White House dinner with governors, and a warning about rubber wear. It mentions bombs in Shanghai and a verbal blast by Bishop Manning, then circles to Dodgson and the 100th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland. It recounts a Kentucky execution and digs into evolving warfare tech, ending with a curious forecast of a future air voice from the sky.

Shanghai Bishop Manning New York Roosevelt Nave Shea Mohammed Haself

Alfalfa Bill May Run for U.S. Senate

City April report notes speculation Governor Willahi T. Murray may seek the United States Senate seat. Observers predict William "Alfalfa Bill" Murray could enter the race, with campaign timing uncertain and party impact debated among locals and pundits.

U.S Senate onuamMs City Willahi T. Murray Une United States Senate Strin Atfiers Alito BU

Weather Outlook for Texas and Vicinity

Weather forecast for North and Central Texas shows partly cloudy Saturday night and generally fair Sunday with light to moderate winds. Temperatures vary with cooler Saturday night and rising on Sunday, warmer in the Panhandle region.

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Guard Honolulu After Verdict May Day Chaos Threats

Police hunted radicals across North America as May Day plans drew near. In Canada a powder cache theft sparked raids toward Vancouver, with dynamite quantity reported. Russia warned of Red army discipline while France planned a guard against disorder. New York’s 12,000 officers prepared for mass meetings and parades.

Tis Ansociate Trelon Cormunists Vancouver B. C Asacrost Royal Canadian Mounted Police Amloop Russia Revolutionary War Council Moscow Red Army Kant Pranre Interfax New York Norton Thomas

Mexico Prepares for Quiet Day Amid Disorder Fears

The federal district government ordered police on standby to curb demonstrations during the Jen Sor day celebrations. Barracks isolation, universal prohibition, and streetcar and telephone stoppages were imposed. Labor parade planned. papers report minimal disturbances expected in Vera Cruz as authorities brace for unrest.

Max Crx Chic Mexico City Vera Cruz Mexican Radical Labor Center

Hoovers Head to Camp for Weekend Rest

President Hoover and Mrs Hoover with a party of friends left the White House by automobile this morning for a weekend retreat at the Rapidan camp in Washington D C They plan a week end of rest at the presidential camp during April 30 to May 4.

Pipeline Meter Hearing Set In Texas

The Texas Railroad Commission scheduled a hearing in Dallas on May 30 to determine the practicability of a nine inch water meter on a Texas line, aiming to certify all tonnage and assess feasibility of the meter project.

Austin Texaa Texas Ratlroad Commission Dallas Texas

Prefers Two Operations At Once In Spokane

In Spokane Washington Ernest Goudge a 35 year old man requested both a foot amputation and an appendectomy to be performed in a single operation while a surgeon sawed his right foot and removed his appendix The foot injury dated from a car accident six years ago and doctors granted the request with his consent noted

Spokane Wash Ernest Goudge Jay Oh Tme Andge Contifian Poull

Lindbergh Baby Kidnap Case Sees New Secret Mission

Hopewell April report notes two months since Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. disappeared with no clear clue. Norfolk negotiator John H. Curtis sails on another secret mission aboard the Marcon with Gree, Richards, and Mew amid unconfirmed radio message to gunman Harry Melsch er via a New York lawyer.

Lindy Hunt Curtis Hopewell Charles A.lindbergh Jr John H. Curtis Norfolk Marcon Tgeul George 1. Richards Naval Inttaction Ab G. Bruce Elmira Trier Wessege Harry Melscher Detroit Jong Sowugib New York

Accountants to Probe Records of New York Brokers

A team of trained accountants will invade Wall Street within days to scrutinize stock market records for improper or illegal manipulations. Senate investigators approved the procedure, with hearings likely suspended for three weeks as experts study brokerage houses and the stock exchange for definite facts.

Washington, D G Wall Street Senate Alva Stock Exchange

Filipino Town Wrecked by Typhoon in Jolo

A radio message from the Inter-island steamer Rizal reported two thirds of the historic town of Jolo wrecked by a typhoon. The Remedios sank, the Pilipinas ashore, and three lives were reported lost in the storm.

Zanboanga Poty Abra Jolo Monaminecan Philippine Islands Rizal Remedios Pilipinas

Divorce suits surge in Nevada year end at Reno lodging era

A Reno report notes a spike in divorce suits during the first year of a new Nevada residence inn era. The county clerk’s office logged numerous filings while attorneys earned about $760 in fees amid gaming rooms nightclubs and related establishments.

Reno Nevada Ix-Works Yocarda

Milkmen Vote to Accept 10 Percent Wage Cut in Chicago

In Chicago on April 30, about 6 000 milkmen of the 7 200 union members voted to accept a ten percent wage reduction under the old scale. Deliveries paid 30 dollars weekly for a portion of milk or cream, with adjustments to the old pay structure.

Chicago Arivera

Hoover Winslip Bombing Economy Powers

Washington reports that President Hoover secured unchanged passage of a key economy bill granting power to reorganize federal branches. Amid fierce amendments, about 67 million dollars in reductions were discarded while 42 million in savings approved. Critics fear more cuts as debate continues.. Shang hai bombing injures top Japanese officials and shocks city. Kawabata, head of the Shanghai Japanese residents' association, dies. Shigemitsu and others injured, with details on grenade fragments and casualties.

Washington, D. C Hoover Prawer House Nadal Ynatale Shirakawe Ge. Kenkichi Ugeda Kichisaburo Nomura Shirikawa Momuru

Young Reds Ban Easter Rabbit in Moscow Stores

In Moscow on Easter Eve the Young Pioneers forced stores to remove colored bags and toys from shelves. The 10 to 16 year old group pressed for models of automobiles and telegraphs instead. Officials report only nine of 150 varieties passed inspection.

Young Reds Moscow Young Pioneers Aye

Tax Collector Indicted in Jefferson County

Beaumont April 30. R G LeClerc longtime tax collector for Jefferson County was indicted by a grand jury on a charge of misapplication of 25009 of public funds. The indictment follows his confession to newspaper reporters and notes a shortage of around 29000 dollars in his office.

Beaumont R. G. LeClerc Jefferson County Grand LeClerc Mien Ater

Fire wrecks $3,000,000 wood pile at Port Alfred

Fire swept a massive wood stockpile at Port Alfred near Chicoutimi Quebec early today causing about $3 million in damage. Officials said about $350,000 worth of wood was saved while the blaze remained out of control.

Chicoutimi Quer Port Alfred Phronien

Ancient College Inducts 30-Year-Old President at St Johns

ANNAPOLIS Md April 30 St Johns College one of the oldest educational institutions in the country today inaugurated Dr Douglas Huntizy Gordon as president of Bt Jonas though already serving as chief for the prior year Gordon is 30 years old having been selected at age 29 and assumed duties immediately drawing savants and educators from colleges across the nation to witness the historic moment

Annapolis St. John's College Tollieges Douglas Huntizy Gordon Bt Jonas Gordon

De Valera's Oath Measure Passes In Dail Vote

Deputies push through the oath pledge repeal on a second reading amid sharp opposition. Fianna Fáil and allied groups win by 77 to 71 after a tense session in the Dáil with Corin Cosgrave's coalition opposing the measure. The enactment would abolish the oath of allegiance to King George.

de Valera Thiblin Trish Free State API Eamon de Vie Fera George Corink Janes T. Cosgrave

Germany Plans Prosperity Loan for Internal Tax Reform

Berlin April report outlines a large internal loan of 250 billion marks to fund a prosperity program. Chancellor and finance minister back a plan tied to tax reforms and premiums, awaiting cabinet approval next week.

Berlin Apriau Benenng Tabar Tarlay Catiiet Joan

Railroad Men Rush Nest Back to Mother Robin

PAWNEE CITY Neb April 30 A mother robin was back on her eggs after a stray box was moved from the Lewiston yard to Pawnee City by railroad workers and then restored to the nest by conductor L Nuckols and brakeman A Kennedy and others in a brief yard incident aboard a freight car traveling through the line.

Mother Pawnee City Neb Lewiston Yards A. B. Kennedy L. Nuckols Lewiston Teroile

Federal and Territorial Powers Clash Over Leniency

Officials said only territorial authorities can grant clemency for offenses on Hawaiian land, while federal courts handle cases on reservations. Justice officials noted Lieu Thomas H. Massie Mrs. Granville Portage Alberta Jones and RF. d. Lord held similar positions regarding territorial and federal authority, with convictions in territorial courts and no federal intercession possible.

Washington, D. C Thomas H. Massie Granville Portasege Alberta Jones RF. d. Lord Bern Lertilovlad Havik Grays Krouret

Texans Urged Not to Join Move to Stop Roosevelt

In Mexia Texas a plea urges Texas Democrats not to join a movement opposing the renomination of Franklin D Roosevelt. The call notes the nomination was made yesterday by T W Davidson of Dallas a former lieutenant governor.

Roosevelt Mexia Texas M—A Franklin D. Roosevelt New York T. W. Davidson Dallas Ueytenant

Hoover Seeks Rest at Rapidan Camp

President Hoover, at Rapidan Camp in Virginia, sought a relaxing weekend after seven months of work. White House aides arranged plans for a quiet retreat, with most of his party drawing from the administration’s top ranks.

Hoover Rapidan Washington D. C Virginia House Ais Gesimo Rectenhlon Medleing Lyall

Gigli Refuses to Take Salary Cut at Metropolitan Opera

New York dispatch reports tenor Gigli ends his ties with the Metropolitan Opera amid a policy-driven salary reduction dispute. The New York Times notes Bettanine Otel severed ties in alignment with the house policy and rate adjustments.

Gigli New York Sy—Va Metropolitan Opera House New York Times Bettanine Otel Ns Metropolitan

Convictions Stir Honolulu as Massie Case Convicts Four

A racially charged manslaughter verdict in Honolulu convicts four Americans including Lt. Thomas Massie and three others after 48 hours of deliberation. The jury of eight Caucasians with one Chinese and one native found Massie guilty in a highly publicized case that sparked security measures and Navy reactions nationwide.

Thomas H. Massie U. S. Navy Honolulu Thalia Massie Navy Ienienty Granville Forteseue Albert. O. Jones J. Lord Bense Thalir ‘Massie Naval Offices Josep Kutrahawal Lawrence M. Judd Weeber National Guard Massie Kahahawal Oisregardest Clarence Darrow Darrow

Fragmentary OCR note lists dates, names, and amounts

Reads like a damaged ledger or classifieds with scattered figures and personal names. Mentions periods such as month and week, plus entries like 21.50 and 2.60 with partial street references. Provides little coherent context or complete entities.

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