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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1932
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reflects on human nature and the Western journey from the mountains to San Francisco, weaving social observation with travel vignette. The piece surveys human quirks, ambition, and the allure of distant cities as a backdrop to contemporary life.
Aug 6 journal notes describe a Union Pacific fast express route across western Wyoming with vivid landscape imagery. The writer cites Cody and Buffalo Bill Cody, Brigham Young, early Mormon pioneers, and debates on polyandry, then reflects on mountains, plains, and the Harriman rail lineage as the train nears the Great Salt Lake region. Continued on Page 2.
In Springfield Till Aug six suspects were held as police questioned two men over the kidnapping of John B. Colegrove, 68, former Taylorville bank president. Blood found on a washing scene led to arrests at a suspect’s home while authorities hunted across two counties, with relatives saying the banker might still be alive.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania August leaders debated arranging trains for a large group of veterans from several states. Eddie Atwell and Mayor Eddie McCloskey pressed Pennsylvania railroad officials for transport using treasury funds from BHF in ruinous efforts to complete travel plans. McCloskey warned of marching the men onto railroad property as negotiations stalled. boxcar transport was rejected and comfort seating promised.
Libby Holmen Reynolds the missing torch singer plans to travel to Winston-Salem within days to answer charges in the fatal shooting of her husband Smith Reynolds. Her father Alfred Holman seeks bond for her while indicating she will surrender voluntarily. The statement confirms she is an expectant mother and will not require extradition.
Weather outlook shows warm conditions with a cool boundary night. Saturday night near zero degrees is implied, with Sunday highs around 100. Winds from the south range light to moderate inland and on the coast. Fort Texas region shows partly cloudy Sunday with fresh southerly winds. West Texas mentions possible thundershowers Saturday night into Sunday.
Chicago reports a Gibson Girl revival preview showing fashion with higher necklines and waterlines, but shorter skirts. The silhouette retains the top-heavy look while the new skirt appears straight or wrap-around, omitting the old voluminous curves.
Miss Anna Rippstein, 63, of 1126 Wyoming Street, was struck in the leg by a ricocheting bullet while riding to attend her brother Joseph Rippstein's funeral at St Marys Catholic church. Police found no gun and the injured woman was taken to Robert B Green Hospital for treatment.
Weather expert J. H. Tarhoe warns San Antonio will remain hot with temperatures around 100 degrees for the weekend. Jarboe notes only one day in eight has seen a max below 100, with recent highs at 101 and 99, and suggests real heat near the ground may exceed official readings near downtown.
Paris newspapers propose pairing tariffs with war debt relief rather than disarmament. The idea is linked to plans for a commercial accord between France and the United States, aiming to use economic measures to ease postwar burdens and foster cooperation.
Conroe Texas Aug Witnesses at preliminary hearing testified about an age woman naming Johnson and Mrs. Blickston in the murder case. Lloyd Johnson 28 was held without bond on the charge of killing Mrs. Maudie Blickston 40 according to police reports from the proceedings yesterday.
Four hundred eighty midrabera from Washington bonus army dispersed from Kansas City after a brief delay to their homes. City Manager H. F. McKlroy arranged with Missouri Pacific to transport marchers aboard a special train from St Louis. The army split into groups by destination and issued tickets.
Daniel Hesbrook charged with theft from the person did not appear for trial in Ninety-fourlin District court last year. His $500 bond was collected in cash by Bexar county Friday. His surety Manuel Morales was sued for the bond by Randle Taylor assistant district attorney. a final judgment ordered Morales to pay $500 to the county and $14.50 to District Clerk Hart McCormick in court costs.
In Natchez Mississippi a reclusive man known as Richard Dana, described as eccentric, was questioned in the inquiry into the slaying of Janet Sargeant Merrill, a spinster who also appears eccentric. His housekeeper-guardian Miss Octavia Dockery was arrested with him. They reside on a nearby plantation, with three white men and two Hogrods also detained for questioning.
Dallas city council and Darling Power and Light agreed to a rate reduction likely saving consumers about 260 dollars annually. The new schedule takes effect August 1, applies for two years, and the city reserves the right to seek further reductions.
Four desperadoes shot and killed Under-Sheriff Eugene Moore and wounded Sheriff C G Maxwell at a Stringtown dance hall. Posse from Atoka pursues the gunmen as Maxwell, badly wounded, remains in serious condition in a local hospital. The attackers fled in an automobile after the volley.
New York Aug 6 71 James E Finegan leader of civic groups asked removal of Mayor James J Walker. Governor Roosevelt replied that Walker had been requested to appear before the governor in the execution chamber in Albany next Thursday at 11 39 p m to answer the removal charges.
In ERIS Pennsylvania an exploding still being dismantled seriously injures Prohibition Administrator H C Wood and tort oral agent L A Grove. Wood is in critical condition with facial and body injuries. Grove sustains neck and hand injuries. Both remain in hospital.
Poison alcohol attributed by officers and physicians to the deaths of three men in Bartlesville Oklahoma and the critical condition of another. The deceased were Tom Hoey age 44 of Dartleville and Thomas Woodall age 45 of Anna Town.
SEAGTAT New Jersey August 6 Governor A Harry Moore laughed as a mock tear gas display showed how gas can quell a mob. Henry Decker led 40 National Guardsmen to deter agitators while 200 guardsmen and town forces acted in a staged confrontation. Decker bet the mob a round of drinks a soda pop. gas candles were set off and the crowd fled as the governor watched.
M. G. Tanetel, self styled captain, testified in Nogales that Lancaster threatened to return to Miami to “get rid of that Tancrel” amid rumors of Lancaster's affair with Mrs. Keith Miller. Tanetel, a Briton, recounted Lancaster’s remarks and plans to leave South America Airways to confront Clarke.
New York Aug 1 The bull market mood continued with brisk early weekend trading. Prices jumped several dollars in leaders, with American Telephone up about 3 to above 104, Steel near 36, American Can around 48, General Electric close to 20, and other major names gaining, signaling continued strong market recovery.
Two San Antonians Leo Goodwin and his son Leo Goodwin Jr 18 narrowly escaped after their boat collided with a freighter near San Pedro California Friday night. Rescued by a lifeboat from the freighter Montanen they were in California for the Olympic games with friends J B Mchale of Los Angeles.
The estate of John J. Raskob, former Democratic national chairman, at Archmere in Claymont, Delaware, near Wilmington, is sold to St Norbert College of Mequon Wisconsin. The property will become Archmere Academy a boys preparatory school opening in September. Treasury receipts for August 4 show 5 063 098 919 and expenditures 20 042 411 06 with customs duties for four days of Allpush at 3 028 496 03.
A garbled listing of multiple classified ads shows monthly rates and locations across various streets and towns. Names and places include Magnolia, Vine, 2400 Crockett, 1109 Willow, 924 Revenue, and 659 32 Magnolia, with weekly and monthly prices ranging from 2.00 to 659.00. The text references ads for real estate, services, and merchandise, but many items are unreadable or misordered.
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