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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1932

Page

4

Political resumes for Roosevelt and Hoover amid shocks

In Washington President Hoover shaped an acceptance speech while claiming several midwest and farm belt states. In Albany Governor Roosevelt readied for hearings on Mayor Walker as optimistic briefings from party leaders arrived. Roosevelt drew praise from Ohio and Georgia figures, while Hoover faced the death of adviser James Burke. A White House note said Coolidge will not attend the notification ceremony.

Trevi Washington Hoover Faloners Wisconsin Minnesota New York Mastachusetts Iowa Missouri Albany Roosevelt Meyor James J. Walker Ohio Idaho Texas Moses New Hampshire Wiliam E. Hull Ilinois Cleveland Newton James Francis Burke Republican National Committee Troosevelt Senator Bulkley W. A. Julian Senator Cohen Georgia T. A. Walters Jed Adams George 5. Starr Washington State Committee Dickinson Walker White House Celvin Coolidge Everett Sanders Chicago Coolidge Bam Rayburn Garner Democratic Hoosevelt

Speakeasy Approved by Dry Agents in Chicago

In Chicago a new type of speakeasy is described as a fountain offering pure water donated to a neighborhood. Operates on a pluto electric cell principle. Visitors must speak a word softly to activate the flow from a faucet.

Chicago Ochicago Ann Gry

Walker to fight ouster in Roosevelt hearing

New York August 5 Walker Jimmy plans travel up the Hudson to Albany on Thursday to defend his mayoral record before Governor Roosevelt in a trial concerning his removal. Seabury’s sweeping charges allege years of misfeasance and malfeasance and demand action while Walker seeks a full trial rather than a hearing.

New York Walker Jimmy Hudson Albany Roosevelt Chicago Samuel Seabury Seabury City of Franklin D. Roosevelt Hyde Bark

Keaton Divorce Granted Custody For Two Sons

In Los Angeles on August 11 1921 Natalie Keaton testified of Joseph F Keaton neglect and frequent nocturnal outings. Superior Judge Joseph Sproul granted a divorce and approved a support plan giving Natalie custody of the two boys and $300 monthly. The marriage began in New York on May 31 1921.

Keaton Los Angeles Joseph F Buster Constance Talmadge Netcher Natalie Keaton Netcher Joseph Sproul New York

New Tax Bill Hikes Miscellaneous Fund Revenue

Washington August reports a new billion dollar tax bill boosting miscellaneous internal revenue by about 4.99 million in the first six days of August, with total receipts indexed at roughly 14.4 million. The note cites June collections and compares income taxes and customs receipts to the prior year, indicating a mixed impact across revenue streams.

Washington, D.C Treasury

Philquist Named Appeals Court Clerk in Texas

Veteran Travis County clerk Philquist is appointed clerk of the Third Court of Appeals in Austin. He will assume duties on September 23 following the late R H Connerly.

Philquist Austin B. A. Philguu Ie Travis Sounty Curt Todas Wid Use Ruecord R.H. Connerly Philgquist

British to Publish Award August 17 in Simla India

Government of India announces to permit the British government to publish the award in England and India on August 17. In Huntsville a sensational double execution is reported as Hehard Johnson and Richard Brown face electric chair after being convicted of a Port Worth crime.

Simla India Government of Huntsville Hehard Johnson Richard Brown Aenunor Nelson Noedart Port Worth Wichita Faith Bepierles Wpal

Mexico City weighs colonizing American veterans dreams

President Pascual Ortiz Rubio opened a study into two requests by U S veterans seeking a colony in Chihuahua. One would accept a 4 000 acre gift from Charles P Reisinger of Columbus and Portsmouth Ohio, the other a land allotment from the Mexican government. Foreigners acquiring land must renounce their citizenship and pledge to follow Mexican law, severing diplomatic protection.

Mexico City TNS Mexico Pascual Ortiz Rubio Charles P. Reisinger Columbus Portsmouth Ohio Chihuahua Doak Carter Huntington W. Va

Roosevelt at Play: Light Classified Ads Highlight Furnishings

The August Light Free Rental Directory is now available at all Piggly Wiggly stores. Exceptional values are offered on used furniture and equipment in the Miscellaneous ads, with requests to ask for the directory.

the Light LASK

Aurora TAA Cut Denied in Bexar County Court

Charles Dittmar, agent for J. & Hawen of New York, failed to lower the assessed value of the Aurora apartment hotel. The court kept the assessment at about 40 percent of the actual value despite arguments for $300,000 hotel, $26,000 for facilities, and $7,090 for land. The hotel is in receivership and costs must be cut to attract refinancing.

Charles Dittmar J. & Hawen New York Aurora Bexar County Commissioners’ Court Wasesament J. B., Stoner Dittmar Aod

Treasury figures show per person money in circulation

The treasury department reports a total of 5 728 304202 dollars in circulation for every man woman and child in the continental United States. The figures illustrate how statistics can be misleading and emphasize the scale of money in circulation.

Washington, D, GC Treasury Department Continental United States

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