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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1932

Page

5

PAMCLAD SOLDIERS FLEE FROM FORT SILL IN PAJAMAS

Seven prisoners escaped from Fort Sill Oklahoma last night. Two guards were disarmed and an attempted escape involved commandeering an Indian motor car later abandoned at Elgin. Five others fled from the hospital ward after assaulting a guard. Suspects named include Jessa Brown Rex Parker Carl Bellows Zack Milligan Floyd Brown J A McCain Leonard Shelton. The incident marks the largest break since 1828.

Port Sill Okis Fort Sill Jessa Brown Negro Rex 1 Parker Elgin Carl L. Bellows Zack W. Milligan Floyd F. Brown J. A. McCain Leonard H. Shelton

Filipino official James Clark rises from ad reader to treasurer

The article recounts James Clark of Pangasinan, Philippines, who answered a classified ad seeking teachers in Oklahoma about 28 years ago and advanced to provincial treasurer, handling taxes and internal revenue for a 500000-person province. He has lived in the Philippine Islands 24 years, traveled Asia, Europe, and Africa, and is now visiting the United States for four months before returning. His daughter is Mrs. Dan Allensworth of 303 Ridgewood Avenue.

James Clark Pagasinan Philippine Islands Dan Allensworth Ridgewood Avenue James Oklahoma Philip Pine Islands Europe Asia Rica Pacific States Allensworth Ardmore Ohio Pangasinan Island Philippine Senate

Weatherman Seeks to Retain His Job

Washington, Aug. 11. F. Landis of the Fort Worth weather bureau asked the census bureau to verify his claimed age of 68 to avoid retirement under the economy bill. Records show born August 1, 1862, making him eligible for compulsory retirement unless age is confirmed.

Washington, D F. Landis Fort Worth

Hoover Lawn Party Opens Hoover Campaign At White House

President Hoover prepares to launch his re election drive with a garden party at the White House grounds in Washington. Officials will receive the formal nomination notification at Constitution Hall later, as prominent Republicans gather for the ceremony. Three African American guests are invited yet expected to skip the garden party. Mrs Theodore Roosevelt arrives to attend the motivation ceremonies.

Washington, D. C White House Hoover Constitution Hall Chicago Theodore Roosevelt Washington-Hoover Airport

Anslinger Sees Progress in War on Narcotics in Texas

United States narcotics chief Harry Anslinger visited the San Antonio office to review federal efforts against illegal drugs. He reported three tons seized in 1941 and noted a growing crackdown nationwide making trafficking less profitable and more dangerous. The visit aligned with plans for a uniform state narcotic law to be proposed to the bar association.

Harry d. Anslinger United States San Antonio New England Louisiana New York Bar Association Nslinger Texas Harry 3. Anstinger United States Commissioner of Narcotics

Optimism border tiny fraction of eastern import influx

A terse report notes optimism at the border remained below one hundredth of the volume brought into the country on the eastern coast, signaling calmer border activity compared with eastern port arrivals.

Union Pacific Declares Dividend On Common Stock

New York August 11 AP Union Pacific Railroad declares a dividend of 1.50 a share on common stock maintaining the 6 annual basis set three months ago when the yearly rate was cut from 3.10 The move preserves the prior level amid financial adjustments.

New York Union Pacific Railroad Compion

One Dead and Two Injured in Labor Row Gunfire

A machine gun attack during a labor dispute in East Bt Aug. JL- one man named Alden Ollie Moore 37 business agent for the Bollenmakers union was killed. Two others Benjamin Rector 44 constable for Centerville Township and Charles Duncan 43 were wounded as bullets rained down while Moore spoke with Rector and Duncan.

East BT Louie Aug Alden “Ollie” Moore Bollenmakers’ Union Benjamin ‘Rector Centerville —Township Charles Duncas Moore Rector Duncan

Wake Up Your Liver Without Calomel Pills Advertised

An old advertisement markets Carter's Little Liver Pills as a harmless, stomach and liver aid. It claims two pounds of liquid bile daily will improve digestion, reduce gas, and restore energy, urging readers to ask for the red labeled Liver Pills. The copy uses persuasive testimonials and brand naming to persuade readers to buy in 1981.

Bresia Poland Carter Lovie

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