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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1932
Page
13
A fragmentary note describes a music scene with Jeff Davis and Capt. Jack Evans in New Orleans. It mentions a tango from Mexico City titled 2 Ultima Copa and a singer who drowns memory in champagne. The text is garbled and reads like a diary fragment from a nightlife column.
A garbled weather forecast predicts September will begin the coldest month of the year with a cool spell starting September 7. Entries mention Capt W V Cain and Quartermaster Ernest Helmes, both merchant marines, planning a voyage to Africa via New Orleans and the Suez Canal to India. Other lines claim Southwestern Bell Telephone staff choose lively sires for demonstrations.
Amid discreet demonstrations of a new dial system at the courthouse, observers report a tense mood near Gurler hotel as rumors swirl about a Lindbergh-like case. Police investigate Markley double murder while townsfolk discuss safety and assignments at Ferguson and Sterling quarters.
The readable text presents a muddled collage of names and hints of movements. It mentions individuals such as Jack Garrett Milner and Millicent Hates with references to publications, travels to Havana and England, and university figures. The overall item appears as a damaged society or literary page fragment with no coherent event.
Summary fragment mentions Bailey speaking at Maverick Park with references to sponsors, timing, and local figures. Context is unclear due to OCR errors but indicates a public talk or event hosted by organizers in Boling or nearby.
San Antonio displays 200 enlarged photographs of Mexico collected by W H L Furlong and Marquez through travels along the Pan American highway. The exhibit, opening Sunday, aims to reveal native Mexican life from Mayan ruins to mountain passes, with scenes of dress, oxcarts, cathedrals, jungles, and ancient customs.
William Hart, jailed on a theft charge, was connected to the Dobbin rescue from a glue factory. The Lawrence Dillon dairyman’s horse vanished October 15, 1931, later ending up at the glue factory before Constable W. H. Leinwebber recovered it and filed the complaint before Justice J. R. Shook.
Five San Antonio reserve officers have been ordered to Fort Dur raocas at Pensacpla for two weeks of active duty at a coast artillery training camp. Recipients of orders include Lieut. Cal W. Holden Maj. G. Wright Jr. and Second Lieutenants Bb. Rehmen and W. Ft Wroles, plus First Glenl. DG. Bell, signal reserve.
Mark Hance, assistant to a lawyer, will devote time to war risk insurance cases. He notes rising case volumes and says more depositions are needed across districts. He plans to work Sunday to take depositions on these cases.
Governor Ross Sterling aims to delay a statewide meeting to discuss the 300 million dollar special fund approved by Congress. Pat Dougherty says the governor plans a plan to collect and allocate aid to meet regional needs. Several cities have applied for aid, with officials noting San Antonio can handle the local situation without outside help.
Pedro T Lotigoria, 34, farmer six miles north of Flmendorf, faced a U S Commissioner. Bond fixed at 500 dollars after prohibition agents found ten quarts of whiskey and signs of possible liquor production on his premises. Lotigoria pleaded guilty and asked for mercy, but the official refused to grant delay.
Howell, secretary of the Wade Extension Department of the Chamber of Commerce, said Friday he would join a party of San Anieniang residents traveling to Johnson City Friday night for a mass meeting. The gathering aims to discuss plans for Highway No 66, the new road from Ganda to Mexter Wehway, and related proposals.
A missions meeting of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints was held Friday at 230 Buena Vista Street, presided by Charles E. Rolan. Services were scheduled for 2:59 pm and 7:20 pm.
The voice of the pipe organ will be heard again after years at 8 30 p m as Mrs Fr Oniard eminent organist of Vienna Falls presents a concert of organ music at St Louis with Mrs Collard previously featured in an organ concert. Out of town musicians will attend and city organists will be guests.
The San Antonio postoffice band accepts an invitation to entertain and be entertained at Boerne county fair on Sunday August 28 Postmaster P G Lucas announces. John L Meyer director of the band will oversee the affair and band members plus their wives and friends will be guests of the fair association and provide music on the fairgrounds.
Miners picketed the Springfield sub district halting resumption of work on coal mines after a two week shutdown. Pickets formed cordons around mines as locals, urged by committees, prevented any restart and warned against actions by workers who considered resuming.
Socialists will hold gatherings in Norman parks as mayor C M Chambers granted use of four parks to BE M Lene state organizer and candidate for president and governor. Meetings occurred at Brackenridge and Koehler parks Friday and are planned for Urdu Park Saturday from 2 to 4 p m and Ab Roosevelt Park at 7 p m.
Austin August 13 The order of the Texas railroad commission prorating wells of the Davenport Cloud Refining company in Garson Gray and Hutchinson counties under state proration has not been made effective as of today’s dispatches.
A horn estimated at about 100 years old was found in the San Antonio river bed near the Bend cut-off. The horn bears an emblem for the United States Army at Fort Sam Houston and shows wear from past use. Found by Raymond Blojan and Bilpland Chapa while fishing near the Big Bend cut-off, the horn likely dates to the Mexican War era and may have belonged to soldiers stationed at the arsenal.
Two men identified as MB Shipp and CG were charged with robbery by assault with firearms after an alleged Brackenridge Park holdup involving Miss Hannah Gurinsky and her escort Max Moses. They posted bonds of $1000 each and were released. writs of habeas corpus were used in the Thirty-seventh district court before Special Judge Perry Robertson. Assistant District Attorney Harry Mass noted bond terms. The incident reportedly involved a car, money, and jewelry robbed by two armed bandits.
Richard Tipps, ten months old, of S51 Compeli avvents, received first aid at Robert B Greens hospital after an item set on his thumb. Lew Btory, 3300 Sault Flores street, treated for severe sunburn. Amelio Garcia, 44, of UG Neth Laredo street, and Lee Flores, 17, of 1919 Buena Vista street, located for insect bites. Pedro Lees, 20, of Adkins, Texas, taken to hospital after being kicked by a mule.
A pageant titled The Two Plaga will be presented at 2 PM at First Baptist Church Pyrday as part of the summer Baptist training service. Members of Baptist churches citywide are invited. Music features Catriotte religious songs and male quartet pieces directed by Brel Harper.
At the annual election meeting of the San Antonio chapter of the National Aeronautic Association held at the Manhattan cafe at 1:30 p m Friday plans were discussed for civil art development of aeronautics. The opening of the next season class in aeronautics text month was also discussed.
Colonel Tyner chief of staff of the Eighth Corps area will leave San Antonio for Fort Sill to inspect Oklahoma national guard troops in training at Vinat past.
Firemen report an arson attempt at the Gi tler hotel caused damage after a window curtain caught fire on the eleventh floor. A smoke and heat event was noted near Adelyh Munoz at 125 Pastorer alpeet with a smudged scene described by responders.
Prank H Adams, retired of Wert Hulssche pvenue, received the Purple Heart for gallantry at the Marne. He earned the Distinguished Service Cross with citation for organizing units beyond his role and leading them in action. France awarded the Croix de Guerre with two palms and the Legion of Honor. He recovered from Marne wounds, returned to the front, was wounded again at Argonne, and was recognized in 1928 for dignified service.
In Oxford Mississippi on August 12 Mrs. Jesse Tatum, newlywed two months, died rescuing her pet parrots from a burning car. Returning to save Polly and Tot, she reentered the flames and perished, while her husband escaped with injuries. The Lafayette County farmer, her husband, reported she rushed back to save the birds and was overcome by the fire.
In Havana on August 12, Victous Gonvales, grandmother of famed fighter Kid Chocolate, was expelled from her lodging along with eight relatives for nonpayment. The Herald reported the boxer had left instructions for relatives to be cared for by his mother, but those directives were ignored.
A young robin learning to fly caused telephone service disruption for several subscribers. A repairman found the cause in a robin nest inside a distributor box, an incident tied to a newly hatched brood and their antics.
O'Neil of Topeka, former veteran commander of the Amurs tem Tégion, now head of the veterans' division of the Democratic ondlown committee, discusses the party's campaign strategy. Washington yesterday announced his appointment as head of the veterans' division.
Creighton leaves California amid unclear context as a series of fragmented phrases mention Galifein and NIA milice Wyidny with references to WALL and CON. The garbled text indicates a partial report with no clear events, dates, or outcomes to confirm.
Meager police reports from Wichita describe banker W. C. Logen cashier of the Farmers State Bank of Silver Creek claiming two men abducted him near Lewport. He says the ransom totaled about 4000 and that he was released in a cemetery after an exchange of $40 and two dollars.
In Amator Michigan a two month old wall-eyed pike tagged 24011 in Chebaygen river returned to Crooked Lake after release. The same fish later reappeared in Chebaygen river with tag 14011 guiding its journey across Crooked Lake Cronkent river Bort Lake Alon river Mullee Lake and Chenoygan river, prompting officials to note the fish's homing sense.
Bert Barnes of near Greensburg Kansas reports a mouse caused a dramatic crash when it whirled in the back seat of his car. The vehicle veered, tore 100 yards of fence, damaged a tender gate and axle, but Barnes escaped unharmed. The mouse reportedly fled the scene, likely uninjured.
Republican candidate Ballington announces opening COP offices in San Antonio area, possibly Monday, with a manager to be appointed by Moss and a Houston Street location. Campaign plans include a county ticket and additional campaign channels to be launched after the primary.
Senator Connally agreed to support the Democratic national committee in campaign work. The move came in response to requests from party leaders including A. Parney of New York, who asserted his involvement in the effort.
County Attorney D F Davis filed to oust Deputy Constable Rice from Precinct No 2. Judge Yaylee ordered Rice to appear in October to show cause why his commission should not be canceled. The action ties into a broader dispute between the county attorney and Commissioner Albert Maverick over deputies in rural precincts.
Police report a German police dog discovered in a Hagenora school room on Cupples road. Lingerprict expert F F Rhodes of the police department identified the dog after burglars entered the building. No items missing at the school. burglars believed startled by the dog and fled.
Major Frank D. Lockladd commands Brooksfield Ma H JF Miller executive officer and First Lieut W S Hamlin adjutant took off Friday for Molagorda Island for a weekend stay on the coast.
Railway Special Agent A J V Bell of Houslim, assigned to Lue Railway Express, visited Fauston on Friday to confer with local officials. Bell works in the service’s detective bureau.
A garbled report depicts farm buyers unable to pay taxes or buy groceries or new machinery. The piece laments high prices, credit limits, and widespread financial strain among farmers, with references to a downturn and a bleak outlook for the new year.
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