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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1932

Page

2

Courts May Be Final Judge Of Walker Case

Albany Aug 18 Court action may decide Walker matter not Governor Roosevelt. Defense intends to appeal to courts over governor's scrutinies of first term and Hofstadter findings. Hearing recessed. Roosevelt in Hyde Park, Walker in New York, Mrs Walker at Albany hotel. Mayor denied accepting Equitable Pus funds, and denied hidden reason behind Paul Block stock deal yielding $246000. The case mentions Russell Sherwood, described as the mayor's financial secretary, accused of stock dealings totaling over $850000. Mayor denies Sherwood was his agent.

Albany N.Y Roosewilt Walker Ingal Hoosevelt John J. Curtin Manday Roosevelt Hyde Park New York Equitable Pus Company Reliance Browz Paul Block Rusell B. Sherwood Sherwood Fis Sherwond

Spanish rebel facing death in Madrid revolt trial

Attorney General Martines Aragonahig announced the punishment for General Jose Zanjurja and those with him in connection with last Wednesday's revolt will be the military code penalty for officers and men who rebel against the state. The trial of General Sanfurjo and those arrested with him at Hazlva was to be announced separately, with a verdict possibly by the end of August.

Madrid Martines Aragonahig Jose Zanjurja Sanfurjo Fond Thure Haclva Banjourja

Open Forum Letter on Vacation Controversy at City Hall

Open Forum letter complains that mayor and two commissioners have taken two week vacations while firemen and policemen lack time off. The writer questions why commissioners do not donate their two weeks’ pay to the city budget and notes official signatures not provided.

Registered Pharmacists Urged to Front Drug Counters

A letter from Newcomer criticizes the Drug Association and its president Mr Kerne for not employing only registered pharmacists behind drug counters. The writer urges remedy by placing registered men to ensure standards.

Kerne

Three youths in a vandalism incident and prowler reports

Ray Estell awoke to tire removal from a car and fired a pistol at the trio, who fled toward Berleane Wert Pode. Neighbor Mrs A Brady reported a prowler after lights were turned on. Captain Harvey and Bob Haddox investigated another prowler call at Mrs A Burt home. Thieves stole cigars from the Katy cafe on Flores Street.

Ray Estell Cavalier Etree Itis Estell A. Brady Wet Craig Place Ned Harvey Bob Haddox A. B. Burt Timan Place Katy South Flores Street Canis

Port of Boston Shows Increases in Traffic

Boston Port Authority figures for June show rising port activity with 2649 arrivals from overseas Canada and Caribbean ports and 262 pier departures. Inbound and outbound totals for the first half of the year reach 25,402 arrivals and 10,507 departures, reflecting a strengthening maritime trade.

Boston Seice Tanuary WLU

President Hoover invited to speak at Dutchess County

An invitation has been extended to President Hoover to speak in Dutchess County on August 10. The county is noted as the home of Franklin D Roosevelt. The event is expected to draw a large crowd and public interest in local matters.

Poughkeepsie Hoover Dutchess County Franklin

Milk price posting dull in Dallas area

Milk price postings show 212 cents per quart and 2 cents per pint in one retail listing, while typical charges drift toward 3 cents a quart. Sanitary container costs and distributor practices affect pricing, with no profit margins foreseen under current selling terms.

Dallas, Ave Ordinsyees

Senate to move on repeal of prohibition in December

Senate Republican leaders plan immediate action on repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment when the Senate reconvenes in December. Senator McNary says the order of business will be to take up prohibition repeal, with Senator Glass's motion advancing. President Hoover urged reform, while Democrats push outright repeal and broader enforcement questions loom. The House is expected to act in December, but full passage before March 4 seems doubtful amid calls for varying degrees of federal supervision to protect dry states.

Washington, D Hoover Senate McNary Oregon Glass Virginia Virginia Democrat Mc Hoover Congress HOUSE Democratic House

Tay dog survives after rescinded death sentence in barn fire

In a rural scene near Berryaurns AVE 19.01 a dog named Tay faced a judge over a death sentence for killing people but fire engulfed a barn housing 20 dogs. Ming Tay, nearby, gnawed a feather harness, escaped, and an attendant saved 17 dogs.

Berryaurns Ave

Election suit filed by C Black over Tynan defeat

O D Black, defeated district attorney candidate, filed an election contest against Walter Tynan. The petition lists 24 467 votes for Tynan and 16 888 for Black. Other contests involve Sobieski, Leighton, Gerlach, Hickman, Spears, Davis, Moran, Uhr, Classan. Hearing set for October 2. Alleged conspiracy by Citizens league to alter ballots.

O. D. Black Walter Tynan Wich Black I- 15 Party-fifth District Tynan Joe Sobieski Thomas G. Leighton Charles R. Gerlach Joseph R. Hickman J. Franklin Spears J. F. Davis Dan J. Moran Robert F. Uhr Julia P. Classan Dave Watson D. A. MecAstill G. Tayloe sWill All Ellegs Tan the Ciizens’ League

Abandoned Balkan Gold Mines Now Are Busy Again

Gold fever sweeps the Balkans as abandoned mines in Jugedayia, Bulgaria, and Romania resume operations to boost gold output. Romania shows a rise from 1.14 pounds mined in 1539 to an estimated 8060 pounds this year, with the newfound supply quickly absorbed by the banking system.

Balkan Bucharest Balkans Jugedayia Bulgaria Rumenia Rusmania Toumania

Onions Bring Happiness Not Tears to Oregon

Portland report notes onions bring profits to Oregon growers with a large crop and steady demand. More than 600 carloads shipped for hamburger steak markets as acreage rises and prices remain favorable.

Oregon Portland Ore Gregan Feruo Lake Labby Coumity Riverton

Boy Clown Held After Child Dies of Thrown Stone

A boy clown is held after a child died from a stone thrown during a backyard show. Investigators say a bystander struck the child, who later collapsed and died from brain injuries. The incident prompted an inquiry into the clown act and safety at performances.

Eure Bend Sawer Phate Yeseryenr Brownlie Thtoriat Phate Olio Laure Sidey Aden Glywig Ator Lawle Laas Nile Detente Riparia Hell Ash Iainder Jay Fonte

California Stars Shine at Coast Olympics Preview

Today coverage reviews the Pacific Games program with Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, Helene Madison winning the women's relay, and Japan earning notable backstroke results. It notes California vibes, celebrity guests, and plans for October finishes as top Americans eye Olympic prospects.

Soviet Rainmaker to Be Given Test

Leningrad August 13. An artificial rainmaker described as the first in the world has been produced by the Institute of Artificial Rain. The rain making machine develops 476,000 velis and preliminary tests are said to be satisfactory. A larger unit of 200,000 capacity is planned for public construction and may yield more deluges.

Leningrad CING Eve Volga

Boy Angler Lands Sizeable Trout

A young fisherman from PURBLO, Col. AUR, named Ralph Philston reportedly hooked a large trout on the We Actinsas river. He battled the fish with a sled and smaller gear, drawing envy from onlookers as the sizeable catch was claimed for the year.

Col Aur Ana Actinsas Ralph Philston

Bishop Kidnap Believed Home Amid Church Turmoil

Montoya, bishop of the Mexican Apostolic Orthodox Church, is believed kidnapped and murdered. Sheriff Hausser said a tipster reported men abducting him from Guadalupe Street. later reports placed him in Floresville and Dalles. Montoya’s wife and family arrived from Los Angeles. Rival church factions claim legitimacy, accusing each other of imposters. In Helena, gold dust and nuggets flood the assay office as prospectors rush to sell.

Ishon Flias Montoya Albert Hausser Balurday Guadalupe Street Haussee Montoys Montana Dalles Waen Gol Helena Mons United States Assay Office WH. Wright Treasury

Hoover Plans private drive for business unity

Washington August 13 President Hoover plans a new push to mobilize private business and industry for national recovery. He will outline a one point economi program to leaders from the 12 federal reserve districts at a Monday meeting. The effort includes self liquidating loans, home loan banking, railway repair, farm loans, and employment measures. Walt 5 Gifford resigned as unemployment relief chief.

Washington, DP Hoover Ne New Delve United Federal Reserve Reconstructin Corporation Walt Gifford

Princess Tunna Expected To Give Birth In Bucharest

In Bucharest on August 13 Princess Tunna awaits the birth of her first child. A doctor hurried to the villa while private detectives guarded the house amid clamor. Meana, daughter of the Dowager Queen Marie, married Archduke Anton of Hopsbury in July of the previous year.

Bucharest Dumanis Tunna Privals Clirions Meana Marie Anton

Birthday trek marks eightenth birthday feat in Mass

Greenville Mass August 13 Henry L Hayden celebrated his eighteenth birthday by walking 18 miles from Northfield to the Totherly Inn for dinner and then returning home.

Greenville Mass Henry L. Hayden Northfield Toca’ Inn Diiner

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