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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1932
Page
9
In a windy February afternoon lobby crowd of bystanders spotted Ned Alford approaching in a striking coat and tall hat. He wore a black bow tie and a solemn, proclaimed air, drawing attention as the self styled Showman to the People during what would be his final appearance.
A publicity man and promoter known for odd acts tours with Bully Rose's Crazy Quik. He dresses in preacher attire and carries a railroad timetable as a Bible. He strolls trains and hotels startling people, shouting insults, never cuts his hair, and uses fake names like Wire Orcay Wimp.
A fragmented sketch shows a showman with a sharp tongue and loud persona, whose stage craft and sly escapades rile the audience. It mentions actors, a secretary, officials, and travels across camps in Colorado and a Caribbean-like nightlife, with names and places fading in the hazy text.
A charitable benefit in aid of the unemployed is announced with Evelyn Duerier and George Baker appearing along with Broke Smith at a concert to be held at the Bedell Moore home, West French Place, on Friday night at 8. The program includes a group of vogue selections by Baker with Smith accompanying on piano, and Blase Wuerler presenting a recital of English songs.
A bandit held up Sherry's manager at 245 West Joannaalyeet and escaped with cash. Police report the armed robber, described as wearing plain clothes, demanded a receipt and took an unknown amount before fleeing. Local authorities are reviewing surveillance and seeking leads.
The 1992 33 budget proposes a county tax rate increase of 14 cents per 700 insessed, with public hearing Thursday. If adopted, state and county tax will rise to 27. bra cent and total assessed values will drop to about 14,000,000. Delinquency is projected at 34 10 percent, with about 120,000,000 of 194,000,000 assessed values tax to be collected. Major increases come from hospital, interest and sinking fund, and jury levies, while road and bridge and general fund remains near last year. Salary cuts across departments aim to trim expenditures by roughly 303,680.09, marking the longest budget filed by the county auditor. The plan preserves core services and proposes limited jail and courthouse staff reductions to save about 8,000 annually.
The Texas Children's Home Finding Society reports funds, not homeless babies, limit adoptions. Superintendent Jennie Furrow says with $5000 yearly, the society can house most homeless children. Miss Furrow notes donations are essential and operating relies on voluntary contributions amid funding shortfalls.
A three room laborers house on Higiland dairy off Culebra Road burned Wednesday morning before sunrise. Firemen arrived to fight the blaze but the structure was destroyed. No injuries reported and cause under investigation.
New York August 17. Max Schmeling accepts opponent Walker for a September 19 bout to benefit a dairy fund. The signing and hoopla drew mixed reactions as promoter Kearns and Schmeling traded jabs over past conduct. Dialect and backstage chatter swirl around the heavyweight spectacle, set for a formal signing Thursday to confirm terms.
Bam Fore Jr is named executive chairman of the Democratic Committee for the Fourteenth Congressional District after an uncontested vote. The convention is set for August 27 at the Wilson County courthouse in Floresville. Primary returns show Richard M. Eleberg with 35,037 votes, Thurman Barrett 26,763, Ivan A. Brill 3,938, and B. J. Mann 90.
The American Association scoreboard shows mixed results with scattered names like Walter Cobb and Babe Mayall noted among contest summaries. Louisville St Paul Milwaukee Columbus games are listed as the only schedule entries.
Judge Joseph Dibrell of Sepia faces a $10,000 fee for work on the telephone rate case. An order to fix compensation was entered withholdings pending data on differences between city and telephone company contentions. Attorneys file reports on the same date as the order, and the final division of expenses remains subject to a completing decree.
Aug 17 Indianapolis reports danger at local golf courses. At Motor Speedway course pro Charles Garringer Jr wounded a 16 year old boy suspected of stealing balls. A Riverside course robbery involved two masked gunmen taking a ring and cash around 735. Officers noted other incidents and insurance ties amid a string of citywide golf hazards.
Postmaster P G Lucas announced progress on the 31 4 million postoffice project. A complete ground and underground survey will map the site, foundation costs, and features. The site has been bought for 305000, with bids to be invited from local contractors. Congress must allocate funding, likely in December, to start instruction work.
Unclear OCR fragment touches on a court plea and auto seizures linked to a Derby beer dispute. Mentions Hambletonian related terms, a district clerk, and a libel claim. Notes about weather racing conditions and college coaching courses appear as garbled insertions from the same page.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Laredo Mexico and Philadelphia travel with dates in August and September. No coherent event, names, or outcomes are clear enough to summarize a definite news item.
A hospital treated child sustained injuries after a car strike at Adams and South Alamo streets late Tuesday. Marcie Stevens, of West Johnson street, was injured in a crash at Salt Pedro and Hollywood avenues and taken to Robert R Green Hospital. Lawrence McCollum reportedly not injured. A De Leon, 53, of North Leona street, was knocked down by a motorcycle in the 1200 block of West Commerce street and admitted to the hospital.
Halbert B Allan died Monday night at the residence 419 Schley, in San Antonio. He was a member of Hin Boy Scouts, as was his brother Wallace Allan who fled nine years ago. Funeral services Wednesday at Porter Luming chapel with Rev H P Oates officiating. Interment in Mission Basin Park. Pallbearers: Reuben Karran Leroy Gase George Ripps Jatin Ray William Sholtz and Frank Face, all members of Boy Scout Troop No 15. Survived by his father J J Allen.
The Twenty third Tuyfantee band will give a concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at the infantry post. Wort Sam Hoste and Warrant Officer Carl Munller will conduct.
Fragmented transcription describes a local mayoral investigation and community reactions. It mentions Chey, Thal, and a group speaker, with notes on costs and potential impacts on farming and protection measures. The text is garbled but implies concerns about economic and policy consequences.
A. E. Tuttle administrator of prohibition for the Fifth district reports Texas coast operations are reduced but persistent. He notes Louisiana supplies most liquor to Texas, fewer bookkeepers remain active, and smugglers shift to home brew. He cites coast guard limitations in Louisiana and Canadian contraband routes while claiming watch on operators is improving.
Prohibition agents flattened a long-running case against Joe Rodriguez, who faced 83 charges over the past six weeks. Officials traced his new address after a routine newspaper notice and, with officers present, found incriminating items at his home during a search. He pleaded guilty to one count and posted a $600 bond, with prior bond set at $300.
Two boys were caught prowling cars near Rey Feuyo Park. Local reports identify Mrs. Mayy Otterdhin and Attested two java in the ret of pyAWwHnY plus Dailes as witnesses. The incident prompted police to warn residents to secure vehicles and report suspicious activity.
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