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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1932

Page

2

Chaos at Fourth Court as Democrats face election clash

The Supreme Court refused jurisdiction on a rehearing motion. Election officials enforce the state Democratic convention resolution in Houston and county chairs were notified. Weber said court action may resume in October with representatives from multiple factions preparing for any legal disputes over Negro voting rights.

Supreme Court Dunsdiction Fourth Court Attech Edward W. Smith John E. Weber Houston Wars Theteers Wee Weber W. B. Fly Wase J. Brooks Harry P. Droughe Sterling John Bickett Fergusale Gari Wright Johnsonill People's Charles M. Dickson Citcsens’ League O. M. Piizhugh San Antonio Wagar. & AD Suster Ernest Felbaum W. A. Williamson People’s Ticket M. E. Mehl H. L. Reader People's Tieekt Citizens* League Pat, Jit Terson Sam C. Bell The Supreme Coun

Texans Go to Polls to Pick Governor

In Dallas on August 2 Texans returned to the polls to decide the Democratic nomination for governor. Incumbent B. G. Sterling faced former governor and longtime candidate Miriam Ferguson, the only woman to hold the Texas governorship. Ferguson led in the first primary but Sterling claimed about six tenths of the votes. the election marked a record turnout in Texas history.

Miriam A. Ferguson Congress iJoseph Weldon Bailey Jr Joel Burkett George B Terrell Corsicana Texas NaVarra Dallas Texans Miram Ferguson Andre Guvernor B. G. Steynne Ferguson James F. Ferguson Faye Sterling

Fragmentary Local Notice From Obscure Text

The readable portion hints at a local worker dispute or supply issue with shirts and pine terms. No clear event, names, or places are established. OCR errors mar essential details and dates, leaving only scattered phrases about shirts and a workplace context.

Bishop Calit Mit

Four Die and Score Hurt in Truck Accident near Pittsburgh

Four men were killed and a score injured when a truck pulled to the roadside to allow an oncoming car to pass. The vehicle slid off a road near Frankford Springs, plunging down a dirt embankment. The crash blocked the highway and responders worked to rescue victims.

Pitpsburgh Frankfor Springs Soll Curth

Drugs Blamed in Jail Riot at SPRIROMIEL Jail

A jail riot in SPRIROMIEL Mo injures six as sheriff Bratt Curtly reports drugs as the blamed cause. Six men were hospitalized and the incident occurred at the county jail. The sheriff’s office investigates motives and supply links.

Spriromiel Ang Sherytt Bratt Ebria

Britan Faces Gottons Take Manchester Strike Threat

A noon strike call in Lancashire threatens a major industrial stoppage as 200000 cotton workers may walk out. Uncertainty remains about turnout until Monday as women and children could bear the brunt while wages and reinstatement disputes fuel the conflict.

Manchester England Aus Lancashire Sike Great Britain Mallly

Intruder Foiled by 12 Year Old at Koepke Street Home

Early Saturday Marjorie Ziegler, 12, woke to a man at her bed and fought him off, later identified as the intruder. Deputy sheriffs arrested a suspect five blocks away after neighbors reported a sighting. The Ziegler home reported a burglary attempt and a nearby couple said their valuables were taken by burglars.

Marjorie Ziegler Koepke Street Vepart Ta Jimmie @legler Jr Mar Jorit Jimmie G. Ziegler Lnéman George Mangold Raymond GrifGih Neigeborhoom Mildred Plocke Keepke

Prontine and German Odds: Gerards Birthday Election Guess

James W. Gerard, former envoy to Germany, marks his sixty fifth birthday and predicts the winner of the coming election while warning that Germany’s former crown prince may not return as ruler. Italy’s battleships are in port. surface battleships are obsolete according to Mussolini’s intelligence.

James W. Gerard Watbalander Germany NBS Hohenvollerns France Napoleon Versailles Republic Ttaly Colyeo Mussolini

Norman visit eyed by British power brokers in US politics

The article suggests Norman’s 1831 US trips aimed to test Allied debt attitudes and seek debt relief before a presidential race. It links Morgan interests and international bankers to influence US policy, noting secrecy and limited official discussion by administration officials.

New York Times Norman United States Washington Hoover The Treasury Mellon Btnte Brimson Eugene Meyer Federal Reserve Board Nornen Norman Iis House of Morgan Pover

Soviet Threats of Trade Reprisals at Ottawa Conference

Moscow reports that the Soviet may retaliate against Britain if Canada’s demand at the Ottawa imperial conference to limit imports from the Soviet is accepted. TheEconomia Site notes the potential for economic measures. A light classified ad urges renting vacant property before September 1 and advertises a follow through service with a contact at Gr 2400.

Moscow Great Britain Ottawa Economia Site Today

Radio Programs National Broadcast Chain and Variety Lineup

National radio listings outline a dense afternoon to late night schedule with multiple stations and programs. Highlights include music blocks from Taal Eatailee and Columbia Browdmne Giyetem, dance and orchestral segments, various talk shows, and record programs spanning 2:00 p.m. to after midnight, featuring artists like Gene Austin, Erno Ray, and Merle Travis along with numerous labeled broadcasts and time slots.

Broadcast Chain Columbia Browdmne Aaydedaat AIGA Milner Btu Ures Fasten Gene Austin Recorda Bonnet Favielina Vanities Weta m—Gaafas Club Dawee Deur

Bond set for ex soldier Pierce in robbery case

George Pierce, former Fort Sam Houston soldier, held 76 days in jail on a robbery charge. A thirty one hundred dollar bond was set but Pierce could not make it. The complaint, filed in Justice of the Peace court, accuses Pierce and Lee Palmer of holding up William Sre, manager of a Hardy-Andy store, on May 20. Detectives captured Pierce in June. testimony questioned Pierce’s identification while a store employee corroborated the robbery. The court scheduled a swift trial after the grand jury’s October term.

George Pierce Fort Sam Fouston Andy Alore Broadway Pierce Plesce Ike George Faojen Alore Bolkubore Pantch Paul Villains Chly Alamo Heights Wes Nands Town Halimony Cnder Roberton Pierce War Delos Finch

Vet with throat cut found at hospital

War veteran Boladier aged 40, from 321 South Alamo Street, found badly injured with throat wound. He was discovered Friday afternoon at a base hospital in Minneapolis. Authorities report minimal details as investigation continues.

Boladier Alamo Slrece Ted Stort Bam Minnaton Baliseday Mon Rei Orévator Win Ronming Mie Ararera Blin

Junior Women's Benefit Association delegates meet in San Antonio

Delegates to the state meeting of the Junior Women's Benefit Association in San Antonio toured historic sites including the Alamo and governor's palace, ending with a Brackenridge Park picnic. At a Gunter hotel session, Hamiton was chosen as the 13% dwelling place and officers were elected Mary Virginia Nichols was named president, with B Clatton as room for the post.

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Cotton Trust Charged Before Shannon Probers in Memphis

In Memphis on August 27 witnesses including cotton planters shippers and private operators testified before the Shannon congressional committee investigating government competition with private business. They argued that a government financed cotton marketing cooperative acted contrary to original intents, challenging the farm board and its subsidiaries.

Memphis Tenn Shannon Thair Inderal Farm Board Aubsidiarien Frank BR. Tomlin Pine Alnts Ani Joaenh B. Shannon Kansan Agriculturat O Macketing Ackoni Wplanvers and Kealperas Leigh Pryh

Night radio programs mix science and song across networks

A collage of events from Columbia Public Affairs Institute at 8 p m with Professor Harlow Shapier Chapley and O H Caldwell on KTSA and WOAT. Harlem and Southern music, Negro tunes, and a Ted Fiorilo dance hour on WOAT. Ruth Etting and various acts on NBC network.

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Dry Leader Warns Against Hoover Backing

Dr. Daniel Polling, head of the Allied Forces for Prohibition, is urged to oppose openly supporting President Hoover. Daniel C. Roper, internal revenue chief during Wilson's era, says such advocacy damages the dry cause and advises withdrawal from the group.

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