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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1932

Page

7

Budget Court Special Term Fails To Move Dockets In Bexar

In a bid to curb county spending and avert tax rate hikes, Bexar County’s special term of the Thirty seventh District Court opened amid criticism. Records show no child abandonment trials in the first month, though temporary orders exist for support. Juror costs exceed $1,000. many jurors were paid for one day or two and released. Three criminal trials were set, two pleas of guilty entered, several bonds forfeited, and many cases continued. Special judge Perry S. Roberts notes low lawyer attendance, with limited progress and ongoing habeas corpus writs and civil judgments.

Bexar Citizens Committee Attontom Kent Perry S. Roberta Neawak

U S A warns Japan over Peiping maneuvers

The United States warned Japan through Col Gulick that ongoing military displays in Peiping’s Chinese quarter risk misinterpretation and endangering foreigners, after routine notices of parades and drills by Japanese headquarters.

Peiping INS United Elates Japan Gullek Legation Guards Washington Shanghai Guillek Gulick

Plane crashes near Summit Jersey during air races

A Shen singon monoplane piloted by H W Lake with passenger W D Guthrie crashed near the Waterung mountains by the Summit Gulf Club on a flight to Cleveland air races. Neither occupant suffered serious injuries. Lake supervised takeoff of Roosevelt fleet planes toward Cleveland.

Summit N. J TNS H.W. Lake W. D. Guthrie Cleveland Waterung Mountains Summit Gulf Club Guthrie Lake

Obituary notices for Tracy Berger Ballon and Ballon families

Obituary notices detail Leon Oscar Tracy a 54 year old Pennsylvanian long time San Antonio resident with services at Clark-Kearns parlors and interment at Mission Burial Park. Survivors include widow son and extended family. Also listed are funeral services for Joe A Berger and Mary L Ballon with details on survivors and interment locations at Anchor Masonic Cemetery and Mission Burial Park respectively.

Leon Oscar Tracy Pennsylvania San Antonio Zlark-Kearns Rev. E. Hubbard Denver Heights Presbyterian Church Mission Burial Park Jack EB. Tracy San Antonia E. V. Tracy Miss Gora Tracy Harry Tracy Dallas City Myr Tracy Knight Templar Shrine Huntington W. Va

Robstown Schools Set to Open September 12

Robstown Texas August 27 Robstown public schools will open September 12 for the new term. Teachers’ meeting scheduled at Wah school building August 31 and August 31. Aid all students return date September 94. Thirty-four sections will comprise the instruction for the coming year.

Robstown Texas Ie Wah

Young People End Paley Tour At San Antonio Convention

Nearly two hundred Young People gathered at the Gunter in San Antonio for a five day state convention of the Women's Benefit association. They toured the Alamo and missions, with guides recounting the locations. Election results named Mary Virginia Nichols president, with Billie SodduIh vice president, Pearlie Web secretary, Helen Kilcher treasurer, Nelma Bussell musician. Executive board members and state directors were named. Houston was chosen as the 1933 convention host city.

Avial San Antonio Brackenridge Park Young Peoples ‘Department The Women’s Benefit Association Gunter Proble Alamo, Missions Sovernor Galace Mary Virginia Nichols Galveston Jessie Hill Billie Soddulh Dalles Pearlie Web Helen Kilcher Palestina Nelma Bussell Houston Wamed Florence Cantwell Malins Dorothy Bell Weber Patty Agams Randolph Field Dorothy Ewald Margaret Laceen Taylor Sallie D. Golgler Dallas Women's Benefit Association Laura Simpson Bai Antonio

Rich Gold Vein Found in Old Colorado Mine

In Silverton Colorado an old mine reportedly yielded a gold vein valued up to 550 per ton with rich ore and silver values. Boulder Colorado reports ore running several thousand dollars per ton from a Sugar Loaf district mine, cited by N A Parker a university instructor.

Old Mine Colorado Silverton Cola San Juan Basin Boulder, Culu Sugar Loaf N. A. Parker Ingbructor University of Gatorads Fii Lense

Mexican Bandit Shot After Rampage in Merceda Cafe

Tomas lureta, 26, a Mexican bandit, ran amuck in a Merceda cafe and critically wounded two others before he was shot dead by local and federal officers. A half hour chase ended with his cornering as investigators ruled he was dazed from marihuana.

Tomas Lureta Pace Federal

Douglass School Presents He’s My Pal Comedy Play

Douglass High School will host He’s My Pal a three act comedy by Lillian Mortimer staged by the Wincoka club at the auditorium South Hackberry and Nebraska streets Thursday at 8 30 p m The season opener among Negroes is directed by J W Hemmings of the Negro Little Theater with cast members drawn from that company

Lillian Mortimer Wincoka Club Douglass High School Suditorium South Hackberry Nebraska Streets J. W. Hemmings Negro Little Theater

Egan Refuses to Testify in Murder Trial

San Francisco report states Frank J. Dynt a former public defender and co defendant Albert Pinnin are charged with killing Jesie Scott Hughes a wealthy widow on April 20 to gain her life insurance. Dynt will not testify in his defense and the trial is expected to go to the jury by late next week.

San Bilancisco Frank J. Dynt Albertc ‘Pinnin Jessie Scott Hughes

Army Orders From Panama Canal Department Names and Relieves

A chaotic list from the Panama Canal department details officers and units being relieved or assigned, naming numerous individuals such as Lt Col Esilard Loely PF Ave Alpttrme Tainnds Day in Chatty roofa Richard McKennis and others. The jumble includes Fort Hy G Weiehl Soo and references to multiple posts, departments, and ships, with scattered dates and places like Washington DC and Fort Warren.

Esilard Loely Chattyroofa Richard McKennis A. C Fort Hy G Weiehl Soo Panama Canal Department Chadion B. Warren Alfoim Moeriye Standererk Vere Totten Anewali Firat Uleinbnain Itcemmer Tariana Walifarain Hiique Tony Y. Nailiani AC. Mautitian Osinming Canal Hunan Tien C. A Turan Haveally Berond Yule Aurone Ux Epitave Mal Kennet Malpine Tnt Decatur Cantainn Cytik Semaw Mibrowes G Rover Int Harmann Cay Sven Liews Gol Clark Tenn New Mark Morgan Washington, DC

Tulgamayoh Recall Asked in Tulsa Mayor Clashes

In Tulsa on August 27 a recall petition was filed against Mayor Berman F Newblock as Fire and Police Commissioner A P Bowles intensifies a power struggle over Tuleag departments. Bowles spearheads the effort with a renewed enforcement campaign against the mayor.

Tulsa Okla Berman F Newblock A. P. Bowles Tuleag Wetltions Bowles

Boy Hurt in Crash While En Route to Hospital

Ricardo Veen seven year old of 518 Panna Street was injured twice in a crash while being taken to Robert B Green Hospital Saturday. A car struck him on Frio and Numanga Streets. a second collision at Commerce and Medina occurred while a motorist was transporting him. He was then picked up by a second driver and taken to the hospital. Police say Ricardo will recover.

Ricardo Veen Panna Frio Numanga Commerce Medina Ricardo

Donoghue Elected Heights Marshal

Tom Donoghue was elected city marshal of Alamo Heights by the city council on Saturday. Sheriff Alfonso Newton was not mentioned as a candidate, and the vote results were reported without further details.

Donoghue Heights Tom Donoghue Alfonso Newton Alamo Heights

Dope Gasts Up in September Hearing on Demurrals

Unclear legal motions delay hearings in a federal narcotics case involving eight San Antonio physicians accused of unlawfully dispensing narcotics. Attorney W. C. Williams says oral arguments may occur in September as indictments face quash attempts. court aims to balance summer delays with proceeding, citing Linlich v United States as a defense anchor.

San Antonio W. C. Williams Reverey FR. J. Mewillan Septumbur Willams Federal District Court Akeay Dodge McMillan Williams Willian Wiliams Russell Wins Linrich United States

Simple Funeral Planned for Senator Waterman

Senator Charles W. Waterman died in a Washington hotel after a long illness at age 71. Funeral services will be private with no congressional committees. cremation will occur and burial plans are undecided. Waterman’s death leaves the Senate at 47 Democrats, 47 Republicans, and one Farmer-Labor member.

Washington, D. C Usi Charles W. Waterman rRepubliicans Colorado Washington Hotel Waterman Curtis

Plumbing Fixture Thieves Reported Stealing Items Across Town

Witnesses report burglars stealing pictures from vacant houses on Gand rich Street and Bow Street and a property on Hays Street. Mrs. Thomas Hardy at 432 King William Street reported $5 and ten pillar brushes stolen near the Alamo. An alarm of clothing valued at $65 was taken from 753 West Poplar Street.

Gandrich Street

Two Bandits Rob Chicago City Hall in Broadday Heist

In Chicago on August 27 two armed men burst into the city hall during a police chase nearby and pistol whipped an assistant cashier for the municipal court ballot. They took about $40 in cash and a $160 diamond ring before fleeing.

Chicago Peter B. Maurino Municipal Court Balliot

Judge Reverses Probation Grant Amid Public Protests

Chicago August 27 A judge bowing to public clamor vacated an earlier probation grant for two convicted bandits from St Clair Memorial and Charge Ditty. He imposed four concurrent life imprisonment terms, signaling a harsher sentence amid rising civic pressure.

Chicago James J. Rolly Comet Bt. Clair Memnoray

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