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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1931

Page

2

Senate Leaders Pledge Quick Action on $800 Million Reconstruction Plan

Senate leaders from both parties assured President Weaver of prompt consideration of the $800,000,000 reconstruction corporation measure after Christmas. The aim is to bolster the national financial structure and aid railroads. A Senate group also said action on the worstorium bill was hoped for before Christmas. The president discussed monitoring the emergency reconstruction program and related measures with House leaders and Treasury officials, seeking no delay in advancing his economic program.

Luvas Ninerony Senate Weaver Seton Christman’ Sdings Mationel Reilroada Eer Watson Mn House Ogden’ Mills Treasucy House Chey

Hoover Nominees Referred to Senate Committees

Washington Dec 21 Two of President Hoover s judge nominees Gunnar A Nordbye and John M Sanborn were referred to subcommittees by the Senate Judiciary Committee along with other nominations. Nordbye would be United States judge for Minnesota and Sanborn for the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals succeeding Judge Booth who retires January 1.

D.C Hoover Ahin Senate Gunnar A. Nordbyoto United States Vat Minneapolia John Tl. Sanborn Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Booth

Deputies Slay Alleged Killer Near Montrose Crockmore

In Tognevild e Ark a stranger identified as the alleged slayer of Com atable Montrose Crockmore in Pols Ark was shot to death Tuesday. Deputies Robert Baugherty and Gazy Taylor entered a restaurant at breakfast time, ordered him under arrest, and fired after he allegedly radiated. Two pistols and ammunition were found on his person.

Tognevilde Ark Aloyer Montrose Crockmore Pols Robert Baugherty Gazy Taylor

Fired Butler Kills His Boss in Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie dispatch reports Japanese butler Gantero Akizama killed his employer J William Schatz after being discharged. He and his sister-in-law Sadako Otsuka, both to be arraigned for first degree murder. Schatz stabbed multiple times. Mrs Yasorea hospitalized after a hammer attack.

Poughkeepsie Gantero Akizama Butler John Schwaetz Emloyer J. William Schatz Behar Akisyama Florence Quick Zmoran Bolatz Mre Gorozza Schatz Sadako Otsuka Schotz Yasorea

Truce With Law Ends as Search Resumes in Ohio

EAST LIVERPOOL Ohio December 21 07 William Tucker’s truce with the law expired today and he remained a hunted fugitive from justice. His last day at grace passed as reports said a visit from his wife’s physicians might aid Mrs Tucker who lay in a serious condition at Respite Hospital. Municipal Judge Harry Brokaw ordered police to ignore Tucker if he visited his wife but he did go last Friday. A bailiff fined Tucker 2500 on a liquor charge after the incident.

Liverpool Ohio William ‘Tucker Tolny Tucker Grace Elm Symyoaie Recase Harry Brokaw Ian St Teurber Tirokaw

Senate calls for Mooney report from Wickersham commission

Washington December 21 the senate today urged the president to publish reports prepared by the Wickersham commission on the Thomas Mooney and Warren K Billings cases It requests full information on why a new trial was denied in the Brownes Dillings case in San Francisco and calls the existing judgments shocking to justice.

Senate Mooney Washington D. Gi Regule Wickersham Commission Petthan Thomas Mooney Warren K. Billings Commission Ita Brownes-Dillings San Francisco

Congress to Rush Program for Economic Legislation

Congress prepared to devote its return from the Christmas recess to economic measures. President Hoover and key senators discussed action at the White House. A shortened recess was likely, with a stock market inquiry proposed and a plan for a $500 million reconstruction corporation. Senator Walsh urged inquiry into the 1920 securities collapse and other economic steps were debated.

Washington, D. C Congress Menate Hick Walsh Afoniana Democrat Prapasrd Benator Kem New Jersey Kean Ghinda Dominion British, Columbia Senator

McFadden defends bribery charges amid whitehouse inquiry

Senator McFadden of Pennsylvania prepared to justify his charges that Troover was part of a form of graft engineered by international bankers. He rejected a Republican ally's accusation of bribery as a scurrilous old campaign attack, noting his landslide reelection.

M'Fadden Washington, D. Dee INS Troover McFadden Pennsylvania Miara Representative Free McPadden

Capper Wheeler wheat bill blocked in Senate

Immediate action on the Ganper Wheeler bill to supply 40,000,000 bushels of farm board wheat was halted today in the Senate by Democrat D. G. Wannington. Senator Capper reported the bill from the Agriculture Committee and sought immediate consideration. Senator King blocked the measure on the calendar. Santa in Porto Rico A Christmas ship carrying and piloting gifts for children from every state arrived this morning.

Wannington D. G Wee Doyed Bender King Utah Capper Eyublican Kansas Agucnitum Committee King Santa Porto Rico Haniuan Porta Itico A. Christman Pilin Tor Rico Union Chia

Boy Shot in Heart Dies or Survives? Lancaster Report

A fragmented Lancaster article reports a boy named Pai ie Leoun discharged after being shot in the heart while with three companions. The bullet entered through a wall and struck one heart. The incident mentions a figure named Robert tele and hints at hospital or official action.

Lancaster, Pai Ie Leoun Robert Tele Iriget

Campaign fund limits proposed for presidential and congressional races

Washington reports definite, close caps on campaign expenditures for presidential and congressional campaigns. The Nye committee proposes ceilings including 200 000 for presidential nomination, 6 000 for presidential election, 50 000 for senatorial nomination and election, and 10 000 for House nomination and election, plus a vote-based cap of two cents per Senate vote and four cents per House vote. Violations risk forfeiture of office and disqualification, with penalties up to 10 years. The 1928 findings noted large sums spent by Republican and Democratic tickets in the prior election.

Washington, D. C Nye Repulican North Dakota House Senate Cnet Committee Basei Anita Norod Semic Herbert Cooyer Alfred EB. Smith

Cannon Asks Senate To Withhold Probe Judgment

Bishop James Cannon Jr asks the Senate to withhold judgment on charges related to the anti Smith campaign of 1926. He says he has not been given a promised opportunity to reply and requested a sworn statement be provided to the Nye investigating committee.

Washington Ler M Wishop James Cannon Jr Serge Nye

Priority Is Asked for Veterans Bill

A plea from veterans asks lawmakers to support the moratorium vote after enacting a bill for cash payment of compensation certificates. The appeal, expressed in telegrams and letters from Veterans of Foreign Wars posts, seems to be meeting with little response as senators prepare to address the war debt question.

Washington, D. G Lee Senate Veterans of Foreign Ware Organization

Detective Shot During North Side Night Club Hold Up

CHICAGO December 21 Detective James Gap lis, dining and dancing with about 40 patrons at a North Side night club, was shot in the chest as six bandits attempted a hold up. The assailants fled after the detective fired, wounding a guest who was shot twice.

Chicago James Oaplis Gaplis Axseulin

Parole Denied for Noted Boy Slayer Herbert Wie

Governor Ro and H Tinrtley condemned efforts to gain custody of the boy alleged slain by Herbert Franklin Wie, the so called boy slayer of Sheriff John L. Wormell of Asalin county, as parole for Wie was denied today.

OSS Apia Herbert Franklin Wieoollser John L. Wormell Asalin County Eather Flenagan Nebraska Roand H. Tinrtley

Ohio Democrats Seek Backing for Baker Nomination

Former congressman Martin L. Davey of Kent urged Ohio Democrats to support Newton D. Baker for the Democratic presidential nomination. The pledge was made during a meeting in Cleveland as delegates discussed the 1926 campaign.

Cheveland Vol Ohio Newton D. Baker Ohio Democrats Congress Martin L. Davey Kent

Plan Early Tax Increase Bill Set For February

Washington December 21 Congress will receive a bill by February 1 to raise federal taxes to partially cover a projected 2 billion treasury deficit. Representative Jamies W. Collier of the House Ways Means Committee announced the plan as inevitable and said it will be carried forward rapidly to American taxpayers and business.

Washington, D. C Congress Treasury Jamies WW. Collier Ipni House Ways Menny Committee Gallier

Reparations Delayed Amid Advisory Committee Doubts

In DASIG Switzerland the reparations advisory committee faces delays as questions from experts mount. Members have reportedly abandoned certain positions and may adjourn soon with a final report expected after Christmas. A decision is anticipated tonight or tomorrow morning.

Dasig Switzerland

Congress Debates Moratorium Ratification and Bond Sales

Senate takes up moratorium ratification planning passage as the Finance Committee resumes inquiry into foreign bond sales. Banking subcommittee continues hearings on establishing reconstruction corporation. House resumes general debate on the president’s messages under an agreed restraint with no contentious chatter.

Senate Fin Jiouse Cnntravershdl Ciattera

Mrs Pinchot May Run for Congress in Harrisburg

Harrisburg December 21 The governor's wife Mrs Pinchot Gifford Winguely may be a candidate for Congress against Representative Lewis Melacidon. Last week Melacidon charged President Hoover with selling feaming in propos. Winguely, who ran for Republican nomination in 1928, has been urged by citizens in the Wilkes-Barre district to seek state office but has not indicated her plans.

Pinchot Congress Harrisburg Gifford Winguely Pennsylvania Gevernory Lewis T. Melacidon Hoover Wifbouth

Debt battle looms in Europe amid British pressure

A European front to monitor and seal debt settlements grows amid British and Brtain circles. Reports say President Hoover and Secretary Mellon are disappointed by Congress reservations threatening Anglo French hopes.

London Des Unitéd European Front United States Teover Treasury Mellon House the Representatives Hoover

Two Senators Seek Parole for Fall from Mexico Prison

Two senators alleged to seek President Coover's paroled release for Fall, formerly secretary of interior, now in a Mexican prison. The move, attributed to Republican Senators Cutling and New Besica, aims to establish Fall's eligibility for parole.

Washington, D. C Albert St. Phil Mexico Coover Tolay Cutling New Besica Lewis Illinois

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