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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1931

Page

3

GOP Attacks Rainey Tax Proposal in Washington

Washington December issue reports the administration criticizing embryonic tax plans from congressional Democrats as insufficient to meet federal fiscal needs. Under-Secretary Mills, Mills, and Speaker Garner discuss leveling taxes on the wealthy, with debate over surtax rates and loophole closures to raise revenue.

Washington, D Milla The Treasury Saney Alineis Jenier Denis Phogtam Noiuey Mills Raley Giiner Wait

Senate hearing on prohibition opens January 8

The first meeting of the rentle committee on prohibition was set for Friday January 8. Chair Republican from Rhode Island named the subcommittee to hear testimony on a four percent beer bill. Senator Brogham Republican from Connecticut notified the office by telephone from Providence.

Senate Wallington D.C Rentle Brogham Connecticut Providence

Group to Probe Vote Cost Urged

A group urged a permanent government agency to investigate voting costs. Senator Cutting of New Mexico and Gatling associated with Republican Independent leaders supported constitutional action and nominating conventions amid the political push.

Washington, D. Lee Cutting New Mexico Gatling

Democrats Urged to Pick Roosevelt for 1922 Nomination

A Washington senator urged the Democratic Party to nominate Franklin D Roosevelt for president in 1922 to meet threats and avoid a potential third party. He warned that failing to back Roosevelt could alienate independent voters and weaken Democrat prospects nationwide.

Roosevelt Washington, DB Dea Beantor Dill Trankiright

Mexico Names Arms Delegate for European Conference

Dr Francisco Castillo Najera minister to Wo ll and will represent Mexico at the forthcoming armament conference in Europe next year. The decision was announced today by President Ortiz as one of Mexico’s top diplomatic appointees.

Menico Cava Der Francisco Castillo Najera Wolland Mexica Forthcominalistruinment Europe Tierm Oritz Se Im Mesinn Natana Shick Sho Jno

Solon Says Hoover Most Abused Man

Editor notes repeated slanders and abuse aimed at Hoover, reflecting partisan editorial tone from a past era. Mentions Senator George Moses and President Troyer, with claims of biased writings from four decades ago.

Solon Hoover N. TL Dee George TI Moses Troyer Grover Levelamil

Neckties Used in Garrote Death Near Santa Monica

A murder case near Santa Monica California reports a man found strangled with multiple neckties. Police say the garroted victim was discovered about nine miles north of the city. Details are uncertain due to damaged OCR text but the incident is treated as a homicide.

Banta Monica Calif Dee Calay Imounining Here

Funeral rites for Judge C. C. Clampates set Thursday

A memorial obituary notes Judge C. C. Clampates, veteran San Antonio jurist, died Tuesday at Santa Woan hospital. Funeral at 4 p.m. Thursday from 23 West Cypress Street with Pastor Js officiating. Born October 21 1806, he practiced in Georgetown and Tiracketteille before moving to San Antonio in 1882. Survived by wife, four children, and numerous relatives. Honorary pallbearers listed.

C. C. Chap Afmore Londale Vezng Santa Woan Hospital West Cypress Street Senrey Annige Clamp Misa Taoisa Arnett Daughere Tadee W. OW. Arnett Mn Belnefor Shiner,Lexas Henry P. Phelpe Mra Damon Wennington Ge Clamp Jr Yadle Glamp Groenhoek Searcy Frost Joan. Newton Stenton S. Davies Tiytlo W. Gosling Arthur W. Soclgson Thonorary Pallhearnrs Tonrdan Campbell C.F. Lehman R. LG. Slinor IT. C. Carter J. Joule Tage Fig T. D. Ky

Politician Slain in Gangster Ride Near Chicago

In Chicago area Dec 30 Ane Cooper, described as a politician engaged in gambling operations, was found dead beside a road in Layton township after being abducted and shot. The incident is linked to organized crime activity and involved police investigations with no immediate arrests reported.

Ctaigago Ane Cooper Ica Youngland Tdo Ween Cnlibor Alnga Layton Township

Hoover Plan Gains House Backing On Consolidation

In Washington the House supports President Hoover's plan to reduce federal spending by consolidating agency efforts. Committee chair Cochran leads a study to merge functions, focusing on shipping boat activities and transferring work to the Commerce Department.

Washington, D. C Dre AOM Dresident Slopyer Topastik Ravermental Agencies Overan Cochran Experiitures Committee Watch Chick Cormittee Missour Democratians Det Ivilies Hoover

First Primary in New Hampshire Tests Presidential Candidacy

Concord reports New Hampshire sets the first presidential primary guiding the 19th nation political conventions. Aspirants submit claims to voters as delegates are chosen amid the testing ground of early state polling.

Concord Wee New Hampshire Moreh

82 Red Shirts Are Jailed in India

Dispatches report 32 red shirt tribesmen arrested in Bonny City amid unrest in the northwest frontier. Other districts remain quiet as troops tighten control. loyal village leaders aid authorities and encourage cooperation to prevent spillover.

India NEW Voyorts Tolay Tbe Northwest Frontier Province Sayl Bonny City Dito Inges Serioua Tna

Ford Expected to Increase Plant Activity Soon

Detroit reports Ford Motor company plans higher plant activity after the holidays. A Ford service department head told the city council that congestion at the Dearborn plant would ease, forecasting a renewed peak by February 15. The comment followed concerns about operations and staffing in the service division.

Ford Detroit Ford Motor Company Uegen Unrry Bennett Dearborn

Volunteers Seek Body of Hunter

Volunteers led by Ro 17. Vanville and Houston artist began the tenth day of their search for the body of E G Touhain county tax collector, a companion of J Ty, whose body was found today near Trinity Day Sunday afternoon off Unabretta Toint.

Anahdal Lexax Vanville Hlouston Artzgist Tolay E.G. Touhain Ateauty Hattia J. Ty Muti Unabretta Toint

Russia closes frontier on plague outbreak near Ordabad

Moscow reports a frontier closure on the Persian border between Ordabad and Antar due to a plague outbreak in Mirall village of the Ardabil district. The action aims to curb spread and protect nearby towns as the plague is confirmed by the agency.

Russia Moscow Ordabad Antar Mirall Ardebil Ra- Forks Aes Sid

Civil War Vet Dies at Houston Home

Dee Woun ton Welch 88 a Civil War veteran and chief tender inspector for the United States Shipping Board during World War I died at his home in Houston. He had lived in Nonslo for 20 years.

Wounton, Dee J. Sumter Welch United Stated Shipping Board Went Fehl Nonslo

Limit on Dry Vote Starts Battle in House

Washington December 30. Accused by Democratic leadership of limiting forthcoming provision test to one vote to block action on two beer bill. Representative Raines of Minnesota argues the house will be divided on prohibition, with a possible referendum on the Eighteenth Amendment and a 22.73 percent beer bill. Rules allow debate on related bills, but the dry vote remains the central issue as the house contemplates resubmission and intra rules.

Waslington D.C. Dee Jeadership Raines Minnis Benocratic Lader

Biblical School Seeks Funds to Prevent Closure

Trustees of the Garrett Biblical Institute warned last night it may be forced to close due to a deficit. The institution, founded 4850 years ago in Chicago, is the third largest Protestant theological seminary in the country and draws about 450 students from U S denominations.

Chicago Nec Garrett Biblical Institute Fernns Nur Institute Mpiscopal Church Protestant Theological Seminary

Dawes U S Bound for Hoover Confab

Dawes and Bowes departed for Washington to confer with President Hoover on the international situation. The trip is described by officials as a high level exchange to discuss U S policy and leadership amid global tensions.

Dawes U

One Day Strike Called in India February 4

The executive committees of the tenth union emigress wing announce a one day nationwide strike on February 4 to demonstrate for workers' demands and to pressure the government.

India Inst Inbor Cal Forco

Distillery Raid Reported in Passaic New Jersey

Federal agents raided a Passaic distillery amid unclear chatter about illicit whiskey operations. The investigation touched nearby Willington facilities with multiple tanks as officers pursued leads across the river area.

Passiac Passaic SN. T. Dre Passie River Willington Bel-Barry

Hungarian Actress Sues for Divorce in Los Angeles

Hungarian screen and stage artist Laney Dornine filed for divorce from Dr. Richard Keichmuller a surgeon and author in Los Angeles. She accuses desertion and listed abusive conduct as grounds.

T.os Angeles Laney Dornine Richard Keichmuller Aurgeon

Pala May Leave Hospital Thursday

Santa Monica report says Pala Nowvi plans to depart from the hospital tomorrow for a brief New Year’s Eve celebration after a minor emergency operation.

Pala Santa Monica Cality Pala Nowvi Palish iii

Winter Settles on British Isles

A desultory telegraphic dispatch reports winter dominance across Britain as authorities note a chilling weather pattern. The misspelled copy hints at a routine weather notice with scattered fragments and unclear source lines.

British Isles Losvox Ber Britain

Insurgent Movements Contemplate Roosevelt Nomination

The article reports on potential third party moves in 1932 to nominate Franklin D. Roosevelt for president. Senators from Washington and Nebraska discuss splitting the party if Roosevelt is not the Democratic nominee, with some Republicans open to a third ticket and Hoover’s re election as a unified focus.

Washington Republicae Roosevelt New York Benator Prandin D. Roosevelt Wherler Monthom Wiless Roosevelt Taderes Hodvy Marty Mtoosevelt Norris Af Nelunrka Tug Troosevelt Hoover

Amateur color photography experiment announced by Asia Ansto

A fragment notes Horace W. Davis, president of Asia Ansto, announcing amateur color photography experiments. It mentions a special film and a cooperative effort to develop a process, with aims to advance color imaging for amateur photographers and small cameras.

Dinghamtson M. Y. Deoaf Sintutn Sena Tomas Horace W. Davis Asia Ansto Comeration

Republicans to Aid Democrat Cut in Federal Expenditure

Washington officials report on December 30 that Chairman Jones of the Appropriations Committee pledged GOP support for Democratic plans to cut federal expenditures. He told President Meaver he would cooperate with the Democratic chair of the appropriations committee in every way possible.

Washington, D. C Jones Thi Sxennia Appropriations Committee Washington Meaver

India Women Age Reform Debates At Madras Conference

The All-India Women's Congress at Madras urged abolition of chill marriage and enforced widowhood in India. It criticized the saying that a wife must worship her husband as god and urged ending untouchability and humiliation of women.

Madilas India All-India Women's Congress Necluse Humaun Betes

Federal court liquor raids target North Median Street joints

Prohibition agents report multiple raids in the city as United States Commissioner Until A. Lockhart presides. Stacey and Kaepienski face counts tied to six stills and hundreds of gallons of whiskey. Locations on North Median and West Travis streets yielded a 120 gallon still, dozens of gallons of whiskey, and fermenters. Warnings and bond details accompany the cases as authorities continue overnight action before New Year’s Eve.

Court of United States Stacey Kaepienski Jali Lalo Carson Street Lockhart Artir Meraignel Gleaiett Karnicuski Travis Street

New Polish Duties Promised to Cut Import Costs

In Warsaw Voland Dees 10 reports new tariff measures to be published tomorrow and take effect soon. The plan aims to limit imports from the allied state and maintain a duty around 812.50 per unit, with an anticipated rise postponed until 1935.

Walsaw Voland

Senate group to air house bill in banking committee

Senate banking committee chair Carey says a group will present the house bill while presidents of both banks may offer views. no firm testimony lineup set as the measure moves to the committee for discussion on a ten million dollar capital issue.

Senate Wallington Norrow

Two Japanese Men Hanged in Canada In Murder Case

Two Japanese men were executed in Canada after an investigation into a life insurance scheme. They were charged with murdering Nakise Watanabe, and were hanged at Ookalla prison. One of the men, Marc Sakuradi, was the beneficiary of life insurance policies tied to the victim.

Ife Ookalla Tonya Nakise Watanabe Marc Sakuradi Wasinumbe

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