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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1932

Page

3

Mellon to Leave Post as Secretary of Treasury for Ambassador Role

President Hoover announced Andrew W. Mellon will resign as secretary to become United States ambassador to the United Kingdom with Osten L. Milly of New York named undersecretary to succeed him. The move follows Mellon’s influence on foreign policy amid tense international relations and economic challenges.

Washington, D. C Andrew W. Mellon Loxadon United States Osten L. Milly New York Mellon Hoover Senate Dnl Mille Montgregury Atood House Committee Catty Mervanta

Mills Succeeds to Mellon Post in Treasury

Washington notes President Hoover names Opden Mills undersecretary to succeed Andrew Mellon as secretary. Archie A. Hallantine to replace Mills as assistant secretary. Mills noted for shaping the administration amid key reform efforts. Also: $500,000 still unclaimed at the Treasury, awardees unnamed, with March 10, 1982 deadline.

Wasilington D. C Opden Mills the Treasury Hoover Andrew Mellon Mills Sue Unover White House Archie Ac Hallantine Univer Moss Molon Great Wasulgton D. G Othe Treasury Department Flomie

Freedom short lived in Frederick jail escape bid

Raymond F. North briefly escaped county jail when hitching a ride home. He boarded a passing auto and sat beside the driver, who turned out to be the sheriff. North was quickly recaptured as the pursuit ended.

Frederick Raymond F. North North bin Ant Buck

Quakes Drive Thousands From Santiago After Major Shake

Tremors shattered Santiago Cuba as thousands fled with scant belongings. Nine dead and about 1,000 of 70,000 injured or treated. Official damage pegged over 10 million pesos. Aid promised from US ships at Guantánamo. City mobilizes reconstruction plans including water system, power, and housing.

Santiago Cuba

National education group to meet in Washington DC

Dr Robbie is asked to join a national education society. Dr Mary King Hobbig, a San Antonio educator, is among nominees. The body plans to organize at its annual meeting in Washington DC from February 10 to 23, adjacent to the association. Mrs Ludy Crampton of Toledo sent the nomination.

Robbie Mary King Hobbig San Antonio

Colfax Isolated as Delta Flood Deluges Town

Reports from New Orleans indicate Colfax, Louisiana, is submerged by the Delta floodwaters, cutting the town off from outside aid. Hunger fears grow as residents flee rising waters and seek shelter in higher areas. Local authorities struggle to reach isolated neighborhoods amid the disaster.

Orleans Colfax

Fire ruins temple claim victim identified in Houston

In Houston on February 4 the coroner ruled the woman recovered from the Raymond Richey evangelical temple ruins is hers. Funeral services to confirm debris safety continue as investigators ensure no other victims remain. The temple fire caused by an undetermined origin is estimated to have cost $250,000 in damage. Ray Harra, 60, entered the third floor Prayer Yawer before the blaze to pray for a revival address. Tuntive Campbell Overatecet cet ed a verdict of accidental death.

Houston A. M. Stayburn Raymond 1 Richey Evangelical Temple Rayhara Tuntive Campbell Te Moughton Riehes

Death by own action blamed in farm tragedy

Frnet Knoll 53, an Albert farmer, is blamed by his family for a Wednesday suicide. He was found dead in his home with a gunshot wound from a rifle, the coroner’s verdict ruling death by his own action. He leaves a widow and several children.

Albert Phillips Fairbanks Avenue Trixie Amy Addington Fredericksburg Frnet Knoll Albert Farmer Knoll A. W. Termecky Unin

Churchman Held on Narcotic Raid

Los Angeles February 4. Frederick Grant White of Venice California a churchman and financier was arrested along with four others in a narcotics raid. Officers said the group moved more than 500 000 dollars worth of narcotics into the United States over several years.

Los Angelrs TNS Frederick Grant White Venice Calif United States

Automobile Fatality Near Del Rio in Seminole Canyon

The body of motorist Dillon, 23, of Comstock was found beneath an overturned car in Seminole Canyon about 40 miles west of Del Rio. He had left Comstock last night for Shumla where he was employed. A coroner's inquest will be held.

Canyon del Rio Nexus Dillon Comstick Seminole Oan San Comstock Mic Shumla

Oklahoma Banker Is Given Sentence In Bank Failure Case

A jury and a day in prison and a fine were imposed on Lome Hinte, cashier of the Crunchtiott Bank, after he was convicted yesterday of accepting deposits while knowing the bank faced insolvency. The case highlights the bank’s collapse and the alleged misconduct by the cashier.

Oklahoma Tock Coahier Crunchtiott

Mine Workers Fail to Cut Officer Pay

Indianapolis Tod Beeb reports that at the biennial United Mine Workers of America convention, attempts to reduce salaries of international officers were unsuccessful.

Indianapolis Tod Beeb United Mine Workers of America

Hillsboro Woman to Boost Trailor for President

Hillsboro Tex February 4 The Trailor for president movement gains momentum as local supporters urge Mrs Trailor to lead. The new directory listing Four favorite candidates is released with hints of high hopes for the coming civic season.

Hillsboro Traylor

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