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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1932
Page
1
A garbled worded piece discusses a coming Asia war, Japan Chinese tensions, and a proposed League of Nations police force. It references Roosevelt as umpire, notes Western hesitation, and ponders American and Pacific defense roles. Floyd Gibbons reports Pan- Asian developments and a Japanese air power presence amid global intrigue.
San Antonio and vicinity partly cloudy with a low about 50 and high near 66. Light to moderate rain possible, mainly south and east. West Texas mostly fair Sunday with warmer readings in the northwest. keep an eye on brief showers in the far west. Weather on Page 2.
In Norristown Pennsylvania on February 4 a jury acquitted Eddie Allen in the murder case of his sister Rose Allen's fiancé. The packed courthouse cleared after the verdict as a police escort guarded the sister home amid a tense crowd of about two thousand.
Executives of the Governors' conference meet to discuss the annual program set for Richmond on April 2. Governor Rocenvell, a member of the executive committee, will enter talks while other executive members prepare for the weekend session.
Feb 6 report on Mrs Winete Huth and a companion murder case as jury deliberations near. The state rests after the afternoon session with closing arguments pending verdicts on murder in the first degree, life imprisonment, or not guilty by reason of insanity.
AERON Ohio February six infant death infanticide case. Mrs Annie Betko, tied to an Atom' robbery worker, allegedly threw her two day old baby into a furnace. Coroner M Gratie of Rugdit county ruled the infant dead. Police hold the mother under guard as investigations continue.
In Bath Maine on February 6 three men aboard the foot power cruiser Marguerite tested her seaworthiness on the Kennebec River when Coast Guard Patrol No 279 fired three shots over her bow. The Marguerite and her crew were released after logs and papers were examined and found in order.
In San Francisco in February the remains of Asies Meheren Mary Kimball were scattered on her father’s grave following her will filing for Peahate. Her birds, kept in a glass cage by the woman during her life, had died.
In Washington on February 6 1928 Alfred E Smith announced his political intentions for the 1928 race. Roosevelt supporters expect a first ballot nomination while Smith's candidacy challenges the Roosevelt surge with strong backing in the South and West and in Illinois and New England. Former Governor Smith also met reporters in New York to present a long prepared political statement to be released publicly Monday morning.
Omaha reports a curious case where widow Mrs. William Haaglend sues Myre Morentet Sholwell for $1000 in affection in a heartbeat of a claim tied to a deceased husband. The petition alleges Sholwell, a racially prominent leader, had knowledge of the dead man and her husband’s death years earlier.
Alberta Yoreh of Newark New York was arrested in Ormond Bragh on a February 6 occurrence for persistently denying John D Rockefeller and attempting to speak to him. Authorities charged her with being mentally deranged in the ware coat incident.
Maj. Gen. James E Fechet, former army air corps chief, warns America remains defenseless against foreign air invasion. He cites threats including Panama Canal disruption and enemy aircraft carriers approaching Pacific shores, capable of attacks akin to Shanghai's destruction.
President Hoover with leaders of 60 national groups initiated a national anti hoarding campaign to move 1 000 000 000 dollars back into circulation. White House statements warn hoarding depresses credit and prices and delays employment recovery, with resources mobilized through the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and Treasury officials. An office near term will open Monday with Col. Wrangh Knox in charge.
A protest in Washington voiced opposition to a proposed federal gas tax. The American Motorists' Association argued the fee would raise costs and urged lawmakers to drop the tax or keep it to a minimal amount.
AML missionaries and thousands of Chaincee refugees report safety as heavy fighting continues in Shanghai's northern district. The update came via cable to the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church at 2:50 p.m. local time.
Washington February 6. Congressman Raines of Illinois voiced opposition to federal loans for unemployment relief for states. He said he is not in favor of a debt for states and that states won’t pay back what is loaned.
Olive B. Lemmans wife of a county rancher was found guilty in federal court of mailing poison through the mail. The case alleges she sent a toxin with intent to kill two relatives of her husband. Sentencing details indicate a potential two year prison term.
By a Shanghai correspondent the article claims Japans forces are massing near the Yangtze and Whangpoo rivers. It notes landings rumored, air and naval activity, and official ignorance of precise plans due to limited communications and treaty restrictions.
A garbled Texas Republic obituary notes the death of Amanda Paxton, born March 27, 1845 in Bastrop, with unclear rest of details. The fragment mentions descendants including great grandchildren and implies late 19th century context in Bastrop.
The government issued a firmly worded statement defending military steps at Shanghai and stated Japan had no designs on Chinese territory while dispatching reinforcements to protect Japanese nationals and interests. It claimed Chinese provocations and anti Japanese agitation prompted the moves, with plans to withdraw troops when the situation allows.
The report notes declines in immigration to the United States in 1931 with fewer entrants and shifts in permanent residence patterns. Data appears from wartime or early 20th century records, indicating reduced movements and changes in visa or residency trends during that period.
Reports from Shanghai describe renewed bombardment directions toward Chapel and the North Station as Japanese forces press along the Yangtze and Whangpoo river confluence. Civilian observers note troop landings between Woosongami and Tuniedo as reinforcements arrive and defenses strain under heavy artillery and machine gun fire.
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