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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1932

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Lincoln Birthday Reflected In Global Pulse Of War And Industry

Arthur Brisbane notes Lincoln’s birthday stirring global memory as Japan presses a new push at the Shenghai forts while the U S reports aviation and Ford engine developments. Mussolini visits the Pope with ceremonial pomp as Rockefeller Institute advances pneumonia research. Imperial Valley seeks canal financing. New York reports looming end for deluxe speakeasies as prohibition enforcers tighten.

C. T. Avorty Rockefeller Institute

Smashing charges and smoke in Woosung Creek fight

Shanghai dispatch reports heavy bombardment by Japanese forces at Woosung Creek and Chapel as Chinese defenders contend with smoke screen tactics. Japanese destroyers and planes supported by chemical and incendiary devices press a northward advance near the Whangpoo river, while Lt. Gen. Uyeda stresses defense of Japanese property.

Floyd Gibbons T. B Blall Nena Barrice Shanghai Tom Golly Cross Creek Woosing Creek Woesung Vilage Tae Riveree Eshambtes Whangpoo Manchuria Ineh Rhusroi Geutsers Chapel Woosung

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

San Antonio and vicinity expect local rains Saturday night and Sunday. Low around 54 degrees Saturday night and high near 74 on Sunday. Light to moderate winds. East Texas and West Texas show similar rain chances with coastal easterly winds and likely rain Saturday night and Sunday.

San Antonio East Texas West Teras

Pickets Take To Air in Chicago

Chicago February 13 71 Labor picketing has gone modern taking to the air Twenty one women pilots discharged by Century Airlines following a wage dispute flew a plane before the hangar of Century Aviation. Michael Caffarello of the Chicago Aero Commission directed the taxi and the plane was later towed away.

Chicago Century Airines Michael Caffarelo Chicago Aero Comission

Sheriff Speer Receives Three Year Sentence

A Travis county jury found Walker county sheriff and former state warden N N Speer guilty of theft from the state overpaying a claim for fees of office by $1000. Punishment set at three years with related indictments for extortion in collecting office fees. The Comptroller’s department issued a warrant for $2626.95 on an account totaling $1626.95. Speer faces further charges.

Austin N. N. Speer Walker County Texas State Penitentiary Travis County Speer Cemptroller's Department

Mexico's Course Held Linked With U S on Orientals

Mexico City editorial says North American nations are allied and Mexico should side with the United States if a dispute with Japan arises, amid denials of any secret U S treaty on Far Eastern matters.

Mexico U. S Mexico City North America

Capone's Guard on Hospital Leave

Federal Judge James H Wilkerson granted Philip D Andrea, a Capone bodyguard, permission to leave Cook county jail for hospital treatment. He remains under bond, and the hospital stay does not count toward his contempt sentence for carrying a pistol into Judge Wilkerson's courtroom during Capone's tax trial.

Chicago James H. Wilkerson Fhlip D'Andres Bearface al Capone Cook County D'Andrea Las

Postponed Little Play Dad Dies Rescheduled Dates

The Little play Dad Dies is rescheduled due to cast illness and will run next Wednesday and Thursday at the San Pedro Playhouse. Tickets from last Friday will be honored Wednesday and those for Saturday will be honored Thursday.

San Pedro Dlayhouse Tickela Ticekets

Oil Ouster Suit Goes Into Recess

A Texas anti trust case against three oil firms, filed to challenge alleged illegal practices, entered a recess as arguments on Allred move for default judgments were expected to wrap up. Also mentions Lincoln assassination reference tied to a theater sighting in Bridgeton.

Austin Texar James V. Allred Monta

Probing Death Of Woman In Milwaukee Morgue

Three investigations were ordered into the death of Esther Falk 32 who died after being taken to Milwaukee County morgue. Police pathologist Dr Edward Miloslavich and officials said she likely died from exposure and had possible revived life signs after morgue transfer. The medical exam and chemical tests awaited as inquiries proceed.

Milwaukee Wis Edward L. Miloslavich Esther Falk Jacob Caupenheimer Henry Grund Fan George Bowman Miloslavich Falk Wilam Sulliven

Robbery Charges Brought Against Fitzsimmons Brothers

In Fort Worth on February 13 charges of robbery with firearms and assault to murder were filed in justice court against Rallin James Fitzsimmons and Clifford G. Fitzsimmons. The holdup at Western Auto Supply led to a gun battle with police. Rallin is hospitalized in Dallas in critical condition, while Clifford was detained after arrest in Dallas Friday night. Policeman R. Burke and Investigator A. C. Howerton were wounded in the exchange.

Fort Worth Justice Court Baburday Rallin James Fitzsimmons Clifford G. Fitzsimmons Western Auto Supply Company Hero Roll James Fitzsimmans Dallas R. 4 Burke Nellective A. C. Howerton

Doctors Must Supply Own Liquor Prescription Forms

Washington February 13. Doctors prescribing liquor for patients must buy their own forms to furnish government records. Commissioner Daran of the Industrial Alcohol bureau told supervisors the Treasury no longer prints the forms, saving about 15000 dollars annually. Each record form costs about 20 cents and lasts roughly a year.

Washington, D. C Daran Industrial Alcohol Bureau Treasury

Hurley Quits Senate Hearing Over Independence Debate

Washington February 13 Secretary Hurley stormed out of a senate insular committee hearing after accusing Senator King of calling him a liar. Hurley, angered by remarks supporting Philippine independence, challenged the questioning and left as the session grew tense.

Washington, D. C Hurley Senate King Utah War Department Star Chamber Senate Insular Hur- Tey Cutting New Mexico Klug Harry

Non-Support Term Will Be Appealed

Filbert Musheltres of 815 Avenue B was convicted in thirty seventh district court of failing to support a child. He received six months in jail and a $600 fee and plans to appeal. His attorney W G Linden Jr announced. The indictment said Micheltree failed to support Dale Mitcheltree, a baby boy. Miriam Mitcheltree of 412 Brooklyn Avenue was a main witness. The verdict was reburned within an hour after the jury retired.

Filbert Musheltres Avenue B W. G. Linden Jr Micheltree Dale Mitcheltree Miriam Mitcheltree Brooklyn Avenue

Canadian Town Ig Threatened by Fire

Alexandria Ontario February 13 driven by west wind a fire early today threatened complete destruction of this town. Fire destroyed several dwellings and barns by 9 30 o clock with estimated losses around 100 dollars and flames were spreading to other homes and offices.

Alexandria Onl Lerrifle

Pocket Picked leads to family assault in New York

New York report says David Murray slept, awoke to missing items in his trouser pocket. A batch of keys and cigarettes were taken, his wife had a broken jaw and mother in law injured. Murray was arrested for felonious assault amid the commotion.

New York David Murray David

Liquor Trial Delayed by Juror Illness Resumes in Federal Court

Juror PF C Ender was deemed fit to continue testimony after illness, allowing the Lynn Stephens liquor case to proceed. Witnesses described Theodore Leonhardt as a night watchman at Casbeer Cooperage, with inventory showing vast stock and many beverage labels. Prohibition agents testified about the May 28 raid on 317 Comal Street and the masquerade by ten officers, marking a key step in the long trial.

Lynn Stephens PF. C. Ender Comal Street Leonhardt Jad. Curley Newt Casbeer Broadway Stephens Whiskey Syndiate Cooperage Company GC. Johnson Prohibition Paul Rathbone P. B. Locke Protsib Llow

Army to dramatize Massa-2 in Philippines over KTSA Sunday

Army hour program on KTSA Sunday at 8 20 p m will dramatize the Baiangga massacre of Com Pay Ninth Infantry in the Philippines on Sept 28 1901 Maj LH Stanford will direct a three net drama recounting the fight that nearly wiped out Company An off duty signal officer notes the cathedral bell signal for the attack and its transfer as a trophy to the Ninth Infantry Five unwounded survivors and 19 dead followed the surprise assault by 400 natives with nine deaths in the days after the action

KTLA Ninth Infantry Samar Island Philippines Bruce Bieber Frank Coker Com- Pay Philippine Islands KTSA Army Hour LH. Stanford Halapgiga Inmyor Polles Vhet Eleventh Infantry Fort Sam Houston

Hoover Blamed in Roosevelt Probe

Albany New York Democratic leader accuses President Hoover of planning a Republican legislative probe into Governor Franklin D Roosevelt's Democratic administration. Senator John J Dunnigan, head of the party in the upper house, says the new slo gain aims to beat Roosevelt now rather than in November.

Albany N. Ya Fen Hoover New York Govermor Franklin BD Roosevelt John J. Dunnigan

Demonstration of Chute Proves Fatal

Los Angeles February 13 a parachute demonstration ended in tragedy when Rotlle M. Lane leaped from a seven story building the parachute opened only partially and he was killed.

Los Angeles Rotlle M. Lane

Wall Street Bull Run Lifts Stocks After Lincoln Holiday

Bullish mood on the New York Stock Exchange drives broad gains as speculative enthusiasm fueled by the Glass-Steagall bill returns. About 100 000 shares traded in the first half hour, with 3000 to 6000 share blocks. United States Steel, American Telephone, Western Union, Amoco? and other major names rise, while commodities push higher on opening.

New York New York Stock Exchange United States Steclcommon Américan Telephone Westem Unloo Imacylean Union Pacific Reiirong Hipher Santa Fe Consolidated Gas du Pont Allied Chemical Columbian Yeottan

London Market Gains Continue on buoyant session

London stock exchange extended its upward drift in a brief session as stocks stayed buoyant and foreign bonds rose. German 7 per cent bonds gained 2 points to 75 1-2 while the pound sterling stood at 3.44 3/4 dollars and finished unchanged amid firmer international developments.

London London Stock Exchange

Vatican Facsimile Planned at Chicago Expo

Rome Catholics in Germany reportedly plan a Vatican facsimile at the 1934 Century of Progress exposition in Chicago, with an estimated cost near $1,000,000.

Vatican Chicago Germany

Move In Now Advertises Multiple Apartments For Rent

A garbled classified notice advertises apartments for rent with weekly and monthly rates at various addresses including Main Avenue Wann G Broadway Greenlawn and San Juan. It lists contact Mary Law in Greenatt gee and urges readers to call for complete information and location details.

Couurarcy Call Mary Law Greenatt Gee Main Avenue Wann G Broadway Trissy Incolk Woveen Dever Harvard

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