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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1933

Page

2

Boettcher Kidnapping Mystery Baffles Denver Police

The Boettcher abduction case in Denver confounded police as clues led to blind alleys. Chief A T Clark announced progress but the trail to identify the man who ordered Anna Lou Boettcher into the kidnapper’s car remained unclear. A note demanded 60 000 francs, and Mrs Boettcher could not positively identify the alleged mastermind despite a resemblance.

Denver Boettcher A. T. Clark Anna Lou Boettcher Mitchell Sim

Mrs Roosevelt to Be Guarded Against Attacks

Treasury officials said Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt will be guarded from any possible attack. They declined to specify methods. The attempted attack on the president elect's site last night prompted government agencies to intensify efforts to prevent further incidents against officials or their families.

Wabhinuian Lau Franklin D. Roosevelt Treasury

Roosevelt's evolving Secret Service protection plan

In New York as governor, Franklin D. Roosevelt enjoyed limited police protection until his 1932 presidential bid. After his election, three Secret Service agents were assigned, rising to nearly a dozen for White House duties. Associates note few guarding changes during official travels or awaiting clemency decisions.

Washington, D. C Franklin D. Roosevelt New York New York City Roosevelt Secret Service White House Mr. Roosevelt New York State

Recalled shootings against presidents in history

Chicago recaps a 16 February notice of repeated assassination attempts on presidents. It recalls Franklin D Roosevelt narrowly escaping a shot at Miami, five others wounded, and cites Theodore Roosevelt in Milwaukee 1913 where a bullet and manuscript saved him. The piece notes deadly outcomes for attackers and mentions a physician’s cautions.

Chicago Roosevelt Miami Franklin D. Rooosevelt Milwaukee Theodore Roosevelt Bern John Schrank New York Hoogevelt Bebrank Ishkosh Wis Assanala

Camel Cigarettes Ad Praises Delicate Flavors

Ad touts Camels as delivering greater pressure to consumers than other cigarettes and promises a refined taste from costlier tobaccos, urging readers to smoke Camels for the delicate flavor.

Italian-born would-be Roosevelt gunman in Miami jail

Giuseppe Zanagara 33, born Calabria, Italy, told Miami county jail police he bought a pistol in Italy to kill King Victor Emmanuel and aimed at Franklin D Roosevelt during a Miami rally but was thwarted by a wobbling bench and a dense crowd. He said he hates all presidents and all rich officials. He paid $8 for the gun and has been in Miami two months.

Miami Fla Giuseppe Zanegara Mr Roosevelt Daniel Hardie Miami County Zanagara Victor Emmanuel Italy King Emmanuel Mr. Roosevelt Zanagere Miamiahimi Ivan Harkensack N. J Zane- Bara Calabria

Sullivan, Creator of Felix the Cat, Dies at 45

New York February 16 Pat Sullivan cartoonist and creator of Felix the Cat died yesterday of pneumonia at Sherman Square hospital. He was a widower and his home was listed as the Maylower hotel.

Weather and Events Snarl Cloudy With Variable Winds

A garbled weather report mentions temperatures and forecasts for January with references to Antonio, Lima, Denver, and Memphis. It notes partly cloudy conditions, variable winds, and a mix of times and dates across several cities, with unclear specifics and several stray names and numbers.

Italy Royal Attack Echoes in Rome Shootings

Feb 16 Rome reports a sensational royal incident as Antonio D Alba, a 19 year old plasterer, fired at the king and queen near the Pantheon while a mass commemoration for King Humbert. Major Lang was seriously wounded. D Alba arrested and ten others implicated, one given life imprisonment.

Rome Ronsevelé Awassin Guiseppe Zangara Italy Emmanuel Zangara Pantheon Humbert Antonio D'Alba Lang D’alba Ife

Roosevelt returns to mainland after assassination attempt

Franklin D Roosevelt arrives back in the United States from a voyage aboard the Roseel to the mainland, expressing shock at an assassination attempt on him. He speaks with reporters aboard a yacht, notes no cabinet decisions, and jokes about not opening briefs while awaiting appointments. Professor Raymond Moley advised on war debts matters during the visit.

Miami Franklin D. Troosevelt United States Roosevelt Moley Raymond Moley

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