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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1932
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR item cites Arthur Brisbane and others in a discussion on revolution and money. The legible pieces reference Deep Snow, Exgs 15 onto, and a question of whose money. Minimal context prevents full summary of themes or affiliations.
The article narrates unusual winter weather from Bakersfield to Los Angeles with snow drifts four feet high, a Lincoln car pushing through the snow, and travelers like Andrew Macrery crossing the continent. It notes improvised ridges and snow clogged gullies, plus curious local scenes including rubber boots in San Bernardino and biblical billboards on bungalows. It also sketches social commentary on aging women, immigration, taxation, and a sales tax proposal amid broader federal tax debates.
Collinsville celebrates Governor William H. Murray’s Oklahoma homecoming with a festive turnout. About 100 residents gathered in a large park as the governor returned, received with cheers and community pride.
Washington February 18 Treasury Secretary Mills urged congress to adopt a tax program aiming to raise over 1 billion dollars next year. He said any bill must include treasury recommendations in full and indicated support for increased income taxes and a selective manufacturers excise tax. Mills also noted postal rate hikes to fund the post office.
Michigan assets of the bankrupt De Vaux Hall motors corp were transferred to Continental Motors of Detroit. Continental paid 16000 as the balance of 40000 cash involved, deposited with bankruptcy receivers, and signed waivers on 250000 in major commitments against De Vaux.
Two youths robbed the Hartman bank of an undetermined sum and forced cashier Buster Thompson to accompany them to Ozark where they abandoned the car. Some of the money was later found in the abandoned vehicle.
Weather forecast notes cloudy skies with occasional rain across San Antonio and East Texas. Thursday night through Friday bring warmer temperatures, with Thursday night lows around 0 and Friday highs near 62. Winds shift from easterly to northerly, with coastal adjustments and wetter conditions in the eastern and southern regions.
In Shanghai on February 6 a squad of Japanese soldiers appeared in armor covering their bodies from waist up with modern helmets. The armor was for use at exposed sentry posts and not expected to be adopted generally, according to Japanese headquarters.
A formal investigation was ordered into the sudden deaths of W. P. Cannell president of the Louisiana National Bank and Anthony Doherty hardware merchant of Baton Rouge. They died Sunday in Mexico City while traveling with Louisiana State Senator Charles A. Trollcombe. A physician attributed death to heart failure induced by high altitude.
London reports the British government warns China that either China or Japan will be held responsible for the fatal wounding of two British sailors in the Shanghai international settlement. No further action is planned beyond possible indemnity to the sailors’ families.
U S District Attorney George E. Q. Johnson urged Middlewest police chiefs to create internal espionage networks to expose and root out corrupt members. The prosecutor, known for targeting Chicago gangsters, said criminals must be trapped in police work as well as on the street.
Washington march 18 the senate appropriations committee added 1 450 000 dollars to the agriculture department supply bill for grasshopper control. The amount follows a house approval of 175 040 000 and raises total committee allocations by about 3 300 000 before sending a favorable report.
Arrangements were made for the sale of a New York stock exchange flat at 180000, down 35000 from yesterday’s taxi sale. Yesterday’s high was 175000, with prices ruling 40000 above week’s end value and over 50600 above the year’s low.
Magnolia Petroleum company announced the abandonment of its Sunday shutdown program in the East Texan field amid February activity. The move ends the weekly halt and returns to regular operations as of today.
Misa Madeline Slade daughter of a British admiral described as a Gandhian loyalist was arrested in Bombay and sentenced to three months in jail for refusing to leave the city on government orders. She professed pride in jail for the Indian cause while rejecting witnesses questions. In Manchuria a seven leader proclamation declared independence forming a new state with Sun emblem and plans to have Henry Pu Yi as ruler.
NEW YORK February 18 trust estates have fared better in the present economic situation than the ordinary individual investor John E Blunt of Chicago told several hundred trust company officers at the mid winter conference of the American Bankers association
FRIEBFRG Germany Feb 1 o First world radio premiere of Richard Hagemans Caponsacchi will be broadcast over the Columbia system to Germany and America. The historic airing marks an American opera crossing the ocean via radio to two continents. The broadcast underscores collaboration between American composer Hageman and international networks, highlighting cultural exchange through early transatlantic wireless.
New York on February 13 reports Charles M. Schwab reaching his seventieth birthday marking the start of his seventy first year. Also noted is George A. Gusnman a graduate of A and M College leaving Saturday for Fort Wayne Indiana to join the General Electric company in a new position.
The United States will not recognize the independent government reported to be established at Mukden Manchuria. Senate department circles cite Secretary of State Stimson and Bailey statements from January 7, noting the Manchurian setup as a product of violence from Japanese military action.
Geneva February 18 47 A furious council committee spent three hours examining a Japanese legal objection to a Chinese demand for a special assembly of the League. The report to the council was not issued immediately but was believed to uphold the Chinese demand as legal. An assembly session likely would be called early in March.
At the University of Chicago two camps argue over when snoring sounds occur. Dr Anton Carlson backs exhalation noises while Dr Nathaniel Kleinman supports inhalation noises. Both agree relaxation of the soft palate causes the vibrations and snoring.
Tom Mix, famed cowboy movie star and circus performer, married in a Monday ceremony at Yuma Arizona. The wedding ends a long romance with activity in the sawdust Ring and follows past associations with Sells Floto Circus.
In New York on February 18 Minnie Maddern Fiske, famed actress, died without audience or ceremony. She requested no funeral rites and chose cremation. Only husband Morrison Grey Fiske and secretary Mac Cox attended a private service before her remains were taken to Long Island for cremation.
Five officers of the German cruiser Karlsruhe now at Galveston will visit Randolph Field Friday afternoon en route to Austin where they will be guests of Governor Ross Sterling. They will arrive at 2 30 p m. Commanding officers from all San Antonio flying fields will greet the visitors and accompany them on a tour of the field.
Police matron Mrs. B Butler reported at headquarters Thursday that two tires were stolen from her city owned automobile parked in front of her home at 72 Durango Street.
Violet Burns, ten, stepdaughter of Sgt H J Burns, disappeared after leaving home near Brackenridge Avenue army post Fort Sam Houston Thursday. Police chief Kilday ordered all available officers to search as mil police plan inquiries into whether she boarded the school bus or was abducted. The school principal notified authorities at noon when she failed to arrive.
Salem hop growers urge President Hoover to realign policy and legalize sale and manufacture of beer. John J. Roberts, a grower, forwards the appeal saying he opposes open saloons. In Dallas, Jake White known as Rockwall Slim is sentenced to death by electric chair for the murder of Mrs. Sarah Gray at her farm near Gac.
Floyd Gibbons reports in Shanghai as Chinese and French forces announce withdrawal and a demand for permanent raising of forts. Mayor Wu denounces the terms as unacceptable and vows resistance. Japan and China present diverging ultimatums. Continued on Page 12, Col 1.
A fragmented rental notice lists rooms and apartments for week or month rates at various properties. Entries mention Continental Motel and other local addresses with prices ranging from 3.00 to 31.00 per month, plus scattered names and phone-like figures. The text is incomplete and mixes lodging types with personal notes and stray identifiers.
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