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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1932

Page

8

Disbarment Looms for Local Attorneys in San Antonio

San Antonio bar association approves disciplinary action as investigations target seven years of inquiries into 21 lawyers. Disbarment proceedings likely for three lawyers. complaints accumulated amid concerns about ambulance chasers and exam requirements. Nearly 300 attorneys attend briefing. Judge James Bee-Glendon cites need to curb unethical practice.

Jore Bexar County San Antonio Bar Association Plaza Hotel John Wheeler Pudge W. 8. Anderson Party-Seventh District Court Bitterney Jather Bickett H. P. Drought Willem Aubrey Howell J. Mueller James Youngs Jr Harry Vi. Howard Seth Searcy R. L. Bobfit J. D. Dodson H. P. Burney Hubert W. Green Association A. J. Matlock Corporation Court Brewer Texas, Supreme Court

Frist-paragraph Obituary For Mrs Alfred Harris Coleman

Funeral services for Mrs Alfred Harris Coleman 65 who died at her Aurora apartments will be held 10 30 a m Saturday at Laurel Heights Methodist Church with Dr H Bascom Watts pastor officiating Burial will be at Mission Burial Park under direction of Por gy Laring mortician Survivors include husband Frank M Coleman daughter Mrs Ror P Huff mother Minnie Harris sisters Mrs Betile Gillespie Mrs L B Joyce Mrs Harper Johnson and Mrs L H McNees brother John Barris Native of Mississippi she was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Laurel Heights Methodist Church.

Alfred H. Coleman Alfred Harris Coleman Aurora Apartments Laurel Beghts Methodist Church H. Bascom Watts Burlel Mission Burial Park Porgy Laring Mare Coleman Mississippi

First Returns in Poll On Prohibition Heavily Wet

First tabulation from eight states in Literary Digest's nationwide 20,000,000 ballot poll on prohibition shows 84 percent in favor of repeal. Of 323,550 ballots, 272,263 supported repeal and 51,285 favored continuation of Prohibition. States listed include New York, Ohio, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Indiana, Georgia, and Illinois with varying wetness percentages.

New York Literary Digest Ohio Maryland North Carolina Virginia Indiana Georgia Llinois New_York Ilinois

Cardozo Nomination Favored by Senate Subcommittee

Washington Feb 19 A senate judiciary sub committee recommended a favorable report on Judge Benjamin N Cardozo to the Supreme Court The panel acted after hearing William H A Anderson of New York charge Cardozo on the New York Supreme Court denied him bail unjustly while awaiting trial on forgery charges The nomination appears assured of confirmation.

Washington, D. C Senate Judiciary Benjamin N. Cardozo Supreme Court William HA. Anderson New York Cardozo Cardoz

Auto sales in Midwest rise on government credit aid

F D Akers regional Cadillac manager in Kansas City predicted a marked improvement in Midwest auto sales this year due to government aid to banks and industries via the Reconstruction Finance Corp. He spoke in this city Friday alongside E Bennett and W J Gallagher to 40 Cadillac distributors and Southwest Texas dealers at a Gunter hotel banquet.

Midwest Reconstruction Finance Corporation F. D. Akers Kansas City Cadillac Motor Car Company My. Akers E. ©. Bennett W. J. Gallagher Good Motor Company Cadillac Distributors Southwest Texas Gunter Hotel

Ferguson Launches Texas Campaign Against Sterling

Former Governor James E. Ferguson opens his bid for governor with a Ferguson Forum attack on Governor Ross Sterling. He targets Sterling’s Houston trips and cites a government office closure as proof. Ferguson appeals for campaign funds with a limit of ten dollars per person.

Austin INS James E Farmér Him Ferguson Miriam A. Ferguson Ross Sterling Sterling Houston Daily Papers Sam Mouston Farmer Jim

City Map Planned to Guide Patrol Deployments

Detective Rex May was directed by Police Chief Gwen Kil day to prepare a map covering the past year showing which sections of the city produce the most police calls. The data will guide patrol car routing and a new radio system to be installed at headquarters.

Rex May Gwen Kilday

Cermak Seeks City Action To Avert Fiscal Collapse

Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak moved swiftly to avert a fiscal crisis. He proposed to the city council the dismissal of 2478 municipal employees as an initial retrenchment step and urged bankers to extend credit to keep schools and departments functioning.

Chicago Anton Cermak America Council Sunetlan

Community group seeks weekly funds for needy families

A local group asks permission to solicit donations weekly for unemployed residents with dependents. Mayor GM Chambers received a letter signed by Rev J E Henderson. The group meets Sundays at 3 p m at Ostrom church near Mistletoen and Worth 6b Marys streets and plans a survey around Josephine street Brackenridge park and east of the San Antonio river to locate families in need.

GM. Chambers J. E. Henderson Ostrom Mistletoen Worth

Celebration marks George Washington bi centennial at Central Catholic

Catholic School held a bi centennial celebration Friday afternoon at Central Catholic High School. Speakers included Oscar Kuehne Charles Holbrook Leo Toudouze Otto May Michael Maynes Hillary Prados and Austin Quig. A California Redwood tree was planted by Harry Adama as part of the event and the Glee Club performed.

George Washington Hell Athe Central - Catholic Sternoon Jillus J.” Kreshel Harry- Adama Oscar Kuehne Charles’ Holbrook Leo ‘Toudouze Otto May Michael’ Maynes Hillary Prados Austin Quig The Glee Club

Mills Limits New Currency in Glass Steagall Bill

Washington forces set a $3.5 billion cap on new currency under the Glass Steagall credit restrictions bill before the Senate. Treasury head Mills states this total will not necessarily circulate. he told Senator Vanderberg that $420 million would be the untapped gold reserve now not required against notes.

Washington, D.C Mills

Mexico City Opens First Oil Pipeline to Source Fields

Mexico City inaugurated its first oil pipeline, a 200 mile line linking the city with petroleum sources. The project, praised as the highest in the world, crosses mountains over 5000 feet high and raises the city’s elevation to about 7,400 feet above sea level.

Mexico Cry Mexico City

Hava faith in San Antonio growth noted

Classified business opportunity ad in San Antonio promotes a growth outlook with emphasis on service ventures and market potential, urging readers to consider new ventures and investment in the city’s expanding economy.

San Antonio Qongult Light Besk Boys

Capudine Relieves Nervous Headaches Quickly

Appearing as a druggist advertisement Capudine promises fast relief from nervous headaches and nerve strain. It claims instant action due to its liquid form, contains no aspirin and does not upset the stomach, sold in several sizes.

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