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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1932
Page
1
A clipped column by Arthur Brisbane discusses seismic fears and social upheaval. The piece critiques sensational reporting and public panic while pondering how unseen forces shape daily life and history.
The report praises Dankosch's concert in New York with Liszt pieces, conducted by Professor Dani osch, and funded by General Electric for education. It notes navy findings on a deep Caribbean hole linked to earthquakes and suggests future tech to prevent landslides. It previews gold deposits, dental gold waste, and De Valera's Irish political rise.
Basel in February reports a surge in inland water traffic with 3 278 000 tons handled in 1931 as the Rhine cabal boat commerce expands. Coherent notes from Nebr on February 20 recount a curious mishap with Vac Ondracek and a rifle, highlighting a minor domestic incident amid the unusual news.
Fifteen defendants in the Lynn Stephens rum conspiracy case were acquitted on the conspiracy charge by a federal district court jury. Judge DuVal West presided as the jury reported Saturday morning. Trial had begun February 3 with delays and the absence of Lynn Brophjen, a fugitive since 1928. Prosecutors signaled new trials on other charges for some defendants. The acquitted include Newt Casebeer, George Frazer, Joe Hobrecht, Sam Shannon, Francisco Reyna, and others connected to the Broadway garage and farm operations.
Weather outlook shows cloudy skies with probable rain in San Antonio area and warmer conditions Sunday. Saturday night low around 64 with Sunday high near 70. east to south easterly winds. East Texas gusts and showers resume Saturday night into Sunday, while West Texas sees cloudy conditions with local rain in eastern areas and warmer weekend nights.
Washington report says the current administration restores Calvin Coolidge style thrift by cutting wasteful spending. Colonel L. W. Oliver, assistant budget coordinator, expects to save 1P080 per year through streamlined government Bulletins and announcements on budget sheets.
Torrential rain ends Saturday after 48 hours of downpour. Weather bureau notes 2 inches fell by 2am, pushing the 48 hour total to 14.4 inches, the heaviest this month. Expect highs near 62 and lows around 56 with partly cloudy skies and a slight warmup.
Paris reports former premier Paul Painieve abandoned his bid to form a cabinet to replace the Laval government. He blamed the rejection by Laval and Andre Tardieu to join a leftist ministry for his failure.
Buenos Aires reports Argentina bidding farewell to provisional leader Uriburu and welcoming constitutionally elected Der. Augustin P. Justo. Justo relinquished a general's commission to govern the republic and will be inaugurated at 5 p.m. today, one day before his fifty sixth birthday.
Washington D C February 29 Violet Ray treatments prescribed by a leading child specialist are used to help the baby gorilla N'gl who is markedly better after severe cold The report notes gorillas rarely survive in captivity especially this far north and relief is felt nationwide
Hollywood star Erle Von Stroheim Jr underwent neck tumor removal surgery Friday. Dr Walter Halloran said he would stay in hospital about ten days before discharge.
In Bafford Arizona near Hollywood actor Otto Mathsen aged 38 was killed in a car crash yesterday. Fellow actor Duncan Renaldo was slightly injured when their car skidded and overturned. The incident occurred as they traveled near Bafford.
Jacksonville Feb 20 INS Shouse urged uninstructed delegates to the national convention in Chicago this summer. He listed Democratic leaders including Speaker Jack Garner of Texas and said the party will name its next president in Chicago. He praised Garner as a strong Southern leader and predicted record Democratic success.
Descriptions from Feb 20 report four Japanese destroyers patrolling the Whangpoo river shelling Woosung forts and nearby Chinese positions north of Bhanghat. Fresh troops arrive by rail and river, bamboo ladders and cork slats in tow, as US tourists aboard the President Lincoln observe the bombardment. General Uyeda sets new field HQ after westward advances in street fighting continues.
In Charleston on February 20, Federal Judge Ernest P Cochran ordered that quart fruit jars seized by U S marshals be destroyed as goods received under the prohibition law while half gallon jars be returned to owner Ben B Botine Inc One lot of hops was returned but another forfeited Other items ordered returned or forfeited include vermouth English dry gin Manhattan cocktail Martini cocktails Queen Mary cordials and various liqueurs Funnels gallon jugs paraffin lemon extract medicine droppers test tubes and bottle openers were among items ordered forfeited or returned.
MUKDEN Manchuria Feb 20 Henry Pus 1 former boy emperor of Ching will become ruler of the new Manchurian federated State on March 1 according to information from authoritative sources here. Although the date for the inauguration ceremonies was set it remained unsettled whether the young Manchu descendant would be enthroned as monarch or inaugurated as president of a republic.
Muskogee Oklahoma February 20 Two passengers sustained minor injuries when a split switch caused the derailment of the Blue Bonnet northbound train of the Frisco lines. Assistant Yard Foreman K L Newell collapsed and died of a stroke at the scene five miles north of Muskogee. Fort Worth Lions International president Julien C Hyer and Arthur G Creasey of Chicago reported sprained backs in the wreckage field.
SPRINGFIELD Ill Feb 20 07 Leo V Brothers convicted of shooting and killing Alfred Fallon a Chicago underworld reporter on a pedestrian subway has lost another step in his 14 year prison term. The Illinois state supreme court affirmed his conviction with two of seven judges dissenting prosecutors indicate they will seek immediate transfer from Cook County jail to Joliet state penitentiary.
Mohawk Arizona February 20 report by Postmaster D Wirt says two persons were killed and 10 to 19 injured when an Independent line bus crashed into the rear of a tank truck three miles west of Mohawk. There were 18 passengers on the bus according to Wirt.
George Scott 1015 West Travis Street and Fred Ogden of Laredo and Commerce street were shot and seriously wounded in an alley fight before dawn Saturday. Lola Fortis stumbled over Scott’s prone form en route to work at 198 South Laredo Street, as detectives investigated a one-room hovel scene with overturned furniture and blood. Both men remained in serious condition with gunshot wounds to the abdomen and heart region. initial statements suggested a mutual fight, with two contrasting claims about the shooter.
Newsreel style dispatch details a massive Japanese assault on Chinese positions near Chapel and Wonsung. Lethal air and artillery bombardment, supported by tanks, prompts heavy casualties on both sides as clashes widen across an sixteen mile front. Reports vary on gains with Japanese advances slowing amid stubborn Chinese resistance. shells threaten a destroyer and U S Marines near the International settlement while casualties mount.
Numerous apartment listings with weekly and monthly rates appear for various addresses and tenants. The ad emphasizes immediate availability and invites interested renters to contact Mary Lal in Crockett for showings and details.
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