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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1932

Page

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Train Crossing Echoes a Century of Immigration Debate

Arthur Brisbane reflects on transcontinental travel from the Pacific to the Atlantic, noting New Mexico stops, Albuquerque's Cherry Pie Week, and a mix of editorial chatter. He warns that U S immigration limits threaten future growth, urges welcoming European stock, and cites population as essential to defense and prosperity, while recalling George Washington, Lincoln, Edison, and a Shaw anecdote.

Gallup WN. M Pacific Atlantic New Mexico Albuquerque George Washington Albuquerque ‘Daily Journal King Sam League of Na- Ours Europe Lincoln Washington Edison Fulton

Crowdd Begins Throngings at Garner Rally in San Antonio

Crowds gathered as John N Garner was to be presented to the nation at a Municipal Auditorium rally Monday afternoon. Weather predicted sunshine, and San Antonio anticipated the largest political meeting ever held. W L Rogers planned to attend, with other speakers including Dr Blockton Axson and Mayor Chambers. A mammoth parade with 500 autos would precede the event, featuring depictions of Garner and a cover wagon entry.

John N. Garner Weather Bureau Bart C.M. Chambers San Rogers San Antonio Chambers Oklahoma Murray Chicago Rogera College Shermasy Gamer Paul McSween Oariager Gynter Harey Hertzberg Ross Steve Jing Mertzre Eloats George Washington John Garner Col. B. Brite Lesor Will P

Frightful Journey to Fame in Washington’s Early Politics

A narrative vignette recalls John N. Garner in November 1903 seeking a boarding house in Washington. The piece links his modest beginnings to the rise of a future political figure, paralleling Abraham Lincoln’s ascent and noting Garner’s independent, determined search amid a city of “Rooms and Board” signs.

Washington Benjamin Franklin Congressima Abraham Lincoln John N. Garner House of Representatives Kane Lincoln

Troops to Enforce Oil Field Orders in East Texas

Austin officials announce soldiers will enforce production limits in East Texas oil fields for at least two weeks. Governor Ross Sterling says enforcement will begin after the Tyler three judge court decision and that action will wait 15 days after the mandate is issued.

Austin INS East Tenas Capitol Om Teing Tyler Ross Sterling Jacob PF. Wolterk Sterling J. O. Hatcher Woltern W. W. Sterling

From Texas Ranges to Lincoln Career in Public Service

Two guests discuss career paths from Texas ranges to Washington as John N Garner parallels Abraham Lincoln. Garner, born November 22 1862 in Blossom Prairie near Detroit Texas, grew up far from Springfield and views frontier origins against national stage ambitions. The piece notes Oklahoma's 64th statehood timeline and early frontier settlement.

Washington Texas John N. Garner Lincoln Rio Grande Slin Springfield Tllinois White House Converse Ohn N. Garner Blossoan Prairie Detroit Red River Counnry Oklahoma, Inc Oklahoma Indiana Territory Old Southwest

Odds on Garner Quoted at 6 to 1 by Wall Street

New York February 20. Wall Street betting firms J F Fried Co and W J Darnell Co report Garner’s Democratic presidential nomination odds have fallen to 6 to 1 from 20 to 1. Roosevelt remains favorite. Smith’s odds rise to 4 to 1 while Roosevelt is at 2.5 to 1 against. A separate item notes Phillip Bennett, 25, injured when a gas pump cap exploded Saturday night at 824 Carmon Street. nose fracture treated at Robert B Green Hospital.

Garner Wall Street WEW York John No Garner Fried End Company W. J. Darnell and Company Veing Smith Roosevelt Phillip Bennett Carnon Street Robert B. Green Hospital Bennett

Roosevelt Seeks State Control of Liquor Sales

Governor Roosevelt urged licensed state control of intoxicating liquor sales as a major new revenue source at a victory dinner for Erie County Democrats in Buffalo. He cited years of advocacy for state regulation and noted states with such control could gain substantial revenue.

Buffalo Roosevelt Erie County Democratic Organization New York William J. Evans Artmaster Iad

Japan Chine battle stalls in Kiangwan struggle amid hazy reports

A field dispatch reports the initial Japanese push toward Kiangwan failed to secure the village. Chinese defenders remain entrenched as Tokyo claims surrounding positions yet to yield. Observers note discrepancies between Japanese spokesmen and on ground conditions amid ongoing bombardment and air strikes.

Kiang-wan Imperial Japanese Army Navy China Klang-Wan Surning

Japan protests U S Marines raid on mills in Shanghai

Japan’s consul filed a strong protest with the United States over Marines in Shanghai raiding Nagaswata and Dongshin mills. The complaint charged 200 houses were searched, 20 workers confined, watches and money taken, and a Japanese woman paraded in a bath. Two mill superintendents were seized and later released after diplomatic representations.

Shanghai Murel United States Negaswata Dongshin K. Kishinoto T. Hesimoto Nagaswata Marine Headquarters

Hoover Urges Texas Democrats to Stay Loyal

Washington dated February 2, Col. R. B. Creager, Republican Texas committeeman, told Hoover Texas will return to the Democratic column in November unless Democrats disrupt their party. Texas deserted the Democrats in 1928 to back Hoover.

Washington, D. C INS Texas Hoover Col R. B. Creager Tioover

Poison Gas Charge Denied by Japan in Shanghai

Japan denies Chinese charges of using gas and says troops only used smoke to cover an attack, according to International News Service from Shanghai dated February 20.

Japan Shanghai INS Today

Marines Kill 4 Nicaragua Bandits in Skirmishes

Four Nicaraguan bandits were killed in two engagements with national guardsmen commanded by American marines. The Navy Department reported the incidents occurred yesterday.

Washington, D. C Navy Department

Costa Ricans Sign Revolution Truce

Costa Ricans sign a truce between rebel forces and the government to terminate the revolution. The agreement was signed at the American legation.

WaAsainuiun Forees Costa Rica

Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity Sunday

Sunday mostly cloudy and unsettled with light to moderate easterly to southerly winds. Low around 54 and high near 66 with likely rain Sunday night. East Texas cloudiness and warmer in the east part. winds become light to fresh easterly to southerly.

Sand Antonio Texas Vesas

Asian front clashes deepen as Japanese push near Kiangwan

Chinese and Japanese forces clash along a wide front near Shanghai. Japanese artillery and tanks press the Kiangwan and Chapel sectors while Woosung faces naval shelling. Reports cite heavy casualties on both sides as reserves pour into the lines. fighting continues through dawn with fires and bombardment lighting the front.

Karl ST. von Wiegand Universal Feevier Simangnal Shanghai Poskie Klangwan Westerlank K Yangwan Kiangwan Kiengwan Cene Woosung Whangpoa Yangtze Kisngwan Weosung Nineteenth Route Army North Honan Road Ines Rae Enna Brees

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