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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1932
Page
16
A brief item notes today’s column by Arthur Brisbane U343 and an attribution to Klay Pedtuser Syn. It frames current events with characteristic syndicated voice and regional emphasis.
A 1920s view argues against European and Asian entanglements, praising George Washington's advice to mind our own business. It condemns brutality in Asia, questions white supremacy, and urges fortification of the Philippines and Guam, warning Japan could overrun China. The piece contrasts expansion with defense and references a continuation on Page 2.
A clash occurred when Chinese troops mistook American soldiers in blue uniforms for Japanese bluejackets near Soochow creek. The incident caused no American casualties while a stray shell hit the Chapel border Adventist mission hospital, which had no patients. Chinese headquarters blamed misidentification and noted transport clothing shortages among U.S. troops in Shanghai.
Police probe a shooting at Kelly Field near Fort Sam Houston as cadet William M. Miller Jr. 25 lies dying in hospital. Investigators pursue robbery as a motive after money was found missing from his possession and a man was seen running near his car. Miller, on furlough, had left a friend’s home to drive to Kelly Field and was found unconscious with a pistol in the car.
A massive rally in the municipal auditorium drew thousands from across Texas to back John Nance Garner for the Democratic presidential nomination. Governors and officials spoke of Garner as a unifying leader capable of reconciling factions, with attendance by major politicians and out-of-town visitors creating a high enthusiasm atmosphere.
Partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday with little temperature change. Lows around 30, highs near 40s, northerly winds moderate. Cloudy unsettled conditions Monday night and Tuesday, colder in the northeast, coastal winds light to moderate. West Texas shows partly cloudy conditions Monday night and Tuesday. Additional weather on page 3.
LAKRHURST N J Feb 22 A rudder of the navy dirigible Akron was broken off today when the giant craft broke loose from its rear handling gear and scraped the ground in a full quarter turn in a light north wind The mishap postponed an inspection trip by a congressional committee The Akron s stern fabric was torn leaving a wide gap in the ship s side
SAVANNAH Ga Feb 22 G H Howard judge of the superior court of Putnam county qualified as a candidate in the Georgia presidential preferential primary and announced that if he won the state's votes at the Chicago Democratic national convention would be cast for John W Garner speaker of the house of representatives.
Oklahoma City February reports a traveler known as a cowboy humanist, nicknamed Alfalfa Bit Murray, seeking solitude at the governor's mansion. He anticipates resuming a cross country aerial journey to Los Angeles, as he awaits further word from Rita and Rogers about private discussions.
Hollywood February 22. Divorce papers likely to be filed Tuesday by Mary Mulhern against Jack Pickford. A property settlement proposal drafted by Miss Mulhern has been accepted by Pickford's counsel, learned today.
A five mile procession through downtown San Antonio honored John Garner for president. Veterans, music leaders, and young men marched at 1 PM, followed by eight large bands. A ramshackle fishing wagon linked Garner to his fishing spots near Uvalde, while two floats and a cartoon tribute drew attention. Donkeys accompanied the event to ensure good behavior.
L. J. Hart was struck by an automobile at Mininayenbe and French place and confined to his home at 325 West French Place. Huet, a real estate operator, also affected. Hart is expected to return to his office Tuesday after the injuries.
Speaker Garner appeared in formal morning wear in the House chamber honoring George Washington's bicentennial birthday. He wore a dark grey cutaway coat with striped trousers and a high standing collar, the first Democrat to address a joint session in years since Champ Clark.
Jet Barton Payne announced that about 1,009,000 people received Red Cross aid in the last six months. Most aid went to the unemployed and drought victims, with relief efforts centered in mood-stricken areas and rural communities.
Shanghai report says Chang Yen, a Chinese truck driver, bought a Japanese flag to display from his windshield to gain immunity like American and British drivers. Police stopped him after the flag, bearing a divisional general insignia, was confiscated.
Thackrey, editor of the Shanghai Evening Post Mercury, reports from Kiangwan that Japanese soldiers killed defenseless Chinese peasants in full view. He describes Chinese captives, women and children shot, men mutilated by sabers, and a farmer boy slain in front of witnesses, challenging official Japanese communiques.
A garbled OCR fragment lists various names, addresses, and monthly charges. It mentions rents, fines, meal costs, and a request for a lighter, with scattered references to months and guardians. Names like Mary Lees appear amid distorted text.
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