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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1932

Page

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Hauptmanns Visit Sparks Mixed Reactions Among Patriots

German author Herr Hauptmann visits New York and comments on humanity’s repentance while praising American intellect. Ford announces plans to invest 300 million dollars, hire 100000 workers in Detroit, and produce 1.5 million engines yearly as part of a vast manufacturing push. AWall Street short selling probe looms as insiders face scrutiny. Mrs. Eleanor Letterson funds oxygen therapy for a dying baby gorilla in Washington, D. C., highlighting philanthropy amid a note on economic optimism.

Gerhart Hauptmann New York Herr Hauptmann America Editon Eleanor Letterson W. R. Hearst Washington Herald Chicago Tribune Joseph Medi Providence Washington, D. C

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Trinity

Generally fair Sunday with low around 54 degrees and highs near 70. Light to moderate winds from the west to northwest, shifting to northerly later. West Texas also expected fair conditions on Sunday with similar light winds.

San Antonio Ririnity West Texas

President Signs Bill to Broaden U S Bank Credit

President Hoo signs the Glass-Steagall bill expanding Federal Reserve credit to bolster economic recovery. Treasury and FRS preparations aim to unleash vast gold resources for savers and banks, easing collateral rules to speed rediscount and credit flow to agriculture industry and commerce.

Bill U.S Wasitington D- Fete Hoo Federal Reserve Treasury Uney Ute Reconstruction Minanre Corporation Bolls Stn— Ale House Federal Reserve System Federal’ Reserve Reconstruction Finance Corporation Congress

Abortive rescue as 36 miners trapped in mine disaster

Pocahontas Virginia officials say 36 miners trapped for 14 hours in the rain main of the Boissevain mine likely perished from the explosion or inhalation. The grim scene ended with the surface return of the doomed men as the rolling Virginia hills darkened.

Pocahontas Boisetrain Virginia Pocrhontas Fuel Company Boissevain

132 500 000 Road Loan Measure Is Passed by House

The House approved a bill authorizing 132.5 million dollars for emergency highway construction. The measure, stalled during a four hour debate, allocates 120 million for federal aid highway work and 12.5 million for roads in forests, parks and Indian reservations. Funds flow to states as loans repaid over ten years after 1993.

Washington, D. C Congress House

Hoover to Run as Dry as Borah Says

Washington Feb 27 President Hoover will run as a dry, Senator Borah of Idaho, a leading prohibition voice, predicted today. Borah showed little concern over the movement launched by New Jersey Republicans for a wet plank to 1932 platform.

Hoover Borah Washington, D. C Idaho New Jersey

Flames Destroy Shed Near Fort Sam Houston Barracks

A shed adjoining the posh Fort Sam Houston recruiting barracks was destroyed by flames of unknown origin late Saturday. Military fire units prevented the fire from spreading to the nearby Lie Seventh Signal Service Company barracks.

Fort Sam Fort San Houston Lie Seventh Signal Service Company

Pilot and Passenger Injured in Orchard Crash

In a loader snowstorm a biplane crashed in an orchard near here tonight injuring pilot William Carney age 27 of Rochester and passenger Donald Ducelon 24 of Milton.

Rouuebter Feo William Carney Rochester Pol Donald Ducelon Milton

Man Found Slain in Gang Feud near Greenwoun New York

A murdered man was found in a burlap-wrapped body on a wooded embankment near Slovilng Mountain. Police suspect gang involvement as they investigate the feud and rediscover the victim's mutilated remains. The case involves a possible shooting with the body initially reported with bullet sounds.

Greenwoun Lakm N.Y Fen Slovilng Mountain Here

New Jersey Delegates Instructed For Hoover At Convention

Trenton Feb 27 Delegates to the Republican national convention receive instructions to favor repeal of the eighteenth Amendment and to back the renomination of President Hoover. The directive signals party stance on Prohibition and leadership in the 1932 campaign.

N. J Hoover Trenton N. d New Jersey Moover

Ludendorf Asked to Read China Army

London dispatch reports General Ludendorf, famed German WWI militarist, invited by China to assume supreme command of the Chinese National Army in a move described as an attempt to reorganize national defense amid rising tensions. INS wire notes the proposal aims at modernizing strategy and securing loyal leadership during a period of strategic reform.

London INS London Davy Express Ludendorf China Chinese National Army

Capone Likely to Start Prison Term at Once

Chicago February 27 Capone's conviction and 11 year sentence were affirmed by the United States Court of Appeals prompting plans to sentence him immediately to Leavenworth. The decision ends Capone's bid for a new trial on income tax charges and the defense may seek a rehearing or direct Supreme Court review within 20 days. Capone remains in Cook County Jail under tight guard ahead of transfer Monday night.

Chicago Capone United States Leavenworth George BE Ogia Court of Appeals Pang Ils Attheneys Albert Fink Michael Ahern United States Supreme Court Qi County Appellate Court Today Will M. Sparks Samuel Alsehuler Evan A. Evans Capone Edward Nettles Cirenie Court of Appeals Ams Appellini

Japanese Chief Visited Wounded Soldiers in Shanghat

Lieutenant General Kenkich Ugeda, commander in chief, toured Japanese mortuary and field hospitals at Shanghat, where wounded soldiers cheered the visiting leader amid the wartime relief gesture.

Shanghat Kenkich Ugeda

Pershing Recovers at Washington Hospital After Attack

Washington February 22 reports General John J. Pershing resting comfortably and recovering at Walter Reed hospital from a strike of tyringilis.

Pershing Washington, D.C Hesting Jon J. Pershing Waller Reed Hospital

Bandit Escapes Trapped in swamp near New Orleans

New Orleans February 27. An alleged bank bandit escaped from a swamp near the city while 500 Vigilance officers waited to take him from the swamp. The suspect fled in a stolen automobile after breaking through the lines.

New Orleans Passemon Ovarieyel Winger TMM

Shanghai Dances White Cannon Boom

In Shanghai on February 27 the International settlement festivities continued despite bombardment. American marines, Shanghai volunteers and British troops clashed in soccer and rugby games while telephone girls in the clubhouse provided bulletins. Tonight, dances dominated at the Cathay hotel as shells fell nearby.

Shanghai Cathay Hotel

Funds for 6 1 Bank Sought to Reopen in Texas

A Texas delegation led by former Governor Dan Moody left for Washington to obtain funds from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for a reorganization plan of Citi-Central Bank and Trust Company of San Antonio, one of the city’s largest banks that had closed. Governor Ross Sterling said state laws permit using the funds, addressing questions about a failed bank accepting outside aid.

Austin INSI Dan Moody Washington Texas Ross Sterling Citi-Central Bank and ‘Trust Company of San Antonio Sterling

Akron Crash Laid to Moffett Order

New York February 27 Rear Admiral Moffett ordered the Akron mission after weather was deemed unsafe by ship officers. Lieutenant Commander Charles E. Rosendahl told the Navy investigating board at Bakehurst New Jersey that the dirigible's disabling was investigated.

New York Moffett Cormander Charles E. Rosendahl Navy Investigating Board Bakehurst N. J

Blind Wife Wins Decree After Four Year Vow

Chicago story reports Mrs Sylvia Rickey, long awaiting her beloved voice, obtaining a divorce from Theodore Rickey after eloping six years ago. The decree cites desertion and she requests no alimony.

Chicago Linsi Romante Sylvia Rickey Theodore Rickey Rickey

Canadian Mounted Seeks Recruits for Patrols

REGINA February 27. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police launch a recruiting drive to maintain their record of getting their man. Extra strength will be added to border patrols and policing in the province. The latest recruit details are incomplete in this report.

Regina Pasa Royal Canadian Mounted Police Iberia

Japs Offered 77 Manchuria Truce

MUKDEN February 27 Gen Ting Chao commander of Chinese forces in northeastern Manchuria offered to cease hostilities with Japan. Simultaneously Chinese services agreed to allow Japanese victims to evacuate the battle area to Russia if escape via the Chinese Eastern railway to Harbin could not be secured.

Manchuria Mukden Ting Chao Manihuria Sevices Russia Harbin

Sunburn Victims on Pacific Beaches

In Los Angeles on February 27 hundreds of beachgoers suffered sunburn as an estimated 2800 people lounged at Hermosa Beach and an equal number crowded Venice and Ocean Park beaches. The scene was marked by widespread exposure and discomfort among locals.

Los Angeles Fep Hermosa Beach Venice Ocean Park

TOKIO TRUCE PLAN DISCUSSED AT LEAGUE MEETING

Tokyo indicates willingness to a truce if Chinese forces withdraw twelve and a half miles from contested areas. Chinese and Japanese delegates clash on terms with Yen accusing Tokyo of ultimatums. No final proposal delivered, and League secretariat awaiting a second proposition while hostilities continue in Meikeder region.

Tye Geneva Fel Nnosake Bato Jasephy Paul-Bonjour Teagre of Nations Council ShanswaAl Ye Ells W. W. Yon Mavens Sdapa Ue League Prnl-Ronenir Batoiat Ney Teklo Yeu Japan China Lie Teague Meikeder

Japan renews truce offer to Chinese in Shanghai

Tokyo officials report renewed Japanese proposal to halt hostilities if Chinese troops withdraw 20 kilometers from Shanghai. Despite instructions to resist mediation, policy aims to end the dispute with a neutral zone. European and Chinese reports of a possible truce are denied.

Tokio Shanghai China Tapan Shanhgal Genrva League Assembly Japan Jopea Tokin clix

Einstein backs boycott of Japan to ease Shanghai crisis

Dr Albert Einstein urged a broad economic boycott of Japan at a Pasadena campus gathering. He said such action by the United States Britain Germany and France could end eastern squabbles at Shanghai and in Manchuria, arguing the move would pressure Tokyo to halt aggression.

Einstein Japan Pasadena Calif Shanghai Manchuria Albert Einstein Donight

127 Solons Sign for Liquor Referendum

Washington D C petition drive for repeal of prohibition gains traction as members of the house reach 127 of 145 needed signatures to force a vote on the eighteenth amendment referendum. After early pledges, more signatures were added as the day progressed and the chamber continued deliberations.

Solons Washington, D. G

Disciples Rally as Love Clinic Seances Probed

A chaotic Chicago report describes a controversial love wave séance exposed by state inspectors during a meeting led by self styled professor John Hugh Lally. Authorities sought evidence to end the séances amid loyal followers and questions of medical practice. In another dispatch from overseas, Japanese forces pressed a major assault on Klangwan with heavy casualties reported on both sides.

Chicago Insi John Hugh Lally Stat Department of Judd Edwards Evanston Altorney Fessar Tally Utony Nura San Elf City

MacArthur Heads U S Army Carabaos Ceremony

General Douglas MacArthur was installed as grand paramount carabao leader at a Military Order of the Carabao gathering. The group, a mix of army and navy officers with Philippine insurrection ties, held a festive notable event in the capital.

City-secord

Japs Raid Korean Office in Colony

Japanese soldiers and police raided the headquarters of the Korean provisional government in the French concession at Shanghai. Korean leaders had evacuated the building and nothing of value was seized, according to a statement issued by the Korean commission.

Washington O. G. Fee Shanghai

Hitler greeted by frenzied crowd at campaign opening

Adolf Hitler, Fascist leader and presidency candidate, enters the large sport palace to much applause. Twenty five thousand people, waiting two hours, cheer wildly and shower him with flowers as he begins his campaign.

Berlin Finsi Adoolf Hitler Sport Palace

Missouri couple proud parents of nineteenth child born

A Sedalia couple welcomed their nineteenth child last night a 17 pound girl born to Mr and Mrs James R Murray. The family includes five sets of twins among the fifteen boys and four girls in the clan.

Missouri Sedalia James R Murray

Ex Kaiser Wilhelm II Cancer Report Denied

Doornhouse in Doorn Holland denied to International News Service that Kaiser Wilhelm II was suffering from throat cancer. A spokesman said the former emperor is healthy and taking daily walks.

Doorn Holland Doornhouse Kaiser Wilhelm I Germany Kaisere

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