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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1932

Page

2

Bomb plot terror grips nation across towns and offices

Jan 2 dispatch from New York reports a wide bomb plot linked to Italian supporters abroad. Bombs mailed or sent by express threaten Easton Pa, Chicago and Cleveland as authorities trace fingerprints and investigate suspects. Deputy efforts aim to halt the conspiracy and protect officials.

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Coleman & Co Insurance Office Ad Secretively Announces

A prominent Coleman & Co Insurance Organization member with offices in the Alamo NamaI Bank Building promotes his wide reach in good insurance and ponds. Telephone Cr. Q81.

Coleman & Co. Insurance Organization Alamo Namal Bank Gimpresa

WILL WIGHT FLEES APPEAL OF ROBBERY CONVICTION

Will Wight alias Nyad Weight convicted in the Thirty serdar dig Iriel court for robbery by assault with firearms December 22 will appeal to the court of crucinga appeals in Aue cin. Defense motion for new trial overruled by Special Judge 88 Anthony. Wright sentenced to seven five years in state penitentiary at Trustville. Defense argued prejudicial jury arguments by prosecutors. Wright silent at sentencing. Prosecution sought sentence to begin July 21, 1931 from oil county jail. Bond set at 74. Indictment cites robberies including E. St Clair at 428 Weer Summit Avenue on May 19, 1920. Additional charges connected to Travelers' hotel hold.

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Army Orders War ingions Mt san. FA Ie tml atmorcete

Fragmented text outlines military ranks and names with unclear events. Mentions General with veiled references to warrants, arrests, and a dispatch from New York area. Specific places and actions remain obscured by garbled OCR.

Waringion Mt San Atmorcete

Classified Ad Teaser Encourages Weed Tar Purchases

A brief ad segment suggests now is a good time to buy weed tar products in classified notices. It mentions light classifieds and used car tucks, indicating a miscellaneous ad page.

Locksmith Beaten for Honesty

New York January 3 Ins search followed for man suspected of robbing a master locksmith. Charles Courtney, head of the Master Locks Association of America, was beaten when he refused to accompany two men and a woman on a proposed robbery expedition. He was struck with a pistol butt and left unconscious.

NFAY York Charis Courtney Is' Association of America Minny

Weather summary and temperatures across cities in the south

A garbled weather list reports temperatures and conditions for many locations including Abilene Albuquerque Fort Worth Houston and Salt Lake City. The text blends forecast notes with scattered times and measurements, noting clear conditions and varying temperatures across regions and times including a Sunday evening reference.

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Fire alarm sparked by crying baby saves family in dawn blaze

In York Da 2-8 Mungey three men rushed to aid a burning home as a baby cried. Mrs Tierksian aided bystanders trundled a fire tool toward flames, keeping the cause of the blaze from spreading while the roof threatened collapse. The child cried at dawn, and the family was rescued without further injury.

York Mungey Tierksian Pouke Phe

Yoakum Plans Kallus Rites for Freier Kallus

Funeral services are set for Freier Kallus 1B who died from injuries after a locomotive collision near Harvanad, Texas. The Rev. Heck will officiate at St Josephs Astholic church in Yoakum. Kallus, a resident of Yoakum, was a member of the Knights of Columbus and is survived by his parents four sisters and one brother.

Freier Kallus Harsenad Terns Yoakum Heck St. Josephs Kallas Faakum Nada Terar Yoak

List Physicians to Testify for Pot Beer Probe

Medical experts and college professors named as witnesses for a four per cent beer probe hearings set next week. The committee plans to hear from physicians in New York and Yale representatives. Names include Dr. Charles Nears Vire, Dr. Mares Fishbein, and Dean Clarence Mende of Yale University.

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Winter Storm Grips North Atlantic

A severe winter storm lashes the North Atlantic with high winds and heavy rain. Rail service and road travel face disruptions as ships and coastal facilities report damage and delays.

North Atlantic

Chicago Seeks Democratic Meet and National Figures

Chicago hosts a Democratic meeting with local leaders and party figures to discuss the national convention. Events run through June with a focus on local participation and organizing.

Man Throws Acid in Face of Girl Detnow Inn 2

An assailant flung acid at a girl, injuring her face and eye. Police report a men’s party incident and ongoing investigation. Names and exact locations are unclear due to damaged OCR text.

Wilner Esteila

Christmas Tree Fire Damages Home on Myerle Avenue

A short circuit in Christmas tree wiring started a fire that damaged the home of A. Smallhand and others on Myerle Avenue near Bremen. Firefighters responded quickly and contained the blaze with no reported injuries.

SVD Smallhand Myerle Seratching Bremen

Bank Bandit Seized After Leaving Plane

Orvel G. Burch, 20, planned a bank robbery at Mirek National Bank of McUloud Oklahoma to fund care for his sick mother in Nashville. He chartered a Shawnee plane for $150 and was arrested near Ford Smith Arkansas while en route. Police alerted Bore Smith, aiding his capture. extradition to Oklahoma planned.

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Students Condemn Military Training Movement Debate

Fragmented story reports student condemnation of military training in schools and a campus vote on neutral or military participation. It notes a 10 to 4 vote and a 1298 to 94 roll on UIL or officials having the right to decide future participation.

Dumballo

Second Effort to Assassinate Soong Stangiat

A garbed fragment reports a second attempt to harm Soong Stangiat, a corner finance minister and leading statesman. A young gardener found something and picked it up, seriously injuring the bar.

Soong Stangiat Hing Waa Foilel

Actor Faces Drunk Charge in Hollywood Scandal

Los Angeles reports a film star was arraigned on a drunken driving charge after a collision that damaged a car and motorcycle. The actor, identified only by partial description, was released on own recognizance as prosecutors pursue actions related to the incident amid sensational testimony and witness accounts.

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Bank Fails to Open in Owensboro Ky

Owensboro bank fails to open for business after brief delay. The Owensboro Central Trust Company, with deposits of a large sum, did not open as scheduled and left customers awaiting service. Local authorities stated no further action was announced at daytime.

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Foreign Bonds in Default Shocks Senate Probe Highlights

Washington reports a sweeping review of Latin American bond defaults totaling about 11 billion dollars floated in recent years. Banks including Chase, National City, and Morgan handled issues across governments, cities, and corporates, with more than 500 million in profits alleged and widespread depreciation of securities among small investors. The Finance Committee heard that over 3.2 million dollars in foreign securities defaulted, with major banks denying direct holdings while outlining substantial profits and fees from underwriting and handling these issues.

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