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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1933

Page

4

Hoover Party Returns From Northampton Funeral Tour

The Hoover party, returning from Northampton after Calix Coolidge’s funeral, showed visible emotion as President Hoover wept openly at the service. Congressmen and aides traveled with him. Colonel Starling stayed with Mrs. Coolidge to aid in crowd control for the burial procession in Phoaouth, Virginia.

Washington, D USI Hoover Calin Coolidge Ashe Edwards Xorthampton Congress Nance Calvin Coolidge James Counzi White House Edward T. Clark Everett Sanders E. W. Starling Secret Service

Night coughing across shadows and sleep interrupted

Fragmented diary style notes describe persistent night coughing, a child named Pisy or Piso resisting sleep, and attempts at remedies. Mentions throat irritation, inflamed nose, and a parent’s worry as nightly fits disturb rest and routines.

George Baptiste Sentenced in Slaying Case in Providence

George Baptiste, 30, of Jamaica Plain, radio and plumbing tech, was sentenced in superior court to 94 years for the second degree murder of his sweetheart Isabelle Wilbur in Providence. He reportedly shot her after she spurned him, then fled before being captured. The case drew a large crowd and a tense scene as a presidential procession passed nearby, with police opening a path and an emergency squad clearing streets for the funeral.

Providence George F. Baptiste Jamaica Plain Oday Weare Isabelle Wilbur South Fensington Baptiste Miss Wilbur George Lillibridge Wilbur Wooer

Tammany Roosevelt Split Over Farm Relief Plan

In Washington DC a split possibility emerged between Tammany Hall and President elect Roosevelt over a 41 billion domestic allotment plan for farm relief. The Tammany delegation of 21 members faced deliberation while the showdown neared. Opposition mainly from city representatives argues consumers would bear most of the burden under price fixing. The Jones bill would tax processors of specified commodities to bridge fair price gaps, with treasury distributions to farmers who limit production.

Washington, D. C Jan. T Tammany Hall Roosevelt House Tammany

Lumber Industry Ends Year With Record Low Output

In Washington, lumber mills closed the year with the lowest weekly production in 17 years of records. The National Lumber Manufacturers Association reports production at 58,491,000 feet, 30 percent below the prior week, with new business of 5,150,000 dollars, down two percent. Production ran at 12 percent of capacity and new business at 17 percent, both below the prior week.

Washington, D. C National Lumber Manufacturers Association

Tariff War Impacts Farmers Across Regions

A garbled Irish article reports on tariff tensions between the Free State and the United Kingdom. A Crean farmer moved feed cake to the Ulster, customs officers confiscated goods, and a Dundalk monorist traveled to Belfast before returning with a dispute over duties and penalties.

Dublin Free State Ulan Bine Bele Great Botan Crean Ulsur Uiter Tustoma Ealie Dundalk Mme Guin Ty Belfast Trek

Newly Divorced Artist Marries in Tampa Weds in Public

Newly divorced artist Frank H. Willard, reported as winning at Bormota, Florida, marries Miss Marie O'Cat daughter of My and Mrs. M. O'Carvell of Aprinkfield, Massachusetts. The couple planned a two week honeymoon. The ceremony occurred Wednesday at 15 p.m. The event was announced on The Tagine with broad coverage planned on KONO.

Tampa Flu Frank H. Willard Bormota Fln Marie O'Catheldaughter Mra. M. O'Carvell Aprinkfield Civba Willard

Probe Leaves Asylum Came Murder Still Mystery

A detailed police narrative describes the stabbing death of Simpson at a hospital site. Investigators cite traces of blood on a garage approach and plumbing gear, with a possible female assailant and a theory of a two men and a woman involved. A bloodied ice pick and a tongs with hair suggest violent struggle, while threats from a discharged patient are noted. Authorities pursue leads, including a possible escape by car and a pursuit from Nixon.

Simpson Hausser Viage

Judgments in Texas liquor cases across court session

In federal court Judge McMillan presided over guilty pleas from 18 defendants on liquor offenses. Sentences ranged from fines to short prison terms. Notables include Robert G. Mendez given a year and a day for impersonating an federal officer, and Leonard A. Bronson getting three years. Several defendants faced fines from 200 to 500 dollars with various jail terms, while one paid 250 dollars.

Federal District Court R. J. McMillan Robert G. Mendez Mendez Texas Eliases Leonard A. Bronson Okla San Antonio United States McMillan Edwin H. Bosse Guadalupe County Jal Tne Bose Harry McDevitt Fonmer Rafael Ponce Ponce Manuel Tetrazas Pauline Farwell Elm Street Shr Luke Lenare Lenare

McAllen Building Permits Drop in 1932 Activity

City Inspector C Eckhoff reports McAllen building activity in 1932 fell to a total of 3399 dollars in permits versus 102635 dollars in 1931. Only May and November surpassed prior month records while three months had no permits.

McAllen Jan C. Eckhoff JBL Eckhoff

Man Kills Self After Phone Appeal to Wife

A man named Jeffries, 28, telephoned his estranged wife and, in a plea for reconciliation, declared he would kill himself if she did not return. The call ended with the suicide.

T.V. B. Jeffries Jeffries

Farmers Prevent Farm Foreclosure in Bonner Springs area

Harold Piper, a local farmer near Bonner Springs, faced loss of his farm and dairy business. Neighbors intervened to block foreclosure, providing assistance to help him start anew. Local effort highlights community relief amid financial distress.

Bonner Springs Kandati Te Uns Harold Piper Sarmer Pipper

Doctors Warn Against SINUS INFECTION

The notice touts Sinusiptec as a cure for chronic sinus conditions and related headaches. It claims quick relief after daily use and promotes the product with testimonials and a call to remember its name.

Foreign Trade in 1932 Falls from 1921 Levels

Washington January 1 1932 trade report shows exports for eleven months down 35 percent from 1921 totals with 61.48 billion dollars in exports and 1.2257 billion dollars in imports, declines of 760 million and 711 million respectively. Exports to France Germany and Japan fell by 289 million while imports from those countries dropped 167 million. November imports totaled 28.55 million with Japan increasing its share to 21.741 million.

Washington, D. C América Department of Ecommerce United States France Germany Japan

Eight Tests Gwen Plots Eight Tests Gwen Plots

Cheyenne Wyoming January 1 The snappy young man at the controls of the big transcontinental passenger plane must pass 100 percent health tests. Flight surgeons conduct tests to gauge physical and mental fitness with activities like standing on one foot holding positions for seconds, eye coordination, color recognition, and reading beacon signals.

Cheyenne Wyo United Airlines Pia

Armed Pair Rob Victim in $9.50 Hold Up

A Saturday night robbery on West Travia and Concho streets saw J. Brown robbed by two armed assailants. One man carried a pistol and the other a kite, taking $9.50 from the victim. Police seek suspects described as two negro males.

Brown Hovstai Elm Streets West Travia Concho Street

Wales Builds New Airplane For Prince of Wales

London Jan 7 A thin en all metal monoplane described as the fastest of its size in the world is being built for the Prince of Wales. The craft imitates air mail planes on the Forth and Adelaide route, which record 155 mph with 12 passengers. Powered by two Bristol Pegasus motors it aims for 160 mph with full load, range about 530 miles. Cabin 20 feet long, cockpit for two, wings span 10 feet, total loaded weight around five and a half tons.

London Prince of Wales Air Forth Adelaide Australia

Suggest America Tackle Peace Job

Cashelwnadbea Teeland reports on an Irish M. P. Cahir Gealy proposal for U S influence to mediate the Anglo Irish dispute. He claims Washington could force concessions and deter Britain from acting, arguing Uncle Sam stepping in would shake England’s stance and save Ireland from further harm.

Cashelwnadbea Teeland Jan INS America Ingland Iréland United States Cahir Gealy M. P J. H. ‘Thomas Dominions Sam England

Auto tram shown in Battle Creek exhibit

An automotive tram coach, one of the first in the United States, was displayed in Battle Creek. Designed to replace costly trains, it runs on a 16 cylinder gasoline engine, weighs 26 000 pounds, and cruises at 70 miles per hour. A Studebaker model price is noted in the ad copy.

Battle Creek Mich United States

Black magic devotees draw crowds in England temples

London reports show hundreds of followers flock daily to the practice of black magic. Temples in the capital attract devotees who seek to raise spirits and invoke dark powers, marking a notable underground interest in occult rites.

London England

Love Boy Makes Good A Hero From Tokio

Sasaki's new hero Yasuki Matsuoka, a Tokyo delegate to the League of Nations, draws crowds in Mitajiri as newspapers chronicle his activities and radio broadcasts carry his name.

Tokio Mitajiri Japan League of Nations Yasuki Matsuoka

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