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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1932

Page

13

Captain Fitzpatrick Arrests Gang Chief in Riverside Showdown

Captain Fitzpatrick places gang boss Giuseppe Belmonte under arrest after a violent run of crimes tied to the vice empire. Daisy Beaumont, accused and jailed on morals charges, is freed when Fitzpatrick deduces she was framed, and he exposes police corruption while reforming the vice squad with his brother Ed. Four men die as the battle escalates toward Belmonte’s Riverside headquarters.

Daisy Beaumont Pretty Big Boy Jeader Fighting Jim" Fitzpatrick Daisy Vice Squad Captain Fitzpatrick Guiseppe Belmonte Giuseppe Delmonte Hin Tighin Tim Fitzpatrick Deardor Bladen Telanute Delmonta Walla Belmonte Celli's Huainesns Dumington Hotel Wirchonte Bao Batiles Lberty Idw Derling Hia Dopey Bose Cutis Sui Jorney Phoro’s Fitzpatrick Blac Yom Pelmonte Alood

Closed Bank’s Head Sought By San Antonio Police

San Antonio police obtained a warrant for the arrest of T. W. Niemanth former president of Kyle State Bank of Kyle. He is accused of making fake entries in bank records during the bank’s two month closure. The warrant was issued by a Justice of the Peace after a court inquiry held last week.

San Antonio Polien Kesley Tf. W. Niemanth Kyle State Bank of Kyle Nial Uyle Court of

Tourists Attend Tuesday Night Dance at Visitard Conapwa

Tourists visit the Mitim building for a Tuesday night entertainment featuring a dance and a performance by Tidio Wor-1 archenlta. Recrelors announce the event as part of a weekly program at Bil o'clock. An AV bridge party is scheduled for West Friday afternoon at 2 15 o'clock.

Conapwa Mitim R. Tureler

Five Escape Fire In Burning Home Tragedy

Fire at a residence on 1041 West Cincinnati Avenue on Tuesday morning forced five residents to flee after flames blocked exits. Neighbors aided until firefighters arrived. total damages estimated around 4500 dollars. A separate blaze at 110 La Valor Street caused additional damage.

Alames Findway Mike Keufman Cincinnati Suesday Votety Hentne Kaalonu Davis Linnie Emmon la Valor Street

Hardware Dealers Face 1922 Recovery, Delegates Hear

Delegates at the state hardware and implement dealers association meeting heard that 1922 will bring stability and recovery after a period of instability. Ewing presided as officers announced attendance, with discussions on 1932 industry problems and the impact of licensing measures on pistol sales. Prominent speakers from Texas and national groups addressed store management and showroom coordination.

Nobatown Gunter Hotel Ewing HLA Turner Madisonille Inet Esving Terne A.C. Voudouze San Antonio Doc College Station Svervtarr Association Wollerlena Ronmillark George D. McCormick Midian W. G. Wimberlake Newarkans H. S. Tracy Tulin Kent Manning Tarlingen Sharrod Tubbock Lew Watson Brownwood Wd Ela. Turence Madisonville Niptteen Aiso Dr. 4 B. Cos Bureau of Business Research University of Texas Jack Shelton Luling Fio- Jey P.mount Chicago National Association of Farm Etti. Wile Jina Lopindin Fawhandle Nerorintinty Wrilnesday Baritwara P.P. Montfort Tesas-A M- College P. Sheets Indianapolis National Retail Hardware Association Br. B. Cat Jaher Norvealk Conn

Longest Aeroplane Route Spins From Jara To Amsterdam

Athens dispatch reports the world’s longest air route from Jara to Amsterdam. A single flight, same crew and aircraft, is planned tomorrow from Athens with travel time around 11 hours. Prener Venizelos, described as an influential figure in Greece, is noted in a brief chat reference.

Athens Jara Amsterdam Polol Sway Holtanit Caesar

Sleuth Not So Hot When It Comes to Motors

Detective Sam Contu, assigned to a police car, failed to start the motor after 15 minutes. He sweated as the engine failed to turn, noting a weak crank and a motor that has been missing for years in a basement shadows. Headquarters mechanics confirmed the car is rusted and motorless.

Sam Contu Jim Hin

Bexar County Tax Totals Highlight State Share and Local Revenue

Bexar County taxes collected total 2,810,587 with 1,529,050.20 directed to the state. Tax Collector Mauri Maverick notes the figures include school and political taxes and ad valorem charges. The overall assessed value totals 2,956,005.68, containing county A figures.

Bexar County Besar County Dnznarees Mauri Maverick Maverick Vnlornin Counly'a

Dial Phones Will Save City Money

City officials announce a new dial telephone system will cut monthly expenses by about 225 dollars and be installed in City Hall within the first six weeks, reducing operating costs and improving efficiency.

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Holidays Is Hospital Patient Registered Under Alias

The Robert B. Green Hospital reports a patient registered as Mrs. Halloween Christine at 216 Virgins Street.

Halloween Christine Virgins Street

San Antonio senior schools to add compulsory physical education

February 1 marks the start of mandatory physical education in San Antonio's three senior high schools. Portwood reports one period of rest and two days of activity weekly, with gymnasiums and showers to aid attendance. Girls will have folk dancing and other exercises.

Portwood Fielo Ans University of Texas Ecuior School

Pharmacy exams listed for Texas board session

About 125 applicants for pharmacy exams began Tuesday before the Texas Board of Pharmacy at Wis Plaza and will continue through Thursday. Joseph of Austin presides over the board. Exam numbers and sessions are listed, with more applicants expected. A rally by the board will visit Tex cities Marlin June 14 15 and 16. Members will attend the San Antonio Retail Druggists Banquet at the Gunther hotel.

Lexis Board of Pharmacy Wis Plaza Bolel Zoseph of Austin Waller Tex Marlin Mombora San Antonio Gunler Hotel

St Marks Episcopal Church Elects Vestrymen in Parish Meeting

The Rev Arbir M McKinstey presided as George Allenwerti Frank Gilles rr Arthur Muir and MW CG were elected vestrymen of St Mark s Episcopal Church. They succeeded Ernest Grove Frank Borel Re E McGee and Adolph Beckuno. reports from all whired organizations were filed.

T. Mark's Church George Allenwerti Frank Gillesrr Arthur Muir Ririveling St. Mark's Episcopal Church Anvil Moniaywight Aribir IM. McKinstey Reeton Ernest Grove Frank Borel Re E, McGee Adolph Beckuno

Museum to Have Washington Exhibit at Witte Museum

A two hundredth anniversary tribute to George Washington opens February 1 in the Witte Museum historical section under the San Antonio Conservation Society. Relics from Washington’s era will be displayed. Sandptouians with lead contributions should contact the museum.

George Washington Witte Museum San Antonio Conservation Society United States

Lee Birthday Program Observed by Confederate Vets

The Robert E. Lee chapter hosted a program marking the Lee birthday anniversary with Confederate veterans widows and guests at the Gunter Hotel Pan American room under Mrs Medithom and Mes Annie Brive Howitt supervision. Songs readings and a joint observance honored General Lee General Jackson and Maury with Mrs Thota Garrett presiding and Mrs A R Corder directing talks on the three leaders.

Robert E. Tine San Antonio Mex We TE Pasehall Anni Brive Howitt Feed G. Lowie Truth Hughes Moon Patheuus Tilt Pston Yorbou Walker Oo. J. Cohee

Plans Formulated for San Antonio Military Ball

Plans were formed for San Antonio's first military ball to be held in the municipal auditorium on February 20. Officers of the regular army, national guard, and army reserve met at the One Hundred Fifty-ninth cavalry brigade headquarters in Smith-Young tower. General chairman is Ms. Charles D. Birkhend. The ball will be a strictly military affair with Governor Rost Storning and Mayor C. Ms. Chambers and their aides as guests. They plan to make the event annual.

San Antonio Reguine Enery National Greed

Nomination plan splits Democratic leaders over two thirds rule

San Antonio Democrats clash on the two thirds rule for the 1932 convention. Some favor it to aid Garner and block a split, others call for abolition or compromise. Local leaders weigh implications for Garner Roosevelt and party unity ahead of Chicago.

Hexar County United States John Nance Gue der Wirzhach Korte Tas Maury Mayeric Anil OG. M. Chambers John Garner Lesas Fleenids Garner Thoosevelt Newton DO Bukec Campronisa Charles M. Dickson Citizens’ League Eliet Jobn K. Weber Terns San Antonio Bexne County Ghitaga San Anironio Frank Davis Setiva Chicago Andrews Jackson Jobs Rosle Citheng Teague

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