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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1932

Page

10

Daisy Framed by Vice Squad in Reformatory Abduction

Police officer visits Daisy Besirmont as a crooked detective plot is exposed. Captain Fitzpatrich learns of the frame and frees Daisy, while four men are arrested amid clashes with the vice squad. Belmonte heads Big Bay's gang nexus as Chief Burton hosts a high society viewing. Habeas corpus sought.

Daisy Besirmont Big Bay Motors Lane Penta Abe Pia Fitzpatrich Daisy Tha Vice Squad Calla Yourkeer Tela Te Tullen Flispatch Big Blg Guisepes Belmonte Lo Normta Police Burton Alatlou

Fightin Jim Fitzpatrick Sees City’s Dark Side Rise

Fightin Jim Fitzpatrick walks home through a grim district as he senses rising vice and plots to clean up the streets. He recalls a tense encounter with a fellow officer on the way, then returns to a modest home where his wife Mary and their child await. A police whistle triggers a quick scuffle with Mickey, who drops letters that Jim confiscates, hinting at clues to be read on page 8.

Fightin Jim Fitzpatrick Ife Llory Jiev Igh Jima Beron Jim Jin Mickey Don Alickey Bim

Weather shifts as warm spell ends with cold rain

The forecast predicts a warm early week giving way to cold rain and a brief rise in temperatures. Monday night may dip to 4 degrees with Tuesday around 48, as San Antonio records a mild January with below normal rainfall and no early freeze this winter.

Wietry Revere Tate Weather Bureau Arte Antonio Recorda Office of the Weather Duceas San Antonio Gayahaya Leo Antonia J. H. Jarbuo Went Bureau

Federal Officials to Austin Sessis in Short Session

In Austin a brief federal court session drew several officials from San Antonio. United States Attorney John D. Harimal led a delegation with staff, while local officers Beott White and two deputies remained in charge, aided by Millisore agents and a federal court bailiff amid a crippled government machine.

Herale Austin Santonio Bundas United States Trhet John BD Harimal Rance Fica Beott White Unitel Mirahal

City Appropriates Funds in Miscellaneous Bills

City council actions include approvals totaling $11,000 from various funds for parishably and January 31. Merchandise bills amounting to $2,298.49 were approved as part of routine city expenditures. The measures passed the council without major disruption.

Varlows Bilia

China Talk Slated by Temples Detk-EX Club

Theo Simmang will speak on China and Manebirla before the Men’s club of Temples Detk-EX at noon. The event will be in the red room of the Anthony hotel.

Theo Simmang China Manebirla Temples Detk-Ex Tree AtsAnthony Hotel

Maine Citizens to Visit San Antonio for Trade Exhibition

More than 100 Maine citizens will travel to San Antonio in February for a goodwill train tour carrying exhibits of Maine grown products. A 16 member San Antonio reception committee will host the visitors including Col. W. B. Tutte and several local executives. The Maine delegation will visit Corpus Christi and Houston, with Texan state manufacturers association affiliated groups arranging the tour.

Pine Tree San Antonio Maine San’ Antonin Ayecel Mma San Antocsins Yishore Missouti- Pacific Col W. B. Tutte W. B. Dickserson B. Neiswanger K. J. Kifer Charles Baumberger Charles Caldus E. A. DuBose FH. Stighter D. Kingston Ed Friedrich M. Schetz J. J. Gibbs Charles Rips Gibsum Gibby Texan

Grimes Case and Police Shakeup Reported in City News

A 22 year old Grimes man, J Cy Wilson of 2809 South Profe steret, killed himself with a 38-40 rifle at home after a note and mother Mary Bell Wilson found the body. Police chief Gwen Kilday announced a department shake-up with ten captains shifted and four detectives to be summoned following a weekend of burglaries and a Sunset Loan Company hold up.

J. Cy Wilson South Profe Gwen Kilday McDonald WV. A Harvey McDonald's Kilday Sunset Loan Company East Commerce Atreet Sam Sikora Bikara Sunday

Babies of 200 Prove Main Attraction

San Antonio's zoo displays a surge of newborns, including four black hente cubs of Alaskan and British Columbia parentage and several other species. The crowd enjoys Mary the lioness and her cubs, while officials explain improved care and conditions amid the influx of new arrivals.

San Antonio British Columbia Mexico Mary Leo Tywu Maer Noveber Fred Sullivan Woo Abien Jawa

Burglar Leaps From Second Story In Break In

A burglar fled after being discovered in TH. 8 Bonner street, leaping from a second story window and escaping down a ladder as a maid entered the room to tidy. Police noted the intruder threatened bystanders before climbing out and fleeing on foot.

Wheo

Junior Yanks Meet Planned at St Anthony Hotel

An executive committee meeting of the Junior Yanks is announced for 8 p.m. at the St Anthony hotel. The event was disclosed on Monday and centers on the club’s upcoming activities and arrangements for their junior team.

Onc O Moeeling Yanks At & P.m. ‘Toons St. Anthony Hotel Monfiay

New Army Y ForA Looms For San Antonio Post Office Site

The first definite Indenitan reenlistment hints at a new Army building in San Antonio as architect plans near readiness. Army officials say a propertyman will come first to survey curves, with work not starting until next week. PG Tucag reports land purchases necessitate a new post office, tearing down the old building for the site.

San Ammonio Army FM. G. Ay Ochs San Antonio Tonto Progest Army “2 PG. Tucag

Fort Clark Man Flown to Hospital

Private Joseph J. Jordant of Fort Clark was taken to Fort Sim Houston by ambulance plane after an appendicitis attack. Aneves J. Bozian of Kelly Field flew the plane to Fort Clark and back within two and a half hours.

Joseph J. Jordant D. Vitrhesvally Fort Clark Fort Sim Houston Torfan Aneves J Bozian Kelly Field

800 Invited to Sevier Banquet for Mrs Sevier

Invitations go to 800 San Antonio business leaders to attend a dinner at the Menger Hotel in honor of Mrs Clara Driscall Sevier of Austin and Corpus Christi. F I Ocha, president of the chamber of commerce, notes Sevier's work on making possible a park bond for the Alama.

San Antonio Clara Driscall Sevier Austin Corpus Christi Menger Hotel F. I. Ocha Chamber of ¢Ammerec Sevier Alama

Early demolition bid notes for old Arthur hotel site

Bids were opened for wrecking the old Arluntip hotel in the post office block. Postmaster Lucas said five bids for wrecking and related rental space were received, all deemed reasonable, with salvage material going to the government. The brick building’s removal clears land for the new post office project.

ArUutip Ita P. G. Lucas Peidezal Lucan Postelfirs

Bankers' push for loans to Europe stirs discontent

London dispatch notes American trade commissioners warn of bankers flocking from Germany and Europe to push loans and boost U S banks. Critics say lenders coaxed governments and inflated deals, while Will Rogers voices skepticism about the true motives behind the drive.

London Germany Europe Will Rogers

Bitter Fight Set for San Antonio School Election

San Antonio braces for a heated April school board race with terms expiring for six trustees. Key figures include Mrs J F King, Dr Mary King Robbie, and Roger Stokes. debates center on budget deficits, teacher salaries, and recent superintendent actions. Contenders include Mrs King’s allies and potential bids by Mrs O W Taylor and Mrs Henry Hirshberg?

San Antonio J. FR. King Waa Mrs. Ring Mary King Robbie Roger Stokes Mire Stella Steves Walker T. D. Gilwore Wr. DY. Gailen W. R. Williama Tobbie T. D. Gilmore King Teobbie Stokes Robbie Mex Walker Soong Bitter Yard Stoker A. L. Roark Aduracy Std Citizens League Dr. Robbie W. Satterfield W. R. Quirk Ils Frank Haines Trustes Birg Arthur E. Biard Lions' Club Geotry B. Taylor South Aide Plas Todham B.¥. Hartey Ectiool J. C. Cochran Dew

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