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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1932
Page
1
Amid chaotic dispatches from Shanghai, Japan presses the advance as air power and troops move in. U S and British leaders react with warnings and protests while China's defense and global responses shift under the looming Pacific conflict.
A contested report details a systematic hunt for Pete Mee Kensie alias Jak McKenzie, an alleged insane killer who fled a jail. Officers probe railroad yards and pilots near San Antonio while declaring McKenzie could be in hiding in rural vacants. Sheriff Hauser and Police Chief Owe W. Rildoy anticipate his move and urge caution as they pursue clues and witness tips across the area.
Frigid weekend forecast with frost likely Friday night and north winds. Saturday remains cold with diminishing wind, temperatures near freezing to the low thirties in spots, coastal areas windy then easing, West Texas partly cloudy and mild at times.
Nanking reports 300 Chinese killed and wounded in the Shanghai area as clashes with Japanese forces continue. Four Japanese armored cars are said captured by Chinese units, while forty Chinese planes arrived this afternoon. The government refused to authorize immediate engagement with the Japanese air force, despite Allied diplomatic pressure.
A Livingston jury weighs evidence in the murder case of Sam A. Duke, alleged conspirator in the death of son-in-law Jinan Dougherty. Prosecutors seek the death penalty after Lilian Geel testifies under immunity that she shot Dougherty on Duke's orders. Dougherty had been released days before the shooting. Geel was Duke’s housekeeper, not the resort hostess.
Judge W. C. Davin indicates he will render an opinion next Monday in the cotton test suit brought by T. J. Tyson against Pred Is, Sonith, a farmer of Calvert. Franklin Venus June 25. Attorneys in the case have been notified to appear in court on the date.
A naval officer suffered fumelike effects during a dirigible training exercise. The incident occurred at Lakeour and involved Officer Kona Angelos who collapsed mid training and later recovered. Authorities reviewed the Helin code of the ways for safety.
Leslie Cable, the county attorney, filed first degree robbery and torture charges against Ted first degree robbers and Warghory against there nigh identified last night by Mr and Mrs dotin McKay naming an nped couple tortured and robbed them at $615 early To marking.
A five minute earthquake shock was recorded early today on a selamograph at Tregis efileze. A tall selinologiat called the disturbance very destructive, estimating its origin about 416K miles from Denver. He noted a strong dust disturbance and linked the event to a major seismic activity.
Virtually all of the estate of the late Wrigler Jr. is estimated at $20 million. His son Philip Ky Whales was bequeathed control of an interest in Chicago National teaung bereball teas.
Washington Jan 24 Garner and Turon announced at a press conference that emergency tax increase legislation could be reused when the budget balances. Garner estimated excise taxes would add about 150 million in revenue, but gave no specifics on affected communities. The remainder of the 1 billion proposal would come from income, inheritance and sales taxes.
Monday Duornix reports Judge Speakman postpones formal decision on Winnie Ruth Judd murder case. Jury illness and swelling flu outbreak slow progress as thirteen jurors seat. a juror celebrates birthday in isolation after court adjourns until Monday. Witness illness and tempers rise amid uncertainty about dates. Two jurors confined to beds, one ill, others recovering from flu symptoms and slight cold. Agnes non Lelloild murder case referenced with accompanying visits planned by select parties.
A grand jury freed TT Rogers on a charge of attempting to extort money from Mrs. Jessie Diny of 134 Crofton Avenue after a no-bill was returned. The case, heard by Judge Marcy T. Howard, also referenced the earlier murder charge against Sebe Stephenson in Austin.
A man identified as TorTeonari, G4, was struck by an automobile while walking on the highway Hear Hondo Wrisday morning and sustained a broken leg. He was transported to Trobert A. Green hospital for treatment.
Martin Sitmr and his wife, their six children, were fatally injured in a fire at Tilma, Man. A man named Faxsin allegedly started the blaze then fled the scene and vanished, leaving authorities to investigate the suspicious deaths and infer the cause of the deadly incident.
Governor General McNeill issues proclamation designating February 16 as the Treland election day. The Dail is dissolved and campaigning begins across the island, with parties rallying in Dublin and Cork as voters prepare to choose representatives for the new assembly.
European tour plans follow the famed Death Valley Scott, known as Walter Scott, after arriving in Las Vegas to prepare wardrobe. The fragment references fatigue from noise and a closed cellarsment on a palmer roof, with unclear Dra) Vadge context.
Mrs Tone Jackson of ACALER MOUND Wh. celebrated a 106 candle birthday cake for herself. Her four daughters aged 69 to 70 and 16 grandchildren gathered for the event.
From all sections at the United States today bids arrived at the People's Engines bank for six panel Dilly bills bearing $10 on one side and $5 on the other, submitted to the Federal Reserve bank in Richmond. Bank officials decided to return the greenbacks to the government rather than realizing profit, marking the first such error case. Collectors reportedly offered up to $125 for the bills believed redeemable for $10 the top printed amount on the face with the serial numbers.
The eleventh Texas Open began at Brackenridge Park at 10 95 Friday with a star-studded field from across the United States and a dark horse from Japan, Yomikichi Misumura, Open champion of his country, entering alongside notable players such as Abe Espinosa Gene Soragri Amel Cooper Willy Cox Joe Kirkpatrick and Ralph Gudaib. The event featured Misumura tied for the course record with 61 in his solo attempt and a strong contingent led by veterans like Jack Burke. Continued coverage promised on page 9.
News from Harbin reports heightened risk of direct conflict between Soviet Russia and Japan. The Mamun, head of the Manchurian campaign, moves troops toward Tinchin while Russian and Chinese authorities face railway blockades and disputes over transit and neutrality.
Fire in Chapei devastates the Chinese quarter of Shanghai while Japanese marines march in at midnight. Reports conflict over a possible peace accord as casualties rise with hundreds killed or wounded. Chinese troops request reinforcements as the attack continues beyond the international settlement.
A flood of rental listings appears for many neighborhoods including Waverly, University Park, Alb, Covina, and Denver area. Ads show monthly rates around 28 to 414 with several amenities and deadlines noted. Listings mention apartments, houses, and rooms with varying terms as tenants seek new homes this week.
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