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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1932
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane Less is noted in a brief mention of King Features Syndicate operations. The source highlights a syndicated feature and its distribution, reflecting the typical press note style of the period.
A desultory scene unfolds in DAVENTION HALL Chicago as supporters and opponents clash in a noisy public demonstration. Speakers and banners mix with singing and verbal jabs, while figures like Herbert Lehman and Rose Zalulion are noted amid cheers and heckling.
Inspector Harry Walsh testified in the Curtis trial that after the Lindbergh baby’s body was found Curtis may have slept in the cellar at the Lindbergh home. The cross exam touched on Curtis’s treatment after the child’s murder and Walsh’s Jersey City background.
A third ballot shows Roosevelt with 682 and 79 to 100, Smith at 1e0 14, Garner 1011-4, and White 621-2. Details reflect live tally counts among candidates as votes are recorded.
Harrisburg National Bank was robbed today by two men who fled in a small sedan. President W J Stoner estimated the loss as unspecified. Stoner, two employees and a customer were locked inside the vault area, and the release of all captives followed after nearly ten minutes. Police bulletin described suspects as in their twenties, one with light hair and red-faced.
Norfolk's Ku Klux Klan branch endorsed Alfred E. Smith for the Democratic presidential nomination. A resolution supporting Smith and his candidacy was adopted unanimously at a meeting in Norfolk, praising his leadership and a previously unaddressed convention presence.
The government began moves to disband the 20,000 bonus marchers encamped in Washington by directing Veterans' Bureau officials to seek jobs for them in their home towns. Walter Waters, Portland Ore, national commander of the army, met the mage to break up the forces by ordering all veterans in parade in front of the capitol tomorrow.
A one inch rainfall across Castro County delayed harvesting of crops on July first. Farmers reported fields softened by the moisture and work was slowed as crews adjusted to wet conditions. Local authorities advised caution and noted no major damage from the brief shower.
Cloudy with local thundershowers expected Friday night and Saturday. Friday night low around 72 degrees, Saturday high near 85. Light to moderate southerly winds.
In Chicago a combined caucus of the Texas and California delegations convened at 1 p.m with Staten Senator Worth of Texas presiding among Garner supporters pledged to back Garner for the presidency. The Roosevelt Garner tickets circulated as rumors, but no official countenance or trades were confirmed.
President Hoover signed into law the $982,000,000 independent offices appropriation bill cutting expenses of the White House and his own office. Congress had completed action on the eighth of the 11th month. The measure now goes to the White House for final approval.
The Senate plans a break over July Fourth with sessions paused for the holiday and duty shifts noted. Officials indicate work will resume Thursday for remaining agenda items and continued business.
A chaotic courtroom scene unfolds as witnesses testify about Myrtle Jean St Pierre and a $200,000 breach of promise suit. Separately in Washington, Senator Bingham introduces a beer legalization amendment to a home loan measure, proposing 4 percent beer, pint bottles, and on premise service restrictions.
Paris lawmakers introduced a budget measure in the chamber of deputies today. The measure aims to cut the country relief by about 4,000,000,000 francs and likely will begin on Monday after a 44 to 0 vote in favor to grant priority.
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago adjourned after 17 hours of ballots without reaching two thirds for Franklin D. Roosevelt. On the final tally Roosevelt led at 689 79-100, with Alfred E. Smith at 130 1-4 and Garner trailing. The day featured party leaders debating last ditch blocks and a potential Texas California bloc shift.
Fragmented text lists rental rates and apartment notices, mentioning Mary Bail Crockett and various monthly prices. The readable segments indicate advertising for apartments and rent offers with scattered names and locations.
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