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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1932

Page

4

Mather cries vengeance in death of son

Mrs Julia Maillefert, mother of Arthur Maillefert, 22, pleads for investigation into torture death at a Florida prison camp near Jacksonville. She talks of brutality, censored letters, and seeks help from governors and the US attorney general. She plans to attend the trial and demands accountability.

Mather Son New York Westfield Julia Mallefort VW Wincelient George Courson Solomon Higgingetham Jacksonville Fis Arthur Maillefert Maillefert Coitege William Margaret Muillefert Florida

Three Men Held for Stripping of Auto

Three Mexicans found stripping cars in the rear of a yard on Tunetall street were arrested Saturday night by City Detectives Frank Moore Joan Higgins and J AR Gray. They had four cars believed to have been Allen and parts of other cars were found in the yard.

Tunetall Street Frank Moore Joan Higgins J. AR. Gray Allen

Two Charged NGOs Death Case Reveals Brutal Prison Conditions

Juvenile inmate Maillefert died after being shackled and placed in a barrel then the sweat box at a Florida camp. Convicts testifying described nakedness and extreme mistreatment as guards used the barrel and box to punish him. The prisoner reportedly strangled to death as authorities argued about confinement conditions. The case includes judge remarks, habeas corpus, and escape attempts at the Daytona Beach facility.

Malliefert Jacksonville Volusia County New Jersey Halifax Daytona Beach Courson Higeinbotbam Maillefert Alf. Teulty L. ¥. Tsler Malllefert

The Seattle Times backs Roosevelt for president

The Seattle Times, once a prominent Republican paper, endorses Franklin D. Roosevelt for president. It lauds his Democratic nomination acceptance speech as sincere, practical, and capable of restoring what is desirable and good for the nation. It urges readers to read the speech and consider Roosevelt as the choice for the United States.

The Seattle Times Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Times Franklin J. Roosevelt United States Peur

Death Called State Affair

A chaotic Washington scene involves Artur Maille tert, a prisoner, debated by Senators Trammell and Fleicher. The discussion centers on federal charges and possible investigation into a state matter, with two guards indicted for felony murder amid unclear jurisdiction.

Washington Artur Mailletert Trammell Fleicher Lakiie Ste Courke Pletcher Bern

Kidnap Plot Foiled as Bohn Paid $12000 for Son Return

Lebhard C. Bohn, Minneapolis refriger ator magnate, paid $12 000 to kidnap gang for his son Hannel Bohn was held for seven days Gang leader Dahil delivered the ransom near Minneapolis Officials aimed to trace the criminals by distributing bank numbers to Northwest banks.

St, Paul Minn Lebhard C. Bohn Poller Thomas Prt Hanell Bohn Dahil Xatd Bahn Stoad Minneapolis Bann

Cyclone Davis Criticizes Wall Street Tariff at Rally

Veteran candidate Cyclone Davis, at Highland Park recreation center, attacked the gold standard and Wall Street, calling for tariff reform and conscription of fortunes over a million. He traced depressions to British gold standards and cited Mellon, bankers, and foreign securities to argue for economic overhaul. Davis, 77, known for his gray Prince Albert and fiery debates, emphasized his long political career from county judge to congressman at large.

Wall Street J. H Cyclone Davis Gates Ben Kelly Bank of England Gol United States Andrew Mellon Banka Wilson Well Street Limpkins County Bes al- Taree Old Papmilst Party Ancliga Bee Ben Said

Hoover Campaign Opens Ahead of Formal Nomination

President Hoover launches campaign activities even as formal notice of renomination lags. Treasury Secretary Ogden Mills, Secretary of War Patrick J. Hurley, and other officials schedule appearances in Columbus and Barloon Hall auctions and rallies as the party gears up for the August 11 announcement and fall platform rollout.

Hoover Washington, D. C Chicago Vention Secretary of Treasury Ogden L. Milla Laken Barlon Fanenii Hall Berre Lary Patrick J. Murley

Submarine Promethée Disaster Fails to Yield Rescue Hopes

Cherbourg July 9 The last faint hope for 63 men trapped aboard the Promethée submarine wanes as a salvage team descends to pass air lines to compartments likely holding crew members. Divers failed to signal through from within as rescue efforts continue while relatives await official word. Five crew members previously saved, with Commander Doumesnil and Ensign Bienvenu, appeared in Cherbourg with families after the disaster.

Cherbourg English Channel Artigua II Artigl Il Rostro Cherbotts Quaglia Maritime Prometthet Doumesnil Bienvenu

Mountbatten Luncheon Guests at Buckingham Palace

Lord and Lady Mountbatten, cousins of King George, dined with the king and queen at Buckingham Palace. Mountbatten yesterday withdrew a libel suit against a Sunday weekly after it apologized for a gossip piece tying an unnamed London hostess to a colored man.

Harvard Graduates Face Disillusionment After Classes

Fragmented OCR depicts graduates from Harvard and other colleges entering a troubled job market. Noted names like Abramowitz, Applebaum, and Wallerstein appear amid reflections on undergraduates and the shift from privilege to precarious prospects. The piece observes rich families’ sons now facing hardship as friends worry and graduates confront a stormy transition.

Har‘vird Ere Moses Abramowitz Brookjohn D. Applebaum New N. Wallerstein James Moss Harverd At- Inntte

Kennedy Couple Vanishes From Hermosa Beach Home

Minnie Kennedy and her companion What-a-Man Hud son disappeared from a Hermosa Beach cottage. Neighbors report the pair left for an unknown eastern destination after packing their bags. The two were last seen at noon, dressed up, with Ma showing a fresh Marcel haircut and a blonde look, while What-a-Man wore a new shave and haircut. Their car once linked to Ma’s daughter Aimee Semple McPherson-Hatton appears abandoned with luggage in the back seat.

Los Angeles Minnie Kennedy Hudson California Hermosa Marcel Venus Aimee Semple McPherson-Hatton Jurre RE

Government forces seize Trujilo from Communists

Government troops and naval units captured the city of Trujilo, capital of La Libertad, after insurgents had barricaded it and prepared for a siege. Air support aided infantry operations as surrender was negotiated. Watch for the July issue of The Light's Free Rental Directory.

Peru Lima Trujilo Department la Libertad Insurgentas the Light

Love Letters Tie Windsor to Read Case in Public Filing

In San Francisco on July 9, attorneys for Claire Windsor released love letters allegedly between Windsor and Al fred C. Read. The documents form part of Mrs Read’s $100000 alienation of affection suit. The transfer of the case back to California courts for trial was agreed. Letters mention Anne, Lily Damita, Virginda Ghernitzl and Jean Harlow with Windsor. A 1931 letter from Read to Windsor speaks of a party and Windsor’s “adorable” state while Windsor is in Boston.

San Francisco Claire Windsor Alfred C. Ready Read Wilbur Akland Miss Windsor Ncivity Hollywood Motion Hollywood Misa ‘Windsor Anne Lily Damlta Virginda Ghernitl Jean Harlow Boston

Body of Texan Lost 17 Years Ago Found

Denver reports the discovery of what appears to be the skeleton of Dr. Thornton R. Sampson of Austin Texas, found near Estes Park in Rocky Mountain National Park. Investigators say the body was located near Queensin Lake and questions linger about how he died after a long disappearance.

Denver Ester Park Thornton R. Sampson Austin Texas Ouessin Lake Estes Park Rocky Mountain National Park

Five Nations Accept Arms Cut Proposal

Washington cable reports Geneva informing that five governments have accepted the U S proposal for a one third reduction in armaments. Mexico Colombia Sweden the Netherlands and Switzerland signaled willingness to agree.

Washington,d USA United States Cable Today Geneva Mexico Colombia Sweden Neterlands Switzerland

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