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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1932

Page

2

Mexican youth seeks extradition to face mexico charge

Francisco Lopez also known as Francisco Lopes Villanueva appeared before United States Commissioner Fay A Lockhart seeking extradition to Mexico. He is charged with embezzling about 100 pesos from a Saltila post office while a trusted employee. The case was requested by Mexico and awaits action by Secretary of State Stimson.

Mexico United States Fay A. Locktwrt Saltila Lockhart Department of Justice Francisco Lopez Francisco Lopes Villanueva State Stimson Lopez R Egbert Bebweope Stimson

Deer Storage Is Charged Citizens

Harry C. Rust of 538 West The Avenue was fined $50 and costs by Justice of the Peace Jonn Union after a state game warden testified that a search of Rust’s home yielded parts of a freshly killed deer out of season. The defendant planned to contest the case.

Harry C. Rust the Avenue Wes Justice of the Peace Jonn Union Comblaine AE. Hitefelder Rist Wills Rust

House Delays Treasury Inquiry Until December Session

Washington July 12 report says the House Miles committee postponed action on a proposed investigation of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board until the December session of Congress.

House Treasury Washington, D. C Miles Committee Treasury and Federal Reserve Board

Postal workers split over proposed pay cuts in Texas

In Galveston on July 12 delegates from several postal workers groups debated responses to government pay reductions. George Wallace of Wree, Texas United National Association of Postoffice Supervisors vice president, contradicted O’Malley of St Louis who claimed the union would fight salary cuts. Wallace denied reports of protests against the wage reductions ordered as an economy measure.

Galveston Knarp Texas Postal Workers George Wallace Wree United National Association of Postoffice Supervisors James T. O'Mally St. Louis United National Association of Postoffice Clerks O'Malley Wallace Fort Worth

League candidates vie at South San Antonio rally

Citizens' league slate addressed voters at South San Antonio as Army planes buzzed overhead. Maury Maverick hailed the league, pledging reform and consolidated offices. George Huntress Jr and Sheriff Albert Heusser touted salaries and county services amid critiques of incumbent officials. D. F. Davis defended tax collection efforts and opposed a county police force. Walter Tynan attacked O. B. Black and touted his own record after the bank failure. Frost Woodhull peppered Judge Wurzbach’s fiscal and administrative reliability. Independent candidates and additional league meetings were announced for nearby locales and dates.

Citizens’ League South San Antonio Kelly Heere Tax Maury Maverick League Evelus Maverick George W. Huntress Jr Jack BR. Burke Huntress Burke Albert Heusser Hexar County Flays Commission Galinty D. F. Davis Davis Commissioners’ Court Walter’ Tynan City Central Bank and Trust Company Tynan O. B. Black Wurzbach Frost Woodhull Lidge W. A. Wurzbach D. E. Moris R. G. Baucom T H. Ridgeway Torthie Sinle Donate

Unstamped Letters In Mail Boxes Puzzle Authorities

Unstamped letters appear in San Antonio mail boxes as local firms deliver bills and advertisements directly to homes to bypass new letter mail rates. Authorities warn the practice is unlawful and warn firms to stop placing un stamped items, while noting rural boxes are especially protected.

U. S TOR Washington Adyler

Daylight Bandits Rob Houston Store

A neighborhood grocery was robbed in daylight as three men entered by breaking in with a shotgun at the back door. The owner’s brother, Gui Bianchinn, 20, confronted them, but details on injuries or arrests were unclear. The incident occurred in Houston amid a hot day and left the store seeking security measures.

Haueron Ned Nari Hedore Gua Bianchinn Crearent

Thompson Elks Leader Elected Illinois Supreme Court Judge

Thompson, former state’s attorney and Illinois Supreme Court candidate, was elected to the Illinois Supreme Court today after backing by Bruce Campbell. He succeeds John T. Coen of Sterling, Colorado. The Birmingham convention heard notes of unity as Elks leaders urged support for America.

Birmingham Alg Floya Eugene Thompson Tinois Supreme Court Erand Grand Lodge Bruce Campbell East St. Louis Molite Lodge No John Tt. Coen Sterling Colo Povernor of Chicago Moline Grand Corum Ala Grand Lodge of Elks Storting Colorado America Coen Als J. Edgar Masters Charleroi Fis Masters

Man Robbed of 875 on Highway 8

Holt of the Alameda apartment was held up on Babcock road and robbed of $875 by an unknown bandit or bandits. The incident was reported to Sheriff Albert Hausser's office on Tuesday and Holt planned to file a detailed report at the sheriff's office.

H. Holt Alameda Babcock Road Albert Hausser Holt

Relief crews search for dead after Paint Creek flood

Charleston July 12 relief workers with food beds and clothing moved up flood wrecked valleys of Paint and Armstrong creeks while state police searched for the missing and dead. Authorities believed about 15 killed with 25 missing and 1000 homeless. Red Cross revised the count as waters fell, some sheltering in mine houses or camps.

Charleston W. Va Paint Armstrong Creeks Burnwell Paint Creek Red Cross Hls Lenis Nes

Sherman Slashes Gas Rate in Half

Sherman city commission passes first reading ordinance cutting domestic gas rate per 1000 cu ft from 75 to 40 cents while allowing service charges. Lone Star Gas subsidiary expected to appeal the measure in Sherman, Texas.

Sheran Texas Sherman City Commission Mininilerpa Gas Company Lone Star Gas Company

Insurance Suit Dismissed After Compromise in Federal Case

A federal judge dismissed the insurance suit Tuesday after Viola Starr administratrix of Raymond Brice Starrs estate and Continental Casualty Co reached a compromise. A $500 retirement to the dead mans estate on the life policy was agreed, with face value $1000, and the suit had claimed Starr was injured by a truck with monthly payments totaling $1800 before death. Attorney fees of $250 were sought.

DuVal West Viola Starr Raymond Brice Starr Continental Casually Company Meroi Polly Starr Abe Torfiey

Strangest American family member described regarding Leon Wyatt

One of the most unusual American family stories centers on Leon Wyatt who weighs 185 pounds and is noted for his distinctive appearance and family dynamics.

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