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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1932
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane outlines a personal column reflecting on fashion taste and social trends. The piece discusses mink fur, its appeal, and public reception, framing the topic within contemporary urban life and era norms.
In a tense prewar climate four European nations reportedly gang up to dodge payment demands, while President Hoover issues a firm note and trims salaries to show fiscal restraint. The piece blends political critique with social commentary, citing Ely and Plato as it recounts a string of domestic and international tensions.
Generally fair and continued warm. Saturday night low around 96 degrees. Sunday high near 98 degrees. Light to moderate variable winds. Coastal areas expect similar fair, warm conditions with light to moderate winds.
Chicago July 16 Chicago's Poller Commissioner Sohn orders Lieut. John Curtin to round up panhandlers after a terse incident reveals several beggars earning between 20 and 25 dollars daily. One man carried 36000 dollars cash and chose jail over a 100 dollar fine.
Two American women, a mother and daughter, who wed Ben Blas tribe members on the Panama coast await transport to New York as their marriages fail. Gladys Brown married William White Eagle in Akron in 1920. her mother Gera wed Charles William. The couples lived in the San Flas Territory until recently and the women left after learning their husbands preferred native partners.
In Panama City on July 16 the showing of the motion picture Broken Wing, banned in Mexico as derogatory to that country, was stopped by government order at the Mexican minister's request. The screening halted mid movie after approval by the Panama board of censors. admission fees were refunded to about 400 in attendance. Lupe Veley stated the film had been banned in Mexico for derogratory content.
Hopi Indians call on medicine men and priests to summon the clans for the century old winter snake dance a rite of thanks for past benefits and prayers for rain. Officials say the date is not fixed but expected around August 20 near Flagstaff Arizona.
The Reserva Nacionalista, a new patriotic group, plans a demonstration protesting an executive order Hoover signed to add a dam sanction to the Panama Canal regime. The plan aims to challenge treaty revisions affecting U.S. Canal Zone control amid ongoing political tensions.
The body of Fred Hartung, 82, delicatessen proprietor, was found with a chest bullet wound in shallow San Antonio River near East Arsenal Street bridge. A 38 caliber pistol was recovered. He had left home at 6 a.m. to open his cafe on South Alamo Street. investigators noted no gunshot sounds were heard. The body was handed to Riebe Undertaking.
ATNNERPOLES July 16 a coroner's jury returned an accidental death verdict in the Delans cesspool death case. The 20 month old Leslie Delano of Ray Delano and spouse was found after a six day search. The jury found death on or before July 13 from exposure starvation fear suffocation or any combination.
Greenville Ga July 18 A trail of silver dropped by three robbers who held up the Bank of Grantville yesterday led to a fatal exchange of shots that killed Arthur Pendergrass 28. His companions O P Carver and Jack Wilkerson surrendered after police closed in on the fugitives.
Ernest Alexander, manager of Governor Sterling's reelection campaign, filed his second expense report showing expenditures of 43,147.23 to date and contributions totaling 43,187. M. H. Wolfe of Dallas disclosed his own gubernatorial campaign expenses totaling 277.32.
Merced es area reports two men killed in front of Zamora’s Tivoli saloon. Jacinto Zamora 38 and Roberto Lopez 25, both tied to Mercedes area, were shot by an unidentified gunman as Rio Rico Chief Larios was wounded in the arm during the escape. A customs officer fired at the killer. trail led toward Rio Grande.
A Piggly Wiggly store at 3147 Booth Flores was burglarized with gum and candy taken. Manager Elmer Muen chen reported the theft to police on Saturday. A cafe operator at Market pious said two men shortchanged him of $5. Detectives A W Herbst recovered the money. Bills Griggs was robbed of his watch and clothing by a room prowler.
Governor General Theodore Roosevelt opened the annual Philippine legislature session today in Manila. He urged reducing government costs and increasing revenue while calling for farmer aid and broader education efforts to improve the Philippines.
Rome reports Italy's unemployed total 805000 on June 30, down 63000 in two weeks mirroring improving job figures. Ileana waits in Vienna for private luncheon in Moridling as Romania's Princess prepares for first clutch at a private panilacium following marriage to Anton Hapshure.
Los Angeles report indicates William Randolph Hearst will address the debt cancellation conspiracy in a nationwide radio broadcast. The time changed to 7:48 PM local for his speech, with WEAF Red and NBC networks carrying the address and short wave to foreign countries planned.
Rio De Janeiro reports indicate two loyal army airplanes fired on rebel forces over Sao Paulo state. Casualty numbers were not released. President Vargas established a food commission to secure Rio de Janeiro supplies, much of which came from Sao Paulo. Government from Rio Grande do Sul dismissed rumors of turmoil.
Storms and floods in the Rhine region cause extensive property damage near Mainz. Upper and Middle Franconia report crop damage from cloudbursts. In Warsaw reports indicate one death and injuries after a trolley car was struck by lightning last night. Several houses damaged.
Paris reports the cabinet approved observing before the chamber of deputies on various projects including about 125000 in funding to send a group of French farmers to the United States for the American Legion convention. The decision was described as favorable.
A gunman halted Mrs. D. J. Allen at Navarro and Crockett streets at 11 p.m. Saturday and robbed her purse of $45. The 35-year-old bandit, armed with a pistol, forced her to show her hands and fled in a car. Detective headquarters were notified and Mrs. Allen examined suspect photos to identify the man. Lena Price reported a dresser theft at 207 Romans Street.
Buster Keaton faces a pivotal day as Natalie Talmadge decides whether to reconcile or seek divorce. Keaton remained solemn as Natalie stayed secluded, weighing her options on the fate of their marriage.
Vatican dispatch reports Cardinal Dougherty of Philadelphia spent four minutes with the Pope in private audience. They discussed the church's economic problems, a topic Ming mentioned last week following the Eucharistic congress in Dahlin.
Troops and veterans confront each other near the Capitol after congress convened as Walter Waters is arrested. Police chief Glassford orders officers off duty while Waters and other leaders are taken toward the plaza. Everett claims an attempted interview with President Hoover was sought for Waters.
The clumsy listing shows numerous apartment and room offers with weekly or monthly rates, locations such as Balmont and Burne Viale, and prices from about 12 to 150 dollars. It promises complete rental information from a local ad agent, but the text is partial and hard to read.
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