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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1932

Page

5

Citizens league candidates rally amid heat at Lee School basement

In a stifling basement meeting at Robert E. Lee School in San Antonio near Pine and Lamar streets, about 300 supporters of Citizens' league candidates urged votes and attacked opponents. Chairman W Howell criticized district attorney candidate O B Black for past promises as mayor in 1921. Classen and other speakers pressed tax and tax-rate failures by Bexar officials. Juxtaposed claims included election pledges, army service disputes, and calls to boost voter turnout for the league. A follow up meeting was announced for Agnes Colton school on Blanca road.

Citizens’ League Robert E. Lee Pine Lamar W. Howell O. B. Black San Antonio John F. Olassen Bexar Commissioners Court Arthur Michael Alamo Heights Classen George W. Hunttesser Jack R. Burke Burke Hentress Camp Travis Walter Tynan Frost Woodhull League Bherl Albert Hausser Thomas C. Jeighton Joseph R. Aickman Agnes Colton Blanca Road

Bodies Still Missing After Canadian Dynamite Blast

Alexandria Bay July 20 With only two bodies recovered divers searched the St Lawrence River for five other men believed to be dead after a drill boat dynamite explosion. Dr Grant C Madill chief surgeon at Hepburn hospital Ogdensburg said four of the nine injured were taken there. Identified dead included Ivan Rush Tony Polakin and an unnamed man. Premature detonation caused the blast on the river bottom.

Alexandria Bay N.Y Divera St. Lawrence River Grant C. Madill Sureen Hepburn Hospital Ogdensburg New York Ivan Rush Tiinola Tony Polakin

Purification Health Scheme Promises Restore Vitality

A dubious health advertisement touts “Perfect Tneification” of the nervous system, urging Purify you and cleanse the body with a claimed one or twice weekly regimen. It offers trial packages and rewards, promising benefits to liver kidneys stomach and whole vitality, though wording is unclear and likely untrustworthy.

Hoefeet Health Anyeral Werka Activaline Iver Kidueya Atonach Ani Howeld Ein Ea. AM Dentars

Best Relief For Athlete's Foot Product Overview

A readable fragment reviews foot fungus remedies and mentions several products and agents. It discusses soothing effects and potential side effects while noting the need for effective antifungal action and skin comfort. The text references Pedtarite and Adephox among other names and implies comparative efficacy.

Tunney Declares Speeches Must Be Bad for Fighters

Former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney, now a Democratic campaigner, told the Connecticut Federation of Democratic Women's clubs that giving political speeches is different from fighting. He called Republican prosperity hokum and contrasted campaigning with the certainty of facing an opponent in the ring.

Columbia, Dann Gene Tunney Tadog & Mpn Dempsey Democratic c Bob Tunney Connecticut Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs Republican Prosperity

Garner and Brumfield Fish a Big Catch in Uvalde Tale

The article describes Garner and Brumfield, longtime fishing friends from Nueces to Uvalde, debating gear and lures, arguing baseball? No politics, and staging a $70 bet over a fish preserve catch. They eventually land a small bass after a tense wait, Garner insisting on keeping the fish for the bet.

Brumfield Heand Jean Nueces Boltishermen John Ross Garner Brumfeld Bruzefield

Germany at Turmoil as Riots Persist Over Dictator Demand

Berlin reports three more deaths and many injuries as political rioting continues. Nazi and Communist clashes spread to Hanover Buer Bre Altona Meiningen and Altona with casualties rising. The National Socialist push for a Prussia dictator intensifies amid unrest and ongoing bans on uniforms.

Berlin V'i Germany Prussia Hanover Buer-Bre Bunday Altona Banover Buer- Erle Meiningen Brvarian People's Party

Garner Urged to Make More Talks

Senator Bingham of Connecticut urged Garner to deliver more campaign speeches. He said Garner had not yet spoken to the New England audience but expressed hope Garner would speak more soon. The senator emphasized the need for continued campaign effort as the race progresses.

Garner Washington, D. C Bingham Republican Connecticut Newenapeemen Hoover Peaker Garner Tinga

Street Railway Union Adopts Five Day Week for San Antonio Service

Members of Street Railway Employes union division 684 for San Antonio Public Service adopt a five day eight hour week to retain about 100 workers. Salaries drop from 130 to 180 dollars to 96 to 100, with extra men now earning 50 to 60 after shifting to three days weekly. Union president George H. Nelson cites AFL policy to prevent unemployment during curtailment and reorganization. Over 400 members affected, most who remain employed praised the action.

Street Division No. 684 San Antonio Public Service Company George H. Nelson Street Car Men's Union Nelson Labor Temple American Federation of Labor Street Car Men’s Union

Mills Begin to Open Across North Carolina

The first break in a sweeping mill strike that idle five towns emerged as 21 mills resumed operations in Thomasville, Kernersville, Lexington, and High Point. About 2,500 of the more than 12,000 idle workers returned to work, with hundreds of others expected to follow by night. High Point hosiery workers who led the walkout were reported willing to return, and plans aimed to reopen several idle plants later in the day.

High Point N. G North Carolina Thomasville Kernersville Lexington Dey

Grain Brokerage Firm Sonnenhell Suspended in Chicago

Chicago officials suspend Sonnenhell & Company a Texas grain brokerage firm owned by Sir Louis G Sonnenthell for insolency citing failure to meet exchange requirements. The decision affects Sonnenhell based Dales Texas and fellow traders at the Chicago Board of Trade.

Chicago Sir—Louis G. Sonnenthell Fiirm of Sonnenhell Dales Texas Chicago Board of Trade Today

Abilene Man Charged With Wife Drowning

L. M. Parks of Sweetwater, a bus inessman, faces murder charges after his wife’s drowning at Lake Trammell. An application for writs of habeas corpus was filed, with an examining trial held in Sweetwater. A district court hearing is set for Abilene next Monday. The state presented circumstantial evidence including motive through witness Fay Condit, who testified to close ties with the defendant and payments of her bills.

Abilene Texas L. M. Parks Sweetwater Lake Trammell M. & Long Distrles Parks

DROWNED IN WINE BODILY DISCOVERY SHOCKS RUEHKORFF CASE

In July 1901 Herman Ruehkorff drowned in wine after a rugby accident in his cellar. His wife discovered his body face down in a wine puddle, prompting the official verdict of drowning.

Percy Herman Ruehkorff

Heat Oath Toll Mounts Across Regions

Weather across the nation shows deaths rising as heat remains extreme in New England while Florida and Texas report relief from 100 degree heat. Oklahoma and Idaho see cooler conditions as the Pacific coast stays calm and rainy weather ends the heat wave in several areas.

New England Florida Texas Oklahoma Idaho Pacific Coast

Mercury Returns to Summer Averages in City Weather

Weather officials report normal summer temperatures with highs near 98 degrees and cooler evenings. A recent heat wave eased after weekend records of 105 and 101, followed by southwest showers delivering 6% inch of rain in under an hour and a dramatic 22 degree drop between 4 and 5 pm Tuesday. The forecast for Wednesday calls for partly cloudy skies with light southerly breezes.

J. H. Jorbor Weather Bureau

Large Red Pimples Healed by Cuthura Claim

A Fort Worth woman describes year long facial pimples that were large red and itchy. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she reports complete healing citing a free sample and subsequent purchases in a personal testimonial.

Cuthura Betty Paxton First St. Fort Worth

Hoover Signs Norbeck Tax Records Access Bill

President Hoover signed the Norbeck resolution authorizing the treasury department to give the senate banking and currency committee access to all income tax returns and other records needed for its New York Stock Exchange investigation. Senator Norbeck, committee chairman, said experts will begin examining records within a few days.

Washington, D. C Norbeck Treasury Departments Senate Banking and Currency New York Stock Exchange Hoover Treasury Republican South Dakota

U S Troops Will Return British Flag to Canada

Chicago July 20 Ameri can troops will join the Wolfe Weak celebration in Sault Ste Marie Ontario July 25 Maj Gen Frank Parker commander Sixth Corps area issues authority for troops from Fort Brady Michigan to attend These troops will return to the Canadian government British flag captured 118 years ago in battle The banner rested with New York state and Governor Franklin Roosevelt ordered its return as a token of good will

Chicago Wolfe Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Frank Parker Sixth Corps Fort, Brady Michigan New York State Franklin Roosevelt

Glazing Delay Delays City Bank Opening Plans

City faces postponement as $540,000 deposit claims against the closed City Central Bank and Trust hold up the opening of the proposed successor, the South Texas Bank and Trust Company. Col. W. B. Tuttle notes officials cooperate but the depository claim complicates the launch.

Central Bank and ‘Trust Company Ing South Texas Bank and Trust Company W. B. Tuttle Tuttle

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