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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1932

Page

2

Labor Adopts Five Point Plan For Relief

Atlantic City July 23. The American Federation of Labor executive council presented a five point relief plan. President William Green led the drive for a six hour day and unemployment insurance. The plan calls for strengthened local relief with adequate funds and local government action to raise city funds. It urges state resources and federal participation beyond the relief bill and cooperative action with all groups and individuals.

Atlantic City WN. J American Federation of Labor Oulion William Green Tegan Grerm Aernaiek Congress Executive Council Rebor 9

Vote Given Negroes Resumed In Court Battle Over Primary

In a continuing blaze of legal action the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals delayed Tayloe's ruling on black voting in the Democratic primary. Chief Justice Fly ordered a stay preventing early polling discrimination while the appeal proceeds, and hearings resumed with Judge Brooks, Weber, and others arguing for and against black voters' participation. The high court's decision is awaited to determine if Negroes may vote in the Texas primary.

Fly Fourth Court of Civil Appeals S G. Tayloe Snoirdes S.J. Brooks John K. Weber Bexar County Executive Committee W. S. Fly Fourth Court Tayloe High Court G. Tayloe Taploe Saunday John K. Wever Bexar County Democratic Executive Committee Camp Pliandte

Laredo Judge to Preside Libel Trial in San Antonio

Jodge B D Wright of Laredo’s Eleventh District will travel to San Antonio to preside over the libel case John L. Martin vs Houston Chronicle Publishing Co in the Forty fifth District Court. Judge Wright was invited by Judge J P Pool of Victoria who presides the Fourth Administrative Judicial district. The suit seeks 50000 and centers on an article allegedly defamatory to the plaintiff regarding hoof and mouth disease in imported cattle.

Laredo Jodge B.D. Wright Hondred Eleventh District Court San Antonio Monda Forty-fifth District S. G. Tayloe 3. P. Pool Victoria Fourth Administrative Judicial District Wright John L. Martin Houston Chronicle Publishing Company the Chronicle Tris Bic

Nixon Texas Orchestra to Play Sacred Music at Church

The Glover String Orchestra of Nixon Texas will give a sacred music concert at Bout Alaing Methodist church Sunday evening The orchestra also plays for the First Methodist church of Wiser The Nixon church pastor is a brother of the Reverend L D Boatman pastor at the Sarctin YAlame chip

Glover String Orchestra Nixon Texas Bout Alaing Thio

Unclear OCR Tariff Notes Mention Officials

Fragmentary OCR text references tariff variations and duties with mentions of Governor General James B Nell and President De Valera. Lacks coherent events, dates, or locations to form a full summary.

Mulder Great Bi Ann! Py James B. Nell de Valera Vodar

Negroes Vote and Court Clash in Texas Primaries

In Dallas and Grayson County Negroes could enter the Democratic primary but faces of limited turnout loom. Grayson chair Gafford cites Supreme Court limits while Davies chair Buckner would permit ballots. U S Judge Key rules state party bodies cannot exclude Negro voters. he defers mandamus. In Nueces County, Weavves were allowed to vote in the primary.

Allas Grayson Dallas Grayson County Hen F. Gafford United States Supreme Court Gafford el Paso Murrell L. Buckner Davies County Sole Supreme Court United States T. M. Key Democratic State Executive Committee

Five Bodies Recovered From Pontiac Lake

Five bodies were recovered from Pontiac Lake near Funtiac after fishermen reported drag marks and a probable drowning. Authorities say the missing persons are believed to have drowned during a fishing trip, with no survivors found among the reported party.

Pontiac Lake Funtiac Mien Paria Thuystae Oliical Fke

San Antonian Sees Pope in Audience at Vatican

San Antonio resident Mather Bonaventure, mother superior of the unidentified order, was granted an audience with Pope Plus during a Vatican visit. The event occurred amid mutual greetings and expressions of goodwill. further details remain unclear due to fragmented text.

San Antonian Vatican City M— Mather Bonaventure Genera Xlptera Archiriy San Antonio Mrontell Pope Plus

Texas voter ballot candidates for railroad commission and congress

The Texas ballot lists multiple candidates for three railroad commission terms and three congressman-at-large seats. Names include C. V. Terrell, J. T. Migek Patterson, Roy Tennant, Lee Setterwhile, Olin Culberson, W. Gregory Hatcher, Ed Murnby, and others from Amarillo to Livingston. Also listed are challengers to Associate Justice William Pierson and numerous congressman-at-large contenders from counties across the state.

Raul Places C. V. Terrell Texas Railroad Commiscon J.T. Migek" Patterson San Antonio Roy T. Tennant Temple Lee Setterwhile Odessa Railroad Commission Tat M. Neffl OG. Thompson Amarillo Sterling Neff Olin Culberson Fadna W. Gregory Hatcher Dallas C. A. Deware Brenham Ed . Murnby Livingston William Piercon Supreme Court J. E. Hickman Eastland County Oole Speer C. Ozra Cor Travis Ommaly George J. Sehleicher Dewitt County Lawrence Westbrook Mcvenpan County Pink Parrish Lubbock County Saemman Nelson Montgomery County W. Seldon Reed Travis County Oscar P. Holcombe Harris County H. Crelone Davis Hopkins County W. A. Yow'sine Brath Lemust Wilery Ette Jager Dallas County Tarrant Coun B.D. Saren Wielens GB Fisher Ben F. Harigell Fay- Douglas W. McGregor A Sterling Pswong Mrs Fredseal Kerr County W. I. Cargil C. A. Mitchner Trion County Alfred William Sasse Victoria County J. E. Bogg-Scott Coleman County Julien C. Hyer Orange County Mante Warnee Tom Green County John L. Meany Joy Burkett Bexar County

Oratory fuels rally for Peoples ticket in Crockett square

Friday night crowd above 1200 heard candidates on the Peoples ticket urge support in Saturday Democratic primaries. J Franklin Spears attacked incumbent D F Davis over back tax suits and touted abolishing the county attorney's office in two years to save money. O B Black blamed Walter Tynan for ineffective prosecutions, while J S McNeel predicted Sheriff Hausser's defeat for neglect of duty. John Wahl and others spoke for the slate, praising public service and urging voters to back experienced legislators.

Oratory Twin Parks Crockett Square Peoples Democrati J. Franklin Spears Attornay Black D. A. McAskill Citizens’ League Spears D. F. Davis Davis Himelf C. B. Black Walter Tynan United States District Attorney Tynes W. A. Warebach Heer Frost Woodhull Harold Kayton Austin H. TL. Reader Pat Deer M. E. Meht F. K. Anderson Hart McCormick John J. Wahl Charles, Gerlach Will Woods Ce Sobieski W. A. Williamson Thomas B. Abbott D. J. Moran Eugene Fecel

Houston Casts Heavy Vote Primary Returns Shock City

Houston Chronicle reports scattered results with Sterling 478 Ferguoso 258 Allred 309 Calhound 480 submission 492 against 100 as voting proceeds at a brisk pace. Readers forecast turnout beyond 30 000 by closing polls amid early Democratic primary activity in Port Worth with AG estimates of 33 909 ballots.

Houston Houston Chronicle Sterling Ferguoso Allred Calhound Submission Port Worth

Wife’s divorce suit reveals husband’s alleged infidelity

In San Francisco July 23 Mrs Gertrude Lovett, wife of painter Henry Cozler Lovell, accuses him of secrecy and betrayal after discovering funds and a named UC co-ed mistress. She and their daughter traced hotel registrations and a gold-diggers’ arrangement, prompting a stormy confrontation and claims of a long-running affair.

San Francisco Gertrude Lovett Alamedy Henry Cozler Lovell Ard Il Loreen Senderson University of California Lovett Lovell Johnnie Lucille Cowither Lavell Sis

Citizens League Rally Promises Victory in Saturday Election

The Citizens League hosts a large final rally at Maverick Park drawing at least 5000 attendees. Henry A. Hirshberg declares the rally a triumphal prelude to victory while touting a white vote majority of about 4000 over the People's ticket and predicting up to 1500 black votes. Several candidates including D. T. Davis, Walter Tynan, Albert Maverick Jr., and Wondhull tout strong campaigns and demand public support against the machine.

Jeaders Citizens' League Kallule Abpa Maverick Park Henry A. Hirshbere G. Taylor Ningro League Maury Maveriel Lax George W. Hurtress Jr Bexar County

Slaughter Case Filed for Goat Slaying in City

Luis Rosaba aged 62 of 1262 Austin Street faced a slaughtering charge after allegedly killing a goat in his backyard within city limits without a permit. Otto Biles, city health officer, filed the complaint in corporation court citing an ordinance restricting slaughter to designated places.

Luis Rosaba Austin Street Otto Biles Rucoba

Posse Hunts Bank Bandits After $1200 Robbery

A posse hunted two men in the Big Thicket of Mardin county after they robbed the Bull State bank Liberty county of 1200 dollars yesterday. The robbers fled in a car they abandoned later today. It is believed the men entered the woods on foot seeking escape.

Brush Beaumont Big Mardin County Bull State Liberty County Lickel Ile

Mrs Alex Adams Closes Campaign In San Antonio

Mrs. Alex Adams, sole San Antonio candidate for congressman at large, closed her campaign Friday with an address on the auditorium stage. A prominent clubwoman, she has been active in San Antonio civic affairs for years.

Alex Adams San Antonio Adams

Weather Aid to Large Vote in South Texas Election

Judge Tayloe of the Forty fifth district will be in court Saturday to settle regulatory questions at polling places, a longstanding Bexar County custom. Late returns and headquarter activity at 412 South St. Mary's St. point to expected excitement as ballots are tallied. The ballot this year includes regular state offices plus 20 candidates for three congressmen at large, with about 410 names on the ballot including precinct committeemen.

Enstecot Citwers’ League Judge Fly G. Tay- Joo Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Fly Planetton Femins Maverick Ranedolph Bereny District Court Bexar County Teyloe Fry C. Gales W. Smith B. Ami Ry Court Metal & p.m.Lor Bil Garaison Taylor's Court Tayloe Roniker Plasmaist Siit Houston G. Tayloe Fortyfifth Bexap South St. Mary's Street Ormerly Montgomery Ward and Company

Three Youths Die on Tracks Near Shreveport

Three unidentified youths aged 15 to 20 were found dead on railroad tracks near Endesu, Mine miles east of Shreveport. They were believed killed by a westbound train about an hour earlier, discovered by Leon ard Hdmonton, relief section foreman. The report notes no clear identification and indicates the investigation was in early stages.

Shreveport Trevnels Central Endesu Leonard Hdmonton

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