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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1932
Page
1
The column notes Florenz Ziegfeld’s passing and reflects on his influence in the spectacle world, alongside assorted opinions on cinema figures, boxing champion Gene Tunney’s political ambitions, and various cultural and political observations. It cites other items from the era including trials, religious remarks, and financial news.
Senator Borah urged a near term world conference to address war debt cancellation alongside disarmament and tariff issues. He defended Lausanne terms yet argued US debts could be reduced or canceled as part of a broad postwar settlement, warning against limited relief alone.
One man died and another was wounded in a Sunday double shooting on Syledad street. Harry Fassnidge 31 of 609 South Nayitiade died after being taken to Robert B Green hospital. Freddie Spears ices unknown was captured after fleeing the scene and later returned. Spears faced charges related to a robbery and other warrants. Local detectives describe a complex confrontation involving suspects and an attorney.
Federal Reserve banks will receive bids Monday for an issue of 50000000 in 91 day treasury notes dated July 29. The sale will be on a discount basis and the notes will be redeemed at par. At maturity 51550,000 will be retired alongside the new issue.
Voters in Heavy County produced slow early returns in Saturdays Democratic primary as the Citizns League hoped for a victory. With about 28 precincts reported by Sunday morning, results favored some league candidates but many boxes remained to be counted, potentially changing outcomes. The Fourth Court order allowed Republicans to participate for the first time, complicating the tally.
Buenos Aires July 23. The air liner San Jose that vanished in the Andes with seven occupants also carried about 100000 dollars in gold and private valuables from Santiago. One passenger was allegedly attempting to ship gold in contravention of Chilean export bans.
Mrs Miriam A Ferguson leads the Texas governor runoff scene with Sterling closely behind and Hunter trailing in early counts. Attorney General Allred faces Calhoun in the race with Becker as a distant contender as late tallies roll in. Evans of San Antonio appears as a symbolic but costly campaign hitchhiker candidate.
Partly cloudy Sunday with a low around 74 and high near 90. Winds light to moderate and variable. In Uno coast unsettled conditions with light to moderate winds. West Texas may see partly cloudy Sunday with possible showers in the extreme west. Page 2 has full details.
Early returns show Democratic primary outcomes with many names listed for statewide and district offices. Notable figures include Th Governor candidates Stirling and Miliam A Ferguson, Attorney General James Lor, State Comptroller George J Sheppard, and Superintendent B A Wands. Multiple county posts announced including Sheriff Herbert Wausser, Tax Collector Mary May Prik, and County Clerk Mort Garmille. The results reflect a two candidate runoff pattern in several races with results compiled Sunday morning.
Early returns show Richard M. Kleberg of Corpus Christi leading in the Democratic primary for Congress from the fourteenth district outside Bexar county. With 23 Bexar precincts and nine outside counties counted, Kleberg led Barrett by thousands as results from Nueces and other counties poured in, carrying most counties.
Wet and dry referendum featured on Texas primary ballots as lawmakers weigh voter wishes. Senator Connally signals follow the voters while Senator Sheppard backs resubmission. House shifts noted among the 18 Texas delegation. Walker plans to reply to charges by midweek as New York politics unfold.
Fragmented OCR text lists various names, places, and numbers resembling an old ledger or classified notice. It mentions August first, locations like Seattle, monetary figures such as 400, 414.08, and 10.00, plus items and names that appear disjointed. The readable facts point to a poorly legible archival notice with dates, sums, and names without coherent context.
Partial returns show 182 of 254 counties voting for submission of the Eighteenth Amendment through state conventions. The tally favored anti prohibition sentiment, with major counties like Fort Worth Galveston and San Antonio reporting strong support for submission. With Red River and Rio Grande regions voting heavily for submission, the result signals broad opposition to permanent prohibition in Texas.
In Gonzales Texas on July 2 figures list county candidates and totals. Names include Aly riel clerk GM Griffin Clem Tweed sheriff etc with various vote counts such as 1207 1220 216 1641 and 042.
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