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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1932
Page
6
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals failed to unite on Judge Tayloe’s order granting black citizens the right to vote in the forthcoming Democratic primary. If sustained, 4343 negro votes could decide the race. a reversal would invite numerous election contests. A Wednesday-Thursday adjournment and pending appointment may shape the outcome.
A White man was caught entering the Liberal Loan Company at 56 West Houston Street early Sunday morning. Police radio car 84, with officers G. W Figberis and G. L. Dorsett, nabbed him as a passerby warned of the break in.
The young prince and his father attend a Boy Scout troop meeting. Michiel beets and Joilohine participate as Michael makes his pledge and takes the Scout oath at the event, continuing royal family involvement in youth programs.
Chicago police investigated a mysterious explosion that damaged a two story building on Bullion Way. A blast wrecked the structure, with authorities estimating extensive damage and a possible cause under inquiry. Nearby residents reported shock and minor injuries only.
Results from Dallas area Democratic primary show partial returns by congressional and civil appellate districts. Totals indicate many counties not yet complete with candidate tallies for districts across Fourth to Seventeenth in Congress and Second to Eleventh in Court of Civil Appeals, with several leaders and vote counts listed.
Detroit July 2 A 18 year old youth named Peter Bering was stabbed twice by the same highwayman within a year. A year earlier he was robbed of 59 dollars and stabbed. The bandit recognized the youth on the street and fired again, this time wounding him in the right shoulder.
Mitch Ponti reports that Jake Reilano, supervisor at the city incinerator, resigned after workers demanded higher pay and were dismissed. Reilano warned inexperienced garbage collectors could harm the facility’s operations.
Cleveland reports Municipal Judge Bradiey faced a $2 fine plus costs for a parking bike incident. The case involved local offenders at the Waffle Inn, with the judge appearing before the Bry Village precinct.
Detroit July 23 In circuit court John Paul Parent aged eight, a master of three languages, became the youngest interpreter in the court. He translated his mother Mrs Mary Parent's divorce testimony after court officials sought help. He spoke English French and Polish and was sworn in as interpreter for the examination.
A Wisconsin Dells incident left four year old Elliott Thomas and his 15 month old sister Goldie dead after an automobile struck a hiking family from Cleveland en route to Minneapolis. Parents John and Mrs Thames suffered multiple leg fractures and were hospitalized in Baraboo. driver J J Eider survived with minor injuries.
Youngstown Sheet & Tube plans a recall of several hundred workers next week as ingot production doubles. The RM announcement notes resumed operations at over one third of six open hearth furnaces and higher activity in rolling mills welding furnaces.
Los Angeles July 23 Us The illness of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson forces a continuation in Superior Court of Lynden Hulton s $9000 attorney fee suit against McPherson husband David Hut on and the Angelia Memorial Association The case is rescheduled for September 14 and a separate $4000 suit h towards a further postponement has been granted last Tuesday
In Birmingham Alabama a pickpocket attempted theft during a church service at St Pauls Catholic Church. Mrs Lille Austin told police the purse containing $40 she left beside her during prayer was found missing from a confessional area. Worshipers were kneeling at the altar when the incident occurred.
The report shows Franklin Spears trailing county attorney D F Davis by 600 votes while George Huntress leads Jack Burke by about 400. In state races Bam C Bell leads R L Reader, Ernest Felldrum trails W Williamson in the senatorial contest, and Pat Dwyer and P L Anderson hold solid leads in House races. County races include Ohr leading Classen by ~200, and Sobieskie and I G Leighton close in county treasurer. Overall Bexar County shows strong support for resubmission with Miriam Ferguson leading and James Allied ahead for attorney general.
In Houston Texas during July a retired marine engineer named Cy Ames has built a small shipmaking business around his hobby. He inserts scale model ships into quart bottles and sells them despite economic difficulties. He guards the bottling technique as a secret to complete the craft.
The 1991 state health report shows Georgia’s death rate falling from 12.1 to 11.2 per 1000 people while birth rates rise from 20.7 to 21.0 per 1000 residents. Lead author Dr. T F Abercrombie, public health director, notes the shifts reflect demographic trends across the state.
A pauper box valued at $1 was stolen from the mortuary of Hotson and Hoban in Rock Island. Police report one of the strangest robberies on record as thieves apparently broke in.
In Bexar County Texas the first time in history negroes voted in a Democratic primary. A temporary order barring them from the polls was set aside by Chief Justice Fly and the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals after lengthy arguments and a pending intervention. The court adjourned to Wednesday with no decision and officials distributed decrees to polling places.
Frederick Yoisine of Sere ine ran a long unofficial tour with a taxi meter running to a large fare. Taxi firms claim the ride totaled about 35 dollars and the judge postponed final disposition to September 13 to allow payment. A light classified ad offers a lost item recovery through KTBA.
In London the Metropolitan area omits many crimes from official tallies. Police records show robberies and thefts not entered unless corroborated, prompting expectations of higher crime figures. Also at New Game Refuge in Junction City Kansas, various game birds and animals will be released on the preserve.
Berlin July 23 Dr Hugo Eckener commander of the Graf Zeppelin plans to enter politics by founding a new party. The center party aims to unify groups between Nationalists and Communists, led by a committee including Eckener. The New Center would be called the Boe etal Liberal party and seeks to fight the government and the constitution.
Texas Democratic primary returns post 1:30 a.m. show Governor Evans ahead of Ferguson with 1049 to 100,606 in statewide totals. other top contenders include Frakes, Glenn, Hunter, Breer Ung, Wolfe, and Putnam. Railroad and supreme court races feature Woods, Hatcher, Hickman, and Pierson among leaders. Negro turnout noted amid weather aided voting.
A camp robber or Oregon jay nest was found at Crater Lake National Park. An ornithological society offered a $100 reward for locating such a nest, a rare find in the area.
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