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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1932
Page
1
Fragmented Washington note recalls U S veterans camp clashes, Joe Angelo heroics with Patton in war, and the use of force to disperse veterans. Observations touch on bravery, Russian treatment of women, and historical references to Napoleonic era public unrest and French boxing.
An aviator continues a night flight from Germany to Ottawa amid tight conditions. The report notes ongoing progress, with unnamed pilots and cities such as Chicago referenced in the timeline.
Scenes at the battle of Washington show veterans clashing with police on government property. A mob hurled bricks as officers moved to clear the area while troops from Fort Myer charged and used tear gas. In the melee many vets and police were injured and numerous arrests followed during the Bonus Expeditionary Force episode in the capital.
Treasury records from Wilton show daily entries for March and May totaling 401,800 and 65,009,651.06 in expenditures. Specific items include 28 day bills for July totaling 10,853,020 with allowances for consignment and related costs.
A damaged OCR fragment reports on a crime scene near Portland with references to police, a former suspect, and a confrontation. Details are garbled, but the text hints at a beating incident, a wife involved, and police instruction or actions at the scene.
The wedding of Fink A. Baldwin editor of Wroa News-Tribune and Miran Aelep Pom tons took place yesterday at noon at the home of the groom’s parents. The report notes the ceremony held in Waco with local acquaintances in attendance.
Fire department, police, private detectives, insurers, and the San Antonio Public Service Company launched the city’s broadest ever fire investigation into two Friday fires threatening the business district. Damages reached $30,000 with one blaze at Nadel's Women’s Ready-to-Wear, 215 Alamo Plaza, causing $25,000 and affecting nearby shops. A second fire at Graphic Arts Engraving, 1341-3 Soledad Street, caused $5,000. A deliberately opened gas pipe near 5 LUISG ING Crockett and Alamo Plaza spurred the foul play theory. Police seek a man with a wrench seen fleeing the scene. Details continue on page 2.
A masked bandit seized $286 payroll from Alamo National Bank and fled with two bank messengers, Deksey Yantis and Re YY Burney, as they delivered funds to a motor company at 321 Broadway. Momentary pursuit failed, and the suspect escaped along Convent and St Mary streets before vanishing.
London report says Rev H F Davidson, rector of Sulu kes, was found guilty by a church tribunal on July 4 of immorality and improper conduct with young women. His appeal to the church council was denied yesterday. The case, tied to charges of misconduct and related acts, follows a disciplinary process within the church. The details emphasize ecclesiastical authority preserving moral standards.
Forecast covers San Antonio and nearby regions through Saturday night and Sunday. Low Saturday about 75 degrees, high Sunday around 80. Winds mainly southerly or variable, with some westerly to southerly shifts. Additional notes mention typical summer patterns and highs near 100 before late weekend cooling.
An editorial condemns President Hoover for deploying the military to evict Bonus Army veterans in Washington. It argues the crackdown was unneeded, a betrayal of democratic ideals, and contrasts it with Lincoln’s mercy. The piece calls for accountability and reflects on national mourning for lost civilian restraint.
Johnstown officials press for swift action as veterans of the bonus march strain the capital and move toward Pennsylvania. Generals Carter and Waters discuss mobilization and plan to airlift leadership to quell unrest.
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