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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1932
Page
3
A clipped note discusses hotel towel and silverware theft as a common hotel defining problem. It notes the psychology behind kleptomania, the costs to hotels, and that dowagers frequently steal small items like pens in large hotels.
A hotel informant reports thefts of common items like bath mats and Gideon Bibles, signaling instability in local crowds. Industry chatter notes Herschel Stewart of OERO attending a Dallas district meeting as RKO plans vaudeville and movie bookings in southern venues.
In the September week, details from the Majestic and various local figures surface. Ted Lewis Thurston the Magician, Oleson and Johnson join the event, while Rumors of Jimmy Ellard in Dallas and Henry Lange's departure circulate. Huston Ray and his orchestra reportedly perform at the Adolphus, Nash dancers seek Holland trip, and painter Peter Hombstert exhib its pork ab artists at Avenue E. The Asner Iran Language theme is touched in the paper’s quirky wordplay as a reader yells a Seapary.
Carrico Springs society items mention Charlotta Sutherland of Carries Springs and her editor mother, visits by Mrs. Lois Hynt and Evalyn McWhorter, crystal gazing offered at the Aurora apartment hotel dining room, and Buddy Walker returning from Dallas. Jose Rolas reports on Mexico City. A Trench Dell dance at the Pinea Friday night drew attention with dancers on the ceiling as McShane writes. Sam Drechore from Atlanta is visiting.
A muddled report from Dallas on July 30 describes a minor skirmish during the county Democratic convention. Figures cited include State Senator Toomias Bi Love and references to Prohibition era figures and groups, with mentions of the 19th or 18th amendments and local party factions.
Veterans occupying federal property in Washington were driven out as President Hoover condemned mob rule. Army troops, police, and armored action cleared camps from downtown to Anacostia. one veteran was killed, several injured, and dozens arrested as a massive cleanup proceeded despite ongoing federal reconstruction efforts.
Norway announces adherence to the Anglo French confidence pact after the Laraanne conference, as negotiators move forward. In Laredo, attempts to identify a woman's skeleton from ten days ago are reported, with a house in Myeye Linvedin, Moexten, TL cited in speculation about an American link.
Texas Democrats and Republicans met to select delegates. Democrats chose Lib bock for their biennial gathering on September 13 and will ratify July and August primary nominations. Republicans plan to nominate candidates on August 2 in Dallas and adopt a platform. Prohibition debate expected at Democratic county conventions.
Shanghai reports China will withhold for the time being the Boxer Indemnity instalment due Japan tomorrow, reducing the payment to about 150000 dollars. Finance Minister T. V. Saang announced the measure today.
Moscow reports sympathy for veterans amid wartime measures. Disjointed phrases reference Pravda and the American bourgeoisie, with unclear references to Washington and military actions. The fragment hints at postwar sentiment and political alignment.
Joe Villejas, 25, of 604 West Travis Street, was slashed across the face with a razor while asleep. A 10 year old girl was arrested nearby by deputy sheriffs and admitted cutting Villejas. Villejas was taken to Robert B Green Hospital and is recovering.
Lieut. Col. Charles Meitler of the U S Army ordnance department told a Institute of Politics conference that the United States could mobilize a force of 194,000 armed troops and 2,930,000 men under a national defense system. Delonil Mettier said national defense was the greatest guarantee of continued peace.
A San Antonio man, A B Black, 50, was shot at a camp on Bast Fork early yesterday. Black’s son, John I Black, 27, of Fort Worth, said a prowler visited the camp at night, fired, and then drove away in an automobile. The investigation continued today as authorities pursued leads.
A garbled July report notes Ford turning 69 amid a focus on his political movement and public appearances. The piece references an inspection, a large number of acts, and efforts to reestablish momentum under his campaign.
Three Volpe brothers, leaders of the underworld, were shot dead at a hill coffee shop in Pittsburgh. A waiter was wounded as killers fled in a New York plated car. Police, led by Detective Tom Mulvihill, hunt two six footers and a five footer as plans for funeral pieces and vengeance unfold. Louis Volpe, surviving brother, is jailed on a liquor charge.
A severe rainstorm swept across a Colorado region last night causing flooding in homes and fields. Many houses suffered water damage while crops were harmed and road, rail, and vehicle traffic were disrupted due to high water and debris.
A clipped, opinionated reflection on hunger demonstrations in Washington. It lauds a large group of hungry farmers and other protesters for their disciplined conduct, arguing their actions shifted public opinion and contrasted with professional lobbyists. The piece ponders potential political upheaval and mockingly notes the resilience of the demonstrators.
Hollywood gossip and industry notes reveal Edmund Goulding plans to direct his own adaptation Pur y after Tolable David. Metro May er buys screen rights. Robert Montgomery stars in Barbermest film. Tarzan horse insured for 20000 dollars. Merna Kennedy linked to Come on Tar man. Gloria Swanson project and Michael Palmer anecdotes circulate. Nancy Lyon marriage rumors spark chatter while Florine McKinney shifts to United Artists and Cynara gains prominence with Ronald Colman.
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