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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1932

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Conditional truce near in Far East and gorilla recovery

The nations reach a conditional truce as China and Japan spar while Russia strengthens Manchurian borders. N gi the Washington gorilla improves after an oxygen chamber provided by Mrs. Eleanor Patterson, sparking debate on hospital use. Dr. Deiech and Boston doctors revive a presumed dead baby, prompting questions about the soul. Robert P. Lamont Jr plans a Moscow cattle production study, and West Point education prompts questions about its purpose.

Eleanor Patterson The Washington Herald Boston Frank M. Deiech Boston City Hospital Robert P. Lamont Jr Russia Mr. Lamont Moscow Colorado

Wet Bloc Pushes Liquor Control Vote From Committee

The House moved toward considering a state and local liquor control plan after 145 signatures on a petition to bring the measure to the floor. Texas Democrat Mansfield, wheelchair bound, signed as supporters urged a normal, rational debate on prohibition.

Washington D. C Judiciary Committee Mansfield House Linthicum Maryland Beck Pennsylvania Representative Blanton Texas O'Connor New York Hiave LaGuardia Garner Naval Hospital Griffin Blanton

American Boycott Association Formed in New York

Formation of the American Boycott Association to lead a country wide non governmental boycott against Japan was announced today in New York. Mrs Corliss Lamont and William Loeb Jr are executive secretaries with headquarters in New York. Ramon Cass noted Catalan painter dies in Madrid at age 70.

Japan New York American Boycott Association Corliss Lamont Thomas W. Lamont J. P. Morgan William Loeb Jr

Roosevelt Favored in Democratic Nomination Betting

New York March 1 Governor Franklin D Roosevelt remained the favorite for the Democratic presidential nomination according to betting commissioners J B Fried and company. Odds against Roosevelt were 2 to 1 while John Q. Garner and Alfred E. Smith trailed at 41 2 to 1 and 41 2 to 1 respectively with Governor Ritchie of Maryland next at 5 to 1.

New York Franklin D. Roosevelt J. 8. Fried and Company Alfred E. Smith Ritchie Maryland

Alien exclusion in Congress quota gains approval

The Sparks resolution to amend the constitution to exclude aliens from the count for apportioning representatives was approved today by the House Judiciary Committee by a 2 to 7 vote. The amendment would read that aliens shall be excluded from the count in each state for apportioning representatives among the states.

Washington, D. C Sparks House | Judiciary ‘Committee

Full Payment of Bonus Proposed

Washington March 1 Senate heard a plan by Senator Thomas Democrat Oklahoma to make immediate full payment of World War I veterans adjusted service certificates under a bond issue. He argued it would greatly boost money in circulation.

Washington, D. C Senate Thomas Democrat Oklahoma

Romanian King presses Helen to return for Crown Prince Michael

In Bucharest on March 1 a report notes King Carol of Romania failed to reconcile with his divorced wife Princess Helen and now seeks her return to Bucharest to resume duties as mother of Crown Prince Michael.

Bucharest Helen Carol of Romania Michael

Gandhi's Youngest Sentenced to Jail

Meerit Meetur district dispatch reports Davi Das Gandhi youngest son of Mahatma Gandhi was arrested February 2 for abetting the civil disobedience campaign and today received a six months imprisonment sentence.

Meerut India Davi Das Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma

New York Gasoline Tax Up One Cent in State

Albany New York March 1 The cost of motoring in New York state rose today as the new gasoline tax of three cents rather than two went into effect. The stock transfer tax also advanced to four cents, doubling the old rate.

Albany N. Y New York State

Lame Duck Report Adopted by House

The House adopted the conference report reconciling Senate differences on the proposed constitutional amendment to abolish lame duck sessions of Congress.

House Washington, D. C House Today Senate Congress

Six Bandits Loot First National Bank in Berwyn

Six masked men held up the First National Bank and Trust in Berwyn suburbs, escaping with loot reported around 3560 dollars. Police pursuit underway as details emerge from March 1 dispatch.

Berwyn Chicago First National Bank and Trust Company

Senate orders stock probe as bear raids eyed

A senate committee formed a sub committee to draft a resolution for a full investigation of stock exchange abuses. Senator Walcott chairs the drive against bear raids with Norbeck signaling initial focus on key operators while hearing William R. Perkins on short selling. The New York Stock Exchange asks members for February 29 data on short accounts, states, owners, and share counts.

Washington, D. C Senate Walcott Norbeck Banking Committee Sher Wahoe William R. Perkins New York Senate Finance Committee New York Stock Exchange Exchange Committee of Business Conduct United States

Alleged Bexar Tax Shortage Covered by Surety Firm

Tax Collector waury Maverick received a telegraphed draft for 1555.15 from the Stand ard Accident Insurance company of Detroit Michigan, bonding firm for former Tax Collector R Neil Campbell, covering alleged shortages during Campbell's term in office. County Attorney D F Davis said he had Campbell's authorization to hold ex officio fees to cover future shortages.

Waury Maverick Standard Accident Insurance Company of Detroit Mich R. Neil Campbell Campbell Maverick D. F. Davis

Woman burned when gas stove flame ignites clothing

Mrs. Robert Early Wilson of 141 Anana avenue was seriously burned Tuesday morning when a pan of gasoline caught fire and set her clothes ablaze. She called for help, led her 10-year old son Robert Early Jr to safety, and a yardman helped extinguish the flames before severe damage occurred.

Robert Early Wilson Anana Avenue KABC Wilson Robert Early Jr

Cook County Misses 1932 Budget Deadline

Chicago March 1 Cook County failed to adopt a 1932 budget by the midnight deadline under Illinois law. County commissioners did not act before the limit expired.

Chicago Cook County

Nation's Crying Need Is for More Men to Buy $15 Shirts

New York city hosts the New York Custom Clothes Cutters club annual style show at the Hotel Commodore. Amos Suike urged optimistic men to buy $15 shirts as Leo Slanger declared the well dressed get the job. The tailors offered other fashion tips and price examples such as an evening costume in midnight blue and lounging pajamas in linen.

New York UCS Amos Suike New York Custom Clothes Cutters’ Club Commodore Leo Slanger

Japan and China accept armistice talks on Shanghai

Representatives Naotake Seto and W W Yen said their governments will join the armistice conference in Shanghai and Geneva but reserve full liberty of action and offer no promises in advance. Japanese War Minister Sadao Araki said it is impossible to suspend Shanghai operations, and the foreign office noted no immediate results from peace efforts.

Wang Keng William Mayer Shanghai West Point United States Cme Geneva INS Japan China League of Nations Council Naotake Seto W. W. Yen Toelo Marehi Sadao Araki Foreign Office Mamoru Shigemitsu Ching

Mines in Whangpoo River Rock Shanghai Warships

On March 1 at 1:05 and 1:25 p m five submarine mines or depth bombs exploded near two Japanese warships in the Whangpoo river, rocking Shanghai. Admiral Shiosawa aboard the Idzuma said the mines were not home made but manufactured devices with time fuses set for noon. A column of smoke rose about 60 feet. Continued on page 5.

Floyd Gibbons International News Service Idzuma Nomura Bund Shanghai Whangpoo River Shiosawa Ataka

Japanese Push Through Kiangwan Front In China War Alert

Reports from Shanghat indicate Japanese forces broke Chinese lines in Kiangwan sector and advanced about one mile. Casualties described as heavy with over 208 Chinese dead found near a crossroads. 700 wounded Chinese were rushed to crowded area hospitals. Japanese officers claimed strong gains backed by tanks and machine gun fire.

Chapel District Shanghat China Japan Kiangwan Miaochungchen Yoshinori Shirakawa Kumidah Cotton Mill Chin Tate Panie Fields Biangwan End Wang Shimada Wane Bluejackets

Youthful attorney G McGuire admitted to federal practice

G McGuire, a youthful attorney and former Alamo Heights High school athlete, gained admission to practice in federal court Tuesday morning before Judge R J McMillan.

G. McGuire Alamo Heights High School R. J. McMillan

Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Surrounding Areas

Weather forecast notes partly cloudy skies for San Antonio and vicinity with cooler conditions on Wednesday. Tuesday night temperatures near 60F and Wednesday highs around 80F with light to moderate southerly winds. East Texas expected cloud cover with possible showers mainly Tuesday night and Wednesday. West Texas looks generally fair and colder with frost possible in extreme west Tuesday night.

San Antonio East Texas West Texas

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