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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1932
Page
1
An introductory note flags questions about gold policy and national wealth. The essay explores economic ideas and public sentiment, citing prominent viewpoints and urging readers to weigh financial risks and benefits. It frames the issue within ongoing debates on monetary strategy and national prosperity.
The piece notes stock gains as wages fall, arguing higher profits for holders of stock while warning against delaying soldiers' bonuses. It also covers the Doumer assassination attempt, political shifts in Nebraska and Washington, Mussolini’s rise, and a House vote on economic policy described as restoring buying power but raising prices.
Paris May 7 Raul Doumer France's 75 year old president lay in state at the presidential palace after a murderous attack. Doctors battled to save him using transfusions and oxygen as the cabinet gathered and crowds wept. By 4:07 am his condition grew grave and he slipped into a coma.
Cloudy with thundershowers and cooler conditions Saturday night. Sunday partly cloudy with a low around 68 Saturday night and a high near 84 Sunday. Winds from the south to southwest, moderate to fresh on the coast. Additional weather details continue on page 2.
Del Rio reports a violent hail storm yesterday evening that damaged crops and fruit, shattered windows, and damaged irrigated plots. Hailstones the size of a bird egg drenched the area, with poultry losses heavy and some lambs killed. A quarter inch rain halted highway traffic briefly.
Los Angeles authorites report on the divorce decree between actress Ethel Clayton and actor Ian Keith. Clayton had sought separate maintenance until a $4600 property settlement, petitioning to set aside the decree. Superior Judge Dudley Valentine ordered the divorce decree docketed in the family clerk's office.
A fierce overnight blaze swept two Globe Oil and Refining Company gasoline tanks after a lightning strike. One tank of 1160 barrel capacity exploded, shaking the Neighborhope area, while crews battled the second tank until flames were checked from spreading further. Firefighters and 25 volunteers worked through the night to contain the blaze.
Akron set to sail from Lakehurst New Jersey for the Pacific fleet maneuvers. Weather permitting the airship will cross the Rockies west of El Paso to join the Pacific force with Lieutenant Commander Charles E. Rosendahl in command.
A Japanese butler wounded his employer Mrs Margaret Buice at the Boies home on Great Rand Somerset County shortly after 1 am. He then killed a man and died by his own action, leaving the outcome unclear and prompting an investigation.
Six San Antonio physicians were indicted by a federal grand jury on narcotic charges tied to prescription abuse. The indictments surfaced among 79 returned after a week of deliberations. In Los Angeles a separate note mentions a bank director Vila will providing $209 monthly for a dog?
Washington D C May 7 A heated push for bonus paying bills prompts Ways and Means to vote 15 10 to disapprove and return the Patten bill and similar measures for possible revival only via rules committee action If rules discharge not possible action could be delayed to June 19 and a petition might force a two week committee battle ahead of a potential House vote Meanwhile the GOP hints at using the issue to deny credit for killing the expenditure and to avoid wagering on a summer session while the Democratic push to pass a 3 6 billion package falters in a tense intra party clash.
In Los Angeles a suspected extortion plot against film actress Jono Crawford prompted DA Bar on Fitta to announce one man in technical custody for investigation. Fitta confirmed the suspect hails from Washington DC and said details were being withheld.
Chicago police report Wallace Seldon Wakem a 40 year old radio engineer and member of a prominent family plunged from a tenth floor window on Sheridan Road. Mrs Wakem told investigators he may have stepped onto the ledge while intoxicated and fallen to his death early today.
Pope Pius grimly greets Count John McCormack, papal chamberlain, during a May audience in Vatican City. The meeting reflects ongoing ties between the pope and distinguished church figures.
Jorpolk Virginia May 0 JP An other weekend the ninth since negotiations began found John Hughes Curtis ready for yet another sea cruise in hopes of aiding the Lindbergh baby recovery. The yacht Marcon departed and returned yesterday after a tip from the Virginia Capes, staying at sea about four or five days. Weather favored sailing efforts, and results from each cruise were closely reviewed by party members. Vet's Hospital Dedication at Waco. May 2 The new two million dollar veterans hospital here was dedicated yesterday.
CHICAGO May 7 A baby lacking vitamin B in early diet may learn more slowly. University of Ontario mice experiments cited by Dr. Blegfried Moller show early depletion of vitamin B retards learning and harms higher nervous functions.
Maj. Gen. Enoch Crowder, leading soldier diplomat, dies at Walter Reed hospital after a long illness and pneumonia. He helped craft the World War I selective draft and reorganize Cuba's government after its fight for liberty. Crowder served as judge advocate general before becoming Cuban ambassador, resigning due to ill health. His wife and sister were at his side. another sister resided in Louisville.
President Pascual Ortiz Rubio spoke in a national radio address last night urging the Mexican army to set an example in temperance. The broadcast highlighted the temperance mission of the interior department and its focus on moderation and social reform.
A May fire in New York destroyed the Cunard line pier causing over $2 million in damage and one death. About 300 firefighters were treated for heat and smoke injuries as all city units fought the blaze from daybreak into the night. The pier’s wooden pilings and concrete dock suffered severe collapse and the final section of the pier gave way under the intense heat.
NEW YORK May Y 4 A sour note sounded today the affairs of Roger Wolfe Kalm the orchestra maestro and his wife of 16 months the former Hannah Williams of the Heynes. Mrs Kalm left their Fifth avenue apartment a week ago and had not returned that night. Her husband son of Otto Kahn the banker said she hid only 1 in her purse when she left and that he does not know whereabouts. Mrs Kahin is 22 her husband 24.
Albert B. Fall’s relatives gather in Santa Fe as he nears possible release from the New Mexico state penitentiary. Convicted in a oil reserves leasing case, he faces a sentence of one year and a day with time off for good behavior.
From Harbin on May 7 General Nakamura’s Japanese forces landed west of Fangeliang and began a general attack on rebel leaders Ting Shan and Al Tu. Rebels were entrenched to the city of Fangchén, with fighting reported in the area.
The Miller family reports that Gustav Miller, 22, was abducted near Joliet while leaving his fiancée Kathrine Mesirow’s home. He was held for hours, treated well, and returned home after his wealthy parents refused to meet ransom demands. A note led authorities to a state park where he was found. Initial demands started at 50,000 dollars, later reduced. the family says no money was paid.
The motion picture actress Ann Harding arrived in Reno to attend the hearing of her suit filed after an incident at an airport. The private hearing was set for 10 a.m. with only Harding, Harry Bannister, the judge, attorneys and court staff present.
A garbled OCR passage lists various prices and items such as wine, mantles, a poster, and weekly sums, interspersed with scattered names and places. The text includes monetary amounts like 16.00 and 45.0, and references to BYRON month, Wheeton, and Anas, with no clear narrative or cohesive event.
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