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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1932

Page

2

Ransom hunt widens as funds traced to Concord

Justice department agents extended the Lindbergh ransom search to Concord North Carolina amid new allegations by Mrs Evalyn Walsh McLean that the $100000 ransom money was entrusted to Means and later diverted. Investigators searched Means home in Concord and noted the money is hard to trace. The grand jury report is expected Tuesday.

Washington Justice Department Tunsvithoney Concord N. C Gaston B. Mesas Sid Jad Larerny Pftor Trust Evalyn Walsh McLean Means Colonel Lindbergh McLean Mooney

Norfolk negotiators plan an eighth cruise for child

Norfolk negotiators announced a new effort in the Lindbergh baby case, saying the eighth cruise aboard the yacht Marcan is planned with high hopes for the child's return. Chief negotiator John Hughes Curtis and aides would not discuss details, but authorities said assurances of the child’s welfare had been received and the voyage would depart tomorrow night or Monday.

Norfolk Charles A. Lindberg Dry Aeaith Marcan John Hughes Curtis

Water Winchell Improves Health In California Town

Water Winchell, famed Hollywood columnist, arrived from Santa Barbara where he has been under medical care and resting. He reports improvement after earlier illness, joking about his daily routines and neighbors as he recovers with doctors’ assistance.

Walter Winchell Walda Standing Gloria Santa Barbara Calif Hollywood Gall Winchell

Chicago series ends in a 7 to 7 tie in 1902

The Chicago series between the White Sox and Cubs began in 1902 and finished that year tied at seven wins apiece after 14 games.

White Sox Cubs

France mourns Doumer as assassin ends life in exile

Paris May 7 France today mourned Fay Doumer president for under a year as the senate and chamber prepared to elect a successor two days before a national funeral. Doumer died from Russian assassin Gouguloff's bullet after being removed from Beaujon hospital. The funeral cortege will move from the Elysee to Notre Dame then the Pantheon with flags half‑staffed. Police branded Gouguloff a Communist. he is jailed in Bante prison as his wife faces arrest in Monaco. US Ambassador Edge and Counsellor Armour expressed condolences.

Paris France Fay Doumeer Senate Chamber of Deputies Tussa Doumer Pantheon Beaujon Elysee Palace Blgare Palace Cathedral of Notre Dame Paul Palmere Albert le Brun Ferdinand Boulason Chamber Toam Soccessors Tardieu Paul Gouguloff Millerand Gouguloff Prague Czechoslovakia Communist Party Gaugulof Renrose Gorguloff Bante Monaco Monte Carlo Russia Kasam Beg Mme. Doumer Andre Beg Cyril and Amonk Duumer United States Edge Norman Armour

Morphine Plot in County Jail Unearthed by Discovery

A confusing jail report notes morphine tablets hidden in a rubber glove found in a jail inmate's cell during a routine search. The inmate, jailed on a misdemeanor, had prior bookings and fines. The discovery occurred Saturday night, with the man briefly held in the death cell before further actions.

Bediling

Congress Debates Army Appropriation Amid House Clash

Senate and House members spar over the army appropriation as general debate unfolds. Republicans and Democrats clash on the president's message while committees move on reconsideration of bonus legislation. Pension committee advances a vetoed measure amid partisan tension.

HOUSE Boover

French assassin Gouguloff described as misdirected idealist

Paris May 7 Paul Gouguloff the man who shot President Doumer is portrayed as a troubled, self styled revolutionary with a peasant complex. The diary reveals boasts of kidnapping the Lindbergh baby, long Moscow ties, and a plan to trigger war between France and Russia. Gouguloff reportedly lived in Prague 1921 27 and posed as a doctor in Paris since September. Mme Gouguloff arrested in Monte Carlo after the shooting.

Takeeastionel News Paris INS Paul Gouguloff President Doumet Ife Destiny Fyipsia Gougulois France Gouguloff Doumer Russie United States America Prague Monmca Nice Paul Brede Gougulofft Nam M. Doumer Gonguloff Paseist Tam Monte Carlo Mme. Gourgulotf

Peace in Oil War Offered to Soviet

NEW YORK May 7 An attempt will be made to end the international oil warfare when conferences open here this week between Soviet government officials and representatives of leading private oil companies. The main aim is to end Soviet dumping that has demoralized foreign markets and sparked cut throat competition for control of the world’s oil markets.

New York

Pair to Celebrate 50th Anniversary In Aircraft Flight Plan

Mr and Mia George A. McHenry of Ban Ditgo California celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a flight in an Army airplane from Kelly Field. Their son Lieutenant George A. McHenry Jr. will pilot the aircraft as part of the Advanced Flying School program. They expect to visit Detroit and their daughter before returning to San Diego after the celebration.

Mia George A. McHenry Ban Ditgo Calif Kelly Field Pilar George A. McHenry Jr Tickenny Detroit Daughter San Diego

Wilbur Appeals for Grazing Rule in Public Lands

Secretary Wilbur urged Congress to grant the Interior Department authority to regulate grazing on public lands. Without legal act long advocated, the department cannot intervene to preserve land from destruction and erosion.

Wilbur Washington, D. C Min Das Paciment Ia Wald

Crowder Dies Father of Universal Draft at 73

General Enoch H. Crowder, architect of the universal draft act that drafted about four million into World War I, died at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington at age 73 after years of poor health. A West Point graduate, he led the army’s draft organization as select service marshal general and later served in Cuba on election law and tariff negotiations.

Washington, D. C Enoch H. Crowder Walter Reed Army Hospital West Point Crowder Thirty-ninth Volunteer Infantry United States Cuba Harding General Crowder Miscouri

Doumer Last Words During Final Blood Transfusions

Paris May 3 ins reports recount President Paul Doumer’s fading words after a blood transfusion at Hesujon hospital. The dying leader asked what had happened and whispered I can’t breathe as further transfusions were given. Donors, unnamed, were said to be young society men in a philanthropic group.

Paris INS Paul Doumer Loday Jean Kridel Aurie Hesujon Doumer

Assassination Aftermath in Paris Shocks Nation

In Paris on May 7, authorities revealed the gunman who killed President Paul Doumer possessed a plan to wipe out tens of thousands of people. A Monte Carlo related suspect was found with a Valise containing over five pounds of potassium cyanide and a pulsor swift device. The brutal plot and the killer’s identity stunned officials and raised alarms about national security and public safety.

Paris INS Prealder Paul Doumer Monte Carlo Paul Gouguloff Rue Bian Doomer

Chief Clerk Hele Gard Improves After Third Operation

Mrs Hele Gard chief clerk at the chamber of commerce had been ill for two months. At the Ear Nose and Throat Infirmary on Main avenue she underwent a third operation last Sunday. Her condition Saturday showed possible return home soon after several days of guarded hope.

Bette Hele Gard Chambe Or Commerce Eys Main Avenue Mrx Arc

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