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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1932
Page
3
A county jail crew, led by Jailer E R Brashear, deals with mentally unsound prisoners. A Siexlean gentleman, not violent but confused, was brought to the jail and briefly wandered into the jailer’s office, raising questions about custody and daily operations.
A jail escape attempt ends with the escapee returning to his cell as guards suggest a back way out. The text then derides various ethnic groups with stereotypes, listing an Irishman, an American, a Black man, and Mexicans, claiming peculiarly insensitive racial observations and a note on beliefs about calm and storms.
A rambling account lists many beliefs from walking out in rain to cross signs and counting aloud, noting how small actions trigger visits from relatives or luck. It mentions habits like dropping spoons foretelling visitors, a Title spider omen, a black butterfly signaling death, and various beans of Mexican superstition, with references to local names and ads interwoven.
A baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dali Aree in Vopiil, Missouri. The notice lists the family's church affiliation and notes the birth occurred in the year 1000 installment sequence, with reference to local observances and timing.
In New Orleans on May 1, the American Medical Association described 65 food related headaches from a dinner menu. Ray M Balyeat and Herbert J Rivkel report cases where attacks varied by meal and time, with symptoms ranging from eye disturbances to ringing in the ears. Women faced longer episodes. men reported more frequent but shorter headaches.
A Texas representative advocates tightening the law to define and expel every conceivable type of Communist. After initial House approval, the bill returns to committee for language universalization and tougher enforcement.
Newark May 4 The search continued for four year old Seymiowy Einhorn who vanished after an apparent fall from a dock on Thursday afternoon. Police drifted the Passaic River last night despite shifting theories from kidnapping to drowning.
A garbled snippet suggests a convoluted report involving a wife, her husband, and a potential heir. The text references names and actions, hinting at legal or family tensions, debt, and national concerns. The fragmentary lines imply a turbulent domestic dispute with broader implications.
A first person portrait of John Nance Garner as a plain man rooted in rural life who could become president. The piece contrasts his saltiness with Washington politics, praising his ties to farmers and small towns while weighing his potential as a national leader.
In Mexico City on May 13 testimony charged Cuba's former interior secretary Rafael Survigga and others with involvement in the 1925 assassination of Julio Antonio Mella. The case tied to President Machado, with allegations that Mella’s writings provoked political action. Valina’s wife later implicated Machado as ordering the slaying, saying the president sought to silence the critic.
In Seguin on May 14 Lonnie Tarver a 30 year old Black man died from gunshot wounds and Duffy Surly another Black man is jailed on charges. The incident occurred near Abe Gus Lynch farm close to Kings at a speaker's tent in Washington.
Mrs Helen Card longtime secretary to the Whe manager of the chamber of commerce died Saturday at Nome Texas at age 28 after multiple surgeries and a period in home care Survivors include her husband William Card parents W H and Mrs Meeks brothers G B Meeks San Antonio and D S Meeks Port Arthur and two daughters Mrs Lois Power San Antonio and Mrs George Clement Edna Texas Funeral services set with Hagy and Mecallum firms Sunday in Port Arthur listing local mourners and civic ties
A burglar alarm on a Westinghouse Electric site at 1201 East Henslow street triggered officers E B Maddox and George Price to the scene. The “burglar” proved to be a large wood rat shot with a blackjack. Police investigate multiple thefts in the area including clothing, cash, and valuables from various local residents and businesses. Detectives Riggins and Gray recovered stolen items and arrested two individuals as the case unfolds.
Taxpayers League of San Antonio voices on tax policy and government finances were aired on KTLA. Secretary Jon Bo Menderson announced a presidential questionnaire sent to public officials, with some failing to provide satisfactory answers. A mass meeting is planned for the near future.
New Braunfels May 1 Comaport American Legion sponsors jive dance at Linda Pik pavilion May 38. Plans include using proceeds for city fund and marker erection. Funds to support local community projects and Legion activities.
Two Invollrge psychiatrists at the American Medical Association convention consider a moral imbecile with a brilliant mind as the likely kidnapper. Dr. Michiel Osnato of Columbia says the Lindbergh kidnaping resembles an extremely intelligent individual who would murder to avoid punishment and used a cautious, calculated plan.
New York May 14 A detained sailor at Ellis Island cried after reading a newspaper about the Lindbergh baby murder. Henry Red Johnson, once a suspect linked to the kidnapping, had been cleared and deported on immigration charges. He recalled playing with the infant during a visit to the Lindbergh estate and mourned his past involvement.
Portland Oregon May 14 A directed verdict wiped away graft charges against Mayor George L Baker and other city officials over alleged overpayment of 200000 for a municipal silo. The twelve day trial ended with a judge ordering a guillotine verdict in each count by Judge Robert S. Pucker.
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