Horns and Teeth in Trade and Thought
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1932
Page
1
Global concerns mix in a tangled news digest
The column surveys animal extinction fears and rhino poaching, stark Russia press realities under Stalin, a Rome pope encyclical on prayer, Mexican priest limits, and US economic remarks on the dollar. It also covers Lindbergh related hoaxes, a New York building strike, and labor unrest details.
Pope Calls Period of Prayer to Save World
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XII issuing an encyclical urging a period of eight days of penance and retrenchment beginning with the octave of the Feast of the Sacred Tears. He condemns greed and wealth concentration, warns of terrorism and atheistic ideologies, and urges offerings to the poor to fund relief. The document stresses prayer and reform to avert global ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
St. Pan
Miehouliff
Livy
Aimaut
Lindbergh Kidnapping Suspect Curtis Under Guard
Norfolk shipbuilder Hughes Curtis, linked to the Lindbergh baby case, is under guard after a reported suicide attempt amid financial troubles. Police and federal authorities coordinate to arraign him on a false statements charge as Dr. John Condon’s ransom lead prompts renewed scrutiny and new tips emerge from Mount Vernon gallery visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patlee
Hughes Curtis
Norfolk
Te Kdnapers
Currie
Wmder
Hopewell
N. J
John Hughes Curtis
Gabe Lindbergh
Curtis’ Avery
Peing Waleheld
Curtis
New Jersey
U. S
Harry A. Moore
Moore
Saat Curtis
Coast Guard Patratert
Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Nearby
The forecast covers San Antonio with Wednesday night and Thursday conditions. Low around 64 degrees Wednesday night, with a higher Thursday. Winds shift, with moderate northerly winds and warmer temperatures later in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Bos
Texas
Worth
Beauty Shop to Be Opened in Prison
San Francisco dispatch reports a beauty parlor will be long established in the women’s quarters at San Quentin Prison. Miss Josephine Holohan, daughter of Warden James II Holohan, disclosed this upon returning from New York noting she brought two notes on latest feminine styles at the request of women prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ran Francisco
San Quentin Prison
Josephine Holohan
James II. Holohan
New York
Holohan
Dentists Report Progress in Art of Making Teeth
In Dallas on May 16 the Texas Blaze Dental Society heard Dr. Berl Halper of Lincoln Nebraska discuss progress toward making artificial teeth indistinguishable from natural. Dr. Joseph F. Arnold of Houston urged strict enforcement of state license laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas Blaze Dental Society
Berl
Halper
Lincoln
Neb
Joseph FP. Arnold
Houston
Texas Railroad Earnings Decline
The Texas Railroad Commission reported that operating income for the three months ending March 31 totaled $228,166, down 65.51 percent from the previous year. Operating expenses also declined by 32.98 percent compared with the same period in 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubtin
May
Texas
State Railroad Commission
Uruguay Ships Gold to New York
Uruguay reports a $1,000,000 gold shipment to New York assigned to the Federal Reserve bank as payment for reciprocal obligations. The cargo departed yesterday aboard the steamer Southern Prince from Montevideo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uruguay
New York
Montevideo
Federal Reserve Bank
Miere
Southern Prince
M'Donald Returns to Downing Street After Convalescence
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald, who recently underwent major surgery, left the nursing home today and returned to his official residence in Downing Street. He plans to continue convalescence at home, with a possible journey to Lossiemouth for further rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rawsay MacDonald
Downing Street
Hines
Sentinal
Cote
Boy Hit by Run Driver Injures Local Youth
A boy aged years was struck by a motorist who fled the scene on a Tuesday. He received treatment at Robert B. Greene Hospital after being knocked down on North Frio Street. The driver was identified as Louis Vani of 614 North Frio Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Vani
North Frio Street
Louis
Robert B. Greene Hospital
Kempf Slaying Verdict Stands
The court of criminal appeals refused to overturn the earlier reversal and affirmed the verdict against John K. Gyren, a Black youth, in the slaying of Medina County dairyman Frank Kempf. The ruling upholds the sentence and ends the appeal process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kempf
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
John K. Gyren
Negro Youth
Prank Kempf
Medina ¢Ounty Dairyman
Governor Moore Frowns on Report
Governor A Henry Manzelana opposes a report and refuses to back a plan to shift the running area for a western state. The article notes political tension in Trenton with references to New York and local officials, outlining reactions from several leaders and possible implications for state policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Trenton
Oihy
A. Henry Manzelana
Aldale
Ywestelent
Senate Near Vote On 2 75 Percent Beer Debate
Washington May 18 The Senate nears a vote on 2.75 per cent beer with supporters urging it as federal relief and opponents predicting defeat. Senator Walsh Massachusetts opened today's debate for the Tydings amendment to a revenue bill to authorize 2.75 per cent beer to help finance a 1.5 billion dollar bond issue. He argued that recent revenue elections show sentiment shifting on prohibition and this amendment lets supporters register their stance while noting the treasury would gain funds from a source long viewed as burdensome prior taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Senior Walsh
Benmocrul
Massachusetts
Loday
Tydings
Treasury
Japanese stock exchanges reopen after two day suspension
Tokyo Osaka Nagoya and Kobe markets reopened after a two day halt following Premier Inukai's assassination. Early trading was pessimistic with declines of 8 to 11 points before a slight recovery as foreign nations' reactions suggested confusion about the nation’s political stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Osaka
Nagoya
Kobe
Suyoshi Inukai
Ashe
Tapa
Connecticut Votes 16 for Al Smith
Hartford reports Connecticut’s national convention delegation voted 16 for Alfred E. Smith. The Democratic state convention debated the selection of a national committeeman but adjourned without a decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
al Smith
Hartford
Conn
Alfred B. Smith
Al Smith Wins in New Jersey on First Ballot
In Trenton on May 16 Alfred Smith secured the Democratic nomination in New Jersey on the first ballot at yesterday’s primaries. The state delegation to the national convention was assured for Smith as party leaders pressed for a strong showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Smith
New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
Alfred
Smit
Alalom Wleer
Legion Endorses Week of Buying in New York
The American Legion announced a national campaign from June 27 to July to encourage purchases as an aid to job creation and unemployment relief. The event aims to boost employment by stimulating consumer demand through a dedicated buying week.
Condon Seeks Photo Match At Mt Vernon Police
Dr. Jos F Condon accompanied by three New York detectives arrived at Mt Vernon police headquarters to view the rogues gallery. He searches for a photo resembling the suspect nicknamed John Axel or Jobus Axel, linked to a $50000 ransom. Chief Michael J Silversten guides him through the most complete state gallery outside New York City as Duncan plans a statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
W. C
New York
Jos F. Condon
Lindbergh
Moon
Condo
Dona” O ~Axcl
Jobus Axel
Cemetery Wall
Bronx
Four Navy Fliers Wrecked on Coast Report
A hostage at the guard camp near San Pedro said two planes of the coastal patrol were wrecked on the Lower California coast the day before. Four Navy fliers were walking overland to Ensenada in a report to Mexican authorities, with Lieut. J. O. Brown named as one of the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
Cale
Guard Buge
Ensenada
Brown
Trio steals $25,000 in Ohio bank holdup
Caldwell Ohio May 18 binding four bank officials and seven customers with rape three armed men escaped with 25 000 from the Nak e County National Bank. They looted a cashier’s cage the vault and victims pockets in the bold robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Caldwell
Nake County National Bank
Death Penalty Bill for Kidnappers Approved in U S House
Washington May 18 The House Judiciary subcommittee approved a bill providing for the death penalty or life imprisonment for kidnappers. The action comes as lawmakers seek harsher penalties for high risk abductions and deaths connected to crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.K
Washington, D. C
Cochran
Houen
Subramander
Dividend Declared by Averiina Telephone Co
WRW York May 18. The Averiina Telephone Co declares the regular quarterly dividend of 295 dollars on the capital stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRW York
Averiina Telephone Db Telegraya Company
Regulay
Country Doctor Reveals Early Oxygen Discovery
A rural physician recalls discovering oxygen use in a 47 year old treatment story at a regional medical convention. He describes an experiment with a test tube flame, potash, cork, and cube to generate oxygen bubbling from water, connected to a patient care scene and early therapeutic ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bawtimone
M. Wail
Loganville
Gallent
Negro Doctor and White Wife Agree on 300 Alimony
In Los Angeles on May 18 Dr Fugene Nelson, a Black physician, and his White wife Helen Worthing Nelson reached a stipulated settlement ending their alimony dispute. The agreement fixes temporary alimony at 300 dollars monthly while the divorce proceeds. The husband agreed to provide support until a final decree is issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Fugene
Nelson
Helen Lee Worthing Nelson
Pendfu
Gial
Doctor
Uae
Reserve Banks to Continue Policy
Washington DC report says the Federal Reserve Board will maintain policy to support bank lending. After a day of deliberation by the 12 Federal Reserve Bank governors, the statement stressed that timing and extent would be determined as conditions evolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Mr. Mills
Meyer
Hoborly
Washington, D.C
Goverment
Reserve Board
Reserve Bank Povernors
Mexico seeks to strip immunity of lawmaker in student murder case
Efforts to revoke Congressman Delling Natera of immunity in the murder case of Vieyengepld student Ragoherts Simoone Lops moved through the Mexican congress. A confrontation unfolded as authorities pressed for legal action against the legislator for involvement in the restaurant incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
May
Delling Natera
Ft Vieyengepld
Mexican Congress
Watera
Ragoherts Simoone
Lonny
Lindbergh kidnapping story unravels as suspect recants
New York May 18 A suspect in the Lindbergh baby case confessed his earlier tale was false. The man, previously jailed for desertion, now retracts the kidnapping claim, stating his account was a fabrication tied to the crime. Authorities continue to examine his statements and connections to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Lindbergh
Hing
American Actress Sentenced in Paris Case Summary
Ruth Put nam Mogan, an American actress and producer, was arrested on charges of issuing worthless checks. She received a suspended one month sentence today in Paris after funds from her family covered the checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faris
Ruth Putnam Mogan
Siehan
Nor
DO-X Delays Return Flight Amid Weather Forecast
A DO-X plan to depart from NW YORK on May 2 is postponed due to weather concerns. Officials say no adverse signals have been received yet and the carrier will update once forecasts stabilize.
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NW York
The
Ata
Noah
Harhar Graee
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