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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
2
Norfolk residents reject John Hughes Curtis tale as fabrication or manipulation. Rumors swirl around Curtis, Very Rev Harold Dobson-Peacock, and Rear Admiral Guy Burrage as others question motives, speculate gunmen or a larger crime plot, with the city waiting for further action.
Clarence Darrow, the noted criminal lawyer, arrived in Kansas City and declared that repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment can only come by sending wet congressmen to Washington. He planned to debate here tonight before leaving for Chicago.
Tyler Texas May 19 W H Terrell opened his campaign for re election as state railroad commissioner claiming a record of accomplishment. He cited that of 13 000 cases decided by the commission only four were reversed by the courts and outlined the commission's various duties and achievements.
Dr. Alvert Augustus Stanley musical director emeritus at the University of Michigan School of Music died at his home in Ann Arbor this morning. He would have turned 81 on May 25.
Lieutenant Thomas Massie and his wife arrived in Chicago from California seeking a pardon from Governor Ruby Laffoon for Massie. The Massies planned to visit the naval officer's mother in Winchester, Kentucky as the Hawaiian case of the so called honor slayer neared resolution. Mrs Massie expressed happiness to return home and eagerness to see Tommie's mother.
In a skirmish between Nicaraguan bandits and the army guard under American command, Marty D. Hutchcroft of Cleveland a sergeant in the Faustines and lieutenant in charge of the guard detachment was severely wounded. Hutchcroft was the only casualty. bandit casualties were unknown.
In Norfolk Virginia May 19 police widen their inquiry into John Hughes Curtis. The Very Rev F H Dobson Featock is accused of urging Curtis to continue a futile search for non existent men and boats. Fea tock denies charges and says he provided information to justice and is ready to confer with Commonwealth's Attorney Arnold. Authorities plan to interview Christchurch rector to see if Virginia law was violated. Intermediaries Burrage Lackmann and Lackmann’s statements show Curtis acted in good faith. A $25000 earnest money payment is reported to have been requested during negotiations with Lindbergh.
The Very Rev. H. Dobson-Peacock, veteran of the Canadian army and author, assumed duties as rector of Christ Episcopal church in Norfolk in December 1927. Born in England, he studied at Oxford after WW I, served at St. Mark's Birmingham, moved to Mexico City in 1921 as assistant rector, and later led Christ Church when it became a cathedral.
In Washington on May 19 the House passed the Bankhead bill authorizing an annual appropriation of 1,000,000 for four years to support vocational education for persons crippled in private industries. The measure aimed at expanding job training and placement for disabled workers, highlighting federal economy debates during the session.
Dr John F Condons day as a Lindbergh case figure ends with a rest order from his doctor. The 73 year old educator long active in New York schools and amateur sports, formerly principal and Lincoln Giants organizer, now lectures on vocational training at Fordham. He has organized Bronx sand-lot teams and remains a patriotic community figure in New York.
World Veteran reports Morris Rosner, named by Col. Lindbergh to negotiate with the underworld, said mobs cooperated in the search. He claimed gang leaders helped locate fugitives, kept out ransom chiselers, and risked danger to assist in the hunt for the child.
New York dispatch reports Detroit gangster Harry Fleischer identified as having registered at the Palisades House hotel in Englewood New Jersey two days before the Lindbergh infant kidnapping. George and Clara Bartels, managers of the Palisades House, provided the identification.
Fifteen thousand members of the American Society of Civil Engineers endorse a national program of public construction to relieve unemployment. Col. Herbert Crocker, president, backs a Hogan committee to urge Congress to enact legislation for federal financing of the program.
Paris reports Robert Davis, former Englewood pastor who baptized Anne Morrow, offered his southern France chateau as a retreat for Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh. Davis said several Americans and Frenchmen made similar offers, with varying sums expected.
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