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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1932
Page
1
A cryptic note appears referencing Arthur Brisbane and a striking phrase Parrots and Sheep Fat. The fragment mentions LG THA2 and a bracketed log style tag Reulires Fyn, signaling an OCR garble in a miscellaneous column.
Merchants fear a sales tax harms public welfare and question income effects while urging minimal taxation. The piece links a proposed 4 percent Canadian style sales tax to national revenue, notes opposition to heavy income taxes, and cites figures on beer taxes, counterfeiting, and political calls to support relief programs. It references Lindbergh, a senate vote, and labor conditions amid broader economic debate.
Senate stock market investigation uncovers a complex web of high finance where the Goldman Sachs Trading Corp and associates moved $60 million through pooling schemes. Losses included $12.08 million tied to unnamed panics, with $22 million traced to J. P. Morgan interests before flowing to Delaware holdings. Warner subpoena issued for testimony on long-side operations and related publicity.
New York May 20. Dr Thomas W F Dunn a British explorer returns from Guatemala with a tale of Indians who resemble Uncle Sam in dress but are hostile to strangers. He cites their black magic snake worship and tailcoats.
In San Francisco on May 20 at the twenty fifth annual United States Chamber of Commerce session, speakers urged amending antitrust laws to curb ruthless business practices and awaken public interest in governance as part of potential cures for current business evils.
In Dublin the Irish Free State senate passed the oath abolition by a 77 to 69 majority. De Valera led the charge as yeas secured full support, ending the oath requirement in Dail Eireann amid a relentless drive for Irish freedom.
Rio de Janeiro May 26 report states a Labor Ministry decree announces equal pay for women in the same jobs as men. It bans work from 1 p.m. to 9 a.m. and imposes limits on nurses and telephone operators.
Charlotte marks a quiet day as school bells fail and industry halts to honor a band of protesters who gathered years ago at Independence Square to challenge authority and remember a pivotal act of defiance.
May 20 reports say 13 fires blaze in Quebec Ontario and New Brunswick with New Brunswick facing the worst situation. The lands and forests minister appeals for public help to prevent a province-wide conflagration.
In Laredo on May 23, an oil operator named Richey died from a fractured spine after a pole fell at a run derrick in the Charco Redenla field. He had been connected with the oil trade for many years and ran a long-accustomed operation.
In New York on May 20, representatives from internal security offices discussed establishing a federal police force. The session focused on coordinating national policing powers and potential organizational structure for federal law enforcement nationwide.
In Washington May 20 President Hoover pressed Congress to stay in session until the revenue bill and four disputed import taxes on oil coal copper and punter are settled. Senator Tydings urged 500 tariff amendments as the administration faced a tense three day debate with no immediate vote in sight.
Holyrood Newfoundland May 2017 The great German flying boat DO-X lands after a flight from Dildo to Newfoundland amid crowds. It proceeds to load fuel and supplies for the next leg to Harbor Grace, where takeoff is planned. One engine operates as fuel constraints and unsuitable fuel halted takeoff attempts.
A farmer from Route 9 Box 1A1 was drafted for county commissioner of Precinct 1 by a petition filed with John Weber, member of the Bexar County Democratic executive committee, Priday.
Jussie Brown, 17 months, son of James R. Brown of 247 Round Sliver, swallowed gasoline and was rushed to Robert B. Greer hospital for treatment on Friday. Paul Bleffler, 28, of 145 Adg Street, went to the same hospital to have a piece of steel removed from his finger.
The United Daughter at the Confederacy votes to entertain veterans, with the event set in Paris on a date in May. The article notes the human chapter of UDC and the involvement of the Veterans association in October planning.
CHANUTE Kan May 20 Police announced arrests of Charles Fry Clovis Fry and Eph Parker for taping an eight inch gasoline pipeline at the Great Lakes Pipeline company south of Chamite They face charges of attempting to destroy property.
Copper prices across the market sank to record lows with nearby delivery at 1 4 cents per pound and September and Q4 futures quoted around 3 8 cents. The drop marks the lowest quotation seen for the metal in history and reflects broad price weakness.
Washington report notes that while many prices falter, the cost of illicit narcotics has climbed from 12 to 60 or 200 dollars per ounce over the past three years, according to a federal narcotics bureau official.
In St Louis on May 20, John Nays, a farmer, was killed by a shotgun blast while waiting to trap chicken thieves. He reportedly forgot to set a safety, drew attention to the trap, and the gun fired, killing him.
In Norwood Virginia May 3 1 Spring an offer to have his expenses paid for by authorities was rejected as Dean P Dobson Pea cock refused to go to Hopewell for questioning. John Hughes Custis and others debate Lindbergh era hoax claims while Curtis family reports attempts to negotiate bail and communications with Gunter Custis declaring refusal to travel for formal questioning. Colonel Schwarzkopf says the answer is already given and legal advisors advised against traveling.
Amelia Barnart, aiming for the first solo transatlantic flight by a woman, lands at Harbor Grace at 1731 central time after departing from St John at 7:02 am. She travels with Bert Balchen and Eddie Gorski who will aid in preparations for the octane hop to an announced destination.
BEAUMONT May 20 Officers guarded the home of Mrs W Garth a prominent Beaumont woman as a man suspected of attempting to extort 5000 maintained his innocence amid questioning. Officers said the handwriting on the threat notes resembled the handwriting on notes received by Mrs Garth. The man claimed he was picking blackberries at the spot where a dummy package of money was dropped per note instructions.
Mexico reduces the temperance tax on hard liquor sold near the border. Nuevo Laredo officials say federal aid was refused, trimming the tax rate to 40 percent from the original level. The change affects Texas importers and border trade, reflecting new fiscal policy on alcohol.
A band of aid war veterans from Oregon were quartered in Camp Bonus near a railroad gate in St. Louis today en route to Washington D C. They plan to canvass for passage of the veterans bonus.
London May 20 The Rev Harold Francs Davidson 60-year-old accused of immorality testified in consistory court detailing his habit of removing clothes only to bathe and describing sleep patterns. He spoke of his role as archive secretary for the Three Art club devoted to safeguarding girls, a post he recently quit.
A May 10 Washington dispatch reports Davis endorsing a U S court entry urged by a Democratic presidential nominee in 1924. The letter discusses foreign policy stance and a formal hearing on a resolution to authorize a United States contribution to expenses of the Garld gourt for the year.
May 20. Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania urged public works bonds to fund national prosperity amid war effort. An official statement emphasized mobilization through finance for infrastructure and economic stability.
Dr John F Condon testified before the Bronx grand jury about paying 50000 to suppress kidnapers of the Lindbergh baby. State police seek Dobson-Pearock in connection with the hoax and the confessions of John A Curtis. Curtis and associates, including Rear Admiral Guy Burrage, had faked negotiations. A gallery visit in Newark Jersey City and Philadelphia was noted as part of the investigation.
Fragmented weather note reports mostly cloudy to partly cloudy conditions. Winds vary from moderate to light with cooler nights and warmer days expected. Local text mentions Friday night and Saturday with mild to moderate breezes and uncertain temperatures.
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