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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1932
Page
20
A long analysis by B C Forbes notes fewer dividend announcements and a drift toward caution among corporations. It cites a Nebraska bank sale where a farmer lost his mortgage after a public auction and recounts broader bank behavior and hopes for business leadership in the next 15 years.
A fragmentary note describes a rally in a place named Minoria Ba Daye with aid for Rimdasten and a reference to Newraisis in July. The legible items include a head cold mention and a dated event inferred from the scarce OCR text.
The Light publishes a reader letter urging signatories to reveal their names. The writer questions who benefits from veteran compensation, noting it reduces income for a veteran’s widow and affects others like grocers. The piece accuses W W Read of blaming veterans for seeking alcohol, calling it a veiled insult to vets.
The editor notes a daily ad offering room and board for work by middle aged women and questions the morality and fairness of such postings. The writer asks if room and board is a fair need and who should publish similar ads in retaliation.
A 1920s style plea argues Texas should revoke the ban on billiards and pool tables overturned years ago. It advocates licensing operators in public spaces to curb illegal venues and preserve the harmless game and its revenue, urging sensible legislators to act.
In Chicago on Nov 1 Ronald McKenna was ambushed by a gun nest on a second floor, a hail of bullets striking him as he approached his home. Police describe the killing as gangland and highly precise, with 23 shots heard before he died. Rose McKenna witnessed the scene from her kitchen window.
A 35 year old Mexican was held in Be county jail Tuesday in connection with an attack on a deputy sheriff at about 2 in the morning ten weeks ago. The man was found hiding between bales of hay in a Blaney road barn. Those who made the arrest included Deputy Sheriffs Frank Matthews Bill Brown Raymand Griffith Taurus Wijllére and A. Mitchpy.
In Mesanaria a group of about 40 Chinese rebels attacked a camp near Teen on the Tsitehar Keshan rail line, killing 13 Japanese soldiers. The incident occurred as tensions on the frontier rose and military actions continued in the region.
MADR reports praise from two groups for Edouard Herriot's Spain visit, seen as strengthening line ties with the older and newer European republics amid political tensions. Parents seek curfews as Baton Rouge officials push sensible bedtimes for Louisiane high school students to curb late dancing hours. Doctor and authority figures discuss rest and discipline, while a Baltimore case mentions quietude and compliance with medical advice.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for J T Coleman 49 of 1104 West Craig Place who died at Nix hospital Monday night from an accidental bullet wound while cleaning a gun Sunday at his residence. Dr PR Hill and Rev Bascom Watts officiated pallbearers named. survived by widow Mrs Emily Coleman daughter Miss Emily Coleman two brothers and two sisters. Coleman native of Alabama but had lived here for years.
In Chicago Heights, Sergeant John Orgel and a decoy posing as a woman lured two youths into a botched stickup. A scuffle ensued, Gray was wounded, and the decoy revealed himself as police man Henry Freckelton. The episode froze the robbery attempt with no further violence.
The railroad commission in Austin on November 1 increased allowable Wates of Firth production from 53 000 to 83 000 barrels per day to address inequities from a federal court ruling voiding some well approvals. A home related notice follows.
Washington report on the 1930 census shows 28405.294 women homemakers, 3.923816 gainfully employed, and 4.153,158 employed away from home. The bulletin notes the shift in household labor among urban residents as published today. Contact Mary Lou in Fannin 1201 for details.
Lieutenant Governor Morley Griswold announced a bank holiday extending to November 12 due to situations affecting business and banks. George Whigfield, president of 11 banks including three in Reno, said a reorganization of his chain would begin immediately.
Treasury receipts for October 26 totaled 3,484,204.44 dollars with expenditures 8,203,891.82 dollars and a balance of 741,641,816.50 dollars. Customs duties for 29 days of October amounted to 23,513,681.49 dollars.
Washington dispatch reports a national drive to promote and educate buyers, especially women, to insist on American products. The campaign aims to boost domestic merchandise and counter counterfeits through widespread messaging and public appeals.
Washington dispatch reports President Hoover signed an extradition warrant for the return of Insull from Greece to Chicago to face charges of larceny and embezzlement. The action follows a request by U S authorities and involves cross border legal cooperation.
Gilbert OShaughnesey aged 74 longtime city park department employee died at 323 Florida Street Monday. Funeral Wednesday at St Cecelia s Church officiated by Rev August staff. Native of Ireland he lived 55 years in U S and 31 years in San Antonio. Survived by four daughters three sons and several grandchildren.
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