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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1932
Page
1
Nevada Declares Business and Bank Holiday Through November
Lieutenant Governor Griswold announces a state wide business and bank holiday until November 22 in Governor Belzer's absence. Debtors need pay nothing during the period, as banks aim to strengthen their positions. The discussion compares debt cancellation to ancient practice and cites varied commentary on civil unrest and political views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevede
Grisweld
Soying
Frank
Belzer
Nevada
Fragmentary OCR Note Includes Names and Figures
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous scattered terms, names, places, months, and monetary figures. It appears as mixed snippets of addresses, brands, and monthly amounts with no clear narrative or context to form a coherent event or notice.
S. A. Mother Slain in Mystery Spurs City Probe
Investigators probe San Antonio finances as city records are examined after the grand jury session. City auditor Walter Tatsch was seen near the grand jury chamber along with ledgers including a 1930 general ledger. Witness Charles Dickson said he volunteered, not subpoenaed, as district attorney Welter Tynen campaigns in the Rio Grande Valley. Mayor Chambers stated the inquiry concerns the police and firefighters pension fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Thirty-seventh District Court
Grand Jury
Walter Tatsch
Dickson
Temple Calhoun
Welter ‘Tynen
Rilo Grande Valley
King Carol Hellede Settlement Terms Reported
Premier Julia Manto and Foreign Minister Titu Iliescu announced a three point settlement between King Carol and Princess Helene. The accord allows Helene to view Romania roy time with notice, permits Crown Prince Michael to visit once monthly, and provides $90 000 from the government for the sale of her estate Mamata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharert
Romania
Carol
Hellede
Julia Manto
Titulescu
Helene
Michael
Switserdard
Mamata
Government Stock Rises in Britain
British government stocks advanced after the announcement of a 4 percent conversion loan of 200 million pounds to refund converted war loans and treasury bonds. The move aims to refinance maturing debt and strengthen the debt profile amid market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
The
Stock Exchange
Treasury
Deserters from Bolivia Reported Crossing Into Argentina
A war ministry bulletin in Buenos Aires states Bolivian deserters were not entering Argentine territory after fighting Paraguay. In Kansas Manoir Poll, a local candidate presses for strong liquor laws and female suffrage debates surface with aging views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
War Ministry
Polivian
Clouds and Warmer Weather Forecast for San Antonio
Partly cloudy and warmer weather is forecast for San Antonio and vicinity for Wednesday night and Thursday with temperatures expected between 62 and 82 degrees. Light winds from the east and south are noted. The city recorded a low of 54 degrees Wednesday morning. October sunshine averaged 81 percent with 14 clear days. the highest October temperature was 57 on the 18th and the lowest 42 on the 28th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Bet
Weather Bureau
Sandino Claims Victory in Battle at Chichigalpa
Foreign representatives of Augusto Sandino report that Sandino claims victory in a clash with Nicaraguan Guardsmen at Chichigalpa on October 24. He asserts no guardsmen were killed or wounded and that ammunition and arms were captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandino
Mexico City
Augustno Sandino
Nicaragua
Sandins
Chichigalpa
Letter urged Hoover vote sent to chain store workers
Detroit November 2. A letter urging the reelection of President Hoover was sent to about 24 000 employees of the A E S Kesger chain store company by its president Q O H Van Dusen who revealed the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Detroit
Kresger Chain Store Company
QO. H. van Dusen
Fonny
Twelve Wounded in German Battle Near Hamburg Election
Twelve persons were wounded in a platoon clash early today between Opmanjulst and Fascist factions near Hamburg Germany as part of the election turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Germany
Opmanjulst
Fasciat Dla
City approves partial tax payment amendment
A city commission tentatively approves an ordinance amendment allowing taxpayers to pay part of their taxes after due dates. The measure, praised by Mayor Chambers and Tax Commissioner Bushick, requires at least 20 percent of the total to be paid on time to avoid penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Bushck
C. M. Chambers
Dushick
Sheriff Slain Aid Wounded in Fight in Mich
Deputy Bert Harvee Tedder is killed and Frank Greenan the undersheriff is wounded in a noon gunfight near Litepeer Michigan with a bandit gang that officials believe also held up Clarkston Michigan on July nine. The incident occurred in Tontiat Michigan area during the confrontation with the robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tontiat, Mich
Uty
Bherlit Harvee Tedder Wan
Kiled
Frank Greenan
Lite Peer
Mich
Clarkston
Governor Sterling Likely Calls Special Legislature Session
Austin November 2 The Forty-Second Legislature is expected to convene a special session to strengthen conservation laws. Senators Woodward and Wendall, close to Governor Sterling, confirmed plans and anticipated a start soon with Woodward returning shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Ross Sterling
State House
Walter Woodward
Coleman
Walter Wendall
Boyston
Personnally
Sterling
Woodward
Senator Woodn
Senator Woodward
Bliss Sergeant Faces Charge of Killing Soldier
Fort Bliss, Nov 2 8. A complaint charging Staff Sergeant Henry Wood, 38, with killing Private Kennel Smith, 36, at Fort Bliss Saturday was filed with U S Commissioner A J W Schmid. Wood, held in Fort Bliss stockade, allegedly shot Smith after an impropriety alleged by Mrs Wood following a dance at the Army Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Fasg
Staf
Henry Wood
Pri- Vate
Kennel Smith
Fort Bliss
United States
A. J. W. Schmid
Department of Justice
Wand
Fort Wise
Wood
Saith
Wife of Convict Pleads for Death
In Los Angeles on November 2, Mrs. Farmes wife of Herbert Farmes a San Quentin convict remained in critical condition in a hospital after self inflicted burns. She said she was without funds and illness prevented her from seeking work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Mamus Cole
Hayes Formes
Danrer
Herbert Farmes
San Quentin
Farmes
Owen Young to Campaign for Roosevelt at Metropolitan Opera House
James A. Farley announced that Owen Young will speak for Governor Roosevelt tomorrow night. Roosevelt will also address the rally on the same platform under the Republican Roosevelt league at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James ‘A. Farley
Democratic National
Owen. Young
Roosevelt
Young
Far Roosevelt League
Metropolitan Opera House
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Local forecast calls for partly cloudy and warmer conditions. Wednesday night and Thursday will be warmer with a low around 42 and a high near 92. Winds will be easterly to southeasterly, turning northeasterly at times. High fog is expected Wednesday morning with chilly readings around 4 degrees in some spots. Additional notes indicate similar warm and partially cloudy conditions with variable winds. Page 2 contains further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Hoover and Lincoln Face Off in Election Debate
The piece presents Mr. Hoover arguing that the preservation of the American form of government is at stake in the election. It cites his Yale News article asserting that the crowd acts without independent thought and cannot plan or build, while Lincoln appears as a counterpoint in the discourse.
Debate over Lincoln ideals vs Hoover leadership stance
A sharp critique contrasts Abraham Lincoln’s vision of a government "of the people, by the people, for the people" with Hoover’s elitist view. It argues government should serve the American public against Wall Street and international bankers, invoking Jefferson’s democratic ideal and urging loyalty to the nation.
Woman dies after apparent attack in North San Marcos area
Mrs. Josephine McRae 28 of 321 North Granada Street died at Robert B. Green Hospital after a single wound to the temple. Police investigate whether it was a murder or an accidental fall and question a nearby worker who saw a woman fall. The family had recently faced threats and stress, with two young daughters and a recent death of McRae’s husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine McRae
Granada Street
Mary
Ethel
North
Robert B. Green
About & Velock
Temple
McRas
Yong
San Marcos Great
Missouri Pacific Railway
Racks
I. M. Cook
Sterling Acreage Sold to Satisfy $7000 Judgment
In La Porte Texas near the bayshore home of Governor Sterling, a parcel tied to his estate and his son in law Wyatt Hedrick was sold to satisfy about $7000 in court judgments. Mrs Louise Carson purchased the land for $500. Counsel argued the land except one block was part of Sterling's homestead, but the sale proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Houston
LaPorte
Texas
Bayshore
FR. S. Sterling
Wyatt
Hedrick
Louise Carson
Company Restores 16 Percent Salary Cut
A New York report states United States Freight Company restored wage reductions of 18 to 23 percent for employees. the move was announced by company president F M Melis. The restoration aimed at improving business and tonnage efficiency after months of reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Fraight Company
FM Melis
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