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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1932

Page

2

Crusader Ray Robins Denies Hla Identity In Mountains

Asheville, Nov. 21. Colonel Raymond Robins, missing since September 3, remains in a sanitarium while doctors seek a diagnosis. His wife, who traveled from Florida, visited him but he did not recognize her. His nephew John Dreier says Robins believes a mistake has been made in identifying him as the colonel.

Asheville N. G Olonel Raymond Robins Eanitarium Nere Tadey Dry Cru Weder John Dreler Robins North Carolina Dreier Colonel Robins M. A. Griffin Florida

Slayer Ends Life in Siege in Mount Crab Ohio

In Mount Crab Ohio on November 21 a gun battle with more than 20 officers ended when James Burris, 35, committed suicide in a house as deputies and Indianapolis detectives stormed the building with machine guns rifles and tear gas. Burris had killed three people earlier in the spree.

Cincinnati Ohio James Burris Enly Mount Crab Here Burris Indianapolis

Confessed Slaying Tied to Grandson in Riverside Case

Chicago investigators said Bertram Arnold, 16, confessed to beating to death Mrs. Ellen Saxe, 60, a Riverside educator. The body was found behind a Chicago suburb home the night of the crime after the boy reportedly attacked her during a dispute over borrowing money.

Chicago Ellen Saxe Riverside Bertram Amnald Stockton Mount Morris Uehaino Discovery Bartle C. B. Arnold Bertram Chiango Tranufacturer Bertram Arnold Ene Saxe, Hollom

Amy Johnson Abandons Return Flight in Search for Missing Pilot

Capetown November news that Amy Johnson, holder of the England to Capetown speed record, abandons plans to fly home for an eight‑record return. She will fly the Desert Cloud on a search mission for Victor Smith, a 19 year old South African flier who left Duala last Tuesday for England and has not been heard from. Gordon Store will pilot the plane toward the Cameron mountains and northern forests, where Smith may have been forced down.

Capetown Union of South Afria Amy Johnson England Victor Smith Duala Gordon Store Cameron Mountains Smith

Ex Army Medico Faces Trial for Slaying Co Ed

Ex Army medico Dr Richard E B Thacker faced murder charges in Oklahoma City for Ruth Hall a 29 year old Bethany Oklahoma co ed. Prosecutors said witnesses would link him to criminal operations causing four deaths of women in March and April. Defense to argue Hall was treated by another person prior to her visit.

Oklahoma City Richard EB. Thacker Army Medico Ruth Hell Bethany Okla Thacker Arkansas Draper Grigsby

Herriot Escapes Attempt to Wreck Special Train

Premier Edouard Herriott and a large party arrived in Paris safely after an apparent attempt to blow up their special train in Brittany. The track was blown up at Ingrades, 15 miles from Nantes, just before the train reached the spot, allowing section men to flag the train down. The premier was unaware of the danger for several hours.

Herriot Paris Edouard Herriott Jhcis Paria Brittany Ingrades Nantes

Rolph proposes separate municipal court for Negroes

Governor James Rolph Jr of California suggested establishing a separate municipal court division to handle cases involving Black residents in Los Angeles. The idea aims to adjudicate Negro matters in a specialized forum, reflecting the era's segregated governance approaches.

Rolph Los Angeles James Rolph Jr

Warning of large bogus bills circulated in North Texas

A local secret service briefing reports counterfeit high denomination notes, mainly $100 and $50, in North Texas with some found in Dallas area. No local import confirmed, some notes traced to Mexico. hotel men and retailers urged heightened currency inspection while associations distribute detection methods.

Secret Service Edward Tyrrell Tyrrell Texas Dallas Hole Mexico Rio Grande

Liquor Trial Changes Seen in Federal Court Outlook

Federal district court opens December 19 amid expectations of fewer liquor case convictions in the coming term. Judges and prosecutors plan stricter juror scrutiny to enforce the national prohibition act, while sentiment tilts toward leniency for some defendants in liquor violations. Real estate ads appear in the classified section.

Federal District Court Inclina Ion

Prisoners Escape Jail In Portsmouth New Hampshire

Twenty inmates at Rockingham county jail were breached by ten escapees who cut a ground floor window and unlocked cell doors with a lever. Only Harry Whatten was recaptured as guards found the others missing and a 12 foot fence topped with barbed wire remained.

Portsmouth N H Rockingham County Harry Whatten Iefk

Plenty of Rooms for Homeless Men in New York

Welfare Commissioner Taylor reported 5000 beds in private low priced lodging houses in New York with space for homeless men in these and the counterpal lodging houses. He warned against migration to the city. Thanksgiving dinner will be served to 10,000 at the municipal lodging house Thursday.

New York Taylor

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