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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1932

Page

13

Prohibition, debts, and world power hints in1880s era debate

A chaotic digest cites London notes on Britain's debt payment, war finance, and Bank of England reserves. It references Montagu Norman, U S war debt, and calls for strict payment or repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, plus Hearst stance on global finance and domestic prohibition law. It also notes Japan naval treaty revisions, German austerity programs, stock market nerves, and a prize livestock shipment. A Kansas City watch dog theft closes the item.

Sobieski Indicted On 6 Charges In Oil Field Order

East Texas oil field faces a new top production allowable of 325000 barrels daily set by the Texas railroad commission. The order uses a mix of per well, bottom hole pressure, and acreage pro ration. Some operators oppose the plan as unfair to small producers while others support the framework to regulate the East Texas field.

Sobieski East Tava Field Austin Texas Texas Railroad Commission Fare Commission East Texas Commission Aauch R. D. Parker Ehiet B. D. Buck Commission Petroleum Engineer Parker

Railroad Branch to Be Abandoned in Texas

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the San Antonio Southern to abandon a 10 mile segment of its line between Jourdanian and Christine in Texas. The railroad is a subsidiary of the Missouri Pacific.

Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce San Antonio Southern Railroad Jourdanian Christine Texas Missouri Proffic

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Weather outlook shows temperatures fluctuating from a low around 30 to a high near 66 degrees. Pair Tuesday night and Wednesday with a warm shift and light winds. North portions see cooler nights with highs near 41 and lows around 30 to 42 degrees. Light northerly to westerly winds prevail. generally fair with little temperature change through Tuesday night and Wednesday.

San Antonio Rio Granda Valley Weas Texas

Weather outlook for San Antonio steady with cool spell

Forecast calls for a quiet 24 hours with temperatures dipping to around 38 to 42 degrees then warming to the mid 60s. East winds and light frost expected with clear skies. Record dryness noted with 27 inch rainfall year to date.

San Antonio

Politician's Son Found Slain in Chicago Alley

Louis Saccomondo, son of a Democratic politician, was found shot to death today in an alley near the Trinity Rosary Catholic church in Chicago. He appeared to have been dead about ten hours. A bullet struck his left shoulder and exited his back, while an effort was made to remove identifying tags.

Chicagh Louis Saccomondo Mias Sack Patsy" Saccomondo Traly Rosary Catholic Church

Dallas Fugitive Held in Missouri

Harry [tea, former Dallas county collector, was held in Springfield Missouri pending arraignment on an alleged 80000 shortage from his bond. He was apprehended after a five year search near Shirley Arkansas where he planned to homestead a sermon of laud.

Springfield Harry [Tea Dallas Shirley Ark

Norris supports beer legalization and eighteenth amendment stance

Senator George W. Norris, an insurgent, announced support for rigid government economy and opposed war debt reductions. He favored legalization of beer and opposed resubmission of the eighteenth amendment, and said he would not aid Democrats in organizing the Senate at the short session.

Wasiling Fon 1. C George W. Norris Hoover Norris Senate Congress

Highway Worker Slain in Texas. Man Held for Murder

LUPEIN Texas Nov 23 Bentyl Massingl state highway department employee was shot and killed near his home as he went to work. Archie Pophin a former oil field worker was charged with the murder. Massingl was snob from an automobile carrying two men and struck in the head side and hips.

Lupein Texas Bentyl Massingl State Highway Department Archie Pophin Massingll

Marchers Demand Food Lodging and Freedom Refused

In Washington on November 29 DC commissioners rejected a set of demands from march sponsors en route to the capital. The protestors sought promised food lodging parking spare care and freedom from police interference.

Washinuion D. C District of Columbia

Patman Pushes Treasury Probe Amid Mellon Era Scrutiny

Representative Patman of Texas announces plans to probe the treasury department’s Mellon era and back World War II veterans’ bonus passage, signaling a bid to escalate congressional oversight. Hoover era press conference cancellations noted as a separate item.

Patman Treasury Washington, D. C TNS Treasury Department

Republicans See 100+ GOP votes for repeal drive

The House faces a repeal motion with leaders predicting over a hundred Republicans will back it as campaign telegrams urge attendance for Monday's opening day. Speaker Rainey notes possible defections among southern Democrats while McNary says disposal could occur before Christmas with a two thirds vote needed in the House and Senate.

Washington White House Rainey House Senate Bachmann Snell New York Nere McDuffie Alachua

Jurors Consider Mrs Sharp's Pate

Del Rio Texas jurors weighed evidence in the murder trial of Mrs Bes sie Sharp charged with killing her husband Telefay Sharp. The jury retired after Mrs Sharp pleaded insanity in her defense in a case heard late yesterday. Meanwhile in Washington the House Judiciary Committee planned hearings on amendments to the Sherman anti trust act led by Chairman Halton W Sumners.

Washington, D. C House Judicciary Committee Mlswinter Halton W. Sumners Emperal Texas

Hunger Marchers Protest Grade of Free Rations

Hunger marchers protesting city food and lodging were ordered out of Toledo by Mayor A. O Thatcher. The mayor said city hospitality would not extend to further delegations. Police stood by as marchers, not yet resuming their Washington journey, received an early breakfast at the welfare house.

Toledo A. O Thatcher Washington

Shaver Sentenced for Schertz Bank Robbery

George Fenest Shaver, alias Herman Clark, was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in the state penitentiary for robbing Schertz State Bank on September 20 of $900 in ten dollar bills. Judge Lester Holt of the Twenty third district court pronounced the sentence after a guilty plea. Sheriff B. W. Saegert said Shaver will be held in Seguin jail pending transfer to Huntsville or possible related charges in Bexar County. Herbert Thomas, San Antonio taxi driver, is charged as a principal. his trial has been postponed to the April session in Seguin.

George Fenest Shaver Randolph Field Schertz State Shaver Lester Holt Twentythird Distriot Court W. Saegert Seguin Huntsville Bexar County Saegert Herman Clark H. P. Thulemeyer Herbert Thomas San Antoni

Jury Re-indicts Pickett in Attack Case

John M. Pickett, charged with criminal attack on Hazel Dillehay of 1220 Rigsby Ave, was re-indicted in the Thirty-seventh District Court. A new Ninety-fourth District Court indictment repeats the charge but fixes the alleged offense date as October 12 instead of September 13. District Attorney Walter Tynan said he would seek the earliest possible trial date.

John M. Pickett John Mr. Pickett Hazel -Dillehay Rigsby Ave Due Walter Tynan Turaday Hie

Soap 18 Clue Sparked Police Telegraph Across States

Nov 29. Police in San Prancibcd report a bizarre inquiry pattern as Sheriff Nick Shriner of Thomas County Nebraska wires for Martin McIntyre, 37, known for asking strangers how’s your mother fixed for soap, prompting a nationwide hunt over his habit and potential motive.

Nick Shriner Thomas County Neb Martin Fnwellyn McIntyre

Mrs Garner Blames Souvenir Hunters as Percolator Gone

Mrs Garner complains about a missing percolator in Washington with blamed souvenir hunters. The tale intertwines odd notes of a clock and electric cord, referencing Texas and Capitol attic speculation as investigators search for the stolen item amid a period of domestic distraction.

British note seeks postponement of war debt payments

London reports Britain finalizes a note to Washington asking postponement of December wart debt payments. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and cabinet members met to complete the document. The note, prepared for transmission tonight, may await full cabinet approval tomorrow.

Hearst Ranch Ban Bimeon Calif London Toranga “Universal Bervice Britain Bank of England Washington United States Whitehall J. Ramsay MacDonald Dac-Donald MacDonald Endes Org Lord Tyrrell France Sir Jonn

New British Note on Debt Awaited

Washington awaits a British note expected tomorrow as the debt relief issue remains stalled. The United States refuses to delay December 15 payments totaling 125 million dollars while Britain argues for wider readjustment. If a strong case emerges, President Hoover may seek temporary relief for Britain alone from Congress.

Washington D. C London United States Britain Hoover Congress France

Japan Arms Plan Would Abolish Aircraft Carriers

Geneva November 28 Japan's naval disarmament plan proposed abolishing aircraft carriers reducing capital ships to 25000 tons and 14 inch guns and limiting cruisers and destroyers. Vice Admiral Osami Nagano disclosed these provisions adding a ban on docks and platforms on capital ships for aircraft to take off.

Japan Geneva Osami Nagano

Death by Natural Causes Declared for Local Man

Justice of the Peace John R. Shook ruled Tuesday that Carl G. Carver, 62, died of natural causes. He passed away Monday on a farm nine miles from the city along the Sutherland Springs road while awaiting transfer to the Bexar County Farm for the aged. Relatives were being sought as the body lay at Riecke Undertaking Parlors.

Justice of the John R. Shook Canneelion Carl GC. Carver Sutherland Springs Bexar County Mondey Riehe Sheriff's Office

Many Relief Bills Ready for Solons

A cohort of relief measures is prepared for introduction as Congress opens. Mississippi Democrat Representative Rankin leads a plan to expand currency by issuing non interest bearing securities named Liberty notes to restore purchasing power, citing dollar strength above the 1921–1929 average.

Washington, D. C Billy Rankin Mississippi Democrat'si

New Tax Bill Is Seen by Collier

Washington forecast the billion dollar tax bill from last session failed to raise expected revenue. Chairman Collier of the House ways and means committee said another tax bill would be taken up after Christmas, with a projected deficit of 80 to 100 billion dollars by June 30. Chicago dispatch reports police probes into a complex ransom plot involving a forged American team and a mix of suspects from various nationalities.

Washington, D.C Collier House Ways and Means Committee Jung

Indictments allege funds conversion and bonds theft

Six counts were brought against former County Treasurer Sobieski by the Ninety-fourth District Court grand jury. Alleged conversions total $9 50 and include county bonds valued at $1 0 0 0 each. Witnesses include County Auditor Garvey County Judge Wurznach and commissioners Fe Uhr Maverick Jr and Trawalter and Sheriff Hausser.

Jos So Weski Dearlict Court Witlesses Edgar Q. Garvey William A. Wurznach Robert Fe Uhr Albert Maverick Jr Alsbert G. Trawalter Alabert Heueser Sobiecki Bexeh Ronmty Thames Leighton Hobleski Garvey Commissioners’ Court Sweet Box San Antonio Loan Trust Company

Convenient apartments advertise rates in Hehe Pinesified area

Fragmented listing shows numerous apartment prices per week or month across multiple locations with varied terms and unclear names. The ad mentions matinee times and a real estate style catalog including monthly and weekly rates, but details are garbled and inconsistent across entries.

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