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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1932

Page

4

Court declares contest to determine party winner

Governor Sterling’s election contest in Texas faced delays and mootness issues as the court ruled it could not decide in time to place the Democratic nominee on the ballot. The case challenged 50000 illegal Ferguson votes and her eligibility, while noting contestants may sue within 30 days of certification.

Shaw Sterling Sterling Ferguson Sterling Cold W. F. Robertson Jamee E. Ferguece Texas Senate Panhandle James Ferguson Elijanetesue Dan Moody Robertson

Hearst’s Views on France Spark Uproar at San Simeon

French readers report William Randolph Hearst’s message praising America and inviting a French government visit while denying anti France sentiment. The piece relays debates over Versailles and U.S. positions, noting Hearst’s stance on Franco american relations and press influence.

Yanch San Simeon William Randolph Hearst

Drop of A F C Loans in Past Months Noted

Washington Oct reports a sharp fall in Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans this year with applications declining since July. Most funds went to railroads banks and large finance firms with only limited use for self liquidating projects and few contracts yet let for construction.

A.F.C Washington, D. C Finance Corporation Isene Aince Tune R.fc California San Frantco Bay Southern California Mississippi River New Orlegos Publc South Trimble House of Representatives Reconstruction Finance Corporation Trimble

Bomb Fuse Cap Accident Injures Youth at Alberts Street

A boy about years old at 311 Alberts street was burnt on the face and hands when a fuse cap believed from an airplane bomb exploded while he hammered it. He was taken to Robert B. Green hospital for treatment.

Jake Jackson Alberts Street Robert B. Green Hospital

Relief Drive Report Planned by Central Relief Committee

The Central Relief Committee will hear progress on the $70,000 drive and a request for $300,000 from Gov. Sterling. Meeting at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Saturday at 10 a.m. executive secretary K B Wendler announced Youngs Crook will outline drive plans for the October 16 start. W C Johnson, general chairman, will report on the government request.

R. G. Sterling W. C. Johnson Central Relief, Committee

Insull Granted Bail in Insull Case at Old County Courthouse

In a hearing that began at 10:30 a m in the old county courthouse Judge Holmes granted bail for Samuel Insull after arguments by counsel including Eli Apron Jack Boys and J C McRuer United States Fidelity and Guaranty faced scrutiny of its surety The judge set November 4 as the next appearance date Insull described jail conditions as terrible and weary states his finances and ailing wife add to his distress and he will remain under bond in pending further proceedings

Wilson United States America Mr. Hearst France Europe Mussolini Poland Ita Germany Atlantic Caillaux Churchill Berenger Mellon Senate Washington Hearst Ment Insull Old County Holmes Eli M. Apron Chicago Jack Boys Barrie J. C McRuer King's Counsel Toronto Martin Josuit Wes Mov Dr. C 8. Wainwright Orillls Ont Ansull W. ©. Little

Marble Board Injunction 15 Declared In Federal Court

Federal Judge Diva West dissolved the temporary restraining order on marble game boards tied to the Whiffle Game patent dispute. The Automatic Industries of Youngstown claimed local makers violated patent rights, while Ohio firms argued delays harmed financial interests. A hearing set for October 11 and possible trial in judge’s chambers.

Federal District DiVa ‘West Battle N West Automatic Industries Youngstown Oliv Sudge West Iaw R. J. McMillan Ohio Company D. Franklin Spears San Antonio Tauk Spears Weat J. E. Tonnhill Ponahill

Funeral Held for Maryland Solon

Governor Albert C. Tilitlehle, Mayor Howare Jackson, members of Congress and the diplomatic corps attended funeral services today for Representative J. Charles Linthicum, Democrat, Maryland's senior representative, in Washington.

Puneral Maryland Baltimore Albert C. Tiltehle Howare Jackson Congress Diplomatic Corps Washington J. Charles Linthicun Marysland

Bandits Shot in Cleveland Jewelry Store Hold Up

Five persons, including two policemen, were wounded when two bandits robbed a downtown Cleveland jewelry firm. The gunfight ended with the bandits wounded and two suspected accomplices arrested after a high speed chase. Police identified Herbert Quinlan, 32, and detective Fred Basler among the wounded.

Cleveland w.Jowele Agh East Bidg Police Aaid Dn W Herbert Quinlan Fred Basler

Fatal San Antonio car crash claims two lives

One woman, Fannie Bataan, 24, dies from injuries after being struck near her home on South St Marys. Douglas B. Ettle, 23, a Travers Hotel clerk, is critically injured after his car collides head on with a southbound street car on Broadway. Ettle was hurled through the windshield and hospitalized in serious condition. doctors fear he may not survive.

Ben Antonio Fannie Bataan St. Mary's Street Santa Rosa Infirmary Iurles Douglas B. Ettle Eighth Street Travers ‘Hotel Robart A. Green

Two Visitors Robbed by Street Prowlers on East Martin Street

Two visitors fall prey to street robbers after a lure to a job in the 400 block of East Martin Street. John T Touchstone of Laurel Mississippi and Homer Tillie of Temple Texas were assaulted and robbed. Touchstone lost 38 dollars and an overcoat. Tillie was slugged and robbed of 12 dollars.

East Martin Street John T. Touchstone Laurel Miss Pallee Homer D. Tiliey Temple Texas Santo Alamo Willite

Lottery War in San Antonio Court of Inquiry

In San Antonio a court of inquiry probes a suspected lottery racket. Witnesses called for Monday include Bert Johnson who says the syndicate is owned by Charles Bellinger and associates. Immunity may be granted to salesmen in exchange for evidence against the alleged organizers.

San Antonio Grover Morria Justice of the Peace John ¥. Onton Morris Tia Debson

Beeville Funeral Service for N B Walker

Funeral services for N B Walker Beeville funeral director who died Saturday will be held Monday at Beeville Methodist Church. He is survived by his widow two sons Curtis and Jesse two sisters Mrs C O Haynie San Antonio Mrs H H Chandler Dallas and three brothers. The Rev F B Beall will officiate.

Beeville Walker Curtis Jesse C. O. Haynie San Antonio H. H. Chandler Dallas Ohio F. B. Beall Beevie Methodist Church Pelate

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