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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1932

Page

2

Fire Trucks Speed to San Antonio Arsenal Test

Seven city fire trucks rushed to the San Antonio Arsenal on South Flores Street in a staged alert during Fire Prevention Week. Maj. G. M. Roberts and Fire Chief J. G. Sarran supervised the exercise, with engines arriving within one to one and a half minutes. Chief Sarran praised the arsenal’s precautions as an inspection followed.

San Antonio Arsenal G. M. Roberts Arsenal J. G. Sarran South Flores Street No. 12 South Flores Central Fire Station No. 7 Sation Saul Alamo Street Sarran Arsenal Builiines Roberts Arsenal Tire Department

Loyalty urged at Ferguson rally in San Antonio

Mrs Guida Nalle of Austin urged a straight Democratic ticket from constable to president at a harmony luncheon in the Menger Hotel that drew about 200 Democrats from San Antonio and nearby areas. Speakers included John K Weber and state Senator Margie Neal who outlined campaign strategy to back Roosevelt and Garner and urged support for Mrs Ferguson for governor.

Ouida Nalle Miriam A. Ferguson Harmony Tally Menger Hotel Nalle Dick Tullis Ferguson San Antonio John, K. Weber Bexar County Weber Sid King 0. M. Farnsworth Farnsworth Tesas T Isme Jacob Rubiola G. M. Chambers Teo Callan Frank C. Davis Sterling U. S Davis Texas Margie Neal Carthage Nations Roosevelt Garnee Farmer Rapehera James Young George Catkhis New York National Democratic Malle W. A. Wurzbach

Democrats Open Fund Drive After Big Pep Rally in Texas

Democrats gathered in Bon Antonio for a district wide fund drive to support the Roosevelt Garner campaign with a $25,000 quota. In a Crystal ballroom banquet over 200 party leaders, including many women, heard speakers urge unity and party regularity to defeat Ferguson. Leaders named commissions for medal sales and districtwide efforts run through election week with a victory banquet planned for next Saturday.

Bon Antonio Temtery Fourteenth Congressional District Gunter Hotel John K. Weber Bexar County Ghalimoo Roosevelt Garner Weber A. J. Wirtz Bucquin C. M Chambers Sterling Democrats Miriam A. Ferguson Frank C. Davis Foy Miller Noona Texas Democraic National Executive Committee Texan Frank ©. Davis Margin Neal Carthage George C. Gallins New York Democratic Ext Lite Manttes Sermlor Neal Miller Tewis Hugh Sutherland Nueers County Bill Murray Wilson County E King Mary King Robbie James Harley

Appellate Court Upholds Sterling Decision In Texas Race

An appellate court this morning affirmed judge Sterling's decision in the Texas governors contest. Five people heard the final verdict as Clerk Axul Phliquisk read the court's sentiment, upholding previous rulings in the dispute between Governor Birrling and the Democratic nominee Mrs. Mitinm A. Porguron.

Anstin Vinge Ferguson Texas Axul Philquisk Smdr Istriel Nidge Raobertson Birrling Mitinm A Porguron

Discord In Salvation Army Captain Parker’s Family

In a Salvation Army note of discord the Parker family of eight is portrayed as a musical unit. Captain Parker and Mrs Parker direct the group with guitar and instruments including alto horns cornet and bass drum. The children assist in fundraising concerts and relief work as winter campaigns unfold. The article notes extensive annual relief efforts with hundreds of families aided daily and thousands of meals served.

H. Parker Salvation Army Mattie Low Davie Tinally Captain Parker

Eighteen Miners Jailed After Oklahoma Fight

Eighteen striking miners were jailed in Meade, Oklahoma, following a clash near Pittsburg yesterday. Two non union workers were severely beaten as they quit work for the day. One man reportedly suffered serious injuries from a packed attack.

Mealesver Okla Pittsburg Yealerdey

Eight jurors chosen for Hamby trial in San Marcos

In San Marcos on October 12, jurors were seated for the trial of W. H. Hamby charged with the murder of BI Porter, a young painter. The selection process moved quickly as the case proceeded, with potential jurors screened and a defendant awaiting opening statements.

Hamby San Marcos Nodatray Sar W. H. Hamby BI Porter Lash

Missouri Governor Candidate Dies in Kansas City

Francis M. Wilton, Democratic nominee for Missouri governor, died today in Kansas City. The Democratic state committee will meet within 12 days to select a successor and name a candidate for governor to succeed him.

Kansas City Ofh Jefferson Arry Francis M. Wilson Democratic State Committee

Hoover Credited With Saving U.S. Economy

Representative James G. Strong of Kansas, ranking Republican on the Banking and Currency Committee, issued a statement crediting President Hoover with averting the greatest financial crisis the nation has faced. The notice appears amid an assortment of classified ads in the edition.

Hoover U.S. Chicago James G. Strong Kansen National House of Representatives

Illness hits Ohio orphans home. 117 affected

In Xenia Ohio on October 12 117 children ten from a strange illness plus 13 nurses and staff of physicians at the Ohio Sob ers and Baltory Orphans home worked to prevent serious results. The outbreak spread Sunday and Monday with diarrhea while 600 other children and 200 workers were unaffected. Immediate testing of food water and supplies found no clue to the cause. Dr A C Messenger a resident physician suggested candy or fruit brought by visitors may be responsible.

Xenia Ohio Ohio Sobers Baltory A. C. Messenger

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