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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1932

Page

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Sensational Readabout of Florida Crops and Public Affairs

Article by Arthur Brisbane surveys travel from Miami to New York noting diverse crops such as cotton oranges and sweet potatoes in Florida. It contrasts prairie chickens in Nebraska and recalls Coolidge tariff remarks while mentioning public figures Hoover and Borah and oddball predictions about the end of the world.

Florida Georgia Savannah Egypt Mesopotamia Clermont Press E. W. Pope Calvin Coolidge Coolidge Hoover Bochewell Senator Borah Robert Holdt

Prison Guard Describes Death of Inmate at Sunbeam Camp

Jacksonville reporting on October 13 details George W. Courson former Captain of guards at Sunbeam prison camp testifying about the death of Arthur Maillefert. Courson described confrontations over Maillefert saying he served his sentence and requests to be killed. He recounted finding a knife in Maillefert’s box and threatening to die rather than kill him.

Jacksonville Fla George W. Courson Sunbeam Arthur Maillcfert Courson Georgia Florida Hig Ie J. F. Baker Maillefert Gourson Denmark Mailiefert Jersey Mallefert Coursatt Kum Gata Coursan Ers Goard Jie Whersey

Weather Forecast For East Texas Shows Warm Weekend

Forecasts indicate Thursday night clouds with increasing cloudiness and a low around 62. Friday should reach about 84 with light to moderate southerly winds. Wednesday high near 79 and Thursday night expected showers with cooler morning, around 62.

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Swallows Razor Blade and Lives to Tell the Tale

A Sydney man named Pugh reportedly swallowed a razor blade during a kitchen incident. He rushed to a hospital where doctors found no internal injury. authorities say the blade did not nick him and he felt largely unscathed.

Sydney Oct. W Pugh Pugti

Discrimination on Ballots Charged by People's Party

Washington report says the Peoples party accuses major parties of ballot discrimination as it seeks presidential electors on official ballots. The group argues violations of the Constitution require it to file electors in 23 states while Republicans and Democrats file theirs. The Des Moines convention opens October 18 to choose a candidate.

People’s Party Washington DB. G The Peoples Party Ls Sdiz Des Moines

Snake blamed in nitro explosion fatal to Sooner

Sapulpa Oklahoma February 19 investigators theorize a snake caused a massive nitroglycerin blast that killed Oscar Bond owner of the plant. A large water container carcass was found near the scene and authorities say the reptile may have struck as Bond picked up a nitro container, causing it to explode.

Snake Sapulpa Okla Get Oscar Bond Burid

Suspects Held in Taxicab Killing Near Sand Springs

Tulsa dispatch reports two men were arrested near Aston as suspects in the slaying of J W Don Trimble a young taxicab driver whose body was found on the Arkansas river bank near Sand Springs earlier in the week Trimble listed as a farmer and Oklahoma A and M honor student.

Tulsa Okla Aston J W Don Trimble Arkansas Rive Sand Springs Trimble Oklahoma M. Honor Sidenk

Oil Firms Increase Prices In October Move

Tulsa reports two Midcontinent refiners announce crude price hikes. Continental Oil of Barnesville will raise prices to a new level to meet Pure Oil of Chicago effective October 14.

Tulsa Okla Continental Oil Company Barnesville Pure Oi Company Chicago

Man Caught After Escape in 1898

United States marshal Donma ReLver reports the recapture of W Kirby, a woman who escaped four years ago while being transported from Port Binith Arkansas to the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth. She was recaptured today by Leavenworth police.

Tophe A. Coh Donma ReLver United States Leavenworth W. Kirby Port Binith Ark Teavenswort

Company to Start on Five Day Week

A New York firm announces plans to begin a five day work week effective soon. The report notes management aims to improve productivity and employee welfare while maintaining output levels amid changing labor trends.

New York m—Sa Ons Vilaauint Corporation Ams Amineed Thet Beeliti Novenybay Omaraliona Ramon Sane Willy

Smith Plans Speeches for Party Tours

Former Governor Alfred E. Smith plans six campaign speeches for Democratic state and national tickets in New England New Jersey and New York starting next week. The first talks are slated for Tammany Hall October 12 with further stops in Newark Boston Providence Albany and Buffalo ending October 28. The plan follows Smith's reconciliation with Franklin D Roosevelt and details on speech topics were not specified.

New York Alfred E. Stith New England New Jersey New York State Tammany Hall Newark Smith Boston Providence R. I Albany Smuth

Missing San Angelo children baffle local officers

San Angelo officers report no clues on Wednesday afternoon disappearance of Glenn Winks Jr eight and his sister Al Marie ten after they entered a car near a local school. Mrs Fau and the children recently arrived from San Antonio. The husband, estranged, resides in Los Angeles.

San Angelo Glennwinks Jr Almarie

Fire Prevention Week Exhibition Drill Planned by Fire Department

Firemen to present an exhibition drill and band concert at Abcon Station on Thursday. Chief J G Farran Ralph Durkee and Commissioner Fu Wright will speak. Speakers to visit schools Friday and the entire department to train Saturday.

Thurssday J. G. Farran Ralph Durkee Fu Wright Olot

Laporte Banker Taken by Death

Cyrus K. Glaske about 56, president of the Louorie Texas Trust National Bank, died today at his home near Laporte, Texas from a heart attack. He was a writer with ties to Newark, New Jersey and Taed Teed Br] Tanavie store isle.

Houston Cyrus K. Glaske Louorie Texas Trst National King's Fen Sen Dnenta Bay Laporte Newark Tanavie

Pity the Poor Little Pig in Eagle Rescue Tale

An account from Buffalo Hat,Wy recounts John Mulcahey’s pig being carried aloft by an American eagle. Mulcahey witnessed the bird perched high, with the pig in its clutches, and no shotgun shot brought down the bird. The eagle, a female, measured six feet four inches between wing tips.

John Mulcahey Um Nage Mulcahey

Schreiner Woman Dies in Kerrville Home

Mrs. Ju A Schreiner 37 died of a heart attack suffered ten days earlier in Kerrville. Wife of Lows A Schreiner banker and daughter of Capt. Charles Schreiner, she was raised in San Antonio. Survived by husband, a daughter Mrs. E B Partutt Jr of Kerrville, two sisters Mrs Cyrus Dolph Portland Oregon and Mrs Dudley Fitts Los Angeles, and a brother H B Silver San Antonio. Funeral services to be held tomorrow at home.

Kerrville Ju -A. Schreiner Lows A. Schreiner Charles Schreiner San Antonio Schreiner E. B. Partultt Jr Cyrus Dolph Portland, Or Dudley Fitts Los Angeles H. B Silver Towers

Arlen Foils Kidnap Plot Near Hollywood Home

Film star Richard Arlen avoided an apparent kidnap attempt while walking from the studio. He noticed two men following him and, at a lonely spot, the pursuers tried to force him into a car. Arlen escaped, armed himself at home, and alerted police as a radio patrol unit arrived, causing the pursuing vehicle to vanish.

Hollywood Calif INS Richard Arlen Arlen Jobyna Ralston Arien

Creighton Speaks to Exchange Club in San Antonio

Creighton, supervising agent for the district, addressed the weekly San Antonio Exchange Club meeting at the Plaza hotel Tanksday morning. He served as chief witness in the joint office custody case, outlining key points of the matter.

Creighton Exchange Club HLS San Anonio Exchange Ette Plaza Hotel

Missouri Jury Delivers Life Term in Kearney Killing

In Carrollton Missouri on Ont. 13 Tom Richards of Excelsior Springs was convicted of first degree murder for the fatal shooting at Kearney of Arnest Rare. He was sentenced to life imprisonment by the court.

Carrollton Tom Richards Excelsior Springs Murdey Kearney

Campaign Literature Tablets for Students in Little Rock

Campaign materials were converted into tablets for school children in Little Rock as a substitute for printed literature. The effort aimed to aid families unable to purchase school supplies, with most tablets printed on a single side and distributed statewide.

Little Rock Ark Get Mys Maltie Carneway Instauliinier Ans Sk Was Lennneel Tady Jefferson Eamily Chlidren Mleras Mra. Garaway United State

Indicted magnate Samuel Insull refuses passport surrender

In Athens Samuel Insull, the former utilities magnate, is formally urged by American authorities to hand over his passport. He has placed the document with his lawyer to avoid sequestration and may travel only with permission, while Mrs Insull plans to join him in Paris before accompanying their son to the United States.

Athens Greese Ool Samuel Insull Wader Chicago Greece INS Saniel Insuli Armerican Regation Edwin A. Pitt Insull Christos Ladas Leland’ Morris Watlatres Pul Destracted Insul Tnaud United States Tnsoll Chicagoan Paris Peemit Samuel Insull Jr Young Insull

Italian Inn Keeper Fined for Not Reporting Insull Visit

A hotel proprietor was fined for failing to report the presence of Sam Insull, a guest at the establishment. He claimed clerical error and said he instructed staff to file the form at a police station, but the mistake led to the penalty.

Boniface Samuel Insull Insull Insill Mr. Unsull Pel

Insull Family Faces Legal Actions Amid Health News

Mrs. Insull shows improvement in health after family worry while creditors seek petitions against Samuel Insull and brother Marlin. Depositions and presidential warrants are planned to support extended investigations into embezzlement and larceny, with extradition talks for Martin Insull paused awaiting warrants.

Chicago Tasull Samuel Inaul Ils Marlin Faen Weil Iy Extyndi Samuel Inand

Democrats Claim RF C Loans Help Hoover

Democratic claims that Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans totaling 102000000 to California projects were issued to influence President Hoover’s reelection surfaced as Representative Joseph P. Byrns of Tennessee, chair of the House Appropriations Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said he had received information that some Western loans were made under political pressure.

R.F.C Hoover Washington B. C USI Reconstruction Finance Corporation California Joseph P. Byrns Tennessee Byrns House Appropriations Committee Democratic Nations Congressional Campaign Committee

Sparring Partner Murdered On Brightly Lit Avenue

John Grosso, former sparring partner of Gene Tunney and Jack Sharkey, was killed on a brightly lit Craman street as he walked home from a dance. He sustained four gunshot wounds and died at the scene. Police believe the shooting involved racketeers and pistols.

Mount Vsrnon N.Y Bulleis John Grosso Gene They Jack Sharkey Dance

Manchu official slain in Heilung kiang province attack

Manchukuo privy council officer Yi-Hsng Hall was mortally wounded during dinner when he was hacked with an ax by General Chen Shich-Yurv who has succeeded General Ma Chan-Shan as governor of Heilung kiang province.

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Eamon de Valera to Celebrate Birthday in Dublin

The article notes Eamon de Valera birthday events in Dublin amid ongoing tensions with Britain over retaliatory trade measures between Fasland and the Freetale.

Eamon de Valera Dublin Free State London Fasland Freetale

Nov 6 Named as Dry's Prayer Day

New York news reports Rev William Shafe Chase announced that 20 dry leaders from six states met to endorse a resolution calling for November 6 as a day for fasting and prayer in support of prohibition efforts.

Drys New York William Shafe Chase

Massacre and Battle on Jolo Island Amid Moro Clash

On October 13 at Bud Panamao in Jolo Island Philippine forces led by Col. L R Stevens attacked Moro strongholds after an ambush killed constables and left survivors wounded. Forty Filipino constabulary and Moro fighters died or were wounded as the Moros were routed in a bloody eight hour fight. Officials say the drive to pacify the area will continue.

Manila al Bud Panamao Yolo Jolo Tarrate Kiram Chicago Cogefel L. R. Stevens Vetecan Unia Sumarcas

Unclear OCR Fragment Highlights Renting Notices

Fragmentary OCR text mentions rental notices and tenant related terms with scattered names and locations. The readable portions suggest a local notice about housing or moving, but specific actions, dates, or parties are not clear enough for detailed facts.

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