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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1932

Page

2

Roosevelt Leads Hoover In National Poll, New York Report Says

The Literary Digest presidential poll shows Roosevelt leading Hoover in the nation with 58.5 percent of 1,083,634 votes counted. Hoover holds 39.48 percent with 781,431 votes. Socialist candidate Norman Thomas gains 5.56 percent with 196,052 votes. Returns from 38 states indicate Roosevelt gains support in California and several others, while Hoover remains strongest in New England and New Jersey. Roosevelt carries California by about 2 to 3, and extends lead in the home state.

New York Roosevelt Hoover Elestoral College Presidené “Hoaver Nermin Thombs New England New Jersey California Hubert Intiens Meine New Hampshire Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Rooetvelt Californ Lome Haager Roosevelt Rica Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Delamereon Florida Tiaho FBR Diana Wellees Siek Kansas Kentucky Leawisiana Maine Maryland Iss Michigan Minnesota New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Hhode Island Lee South Vermont

Geologists Meet at Laredo With 110 Attendees

LAREDO Oct 15 A regional geology convention of the San Antonio Geological Society drew more than 110 members and guests. Ed W Owen of San Antonio served as president, with speakers including W G Kane of Saltillo and Guy B Glerhart of Laredo. The group planned a four day Mexican excursion toward Monterey and nearby geological study sites.

Laredo San Antonio Geological Society Josh Higat Ed W. Owen San Antonio W. G. Kane i Saltillo Mexico Guy B. Glerhart Frank M. Gutsendaner Drabde Olin G. Bell Jack E. Ghaw Monterey T. J. Galbreath Sann Antonio Rio Grande Mrn Terey Thay Geltiilo

Accountants of Texas Convene in Dallas

U T J A Phil Ups of Houston was elected president of the Texas Society of Public Accountants at the annual convention. E W Goodson of Plain was named vice president, P Milledge of Houston secretary treasurer, with Forrest Mathis Dallas W F Carter Austin George Arminiad Houston George N Kirby Fort Worth W B Atkins Sant Antonio A E Myles Wichita Falls and J B Bixter El Paso named directors. Quick LIQUIMATION Ind Oct 15 HH B Harseil escapes a stalled car wreck and sells the discarded wreckage and gasoline to bystanders before a train arrives.

Fort Worth Atkmey Sant Antonio A. E. Myles Wichita Falls Ind Harseil

Unclear weather and civic notes with scattered data

Fragmented OCR text shows weather figures and multiple names, places, and events but is largely unreadable. The readable portions reference precipitation, temperatures, and various proper nouns, including people and locations, yet lack coherent structure or a clear single event to summarize.

Straw Ballot Universal Service

Revised tabulations from the nationwide presidential poll conducted by the San Antonio Light in cooperation with Hearst papers show state by state Roosevelt and Hoover support, subdivided by men and women, and indicate potential electoral votes for each candidate.

Universal Service Washington, D. C San Antonio Light Hearst United States Houser Roosevelt

Moro Outlaw Truce Sought Near Tayungan Village

Moros and constabulary clashed as talks were urged to end bloodshed near Tayungan Village. Teopsin Gyingona, head of the bureau, said a truce is hoped to bring surrender without further fighting after ambushes that killed several troopers and a commissioned officer.

Jolo Tayungan John Teopsin Gyingona Thuradiay Thyungama

Albania King Grants Life Terms to Seven Treason Defendants

In Albania, King Zog commuted the death sentences of seven of 49 intellectuals accused of plotting against the throne. The move, believed to avert a blood feud, sentenced the men to life imprisonment after a recent treason trial left 14 still convicted.

Uasana Pinania Albania Zog

British Labor Leader Deported From Belfast Riots

British left wing labor figure Tom Mann arrived in Belfast to organize a general strike amid earlier riots by unemployed workers. Police sent him back to England after he served as political pallbearer at a victim’s funeral yesterday and was arrested.

Belfast Northern Ireland Tom Mann England Yes Lerdey

Blood donors urged for World War veteran in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City October 15. Two hundred volunteers offered blood for Robert F P Moss 43 World War veteran critically ill. Moss wife appeals for blood. A number of volunteers were selected after tests and transfusions will be made today.

Oklahoma City Two Jimy Piersons

Stricken Marquis Remains Unchanged

The edition reports no change in the condition of Marquis Thonl de Castel Jane, reportedly afflicted by bronchitis and paralysis. The item notes medical updates from Chicago and mentions physicians and institutions connected to the case and the 37 October schedule.

Thonl de Castel Jane

Blockade Ordered on Yugoslavian Lika Province Coasts

An Italian report from Piume dated October 18 says a strict blockade was declared along the Adriatic coast of Lika, center of the Croatian independence movement. Destroyers and searchlights patrol 6% miles, with orders to fire on ships that do not halt. The move aims to halt arms smuggling amid regional tensions.

Piume Italy Lika Sysak Adriatic Noastime

Tight Poll Race In Iowa Presidential Contest

OWA presents a tight poll race in Iowa with Roosevelt holding about 58 percent of ballots and Hoover near 42. Polls show week to week shifts from one to four points, but Roosevelt maintains a lead as results from September to October narrow the contest. The Des Moines speech appears not to have triggered a large party shift back to Hoover.

Colee Morgan Walter Mercia Ashington D. C Towa Antable Light Hearst Morning Evendny United States Rooeevelt Rooevelt Hoover Rooceveld Roosevelt Des Moines

Ziegfeld’s Mother Reacts to Son’s Death in Coma

In Chicago, Mrs Ziegfeld Sr aged 84 remains unaware of the death of her famous son Florenz Ziegfeld Sr died after illness. She has lived in the same house here for fifty years and has been in a coma for months.

Ziegfeld Cricago Orb Plorens Ziegfeld Sr Fla Chicago

Opera Broadcasts From San Francisco Opera House

Californians gather for the opening of San Francisco's new opera house as La Tosca is staged with a network telecast starting at 10:30. Gentano Bierols directs. stars include Claudia Muzio and Alfreda Gandolfi. NBC concert and silent film highlights also feature in a California night on the National network.

J. H. M'Lean San Francisco Municipel Opera House Pragini Hollywood Ernc Rapes NBC California Rational Network Ted Fierita Ms Orchestra WOAT Hal Kemp Chicago Evelyn Herbert Robert Halliday New York

Radio Programs Schedule On KTSS Saturday Lineup

A detailed reading of KTSS Saturday programming lists a long series of musical acts, orchestra performances, and variety segments. The schedule includes performances by Ollf orchesvea, Lee Sims, Colleen Ina, Troy Floyf, and Anthony orchestra along with multiple daily time slots and program blocks across the day.

Mannerleg Ollf Orchesvea P. O-Saup Leah Riloczeten Nowa Tiuehes P. me—Hulel Tesyayue Teague Lee Sims Dance Howe M—Sl Pteaen Hotel Oreh Kew Ban Macinte Nawe NA Kmag Iis Ilachetee ro—Lee Moree Rachida Bvaning Denea Low Alamit'a Orebentes Goohue Thuy mivBt Anthony Orchestra me—Vaputer Mayfield Dicorns Roronia

Inca Dreams and Desert Skies From a Far-Ahead Note

A travel diary style dispatch from Antofagasta describing Tacna Arica history, a desert crossing near Death Valley, and thoughts on rain, altitude, and a remote mining camp. The writer mentions being the only American not sent by the U.S. government and reflects on the Peruvian border era and high altitude fatigue.

Antofagasta Peru Cubile Tacna Arkat Death Valley California U. S Milraic Chik Upshaw Pecu Ted Inca

Widow asserts son died not by his own hand

Mrs. George A. Davidson Br. of New York arrived in Los Angeles to witness the inquest into the death of her son, George Davidson, a film shale employee. She denied self-inflicted death, noting notes suggesting suicide were found in his apartment. Constance Smith, formerly of Dallas, was present when Davidson shot himself.

Los Angeles George A. Davidson New York George Davidson Ticadey Constance Smith Ot Dalise

Plan to Reward Public Service Is Endorsed by Club

The Kiwanis club endorsed a plan to form a community service commission to recognize outstanding public deeds. The initiative originated with the president's council of 27 civic groups and was presented at a noon meeting at Nix Hospital. Speakers included T Fred Eving, Ellen Laoise Brient, and others.

Kiwanis Club Abe Kinaaldns Fridey Nix Hospital Duck Watts William F. Bates Nix Professional T Fred Eving Club Ellen Laoise Brient Bates

Bullington Shifts Toward Houston Rally Tonight

Beeville Oct 14 Orville Bullington Republican nominee for governor moved toward Houston for a rally and completed campaigns through the lower Rio Grande valley with visits to Corpus Christi Kingsville and Beeville. He attacked his Democratic opponent Miriam A Ferguson calling her a proxy candidate because her running mate James P. Penguson would be real governor if elected.

Beeville Houston Orville Bullington Rapub- Nean Rio Grande Valley Corpus Christi Kingsville Miriam A. Ferguson James FR. Penguson

Roosevelt to Aid Hoover in Philippines Address

Theodare Roosevelt as governor general will deliver a Republican campaign address October 25 in support of President Hoover. The address will be transmitted to the continental United States by shock wave radio and broadcast over a national hookup.

Teddy Roosevelt Hoover Manila Theodare Roosevelt The Philippines Pres- Went Haver Roosevelt Whay Hattle Continental United States

Anti-Marriage Order Signed by Navy Official

A new navy general order prohibits marriage by naval academy graduates within two years after departure. The action, signed today by Secretary Adams, marks a policy tightening amid reports of tensions at the capital.

Washington, D, C Navy Naval Academy Anapolios War Aecratary Adams

Roosevelt Prepares Speeches for Southern Tour

In quiet surroundings at his country estate Governor Roosevelt works on speeches for a tour into the South and the Midwest. He plans a bonus declaration timing and details may be decided during preparation with advisers Moley and Robinson.

Mr. Roosevelt Arkansas Congress Raymond Moley Cal Jurabia University Gov Albany New York Roosevelt Pittsburgh Lola Baltimore

Opponents Gather Data to Fight Cotton Rate Change

Opponents from Interior Texas and Oklahoma press for limiting uncompressed cotton rates to gulf ports. They present testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission and Texas Railroad Commission as hearings resume Monday. Fort Worth and Denver City Railway and Burlington Northern lines support the application.

Dallas Texas Oklahoma Gulf Interstate Commerce Commission Texas Railroad Commission Examiner GO H. Mattingly Texas Railroad Commisalariem Lou Smith Ernest O. Thompson Fort Worth Denver

Boston to Hear Al Roosevelt Soon

Boston officials announced that Alfred E. Smith and Franklin D. Roosevelt would visit Massachusetts within two weeks. Democratic leaders, including state committee chair Joseph A. Maynard, said Roosevelt would speak at the Boston Arena on October 27 with Smith appearing four days later.

Boston Alfred ©. Smith Franklin D. Roosevelt Massachusetts Democratic State Committee Joseph A. Maynard Slate South Roosevelt

Post to Hold Meeting at Gunter Hotel

The Travelers' Protective Association schedules its regular meeting in the Orient room at the Gunter hotel at 7 PM Saturday. Silt hold ths regular sem Rentity sentence appears in OCR with garbled text.

Gunter Peat D Travelers’ Protective Association Orentat Gunter Hotel

New Use For Hyddhanth In Pittsburgh Water Crisis

Pittsburgh residents face water shutoffs for non payment as 400 families await relief. Officials announce a novel solution with corn street hydrants supplying water two hours daily, while the fire age will be opened for limited use each day.

Pittsburgh

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