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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1932
Page
11
A garbled report hints at a plaza scene around seven and mentions police chief von Kildays discussing an efficient officer who fired from a shop. It implies a sensational offstage drama and a financial claim tied to a family. the text is rough and inconclusive.
The report describes a man under narcotics restraint who fired to stop a fleeing individual and then wandered, talking to himself as officers observed. It notes peddlers ignoring signs and selling branded cigarettes at inflated prices, with some peddlers hawking stamps and books at cut rates during rounds around damaged buildings and a Cuba observation from Captain W. U Cain.
A garbled column recaps varied items from arts to science humor. Mentions San Antonio misfitted with vin a few months ago, Ackerman changing stance on studies under Frederic Aboat, and a city recreation department play tied to a state tournament. Also notes artist Peter Holmstedt as colony honoree and sketches by Frank Taro and Mario Gonzales. A legal quarrel over Earth’s age disrupts Princetons Inns and Feld’s disputing figures.
World circling cyclists Zoltan Sidkowsky and Gyula Baryka aged 20 and 2 arrive in San Juan for a brief test before continuing toward Mexico. They have logged about 90000 miles on their all-terrain bike voyage from Budapest Hungary, visiting many continents since August 1928. They plan to travel from here to Mexico City and onward through Central America and into South America, then Bolivia or the Amazon region, aiming for a future crossing to Europe after completing further jungle routes.
In a federal court trial, Henry M. Puryear faces counts for buying morphine and selling narcotics through doctors. Witness Helen Garcia testified about encounters at Dr. Stansell’s office and a drug store run, amid heated exchanges as prosecutors seek ties to seven prominent San Antonio physicians facing related narcotic charges.
A Victoria municipal suit over a contract for bond‑funded projects ends with the city denying authority to cancel or replace the agreement. Two engineers sue for fourteen thousand dollars in damages after the city repudiates the contract. The appellate court upholds a trial ruling, stating a new administration cannot retroactively void it.
Washington Oct 19 Representative John Q Tilson Republican Connecticut signed from the house effective December. He notified Speaker Garner that he sent his resignation to the governor of Connecticut in line with an announced intention made a week ago.
Rail service proposal outlines freight movement to and from Houston with potential benefits for docks at Horton. The plan, attributed to Hy Ay Leefflar and Apia, lists Ronen freight agent for the Boulhorn Pacific Nnen, as the coordinating body for shipments.
Flames of unknown origin started behind William Parkers barber shop at 620 East Commerce, damaging the barber shop for 50 dollars, Joe Thawipson battery shop 50 dollars, two vacant offices 25 dollars, J. K. Kifer stand 25 dollars, and slight damage at AH Davis and McElroys tailor shop on East Commerce Street.
Amateur astronomer Duekler Jr. reports Venus and Jupiter, the solar system's two brightest planets, will make a close morning conjunction Thursday. Their glow will outlast dawn as they approach, with a separation about one fourth the apparent diameter of the Beser vise, and Venus will be full of duplicity.
The Jennings family of Virginia and related lineages will convene Sunday October 24 at Plaza hotel for the third annual reunion. Attendees include individuals linked to Ireland Russia and the United States, with plans to hear reports on family history, notable achievements, and regional histories. The event features speeches, a weight-throw demonstration, and social hours, highlighting a long lineage spanning Americas and Europe.
Sarazen and Olver defeated Eddie Johnson and DA Garze 4 up in an 18 hole match at Amarilin Country Club. Sarazen posted 77 after a 28-39-77 round as the field trailed closely. He will pair with Tom Lally at Willow Springs in San Antonio on October 25 against Reuben Albaugh and Jimmy Morgan.
In Warsaw on October 19 9 Jon Hue scelicki Poland’s Olympic champion defeated Volmacl Iso-Holld of Finland in a 5000 meter race. The Polish star finished in 14 41 8 13 far from the world record 14 28 2.
Jones, head of the FBI in Dallas, returns from a two month Alaska inspection tour of federal enforcement personnel. He reports no crime wave and notes climate limits crime. He says the Eskimo climate and smaller population influence crime rates there.
Three women light a new serial with Pali Betwit cited as a leading interpreter, marking a notable moment in the literary scene. The event underscores increasing recognition for diverse voices in interpretation and critique.
Brendy gall that carried him to the finals of the Southwest Texas Oi Men's galf tournament gave Buck Haworth the championship in the 3¢-hole final match played against E. Z. Rubiamen at Willow Springs Wednesday, Haworth scoring a 4 and 3 victory. A banquet followed the finals with prizes from the Petroleum club and local sponsors, recognizing Haworth, Rubiamen, Blanchard, and others for top flights and high scores. Bastrop reports a strong season in baseball, 23 wins in 25 games, with captain B. Schaeler optimistic about next year as the town builds toward regional play.
A local report notes Haar first vote and absentee ballot details while praising Miss Baldwin's new novel Three Women. It previews the serial publication in The Light beginning Thursday, highlighting themes of youth revolt against Victorian era ideals and the Skelson family’s struggle with love, marriage, and social standing.
Memphis honored Bill Terry, manager of the New York Giants, with a party as local officials praised his long career. Terry lightened the moment after initial praise, recalling past campaigns and noting plans for future baseball duties with the Giants and national league.
Two former San Antonio students Wilson Fikins and Edmond Querean join five Texans in the state elimination for the Rhodes Scholarship. Fikins, a Brackenridge Bend graduate and Texas Phi Beta Kappa, captained the 1921 football team and led the student body. Querean, son of Mr and Mrs E Querean, a Main Avenue Senter School graduate, earned his MA at Texas and studied in France on a university exchange fellowship.
San Antonio parents urged to protect children after an uptick in diphtheria cases at the county hospital. Miss Homer, TMarels, superintendent of Robert B Green hospital, stresses vaccination and preventive steps as eight cases reported this week versus 14 in January through mid February, with only one of the 14 fully protected.
Bishop William T. Capers of Baty Antonia was reelected president of the Province of the Southwest Episcopal Church at the fourteenth synod held in St. Louis. The annual session opened Tuesday with 13 bishops and about two hundred lay attendees. Capers celebrated the Holy Communion service, assisted by Bishop C. J. Qulu of Houston, with other bishops from Oklahoma New Mexico Amarillo Arkans as Salina Kan and the Negro church in Arkansas in attendance.
The Young Men’s Devenuc club opened its campaign in Bexar County on an education drive for Democracy. Oscar McCracken is permanent chairman of the new organization, which plans to mobilize San Antonio youth and extend influence statewide, with about 100 attendees at the courthouse. Speakers included Dick K. Weber, Daniel A. Hartley, and Capt. E. B. Elgin promoting the Roosevelt-Garner ticket.
Berifin Walle fourteen, daughter of W. W. Walle, remained in Ilanca hospital Wednesday after a fall from her horse Monday afternoon while riding near Avon outside the city links. The horse slipped and threw her, injuring the right side of her head. Miss Wolfe, known locally for horse shows, had shown interest in riding.
Senior Labor League members plan a Thursday evening event at the home of Miss Olga Men 333 Pasadena Street. Games will be played and a discussion on how to be an effective labor leaguer will be heard with honor guests noted for September and October birthdays.
Mr and Mrs Charles G Morena of Hay St Louis Mississippi have visited Morena sister Mrs Hy Muller and her son in law Dr and Mrs W E Gravee at 325 San Pedro Avenue for the past week. Morena is editor publisher of the Sea Coast Echo weekly in Bay St Louis. He is also president and founder of the Mississippi Coast Press club and heads the Bay St Louis chamber of commerce and Rotary club.
Austin October 19 The Court of Criminal Appeals voided a second session amendatory act taxing money lenders and loan brokers reversing A Katz of Bexar County for brokerage statute violations. Prosecution dismissed the ruling held the amendatory act introduced new substantive matter beyond its scope and violated the single subject rule.
A series of petty theft notices include Robert Luke at 3215 Hildebrand avenue losing $15.75 left on his front steps after leaving work at C. W. Carpenter’s ice house. Carpenter misplaces funds next morning. Other notices report thefts of $14 from Mrs. G. N. Bunker, items from Mrs. Elvira Sanchez, and burglary attempts at 1602 McKinley avenue.
A fire at 200 Cents street, Oscar Ames, destroyed a dwelling and a dance hall at 2:55 am Wednesday. The blaze, caused by a hot water heater, damaged J. J. Pith’s home at 4.7 West Rosetwood Avenue, with estimated losses of 1600. Firemen from station No. 16 on Nwgalitos Street traveled five miles along Som Crsel road to reach the scene but found no injuries.
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