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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1932

Page

9

Murder Indictments for Fort Sam Soldier Costello

Serge ant Frank J Costello of Fort Sam Houston faces federal and state murder charges arising from the September 17 killings of Corporal Louis Z Leeman and his wife Anna Margaret Costello. Witnesses described Costello shooting Leeman at Camp Bullis and later killing his wife in San Antonio. Letters allegedly show a romantic link between Costello and Leeman. District Attorney Tynan said he has not yet contacted the U S district attorney.

Frank J. Costello Ninth Infantry Fort Sam Honkton Ccll Louis Z. Leeman Camp Bulle Thirty-seventh District Court Anna Margaret. Costrila Catello San Anitonis Camp Bullis Greman

Accused Soldier to Face Federal Court After Indictment

The accused soldier was arrested on government property and faced federal indictment first, with Costello held without bond in Bexar County jail. A deputy United States marshal would escort him to state courts, which had not brought him to trial since the arrest. If federal trial occurs before January 1 and carries death, the state indictment is likely to be dismissed.

Costello Bexar County United States Tynan

Bridge Olympic Draws 35,000 Players in Nationwide Event

New York on October 19 reports that about 35,000 players will enter the American Bridge Olympic. All will play 16 hands with scores sent for secret bidding scoring. In New York City the Martinque note hosts 300 tables and over 200 trophies will be awarded. Also Treasury receipts for October 17 totaled 12,556,171.08 with expenditures of 38,457,972.86 and a balance of 863,941,373.16. Customs duties for 17 days of October were 13,673,214.72.

New York National Bridge Association Tode New York City Martinque Note Treasury Washington, D. C

Church Meet Nears Close at United Lutheran Convention

In Philadelphia on October 19 delegates to the eighth blended convention of the United Lutheran Church in America cleared most controversy and moved toward adjournment. They approved merging 11 seminaries into four large institutions at strategic points, and condemned card parties dancing and games of chance for raising church funds as well as salacious motion pictures.

Philadelphia Lutheran Church In New York United Lutheran Church

Herriot Honored by Von Hindenburg in Paris

In Paris on 19 las Herriot received the commemorative Garthecentnary medal from Farpead Vor Hoexch the German ambassador to France in recognition of his admiration for German poet works. After the ceremony Herriot hosted a luncheon for Herr Von Hoesth who has been transferred to Landou.

Herriot von Hindenburg Paris Las von Hindenbieg Farpead Vor Hoexch France

Troop School Opens Now Plans Announced

Plans for the opening of the reserve officers troop school November were announced by Capt. Lee V. Hummicubf regular army who will lead the school. Classes meet on the first and third Thursdays at 8 p.m in the San Antonio Public Service building fourth floor. Max Frank Washburn and First Lieut. Robert W. Colglazier will instruct the advanced and basic classes respectively. The program covers mobilization map problems combat orders offensive and defensive infantry operations ground organization signals training management tactics and logistics for all arms to prepare officers for promotion.

Reserve Officers Novemer A Lee V. Hummicubf Regular Army San Antonio

Chicago Bombings Decline Puzzles Officials

Chicago on October 19 reports that bombings from 1924 to 1930 have fallen by 43 to 100 bombs annually, according to Gordon L. Hostetser, executive director of the Employers' Association, highlighting a surprising downturn in violent incidents and prompting officials to reassess public danger.

Chicago Gordon L. Hostetser The Employers' Association

Rare Rich Central American Coffees From Tiny West Coast Plantations

A bold feature touts a rare coffee flavor from small high altitude farms along Central America's West Coast. Experts claim these beans offer a uniquely rich, winy taste not duplicated elsewhere, once enjoyed in San Francisco Bohémian restaurants and now available to readers. The piece urges readers to buy Folgren coffee now to sample the distinctive mountain grown beans.

Central America

Actress Turns Down Role for Warner in Hollywood Shuffle

In a sprawling Hollywood gossip note, Carole Lombard reportedly turned down a Warner role that Paramount had traded for, with George Brent moving to Paramount and Lombard to star in The Inside. Mary Brian replaces Lombard as Cagney’s lead, while Mary’s romance with Buddy Rogers resurfaces. The column covers industry trades, on-set updates, and social anecdotes from Beverly Hills and Palm Springs.

Harriet Parsons Croreight Universal Service Los Angeles Carole Lombard Jimmy Cagney Paramount Carole Slory Warners George Brent Jatier Studio Mary Brian Cagney Mary Buddy Rogers Russ Gleason Europe

Royal Wedding Announces Coburg Nobility union

In Coburg Germany Princess Sluylle of Saxe Coburg wed Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden in a civil ceremony at Coburg Castle. A noble and civic gathering attended as festivities begin, with a religious service planned for tomorrow at St Moritz church.

Coburg Germany Priamcese Sluylle Saxe-Coburg Gusta Adalf Oxcar Sweden Moritz Chuceh

Retail Trade on Coast Shows September Gain

San Francisco reports that retail trade on the Pacific Coast rose about ten percent from August to September. The seasonally adjusted index, based on 1926 as 100, climbed from 73 in August to 84 in September, with the gain slightly above seasonal expectations.

San Francisco Get

Lions Strike for Beef in New York Hunger Spree

A chaotic report from the Bronx describes hunger strikes and substitute players as Lionel Sullan TI and Wan protest rising meat costs. Leopards, Ygers, and other Hons join the unusual demonstration while a mock football game features white chunks of beef. Beef returns to the menu as the protests unfold in New York.

LIONS New York Bronx Kepers Leopards Ygers Romping Grivflies

French Dead at Yorktown Honored in Paris Ceremony

A plaque bearing the names of 183 French soldiers who died at Yorktown was solemnly unveiled today in Pershing Hall, Paris, by the American Legion to honor their memory.

Yorktown Paris Pershing Hall American Legion

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