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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1932

Page

2

Burke called WNEW vote in county probe

Grand jury probing the Harlandale election court heard that Justice of the Peace Charles A. Fischer subpoenaed County Clerk Jack R. Burke to appear with ballots from precincts 13 18 20 and 25. Burke telephoned Fischer who then cancelled the ballot-box order. Fischer later entered the grand jury room saying H G Williams and Joe Bob Dieaks urged him to hold the inquiry.

Grand Jury Election Court of Inquiry Justice of the Peace E. H. Talbert Harlaniale Charles A. Fischer van Ormy Jack R. Burke Burke Fischer H. G. Williams Assistent Joe Bob Dieaks Robert Talbert Hhe District Attorney's Temple Calhoun

Court inquiry fallout touches ballot boxes and subpoenas

Whiteley investigator and two unknown men pressed for a court, signing a subpoena to Burke and an injunction to stop destruction of ballot box contents. Fischer dismissed the evidence, urging officials to disregard it. Burke and Talbert face grand jury exposure as ballot boxes are sealed and stored in the district attorney's vault under guard.

Whiteley Electon Court of Inquiry Talbert Burke W. A. Wursbach Fischer Wurzbach von Ormy Justice of the Peace

Wheat shipments from Canada to Russia reach 1.6 million bushels

Winnipeg officials said about 1,600,000 bushels of the 4,455,000 bushels of wheat Moscow reported imported by Russia this year were shipped from Canada during the first eight months.

Winnipeg Moscow Russia Canada

Furniture and equipment sale drives new purchases

Local ads urge readers to buy new furniture and equipment now. Prominent “Miscellaneous” section by Tight Clauss-Tied highlights timely deals and discounted items for home and business needs.

Clauss

Plan to Organize Voter Outreach in Bexar County

In San Antonio a meeting of the Bexar County Democratic executive committee will unfold plans for getting out the vote for Franklin D. Roosevelt and John N. Garnér. John K. Weber, the county Democratic chairman, urges full committee attendance as the campaign begins in all precincts. A Dollar for Democracy day is planned for next Saturday, with masked Democrats contributing a dollar to finance the campaign. Weber also thanked 40 clubwomen and noted 16 clubs represented in the drive with about 150 women aiding.

Plana Bexar County Franklin D. Roosevelt John N. Garmnér John K. Weber Weber Mary King Robble San Antonio

Clashes Reported Between Nicaragua Guardia and Bandits

Reports from Managua describe three clashes between Nicaragua National Guard units and bandits in the department, with several guards injured. The situation remains unclear as details and locations are still developing.

D.C. Vena Usi Nicaragua National Guard Managua Muardia

Death case deal reached in Texas slaying probe

District attorneys in Bexar and Travis counties disclosed a deal with John M. Pickett not to seek the death penalty. Pickett admitted killing Edgar Arledge Jr. and burglaries in San Antonio and Austin. The agreement, brokered by Detective Aubrey Hopkins and District Attorney Walter Tynan, would impose 59 years in San Antonio and 99 years in Austin, replacing potential capital punishment with long terms.

Bexar Snd Travis John M. Fickett Edgar Arledge Jr Henry Brooks Austin Walter Tynan San Antonio Aubrey Hopkins Pickett Tynan Captain Hopkins Hopkins Brooke Brooks Brooke-eaid Hazel Dillehay Rigsby

New Mexico Progressives Withdraw to Back Democrats

Santa Fe New Mexico Progressive party members who left the Republican state convention with Senator Bronson Cutling have withdrawn their ticket and plan to support the Democratic party in New Mexico.

Santa FE New Mexico Progressive Party Bronson Cutling Atte

Fragmented OCR Title in Mixed Garbled Text

A garbled OCR note shows partial names and places such as Shrevepary and Ohta with unclear context. No complete events or actions are discernible. readable fragments only hint at a local notice or brief.

Pastor Everson Receives Army Offer Amid Denver Visit

Rev Willem Graham Everson, former major general and pastor of a ret Baptist church, spurns a war department return while Secretary Burley visits Denver. With Davison leaving for New York, the aviation bureau post opens. Everson says he is not considering the offer. The article notes Everson rose from an enlisted guard in Everett to major general and head of the U S militia bureau.

Denver Everton United Staten| Mulitia

Prison riot rumor denied by Canadian official

Reports that rioting had been reviewed in the Portsmouth penitentiary at Kingston Ontario where 900 prisoners participated in an outbreak Monday were denied by implication early today by Brig Gen D M Ormond superintendent of penitentiaries

Toronto Ontario Kingston D. M. Ormond

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