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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1932

Page

2

Gangsters' reign ends as two mobsters die in Chicago violence

In Chicago on October 21 two gangsters were killed as underworld feuds flare. Tony Jerito, a 357 pound figure known as a bootlegger in the western suburbs, was found dead in his father’s sedan with massive bullet wounds. A second unidentified victim, about 40, died after hospital care. Police cite a clash as a possible sign that a new gang seeks control of a large South Side territory.

Chicago Insi Todl Tony Jerfita Sedar Jerilo Aye Feil

Judge's Charge on Hamby Is Studied

In Orl on January 21 attorneys and Judge M C Jeffrey marked time as defense lawyers prepare a new charge in the murder trial of W H Hamby a former state peace officer. Both sides rested late yesterday on the eleventh day of the trial. Hamby faces murder charges in the death of Will Porter.

Hamby Ban Marcob Orl M. C. Jeffrey W. H Hamby Sen Meyeos Will Porter Hunt Jeffrey Defense Attorptya

Cigar Stores' Losses Reach 4.5 Million in Eight Months

Allen vice president of United Cigar Stores testified before a bankruptcy referee that the company operated at a loss of 34.511 million in the first eight months of the year. Losses were split into 1.382 million in sales and 3.128 million in real estate. May showed the smallest combined loss, and August was the worst month with total losses of 1.417 million.

Cigar New York Allen United Cigar Stores Corporation of America Ctompany Irwin Kurtz

Chapin Reports Business Improvement Across Sectors

Secretary of Commerce Chapin told the Manufacturers Association that a survey from 70 percent of chamber of commerce groups shows improved business. He cited the Commerce Department survey across 70 chambers and trade associations as evidence of a brighter sentiment and healthier overall conditions.

Chicago Secretary of Commerce D. Chapin Manufacturer's Association Today Chapin Department of Commerce Chambers of Commerce Caapin

State to Fire in Ol Fort Fort Worth Snippet

In Texas East, the Trevie county court aims to seize a cement enclosure called the fortress of Gladewater, owned by R W Porter of P and G Producing Co. Willis B Gresham says Porter denies railway commission access and denies the right to check production. An application for a mandatory injunction seeks removal of the enclosure as a fire hazard and to grant access to railroad personnel.

Austin Oec Trevie County Gladewater R W. Porter Texas Willis B. Gresham Porter Railroad Commission Gresham Gletrich

Donahue Estate Drops 2 Million

New York Oc Fi James Paul Donahue son in law of FW Woolworth store magnate left gross estate of 3 708 765 which was reduced largely by debts to 3 net of 1 510 497. The transfer tax appraisal drawing these figures was filed today.

Donahue New York James Paul Donahue Woolworth Cjlal

Fragments Describe Unclear Events Across Multiple Items

The readable parts mention various numbers and names in a jumble of phrases, with references to dates Friday and Saturday, and multiple unclear metrics. Entities such as people, places, and organizations are present but obscured, producing a fragmented, hard to follow record without coherent context.

Browne reflects on Soviet education during three months in Russia

Mrs Hetty Browne director of River Road Country Day School and her daughter Sibyl return from a three month study tour of the Soviet republic. She reports on the education system from infancy to adult vocations, communal dining, and five year plans, noting earnest workers and limited garments, while predicting Russia’s system would suit an enlightened nation like the United States. She plans to lecture at the Witte Memorial museum on Sunday about Russian educational experiments.

Russia Hetty Browné River Road Sibyl Soviet Republic Browne

Man Dies After Truck Collision at Alamo and Eastern

Abrard Galvin age 69 died at Robert B Green hospital from injuries after being struck by a small truck at South Alamo and Eastern streets. Edna Barner of Southtown claimed the driver cross front of her vehicle but turned back when a car approached. Adolph Villarreal 80 of 427 Johnson Street was treated at county hospital for injuries from a car in the 800 block of Gauth Flores Street. Andreas Villarreal 12 of 1521 Worth Bahdrainlo Street received treatment after a wagon ran over his foot.

Abrard & Galvin Robert B. Green Bouth Alamo Eastern Streeta Edna Barner Bouthtan Polite Trurk Gale van Adolph Villarreal Johnson Street Isu Gauth Flores Street Andreas Villarreal Worth Bahdrainlo Street

Junior Yanks Learn Bugle Drills at Port Sam Houston

Port Sam Houston experts will instruct Junior Yanks in ladium and bugle drills at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. This military style youth program guides practice and discipline for the local youths.

Port Sam Houston Fiona Sel

Texas county and city fund allocations listed in Reconstruction numbers

The report itemizes vast allocations across Texas counties and cities, naming numerous counties such as Somervell, Tom Green, Hale, and Winkler with specific grant amounts. It lists many cities and territories with sums ranging from a few hundred to tens of thousands, plus a Southwest region distribution under Reconstruction Finance.

Friana Worke Somervell County Graham Harolln Haskell County Clay County Town Park Jack County Winkler County Dawson County Litefield Motley County Upton County Menard County Loving County Merke Roo Ects Midland County Briley County Munday Olson Crocker County Pam Scurry County Hansford County Dickens County Stamford Sherman County Nolan County Swirber County Wilbarger County Collingsworth County White Deer City Wichite Falla Dear Smith County Oldham County Conecho County Shamrock Wheeler Wheeler County Mobreth Felly Goleman Howard County Wise County Groom Felty Brown County Stephenville Felty Territory Lipstomb County Farwell City Palmer County Pata Pinto County Fort Stockton Burkburnett Eift Frosroe Frily Donley County South Texas Yequesia Avankas Bae Brazerle Bracks Cameron Colorado Oomal Dewitt Dim Mite Gonzales Guadalupe Hays Hidalgo Jim Wella Karnes Kieberg Live Oak Maverick Medina Nueces Refugio Uvalde Witacy Wilson Southwest Hal Zavala Zapata el Campo

Poe Junior School Radio Stolen and Burglary Report

Thieves broke into Poe Junior School and stole radio equipment. Police investigated while other Burglary notes mention draperies and lamps taken from Mrs. C. G. Brown and M. Evenls at nearby addresses. Real estate ads in classified section hint at housing market activity.

Adger Allap Poe G. L. Fling Manuel Tes C. G. Brown North Alamo Street M. Evenls

Saloon in Juarez Burns in Large Fire

A Juarez saloon named the Green Leven Inn was destroyed in a spectacular fire that threatened nearby businesses. Losses were estimated around 965,000 with about 5000 attributed to liquor stock. Other local establishments including a cafe and service stations were listed for classification in ads.

Juarez Juarex Mesien Ort Juarez Ave

Outlaws Ambushed in Jolo Island Clash

Philippine constabularymen wounded three Moros on Jolo in a clash after an ambush that killed 31 men last week. Captain Leon Angeles led the forces in the Sulu archipelago as authorities aimed to “wipe out” the outlaws amid a Mohammedan prayer day.

Manlla Mary Jewderd Brohamed Ismaludin Inula Philippine Camp Zell Jola

Dry Agents Seize Liquor in Two Raids In Oak Teland

Federal prohibition agents reported seizures in the quiet Oak Teland district including 30 gallons of seftil 100 gallons of mash and 4 all ons of whiskey. Two men face charges. On South Leona street agents found 450 pints of beer 27 gallons of beer mash seized an automobile and arrested two men.

Federal Quiet Oak Teland District Leona Street

Executives Gather in Dallas for Long Weekend Meeting

Dallas hosts visiting executives from Texas chambers of commerce as the Texas Commercial Executives association begins a weekend program of business sessions and entertainment. The conference gathers leaders for discussions, networking, and planned activities to strengthen collaboration among chambers.

Dallas Texas Commercial Busiy Nest Chambers of Commerce

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