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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1932

Page

18

Bomb Shatters Logan & Bryan Building in Nice District

A home made bomb exploded at 5 a m in the Logan and Bryan office building at Plaza and Third streets causing $1500 to $2000 in damage. Hervey Fall a 20 year old sewing machine repairman surrendered at central police station claiming he made and threw the device. He blamed lock dealers and companies for the act.

Logan & Bryan of Nice Plaza Third Streets Hervey Fall Central George J. Erlott Stock and Bond Sake Office Fall

Rail unions set vote on wage scale compromise

In Chicago on October 24, two railway labor brotherhoods agreed at a secret meeting last week to vote tomorrow on preserving the current temporary wage scale if railroads drop plans for a 20 percent basic wage cut next February.

Chicago

Floor collapse kills fourteen at wedding in Egypt

Cairo report says a floor collapsed during a wedding near Girgq in upper Egypt. Fourteen people died, including the bride, and several others were injured in the tragedy.

Cairo Egypt Girgq Upper Egypt

Weather Outlook With Mixed Clouds and Cold Spell

Regional forecast notes partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with cold trends. Monday night frost or near frost possible in northern areas. Tuesday brings continued partly cloudy skies, with colder temperatures and a few local showers in western and northern portions. Winds shift from southerly to northwest, with daytime highs around the mid 70s to 80s in some locales and morning lows near 40s to 50s in others. East Texas shows scattered rain in the west and north, colder conditions Monday night, with lighter southerly winds along the coast becoming northwest later. North Texas and Panhandle regions expect frost and frosty nights, with overall cooler regime through midweek. Additional details appear on Page a.

Fan Antonio Ay de- Areca East Texas Caat Panhandle Exircaia

Princess Helen Returns to Bucharest Amid Rumors of Political Talks

In Bucharest the return of Princess Helen, former wife of King Carol, sparked speculation about her purpose. She arrived in a royal private car said to be sent by Carol to pick her up at the Yugoslav border, officially visiting with her son Crown Prince Michael on his eleventh birthday. Rumors claim she was summoned to Romania by Prime Minister Julie Mantul for a potential reconciliation with Gara.

Helen Bucharest Humana Carol Michael Humania Jully Mantu Gara

Hearst Leaves Cleveland Clinic for California Ranch

William Randolph Hearst left Cleveland Clinic hospital after a three week stay for an operation on esophageal diverticulum performed by Dr. George Crile. He departed promptly for his San Simeon ranch in California.

Cleveland William Randolph Hearst Cleveland Climte Hospital California George Crile Hearst Cleveland Clinic Hoearst San Simeon Calif

Disabled Craft Aided by Liner Off Mexican Coast

The President Grant, off the Mexican coast, took aboard the drifting fishing boat Mayflower from San Diego. Liner Dollar, captained by Wilbur Ross, steered the rudderless craft and her 15 crew to the nearest Mexican port about 200 miles away after four days adrift under searchlights.

President Grant Mexican Grant Mayflower San Diego Mexico Wilbur Ross Dollar

New Three Cent Stamps on Sale in Canada Region

Two new one cent postage stamps went on sale nationwide today. They honor William Penn and Daniel Webster, with the new three cent denomination appearing in shipping and postal facilities across the country.

New York Willan Penn Daniel Webater

Fire crews respond to alarm at Mt Marys hospital

Five fire companies rushed to Mt Marys hospital in Evansville Indiana after a blaze alarm. They found a man attempting to mail a letter and alerted authorities as smoke and commotion filled the area.

Evansville Ind Ont Mt. Mary's Hospital

Oil man kidnapped in San Pedro area ransom sought

R. V. Martin, a well to do oil operator of 405 San Pedro Avenue, was abducted Sunday by two men believed Mexican. They demanded 2500 dollars, searched his home, and tied him up in a car before placing him with a third man for escape. He later reached J. M. Sanders and was driven home. Probed figures show only 60 cents and a pocket knife were recovered.

Phil Pieture H. V. Martin San Pedro Avenue R. V. Martin Martin Matin At & Pp Im. Bundsy Saddle Club McCullough Avenue Marlin J. M. Sanders Thoraine Sanders

Tammany Charge Hurled at F D R

Norman Thomas socialist candidate charged in Baltimore that Franklin D Roosevelt is again doing business with Tammany Hall. He accused the New York governor of being more obedient to Tammany than any other governor and said the mayor of New York resigned to trade his endorsement for machine support at the polls.

Baltimore Franklin D. Roosevelt Norman Thomas Thomas New York State Walker New York City

Siegfeld's Aged Mother Succumbs in Chicago

Mel Rovalle Siegfeld, widow of Florenz Ziegfeld and mother of the late Flo Ziegfeld, died after years of illness. She passed away early Sunday at her home on Adams Street. Her famous son, Broadway producer, had died previously.

Chicago Mel Rovalle Siegfeld Florenz Ziegfeld Flo Ziegfeld Adams Street Wraware

Judge Loses Juror With Arrest in Amarillo Case

Amarillo October 24 The arrest of Buddy Blanton former Amarillo high school football star in a robbery case at Lubbock deprived Judge W B Gee of a juror Blanton was serving on an employer s compensation insurance trial The jurors had not agreed when court recessed Blanton was arrested shortly after midnight at a local dance hall The remaining jurors reached an agreement the verdict must be signed by Blanton

Amarillo HLC Buddy Blanton Sondesliom Lubbock W. BE. Gee Sry

Beer revenue estimate from legalized beer shocks economy

In White Sulphur Springs W Ve Oct 24 INS the Investment Bankers of America report that legalized beer could yield up to 754 million dollars annually in U S government revenue. The estimate, based on a 40 cent per gallon tax, amounts to about three quarters of last year’s income tax take, prompting calls for considering revenue effects in the emergency. Chairman Edward Mopkanson Jr. is a J P Morgan and Company Drexel and Company member.

White Sulphur Springs W. Ve United Siates Edward Mopkanson Jr J. P. Morgan and Company Drexel and Company

Gator Causes Stir Ousted by Officer in East Park

A frightened morning in East Park Avenue when a five-foot alligator appeared near Mrs. Edna Roge’s home at 108 East Park. Bolkemen chased the saurian away using an improvised device, ending the disturbance at an unannounced destination.

East Park Avenue Edna Roge Bolkemen

Tunney seeks injunction to vote in presidential election

Gene Tunney retired heavyweight champion said he ordered his lawyers to obtain an injunction restraining the Stamford Connecticut board of registration from declaring him ineligible to vote in the upcoming presidential election. Also reported a Huntington West Virginia incident where Samuel W Patterson his wife and son Thomas were found dead with a coroner's jury ruling the youth shot his parents and killed himself.

New York Gene Tunney Ins Stamford, Conn Board of Registration Huntington Samuel W. Patterson Thomas

German Star Sings Tragic Opera Shot Down by Mate

Berlin reports the soprano Gertrude Bindernagel was shot by her husband Wilhelm Kuntze after a performance of Siegfried. She underwent kidney surgery but was deemed hopeless. police had just moved to arrest him as he claimed he aimed to teach her a lesson.

Mate Berlin Prano Nlar Gertrude Bindernagel Gong Siegfried Jatar Wilhelm Kuntze Mias Bindernagel Hintzemb Pope

Mussolini urges workers to back fascism in Turin rally

In Turin to mark ten years of Fascist rule Mussolini addressed about 750000 supporters wearing a black shirt. He urged 29000 automobile workers to invest in fascist prosperity linking worker wellbeing to the state's. He appealed to the United States to cancel war debts and spoke on disarmament and Italy's peace policy with Europe.

Turin Italy Benito Museolini Loday Il Duce Mussolini Mugolini Duce Taly United States America Europe Lausanne Germany League Great Britain France

Counterfeit Ring Targeted by Key Federal Agents

New York October 24 More than 100 federal Secret Service agents moved into New York in a crackdown on a million dollar counterfeiting ring flooding the city with counterfeit five and ten dollar bills. Five men were arrested on charges of possessing and passing the notes.

New York Federal Secret Service Ina

Labor Head Warns USS in Relief Plea

Washington Oct 34 William Green president of the American Federation of Labor urged aid to feed the unemployed and bolster morale in a radio appeal for general charity contributions. Treasury receipts for October totaled 6,926,386.19 with expenditures and balances shown. customs duties for October were 14,424,115.60.

Uss Washington, D. C Ciiention William Green American Federation of Labor Treasury Washington, D

Hearst Predicts Roosevelt Victory in 1920 Election

William Randolph Hearst spoke at Cleveland Clinic hospital previewing his views on Roosevelt and the 1920 race. He praised Roosevelt as a steady, non radical administrator who opposed power trusts, predicting a decisive victory. Hearst, recovering from surgery, lauded Cleveland and California, but aimed to return to business duties.

Girl identifies suspected kidnapper in woods near Springfield

In New Jersey Oct 74 police say 8 year old Anna Kleinhandler identified Samuel Morris as the man who lured her into woods near Springfield and tried to attack her. Chief Mop McKell said she feared Morris would kill her if identified. The girl abducted from her home last night emerged from the Baltus40s Golf club woods to a farmhand Eugens Murphy who took her to Springs Held police headquarters. Morris, a neighbor, had earlier attempted to cash a check at her parents store. when refused he allegedly warned he would be sorry. Police Surgeon Mitchell said the girl’s throat had been cut with a pen knife and she had been stabbed above the heart, with an attempted attack noted.

Neware N. J Anna Kleinhandler Kidnap Welth Samuel Mor- M3 Springfield Morris Fo- Mop Baltus- 40S Golf Club Eugens Murphy Springs Held

Denver Snow Buries Streets Amid Five Inch Fall

A five inch snowfall in Denver piles up on homes and trees, disrupting traffic as heavy flakes continue into the morning with no sign of easing. Local officials warn of hazardous travel conditions and urge caution for commuters and residents.

Denver

Poison Victim Receives Treatment at Robert B Green Hospital

Jain Eschbach aged 2 of 3234 West Travis Street remained under treatment Monday for poisoning at Robert B Green hospital. The report notes her condition as critical and under care. An unrelated item mentions Mrs. Josephine Irvin, 91, who registered to vote after waiting 70 years, finally casting her first ballot this November. she had refrained due to partisan differences with her husband.

Jain Eschbach West Travis Street Robert B. Green Hospital Hilacondi- Hon Josephine Irvin

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