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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1932

Page

2

Wet Candidate Recount Shows Wet Lead Across States

The Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform says 607 candidates in 45 states responded. Of them 553 are wet and 310 dry. Repeal support includes 322 Democrats and 136 Republicans with additional minor party support. opposition includes 47 Republicans and a few Democrats.

Washington, D. C Women’s Organization For Naional Prohibition Reform Wiliam B.magon District of Columbia Nguor

Taxpayers League Meeting Advertised at Main Avenue High

Property owners urged to attend a Taxpayers League meeting at Main Avenue High School on Tuesday October 25 at 8 pm. The ad promotes civic participation and fiscal oversight within the community.

Taxpayers’ League Main Avenue High School

Former Newsie's Good Will Messages Linked to Ambush Attempt

Fred A. Dixon a 74 year old former newsie from SOT El street printed and distributed hundreds of inspirational messages free of charge. One message delivered hours before an ambush on Mrs. Odette Fields at 2022 West Cln efpnatt avenue sparked fear among Ban Antoniens who fear hidden eyes. Detectives do not link the notes to the crime. Dixon's messages continue to be widely distributed as a precaution against further trouble.

Fred A. Dixon Newsie Sot el Street Seorca Ban An Dixon Odtte Fields West Ielés

Two Women Explain Why They Will Vote This Fall

Two readers, from different states, describe why they will cast votes for Hoover and Roosevelt. One supports Hoover citing his efforts to aid Americans during hard times and calls wages comparisons important for labor. The other backs Roosevelt arguing the tariff must end its dominance and that a Democratic win is needed to restore revenue and reduce international strain.

Hoover Stuas K. Etrawn Efed Ontondo United States Roosevelt Ida M. Tarbell New York Republican Party

Texas Democrats Rally as Bullington Attacks Ferguson

Democratic leaders in Texas hardened their stance to blunt a strong Republican push against Miriam A. Ferguson, nominee for governor. Bullington’s assault drew counter moves from Ferguson allies including Ma and Jim Ferguson, while figures like Maury Hughes and Governor Sterling backed efforts to keep Fergusonism from returning.

Texas Miriam A. Ferguson George O. Butte University of Texas Law School Gage Ferguson Pergusons Farmer Jim San Antonio Constable Bullington Republica Fi Gnton Bullngton Maury Hughes Democratic State Committee Fort Worth R. G. Sterling M. M. Crane Formey General of Sterling Mra Avery

Old Friend Says Letter From Match King Kreuger Alive

London dispatch reports Mme Ingeborg Fuerth claims Ivar Kreuger alive, saying she recently received a letter from him bearing handwriting she recognized, though it had no stamp. The note appeared in a Stockholm source cited by the London Evening Standard.

London Cis Ivar Kreuger London Evening Standard Stockholm Mme Ingeborg Eherth Hretger Ivar Mme. Fuerth Rueste

Teacher and Wife Seek Solitude in Seclusion

In Los Angeles on Oct 24 Redondo Beach school superintendent Elliott B Thomas, 36, disappeared with his wife. They returned from a flight to Washington claiming rest after a fugitive trip intended to fake kidnapping and murder after intending to marry Sylvia Whison of Seattle. The sheriff said no charges would be pressed.

Los Angeles Redondo Beach Elliott B. Thomas Washington Sylvia Whison Seattle Thomas Sheriff's Office George Penney

Retired Navy Officers And Enlisted Advance In Rank

The navy announced on October 24 that 337 warrant officers and enlisted men of the navy and marine corps now retired have been advanced to the highest ranks they held during the Spanish American or World War. The advancement follows a congressional act.

Washington, D. C Navy Marine Corps

New Zealand Gold Rush Sparks River Bank Stampede

Wellington reports a stampede to Kawarau river banks after a gold strike described as the richest alluvial find of this generation. The discovery was made by two unemployed miners, triggering a frenzy among hopeful prospectors.

New Zealand Wellington Kawarau River Otago

Graf Zeppelin Ends Ninth South American Flight

Graf Zeppelin departed on her ninth and final flight to South American ports for the year with 12 passengers aboard. The German dirigible began its route despite foggy conditions and is expected to return to base soon.

Friedrichshasfen German

Death of Mrs Annie Morriss Morrian

Annie Thomas Morriss Morrian 53 wife of attorney W A Morriss died Sunday at 238 West Laurel Street. Funeral Monday with Dr P B Hill and Rev L E Selfridge officiating. Survived by husband son Will A Morriss Jr foster daughter Mrs Dewitt McClatchy of Olney two brothers J N Tamas of El Campo and G A Thomas of Waxahachie two sisters Mrs M E Johnson of Gan Berneusing Clif and Mrs Louis Converse of Log An Beles and a grandson Will A Morriss. Honorary pallbearers named and active pallbearers listed.

Annie Thomas Morrian West Laurel Street W. A. Morviss P. B. Hill L. EB. Selfridge Georgia Will A. Morriss Jr Dewitt McClatchy Olney J. N. Tamas el Campo G.a.thomas Waxahachie M. BE. Johnson Gan Berneusing Clif Louis Converse Log Guy 9. McFarland W. C. Linden Howard Templeton W. P. Lobbau James Cornell San Angelo Lee Wallace Kerrville Doug Yass Largen George W. Powell Perry Robertson R. L. Ball Reed Cozark George A. Mueller Walter C. Linden,Jr Guy A. MacFarland Robert A. Kenedy

Woman 15 Speed Queen Potato Queen of Milwaukee Farm

Milwaukee, October 24. Miks felah Stark grows potatoes and achieved 240 bushels per acre on 240 acres, totaling about 60,090 bushels this year. In Oneida County such yields are exceptional and earn her the nickname potato queen. Used car values appear in light classified ads.

Milwaukee Felah Stark Oneida County

Two Killed in German Riots Amid Election Tensions

Berlin reports two deaths and multiple injuries from weekend political clashes as Nazi and Reichsbanner forces fought over handbills and demonstrations in Castrop-Rauxel Dortmund and nearby areas. Hitler warned he sought full leadership after November 6. In Texas, Miles L. Hangchett was named citrus fruit inspector for Webb County for 1932, per state agriculture department.

Berlin Reichsbannermen Castrop-Rauxel Lungatab Dormund Dortmund Connewits End Dewits Adolf Hitler Zwickau Laredo Miles L. Hangchett Webb Courtly State Department of Agriculture

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