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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1932

Page

2

Hung Jury Deliberations in Rear Tal Case

In Muskogee Oklahoma October 25 the jury deliberating the case against Rev. Althen Berrie remained deadlocked after 18 hours of deliberation. Judge Crump said he would discharge the jurors if no verdict by 4 p.m. Meanwhile the defendant, described as devastated by the death of his first wife, appeared to be in a frail condition and was moved to his hotel room after a morning walk.

Muskogee Okla Althen Berrie W.W. J. Crump For & Gurer

Roosevelt Letter Influences Blind Voter at North Pine Street

An elderly voter at 417 North Pine Street, John Stout, who is blind, received a letter from Franklin D Roosevelt urging support for Democratic principles. Stout, a lifelong Republican, had previously said he would vote for Roosevelt if able. The letter affirmed Roosevelt’s appreciation of Stout’s history and asked for his vote for Democratic candidates.

A. R. Atchinson John Stout Franklin D. Rosevelt Stout Roosevelt North Pine Street Fetter Franl D. Roosvelt Abraham Zancalu San Antonio Lee Repubear T Am Franklin D. Hoosevelt

Four States Get RE.C Relief Funds

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation announced emergency relief funds totaling 1,241,581 dollars allocated to Colorado Louisiana Oklahoma and a misspelled state in the Washington DC report. The action aims to stabilize economies and aid recovery efforts in the affected regions.

Washington, DC Ocl Reconstruction Finance Corporation Colorado Louisiana Oklahoma

Roosevelt Speech Stops Across South Rails North Carolina

Governor Roosevelt, aboard the Roosevelt Special en route to Baltimore, spoke with a hoarse voice despite crowds along the route. His son James Roosevelt and North Carolina Democrat Robert Reynolds addressed the gatherings as Roosevelt, confident about the November 8 results, faced weather and voice concerns during stops in Raleigh and nearby areas.

Roosevelt Baltimore North Carolina Benniet James Roosevelt Robert Reynolds Southern Pines Georgia Roose- Yelt Hoover Virginia Raleigh Daniels

Dead Man Found at Truck Wheel in Mount Holly

A dead man was found slumped at a truck wheel near Bordentown by a wrecking car operator named Harry Irvin. Police chased three men who fled with the wrecking car, taking them to Mount Holly for questioning after the body was moved to Bordentown hospital. Police report a bullet wound to the forehead and an apparent hijacking attempt.

Mount Holly Bordentown Harry Irvin Bordertown Pailce Columbia

Name of Radio Singer Draws $750 Reward

A garbled item notes a $750 cash offer for the name of a radio singer. The text references awards, a contest, and a company seeking the entrant’s identity with implications of publicity and compensation. Names, dates, and places are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Seven Million Bales Ginned This Season Report

Census bureau numbers show this year’s cotton ginned before October 10 totaling 1,311,208 running bales, including 246,367 round bales and 2,526 American-Egyptian bales, with state totals listed from Alabama to Virginia. Also noted, Oscar Chapman of Milwaukee foresees Milady smoking jeweled pipes as women embrace the habit.

Wasiington D. C Census Bureau Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia States Milwaukee Wis Oscar Chapman Milady Habb Ang

Weather and temperature notes from a disrupted page

A garbled OCR fragment outlines temperatures across multiple locations with scattered figures and dates. Mentions of Loom, Amarillo, Poston, and San Antonio appear amid inconsistent times and conditions. The piece resembles a chaotic weather diary with incomplete data and misread lines.

Murdered Red Haired Girl Linked to Putongang Gang

In Bernardino California a coroner jury ruled that a nude murdered girl on a Mojave road died from a fractured skull believed caused by unknown persons. Deputy Contreras suspects torture and an undercover role with a Tom Tunker ring. Desert prospector Fred Schwatrm was arrested on material fitness charges in San Pedro and returned as authorities probed the case. Scores visited the morgue to identify the victim.

Ban Bernardino Calif Ort INS Mojave Deser Ruth Contreras Tom Tunker Contraras Bald Los Angeles Fred W. Schwatm Sen Pedro Cali

U S Sets 74 Federal Cases For Trial In November

The United States plans 74 federal cases for trial in late October and November, posted at the federal district courtroom. About 40 cases will be heard starting October 31, with two to three trials daily as federal judges juggle Austin duties. Prohibition matters dominate the docket, including a notable trial of W L Smith James C Green and Virgi n Risch. Grandmother Mrs Amalie Forster faces trial on a second offense.

Egbert Schweppe United States District Attorney Federal District Austin W.L. Smith James C. Green Virgini Risch Prohibition Virgil L. Smith Amalie Forster

Bankers Report Turn in Business

WHLITE SULPHUR SPRINGS West Virginia October reports two committees of the Investment Bankers association say investigations show the summer of 1932 marked the actual passing of the economic crisis in this country.

Bankers Report Investment Bankers Association

Autoist kills boy and hides body near Riverhead

Police seek driver after a motorist fatally struck 11 year old Joseph Konkel on a pushmobile and concealed the body in scrub oaks three miles away. Nearby citizens join the hunt as officials warn of further danger. A voters’ rights meeting is planned at Main Ave High School Tuesday Oct 25 at 8 p.m.

Boy Riverhead Joseph Konkel Scrub Oaks Taxpayers’ League Moveling Main Ave. High School

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