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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1932

Page

2

Hoover Accuses Roosevelt of Profit Motive in Campaign

President Hoover denounces Roosevelt in a speech charging the Democratic candidate with profit from labor and foreign loans, asserting the governor promoted such ventures for gain in 1928 and calling circulating “calumnies” by the Democratic committee. He defends his own record on children’s bureau funding and tariff policy while labeling Roosevelt’s stance on currency and immigration as shifting and unreliable.

New York State Roosevelt Hoover Federal International Banking Company Poe Cleveland National Committee Br. Hoover Democratic House Valier States Soovergard Debion Tumgell Tmset Democvalie Sie

Alignment of States Shomn Hoover Roosevelt Polls

Washington reports a tabulation comparing the 48 plates in nationwide presidential polls. The figures reflect shifts between President Hoover and Governor Roosevelt as published by leading newspapers and the Literary Digest.

Washington, D.C Hoover Roosevelt Heerst

Missing Woman Sought After Kidnaping Incident

Cleveland detectives search for a woman seen dragging a boy into a car a week after Elbert Holleran disappeared. An unidentified man in gray was also sought for threatening the boy months earlier. Police look for two men who tried to entice Gertrude Glansky in the same neighborhood.

Cleveland Odha Elbert Holleran Poller Gergiding Glansky

Key to Situation Philadelphia Riddle In Padlock Tale

Reported fragment describes a police raid on a speakeasy and a suspect named Herbert, with mention of a padlock holding the key to the situation. Text is garbled but centers on a crime raid and tangled motives. The readable parts point to a past tense account from Philadelphia dated October 20.

Philadelphia Herbert Padlock Aimport- Mame Ammen Trase

Jury Considers Wife's Claim on Insurance Firm

Fort Worth reports a district court jury was instructed to decide if Sidney Norwood, fugitive from Cleburne, is legally dead for Emma Norwood's suit against Gouthland Life Insurance over a $100,000 policy. The case hinges on absence for over seven years.

Fort Worth Oct Sidney & Norwood Cleburne Barker Esse Emma Norwood Gouthland Iife Insurance Company Norwood

Hoover's West Virginia Comeback Amid Polls Shift

West Virginia ballots swung toward Roosevelt in the latest postcard poll with 1443 for Roosevelt and 1223 for Hoover. Roosevelt leads in the state, and broader southern border states show Roosevelt majorities, signaling evolving dynamics in the campaign trail.

Colee Mongan Washington, D. C Roosevelt West Virginia Hoover New Returne Antonio Lickle Hearst United States West Virginie Kentucky Texas

Murder charges name husband in desert girl death

Los Angeles reported a murder complaint charges Gus Cerney with killing his 21 year old wife whose nude body was found in a desert region. Cerney left his Los Angeles home the day the body was discovered, and an automobile like a reported vehicle was seen near Yuma Arizona. Bloodstained bedding was found at the Cerney residence as friends say Mrs Cerney had recently received a 20000 dollar estate from her father.

Los Angeles Gus Cerney Southern California Desorletbors Cerner Deave Fila Wes Yuma Ariz Cerney

Roosevelt tour gains upbeat New England report

Albany dispatch says Governor Roosevelt, en route as Democratic presidential candidate, received an upbeat briefing from Alfred E. Smith at the executive mansion. Smith, before Portland stop, promised a campaign swing from Maine to California with a cordial, joking exchange ensuring allies are aligned for the tour.

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Weather fragment reports varied temperatures and aviation notes

Scattered garbled data describe normal precipitation for May and January figures, plus flying weather notes for San Antonio and Brommryille. It lists temperatures, wind, and visibility in a patchy format with place names and unclear timings.

Students Hear of Old Spanish Trail

Heral Ayers, a main advocate for rebuilding the Old Spanish Trail, spoke before the student body of St Mary's University on Friday. The talk, sponsored by the social welfare department, featured Brother John J Black introducing Ayers, a knight commander of the Order of Isabel la Católica.

Heral Ayers St. Mary's University John J. Black Ayers Order of Isabela the Catholic

Lutheran Men Sponsor Services On Reformation Theme

The Lutheran Men sponsor a reformation themed service at 3 p.m. at San Pedro. Rev. A. Rast of St. Paiite Lutheran Church will speak on The Church of the Reformation, a Champion of Gods Truth. Committee members include Cherie Bachun, E. Kramer, Rudi Rateeker, and Rev. A opm.

Lutheran Reformation

Johnson rails at administration at San Francisco rally

Senator Hiram W. Johnson, Republican Independent, denounced the current administration as vacillating and full of broken promises. He urged the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt and attacked campaign practices by Republicans, contrasting big business power with the rights of the people. He criticized farm relief efforts as minimal in many communities.

San Francisco Hiram W. Johnson Prankin D. Roosevelt Sehater Johnson Hoover White House Gentter Johnson Relef Elforta

Lawyers to File Suit for Divorce for Vivian Duncan

In Los Angeles on October 22 two attorneys for Vivian Duncan a noted dancer and film actress announced they would file a divorce suit against Nils Asther Swedish film star alleging cruelty. They stated a property settlement was reached out of court and Duncan would seek custody of their 14 month old daughter Evelyne Rosette. The couple wed in Reno on August 1 1930 and separated last May.

Log Angeles Vivian Duncan Shige Nils Asther Aatner O. ©. Baron Milton H. Cohen Evelyne Rosette Reno Germany

Truett Receivership Delay Affects Truett Cotton Franchise

Robert Truett, head of Truett Cotton, announced a 60 day delay in suit for receivership. The delay followed a motion by his brother Winona Truett Jr, supported by 22 percent of outstanding shares, to grant the extension. The company operates branches in Houston, Dallas, Memphis, Ton, and New Orleans.

Robert Truett Truett Cotton Company Winona Truett Jr Adentoakholdern

Oklahoma City Court Clerk Seal Found After Week of Pranks

In Oklahoma City the official seal of the county court clerk was recovered following a week of pranks. Deputy Neitle Rendricks reported the find after a dreamlike moment, while Nailin and Guy offered cautious hopes for closure.

Oklahoma City Oct Oklahoma Faunty Depuy

Fergusons In Fort Worth For Speech

Mrs Miriam Ferguson Democratic nominee and ex Governor James Ferguson spoke in Fort Worth while Republican rival Bullington toured West Texas. The Democratic state committee pushed a straight ticket pledge as officials announced nominees for state offices and emphasized party unity amid cross talk on loyalty and votes.

Texas Miriam 'A.ferguson James &. Ferguson Fort’ Worth Ceyille Bullington Irs Perguéon West Texas Bullington Abuene Jim Fermu H. T. King R. 8. Sterling San Antonio Abilene Taylor County Witt Edgar E. Witt Waco George B. Terrell Joseph Weldon. Batley Jr Atecting P. Strong William Pierson Supreme Court FL. Hewkins Criminel James V.alfred George H. Shepard Charley Lockbert L. A. Woods State Superintendent of Public Instruction J. 5. McDonald 0. Y. Terrell Ernest O. Thompson J. 1. Walker

Teachers at Institute in Bray Texas Elect 1037 Meeting Site

Bray Texas Oct 2 The Four-County Teachers institute ends with 300 attending selecting Brady as 1037 meeting site and adoring Schleicher and Kimble counties. Banquet held at High School cafeteria as Dr J A Bull urges larger public education funding. Attendees include McCulloch Concho Basan Menard Coleman Kimble educators and speakers from Baylor, San Marcos and John Tarleton colleges.

Bray Texas Teachers’ Institute Brady Schleicher Kimble J. A. Bull Toxea McCulloch Con”cho Basan Menard Coleman Anc Beachera O. A. Ulrich Bauth- Western University Georgetown W. 1 Froodsoly State Teachers Lege San Marcos Vordenbatum San Marcos College Lillia Martin Baylor University Dean Thornes John Tarleton College Stephenville

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