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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1932
Page
1
Unemployed numbers spark debate on spending power
Mr Green of the American Federation of Labor cites 11,400,000 unemployed in the United States, arguing that prosperity relies on spending power. He warns against relying on government cash or stock-price tricks, urging action to boost demand and jobs amid bleak outlooks from German and British signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
American Federation of Labor
United States
Federation of Labor
von Papen
Hindenburg
Canada
Ferguson files mandamus to force Texas gubernatorial primary tabulation
Mrs Miriam A Ferguson candidate for Governor files a mandamus in the Texas Supreme Court to require the Democratic executive committee to tabulate primary returns and name the nominee. James Ferguson asserts the returns show his wife won by over 3800 votes and seeks to ensure compliance with election laws and proper nomination by the convention. The petition targets W C Hurley and the state Democratic committee, with hearings set for Friday and events planned in Lubbock and Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Prhmary
James F. Ferguson
RJ &. Sterling
Lubbock
Ferguson
Ny Whfe
Democratic Executive Committee
W. C. Hurer Chaiman
Executive Committee
Tuesiday
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Parity cloudy with possible showers. Wednesday night and Thursday bring higher chances of rain. Wednesday low around 76 degrees with Thursday highs near 86. Moderate northeast to easterly winds. Texas region shows partly cloudy to cloudy skies with showers possible in west, southeast, and Panhandle areas. temperatures midweek warmer in the northwest and east portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Panhandle
Hotel Sees Dry Repeal Buys Beer
The Heiss Hotel company in May ordered 30 barrels of beer from Anheuser Busch and Falstaff. Delivery depends on federal and state legalization. Manager Charles Heiss said he wants aged beer on hand if signor laws change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Heiss Hotel Company
Anheuser, Busch, Inc
Falstaff Corporation
Charles Heiss
Rainy spell and warm spell forecast for 14th day
The U S Bureau predicted a 14th consecutive day of rain with temperatures from 70 to 86 degrees for the next 24 hours. Northeast winds continue as light rainfall totaled about 0.04 inches in the prior 24 hours. City temperatures rose to 91 during the afternoon before falling to 71 overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Bureau
Weather Bureau
San
Suspect Held on Extortion Threat in Cleveland Case
Edward Rothera, 47, of Westfield confessed to police chief Theodore Myers that he wrote and mailed five letters threatening Eldworth H. Augustus and his family for $26,000. The extortion scheme spanned months and targeted the home of the sportsman and clubman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Eldworth H. Augustus
Edward Rothera
Westfield
Theodore Myers
Wiloughby
Augustus
Egan Attorneys to Appeal Case
In San Francisco on September TM, Egan former San Francisco public defender and co-defendant, along with partner Tinnin, were found guilty of the murder of Mrs Jessie Scott Hughes, an elderly widow and benefactor of Egan. The jury deliberated over three days. sentencing is set for tomorrow as defense attorneys give notice of appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Franuiaco
pPraasa
Egan
San Frantisco
Alpart Tinnin
Nile
Jessie Scott Hughes
Roosevelt Victory in Missouri Seen
Senator Harry C Hawes, who directed the Smith campaign in 11 Mississippi valley states, predicted at Democratic headquarters that Franklin D Roosevelt would carry Missouri and adjacent states in November, reinforcing expectations for a Roosevelt victory in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Franklin
D. Roosevelt
Missouri
Harry C. Hawes
Smith
Mississippi Valley
Senate OKs Tame Duck Amendment To Constitution
In Austin the Senate approved the unname duck amendment to the Texas constitution. The measure had been adopted by the House in a special session and now advances to the governor for signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tedera
Texas
Senate
House
Zep Returns From Flight to Brazil Arrives Today
Zep completed his fourth trip and arrived here at 1 38 p m today after a flight to Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zep
Brazil
Melancholy Blamed for Bern Act Headlines in Honolulu
Honolulu report cites Dr. Edward B. Jones saying Paul Bern's suicide stemmed from personal melancholia due to overwork and nerves. He asserts no third party involvement and will share confidential clinical records with coroner Frank Nance. Police probe notes differing servant accounts ahead of inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
T. Hy Sépl
Paul Bern
Edward B. Jones
Hern
Hollywood
Bern
Los Aneles
de Jones
Senate probe stalled on Texas primary investigation
Texas Senate state affairs committee voted 9 to 6 to postpone indefinitely action on a resolution calling for a senate committee investigation of the recent Democratic primary. Supporters said they would seek a report favoring the resolution, while others urged indefinite postponement. House sponsor Duvall did not press action, noting he would present the matter if the Senate adopted a call for a senate inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Senate State Affairs Committee
Senate
Benator
Walter Woodul
Houston
Resolu
Avene Patt
Benavides
J. G. Duvall
Fort Worth
House
Duvall
Walle
Lecal
Dying Ride Victim Names Killers in Final Charge
In New York a dying ride victim, Vincent Correntino, names his attackers before death. He accuses two men of involvement in an earlier extortion case and claims they dumped him on a mansion lawn last night. The suspects, described as hired men, allegedly faced prior criminal charges but were acquitted. The scene centers on the victim’s last testament and the unfolding murder context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dept
Mario
Vincent Correntino
Westbury
Mark Hyed
Copper and Utility Stocks Rise on Street Advance
Copper prices climbed to 8 1 4 cents a pound and copper shares gained amid broad gains in utilities. Utah, a thinly traded issue, rose to 1 and American Can advanced over 2 to 118, American Telephone up more than 2 to above 118.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ulad
Utah
American Telephone
Suspect Named in $1000 Gem Theft
Police report a theft of a $1000 diamond ring at noon on Monday. The article names a suspect, Mrs. EF. 1, Womack, and mentions Magex Wreet and Mle Tamed Asus in connection with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womack
Magex Wreet
Weck
Fay and Rudy Vallee Reunite in Reno Divorce Tease
Reno reports say Fay Webb Vallee will not divorce Rudy Vallee after a brief separation sparked by a childish quarrel and a midnight telephone call. She plans to join him in New York after traveling to Sania Monlen. The couple emphasizes enduring love and denies any divorce intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nev
Rudy, Vallees
Fay Webb
Adrena
Ginger
Mrsville
Associated Press
Alwaya
Tain Teaving
Sania Monlen
Rudy
New York
Vallee
Atlant
Mercedes Menaced by Massive Rio Grande Floods
Army pilots report a 30 foot breach in the floodway south of Misaton and rapid water flow toward the lowlands. Frantic crews battle a 15 foot wall break near McAllen as four more breaches are feared. Mercedes appears most at risk as high waters spread toward Wesco and Hidalgo area, isolating towns and endangering residents.
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Kid Grandes
Brownsville
Misaton
McAtles
McAllen
Courtt
Vidalga
Mercedes
Hidalgo
Wes
Westaco
International Bridge
Puch Vicims
Salrty
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