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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1932
Page
11
A man lighting trash in San Antonio yard found a package marked Liquid Dynamite. Detective Lee Jones opened it to reveal ink eradicators. bottles were dumped into the river. The scene sparked a wary response from officers and a broader note on local education budget belt tightening and teacher contracts.
Two San Antonio men were named as delegates to the national convention of the American Hotel Association meeting in Memphis in October. Jack White and Paul McEween of San Antonio were announced by Henne Onarler, prominent of the Texan association, at the meeting held in the Mt Anthony hotel. Plans for the November state convention were discussed.
Texas households tally 280,098 private families and 749157 owned non farm homes with 132,931 owned farm homes. Ownership declined since 1920 while radio ownership rose. median values vary by native or foreign born status and race. Per home type, rents largely under 30 and more than 50 with regional differences.
German Consul for the southern district Rol Jaeger, newly assigned from New Orleans after Alaska travel, will arrive in San Antonio at 2 80 p m Saturday to be a pacer at German Day. A dinner in his honor is planned at the Menger hotel Saturday night and he will be the principal speaker at the German Day celebration Sunday at 16 a m. Reception committee members include Edward Heusinger FP Sehile Willig Dielmann Ernst Rata Paul Herring HH Flemer and G P Neuranger.
Edwin Bassett and his Aggieland orchestra begin an indefinite engagement Wednesday night at Club Forrest. Described as one of the Souths foremost college bands, they originate at Texas A and M and have performed at Sans Bone in Havana and Miramar in Panama City, including the past summer season at the Calver hotel in Galveston.
Harry Williams, 4, of 910 North Tiprenatreel, fell from a moving car in front of his home and was injured Tuesday. Taken to Sir Robert. Greerhoa PUAT, Augsin Badello, 203 Borst Gan Sabs ateeet, was knocked down by an automobile in front of the Santa Rona infirmary Monday and died during the night of his injuries.
Federal agents testified they forged samples at Aguor in an anti prohibition case. Herbert Dores faces charges for violation after a raid on Sharer Street yielded beer and a small amount of mash. Defense argues missing bottles ruined the evidence yet Dores is held on $500 bond.
A court case details a youth facing liquor charges with a not guilty plea by Lockhart. Another youth, Jake Perez, claimed innocence while admitting possession of beer and whiskey. The article also notes Texas Science Club officers being elected and a Southwest Teachers Institute meeting with a museum program and musical entertainment planned.
A fragmented 1992 clipping references a civil dispute involving U S Steps i rights, a mill action, and parties including W B Evnan, owner, with unclear details about the defendant group and the operation context. The legibility hinders precise claim terms and outcomes.
Bexar County commissioners considered canceling deputy constable powers outside precinct 1. Commissioner Robert Uhr introduced the measure at Wednesday’s court meeting, with Commissioner Albert Maverick Jr. seconding it. action was postponed pending a conference with County Attorney D F Davis to refine the resolution and present it in Segel form.
A Wednesday program at the Southwest Tenns Teath pee! Inckitake featured talks on Germany renouncing reparations, potential withdrawal from America, and a 4 billion unpaid balance. Dr C Perry Patterson warned of Hitlerite shifts if promises are broken, while Dr George W Frasier argued for co education in colleges and criticized girls colleges as outdated. Discussion covered the value of college and the prohibition amendment, with emphasis on democracy and civic principle.
Harlandale defeats Schlatner White Cats 9 0 and downed Dine Ab bon Dancing club 5 2 and 3 0 in three decisive wins. They advance to the mound robin county championship series.
Willow Lacings course opens to regular play after owner J Dixon announced the island links will remain accessible this afternoon. Matches will proceed mainly after 3 PM with evening events continuing into the week.
City council meeting awarded contracts for jail bread and meat purchases plus lubricating oil and fuel for two department cars. Farm animal feed for the zoo and beef for the zoo were priced per pound while police department lubricating oil costs were set. A local business manager faced a financial squeeze after a bad season and a farcical tale recounted a trader's misadventure with a player named Washington.
E H Kifer resigns as vice president of San Antonio Public Service to become president of Muskegon Gas Michigan. He is guest of Plaza luncheon hosted by chamber of commerce leaders H H Ochs. Thursday luncheon with Manufacturers Association at Girler Hotel. He will join American Light and Traction executive staff in Chicago.
A partial and garbled report notes the d hange Club H planning a trip to Austin for guests of the Worth Exchange Club. The delegation is to arrive at Postmaster P G Lucas and participate in a convention on the 14th in Syracuse, with plans to travel by automobile to San Francisco and Houston for a new station, while family considerations affect departures.
In Elta two children, a girl and boy, were reported missing after an incident at North 129f and North More streets. Local authorities searched park areas and questioned witnesses as family and police urged anyone with information to come forward.
Reported by patrolman W. KR. McClellan at Camayon and Plo res streets. Two men renting a motor and leaving without paying $2 of gas and oil. The thefts covered clothing groceries and furniture from Fidela Hernandes home at 1116 San Luis street. A thief snatched 87 from Motorman A. Johnson as he changed a trolley at El Brazos and Laredo streets. A pistol was taken from H. P. Burney at West Agarilia avenue. Other items included a typewriter and clothing from David Maldonado.
Those interested in missing reservations for the ex-students banquet at the M. C. 4 in San Antonio are asked to call the college for information about the 7 p.m. Wednesday event.
Mrs Mary Abbott of 12 Porter Street told police on Wednesday she fears J W Barnes, a roomer, who has been missing four days, may have left with violence. She reported two men took Barnes away Saturday night.
Beverly Ills Sept 6 A note urges visiting the New Munver dam project touted as the biggest realignment since prior fund trips. The piece compares its scale to the Grand Canyon and a fountain, mentions two hogs and filers, and hints at senatorial investigations. Candidates listed for election in November appear as context.
Albert Gonzales 49, a paper hanger, was lured by a stranger promising work and found dead in a vacant house at 31 West Falls Avenue. He had head injuries, a broken pick handle in the yard, and a nearby unfired pistol shell. Authorities cite multiple wounds but no robbery motive, with Newton Jr. aiding the inquiry.
Dr Robbie Given and Dr Mary King are named as five members of an executive committee for the Fourteenth Texas congressional district within the national Democratic Campaign Committee. Appointment was made Tuesday by Ray Milter, a rector, and state booster Neal, co-director, with support from other leaders.
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