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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1932
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane discusses economic reform and national renewal, urging four actions: shift from greed to public service, secure honest leadership, educate citizens in governance, and solve distribution alongside production. He cites US treasury offerings, global debt lessons, and Japan’s Manchuria situation as context for disciplined, industrial progress.
In Austin Chief Justice C. M. Curdon ruled the state executive committee’s duties are ministerial and must certify Ferguson’s nomination. The decision denies her leave for a mandamus to force certification, while maintaining canvassing limits and voiding committee inquiries into legality of individual votes.
New York September 10. Five inspectors from the UB Steamboat Inspection service gave the ill fated Observation a clean bill of health while Assistant District Attorney Frank of the Bronx raised the disaster’s hull condition. Two inspectors testified that no salients or planking were missing but said the wood may not have deteriorated much since April and July inspections. Rescue efforts continued off East 130th Street as divers recovered two bodies from the sunken wreckage. The 124 workers aboard the ferry were en route to a nine million dollar penitentiary project on Alkers Island when the vessel exploded a 23 year old boiler at 8:03 a.m. yesterday. The death toll rose to eight in Lineal hospital.
Los Angeles Sept 10 Bowne for the steaming green hells of the New Guinea jungles, Dr Arthur Torrance, world famed scientist and explorer left today to test the practical worth of an adsptute cure for leprosy on primitive people. Torrance, who has been reported dead on his treks to Tarott lands, leads an expedition sponsored by the California University Medical school, aided by his brother Victor in Temple City.
Mrs William MacMillan Adams daughter of former Democratic presidential nominee John W. Davis has established residence in Reno. She could not be reached for comment and no attorney could be reached. The Adams are listed in the New York Social Register.
A messenger for Lt. James Jackson Bookerage Company was robbed of 586 dollars by a lone bandit who accosted him on the third floor of a downtown office building. Police report the incident but did not reveal the messenger’s name.
Reno dispatch reports a prohibition raid on a border lodge near the California Nevada line. Two employees were held and released on bonds of 2800 dollars each as investigators recovered items from the scene. The raid prompted authorities to tighten controls at the facility.
Grange Georgia September reports a mother mistakenly called her daughter by the wrong name during a church or school choir practice. The incident led to a brief correction as the child Alice was identified correctly after the mix-up.
Washington plans call for 40 new federal buildings to be started immediately under the Garner–Weaver relief act as part of a 3200 million federal works program. Postoffice in San Antonio cited. others include Abilene Austin Boston Denver Detroit El Paso Los Angeles New York Philadelphia Raleigh Spokane Wilmington and more.
In Los Angles a tangled case surrounds Paul Bern’s death by own action. Jean Harlow and Dorothy Millette are central to legal talks over Bern’s estate while authorities search the Sacramento River for the rumored surviving Dorothy Millette. Police and state officials push on with inquiries as legal steps to preserve Bern’s widow’s and relatives’ interests proceed.
Washington Sept 1 A tropical storm was reported by the U S weather bureau moving slowly in the Gulf of Mexico. Advisory warns of possible disturbance with rough conditions 24 degrees north latitude 92 degrees west longitude. No strong winds reported yet and the storm appears of light to moderate intensity.
Washington officials professed ignorance tonight of a plan to appoint former President Calvin Coolidge to head a non partisan bondholders commission to study the financial plight of American railroads and draft remedy legislation. Reports mentioned former Governor Al Smith of New York as a prospective member.
Hans Richfield was convicted by a Kansas jury of robbing the Bikhart National Bank on September 14. The deliberation lasted about two hours and the verdict was reached on the second ballot.
In Washington DC airport context the text discusses a claim that many wives hold jobs. The fragment references home makers in a distant century and notes percentages, but the OCR is garbled making precise facts uncertain. The readable items include mentions of occupation and a census style claim.
Edinburg reports the fatal shooting of Amon Minar, age 1, while he hunted on Branch north of Pete. Officers investigating say the boy was mistaken for an animal by another hunter and were clarifying the circumstances tonight.
Mayor Joseph V. McKee orders the New York City police to aid the effort against slot machines gambling houses and pool rooms. The move marks a battle over city gambling practices amid citywide tensions on September 16.
In a night incident a woman named Mrs. R. L. Berty was struck by a car in front of her home at 1010 South Flores Street. She sustained a broken leg and was taken to Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital the same day.
Breckenridge dispatch reports Roy Arnold 24 beat his divorced wife to death on a city street as bystanders watched. Witnesses say the couple argued near the curb. he struck her with a lead pipe and stone, inflicting a fatal head wound and stab wound. Arnold had a tumultuous prior record including a death sentence overturned and a pardon.
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler failed to win General Kurt von Schleicher to join forces against Franz von Papen. Schleicher refused Hitler’s offer of a line chancellorship if he would overthrow Papen and pledge the government to the Nazis and their Catholic centrist allies.
Fragmented auction report shows 19 rattlers listed by Lockmart Genk with no buyers. Local notes mention tenant fryer Aline Alya and unclear bidders amid chaotic lines and garbled text.
The British steamer Watford ran aground on Cane Ports off Glace Bay amid Memeres gale. The vessel is badly damaged and pummeled by seas. Frantic attempts to assist hindered by 59 and seas washing away oil lines. no word from the Watford since late this afternoon.
Detroit September 10 A barn roof collapsed during a crowd of spectators at a Michigan State Patrol event injuring twenty and killing one person. Fire crews rushed to the scene as rescue work began.
Diaz is nominated for the presidency by the Conservative ticket in Washington with former president Flag in support. He will be opposed by Juan Boelis running under the Liberty party in the Sacasa district as announced by the state department.
Squirrels driven from the Devils River flood seek shelter as thousands wander along the riverbank. Many disappeared after the flood washed away their ancient pecnut trees, leaving the animals homeless.
London sources report Hoover administration quiet on wartime debt notices while Europe seeks delay or cancellation. Britain France and allies mull December payments as political pressure mounts in the US election. Paris cites tacit accord to curb further wartime debt talks.
Forecast calls for a low around AB degrees and a high near 4 degrees. North to northeast winds. Light to moderate winds expected along the coast and inland areas with varying cloudiness and periods of sun. Wind shifts from east to north, with cooler temperatures prevailing in western Texas as a cold front advances.
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