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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1932

Page

4

Hoover revolt in farm belt continues in nationwide poll

Washington dispatch reports the farm belt revolt against Hoover persists as Roosevelt gains in agricultural states. Minnesota shifts toward Roosevelt while Missouri Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota show mixed results. Kansas remains Hoover's only firm regional lead as Roosevelt strengthens elsewhere.

Hoover Roozevelts Iowa Wes ST Missouri Nebraska Wisconsin South Dakota North Dakota Kansas Orther

Bomb Wrecks Car of Theater Man

A bomb exploded under the hood of a car of theater executive Max Melcher just before he was to leave for home. The blast wrecked the auto and shattered nearby windows. Melcher told police he knew of enemies who might be responsible.

Cricago Sept Max Melcher

Straw Ballot Guivers Ad Servier

Revised tabulations of returns to date in the nationwide presidential poll show how the Hoover Roosevelt vote divides by state and by gender. The table estimates potential electoral votes for each candidate, compiled from combined morning and Sunday papers.

Guivers Ad Servier Washington, D. C Dgte Bap Antonio Light

County Republicans suspend county ticket in 1924 race

Dr J B Albright, county chairman, announced no county Republican ticket will be fielded for the November election. He said the local office will focus on presidential and gubernatorial campaigns, backing Orville Bullington and the Lubock convention affecting their strategy.

Republia J B Albright Miriam A. Ferguson Albright North Alamo Travis Streete Orville Bullington

ROTC Heads to Texas High School Units Start

Four officers of the second division left Fort Sam Houston to assume duties with Texas R O T C units. Lieut Cal W J Connolly to lead the San Antonio high schools R O T C. Benjamin Wade to Dulles to head the Fort Worth unit. Maj 4 8 Boyd Jr to Fort Worth to supervise the Fort Worth R O T C. Capl R K Fisher and Maj 3 W F Allen to Dallas high schools duties.

R.O.T.C Texas Fort Sam Houston Boyd Jr Fort Worth CG. Gapl R. K. Fisher Port Worth W. F. Allen Dallas

Bank signs replace City Central with South Texas Bank

Workmen began replacing large signs on the City Central building to reflect the new South Texas Bank and Trust company. J Millar, president, says an early opening is planned and Reconstracion Finance Corp is expected to deliver the $1,460 loan within days.

Central Bank and Trust Company South Texas Bank, and Trust, Company J. Millar Sree Reconatrac-ion Finance Corporation

Mother Dies as Son Tries Death by Own Action

New York report details a tragic case where a 116 year old mother died and her son reportedly attempted suicide afterward. He was restrained by a relative as authorities describe the sequence following the mother Mrs Tore Mayers death and other family members involved.

New York Guiido Hin DeAhbore Joan Mayers Tore Mayers

Retired Army Man Morrison Dies in San Antonio

George W. Morrison aged 69 died at home 306 Devine street after years of illness. A 33 year armament inspector, he served at Rock Island arsenal before transfer to San Antonio. Survived by widow Ada M Morrison and daughter Gladya with three sisters in Iowa and Galley Junction.

George W. Morrison United States San Antonio Dévine Street Mr. Morison Davenport Towa Rock Island Arsenal Alamo Lodge No The Elks Flodge Bexar Bowing Clay Birs Ada M. Morrison Misa Gladya Morrison Lasette Finley Harlan Town H.F. Chalmers Galley Junction Ida McKee Stuart, Zowe

Maniac Caught in San Antonio Now at Large Again

PUEBLO Colo Sept 12 Two inmates of the state reform school, both paroled by keepers, are at large today after escaping during a guard's lapse last night Ed Caffrey 32 seized a pistol and forced release Henry H Markley 24 convicted years ago of drowning a boy by tying him in a rack and holding him under water He escaped in December 1930 and was at large months before he was nabbed in San Antonio Texas

Pueblo Cola Geret Saylum Ed Caffrey Henry H. Markey Markley San Antonio Texay

County to Bill City for Prison Health Services

Hexar county will bill San Antonio each month fifty five dollars for services by the county health officer or assistants to prisoners in the city jail. The county commissioners court approved the action on Monday on Commissioner Albert Maverick Jr. motion after a drug supply bill for prisoners in the jail was reviewed.

Hexar County San Antonio County Commissioners Court Albert Maverick Jr

Roosevelt and Garner Plan Kansas City Meeting

In Uvalde Texas INS reports vice presidential candidate John N Garner will depart tonight for Kansas City to meet Democratic nominee Franklin D Roosevelt. Garner travels with Charles B Hand who said the plan was confirmed after a long distance call with Roosevelt. A search for a suitable room or apartment near the venue is noted.

Roosevelt Garner K.C Uvalde Texas John N. Garner Democratic Party Kansas City Prenkiin D. Roosevelt Precdent Charles 8. Hand

Irregularities in Primary Testified At Court Inquiry

Four witnesses from precincts 44 and 14 testified Monday before Justice E H Talbert’s court of inquiry in Harlandale about alleged election irregularities. They reported unlocked ballot boxes, counting discrepancies, and attempts to influence returns. League leaders and county officials discussed a possible second inquiry to present the other side.

Justice of the Pesce E. H. Talbert Harlandale Verh A. Honter West Lynwood Avenue Z. G. Hart Hunter Hart Court House Fulton Shed Elemrre Price J. Franken Spears Escobar Nod P. C. Soils Cabrers Robert Whiteley Charles M. Uickeon Dan Feuill Citizens’ League Grover ©. Morrie League People's Ticket Beane E. H. Talbert Court of Inquiry Morris

Ten States Primaries Begin Week of Ballot Battles

Ten states plus Washington and Maine launch a multi state primary week with Maine first today and Georgia closing Wednesday. Arizona Colorado Louisiana Michigan New Hampshire Vermont Washington and South Carolina vote tomorrow in contests shaping the November outlook. Prohibition sits at stake in Michigan and Washington as former congressmen in Michigan and Huey Long influence Louisiana.

Hoover Roosevelt Alabama Arizona Californie Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Indiana Inwa Kenturky Louislina Maine Maryland Mansachusetts Michigan Ates Minnesota Montana Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey Diexico New York a+ MESS wu North, Carolina North Dakota Ohla Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvanie Rhode Island South Boyth Daknia Tennessee Ling Texag Vermont Virginis Ashington Os Virgin Wisconsin Wyoming Paw Washington Colorado Louisiana South Carolina Meine Mills Treasry Walsh Bly Cramton Hudson Sbhator Jones Adam Beeler Huey Long Lowsiana Himeall Broussard Overton

Bystander Hurt as Awning Falls After Crash

T. A. Martinez 42 of 208 Banks Street was struck on the head by a falling awning support when an automobile crashed into it at Houston and Ob Marys Streets early Monday. He was taken to Robert B Green hospital. The driver of the car was the sole injured. Mins Norton Smith 23 of 325 Madison Avenue was injured when the car she rode in overturned at South Presa and Florida Streets. Injuries were also reported from a collision in the 600 block of South Fradberry Street involving Mrs J B Morris of 208 Kaylon Avenue who was hospitalized.

T. A. Martinez Banks Street Houston Ob. Mary's Martinez Robert B. Green Hospital Mins Norton Smith Madison Sivest South Presa Florida South Fradberry Street J. B. Morris Kaylon Avenue

Pension Fund Boosted by Benefit Shows and Pensions Granted

The te and police pension fund received 1800 from ticket sales for midnight shows and expected to reach 3500 after Saturday theater sums. at Monday’s board meeting pensions of 44 per month were granted to Levi B. Stowe. Also noted are pensions for policemen disabled in the line of duty and Lugille Snell, widow of J W Snell, who died in 1930.

Te and Police Pension Fund Tuarning Levi B. Stowe Lugille Snell J. W. Snell

Obituary notices for Coin Douglass Crawford families

Chituary L. M. Coin 62 of San Antonio funeral Monday officiants Fasbi A Dubin and Canter D Kanter. Survivors include widow Sarah Dubin two daughters Mrs Wiederman and Miss Coin and three sons Ben Coin of Linton fate and Israel Coin of San Antonio. The body of James Shaw Douglass former president of Farmers National Bank Gonzales taken home for burial Sunday. Douglass 58 died at local hospital Saturday night. Survives widow Francis Perkins Douglass a son Arthur James Douglass two brothers Frank Douglass of Houston and Willig Douglass of Lexington nephew H A Douglass of San Antonio. Harrison Riley Crawford funeral Monday afternoon. Crawford born Atascosa County lived in Beguin many years. Survivors widow five daughters Mrs L L Gowell Mrs Mamie Newman and Mrs Ella Teylor of San Antonio Mrs Myrtle Kelley of Smithville and Mrs Trabel Frietenhahn of Seguin two sons James Crawford of San Antonio and Beaufort Crawford of Berim and eight brothers Lafaye de Crawford.

L. M. Coin San Antonio Fasbi A. Dubin Canter D. Kanter Sarah Dubin B. Wiederman Miss Pearl Bén Coin Linton and Fate Israel Coin San Anon James Shaw Douglass Farmers’ National Bank of Gonerles Gonzales Buria Douglass Masonic Lodge No. 30 Scottish Rite Mes Francis Perkins Dougings Arthur James Douglass Frank Douglass Houston Willig Douglass Lexington H. A. Douglass Harrison Riley Crawford Pine Erminervices Crawford Atascoes County Beguin Mra L. L. Gowell Mamio Newman Ella Teyfor Myrtit Kelley Smithville Trabell Frietenhahn Seguin Jame Crawford Beaufort Crawlond Berimin Lafaye de Craw- Lee Ol Eral

Devi River Badge Open

Rail traffic between San Antonio and El Paso to be resumed Monday afternoon over the Pacific railroad after a 12 day suspension due to the Devil River flood west of Dev River. The Sunset Limited westbound from San Antonio at 3 10 p m will be first train over the line with freight traffic resuming Tuesday. A temporary canyon bridge was completed in seven days to restore crossings. Train delays had lengthened schedules as traffic was rerouted via Fort Worth over the Texas Pacific.

San Astonio el Paso Pacific Railroad Bunset Limited San Antonio H. A. Loeffler Loeffler Devils River Southern Pacific Jas Fort Worth Texas Pacific Railroad

Vets' Hoover Club lauds ousting of bonus seekers

A letter to the American Legion convention from J. A. Lazer, national commander of Veterans' Hoover era, praises President Hoover for ousting the Bonus Expeditionary Force from Washington. It says he performed his duty and that remaining inactive after the bloodshed would have risked dictatorial control by insurgents.

New York Hoover Bonus Expeditionary Force Washington American Legion Convention J. A. Lazer

Del Rio to El Paso Highway Reopens After 12 Days

Del Rio to El Paso highway traffic resumed Monday after a 12 day interruption. W H Furlong of the highway department announced the road is restricted to light vehicles on a temporary bridge over the Devil River west of Del Rio. Traffic between Uvalde and Del Rio remained halted due to high Nueces river levels and expected reopening by Tuesday or Wednesday.

del Rio el Paso W. H. Furlong Highway Department of the Chamber of Commerce Devila River Uvalde del Rilo Nueces River

Brazil Campaign on Rebels Fails in Two Months of Fighting

Brazil reports little progress after two months of clashes with rebel forces. Officials cited ongoing federal attacks along the Gao Pauls front as they pursue rebels with limited gains and no decisive breakthrough. Local observers warned of the conflict's persistence and uncertain outcomes.

Brazil Sao Paulo Brasil Gao Pauls Minke Cerar Front Neem” Trittisen Hraddueriarh

Commission May Hold Oil Theft Hearing in E Texas

A Texas railroad commissioner said hearings may be held in East Texas to test charges that oil theft and conservation orders are violated. Ernest Thompson said the commission would welcome evidence and that witnesses at the hearing would be sworn. He urged people to report any theft.

Austin Lewes Railroad Commission Texas Ai] Fles Ernest ©. Thompson Raiload Thompson Boy Ilich

German Day draws about four thousand five hundred attendees

Plans for a German day celebration next year were already under way after this year’s fete in San Antonio. About 4500 people attended the all day celebration which opened with a musical program and closed with a grand ball. Participants included Beethoven Maennerchor and Texas singer groups with Al fred Schaefer directing the orchestra. May or C. M. Chambers and others spoke as the ball ended the event.

San Antonio Fritz Schlo Municipal Auditorium Heethoven Maennerchor Gan Antohlo Uederkranz New Braunfels Singing Society Austin Saéngerbund Schulenbers Thederkrans Baéngerbud Texas Gébirgs Saengerbund Alfred Schaefer C. M. Chambers Alefred Ronde Paul Hersting D.wachtendorf Herman Schilerer John Ostrow Gilbert Scholl Len Dielman

Budget outlook and tax rate debate in Bexar County

Bexar County plans to adopt its budget and set the tax rate this week. Commissioners discuss possible increases, with one hopeful no 3-cent rise and another fearing under 1-cent or up to 0.8-dollar changes. The tentative rate suggests 87 cents, up 14 cents from last year, while two commissioners refrain from opinion. County officials expect action Monday or Tuesday during the regular session. A citizens' committee led by Dr. Dudley Jackson will present findings for consideration.

Bexar County Thomas Abbot Albert Maverick Jr Committee of Citzens Dudley Jackson Seid

Olmos Basin to Be Wild Life Preserve

The city commission decided to convert Olmos park basin into a wildlife and bird preserve. Acting with civic groups, City Attorney T. D. Dobbs Jr. will draft an ordinance to halt hunting in the basin. Police protection will enforce compliance, and officials expect a beautiful park for the region.

Olmos Park Ile T. D. Dobbs Jr

Humble Oil Co restrained by wait in Texas case

In One Hundred Twenty sixth District court at Austin, a counter move by Attorney General Alfred to Humble Oil and Refining Co and Humble Pipe Line Co seeks to restrain the companies from violating the state ratable taking law. Upchurch said the law requires pipelines to take all ratably from wells they are connected to and not take more from Humble wells than from others. The suit follows a railroad commission order increasing Texas oil allowable from 43 to 50 barrels per well per day, amid proration debates affecting major Texas fields.

Austin INS Humble Ot’ Ang Refinlog Company Humble Pipe Line Company Ine Company Humble Company Upchurch Commersel Texas

Flood Wipes Out Bridge at Presidio

Presidio Texas suffered destruction as the Rio Grande rose three feet washing away the International bridge and several federal buildings. The U S customs immigration and public health offices were swept away. The toll bridge owner’s home was wrecked. Fort D A Russell soldiers arrived to aid if needed. No deaths reported.

Presidio Texas International Bridge United States Rio Grande Concho River United States Customs, Immigration Service and Public Health Fort D. A. Russell Marfa

All Third Degree Charges Quashed in Nassau County

Indictments against Nassau County policemen over the death of Hyman Stark, charged with third degree methods, were dismissed by Supreme Court Justice John B. Johnston. The dismissal follows a motion by District Attorney Elvin N. Edwards.

Mineola Nassau County Hyman Stark Supreme Court John B. Johnston Elvin N. Edwards

Attack and rail raids in Harbin area kill many

Harbin area sees a series of bandit raids and derailments along the Chinese Eastern railway. Reports say 24 killed and over 10 injured in the first 24 hours, with additional casualties from a larger clash nearby. American consul general George Henson and party escaped with injuries as British members were seriously wounded.

Harbin Maccuriu Ali Here Agaih Tabsing Chengchun

Nurito the pain reliever ad promises swift relief

An advertisement touts Nurito a safe non narcotic remedy for sciatic and rheumatic pains. It claims rapid improvement with a few doses, offering a money back guarantee if pain persists. Sold at local drug stores including Sommers and Wagners.

Nurito Sommersi Wagners Storca

Ackerman Praises Innerclean Laxative in Letter

A Syracuse man named R. Ackerman writes about his life experiences and endorses Innerclean as the most wonderful laxative, claiming it cleans effectively and keeps up to its fame. The letter personifies a strong consumer testimonial from a local resident.

Rank R. Ackerman Syracuse N.Y Ackerman Innerclean

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