Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

Page 1

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1932

Page

1

Gorguloff's execution described in Brance tones

Arthur Brisbane reflects on the Paris execution of Lieom Gorguloff for the assassination of President Doumer, noting the ritual details and public salute, then shifts to Los Angeles news on the Metropolitan Water District bond deal funding a Colorado River aqueduct project and Army Air Corps bombing records, praising civic effort and safety advances.

Los Angeles John G. Bullock New York Metropolitan Water District Califoria Reconstruction Finance Corporation California

Pay Plan Rejected by Longshoremen in NYC

The International Longshoremen association membership rejected a proposed wage plan in New York on September 15. The proposal offered seven or eight dollars per hour and one dollar extra for overtime, as reported to a committee of deep-sea steamship operators by Joseph P. Ryan, the association president.

New York International Longshoremen ® Association Joseph P. Ryan Associasioh Dorp-Sea Steamship Operators

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Partly cloudy conditions persist with a cool pattern Friday morning. Thursday night will be mild with low temperatures around 70s and highs near 90 in the city, while the northwest region turns cooler Friday with light to moderate variable winds along the coast.

San Antonio Frid Lowe Texas

Hoover Urges Relief Mobilization To Feed Shelter Nation

President Hoover tells a White House crowd that no man woman or child shall go hungry or unsheltered this winter. Newton Baker responds that private resources will be mobilized and federal contributions will be augmented as part of a four point relief program.

Washington, D. C Hoover Newton D. Baker Nations’ Citizens’ Committee Baker White House Bath

Flier McDermott Falls From Plane During Training

Flying Cadet George F McDermott of Randolph field rolled from his airplane during slow rolls under the instruction of Lieut Frank A Armstrong. The craft at about 3000 feet near Airport City, without a plane, landed with McDermott injured after his parachute ripcord deployed. Armstrong followed, picked him up, and brought him to the field. McDermott was unconcerned, and it was believed the safety belt failed to fasten properly.

George F. McDermond Randolph Field Frank A. Armstrong Hietsel Armstrong McDermott Airport City Newbeck

Bus Sideswipes Truck Killing Woman Injures Seventeen

A New York to Scranton bus fatally struck a standing truck between Delaware and Bridgeville. One woman, about 40, died instantly. A. B. Toronton, 58, of Buffalo, and an unidentified man about 24 years old suffered skull fractures and were not expected to survive.

Delaware W. d New York Scranton Bis Here Bridgeville A. B. Toronton Buffalo

Sheriffs Association elects officers at convention

Corpus Christi Texas Sept 15 A R Harvey sheriff Lampasas county was elected president of the Texas Sheriffs Association at the far session of the convention. H L Reese of Brenham was named vice president Racher Goodfellow of Alpine was chosen secretary treasurer for the seventh year. San Antonio was selected in the convention city.

San Antonio Corpus Christi Texas A. R. Harvey Lampasis County Texas Sheriffs’ Association Ueen H. L. Reese Brenan Racher Goodfellow Avalin Sa Anlonia

Government Cost Reduction Asked by Taxpayers Group

The Elis County Taxpayers Association urged Governor Sterling to reduce state expenses and cut government costs. A separate note mentions free grain storage at Port Churchill, with Railway Commission official W. J. Smart backing proposals for grain storage over winter.

Waxawachit Texas Boyt Elis County Pas Man Une la Toval Comminston Railwaya Gtain Agalie Port Churchill W. J. Smart Aly Minkstne Railways Nistenuials

Hearing on low mood sparks confusion in public service case

In Harrisburg on September 15 a public service commission hearing examined whether depression affected property values. Louis Saukegs testified he had never heard of low mood, while a witness suggested it meant hard times. The session continued as all parties appeared to understand one another.

Marrisburg Louis Saukegs Public Service Commission Saukegs

Supreme Court Enters Contempt Case In Truck Law Dispute

Steph Adetin reports the Texas Supreme Court took jurisdiction in a district court contempt case over injunctions restraining enforcement of the 7000 pound load limit law for truck operators. J G Phares, chief of state highway patrol, was arrested on a contempt citation, refused bond, held five hours in Travis County jail, then freed by a writ of habeas corpus issued through the Supreme Court on AG Allred's application.

Adetin Steph Texas Supreme Court J. G., Phares State Highway Patrol Fountain Kirby Limestone County Phares Travis County Supreme Court

Bad Man Fights Extradition to Texas and Louisiana

Hunter B. Watson, accused Texas bank robber and alleged “bad man,” filed an appeal to Indiana Supreme Court to block extradition to Louisiana or Texas. A habeas petition seeking his release from the county jail was denied. Illinois officers planned to view Watson as he and his 17 year old wife were arrested Friday after he said he escaped from a Texas prison.

Indianapolis Hunter B. Watson Texas State Supreme Court Louisiana Louisigns Watson

Social Democrats censure Von Papen in Reichstag vote

Social Democratic members of the Reichstag passed a resolution denouncing Chancellor Franz von Papen s militarist policy. They criticized Germanys demand for arms equality as a race for armament among nations, marking a sharp rebuke of the governments stance.

Brauin Reichstag Frans von Papen Germany

Bill to Hike Cigarette Tax Introduced in Texas House

A bill to raise the cigarette tax from three to four cents per package and to impose a 10 percent tax on the retail price of cigars was introduced in the Texas House. Sponsored by Representatives Ray Holder of Lancaster and Harry Groves of Georgstown.

Austin Texas Ray Holder Lancaster Harry Groves Guorgstown

Battle in Chaco Rages Seven Days

Battle between Bolivia and Paraguay at Fort Bo Meron in the Chase region enters seventh day. Reports describe heavy fighting with casualties and shifting lines as the war continues.

Chaco LA Paz Bolivia Paraguay Fort Bo- Meron Hercely

Italian search orders for missing transatlantic aeroplane

Rome reports Gen Italo Balbo orders all pilots and maritime forces to search immediately for the missing American Nurse after a New York to Rome nonstop flight vanished. Authorities note long-range searchlights, ground crews, and vigilant coast watchers as teams comb 400 miles off Ireland. Previous Rome attempts ended in tragedy in 1929 and 1937 with losses at sea.

Rome Nvery Muhdiplane New York Ireland Italo Balbo Gampino Italy Roger Williams Leuis H. Yancey Spain

Oil Firms Appeal Allied Injunction Plea in Abatement Filed

AUSTIN Sept 15 The Humble Oil and Refining and Humble Pipeline companies filed a plea in abatement in Travis County District Court challenging an injunction obtained Sunday by Attorney General James V Allmand restraining crude purchasing policy. District Judge W F Robertson did not act on the plea.

Austin Travis County Humble OM and Refining Company Humble Pipeline Company James V. Allmd W. F. Robertson

Subscriptions Grow for Home Loan Bank in Little Rock

Franklin W. Fort, chairman of the Home Loan board, said subscriptions to the Home Bank at Little Rock should top 1 million dollars. Subscriptions reached 500000 yesterday, the first day the books were opened, with no definite indications from other districts.

Washington, D. C Home Loan Litle Rock Texas Franklin W. Fort Home Loan Board Ladey

Guilford Golf Duel Highlights US Amateur Quarterfinals

In Baltimore the United States Amateur quarterfinals produced tense matches as Jesse Guilford and Chick Evans fought to 38 holes with Guilford up 1. Ross Somerville led BM Blaney 2 up in a dramatic clash, while Francis Oulmet closed the morning square with Wong. Johnny Fisher and Maurice J. McCarthy Jr. battled to a tie after 18 holes.

Baltimore Jesse Guilford Boston Serge Gun Chick Evans Chicago United States Ross Somerville BM Blaney Somerville Blaney Francis Oulmet Wong Johnny Fischer Cincinnnati Johnny Gooden Omata Rals Maurice J. McCarthy Jr New York

Huey to Release Reins of Power in New Orleans Banquet

New Orleans Item reports Senator Huey P. Long will host a banquet tonight honoring supporters of his political machine and indicate plans to transfer control of his expansive organization to others. The event underscores the Kingfish's move to delegate authority while maintaining influence.

New Orleans Sept Huey Long Veculepants Louisiana

Jobless Man Uses Paint Brush to Pay Hospital Bill

Philadelphia report tells of Chater Ullman, jobless since last December, painting to raise funds for his son Ric Dodane’s hospital care. With a $946 bill and inability to walk, Ullman earned money by painting, providing the hospital with a fresh coat of color and partial payment toward the bill.

Philadelpitia Chater Ullman Ric Dodane Ware Country Hospital al Fe

Lutheran Synod Declares Birth Control Sinful

The Missouri Lutheran Synod English District declares birth control sinful and contrary to matrimony in general, while allowing exceptions for particular cases, arguing economic and social reasons do not justify wide scale introduction. Documented from Toledo on September 14.

Toledo Onin Conference of the Missouri Lutheran Synod

Illness Halts Watson's Speech in Madison

INDIANAPOLIS September 14. United States Senator James E Watson said he will continue his week’s speaking program despite a recent illness that forced him to pause a postal address in Madison Indiana yesterday.

Indianapolis Madison Ind United States James E Watson Oday

Socialism Only Cure Says Thomas Socialist Candidate

Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate for president, declares that working for the Socialist program is the best cure for unemployment and the only alternative to drift into fascism in catastrophe.

Thomas New York Norman Thomas Socialis

Sao Paulo Rebels Driven From Town

Federal troops seized the town of Cachoela from the Sao Preto rebels, government officials announced, as the fighters retreated toward Lorena amid the conflict in Rio de Janeiro.

Sao Paulo Rio DE Janeiro Cachoela Lorena

Explosion at Madison injures doctor eye risk

Explosion of a single cap fire caused injuries to Dr. Homer M. Carter of Madison Wisconsin, potentially leaving him blind in one eye. The incident occurred in Madison on September 1 as authorities investigated the accident and its injuries.

Madison Wis Homer M. Carter

Football star Edward Flores found wounded near home

Edward Flores, 15, a football and athletics standout at Joel Chan-Gler Harris Junior School, was found with a pistol at his side in the back yard at 203 Furnish Avenue. He was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital in critical condition after a bullet grazed his abdomen and may not prove fatal. Relatives reported he had been absent from school Wednesday and woke Thursday morning to the shooting.

Edward Flores Joel Chan- Gler Harris Junior School Furnish Avenue Robert B. Green Hospital Mary Jores Winess Ployes Hartt Sthiool

Crude Oil Cargo Surprises Canada Arrives in Montreal

Montreal records a surprise as 9000 tons of crude oil aboard the 3.8 Asemarisk from Batim in the Black Sea reach port. Ship agents refused to disclose the destination of the cargo, noting a Detroit firm is involved in its handling.

Canada Montreal Geadast Tron Russia Eireles Assemaersk Batim Detroit

Author of 8000 Hymns Succumbs

Charles Th nbrisl, aged 74, died yesterday in Angeles. He authored many revival songs and hymns that gained popularity in the United States and abroad, influencing revivalist figures such as Billy Sunday.

Angeles Bey St Mare Tinny Charles Th Nbrisl Billy Sunday

Shrapnel Burst Kills Schoolboy at Remount Field

In Remount near North Little Rock a shell from a recent national guard encampment exploded when 15 year old Adrian Young picked it up and threw it against a fence post. A second boy Eller was injured critically as shrapnel caused the blast in a field.

Little Rock Ark Eller Remount North Little Rock National Guard Adrian Young

Tribute Paid National Guard at Pershing Hall Dedication

Paris honors U S National Guard members who died in World War I at Pershing hall dedication. Ambassador Edge and Brigadier General Robert J Travis presided as a tribute to fallen guardsmen.

Paris Ambassador Edge Robert J. Travis Quara Pershing Hall Hint Ware

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arthur Brisbane Hae Fy Khip Beatoren Byt, Inc Aris France Rue- Bian Franca Jual Prado Gorgulaft Gorgulott Garde Republicaine Brance Gorgulos Earth E. W. O'Connor Army Air Corps England Elizabeth U. S Social Democrats von Papen Montrose Colo Roe Riley Niles Riley Taly Harold Davidson Misa Barbara Cockayne Guilford Lutheran Synod U.S. National Guard Annath Laurel Monty Metal Son Meaty Ghayson Soo Rowdy TU Avie Raed Lbavonth AD Nika Jonth Stu Daranga Mons Ole Ole WW Bliw EL SA Geek RF Lance Elemmanthe Oakey Yhedy Emi Sted Stnasiti
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication