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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1932
Page
2
CHICAGO Sept 18 Princess Esma grande daughter of the last sultan of Al Feria urged more simplicity in dress and greater humility of spirit in American women in an Art Institute address yesterday. Her remarks framed as new cardinal needs for women.
United States Ambassador Andrew Mellon arrives in London for a medical rest due to a severe headcold. The dispatch notes Mellon’s condition and mentions finance ads in the Light Classified Financial column as a contrast in the same brief.
About 40 delegations from many sections of Texas have registered with the Texas highway commission preparatory to discussing highway problems at the commission meeting Monday next in Austin. The brief notice notes preparations and widespread interest across districts.
Lytle public school will open Monday with a free barbecue at noon. The new year introduces courses in business training and typing. Furniture and equipment of various kinds are offered today in Light Classified Miscellaneous ads.
In Arkangag, a Negro named Frank Tucker, 94, accused of stealing a $10 bill, was seized by a mob minutes after slashing jail guard Henry Reed in a failed escape attempt. Tucker, kept in the city hall jail, was dragged from his cell and hanged in front of the jail as an angry crowd overpowered the jailer. Reed survived with a long throat wound and slim hope of recovery.
Washington dispatch quotes Shouse president of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment praising the American Legion for adopting a repeal resolution as proof of rapid repeal progress. He predicts Congress will forward a states proposal to remove the eighteenth amendment from the constitution.
Precipitation totals reach 34 inches since January with 28.78 inches by late Friday. Residents note excess rainfall, with a special report for Friday morning and Saturday events. Conditions: solid terrain, good flying weather, light and variable winds. Regional outlook includes Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico with clear to partly cloudy skies and temperatures around 90s.
Mexico observes the 122nd anniversary of independence with a three day celebration. President Rodriguez officially opened the festivities with the traditional grito from the balcony of the central palace last night.
Moscow informed Manchukuo officials that the Chinese Eastern railway in Manchuria remains the property of Russia and is jointly managed by both sides based on the Peiping and Mukden agreements as Japan prepared to recognize the new Manchukuo state.
Fort Worth dispatch reports 65 year old invalid Mrs Elizabeth Pitepatrick died today when flames engulfed her clothing as she sat in her chair yesterday. Officials believe a cigarette sparked the blaze as she attempted to light up.
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