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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1932

Page

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Europe Will Come Back and Germany Builds Pocket Battleships

Arthur Brisbane notes optimism about Europe’s revival after war and predicts the United States will also recover. He cites Russia, aluminum wire trade, and currency strains, while detailing rumors of German military moves and a new pocket size battleship, suggesting postwar recovery under strain and modernization.

Cyrus H. K. Curtis Knickerbocker Europe Allilz United States Germany Auch England

Stock Exchange Sued for 21 Million

A $21,000,000 lawsuit was filed today against the New York Stock Exchange its president treasurer and 40 members of governing committees. The suit by Parrie Simona and company brokers alleges Sherman and Clayton anti trust violations seeking triple damages.

Stock Exchange NEW York New York Stock Exchange Ta Govering Compalites Prrnie Simona and Company Pramotera Sherman and Olaytom

Japs Lose 100 in Colliery Attack Reported

Foreign travelers returning from Fushun in South Manchurian railway reports Japanese defenders suffered over 100 casualties yesterday as eight band force attacked Fushun with light artillery. Reinforcements were rushed from Mukden for relief.

Mukden Manchuria Fushun

France Urged to Retake Rhineland

A newspaper article quotes Jean Fabry, deputy, urging France to reclaim the Rhineland in response to Gers Many’s demand for equality, framing the move as a French reply and calling for reoccupation. The piece mentions Loops and Aliamenta, reflecting the era’s tense postwar discourse.

France Rhineland Jean Fabry Chamber of Depuies Gers Many

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

General forecast for San Antonio and area shows mainly late Saturday night and Sunday with light variable winds. Lows Saturday night near 72 degrees and Sunday high near 84 degrees. Friday high 94, Saturday low 72, Saturday high around 84. East Texas expected similar Saturday night and Sunday with light to variable winds on the coast, mostly northerly. Weather on page 2.

San Antonio East Texas Arntis Mos Wei Texan Branday

Oklahoma Gunfight Kills Two and Political Fallout

Texas Representative W B Pope and a steering committee consider impeachment threats against Governor R G Sterling tied to a Democratic primary contest with Miriam Ferguson. A proposed November 10 special session would probe alleged corruption and potential impeachment, requiring signatures from the new legislature to convene.

Pope Aigislature Alan Isis Ag

Motorcycle Rider Treated After Fall on Houston Street

Joe C. Gonzales aged 20 of 410 North Alamo street was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for injuries from a motorcycle crash at Houston Street and Broadway. The hospital reported Saturday.

Joe C. Gonzales North Alamo Street Robert B. Grean Hospital Houston Street Broadway

Road Bond Relief Becomes Law in Texas

Governor R. B. Glenn signs a bill enacted by the Texas Legislature to relieve counties of bonded indebtedness incurred to construct highways now part of the state road system. In New York, an aging woman says a motor collision did not stop her routine after a century. Michalena Bucchia claims she is 108, survived a crash, and continues daily activities.

Austin Texas New York Michalena Bucchia

Seven men face death for plot against King Zog

In Tirana on September 17 seven men accused of conspiring to topple King Zog faced death at the gallows. Of 49 implicated, 14 were sentenced to imprisonment, 13 to 16 years, one to three years, and 14 acquitted. Most defendants were intellectuals and university men charged with violently overthrowing the reign to reestablish a republic.

Tirana Alanis Zoe Oday Tne Weer Intellectualx Zog

Military aid hoped for as Parm picketing deepens

BIOOK GITY Iowa September 7 Farmers on strike expanded picket lines to halt Sioux City shipments. Sheriff Joins Davenport of Woodbury County says the situation is beyond local control. Citizens urge Governor Dan Turner to seek National Guard help as night patrols intensify.

Biook Gity Iowa Bept Sherrif Joins Davenport Woodbury County Sie Dan Turner National Guard

Kidnaping of Texas Pastor Ends With Robbery

PARIS Tex Feb 17 Dr Frank L Wear pastor of the Central Presbyterian church was kidnaped yesterday by a man who forced him to drive 12 miles into the country then robbed him of his car and money giving him a dollar to pay his fare home Officers traced the car through several towns before locating the clergyman for further questioning Wear formerly lived in Fort Worth.

Parig Dept Frank L. Wear Paris Wear Central Presbyterian Church Fort Worth

Bexar Tax Rate Maintained Amid Paired Reductions

Bear County commissioners kept the upcoming fiscal year tax rate at 73 cents, unchanged from last year. A proposed 1-cent rise was dropped and taxpayers gain from a state tax rate reduction, lowering combined interstate and county taxes to 142 dollars per 100 valuation versus 147 last year.

Bear County —Commissioners

Roosevelt Chiefs Talk With Brann

Governor-elect Louis J. Brann of Maine met with leaders in Governor Roosevelt's presidential campaign in New York. He called the election last Monday a distinct shock in Maine and said his slate's vote showed a desire for a similar national trend.

Roosevelt Brann New York Louis J. Brann Maine

Bolivian forces near Fort Aare in Chaco clash persists

Reports from Formosa say Paraguayan cavalry pierced Bolivian lines near Fort Aare as the battle in the Chaco continued for a tenth day. Bolivians twice failed to breach Fort Boqueron’s blockade and are said now surrounded. La Paz reports accuse Paraguayans of staging Red Cross abuses to justify a future bombing attack on Asuncion.

Asuncion Paraguay Formosa Fort Aare Chaco Fort Boqueron la Paz Red Cross Wounde

Mrs Jeck Garner Sy in Detroit Texas at torso

Mes Jeck Garner Sy, mother of Speaker John N. Garner, remained seriously ill in Detroit Texas as of Sept. 17. She is about 105 years old, with a general toxic condition noted by her physician Dr J T Meers. Pioneer resident of Unis community, she has long memories of local history and life in the area.

Detroit Texas Jeck Garner Sy John N. Garner Maid Blair Garner J.T. Meers Unis

Aerial reprisal demanded as Fort Bougeron battle rages

Crowds in LA Fadsone call for Bolivian air strikes after reports of heavy fighting in the Chaco near Fort Bogueron between Bolivian defenders and Paraguayan forces. Officials deny stretcher-bearer bayonet reports as thousands demand punitive bombing of Asuncion.

LA Fad Sone Asun Elon Paraguay Red Cross Fort Bogueron Chaco Bolivia

Loan Conversion Approved by France in Largest Plan

Paris reports the chamber of deputies approved a historic loan conversion converting about 3.4 billion dollars of French government bonds. New bonds will be issued at 41 2 percent.

U.K France Paris Chamber of Deputies

Germany calls new Reichstag election for November 8

Berlin reports the government ordered a new Reichstag election for November 8 after Chancellor Von Papen dissolved the previous Reichstag on September 12. The move marks the fifth election in Germany this year. Dallas valuations drop noted: Ed Cobb said Dallas County valuations declined about 17 million since 1831 as figures were prepared for the commissioners court to set the 1922 rate.

Germany Berlin von Papen Dallas Ed Cobb Dalas County Commissioners Court

Garner Goes to Mother's Bedside

Speaker John N Garner left early for Detroit Texas to be at his mother Mrs Sarah Garner who reported critically ill. He planned to reach by train then plane, canceling all engagements pending his return to Washington while arranging to remain with her.

Garner Washington, D. C John N. Garner Detroit Texas Sarah Garner New York James A. Farley Nationel Committee

Mrs Garner and son head to Detroit Texas

Mrs Jatin Mence Garner and her son Tully Garner left Uvalde by automobile this morning for Detroit to attend the mother of Speaker Garber who is seriously ill.

Garner Detroit Uvalde, Texas Jatin Mence Garner Tully Garner Uvalde Texas Garber

Hoover to Spend Sunday at Home in Washington

President Hoover will not travel to Rapidan, Ontario for the weekend. White House aides say he will stay in Washington and be busy at his desk Sunday. The president remained in the capital during the prior week as well.

Hoover Washington, D. C Rapidan Wn.tario White House

Judge Grants Lenient Sentence After Witty Larceny Case

DETROIT Sept 17 Milton Atkins 25 of Van Dyke Mich faced Judge Archie Gordon on a larceny charge. The judge sternly questioned Atkins about his claim of a wound and shock. Atkins jolted the courtroom by shouting and collapsing after touching an imperfectly insulated telephone wire at the clerk's desk. The judge relented and permitted probation.

Detroit Archie Gordon Milton Atkins van Dyke Mich Atkins Midge Gorin

Somerville Takes Early Lead in U S Amateur Final

Baltimore, Sept 17. Ross Somerville, Canadian, won holes one and three while Johnny Goodman captured hole two in the first five of a 36 hole U S Amateur title match. They halved the fourth and fifth as large crowds followed the finals action.

Baltimore Ross Randy") Somerville Johny Goodman Omaha Flash United States Somerville Goodman

McKee Plans Ban on Pleasure Cars in City Fleet

New York Mayor Joseph V. McKee, pushing an economy program, ordered a review of 1800 city department cars to identify pleasure vehicles. He stated all pleasure cars will be removed from service, with only cars needed for inspections retained. An accompanying item notes a deadly road hazard harming ducks as birds crash on impact.

New York Joseph V. McKee City Department

Snake Rescued From Web Ends Days in Zoo

Pete the snake, famed for 25 days trapped in a spider's web, was moved from Everett Pandhals' meat market window to a glass jar inside a pump-house city shack. Mayor Langum ordered its capture and planned transfer to the St Charles zoo for a diet of fish and spiders, as witnesses watched.

T. Charles Pete Everett Pandhals G. Langum St.Louis Aplder Mayor Langum Humane Society Langu Foto St. Charles Woo

Deputy Dead and Wounded in Muskogee Gun Battle

In Muskogee Oklahoma an overnight gun fight between three peace officers and four alleged Mountaineers from Cookson hills left ten dead, including Webster Recer the county deputy sheriff and outlaw Bud McClain. Tahlequah officer Frank Edwards was shot in the face. The outlaws fled in a car after the officers ordered them to halt.

Muskogre Okla Cookson Hills Tahlequah Tetiay Webster Recer Muskogee County kWed Frank Edwards Bud McClain McClain

Motorists urged to watch for school children return

Washington report says the American Automobile Association appealed to motorists to take special care as 45 million children return to schools. The plea stressed that preventing accidents involving school children lies largely in the motorists' duties and vigilance.

Washington, D. C American Automobile Association

Adams Backs Democratic Ticket in Texas

Adams of Dallas, Democratic national committeeman, declares support for the Democratic ticket from president to governor nominee. Enid Adams notes Gut Nominee for governor is included. Walker at Gibraltar: former New York Mayor Welker arrives aboard the Corte Grande with secretary George Callins and appears in good spirits.

Austin Adams Dallas Texas Teket Ronstable Enid Adams Walker Gibraltar Mayor Welker New York Corte Grande Tus George Callins

Apartment listings and rents in a distorted notice

A garbled ad page shows apartment options with varied rents and locations such as Victoria and Cherry Street. The text lists multiple unit marks and monthly rates from several properties, but many names and numbers are unclear.

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Arthur Brisbane Hig Heatures Dening Will Rovers Montesquie Cromwell Charles E. du Bois Fuckthoe, N Ann Oklahoma Sterling Bien Dare Solon King Zog Parm Bexar Battlefield Seph Missouri Jo Mra Perry Rogers Mra Howard Flood Dieth Charlee Janes Treasury M—m Paraguayans Angels John Garner Speaker Parent St. Charles Yieter McKee Ellis Kat Ollad Selond Cherry Mami Vie Ea Hanth Kn Thomann Snr Zhon Boren Telia HOUSE Stan Toonen Aman Victoria Worlert Moth Joep Tooma Waek NroaAwey Firth Vorkahtrn
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