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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1932

Page

8

Bolivian Victory Tagged in Chaco Front Fight

Ultima Hora alleged Argentina backed Paraguay with money arms and support in the Bolivia Paraguay clash at Fork Boquerones. Argentina denied the charge as Bolivia and Paraguay signaled willingness for a truce under secured terms. The Bolivian army hailed a ten day fight result as a Bolivian victory with Paraguayan attempts failing to breach the fort.

LA Paz Holivia Argentina Paraguay Ultima Hore Buenos Aires Bolivia Chaco

Donations swell Colombia's wet chest amid hostilities with Peru

In Bogota on September 20, voluntary raises and pledges grew as crowds demanded aggressive action over Leticia. The senate backed a 10.6 million dollar defense budget. Bogota's city government donated 1 million, the Colombian Tobacco Company 100 thousand, and Elias Mudii 100 thousand, among many smaller gifts as street demonstrations persisted, led largely by women. In Brazil, Sao Paulo rebels pushed four miles in the Das Patroas line, taking 64 prisoners and with 15 killed.

Bogota Colombia Peru Amazon Leticia Senate Colombian Tobacco Company Elias Mudii Rio DE Janeiro Sao Paulo Das Patroas

Willys Praises Hoover in Speech at Controllers’ Institute

John N. Willys, automobil manufacturer and former minister to Poland, praised President Hoover’s conduct in a speech to the Controllers’ Institute of America. He said Hoover’s name will go down in history for constructive achievements in a period of distress, aside from Capitals.

New York John N. Willys Automobil Poland Hoover Eintals Wills Repulican National Committee Controllers’ Institute of America

New Yorker Sees Roosevelt Win

Franklin D. Roosevelt will sweep New York and the East will fall into his column and will receive support of Tammany, Edward Flynn of New York declared here this morning. The Democratic wheelhorse arrived in San Francisco where Thursday he will join Governor Roosevelt for the remainder of his swing around the circuit, relieving James Farley, national chairman of the Democratic party.

Port Worth Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Alus Tammany Edward Flynn Bronx Munrich Air Francisco Roosevelt James Farley

Angry Bees Sting Worker to Death at Fort Worth Plant

A Gulf Refining employee W. N. Smith, 47, was killed by a swarm while cutting grass at the Fort Worth refinery plant. Doctors seek relative consent for a postmortem to determine pollen effects on the human body.

Fort Worth W. N. Smith Gulf Refining Company

Hopeful Boniface Orders Beer Now

Hopeful Boniface, a Uniontown hotel proprietor, orders 50 barrels of beer from Heibraun Haus of Wuerzburg for delivery on April 15, saving $29 by ordering now. The garbled copy notes promotional terms and ambiguous figures, with stray garbled text trailing.

Boniface Uniontown Lao H. Heyn Heibraun Haus Wuerzburg Gersmans Driiv

General LeJeune in Good Condition After Operation

Am Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, 65, superintendent of Virginia Military Institute, was in serious condition after a fall on campus caused a fractured skull and a broken left arm. An operation was performed and hospital attendants reported his condition good though he remained unconscious.

John A. LeJeune Virginia Mlitary Institute Lexington Virginia Military Institute

Mayor blamed for fatal riot in South River New Jersey

Four council members accuse Mayor James B. Armstrong of bringing 40 private detectives to the borough triggering a riot that killed 9 year old Walter Rojek. The riot occurred amid tensions with relatives and friends of strikers from the 1726 needle industry as detectives clashed with crowds. Strikers were reportedly voting to return to work as factories planned to reopen tomorrow morning.

South River N. J James B. Armstrong Tooany Walter Rojek

Scottish Rite Council Opens 120th Annual Meeting in Indy

In Indianapolis on September 20, members of the Scottish Rite Supreme Council of the Northern Jurisdiction gathered for the opening ceremony led by Leon M. Abbott of Boston. The gathering is expected to draw about 1000 visitors from 15 states and runs through Thursday. The Royal Order of Scotland held its 55th annual meeting yesterday electing James H. Brice of New York as provincial grand master, succeeding Sam P. Cochran of Dallas.

Indianapolis Leon M. Abbott Boston Mass Brandh Royal Order of Scotland Rite James H. Brice New York Brice Sam P. Cochran Dallas Texas

Wage Cut Parley by Rail Unions in Secret Session

Spokesmen for railroad labor unions met in secret talks in Washington to discuss a proposed 10 percent wage cut by carriers. Unions expressed strong sentiment against accepting the wage slash, signaling firm opposition amid the contentious bargaining.

Washington, D. C

Death of Deputy Mangold prompts murder inquiry update

Investigation into Deputy Sheriff George Mangold's death after an ambush while probing a burglary nears conclusion. Three men are jailed and two have provided written statements. murder charges filed against Benspach, McDonald, and Demack. Sheriff Hausser plans quick review and funeral attendance drew many peace officers.

George Mangold Albert Hausser Justice of the Peace John F. Onlon Benspach Arbor Place Edgar McDonald Ed Wilson Caldwell Street Jos Demack McKay Demack B. F. Ladon Handy- Andy Culebra Road Mangold McDoneald Hausser Lawrence Millard George Millard Raymond Griffith

October Federal Court Term Schedule Set

Settings of cases for the October term of federal court were being made in the office of the federal district clerk. A week of civil trials will start when court convenes October 10. Criminal cases are first set for trial the week of October 17. The docket is unusually heavy in criminal cases and it is expected that two weeks or more will be needed to dispose of this work.

Federal District Clerk

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