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!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1932
Page
1
Brief note from Arthur Brisbane column dated today discusses a kite feature and mentions bylines. The piece reflects the era’s social commentary tone with concise observations and a hint of editorial stance.
The piece notes crime costs the nation billions annually, cites Chicago racketeering figures, and discusses broader policy concerns from labor to public ownership. It reports Gandhi in fasting protest, child-rearing ads, wheat farming plans, tariff impacts, and tax levies in Jacksonville, linking economic stress with political and social debates of the era.
Federal Judge Marvin Underwood designated October 19 for hearing a habeas corpus petition by Al Capone seeking release from the Atlanta federal penitentiary. Capone arrived for the hearing in Chicago gang chief attire. the case mirrors prior appeals.
In Austin Tex a shooter killed Edgar Arledge 21 a UT senior and wounded his female companion Miss Margaret Trull ers. The assailant approached their auto on a road near the city fired fatally hitting Arledge in the head and lightly wounding Trull. Police found a bullet lodged in a nearby house and continue the manhunt. Arledge came from Schreiner Institute Kerrville and was pledged to Pi Kappa Alpha.
Opening market optimism sent leaders higher with gains of $1 to $3 per share. American Telephone rose to about $111, U S Steel advanced toward $40, and other majors like Santa Fe Union Pacific New York Central Southern Pacific gained. General Motors climbed to about $16.50, Catton also moved up with mild early gains.
Fragmented OCR lists rental properties with monthly amounts and partial addresses. The readable items show various tenants and rents, including Elmira and Corona addresses, with amounts like 25 and 60 dollars weekly or monthly sums, but most details and ownership names are garbled. The overall page hints at a housing or rent ledger with multiple properties and payments in a historical city.
London dispatch reports John Ellis the world’s best known hangman died by his own hand in May after 22 years on duty. He had executed over 200 criminals before resigning in 1834, and was found with his throat slashed and a racing whip nearby.
San Francisco report notes Honolulu prosecutor John C Kelley works to decide on re trial of four youths linked to the attack on Mrs Thalia Massie wife of Naval Lieutenant Thomas H Massie. Kelley cites Mrs Massie reluctance to return as key obstacle for witness testimony and possible trial.
Grayson Ey Sept 21 Mrs Eliza Rickey stands trial for the murder of her stepson Roy Rickey 10 found hanged from a tree limb In an unusual move the tree limb was brought into the courtroom as evidence rather than showing jurors the scene.
London reports a nationwide milk strike starting October 1 after talks between farmers and dairy distributors broke down over next year contracts. The action affects milk deliveries across Great Britain as producers protest terms.
Paris reports tenor Eyatlis Di Gogorza and his wife Mme Eames Shanghai born soprano have amiably separated after twenty-one years of marriage. Di Gogorza admitted the split today in Paris.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports Charles A. Merritt, aged 28, faces twenty years in prison after conviction for taking part in a $75,000 bank messenger holdup on a busy downtown street three years ago. The case involves a daring daytime robbery and Merritt’s accomplice was also jailed.
Mrs. Bayless, wife of Bradford druggist, leaped from her burning home yesterday to escape the blaze. She suffered fatal injuries from the fall while trapped in the attic, ending a desperate attempt to seek safety as flames engulfed the residence in Bratford, Oklahoma.
Washington dispatch reports opposition to a parade of disabled veterans in Washington. The dissent came from O F Atwell, chief of AINE of the BLE, who sent a telegram to union leaders today to voice disapproval of the proposed march.
Rodney H Branton public welfare director of Tilnoss and Loyal Order Of Moose official is accused of altering grand jury testimony during James Davis lottery trial. Malcolm R Giles and Branton testified Davis opposed Moose gambling and charity balls while Davis’s 1929 ball drew funds for Mooseheart.
Milwaukee, Sept. 21 The LaFollette progressive machine, built by Rogers M. LaFollette and his two sons, was swept from power in Wisconsin's primary. Governor Philip F. LaFollette lost to Walter J. Kohler by a wide margin, while Senator Robert M. LaFollette Sr. trailed in Ashland editor B. Chapple’s lead. The race marked Wisconsin’s largest primary, with conservative and liberal wings clashing over taxation, wealth redistribution, and government spending.
A tarantula found in bananas was sent to Dr. ALA Bliss J of the University of Tennessee. He placed it in an enclosure with a medium rat. The rat watched the tarantula crawl near its whiskers and then calmly ate it, offering no resistance.
Mrs Stella Cook Cutter a wealthy San Antonio widow faces a 200000 heart balm suit in a San Diego superior court. Plaintiff Mrs Augusta Wessels ex wife of Dr Andrew B Wessels alleges Cutter enticed her husband starting in June 1931 after a Coronado visit. Wessels had earlier obtained a divorce and alimony and a property settlement was made.
English actress Una OConnor was admitted to the United States by immigration authorities today after an investigation. She was found suffering from heart weakness, but assurances were given that she would not become a public charge. Miss OConnor, accompanied by Irene Brown and Merle Tottenham, was traveling to Hollywood for the Cavalcade picture.
A bombing in Chicago injures a 16 year old boy Lee W. Koeppen and a 16 year old girl Ada Moyer near Superior Court Judge John McGoorty’s home. Police hunt James Fur Sammons and Ruttner linked to Capone syndicate as the blast shatters windows and mangles victims.
Weather forecast shows partly cloudy conditions for Wednesday night and Thursday with a low around 72 degrees. Highs Thursday near 100 degrees, light to moderate southeast winds. Tuesday’s high around 78, Wednesday morning low around 64. East Texas expected partly cloudy with gentle to moderate southeast winds. West Texas also partly cloudy with possible showers in cooler areas.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.