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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1932

Page

2

Vindication Demanded by Libby in Trial

Libby speaks to New York press after 26 years of marriage as she faces trial over the shooting death of her husband Reynolds. She claims she did not shoot him, loved him deeply, and seeks a complete apology and public vindication, while describing the fatal night and her planned child with Reynolds.

New York Libby Tolman Frynnlés Ward Morehouse Reynolds Sulatiter Sb Whtre Asservie Dts H. S. Reynolds Repnelda Whiston-Galem Ngc Suilth Morehouse South Reynolds Don Smith Bisto Mauser Smith Te Buns Smith Heynolds

Mian Beaten In Brutal Street Attack In City

Joe Villareal was found near death after a brutal beating, apparently with a lead pipe, near Rain ph dem. Motive unknown. Winslow Sweeny injured Friday night and treated at Robert B. Green Hospital. Detectives arrested two suspects.

Joe Villareal South

Doak Praises Hoover At New Britain GOP Meeting

Secretary Doak urged workers to back President Hoover for re election arguing that Republican policy aided labor. The remarks came during a speech to the Third Ward Republican club of New Britain as immigration salicied were cited as benefiting labor.

Larg Doak Hoover Third Ward Republican Club New Britain

Japanese Oil Importer Signs With Soviet

MOSCOW September 24 Japanese oil importer M Matsukato signed a contract with the Soviet government for 20000 tons of refined oil. Official Japanese circles said Matsukato was not connected with Tokyo and acted solely in his capacity as a private dealer.

Moscow M. Matsukato Qday Tokyo

Gonzales City Tax Rate Cut Four Cents

Taxpayers in Gonzales will see relief this year as the city tax rate drops from 1.40 to 1.42 per hundred dollars of valuation and the county rate decreases from 0.70 to 0.69.

Gonzales

Freight Loadings Hit New Weekly High in 1951

Washington Sept 4 The American Haulier Association announced freight tonnage for the week ended September 17 at 487 302 tons the highest weekly total since December 13 1951.

Washington Bailwer Iisiiation

Brady Court Docket Light. Fall Term Opens

Brady Sept 24 four week session of district court opens with a light docket emphasizing criminal cases. The docket highlights burglary and theft crimes with trial likely and mentions legal questions surrounding the case of Dagny and the France incident. A gossip interview with Rexigles discusses a remote estate and alleged connections to a killing, noting Walker’s relationships and the social circle around the case.

Brady

Artist Maintains Innocence in Model's Death

George B. Speidel, a 20 year old amateur artist, denies involvement after Silvia Rockin, a 2 model, dies aboard his house boat. Police sign a statement from Speidel, claiming they met at the Corcoran gallery last May and had been living together since.

Washington D. C George B. Spelder Tony Silvia Rockin Bernard Thompson Jol C. Duiguth Speidel Miss Rockin Ovone Park L, TL Corcoran Art Gallery

Labor President Urges Smoot Defeat in Senate Vote

Washington September 2. William Green president of the American Federation of Labor urged workers to vote against the reelection of Senator Smoot and to back Dr Elbert D Thouiss for the United States Senate. Green cited Smoot’s long tenure since 1902 and said his record was most unfavorable to labor.

Washington, D. C William Green American Federation of Labor Meade Ulab Senster Smoot Elbert D. Thouiss United States Senate Green Minh Salt Smoto Senate Jabur

Saengerfest Held at Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg hosted the thirty fundamental Saengerfest of Gillespie County singing societies on Saturday. Choruses Arion Eintracht Columbia Germania and Concords participated with Concords sponsoring the event. This festival serves as a prelude to the Texanischen Geutrgs Saengerbundes style festival set for San Antonio in early October.

Fredericksburg

Comal County Tax Rate Slashed by Budget Move

Comal county commissioners set the annual budget with a tax rate of 70 cents, down 9.9 cents from the prior year. The reduction funded salary increases for county officers and a 4 cent cut to the road and bridge fund.

Comal County Braunfels Comal

Roosevelt renewed challenge in San Francisco rally

On September 4 in San Francisco Governor Franklin D Roosevelt addressed 71,000 at the Civic Auditorium before heading to Los Angeles. He urged Californians to elect McAdoo to the Senate, warned the campaign has not accepted the challenge, and recalled stage fright during his 1920 address for Alfred E Smith.

Roosevelt Los Angeles Alfred Smith San Francisco E& Great Franklin D. Roosevelt Civic Auditorium Commonwealth Club Golden Gate iIt Alfred B. Smith Gheering Smith Frisco Smith Town Hoover Agaln Mr. Smith ID. Roosevelt James M. Cox Ohio Warren G. Herding-Catlin Coolidge California Wiliam Gibbs McAdoo John W. Garner Isadore Dockweller Smith Jeader Justus Wardell Senate Woodrow Wilson William Gibbs McAdoo United States McAdoo Tallant Tubbs Gamuel Shortridge Robert Shwer Thad

Roosevelt in California Presses Democratic Plan for National Reform

In Los Angeles and Sacramento, Theodore Roosevelt criticizes Republican leadership and urges clear debate on government reform. He argues for redefining problems, detailing party solutions, and notes new values needed to administer resources and re balance wealth. California figures like Adam Johnson praise Roosevelt’s stance.

IEFT Pocorvelt Palo Alto Hoover Los Angeles Pacific Commonwealth Club Roosevelt Manels Unified States Adam Johnson California Johnson

Temple Beth El School Plans Fall Opening

Temple Beth El religious school opens for fall and winter sessions at 9:00 a.m. Sunday with Rabbi Ephraim Frisch overseeing. Courses cover Jewish history literature and religion for children from 1 to 2 years old through junior age. October 9 marks the first session of high school and college classes led by Miss Sophie Bodenheimer as principal.

Temple Beth-El Ephraim Frisch Rupeciniendertt Hel Sophie Bodenheimer Shhow

Cloudburst Floods Italian District Near Alpine Rivers

Report from Luino Italy details floods that overflowed rivers in the Alpine district, washing out embankments and destroying railroad bridges. The disaster disrupted rail service and damaged infrastructure as residents fled their homes. In Denver a plan to distribute surplus food to needy families is discussed by the state relief committee. trucks may move supplies across the state to balance distribution amid shortages.

Luino Italy Bent Aelalidbarat Lofay Thia Denver Burplan Alate Alata Civeeiey Ban Tala

Weather and events notes from a fragmented page

Weather data shows rainfall totals with measurements for November and January, including 345 inches for the month and 4148 inches exceeding expectations. Listings mention Freciniterian Todemuunt and Matuvitas with hours and locations. A remodeling closure at 317 Alamo Plaza hints at a vendor scene and a pending opening notice.

Peruvian Forces and Brazil Rebel Actions Reported

Reports from Bogota and Rio de Janeiro indicate Peruvian military activity near Leticia with gunboats deployed and entrenchments around the river port amid regional unrest. In Brazil, Federal troops captured Fibeliopolis after a 17 hour battle, with 400 rebel prisoners and several leaders arrested including Dr. Arthur Da Silva Bernardes and Dr. Borges De Madeiras. A female volunteer fighter named Santa Dica reportedly led rebels on the northern front.

Bogota Colombia Leticla Peru Putunaye Lima Forcl Dedela Leti@a Rio DI Janeiro Fibeliopolis Sao Panis Paraty Arthur da Bllva Bernardes Brazil Minas Geraes Sao Paulo Borges de Madeiras

Battle in Chaco Continues Near Fort Bogiernn

Report from La Paz says the two week battle between Bolivian and Paraguayan forces at Fort Bogiernn remains in progress with the situation described as unsettled.President Bolivar applauds entry of former Bolivian revolutionary Colonel Ayorog into Alicia, Chile.

Chaco LA Paz Bolivia Fort Bogiernn Ayorog Alicia Chile

Deputies Arrest Two Car Strippers Near City Limits

Deputies Garoni and Mitchell arrested two Mexicans after a tip about thefts on West Commerce Street. The suspects led officers to the car and admitted stripping a vehicle. Charges are being prepared.

Commerce Street John Garoni A. E. Mitchell New Pasture

Boy Rescues Three Squirrels After Mother Falls to Gunfire

A 12-year-old Detroit boy saves three infant squirrels from danger after their mother is killed by a hunter. He names the trio Hoover Roosevelt and Thomas, showing a curious mix of patriotism and care amid harsh news.

Cincinnati Detborl Bhi Politica X Hianter Hoover Toosevelt Thomaa

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