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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1932
Page
1
A compact syndicated notice presents brief editorial feeling from Arthur Brisbane on current events and public mood. The column uses concise, period-voiced phrasing to comment on daily affairs with a neutral tone.
The column discusses President Hoover and Reconstruction Finance Corporation plans to finance selling 16 million bushels of wheat, proposing warily moving wheat to China to aid starving people while noting past European aid. It mentions Mussolini’s Italy, changes to Russian city names, Gandhi, disarmament, and British policy, ending with George VI conferring knighthood on Sir Alfred Beeston.
A 120 mile per hour hurricane struck San Juan and surrounding towns, killing at least 40 and injuring hundreds. Homes were unroofed, floods swamped districts, and thousands were left homeless while residents sought shelter in sturdy public buildings and the San Jose fort. Death tolls varied by town, with Barrios, Saranalnn, Catano, Piedras and Carolina reporting multiple fatalities. The storm damaged the Condado neighborhood and disrupted communications as relief efforts began.
Mostly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday with cooler north areas. Temperatures range from near 70Tuesday night to around 89 Tuesday daytime. Light to moderate winds from the north to northeast. Showers favored in the southeast and Lower Fic Grande valley with coastal cooler conditions later.
The San Antonio Light announces a World Series Extra starting Wednesday. It promises complete play by play, box score, and insights from three major news services including Star writers from INS, Universal, and AP to cover the event in depth.
New York September 27 Robert H Ingersoll once famed as the dollar watch man and price Proclaimed to be worth 1 000 000 left 257 206 in his estate upon his death in 1924 this recounting in surrogate court shows. The balance consists of Michigan real estate a Florida citrus plantation timberland in Idaho and household effects with virtually no cash or securities remaining.
Toledo dispatch reports the kidnapping of 16 year old Roma princess Ro many, daughter of King Joseph Marks of Brizion gypsies. Four men from the Serbian-Italian tribe based in New York are accused of the abduction. Queen Elizabeth Marks identifies Miller Nicholas among suspects.
Crida Ga Sept 21 report says a thief who rifled the Safe Deposit Vault at Koch and Company 1 South Halsted Street obtained 49 959 in cash and jewelry. Investigators report ten family members were held prisoner during the robbery with losses estimated around 250 000.
WashingtonSept 2 Chairman Burns of the appropriations committee outlined economy and expedition goals for the coming congressional season. He said efforts would focus on trimming government outlays to curb the rising deficit and improve fiscal discipline across big supply bills.
Hubert Wilkins, famed explorer, advances a plan to reach the North Pole using a submarine under Antarctic conditions. A prior 1984 Arctic attempt is recalled as a comparative note, with emphasis on the technical risks and anticipated maritime endurance.
Worcester Mass. Sept 27 a bomb wrecked the home of Judge Webster Thayer who sentenced Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti to death. Mrs Thayer suffered a forehead laceration and shock. a maid Joan Ashe was also shaken. The blast collapsed the rear of the house and damaged the garage and barn. Firemen freed Mrs Thayer from debris. The judge, uninjured, aided investigators and remarked they cannot kill him easily. The blast was heard for miles and damaged nearby homes. The incident marks renewed tension after Thayer sentenced the two alleged radicals.
Geneva September 27 The resignation of Bic Arte Drummand AM secretary general of the League of Nations, effective June 3, was accepted by the Ipsvit conference. A private person today.
Three girls totaling 49 acres of land have subsidized a vegetable supply for the Salvation Army kitchen here for the winter.
In Warsaw Poland on September 27 a devastating fire swept a town in the southern district, killing twenty people and destroying about thirty houses. The blaze started by a faulty light and gutted several structures before being brought under control.
Mahatma Gandhi, recovering from a long fast, marked his sixty third birthday in his prison cell at Poona India. He sat up briefly and approved the sending of an Indian musician to sing songs with improvised accompaniment on a native instrument similar to a mandolin.
Istanbul dispatch reports Millett news agency stating Smyrna authorities uncovered documents claiming Homer was born in Loe Halkapliar district. No details of the find were released.
Corsicana Texas September 27 officers investigated an attempt to burn the Corsicana Sun building last night a man robed Kerogena on the floor of the second story and life long ya mito fuse lending ta led when he was surprised by a reporter who happened to walk In employees of no Sun ace nab on italy ab night
A nervous young bandit robbed cashier H Fp Thulemeyer at Schertz State Bank Tuesday morning, escaping with $200 after threatening with a pistol. Police questioned taxi drivers and reviewed a suspect with prior record, while tracking two taxis used in the getaway and a man claiming to be from Kelly Field. The case parallels a prior early‑year holdup at the same bank as investigators pursue the elusive bandit.
Fragmented OCR shows several rental listings with monthly prices and addresses, including Grayson Blvd and Tark neighborhoods. Contains inconsistent names and partial street data. core items are unit availability and monthly costs.
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