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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1932
Page
1
Today story outlines ongoing debates around President Roosevelt and his policies. Mentions figures including Rockefeller and Beaiuires Byne, with references to disaster events such as hurricane and earthquake and to venues like STN.
In Los Angeles a voter notes Roosevelt will likely win and guide four years of recovery, while judges endure threats and a dynamite attack on Judge Thayer’s home. Reports recount Puerto Rico hurricane deaths, Greek-Turk disputes, Rockefeller taxes, and Homer’s birthplace debate. Argentina joins the League of Nations.
Puerto Rico reels from a deadly hurricane as aid crews clear debris and Santo Domingo reports destruction. Officials warn Port au Prince Haiti may be next while Cuba and Oriente coast shipping loom at risk. Damages run to millions with coffee and citrus losses feared. Emergency relief activated across the island.
Gan Antonio and vicinity forecast partly cloudy with occasional fans through Wednesday night and Thursday. Temperatures range from around 68 to near 71, with highs near 60 on Wednesday. East Texas shows partly cloudy skies north and south with cooling by Wednesday night and Thursday and moderate northerly winds. Western: partly cloudy with possible showers in the south Wednesday night and Thursday. Additional weather on Page 3.
In Providence a superior court judge ruled barber Philip Reliano must pay Francesca Mastrostefatian Mastrostefatia's 47 year old bandelier a $25 for unintentionally cutting off the mustache. Mastrostefatia objected, noting the time needed for admuration entitled him to $2000.
Continuation of rain is forecast for San Antonio and vicinity through Wednesday night into Thursday with lows near 40 and highs around 70. Light northeast winds and a 24 hour rainfall of 1.22 inches bring September totals to 8.82 inches, 5.77 inches above normal, while year to date rainfall reaches 33.75 inches, 12.37 inches above normal. Temperature held at 70 degrees from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Daisy and Violet Hilton, siamesed twins born in England near Siam twenty three years ago, filed for naturalization papers in Chicago to become citizens of the United States. The application was, reportedly, made yesterday.
BEESSAT Germany Sept 28 Seven persons were hospitalized after a clash between Nationalists and National Bolshevik supporters at the opening of the new reichstag election campaign. A chant calling for hanging rang out as they stormed a hall where Nationalists were meeting. Alfred Nugenberg was present.
Lancashire Mills resume general operations in Manchester after a period of suspension tied to a textile workers strike, following the signing of a peace pact the previous day.
Yazoo City Mississippi reports former Senator John Sharp William, age 78, died last night after a long career marked by advocacy during federal invasion fears east of his county. William, a veteran legislator, served in Congress and influenced policy during turbulent times.
Istanbul dispatch reports Gen. Douglas MacArthur meeting with Mustafa Kemal Ataturk during his European tour. The encounter underscores U.S. military relations as a major general tours the region.
James E. Ferguson calls Governor Sterling's contest against Miriam A. Ferguson a malicious slander of Texas voters. Sterling asks for a trial set near October 3 with attorneys Crane and Bradley briefing the case. State officials dispute certification timing as Secretary McCallum weighs an AG opinion.
A dispatch from London reports that hundreds of Soviet workers died in food riots in Mkaterinburg. The unrest involved diverse groups including women and children, with many traders among the victims.
Police credited a rattlesnake with helping solve a mysterious robbery. A thief held a merchant and spouse hostage, and a hospital check led officers to Cleburne Hale who was found unconscious and transported for treatment.
In New York, testimony at the Davis robbery trial asserts that neither U S Senator James J Davis of Pennsylvania nor the Moose supreme council ever approved the 1899 and 1931 charity lottery tails. Witness Witten F Broening, former Baltimore mayor and ex supreme dictator, says Davis opposed gambling and the Moose contract assignment remains disputed.
Comptroller General McCarl ruled a 10 per cent reduction must be applied to the authorized cost of every project under the Garner Wagner relief act. Treasury asked for guidance on application and McCarl stated each public works project should be scaled by 10 per cent, with the relief measure totaling about 600,000,000 available for public works.
Santiago reports a new law requires repainting all buildings damaged in the recent uprisings. The measure aims to cover battle scars across the city as part of post unrest restoration efforts.
Chairman C. V. Terrell of the railroad commission announced today a state wide hearing and pro ration affecting all aidry fields in the state to be held soon in Austin. The alert advised readiness for the event with details forthcoming.
Herbert Thomas, a San Antonio taxi driver, was charged as a principal in the armed holdup of H. P. Thulemeyer at a Schertz bank. Investigators traced movements from the Medical Arts Building and identified the bandit as Herman Ernest Clark alias George Ernest Shaves. Officers widened their dragnet west toward Fort Worth, with sheriff deputies checking leads and planning further steps as the investigation continued.
Alfred E. Smith Jr and his wife are reported to be living apart as lawyers prepare a separation agreement. They wed eight years ago in a civil ceremony, followed by a religious service. Smith says he will not be responsible for debts run up by his wife and has notified shops tied to his accounts.
Charleston dispatch reports Vice President Charles Curtis traveling to Oklahoma after a two day Mountaineer State stump. He urged faith in America’s recovery under President Hoover, noting nineteen national downturns in 125 years, yet resilience rose stronger after each low.
J Culbertson 78 a pioneer Texas cotton planter and leading Southwest capitalist died here late last night from a heart attack. He had been confined to a local hospital since September 79, first stricken six weeks ago during a vacation visit.
ROISE Idaho September health bulletin reports Mrs William El Daran recovering from parrot fever. Despite a weakened heart, she shows signs of strength and improvement while the illness shows progress against the disease per the latest physician bulletin.
New York fans packed Yankee Stadium for game one of the World Series as Big Red Ruffing faced Guy Bush. Landis surveyed the field while 29 000 spectators braved a stormy morning. The crowd surged into the bleachers as the two veteran teams prepared for the opener.
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