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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1932
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane contends heredity via daughters, Gandhi faces British stance on talks as global powers debate war guilt. Coverage notes hopes of science over superstition, martial lineage, and a safety valve of music against nerves, alongside a Dallas death notice for Howard Miller, a flour broker.
In a garbled forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas the expected conditions include Friday night increasing cloudiness with a low around 82 degrees and Saturday mostly cloudy with occasional rain. Northeast winds are noted, with Friday’s high near 82 and a Friday night low around 74.
A flood of legal moves cloud the Sterling Ferguson governorship contest as District Judge Robertson defers ruling pending Supreme Court action on Mrs. Ferguson's mandamus plea. If the Democratic nominee cannot be certified, a write-in campaign could loom, jeopardizing the November election and party unity.
A federal grand jury met in Kansas City for a special session to probe evidence collected by prohibition agents from about 40 night clubs gambling dens and roadhouses in and near the city last Tuesday night. Most of the 98 persons arrested were at liberty on bond.
Havana report describes a fight among students and others in front of a Cuban senator's residence amid sleet. It notes three days after the assassination of four prominent political leaders, with references to a mob or crowd involvement and the tense political climate.
A battered report notes generals and officers in a Mexican army meeting at Bent, with mixed ranks and a special fee discussed. The scene hints at internal strain within the force as high command debates balance of command and funding.
Amediey Butler, who has severed his lifetime allegiance with the Republican Party to support Roosevelt, proposed a new Democratic slogan Hoover for ex president. Butler, a military man, met with Democratic chairman James A. Farley to plan a speaking tour for Roosevelt. He stated he is a Hoover in ex president Republican.
Weather service warns residents to expect a return of near freezing temperatures with a forecast calling for cloud cover and occasional rain. Temperatures dipped to 62 early Friday morning after a high of 74 on Thursday with winds from the southeast.
In Belgrade a bomb exploded at the general staff building injuring no one and killing two individuals. Authorities say a messenger and a state receptor clerk died in the blast. Troops patrolled the district after the explosion. The device was delivered by two messages in a package.
Cincinnati September 30 The American Gas Association manufacturers conference completes plats for a three year national newspaper campaign costing 4 000 000. More than 41 000 000 will be spent in 1933 to inform the public about advantages of modern gas appliances.
Plaga hotel employees begin a city inspection drive to educate department heads about Ban Antonio's interests and industries. Manager Jack White announced the series as part of the inauguration efforts.
Alarmed by insurgent movements at Antofagasta the government of Provisional President Bartolome Blanche declared martial law throughout Chile today.
Ontario records show an early snowfall visiting Peterborough with rough, unreadable weather notes. The fragmentary clipping mentions date context and unusual timing but lacks clear figures or events. The piece preserves a local paper tone about winter onset and regional impact.
In Rome Pope Pius XI denounces Mexico's anti church laws while proposing formal cooperation with the government. He warns that bishops and priests face expulsions and imprisonment under the 1929 scheme, urges steadfast protest, and recalls early Christian patience as clergy seek permission to minister. The pope compares Mexican measures to Russia and calls for unity among the faithful.
Bandits armed with machine guns raided Gitizens National Bank abducting a woman employee and a woman customer. They slugged the cashier and escaped with 5000 dollars. The robbers, who took hostages Ruth Whipps and another customer, were later reported barricaded in a nearby farm building ready to fire on pursuing officers and residents of the 3500 strong community.
Brig. Gen. William S. McNair, commander of the Fourth Coast Artillery District, retires after 42 years of service at age 65. He is succeeded by Brig. Gen. James H. Reeves. McNair and his wife and daughter will reside in San Antonio, Texas.
Pablo Carvajal of 311 North San Sods Street was treated at Robert B. Green hospital Friday for knife wounds sustained in an altercation. Police responded but details remain unclear.
In Los Angeles on September 30 1903 a delirious patient shot Dr O Paul Reiger a Beverly Hills cancer specialist during a late night attempt to save him Prominent patient and two nurses aided in care until the gunfire ended the vigil The shooter identified by lore but unclear in the fragment remains under investigation with the room darkened and the incident becoming a shocking medical emergency
Norman Thomas socialist presidential candidate outlines farm relief plan in Minneapolis and St Paul. He calls for moratorium on farm foreclosures and abolitions for tenants. He favors socialization of farm machinery manufacturing, packing houses, grain elevatories and dairy firms, plus higher worker pay to boost demand and product quality.
Peace talks began at Cruzeiro between Sao Paulo rebel torres and the government to end the conflict. Reports from the federal forces HQ said hostilities had not ceased. Representatives of rebel Gen Bartholde Kl nger and Pantateno Pesao met with Gen Goex Monteiro’s staff.
The death report cites THek Indraingh, a 49 year old houseboy, bitten on the toe while sleeping. Despite emergency treatment and initial improvement, he suffered convulsions and grew critically ill, according to physicians in Los Angeles.
Parib diplomat Paul Clade predicts an economic upturn before returning to the United States. He speaks of the American government adopting new policies and believes conditions are improving, expressing cautious optimism about the outlook.
New York September 3 The Moose loyalty lottery trial of United States Senator James J Davis featured testimony by Joseph Jenkins of the Moose organization department alleging a propagation department led by Theodore Miller ran a 50 000 gold watch gift scheme to recruit members. Jenkins said Miller bought the participation contract and funded the charity ball, with Miller to receive 40 000 as a gift after the charity event.
Brownsville bulletin warns Rio Grande near Rio Grande City may flood in 1 to 4 days due to heavy rains in Monterey. Rivers near Mercedes and Bratnseville show record rises, with levees and floodways under strain. Residents urged to safeguard lives and property as water remains high and spreading toward surrounding roads and lands.
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