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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1935
Page
1
Judge Pool ruled the case hinges on city commissioners actions, not poll petition validity, as proponents push a September 17 ballot. Testimony cited poll tax lists, petition copies, and alleged disqualifications to block voters, with mayoral evaluators and a voter list audit under scrutiny.
In Angleton, three Houston editors were fined 100 each and three reporters 25 each for contempt after publication of habeas corpus accounts from a Court of Criminal Appeals ruling. The judge ordered immediate payment or detention until fines are satisfied.
Washington Aug 3 5 Investigators report Home Owners Loan Corporation foreclosed on delinquent HOCD borrowers across 909 cases in 145 states and the District of Columbia. Many debtors allegedly boasted they would not repay, prompting a harsh crackdown on obstinate payers.
President Roosevelt announced in Washington that about 95 percent of employables would be placed in jobs by November. He said Comptroller General J. S. Meart agreed to accelerate work relief fund clearance. Roosevelt blamed delays on McCarl but defended private employment growth and outlined $6,000,000,000 in total relief, with $1,000,000,000 released so far.
The board postponed the detective Torce chief Gwen W. Kile from duty for absence and delayed the trial to August 12. George Hammond's trial also set, while a B. Puden case from the fire department goes to August 13. Roosevelt backs a ship subsidy bill as talks shift to temporary measures and Copeland Bland variations amid Senate and House debates on loan percentages and government contracts.
Community events listed include Ada Peery and Sten dance performances. Mantiora Davis and Darin headline at Tondowe Malleoughs Amun with music by wilight Bleng. Dante Bat and Tre wile Wall Mature Comedians join Colebine Hall program directed by Mark Saline Beis. Nixon High moves to Ve'eee Pel Fig. details for Saturday events and venues across local listings.
Coast Guard celebrates its 145th anniversary with ceremonies in Washington on August 4. President and officials plan the event, with Coast Guard cadets, officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel involved in a display of ships, planes, and patrol activities marking the milestone.
Fragmented OCR text reports a chaotic scene in New Orleans with mentions of Longs Friends, New Orleans plum grafts, firs, and a disrupted election atmosphere. References to Maver, Semmes Walmsley, Scalfed opposition, and health and public dia appear, with unclear names and duties.
A Routers dispatch from Dairen reports that Russia, as a precautionary measure, is transporting troops to China and Irkutsk in Siberia ready to advance at a moment's notice. The move follows Manchukuo’s demand to enter Mongolia amid transfer incidents, heightening alarm in the Far East.
Severe heat drenched the Midwest and South as temperatures climbed across many states. Chicago faced a thunderstorm with heavy rainfall while western storms brought up to four to five feet of floodwater near Stevensville. Bridges reportedly washed away near Unionport, and Akron homes were struck by lightning as storms swept through Pennsylvania and Ohio regions.
In the absence of Rev Leighton Green, Rev J W Harrison will supply the pulpit this week at Crestholme Presbyterian Church. Also present at Sunday services was Rev Harelson, Texas department chaplain of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Rev Y Harrison, a former pastor of Crestholme.
Bryan Aug 1929 Texas Agricultural Association leads farmers in forming a defense against protective tariffs and processing taxes. Roosevelt skeptical of action but farmers ready to act, with support from cooperatives across North and South Dakota Kansas Missouri Nebraska Minnesota. Corbin of Dallas says initial push targets commodities taxed and funds to finance the effort will be raised.
Fort Kentucky reports a tense primary with state troops guarding voting sites in Harlan and McCreary counties amid clashes. Governor Ruby Laffoon faces a heated race within a Democratic field including Thomas S. Rhea, A. B. Chatter, Bailey Woolton, Flam Haddleston, and Frederick A. Wathe.
Mrs. Joverin Saldana, 27, was treated for injuries after a collision at San Fernando and South Laredo streets. She received care at Relea B Groom Weighat and was treated on Saturday.
A Criminal District Court jury on April 28, 1914, found Lejaman Lebinan guilty of unlawfully possessing a machine gun. The verdict was returned after about two hours of deliberation amid defense plans to appeal. Lebinan sobbed as it was read. family and officials prepared for appeal proceedings and potential bond.
Warners presents Broadway Gordglier a new musical remedy reuniting Gold Diggers of 1933 stars Dick Powell and Joan Blondell. Show to begin at midnight Saturday at the Majestic theater with an all star cast and a supporting lineup including the Mills Brothers Ted Fio Rito Canive Family Hobart Cavanaugh and more.
Waco man Harry W. McLaughlin has vanished from his home and is pursued by his wife in San Antonio. The report notes a missing person inquiry and mentions a sermon by PRESIDING ELDER SrUAks Dr. P.M. Fireman at Fravis Pack Methodist church at 10:50 AM Sunday, with Dr. Walter Anthony, pastor, absent in variation.
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