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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1936
Page
12
An essay blends war critique with defense prep and spiritualism in a 1930s style column. It discusses American defense needs, then shifts to a satire on Uncle Sam and sealskin trade, including evolution talk and wildlife imagery. The piece weaves historical references with implausible claims about seals and economics.
In Oklahoma near Wilhoka a 10 year old boy Dewey Swartwood rose reluctantly when his mother called him to bed. He went to the pantry Ravage and shot his calf with a pistol saying I guess I can go back to bed. Physicians expected the flesh wound to heal. In New York the Associated Press reports a rise in electric power production for early August 1929.
Athens reports a royal decree by King Georg II approving a strongman regime led by John Metaxas. Parliament dissolved, 14 leftist deputies stripped of power, strict censorship imposed, elections promised when stability returns, labor unions blamed for provoking the general strike and wage laws.
Reductions in freight rates on hay and forage shipments into drought counties of Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Colorado were announced along with 423,050 in grants to 8213 farm families across 14 drought states. The rate cuts await approval but similar ICC approved reductions are already in effect for the Dakotas Montana and Wyoming. Vote America
Mexican Consul General Benjamin Hiteh takes a temporary leave of absence from the consulate to run for governor of Sonora. Counselor Laure Yenguirre will manage the local office in his absence.
A Brockport trial features witnesses led by Miss Mary Poubister defending Idaho a playful normal mongrel in the case over Maxwell Breeze drowned in the barge canal. The defense argues Idaho is not vicious as witnesses recount behavior with a German shepherd in court and laughter erupts at dog related moments.
Detectives traced a cruciform bouquet to a short swarthy man who placed it at the doorway of the Mite Spot near the mourning display for A. D. Farrow. Farrow, owner of the New Spot establishment, was killed early yesterday. George W. Redston of Chicago, described as bodyguard to Chicago Mayor-elect Andy Cermak, was charged with murder.
In Mexico City on August 18, 40,000 workers affiliated with the Mexican Confederation of Workers voted to strike over pay for idle days during the electricians’ stoppage. Most workers accepted the wage loss without protest as negotiations begin.
Washington Aug 5 After a talk with William Green head of the American Federation of Labor David Dubinsky president of the Ladies Garment Workers Lor spokesman said the federation executive council would suspend unions affiliated with the Committee for Industrial Organization for insurrection by working for industrial unions The council met to decide action on charges by John P Fuey president of the federation metal trades department The suspension argued would affect unions tied to John S Lewis and the C I O Dubinsky contends the council lacks jurisdiction and only the A F of L convention could suspend them
Twelve youths ages 14 to 17 calling themselves The Dirty Dozen were arrested as deputies questioned seven suspected thieves. The group targeted more than 25 suburban filling stations grocery and drug stores for chewing gum fruit soda water and other items. Six defendants were to be turned over to juvenile officer William Perez as investigators followed tips from a captured boy who led deputies to several homes admitting thefts across Harlandale area.
Niagara Falls, Aug 1 A 26 year old mother Susie Stephenson admitted to District Attorney Raymond C Knowles that she drowned her seven month old son David Rugent in a washing machine. She reportedly showed no emotion and gave no reason for the act. An examination of her mental condition was to be determined.
Forecaster A W Cook predicts heavy showers tonight and tomorrow across central and northeastern North Central states as already started in Iowa Nebraska and Trimels. The system should extend over Indiana Iowa Missouri Wisconsin and southern Michigan with Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma enjoying fair weather. Temperatures expected to run near normal.
PORT SATD Aug. 5 INS reports intensified Ethiopian guerrilla activity against Italian rule. Ethiopian forces, led by Ras Tafari, hold Core and threaten Dessye and Addis Ababa. Rebels reportedly captured ammunition and machine guns, while 40 000 Ethiopian warriors advance on multiple fronts.
Washington Aug 5 17 Assistant United States Attorney Samuel F Beach urged three new witnesses before a District of Columbia federal grand jury to pursue the indictment of John S Farnsworth a discharged naval officer charged with conspiring to deliver confidential information to Japanese agents The former lieutenant commander was indicted two weeks ago on a double charge of delivering and attempting to deliver secret information to Japanese naval publications The case centers on alleged disclosures to Japan amid wartime secrecy laws
Encarnacion Salazar, indicted for assault with intent to murder, was acquitted by a Criminal District Court jury. Testimony stated Salazar shot his wife Ernesta Lara at 1809 Colima Street on June 21 in what authorities described as a domestic incident.
Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright served as acting mayor on Wednesday during Quin's absence in the city. Details on responsibilities and duration were not provided in the fragment.
The reporter describes a brutal clash with bombardment and machine gun fire as Francoist forces push toward Madrid. A Red motor truck laden with dynamite threatens a battery, while columns advance under General Ponte and General Molt. A battlefield scene shows a shattered truck, a fallen soldier, and a Communist booklet amid smoke and ruins.
A lingering cloud blanket and unsettled conditions were forecast for San Antonio through Wednesday and Thursday. Met meteorologist FE. M. Marx noted westerly winds likely, with a Wednesday morning low near freezing and Wednesday afternoon high around 40 degrees. Early fog raised humidity to about 95 percent before dissipating after sunrise.
Generally fair weather is forecast for Wednesday night and Thursday with low around 72 degrees and high near 94 degrees. Winds are east to southeast light to moderate. Tuesday high reached 93 degrees and Wednesday morning low about 81. East Texas expects unsettled conditions on the lower coast with easterly winds. West Texas remains mostly fair with similar temperatures.
Food and clothing distribution for about 3000 needy families in San Antonio halted by state relief officials led by Adam Roy Johnson. Bexar County faced legal issues over funds and administrative setup, with calls to resume aid once proper controls are in place. Local officials criticized the ruling while vowing not to let people starve.
A badly wounded man was found in a vacant Brooklyn lot today with a sharp object injury near the heart. The victim appeared to have been attacked by several individuals and was left at the scene after an assault connected to public safety concerns.
A filling station operator, Alexander Mata, 27, of 115 Barnes Street, told police he was slugged and robbed of 40 dollars by a man who entered his station at West Martin and ZAZA Oey Treee street.
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