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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1936

Page

18

Rangers Raid Turbulent Dallas Nightlife Amid Public Safety Push

In Dallas officials and police, led by Texas Rangers, closed down big-time gambling and drinking venues after a nightclub killing. Albert Sidney Johnson, chairman of the Texas Public Safety Commission, warned bets would be halted and reopenings prevented while rangers remain on duty. Bob Koriman, Riverside rancher, raises and sells 2900 turkeys yearly.

Dallas Texas Tangers Albert Sidney Johnson Texas Public Safety Commission Rangers Johnson

SAS Junior Birdmen discuss meet location at Gunther hotel

SAS Junior Birdmen members will discuss where to hold the proposed rise-off-water meet Thursday at 8 pm at the Gunter hotel. Richard Sherman, outdoor race champion who competed in National Junior Birdmen events in Boston, departs Thursday night and arrives Saturday night. National meet results will be published in Sunday's Birdmen section.

Flight Squadron Thurs Gunter Hotel pSquadron Richard Sherman Boston Eaat Birdmien

iRevival to Close at Grace Church Nazarene Belmont Belmont

The revival ends this week with a cate service and a Sunday evening service at Grace Church of the Nazarene located at Belmont and Polaris streets. The event runs through the week leading to the finale.

Grace Church Grace Church of the Nazarene Belmont Polaris

Milwaukee man reveals secret lawn growth formula

Aug 6 Milwaukee report: John Magin, a machinist, presents a green grass formula after seven years of testing. He faced intense interest from agents and manufacturers at his plant as he plans further experiments while keeping details secret. Magin hopes the compound could retain soil moisture and aid farmers during droughts.

Milwaukee John Magin Magin

Sister of Mary Miles Minter Admitted to General Hospital

Margaret Fillmore sister of silent film star Mary Miles Minter was placed in the psychopathic ward at the Los Angeles General Hospital for examination and clearing on a petition by her mother Mrs Charlotte Shelby. Shelby cites financial losses from broker Leslie B Henry now in San Quentin as a cause for Fillmore's extreme mental state and claims she hears voices and sees imaginary people.

Los Angeles Margaret Fillmore Mary Miles Minter General Hospital Charlotte Shelby Shelby Leslie B. Henry San Quentin Prison

Venue Change Sought in Texas Bathroom Shooting Trial

Attorneys urged that Mrs. Reable Childs and her suitor Terrance Bramlett not receive a fair trial in the alleged bathroom shooting of Morlie J. Childs. They argued public opinion due to Morlie Childs’ former role as county treasurer could prejudice the cases.

Trial Center Texas Reable Childs Terrance Bramlett Morlie J. Childs Child

Lemke to Back Big Bill Thompson in Illinois Race

Chicago report says attorney Newton Jenkins aligned with Lemke third party forces announced Big Bill Thompson would be the Wisconsin party’s candidate for governor. Treasury receipts show August totals and fiscal year figures with large emergency expenditures and gold asset changes.

Treasury Washington Position of the Treasury

Tom Mooney Seeks Freedom at Final Habeas Hearing

Tom Mooney, jailed for life after the 1916 Preparedness Day parade bombing in San Francisco, makes another public plea for exoneration as his fifty year fight moves toward a ruling. He faces a potential delay in San Quentin before a decision on whether to grant relief.

Tom Mooney San Francisco San Quentin

Seven Die in Head-On Crash Near Niles Michigan

Seven people are killed when two cars collide head on three miles south of Niles on U.S. 31. Victims include Private Eugene Newby and Privates Howard O.G. Kelley and Herbert Mifer, all from St Louis, plus Joe Hill of Niles and Roy Warner of Culver Indiana. Survivors Richard A. Peterson and Miss Barr from South Bend. Michigan sheriffs report difficulty reconstructing details as no driver or passenger survived. The incident occurred as Army maneuvers begin in Southwestern Michigan.

Niles Mich Here U. 5 Fort Jefferson Michigan Joe Hill Eugene Newby Howard OG. Kelley Herbert Mifer St. Lows Hil Roy Warner Culver Ind Lorene Harr Mishawaka Richard A. Peterson South Bend Peterson Miss Barr Warner

Mobley Refuses Nueces Judgeship in Corpus Christi

John A. Mobley city water and gas commissioner declined appointment as Judge of the One Hundred seventeenth District court tendered by Governor Allred. He would have succeeded Judge Blirge Hott who resigned to resume private practice. He said he appreciates the honor but must remain with his clients.

Deputy Sheriff Faces Turbulent Call in River Rescue

Oklahoma City reports Deputy Sheriff Jim Spooner rushing to aid four young boys at a river swimming hole where their clothes were mysteriously stolen. A mother's plea echoes the scene as authorities investigate the incident and search for the missing garments. Greenwich Grad Thomas Paine noted as a Revolutionary writer with ties to Greenwich Village, New York.

Oklahoma City Jim Spooner Greenwich Grad Thomas Paine Greenwich Village New York

Hot Weather Health Ad Promotes Calotabs

An advertisement warns of biliousness in hot weather and its digestive impacts. It promotes Calotabs calomel compound tablets as a prompt relief, noting pricing of ten cents per package and twenty five cents for a family pack, available at druggists.

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