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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1935

Page

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Hopson Faces New Grilling In Washington Hearing

Howard G. Hopson, an alleged mulitoraire Unlief operator, won a brief respite from questioning as the House lobby committee eyed whether Hopson should be summoned on ties to the Wheeler Rayburn utilities bill. Testimony touched on Hurley and a pep talk amid internecine disputes over the Associated Gas and Electric system and its influence on the Roosevelt era utility legislation.

Washington, D.C Howard G. Hopson Muilitoraire Unlief Senate Roosevelt Utilities O'Connor House Lobby Committee Tolal Frank R. McNinch Porter Commisssion Hopson Mcintyre Ehibsr Fiee Publican New dTerseys Catuissign Wheeler Rayburn Mervin H. McTalyre White House Gibson Vermont Seme Jobby Group MeIntyre Barty B. B. Robinson Washington Hurley Dr. Hopson Patrick OD. Hurley Rosver Fiotica Appen Hence Interstate Commerce Committee Hop Aon

Horse Discovers Owner Found Dead in Shack

A horse at a Hillview shack in Liverpool Nova Scotia attracted its owner’s attention by walking in and out of the doorway. Inside the shack, Peter Peterson aged 63 was found dead for several days.

Horse Liverpool N.S Shack Hillview Tverpool Ywtich Jorte Peter Peterson

Man Arrested in Burglary of Home

Police report a burglary at a residence. a suspect named Joseph A. Friend was detained after officers T. T. Poston and D. Newman arrested a man in West Tallwood Avenue area within twenty blocks of the scene. The investigation linked the suspect to the early-morning theft of valuables including two watches.

Joseph A. Friend T.T. Poston Newman West Tallwondavin

Duce Studies Neat Move On Ethiopian Negotiations

An English envoy reports Mussolini pressing for security guarantees for Italy and Ethiopan colony access, plus mining and transport concessions. Haile Selassie signals willingness to discuss a formula acceptable to Italy, France, and Britain, while avoiding direct control over his country.

Duce Haile Selaisse Sparesmien Mussolini Paris Italy Ethiopia Tisls Geo France Great Britain Ethiajria Waly Waly Ethionis Takc SuUfen Opie Wathouy

Woman Becomes Head Of Press Group Leader

Mrs. Marc Dunfcar, editor and publisher of the Pele Pints Star, the regional paper, was being bantered to head the association while the only woman member. She now becomes president of the group and is set to lead in the formal meeting.

EMG Die If Tegas Prose Association Kas Aden Ahd Buabok Eya Plate Balor Alec Associ Marc Dunfcar Pele Pints Star Aie Nocalion

Opening in Civil Service Post Noted in Survey Bureau

A civil service opening for a junior refuge manager with a salary of 1040 dollars was announced Friday in the Bureau of Economics survey by the Department of Agriculture. Application blanket was the specification from WF Gaskins, civil serving secretary, at war sale.

Wreau Wolngics Survey Department of Amiculture WF Gaskins Ut War Sal

Ragland Shot by Friend Mistaking Him for Prowler

Garthy Ragland of Seagoville was shot and severely wounded when Virgilones, a friend, mistook him for a prowler during an incident at a mobile chicken shed where Ragland was moving fowl. Authorities reported no further details.

Dallas Garthy Ragland Seagoville Wes Shel Virgeilones Ragland

Rev B H Nobles to Supply Pulpit at Riverside Church

Rev B H Nobles will supply the pulpit Sunday morning at Riverside Baptist Church in Richarest North Carolina. Rev R G Van Roven, pastor, and F McMorris will present a choir at the evening service as the Baptist general encampment continues.

R. G. van Roven Riverside Baptist Richarest N. C B. Ai. Nobles McMorris

Fatally Hurt Plays Cards in Bavaria

In Munich Aug 77 a man named Hans Prienz, after being struck on the head with a beer mug by Andreas Beck during a card game, continued playing until the next morning when he was found dead from paralysis of the brain. Beck demanded payment for the spilled drink during the altercation.

Munich Hans Pmriemtz Hohenpriessenberg Souther Bavaria Andreas Beck Pinemer Parelysle Dhe Prain

Apple Tree Bears Blossoms Same Day

Heath Mass August 10 Mrs Susan H Dwight walking through her orchard observed branches bearing blossoms on one limb while other limbs carried mature apples. Dallas August 17 George Doyle 29 Port Worth charged as accessory after the fact in slaying tied to a poker game incident involving Robert Williams 40 Lewisville.

Heath Mass Susan H. Dwight Dallas George Doyle Port Worth Robert Williams Lewisville

Tragic Alaska Flight Crashes Kill Rogers and Post

Wreckage of the Alaska bound plane claims the lives of Will Rogers and Wiley Post after a landing mishap near Barrow. Sgt. Morgan led rescuers into the tundra as families across the nation mourn their loss. The pair had hoped to tour Siberia and pursue a tiger hunt, leaving a nation in shock.

Point Barrow Barrow Red Blane Rogers Org Post Boas Tuyed Berrow Serge Morgan Wireless 1 George E. Kumpe Signal Corps Signal Garps Nis Ponca City Okla Skowhegan Wasi Hand Post Steed Kenton Lake Washington Judeau Ragers Temiy Rogers Spe California Mary Rogers Willi Rogers Jr James Arereddy Oklahoma City Lefty Prederickson Post Alaska la Liveria Ching Coast Rossa Roosevelt Garner John W Will Mile Mir Botl Wilks Losh Sinsilny Troy Maska Wiley Post Juncrrt Dawson Yuekon Aklavik McKenzie River Fairbanks Anchorage Shotl Nered Post Whideer Nome Northland Siberia Bering Sea Junidad

Garner Hints Clown In Congress

In Washington D C Earl Shipley a young circus performer was introduced to Congressman Garner by Representative Maverick. Garner suggested that Shipley learn the House Janethon to catch insight that might help him achieve business gains.

Washington, D Ade Garner Earl Shipley Washington Maverick Democrat Texas Garnet Mayerick Shipley Janethon

Rail traffic shifts in 1935 crop year show gains and losses

Washington notices shifting railroad freight flows as grain and livestock loadings decline versus 1934, with gains in livestock and continued weakness in grain movements. The drought and crop controls, plus cold weather and late planting, helped shape a year where autos and pipelines temper recovery in transport.

Washington, D.C Congress

Obituary: Eckert 48 Services Sunday at Hanagan Chapel

Eatuirid Eckert aged 48 dies with services set for 3 p m Sunday at Charles Hanagan chapel officiated by Rev F A Neurelster of Neidting. Survivors include widow Anna E Eckert daughters Margaret Eckert and two sons James and Robert Eckert of San Antonio. Also listed are brothers W R Eckert of Junction F A Eckert of San Antonio and Max Eckert of Boerne and sisters Mrs Ed Grene welze of San Antonio Mrs Kuno Rech of Fredericksburg Mrs Ben Scherty and Mrs Ada Lay Wersebe of San Antonio. Entombment in Raseland Rasical park. Body sent to Stamford for services and burial. Survivors include husband G H Wersebe daughters Mrs J B Pimnons Mrs Lars Young and Mrs Myrtle Schesom Allen Wersebe brothers and sisters and two grandchildren.

Eatuirid Eckert Charles Hanagan Chapel F. A. Neurelster Neidting Anna E. Eckert Margaret Eckert James Robert Eckert San Antonio W. R. Eckert Junction F. A . Eckert Max Eckert Boerne Ed Grene Ada Lay Wersebe Assa Blanes, Street Stamford G. H. Wersebe J.B. Pimnons Lars Young Axd Mics Mirtle Allen Wersebe

Estate of Will Rogers Shines with Vast Fortune

Hollywood Aug 17 Will Rogers left an estate unofficially estimated between 2 100 000 and 6 000 000 dollars. Wealth includes extensive real estate holdings in California and Oklahoma life insurance 1 050 601 government bonds and film income. Wife and three children are beneficiaries of the estate with fifty thousand dollars eligible for the Actors Equity fund.

Hollywood Calin Will Rogers Rogers Oklahoma Ife Trdle Eqaily Fund

Peace Bonds Set for Pickets and Assault Fines

Pickets at Finch Clear factory face peace bonds of 200 each issued by Justice Corrigan after disturbance complaints. Al Matias Martinez, Ban Saba, and Ban Fernando streets fined 10 for simple assault on Mary Lawise Gat tale at 203 Azteca street. Also notes on a five room unfurnished house at 19 McKinny avenue due for rent at 22.50 monthly and aviation lore about Harold Gatty and endurance of altitude records, with hints of later aviation breakthroughs.

Margarita Lane Fits Street Emma Nins South Leona Street Finch Clear Factory Justice of the Peace

Ex-Wife of Ryan Plans Quiet Life as Countess

Vienna Aug 17 UP The former wife of Clark G. Ryan J. states she is ready to settle as a quiet countess with Count Paul Paitty. The former Countess Marie Ann von Wurmbrand Stolpach says annulment came from a Vatican decree and hints at legal actions. She adds the marriage left her with no money from the millionaire.

Vienna Slenter Clendenin Ryan J. Bald Hunpactar Paul Paitty Hla-Forttad Marie-Ann von Wurmbrand-Stuppach Ryan New York Sh Fang Jay Ats Ater Tnitsin M Americas Mniklionaire America Cout Decius Ponce

Eight Held in Texas Stolen Auto Ring Takedown

Dallas police announced the arrest of eight men and the recovery of about five thousand dollars worth of stolen auto parts. The ring operated in Dallas and Fort Worth with possible reach to other towns in the region as investigators pursued leads. Authorities said the operation appeared large scale and connected to multiple thefts.

Texas Dallas Eigh Feyworth Syle Parts Daling Fort Worth

Old Ine dance at Satalle features many acts

Community notices list Amorak prize shooting barber, free admission, barbecues, and dances at Macdown and Highland Social Club. Events span Aug 17 18 with bands like Highland Social Club and Fredericksburg group. Amusement options include dances, sausage specials, and Sunday gatherings.

Barberue Diente Macdown Sun Hedwil Thureh Ady

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