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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1939

Page

14

Prisoner IO Trapped During Hospital Flight

Richard Niehausen, 22, a sheriff's department prisoner, attempted to escape from Robert B Green hospital while being returned from Crosbyton. He walked the hall and used a dummy elevator to flee, was tackled by an intern and recaptured. Deputies and another prisoner were injured in the prior crash near Spring.

Richard Niehausen Sheriff's Department Robert B. Green Niehausen Ho Pital Frank Matthews H.L Red”) Ferguson Crosbyton Lieaute Nicholsen Gre County Nichaussen Twelad Pales Inverne E. L. Sullivan Chanse

Vigil as Philadelphia mother marks missing son's seventh birthday

A sorrowing mother keeps vigil by a newly installed telephone hoping for news of her son Gerald Brisco missing since he went out to play months ago. Police say a 42-year-old convict’s story, deemed false, led nowhere, and a boxy object was found near a manhole in the course of the search.

Philadelehia Joseph Brisco Gerald Jan T. Murphy

Recaptured Felon Carries Wooden Gun

Recaptured felon Charles Emmerson, 47, one of two convicts who overpowered a guard and escaped Wednesday, was seized early today by Orison guards. No shots were fired and Emmerson offered no resistance. A Rockford police officer said the fugitive carried a wooden gun in his pocket. His companion Joby McGuire, 36, remained at large and both escapes were under investigation.

Jolsey Charles Emmerson Joseph ©. Hegen Orison Emmerson Geryl Gettrich Rockford Wis Joby McGuire Helne

Millionaire Widow Julia Marlatt Takes Own Life

Cleveland reports that Julia Morgen Marlatt 63 a childless widow with a $1 million estate died by her own hand last Monday. Papers filed show an estate of $1,024,000. She left $500000 to the Cleveland Museum of Art. Marlatt was widow of William Marlatt a Cleveland corporation lawyer who died in 1907. She was found in her bedroom with a bullet wound and a revolver nearby.

Cleveland Julia Morgen Marlatt Cleveland Auisenim Nek Maristt Willia Maylatt

Cult Leader Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Prison

Del Rio reports Leuteria Gonanles was sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary by Judge Bilan Montague at Sixty third District court for raping Marin Guad Alupe Ramirez. The cult conversion led followers to donate $500 for its defense, per Arturo Gonzales, no relation to the defendant.

del Rio Leuteria Gonanles Bilan Montague Sixty-third District Court Marin Guad- Alupe Ramirez Bone Boo Arturo Gonzales

Auditorium Dedication Cited Overturned by City Records

Mayor Maury Maverick’s claim that the Municipal auditorium had never been dedicated as a memorial to World War dead was challenged after records showed ceremonies honoring the building on September 3, 1925. A veteran groups’ opposition to a Communist party permit for August 25 led to scrutiny of the dedication, with official notes indicating no record of a previous war veterans dedication.

Maury Maverick Maverick Communist ‘Party Aftec Ed Fries Olen. J. Smilin Ultimo Post Lewis J. Lauterstein Col Hanford MacNider John Tatin Drie Paul B Malone Smiliti Tod American Legion Ant 7 Mara Engels Lenin Stalin Communist International Communist Party Real Americantaw Smilit Arttur Garfido Hays Amerlenn Iyi Java San Antonio

Pershing Urges U S to Hike Army Strength

Gen. Pershing urges a larger U S Army in a speech to officers saying the regular force should be expanded for war preparedness. He notes France’s needs and emphasizes readiness for eventual European conflict. He comments on U S and European tension and signals the urgency of mobilization.

Pershing U. 8 New York Pherman America United States Aes Niehauser Jol Jiheal Mediinte Brahe Croguytou

Boy Returns After Fleeing Dentist

Boston report narrates a boy fleeing a dentist after fear of having teeth drawn. He wandered streets, became tired, red and bedraggled, then returned home later the same day accompanied by a guardian. Authorities or further details are not provided in the fragment.

Stocks Slip as European Tension Triggers Selloff

New York trading opens with modest selling as international tensions push down prices. General Electric, Bethlehem Steel, General Motors, Sears Roebuck and Westinghouse lead declines while Union and other large stocks come under pressure amid weekend developments.

New York Europe Sven Bethlehem General Motors Brokern General Electric Sears Roeniak

Weather Preview For San Antonio Heat Wave

A rough forecast shows a high near 38 degrees with cooler days ahead. Weatherman Howard Murs notes August offered unusually cloudy skies, limiting sun exposure and tempering the heat. Forecasters expect low 90s by the weekend and no rain in the near term.

San Antonmurs

Romantic impulse leads to hospital mishap in Boston

In Boston on August 12 a one year old girl named Lorraine Ellis was hospitalized after a skylight accident. A bride and groom were seen at a wedding reception in their apartment building when Miss Ellis climbed to the roof and looked through the skylight. She slipped and fell two floors, sustaining a concussion of the brain and other injuries. The newly married couple continued to their honeymoon as Miss Ellis was treated in hospital.

Boston Lorraine Ellis

Compromise Drawn on Fish Peace Plan

Oslo reports a compromise resolution by the Interparliamentary Union council on a truce in European power politics. Hamilton Fish’s proposed peace plan faced rejection from Representative Prike Lantany of Texas, who remained confined to his hotel with a lingering cold.

Oslo Norway Hamilton Fish Peacciud Sonitiona Council of the Interparliamentary Union Pish Prike Lantany Texas

Admiral Yarnell Returns from Orient to U S Fleet

Admiral Hetry Yarnell, aged commander in chief of the United States Asiatic Fleet, arrives in San Francisco aboard the President Coolidge after three years in the Orient. He earned a congressional medal for distinguished service and announced American warships would operate as they pleased in Chinese waters.

Yarnell Orient San Francisco Ant Hetry UW. Yarnell United States Assatic Fleet Uber Coolidge

Breath and Prayer Save Baby's Life in Pennsylvania

In Waynesburg, Mrs. Thomas McCullagh 20 saved her 4 month old daughter Lie Mie by breathing into the infant’s lungs after the child smothered under a rubber sheet. She used prayer and repeated breaths until the baby revived, saying she did not know how long she breathed before Beverly Tego arrived.

Waynesburg Thomas McCullagh Watlitt Beverly

Industrial Activity Up Sharply in July Reports

Washington August 14 The Federal Reserve reports show a sharp rise in July industrial activity. The board's index of industrial production advanced about Loz percent from June and higher than April and May. The July upswing was led largely by steel and related sectors, with production normally weaker in midsummer.

Washington Federal Reserve Ai Swerense Ny

Boy Missing After Escaping Dentist in Malden

William Kennedy, 40, sought dental treatment in Malden Massachusetts but fled the town dentist during an extraction. After an all night search, police issued a description of a single male suspect fitting Kennedy’s description as missing and unaccounted for.

Malden Mass William Kennedy William Saaled

Butler's Condition Satisfactory at Capital Hospital

Associate Supreme Court Justice Florence Butler remained in Capital Hospital for a minor bladder ailment, with progress deemed entirely satisfactory by her physician Dr. Fred I. Sanderson. Trustee Bulles’ treatment will keep her in hospital for eight weeks, or 1 1/2 months, according to Sanderson. Princess Kushimi Dies in Atami Japan after long illness, 67, daughter of Admiral Prince Hiroya Kushimi.

Butler Washington Florce Butler Capital Fred I. Sanderson Tustlee Bulles Sandersion Mes Atami Japan Csimeke Kushimi Corysol Hiroyas Pushim Hs Nivel Jatati M Long Ince

Louisiana political power linked to oil graft case trial

In Dallas on August 18 19 federal investigators charged former Louisiana Governor Richard Leche and Seymour Weiss with taking graft in a Canady hot oil scheme. Burford and Winfrey cited as co conspirators, with a $148 000 payment linked to piping oil from Louisiana into Texas amid refinery orders and political influence. The case centers on payments and commissions amid Louisiana oil politics and the Canally hot oil law.

Dallas Tex Aug T. W. Drvidson Preeman W. Burrard Ilionate Daling Jeinty Richard Leche Lowhiana Seymour Weiss Louisian U. S Attorney Eral Royee Richard Jerhe Louisiana T. W. Mavid Frau Ida Burford Jently Jherhe Weiss Connally Slowle Burford Uneich Abedessa Texas East Texas Refining Company Rogge Leche Wiehss Welss Leet Land Welss Sid Burford Martin “Winfrey Wriss Burford Sq Wruss Standard Ol Jouisiana iOn Burrard Wein Glassell A. G C. Glassell Pelleas Oil and Gasoline Compny Winfrey and Deles Ohb Esles Jenga Burton Eotlinie Ibs

Gasoline Price Rise Seen After Texas Refinery Shutdown

U S gasoline prices likely to rise about one cent a gallon after a Texas refinery shutdown. Pioneer Oil and Refining co executive Fred Slimp said the shutdown could force extended layoffs if crude supplies run out, with several Texas refiners warning output will stop when stocks end. Page 4.

Texas Railroad Commission Fred Slimup Pioneer Oil and Slimy Slimp Wand Pura Bay Suut Cnerys Ser Antonio Wince Phonits Refining Company

Described Rituals of Night Marches by Girl Witness

Washington August 19 A 19 year old former leader from Brooklyn testified before a campaign committee about forced midnight marches by a German American youth group. She said participants were stripped and forced to endure cruel rituals in darkness then burned effigies while singing German songs as punishment and mock worship of a leader.

Washington Aig Hells Une Divs Hele Vopray Brooklyn

Father jailed for imprisoning boy to keep garden safe

Clarksbury Aug 18 A 22 year old man was jailed for a month for keeping his son confined in a garden shed claiming the boy would trample plants and harm himself if left at large. The magistrate ordered the man to provide proper care while ensuring the boy is hospitalized if possible as state facilities are crowded.

Kurford Mi Tls Department of Justion Tarris Glassey Pala Weiss Burford Trey Louisiana Hneford Sigvext Fae Laws Leche Harris Clarksburg W. Way Clini Hain Altes Minto W. 1 Murshy Daniel Day Murphy Roy Day Ray Chitles Smith

Court Enjoins Judge Kirby in Enforcement of Wodax Writs

The district court restrains Judge Kirby of Dimesheck and several state officers from interfering with Humboldt and Young operations in a dispute over stage general and truck limos. A mandamus is granted against Kirby to halt enforcement of injunctions while the state seeks further relief.

Austin Aug Judee Fountain Kirby Dimesheck Woxad Supreme Tonteellon Dudge Kirby Bite Centerlig Willy Humboldt, Young and Diving Rave Front Asserbey

JARDOE GLOATS FROM CANADA

J V Jardoe, San Antonio’s weather forecaster, jokes from Canada about cool weather. He writes to assistants claiming relief from a months long absence.

Canada J. Vi. Jardoe San Antanio Feana Calgary

Labor Influence Extends to Wildwood Fishing Event

A fragmented report from Wildwood New Jersey references a fish labeled by Elvis Liegd of Philadelphia tied to the International Textile Workers Union. The piece mentions a Condor weighing 2 1 3 pounds and a film label tied to a labor action or event, but several names and details are garbled.

N. J Elvis Liegd Phila Delphly Bruck

Prisoner Of War Made To Carry His Rifle Back To Camp

A captured prisoner of war, named as a member of the enemy forces, was seized during a night patrol after being surrounded by infantry. He was forced to carry his own rifle back to the camp, despite offering to surrender it. The captors refused the offer and ordered him to bear the weapon home. The incident highlights the harsh treatment described in the report.

Taco Melt Mary Stontier

Immorality alleged at Long Island German American Bund camp

Nine teen year old Helen Vooros testified before the Dies committee that immorality existed at a Long Island German American Bund camp. She said leaders pursued sexual conduct, and that she quit after facing pressure from camp officials and warnings from a Bund leader’s wife. She described intimate relations on a voyage and noted attempts to influence members with Hitler praise and Nazism. The witness also referenced a sealed political letter involving Bund staff and a Hamburg contact.

Washington Helen Yooris Dies Committee Long Island N.Y Starnes Alabama Dubin Miss Vooros Cloye Sven Loyethen Starnes Wheter Theodore Dinkelncker Fitu Mita Voaris Dinkelbacker Gerermany Ranning Miss Vonras Dinkeladker Wis Bronx New York Bund August Klapproth Mise Vaorpa Klapproth Bund Jenter New Jersey Party of Ritley Germany Srz Hitler Oldrman Dies Adolf Hitler Dies Diéy Frederik Vanedenberg South Brooklyn Post Naxi Letura Hig Hamburg Sie Severin Winterscheledg Afer Mny

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