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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1936

Page

14

War and empire echo in global shifts and leaders

A fragmented column surveys postwar ambitions of nations seeking independence in trade and resources. It notes France selling surplus wheat to England, Nicaragua exporting cotton to Japan, and Ethiopia under Haile Selassie facing slave practices. Mussolini’s aims, Hitler’s rise, and aging leaders’ retirement raise questions about power, finance, and modernization amid looming conflict. A lumber plant fire at J. C. Baldridge in North Macedonia causes $875,000 damage.

Nicaragua Japan England Sudan Ethiopia Mussolust Russia Abd Hitler Ayther Mossolini Marahal Deeree Ethio Ma Haile Selassie Addis Abate

Confession Claimed Under Duress in Moore Murder Trial

In Asheville on August 20 Martin Moore testified Judge Phillips delayed ruling on whether a signed confession could be entered. Moore said he was beaten with a rubber hose and fists while officers pressed him to confess to killing 18 year old Helen Clevenger in New York. Prosecutors disputed coercion claims. deputy Brown testified the confession was voluntary. Coroner said Clevenger died from gunshot wounds and described the victim’s bloodstained pajames. Zenith earnings reported, net income $706,940 for quarter ending July 31.

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Just Hasn't Lived Right Weather Crowds Cuero Victoria Breville

A weather report notes soaking rain in Cuero and nearby towns with Cuero seeing the heaviest precipitation. Meteorologist E H Marg reports a hot August pattern returning, with temperatures around 100 degrees and a 68 inch total rain in Cuero and surrounding areas.

San Antonio Elty Bulcout Cuero Victoria Breville Cuore E. H. Marg Illette Skellhood Aptanto Ue Sett Enat

Fire destroys three shipyards and arena in Vancouver

A spectacular blaze swept through three shipyards and the Vancouver ice hockey arena early today, causing an estimated loss of more than 1.09 million dollars. Two firemen were injured, neither seriously, as crews fought the flames.

Vancouver B. C van Jenuyer Florium Jose Archibald Diamid

American District Judge Dies in Waco at 73

Inge Gam R. Boolt, aged 73, longtime judge of the Nineteenth District Court, died in Waco after an illness of several weeks. He also served on the Texas New Mexico boundary commission and presided over regional cases.

Waco Inge Gam R. Boolt Nineteenth District Court Scott Texas-New Mexico

Amettran Hindenburg Return Journey Sparks Departure

A fragmented report notes the Amettran Hindenburg embarking on a return journey from Lakshurst Nd SAntg in 2014. The text is garbled with unclear names and places but indicates a takeoff event involving a dirigible. No clear outcomes or participants are confirmable.

Hindenburg Lakshurst Nd sAntg Ditigible Hinreisblicg Tiny Frank Gairm

Fonta Vedea radio claims Pauling Uzcudun killed

Madrid reports Fonta Vedea radio announced Pauling Uzcudun a Spanish prize fighter had been killed by a government free jug squad along with others. Earlier reports of Uzendiin bad gate indobtrmed were not immediately continued by any source.

Londgh Aue Ackeley Today Madrid Fonta Vedea Pauling Uzcudun Huzendiin Tolay

Former film star files divorce reply in custody case

American- Former film star Lee Corbin, once in motion pictures, denied charges of habitual drunkenness in her divorce reply and said Krol deserted and failed to support their two children Harold Phillip, four, and Robert, 18 months. She accused him of breaking into her apartment, stealing $100, a fur coat, and fleeing with the children last Friday while she was away.

Ohtcagg Atys Nendare Krol Ana Lee Corbin Ted Tnswer Tuit Tin Bill Ensky Jett Harold Phillip Robert

Landon Departs Colorado Ranch for Campaign Jaunt

Estes Park Aug 20 Governor Landon left the family estate at 8 a.m. for a cross country auto trip to La Sa where a special train will take him to the eastern presidential campaign. He spent the week at the family retreat engaging in campaign work and addressing voters in both vesting and campaigning efforts.

Estes Park Cato Governor Ave Mi Landen la Sa Landon

Auto kill two children in Paterson street crash

Paterson New Jersey reports a speeding car jumped a curb on a crowded downtown street killing two children and injuring several others. In Houston a taxi driver, 48, was struck and killed by a sedan that fled. a witness chased the car but could not overtake it.

Paterson N. J Uinough Houston Dewid Houston

Names for Hawaii Baby Sparked by Meaningful Kananiaghosa

A Honolulu couple, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Murray Judd, named their month-old son Kananiaghosa, a Hawaiian term meaning The beautiful atona of tyome. The article notes the unique, lengthy name and its cultural significance in a local society feature.

Nonoluly T. H Raymond Murray Judd Honaluti Kananiaghosa

Dr Atkinson Sued for Divorce in San Antonio

Mrs Marlan Koogter Atkinson filed suit in the Thirty Seventh District Court seeking a divorce from her husband Dr Donald Taylor Ne, with sheriff reports noting a commissioned special deputy at the Atkinson home. Court entries suggest possible out of court settlement, no property involved, and receipt marked no citations. The Atkinson home had been noted as a prized San Antonio landmark.

Marlan Koogter Atkinson Pws Ohiinband Donald Taylor Sheriff's Office Mink Genewong Strie Pe-Dieht Atkimeons Galatiad Stupet Hui Jusk Vorny Atstin Sheil Polubs Atkinson Avkrit Che Petero William P. Maloney

Two Youths Caught Stealing Car Radio

Two youths were held Thursday after being found removing a radio from a car owned by Sam Smith on Aug Sta Street. Patrolman Charles Petit and deputy constable Pete Berger caught them as they fled. A woman who saw Petr with a drawn pistol alerted police, and several cars were dispatched to the scene.

Sam Smith Augsta Street Aztec Theater Crackett Street Charles Petit Pee Berger Petr

Knights of Columbus delegates urge Roosevelt to intervene in Mexico

At the fifty fourth annual Supreme Council convention in Toronto, about 1000 delegates unanimously demand U S action against Mexico to halt alleged religious restrictions. The resolution also criticizes Ambassador Josephus Daniels for supporting tapes in the country.

K.C F.D.R Mexico Toronto INY Annive International Ceyvenien Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus Yat

Weather forecast for San Antonis and Mefnily

Parity cloudy Thursday night and Friday with warm temperatures. Thursday night around 74 degrees and Friday high near 96 degrees. Light to moderate southerly winds. West Texas generally fair Thursday night and Friday with some local thundershowers in the Panhandle Thursday night. East Texas expects mostly cloudy conditions with light to moderate southerly winds along the coast.

San Antonis Mefnily East Texas West Texas Panhandle

Seattle Post-Intelligencer struck by mob in city turmoil

Prolonged shutdowns followed a six day picket by longshoremen, teamsters, woodsmen, and some guild members over two fired editors. The National Labor Relations Board handles the fired cases while unions and local political leaders are blamed for lawlessness and suppression of press freedoms. Local rival papers condemn the mob action.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Hearst Consolidated Publications Lnc Wash Newspaper Guild National Labor Relations Board Roosevelt Seattle Post-intelligencer Typograpical Union Pressmen's Union Stereotypers’ Union Engravers’ Union Printers' Union Charles Howard International Typographical Union Ne Wise Teamsters The Woodsen David Beck Eamsters’ Union Democratic Party Washington Oregon Salle Beck Seattle Times Blethen Seattle Star Fest-Intelligencer

Stabbing death follows dispute at Houston yard

Aug. 20 Reese Rygu a 30 year old negro porter was arrested on charge after a quarrel over a cleaning yard resulted in a stabbing that killed T. A. Jett 40, an oil field worker, in a Houston hospital hours later. The suspect and victim were said to have argued over yard duties.

Houston Reese Rygu T. A. Jett Jetb Vine

Indictment in Tramell Case Atterivan Negro Charged

CNCAGO August report states a grand jury voted a true bill charging Rose Swain a 27 year old African American with murdering Mary Logise Tramiel a 24 year old former Knoxville Tennessee stenographer. The case stems from the Tramell matter in Atterivan.

Atterivan Cncago Rose Swain Mary Logise Tramiel Knoxville Tenn Saleay

German fleet warns Madrid as ships are halted

Berlin protested to Madrid after the German merchant Kam erun was searched by a British ship in Spanish waters. Germany ordered ships to protect commerce and warned force will be met with force if interference continues. Berlin announced plans to bolster naval presence and warned of retaliatory actions if Spanish ports impede German vessels.

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