Bombing of Algeciras Foreshadows Large War Effects
The dispatch describes Algeciras bombings, noting civilians killed and a bridge hit by a small bomb. It argues modern war requires air power, submarines, and heavy bombs, warns against reliance on surface ships, and questions US defense strategies amid warnings of potential attacks on Brooklyn and Washington. It also mentions radical Spanish government intrigues and a Japanese marathon victor, with a local obituary notice for painter Wilson Irvine of Lyme, Connecticut.
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Miracle mine rescue tells tale of four men trapped
Report of a coal mine fire and cave-in trapping four men 110 feet underground for 32 hours. Two survivors McCann and Sexton fought for life as companions Stoner and Nimeron died. Rescue details, hospital condition, and an upcoming coroner's inquest noted.
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Demmer Sexton
Edward Stour Jy
George T. Nimeron
Meade
McCain
Cameron
Bol
Lem
Complaint Filed Against Oscar Alford for Assaults on Wezella Wallace
A complaint charging Oscar Alford alias Oscar Ford with assault with intent to kill was filed on August 19 by G. L. Kuykersdall city policeman. The case is in Justice of the Peace Join F Ohlins court at 138 Gallagher Street Wezella Wallace is the victim.
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Oscar Ford
Assauls
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G. L. Kuykersdall
F. Ohlon
Coure
Weather and election notes in San Antonio area
Partly cloudy with showers likely along the coast and fair to partly cloudy conditions across West Texas. Early returns show low turnout in Bexar County with one local race for state representative Place No. 5, while statewide results favor Thompson in railroad commissioner and McDonald in agriculture.
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San Antonio
Texas
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Will A. Morriss Jr
Bexar County
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South Flores
West Nurve
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H. P. Beatty
Fred C. Felty
Citizens’ League
Ernest O.thompson
Frank Morris
Commissioner of Agriculture
J. E. McDonald
George B. Terrell
Will Morrissett
Madrid and Berlin clash over Kamerun incident in Spain
Aug 22 Madrid says the Kamerun incident will be settled quickly to mutual satisfaction with Germany. Franco's rebels push toward Madrid from Toledo as San Sebastian front sees renewed fighting. International tensions rise as Italy pledges arms embargo if others do likewise and Berlin accuses the Soviets of aiding Loyalists while Hendaye fronts tighten.
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Bank and business leaders back FDR recovery drive
Two bank presidents a department store head and a manufacturer spoke on a nationwide broadcast urging support for President Roosevelt. Edward Filene of Filene's Sons Boston, William Regnery of Western Shade Cloth Chicago, Maurice Breitenthal of Security National Bank Kansas City, and William McCaffery of Lincoln National Bank Syracuse outlined measures aiding recovery and urged voter backing.
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Boston
Willian H. Regnery
Western Shade Clath ‘Company
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Security National Bank of Kansas City
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Lincoln National Bank
Rsh Company
Syracuse
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Democratic Runoff Shapes Texas Primary Contests
Austin Aug 22 Democrats finalize selections in a run off with national and state attention focused on Congressman Thomas J Blanton and Ernest O Thompson. Garrett leads in Abilene race with 91 percent in three man contest while Morris faces Thompson. Absentee ballots show lower totals than July 23. Also two congressional races in Houston and the Wichita Falls area await final results. Pastor Bertha Grackner departs for a Chicago visit.
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Ernest O. ‘Thompson
Flantan
Washington
Clyde Lb. Garrett
Elstlind
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James &. Farley
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Prank S. Morris
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Houston
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Graham
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Version
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Albeck Thomas
Lory
Bertha Grackner
Stanford Nominee for State Secretary Post Amid Judge Scott Funeral
The secretary of state vacancy follows the death of Judge Scott at age 73 after many years on the bench. Stanford nominee Stanford is a Waco attorney and son of J. A. Stanford of the Court of Civil Appeals. McLennan County Democrats plan to pick a four year term nominee at their meeting next Saturday. Friends push Stanford for a full term as governor appoints consider others.
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Tistriet Didge Sim
Seote
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Taonh
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Court of Civil Appeals
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Death Demanded for Soviet Conspirators
Moscow reports the Soviet prosecutor Andrew Vishinsky demanded the death penalty for 18 confessed conspirators. He called them mad dogs to be shot as the courtroom audience listened to a three hour onslaught detailing the alleged plot.
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Former Frost Bank teller charged with embezzlement
Vanny Klatt 23 a former Frost National Bank teller is charged with embezzling SY2.57 at the bank. He was arrested in Bryan and held by a U S commissioner in Houston with bond set at 1998. The case involves federal authorities and appears tied to an inquiry by the FBI.
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Poindexter to Wed August Twenty Seventh in Hartford
Miles Poindexter former United States senator from Washington and Mrs Elvine Jackson Junkin Latans of Hartford have obtained a marriage license in Hartford. The couple plan a wedding on August 27 at Trinity College Shep Yard according to local notices.
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Olson Appears Better After Abdominal Illness
Rochester report says Governor Olson had a comfortable night at Mayo Clinic after a serious abdominal ailment. Bulletin notes improved nourishment and continued stable condition as of August 22.
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Weather outlook for San Antonio area unchanged
Antonia forecasts show temperatures in the mid seventies with highs near 06 and possible showers on the coast. Rain may disrupt fishing and swimming while heat drags from the Midwest. By September 1 conditions improve. low moisture and recent rainfall continue to affect local weather.
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Winier
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Baby Dies After Heat in Parked Car
Mexander Martinez, d year old son of Mr and Mrs Octavio Amfar tine, died at Robert B Green hospital after being left in a lightly closed car on Thursday afternoon. The child suffered heat prostration for about 40 minutes while the parents were shopping near West Gomez Street and South Laredo Streets. He died Friday night at 11:55 PM. The hospital reported his temperature at 168 degrees.
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Caterpillars Lay Siege to Township in Pocatello
Pocatello residents battled a caterpillar invasion blighting foothill properties in the northern city area. Homeowners reported loud nightly noises from the pests and described moats surrounding yards as they protected their weeds and gardens from the plant eating outbreak.
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Thido
Any
Northieen
Baby girl sole survivor of sextuplets in Mendon
A 43-year-old father and 96-year-old mother in Mendon report the birth of sextuplets to Adeline Speichinger. One girl, Marjorie Louise, survived among six, five others were stillborn. Doctors say the infant weighed about 10 pounds at near term. the mortality risk was high but she persisted. A Catholic priest considered extreme measures but the mother rallied.
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Mfc
Emily
Adeline Speichinger
Marjorie Louise
William BE. Leas
Job H. Lucas
Brookfield
Marjorie Louis
Bandits Question Victim Grammar in Chicago Alleged Heist
In Chicago on August 22 two men confronted Tarcy Wirt at his air station. They mocked his grammar and one asked if the incident was a heist. Wirt reported grappling with one assailant before he fled.
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Chicago
Tarcy Wirt
Rabbius
Wirt
Gulf Governors to Duel Witch Yachts on Labor Day
New Orleans reports Louisiana Governor Richard Teche and Mississippi Governor Hugh White have named their seconds for a Labor Day yachting duel on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Teche chose Garner N Tullis and Mayor Louis Braun of Biloxi to arrange boat type crew size and details, while White praised Teche’s sailing skill. Ballast expectations are even. both men weigh 230 pounds and stand six feet one inch.
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Louisiana
Mississippi
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Richard Teche
Louxtra
Prekead Garner
Sip
Noeloten
Salle
Louis Braun
Biloxi
Miss
Tullis
Governor Leche
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