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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1936

Page

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Bexar vote canvass completes amid minor official totals

An official canvass of Bexar County Democratic Tri Action results finished Monday, with the executive committee set to certify to state headquarters. Totals diverged slightly from Saturday's unofficial counts. write ins for Rails Towneenit and Jefferson appeared in small numbers. Voting group members were George W. Stowe, T. M. Jervic, and Adolph Phillip.

Bexar Cralin Ett Ztate Pred Petty HP. Beatty Tota Yote Rails Towneenitite Jefferson Cattvassing George W. Stowe T. M Jervic Adolph Phillip

Auto crash injures three San Antonio women in Brooklyn Ave

Three San Antonio women were treated Monday at Santa Rosa hospital for injuries from a car crash in the 00 block of Brooklyn Avenue. The injured are Bris. F Moorey of 439 West Court Land Place, Dolly McGinnis, and Ansephine McGinnis of 504 Yash Mulberry Avenue. Also noted, Manila Aug 24 reports Douglas MacArthur being presented with a field marshal commission by Manuel L. Giere, president of the government.

San Antonio Santa Rosa Hospital Brooklyn Avenue Bris F Moorey West Courtland Place Dolly McGinnis Ansephine McGinnis Yash Mulberry Avenue

Tenants Sought for Vacant Rental Property Before September 2

A local agency partners with Glass Fied AG to locate tenants for a vacant rental property. Contact F-1231 for details and prospective renter screening.

Glassfied AG

Spanish Nobel playwright Benavente executed by Red militia

Bayonne France Aug 2 Reports say Don Benito Perez Galdos Benavente, the 7yearold Spanish Nobel laureate in Literature, was executed by a Red militia firing squad. The famed dramatist of Los Intereses Creats and The Created Interest was a member of the Academy of Sciences and Arts and wrote works including Saturday Night and The Unloved Ones.

Bayonne France Don Prevnto Benalenu Coundi Spain Blaywrights Don Benavente Academy of Feiences and Arts

Raid on Rivera Widow's Home Stirs Bayonne

French soldiers raided the home of Stora Prima Rivera widow of Spain's ousted leader. Authorities said evidence of steel support funds or money transfers by insurgents was uncovered. The operation occurred in Bayonne France amid ongoing tensions and reports of alleged rebel support.

Rivera Bayonne France INS Bypanish Royatiers Stora Prima Rivera Wadow Spain Aris

Mutiny Seen On A BMG Ship Magellan Off Vera Cruz

Vera Cruz Mexico August 14 US Mutiny threatens the Spanish steamer Magellan as crew sympathizers with Spain’s civil war may seize the vessel at sea. The ship carries the largest cargo of arms and ammunition ever shipped from Mexico including 50 000 rifles 50 010 000 cartridges and machine guns assembled in Mexico for Spain.

Vera Cruz Mexico Vera Cris Spain Radiocal Vpimaga United States

Navy radio operator named naval chief in Madrid

Radio operator Benjamin Balboa, promoted to secretary in the Ministry of Navy, aided the government during a July rebellion by threatening a Fascist captain at gunpoint. He then rallied ships, ordered mutinies against officers, and ensured loyal crews remained in control. Balboa’s action secured the government’s hold over the fleet.

Madrid Benjamin Balboa Ministry of Imarine Swank Prado Avenue Balboa Mt Pistol al Shins Tleet Cya

Plane Deliveries to Spain Delayed in Baltimore

In Baltimore the delivery of eight bomb planes intended for Spain’s leftist government is delayed from the original October or November date. Manufacturer Glehn A. Marlin stated deliveries will be delayed if necessary, noting that virtually all preparations are halted. The incomplete text suggests speculation about Spain’s revolution and international support at the time.

Baltimore Glehn A. Marlin Martin D. Marlin Seattle Roland H. Hartley Walter P. Meter Bald Hartley Olympia Commonwealth Wu- Ham Randolph Hearst P. I F.T Meier Hartley Seameters Union Serced Conmand Parton Board of Washington Toca

Vatican denies Cardinal slain reports

Vatican City August 25 Prelates deny Spanish tokef reports that Cardinal Vidal y Barraquel archbishop of Tarragona was killed by government troops. The cardinal was said to have taken refuge in Italy en route to Rome.

Vatican City Vidal Y Barraquel Tarragona Cardinel Italy Roene

White Air Force Bombs Madrid Aids Rebels After Strike

Reports claim a squadron of white war bombers attacked the Gelate airfield near Madrid, destroying hangars and significant reds, with two white fliers credited for saving their planes. The assault followed by claim of heavy losses for the reds and a major push toward Madrid.

R. Knickerbocker Yilig Gibraltar Madrid Gelate Madrd Reds Tvs Syre Fevolvalion Texes Meir Ed- Vance VOLUN Gurrilupe Foreign Legion Caceres I Plac Spain

Black man pleads innocent in fatal harm case

Chicago August court hearing for 27 year old Black defendant Rulo Swain on charges linked to the death of Mrs Mary Louise Trammell, a former Knoxville stenographer. Trial date set for September 1. Assistant state attorney said Swain confessed.

Chicago Rulo Swain Mary Louise ‘Trammell Knoxville Tnn Michael Feisberg Meyers Swain Trammell Water Hatcher South State Steel

Statewide uproar over Seattle Post-Intelligencer suspension

Washington papers report a state wide outcry after Seattle’s Post-Intelligencer halted publication since August 13 due to mob picketing led by labor racketeers. Editors defend free press while accusing Dave Beck and organized labor of pressuring authorities and Gov Martin amid regional coverage and editorial reactions.

Seattle Seattle Post-Intelligencer Washington Itt Childrlals Dave Recl Seattle Laboreray Beck Ellensburg Beatle Post-Intelligencer Dave Beck Spokane National Beattie Post- Intelligencer Roosevelt Labor Department Labor Board Post-Intelligencer Burlington. Journal State of Washington Rathger Teamstera’ Union Unon Arte Martin State Parale Board Mount Vernon Daily Herald Tabor William Randolph Hearst F.I Meris Mr. Hearst Dare Hearst Walla Walla America Enterprine Post-Intergencer

Seattle Press Clash Raises Civil Liberty Fears

The Seattle Star condemns Labour and press policy while warning that a newspaper closure by hostile groups endangers American liberties. Walla Walla Union decries Seattle as troubled as editors face government pressure from labor. In Yakima a mayoral influence fuels unrest and a Seattle plant suspension leaves hundreds jobless amid gang reform rhetoric.

The Seattle Star Park Seattle Altler Mussolini Ats Star Sjlizen United States of America Walla Walla P L Bai John F. Dete Otek Iit

British Navy halts Spanish uprising with swift action

British naval forces intervened to quell a threatened revolt along the Spanish coast after the cruiser Requist and two destroyers quickly moved to intercept. The Spanish steamer Mizuel de Cervantes was boarded. its captain apologized as insurgents abandoned the vessel. The ship, previously slowed by insurgent actions, resumed course to Melita with cargo recharged.

London Tf-Rac Puglie Rhippilne Spain Nevy Re- Quist Meillia Maroren Mizuel de Cervantes Melita

Haddox Defends Cock Crow Noise At City HQ

Police sergeant Buck Haddox, newly appointed at the headquarters, reported trouble with roosters crowing late at night near 1100 Rock of South Alamo. He said no law could stop a cock from crowing, but officers were dispatched to warn the roosters owners after neighborhood complaints.

Buck Haddox South Alamo Patldy Haddox

Election mood around railroad post as worker questions

An Austin area highway worker split from politics while en route to San Angelo and spoke with gravel workers. He asked about the governor's race. A laborer claimed Allred would beat Thompson for reelection to the railroad commission, with cheer about a second term.

Austin Cottingham Railroad Commission San Angelo Catlingham

Sailors Rescued From Starving Pacific Queen Crew

In the mid-Pacific ocean the Windjammer Pacific Queen en route to Honolulu was heard from after weeks of silence. Radiomen picked up a distress call. a modern liner rushed to aid and rescued its 32 crew members from starvation.

Los Angeles Harbor mid-Pacife

San Angelo Girls Sought in Los Angeles

San Antonio police Monday began a search for Evelyn Higler aged 14 and Gladys Mae Dalbe aged 14 from San Angelo who were believed to be in Los Angeles. The girls disappeared from their homes last week after a request to locate Pravin Sammons, 14, of Houston who left his home for San Antonio several days ago.

San Antonio Evelyn Higler Gladys Mae Dalbe San Angelo Ueir Pravin Sammons Houston Votre San Antanto

League Fights Paper Strike in Seattle Past

The Law and Order League formed in Seattle to restore constitutional government amid the shutdown of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. The suspension followed violence by longshoremen, teamsters, and timber workers, and came after the paper faced threats against its loyal staff.

Seattle Met Dore Beattle Beatlie Naborexer Stevenson Edminman King, County Commissanersl Washington Spokane Tacoms Everett Bellingham Walla Walle The Press Fort Angeles Olympic Peninsula Port ‘Angeles Seattle Poat Intelligencee Port Angeles Washington Pulp and Paper Corporation Heart Coast Washinton Pulp and Paper Port Angeles Seattla Law and Order League Settle Seattle Post League Séattle Post-Inteligencer Teamsters J Davy Betk

Rebels Renew Air Attacks Over Madrid and Iran

The insurgent air forces struck Madrid’s airfield and attacked Iran with multiple planes, dropping heavy bombs as government planes retaliated at Oviedo and other targets. Reports say 21 rebels flew 40 bombs at the airport while other raids hit coastal and inland targets, with conflicting claims from French and Portuguese outlets about damages and reinforcements.

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Escaped fighter flees Communists near Pamplona

Paolino Fasqus, a weary Wefslet fighter, fled through weeds and mountains to reach Famplane after being hunted by Communist riflemen. He claims he escaped by hiding a week, endured hunger, and sought to join rebel troops toward San Sebastian to see his mother. He denies further fighting.

Famplane Polio San Sebastian

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