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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1935

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Evacuation of Addis Ababa Under Emperor Haile Selassie

Thousands of residents, men women and children, began evacuating Addis Ababa in fear of war as Emperor Haile Selassie orders evacuation and protection of national wealth. US adviser Everett W Colson urged restricting foreign money exports amid the crisis.

Addis Ababa Alig Regation Sécorc Bes Haile Selowie United States Italy Ethiopia Ethiopi Hatit Everett W. Colson

Political Kidnap Blamed in Death in Austria

Police said they believe the body of Eugene Leitennoser, a former Austrian Mart, found near the Ger mite border, resulted from an attempted political kidnapping.

Innsbruck Austria Eugene Leitennoser Mart Yésterdas Germite

Australian Warns Britain About World Conflict Risk

Australian official warns that Britain risking a new world conflict by single-handedly intervening between Herians and Ethiopians. He cites economic blockade of Italy as a dangerous move that could threaten the British empire.

Bydney Australia W. ME Hughes Executive Council Great Britain Italy

Camp Planned for Italian Deserters in Yugoslavia

MARTSOR Yugoslavia Aug 25 authorities said they were planning a concentration camp here to care for deserters from the Italian army. Twenty deserters had reached Maribor yesterday and most were very young men who said they escaped from a troop en route to Trieste bound for Africa.

Martsor Yugoslavia Maribor Uslay Trieste Africa

Aircraft Carrier Glorious Leaves Gibraltar for Malta

The carrier Glorious departed Gibraltar for Malta to join the Mediterranean fleet. About 4100 men aboard with a squadron of fighters, a reconnaissance unit, and torpedo bombers aboard.

Gibraltar Gtaraltar Glorious Malta Mediterranea

Hitler Sees Nazi Naval Maneuvers In Germany

Reichs leader Hitler arrives to view German naval maneuvers at the invitation of Gen Werner Von HUmberg and Premier Hermann Goering. He departs aboard the flagship after ceremonies with war ministers and other leaders.

Hitler Reil Germany Reichstaehrer Werner von Humberg Hermann Wilhelm Goer Prissig Illler Eent

Burglars Enter Through Transom

A burglar gained entry through a transom at 262 Main, Teuret Kerglits pivare mac, and forced a door at the location. Police report a break in with unknown items taken and no injuries noted.

Schooner and Planes Wrecked in Gale Off Newfoundland

A violent Atlantic gale wrecked a 60-ton schooner off the Newfoundland coast and damaged property widely. Reports say the disaster ranks among the worst storms in years, with further loss likely as crews assess aftermath.

ST. John's

Veteran Elisha Neughbey Dies At 100 In Texas

Funeral services are set for Elisha R. Neughbey aged 100 at the West Toustaty Street residence. He served in the Confederate army, later ran a ranch and real estate business, and held roles with the Pioneer Freighters Association and the Sisters of Confederate veterans. Survived by daughter Nellie Daughtrey and two sons ET Daughtry and BB Daretteny with grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Elisha R. Neughbey Wscame Toustaty S Ton Street Cuera Roselawn Bonn Austin Hmeces County Red River Itrest Garaparliton Dausalsoy San Antonio ET Daughtry San Amano BB Daretteny Los Anerlos Texas

Lake Blast Kills 2 Men Injures 12

A lake blast off a Navy pier near Carter Harrison caused two deaths and twelve injuries. Coast guard response aided rescuers while crews worked to control the situation and assess the damage to the water supply and nearby structures.

Chicago Beday Taan William Peter Owater Michigan Navy Pier Coast Guard Verte Howe

Dry Leader Says Battle Not Lost

WalSENBURG August 26. A local Methodist leader rejects claims the struggle is finished urging continued effort against prohibition. He stresses that removing the state jigimr jaa Lae would ease hardship and preserve family stability.

Walsenburg Boaz Methodist Pescopal Church Nhatman Texas

France Prepares for War With Massive Fortifications

France amasses troops and fortifies a 125 mile line from Molitnindy to Mulhoure Ytady as conscription pushes thousands into mobilization. Underground forts, high cur tains, and extensive tunnel networks protect guns, ammunition, and supplies for a potential clash with Germany along the Rhineland frontier.

Paris Prench Germany Muscolini Europe Molitnindy Mulhoure Ytady Téague of Nations Council Hepteniber France Tove Rhineland Night Cross

Mother and 3 Children Drown After Auto Plunge

In Brownsville Pennsylvania an automobile plunged from a ferry landing into the Montongahela River. Rescue efforts saved two residents but three others perished including a mother and her three children aged seven and nine. The incident occurred early today during an attempted revival effort at the river.

Brownsville Fredericktown Montongahela Frances Holar Joseph Keiardr

Seven-seventh Cherokee camp reunion at San Saba

At San Saba the seventy-seventh annual funeral and pioneer Nebowist family camp gathering was held at Cherokee camp grounds. Residents including Mrs. Fillaabeth Halston Kolb and George Mulsley attended with Rev. E. C. Young and Rev. Bastom Morion leading services as families from multiple regions joined for a day of meals and prayers beneath large pecans on Cherokee creek fifteen miles southeast of the town.

San Saba Fatillex Nise Meelin Fillaabeth Halston Kolb Crony George Mulsley Cherokee Creek San, Saba David Matsier E. B. West R.H. Walton Cary Methodist Church Penimon Chappel Texas

Automobile crash claims two lives in Corpus Christi

Aillas Worker Corp is reporting two fatal automobile accidents in Corpus Christi. Matrice McCarty, a service station operator, died after a collision yesterday. Ki Singiton, a contractor, died in hospital from injuries received when struck by another vehicle.

Corpus Christy Tira Mn A. Ki. Singiton Matrice McCarty

Angel Dodges Fist at Temple of Broadway

In Los Angeles a crowd of about five thousand filled the Angelus temple for a dramatic rally when a stage stumble turned violent as a punch aimed at the preacher was dodged by Mrs Roehs Splivito. Police arrested the man identified as Walle MacDirmid, 28, on a charge of assault.

Los Angeles Im- Angelus Temple Rheba Crawford Snow Broadway Aimee Semple McPher Roehs Walle MacDirmid MacDirmid

SAPSCO GIVES SALARY RAISE

San Antonio Public Service Company announces a 2 cent per hour raise for employees, boosting annual payroll by about 12 percent. Mayor Quin says rate base may be investigated to see if city can demand rate reductions, while SAPSCO officials concede some effect on the base.

San Antonio Public Service, Company C. H. Quin Willains Enginescs Public Service Company Ono Chubb Thal Conemera Alan

Willy Willys Dies at 61 in Bronx Home

New York motor magnate Willy Willys, longtime leader in the automobile industry and former ambassador to Poland, died early today at his Bronx summer home after a heart attack in May. He helped found Willys-Overland, expanded plants to Toledo and Minneapolis, and chaired foreign trade committees. His widow is Mrs. Florence E. Dein. he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Jos Delanda.

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