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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1935
Page
1
Belgrade Yugoslavia February 27 F Komstentin Fetlticy Yugoslav delegate to the League of Nations was named Yugoslav minister to Washington D C today.
A damaged report says two intruders entered Negrey Paint at 400 West Olmos and knocked the knob off the safe but fled empty handed. Earlier a thief entered Art Eli’s home at 101 Main and found only a purse with no money.
Pittsburgh Aug 27 James J Westwood a suburban justice of the peace and Constable Ti Drewlee were jailed after an alderman ordered commitments in McKees Rocks on murder charges tied to the six week old death of Mrs Martha Westwood. Police say a pistol was fired through a bedroom window as she slept. Authorities say motive revolves around Westwood's desire to be free to pursue other partners amid marital discord.
Federal communications inspector Frank M Kratokull will conduct radio operator exams at the San Antonio Vocational and Technical School auditorium at 8 p.m. September 6. Similar tests for amateur operators are set for September 7, announced by E G Conroy, chief operator of the city police radio system.
Nuevo Laredo settles a month long dispute as two administrations merge under Governor Enrique Canceso. Mayor Martin Herrera yields power after VilLa real resignation and recognition by the new Tamaulipas governor.
A woman identified as Eiliot Bell of 210 1-2 Sherman Street received a five year sentence for robbery by assault. The jury found her guilty of taking 99 dollars from J. R. Wooten of 293 Bailey Street on May 2.
Fragmentary weather bulletin notes temperatures and precip readings across multiple towns including Fort Smith Arkansas to Cheyenne Wyoming and Memphis Tennessee. It references a Tuesday evening sunset and Tuesday morning rises with inconsistent numbers and unclear station names.
Aug 27 dispatch reports Italian high command predicting steps toward a war emergency with Ethiopia. Premier Mussolini to chair a cabinet session while Thrace ministers discuss blockade options amid 150,000 troops in maneuvers. Additional notes on related conferences and academic news follow.
A 1930s-era note from the state department accuses Moscow of breaking pledges and subversive activity. The piece alleges the Comintern dictates US overthrow plans, urges severing all relations, and warns that recognition should be canceled for national security.
London reports indicate Italy plans to search and seize neutral shipping if war breaks out, as Britain weighs a Franco British front ahead of the League council meeting in Geneva. Observers expect Italy to act to stop war supplies reaching Ethiopia, while neutrality issues spark possible British resistance. Capt. Eden and Sir Samuel Hoare return to London to coordinate Geneva talks. France is informed of cabinet stance as Genova hosts discussions.
Units of the Second Division will return to Foot Sam Houston Friday and Saturday after a month at Camp Tullis with reserve officers of the Ninetieth Division. The Twelfth Field Artillery returns Friday night. other units Sunday observance and Monday holiday. Soldiers to be paid Saturday.
Reports from Maribor indicate up to 2000 Italian deserters fled into Yugoslavia as Mussolini moved troops. Ljubljana authorities plan to establish a concentration camp to manage the influx, with about 700 soldiers reported near the area.
In Federal District Court Judge R J McMillan suspended a one year sentence for a young man aged around 1 year old Johnson on a charge of operating a harbor still. The judge suggested military service as a constructive path and gave him another chance, saying he might become a good citizen.
At UT commencement last night Vice President John Nater Garner received the degree of doctor of laws in abeentua. Former university president Dr. E F Vinson was also honored with a degree, continuing the university’s history of honorary recognitions.
The sportsman air derby sponsored by Ruth Chatterton begins in Abilene as rain delays takeoff. Twenty six hundredths of an inch fell before the plane carrying film actress Chatterton departed for Oklahoma. Teland Hayward of Los Angeles led with 466.13 points.
Policeman C. A. Turk saved Ross Adkinson from possible injury in a car collision at East Commerce and Waley streets Tuesday morning. Turk applied a tourniquet and carried him to Robert B. Green Hospital for treatment.
Bertrand Russell argues in a 1945 Harcourt book excerpt that America should maintain neutrality in European conflicts. He endorses no arms sales to either side and strict neutrality provisions to protect civilization as war looms. He urges England to adopt a similar stance and asserts neutrality safeguards civilization’s interests.
Kentucky Adjutant General Henry Denhardt resumes duties in Frankfort after posting a $10,000 bond to appear in Harlan court on a contempt charge. He had been missing since an indictment regarding troop placement in Harlan County.
San Antonio board of education meeting postponed after the death of T. W. Menefec brother of board president R. S. Menefer. Paul Scholz said the board may reconvene Thursday to finish the budget process. A tentative budget had been submitted last week.
SITTON, a trusty who ran amuck at the Arkansas prison on July 4, was recaptured by Arkansas officers in Stanton today after a street pursuit. An earlier report notes a fatal auto crash near Waco on August 27 where Car Ringtom died and three companions were injured when their car struck loose graves and overturned several times three miles south of Bere.
Aug 2 in Fray Charlotte, Jeunemann was condemned at dawn for letting her three children starve while she lived with a cafe pianist. Willy Gehrke, 23, was severely harmed in the related robbing and murder case. The verdict, given after testimony, noted she had slandered in cafes and dance halls to justify funds for relief of her children. Her husband is in an asylum, and the three boys aged 4 years, 18 months, and 4 months were dependent on her. Frail Jeunemann, 24, faced a serious charge of neglect leading to a passing in a cold basement apartment.
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