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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1936
Page
11
Arthur Brisbane reports on 30 mile flight by Blériot, pigeons used as message carriers, and dogs predicting events. The piece notes experiments in weather forecasting and a British test of the finest telephone voice by Miss Cain, with Tim providing London time.
A tropical storm moved inland from the Gulf of Mexico a short distance north of Tuxapan, Mexico, yesterday morning. Observers noted rapid inland weakening and no further details about a second storm farther south in the Atlantic.
The Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary set new speed records in crossing the Atlantic from Ambrose Light off the American coast to Bishop Rock, Ploland, finishing in 2 days 23 hours and minutes. The Normandie reportedly took 3 hours and 31 minutes longer.
Wilmarth Ickes, 57 year old foster son of Secretary Harold Ickes, was found shot to death at the Wilmette estate on the anniversary of his mother’s death. Police say death by suicide. inquest scheduled. The tragedy follows a car accident involving his mother near Velarde and notes at the scene include a pistol on the chest.
London dispatch from Belfast cites refugee Charles Sones describing brutal acts by insurgents in Granada Loja provinces. Report claims 12 nuns stripped and burned, eight monks beheaded, and bodies burned to ashes.
San Antonio sees a cool spell end as temperatures rise toward the week. H. Marx of the U S weather station forecasts highs near 85 on Monday and a high around 90 on Tuesday, with normal highs at 82 for the period. Weekend showers move southeast, with limited chances locally and more rain along the coast and Rio Grande valley.
Maj. Gen. Frank Parker commander of the Eighth Corps area flies from Brooksfield to Beaufort for the Texas American Legion convention. He is accompanied by Linus Assid and Col. A. M. Heritage, while the planes are piloted by James P. Newberry and Donald N. Yates.
Governor James V. Allred said a Texas special session decision will come after the state convention, with the date and need still unsettled. The convention is scheduled for September 3.
In Syracuse, Supreme Court Justice Abram Zoller awarded Bertha G. Smith $350 a month alimony plus $500 in counsel fees. He ordered alimony raised to $359 monthly after January 1, 1937 if the separation trial is not held by then. The couple, married October 14, 1924, separated July 6, 1932, with Mrs. Smith filing the separation suit in 1933 alleging cruelty and non support. Payments begin July 1, 1936.
Oslo reports Norway will retain Leon Trotzky within the country under guard after indications that he will be kept permanently. Authorities said steps were taken to find suitable quarters for the Bolshevik leader, currently held at Hoeneloss, as part of the ongoing detention measure.
Addis Ababa report says Canadian missionary Devers and New Zealand missionary G Mitchell were murdered by Ethiopian bandits while fleeing from their Yerga Aleut station in southern Ethiopia. Details remain unclear as reports arrive.
Rain drenched South Texas towns with up to five inches, flooding streets in Harlingen and causing damage to citrus, crops, and property. Reports from Raymonville, McAllen, Brownsville, and other areas note heavy rainfall, rising water, and beneficial moisture anticipated for crops, as observers track the storm’s wide reach.
Mrs C R Ellix of 210 Vine tried to separate a fighting husband and wife and was bitten on the right hand. She sought medical attention at the Robert B Breyp capital.
Pittsburgh August 31 Some 40066 employees of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company received a 14 percent advance on August wages under the excess earnings plan. The July payment showed a 13 percent increase and the June payment 9 percent. New bonus reflects sustained gains and company policy.
A San Antonio report states two were killed and 66 injured on city streets during August. Traffic records show 134 other accidents that month as William Huston reported Monday. Vote American.
National Chairman James A. Farley predicted Roosevelt’s re-election while saying only Delaware and a few other states remained doubtful for the Democrats. He framed the outlook as favorable for Roosevelt and indicated broad party confidence ahead of the vote.
Wet and unsettled pattern continues with Monday night and Tuesday showers likely. Lows near 79F Monday night, highs around 90F Tuesday, gentle to moderate easterly winds. Sunday high 78F, possible 85F. partly cloudy north, unsettled south with showers likely on west coast and Rio Grande valley. East Texas and Panhandle warmer nights with occasional showers in extreme southeast.
Brooklyn reports that Dick Merrill and Harry Richman postponed their round trip flight to Tandem due to bad Atlantic weather. They hope to depart tomorrow as condition improves.
City commissioners Monday debated enforcing a penalty clause in the park meter contract. The clause would charge $1 per meter per day for 100 meters not installed within 60 days and $5 per day for each city inspector employed. Only 372 meters and one inspector have been put to work. officials plan to install more as delays stem from the company sourcing counters from another firm.
Chicago August 31 A 15 year old choir boy Monroe confessed to beating widow Agnes Rotseis 65 to death at her home over jewelry from a police report’s cross and rings. He said he struck her twice with a hammer then five more times with a cane after she fell. He planned to sell the goods to a gold buyer but could not find him. Prosecutors say he may face criminal court and a sanity test, with parents noting prior psychiatric evaluation.
King Edward was aboard the Nahlin when the yacht struck a bridge in the strait off Chalkis on Euboea during a holiday in the Adriatic and Aegean. The monarch appeared uninjured, waved to cheering crowds, as bad weather prompted a destroyer escort to retreat toward Athens.
Naval officers reported six bombs and six escort shots aimed at the destroyer Kane off the Spanish coast. The Kane fired on the plane twice, and no damage occurred. Officials noted the mission aimed to assist Americans evacuating from Spain, while reaffirming the United States hands off policy.
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