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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1935

Page

11

Vast jumble of world events and figures from an old paper

A wide array of topics mix in this OCR fragment including American social plans like Townsend, European tensions with Russia Japan and Italy, Mongolian dealings, real estate pitches, and a tragic note about a man named Siean. The piece touches on war, aviation, economics, crime, and a Vatican cardinal dying at home.

England Europe London Tondon France Myland Italy

Light Norther Relaxes From San Antonio Weather

A dry norther easing over San Antonio and vicinity forecasts warmer temperatures. Highs near 54 Monday, rising to 68 Tuesday, with Monday’s low around 41. Northeasterly winds bring moisture from the coast and possible light precipitation, though no showers are expected locally.

Oo San Antonio Yicinity San Antonio H. Jarbon Wits Texas

Rich kidnapped Gugan found near Havana

Nicolas Cartino, a Havana millionaire held for a $500000 ransom, was found alive by Cuban army near Santiago de las Vegas on Havana’s outskirts. Two guards were arrested as soldiers freed him and his chauffeur from a house.

Havana Nicolas Cartino Anny Castano Santiago de Las Vegas

PWA Probers Save Millions Under Glavis Returns

Washington report says the PWA saved more than 64 million dollars through the bureau of investigation led by Louis R. Glavis. Ickes cites cancellations and revocations of contracts bid fraud and collusion as chief savings with eighty-four criminal prosecutions following the investigations.

PWA Ickes Washington Bureau of Investigation Louis R. Glavis Harold L. Ickes

Pair Sentenced in Burglary Cases

Mike Ris vera and Alulano Poréillo, both convicted of burglary, received three concurrent two year terms in the state penitentiary. Judge W W Mee Grory handed down the sentences in Criminal District Court. The defendants admitted breaking into private residences including homes of Tom Mayen at 109 Washington Street and J E Wolff at 2497 Sound- Tsavenue.

Gutty Mike Risvera Alulano Poréillo Lsted el Pasc Alles W. W. Mee Grory Criminal District Court Tom Mayen Washington Street J. E. Wolff Sound- Tsavenue W. E James South Navidad Street Ckleberge

Mrs Roosevelt Bid to Visit Texas Centenary Event

Washington quotes Miss Florence Carter Bryan, descendant of Stephen F Austin, to formally invite Mrs Roosevelt to Texas during the Centenary year. President Roosevelt has accepted, with plans for a Texas visit tied to the centennial celebration and Daughters of the Republic of Texas hosting events.

Washington, D. C Bet Plorence Carter Bryan Stephen F Austin Texas Roosevelt Daughters of the Republic of Texas Misa Bryan Moses Austin

Woman Will Hang as Scheduled in Murder Case

The case reports a woman named Mrs. Klipabath Tilfont from Woolstock Ontario is scheduled for execution on October 2 for the murder of Tyrrell. Governor General involvement is noted, with ongoing legal proceedings and clearance for the hanging pending.

Satawa Dee Ira Pete Testoe Boad Klipabath ‘Tilfont Woolstock Ont Tyrrell

Kidnap Plot Ties Caleb Milne Search in New York

New York and Woodstock officials intensify a search for Caleb J Milne a 24 year old Philadelphia scion missing since last weekend. A ransom note written in newspaper type emerges from a Christmas card indicating the boy was abducted and that cash must come from New York. Federal and local authorities coordinate as clues point toward Philadelphia and Murray Hill.

New York Altor Caleb J. Milne Tansom Misanry Ong Philadelphia Tauliltes Relintanty Istate Cotland Yard J. Schwartz Murray Hill Caleb Frederic Foughkeepsie Woodstock W. C Anita Smith Predotiey Milne Clarence J. McKean New England Jualice Boston Milne

Bandits Slug Man Then Take Car Downtown

Johny Nicholson of 1009 South Mesquite Street was dragged from his car by bandits at Matamoras and Concho streets early Monday. They slashed him in the side, beat him, and escaped with his car after Nicholson drew a weapon but could not defend himself. He was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital.

Johny Nicholson South Mes Matamoras Concho Nicholson Rober B. Greert Hospital

Iowa Unions Call For WPA Strike Action Across State

Des Moines report states 4-Bn labor union delegates gathered for a mass meeting to back a statewide strike of WPA workers beginning December 2. W. C. Lewis warned unions to push resolutions demanding a 10 percent wage increase for all WPA workers. otherwise projects would be shut down statewide.

Des Moines WPA Tommey Lay Uniter W. C. Lewis State Federation of Labor Tnh

Hoover Expected to Flay New Deal

ST LOUIS NEB 16 41 Part Herbert Hoover prepared for a reply aimed at President Roosevelt. Republican leaders expect no scathing attack on relief measures and anticipate his address before the John Marshall Republican event. The speech will respond to the Atlanta address and critique new deal spending and relief.

St, Louis, Nee Herbert Hoover Beleve John Marshall Bb. Lonia Roosevelt Atlanta

U S to Offer New Baby Bond Series

In Washington on December 16 193? the secretary announced a new series of baby bonds designated Series B to be offered to the public. The bonds will be marketed under similar terms and conditions as the existing issues and will differ in designation from prior securities sold.

U.S Washington, D.C Secretay Morgenthue

Bar Silver Price Drops in New York

The price of foreign silver was fixed by Handy and Harman today at 59 3 4 cents an ounce, a decline from the prior quotation. Earlier cable advices reported a London price of 26 pence per ounce, down 7 16 pence from Saturday’s nominal level.

Tee Handy and Harman Cable

Man Elected by War Vet Group

Charles W. Anderson, a San Antonio attorney and war veteran, was chosen national luge advocate of the Veterans of Mexican Wars at Bridgeport Connecticut during the group’s annual convention.

Charles W. Anderson San Antonio Nonday Ward Trany Bridgeport Conn

Mexican leader Cardenas gains grip as Calles falters

Gendarmes and armed civilians swarm Veracruz as President Lazaro Cardenas consolidates power after Calles returns to Mexico. Jails fill with dissenters as Cardenas faces a fractured support base while new military appointments hint at a broad shakeup in the government and military leadership.

Vera Cruz Propirco Zlias Calles Galles Mexico Labor Feaders Were. Crug

Man Rules Home Against Intruding Mother In Law

In Rochester a man’s home is described as his castle and he may forbid his mother in law from entering. Judge Lobbielz suspends sentence on Edward Bullock, father of the children, after Bullock was convicted of assault during an argument with his mother in law Mrs Glata Williams. The court notes a husband has right to bar access to his residence and prevent intrusion.

Rochester Willian CG Senieste Edward Bulock Bullock Wis Glata Williams X. Penkaite Pris Dudge ; Lobbielz

Father identifies dead woman as Lucille Stevens Comer in Oklahoma case

Charles Stevens, a Maysville farmer, named the found body near Budyond as his daughter Lucille Stevens Comer, second wife of Chester Comer the Oklahoma City hitchhiking killer. He identified the corpse and arranged burial after his wife confirmed a belt buckle belonged to her daughter missing since August. Also tied to the case are other recovered bodies linked to Comer and the disappearance of two others, with related victims named.

Budyond Okla Charles Stevens Maysville Lucille Stevens Comer Chester Comer Oklahoma City Stevens Steves Gomer Oscar Morgan Blanchard Marshal A. Simpson Piedmont Farmer Usi Warren Simpson Comitz Wie Ray Evans Elizabeth Childers Comer Comer Morgan

Bonds Leading San Antonio Voters in City Bond Issue

San Antonians cast a nine o’clock vote on a 3.5 million federal aided municipal improvement bond with 7300 ballots expected as precinct reports show bonds leading 227 to 38 in early tallies. City officials warn results may shift as 15 boxes remain uncounted.

San Antonians Siatilla Chisin City Hall Paul Strifley Tod San Antenans Bridge Coastvecelon Alport Park Stareoy

Liggett Witness Arrest Announced in Wegett Case

In Minneapolis, Detective Ginief of Police Frank Forestal announced the key witness in the Walter Wegett assassination had been apprehended. The witness declined to reveal identity immediately and was taken, with the woman involved, to the Capitol in St. Paul for a conference with Attorney Creuera HLH Peterson.

Minneapolis Ginief Frank Forestal Walter Wegett St. Pau Creuera Hlh Peterson

Julian-Kokenge Company Bonus and Dividends Declared

The Julian Kokenge company paid 27000 in bonuses to about 900 employees and declared the regular semi annual dividend of 4000 plus an extra stock dividend of 18000 on 130 shares of common stock.

Columbus Onto Julian-Kokenge Company Itsctiiters

Intimidation claims mar Texas legislative inquiry hearing

State Representative Sant Hanna said witnesses were intimidated before a San Antonio hearing on a Texas Ranger probe. A former ranger allegedly threatened a witness onsite with a pistol remark and both the witness and others did not appear. Hanna criticized Governor Allred and urged broader funds for investigations.

Dallas Sant Hanna Nateras Satete Department San Antonia Banna Texas Tanger Nithers Hanna John Atchison Gainesville San Antonis Ringer Har Tom Hickman Hanne Hght Allred Lie Govertnor Henna

Montana Governor Frank H. Looney Dies in Great Falls

Governor Frank H. Looney of Montana died in Great Falls after a brief illness. Lieutenant Governor Stuer Holt Wasmin was sworn in as governor following his death.

Cooney Montana Great Falls Mont Frank H. Looney Florida Stuer Holt Wasmin

Weather Forecast With Frequent Typos and Mixes

Forecast fragmented with garbled phrases. Indicates cloudy to partly cloudy conditions across regions, unsettled and warmer periods, frost on some coasts, and variable winds from north to west. Temperatures range from around 41 to the upper 50s with scattered rain chances in the west and central areas.

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