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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1936

Page

11

Reich Stil Demands Cargo Palos Release

Basque authorities at Bilbao released the German freighter Palos after the Reich cruiser Koenigsberg demanded its release. One Spanish destroyer and part of the cargo were detained as war material bound for fascists in Spain. Germany warned it would seize ships heading for Bilbao. diplomacy continued amid tensions in the Spain crisis.

Berlin Tae Curt. Flemand Bilbao Bibra Bay of Seny Fo Koeln Bayi Dar Herlit Vese Wilhelmstrasse

Pope Pius IX Sedated as Health Fails

In Rome, Dec. 29. Pope Pius XII, age 79, remains in an unchanged condition with paralysis and old age complications. Officials seek mild sedatives to ease pain from a paralyzed left leg, as doctors report no new crisis. Attendants note restless sleep but ability to hear music. visitors fear potential death at any time while allowing for possible months of life.

Can City Pius Holy Father Amanti Milani Vatican

Bandit Foiled by HOA of Wi at Highland Boulevard store

A masked bandit armed with a pistol tried to rob a Highland Boulevard store early Tuesday. A store attendant pretended the pistol was real, causing the would-be thief to flee toward a waiting taxi driven by Charles Cantu with five dollars taken from a customer. Two hours later, workers Harvey Watkins Emil Eckhardt and Monahan described the incident and the bandit’s escape in a panic.

Highland Boulevard Charles Cantu South Presa Streat Cantu Toy Brooks Field Brooks SPORE Harvey Watkins Monteres Street Emil Eckhardt Wharton, Street Monahan West Elsmere Place Alsa Watkins Monahen

Woman suffocated in Sudan blaze claimed by heavy smoke

SUDAN, Dec. 2a Worlan died of suffocation today in a fire causing about 25000 damage to two buildings. The victim, Mrs G W Ghesher wife of the Green theater manager, was found in her apartment above the theater with only slight burns. The other building, a drug store, housed city and fire offices.

Sudan Worlan G. W. Ghesher Green Theater

Miller Elected Chairman of 1. C. C. in Washington

The L. E. G. today elected Commissioner Carroll Mlive of Permsy Yasle as chairman for the ensuing year, effective January 1. He succeeds Commissioner Charles D. Ma hafhe as chairman.

Kidnap Victim Search Continues As Clues Fade In Tacoma

In Tacoma on December 23 authorities reported no new developments in the Charles Mattson kidnapping case. A 10 year old boy, son of Dr W W Mattson, may have been the victim. A ransom note valued at 28 100 was found folded in the suspect's pocket. Police pursued leads in Portland Seattle and nearby towns with state troopers and city officers. A factory in an old warehouse drew initial attention before searches widened.

Tacoma Watenhe Charles Mattson Ww. W Mattson Young Mattson W. W. Mattson Department of Justice Matison Aas Justice Harry Snider Washington State Patrol Portland Ore Dan Harrison Harrison East Columbia River Highway Sid Seattle Irvin York

Boys Treated For Gunshot Wounds In San Antonio

Two boys were hospitalized Tuesday after accidental gunshot injuries. Charles Price Jr., son of Frank Price of Blanco, was shot in the leg while near Avant avenue. H. C. Rich's 1-year-old son and companions Robert Rich and Thomas Lanr…ney were on bicycles near Salado Creek when the accident happened. all three are in critical condition.

San Antonio Charles Price Frank Price Blanco C. Rich Abent Avenue Avant Avenue Rich Robert Rich Thomas Lanrisney Berkshire Avenue Salado Creek

Weather forecast by Jarboe for San Antonians

Land Scapes Alive reports U G Weatherman J HL Jarboe predicts a cloudy rain affected pattern for San Antonians with a strong north wind by Tuesday night into Wednesday. Temperatures forecast to dip to near 58 Tuesday night and around 66 Wednesday, with a cooling trend and moderate southerly winds shifting to northerly midweek.

U. G HL Jarboe San Anitomans Tesday

U S Gives Texas Roads 12 Millions

Washington December 29. Secretary Wallace announced a federal grant of 12.27 million dollars to Texas as part of a 200 million highway and trade crossing fund. Distribution was based on population area and post road mileage, shaping the state’s road program for the coming year.

Washington Texas Wallace

Two Children Burn to Death in Taunton Home

Taunton Massachusetts December 29 1908 two children died in a fire believed caused by a overturned devil lamp in a single room home of Mr and Mrs Jesse D Maranville The victims were Anna Maranville age two and Leroy Maranville age 11 months The fire left the family in sorrow within their hamlet setting

Taunton Mass Jesse D. Maranville Anna Maranville Leroy Maranville

Montana Freezes Under Subzero Arctic Snap

Montana shivers as subzero temperatures grip towns including Havre and Kalispell while Missoula and Maecs City report above zero. Light snow covered the state after a frigid night. Weather broadcasts listed readings across centers such as Williston and Kalispell, highlighting the extreme cold.

Montana Telena Mont Havre Missoula Williston Kalispell Maics City

Name successor to Senator Norbeck

Pierre SD December 29 Governor Tom Berry named Herbert Hitchcock of Mitchell Democratic state chairman U S senator to succeed Peter Norbeck who died at his Redfield home December 20 Hitchcock will serve in the U S Senate for South Dakota replacing the Republican Norbeck who died at his home in Redfield on December 20.

Pierre Tom Berry Herbert Hitchcock Mitchell U. S Peter Norbeck South Dakota Redfield

France Votes Cash For Military Armaments Credits

The French chamber of deputies approved extraordinary credits totaling 1 750 000 009 francs about 81 425 000 dollars at current exchange to finance armaments. The vote underscored Paris decision to boost military readiness amid ongoing tensions.

France Paris Frénei Chamber of Deputies

Weather summary for San Antonio and Texas regions

Cloudy with rain Tuesday night and Wednesday. Warmer Tuesday and cooler Wednesday with highs around 68 degrees and 60 degrees Tuesday morning. East Texas shows rain and colder NW portions, Rio Grande valley cooler, winds shifting from south to north by Wednesday night. West Texas cloudy with probable rain in extreme southeast, colder Tuesday night and Wednesday.

San Antonio East Texas Cheehin- Gregly Rio Grande Valley West Texas

Bodies of 2 Taken From AR Liner

A strong rescue effort recovered two bodies from the wreckage of the San Francisco Los Angeles transport plane that crashed Sunday night near Los Angeles. Deputies toiled through the night to remove victims after the crash in rugged canyon country, as the search continued for additional survivors. The victims include AL Markwell, Edward T Ford Jr, and others. Pilot Edwin Blom and crew were among those killed. Investigation into the disaster began as authorities warned volunteers to stay away from the crash scene.

Burbank Calif San Fransiscn Los Angelea Hepnties Los Angeles Bakersfield Alex Noviel Hl Centro Amore Eugene Biscaltus Hinrsons Edwin Blom Markwell Eles Edward T. Ford San Marino Grave Lines Steamship Company Edward T. Ford Jr John Korn el Cenp H. S. Tearne Hollywood W. 4. Newton Los Auseley Alex Novak BE Geico

Supefree in Debt Arrest in New York Hotel

The actress Supefree, married to Johnny Weissmuller, was arrested in civil proceedings after posting an $1800 bond at New York City Court. Accountant Josep Goldin obtained a judgment earlier and served notices as she boarded a European liner, with Velez later appearing in city court for supplementary proceedings. She was found a non resident of the state.

New York Stipe Velez Tarzan Johnny Weissmuller City Cours Josep Goldin Velea

472 Mortgages Set County Record in Installment Boom

472 mortgages filed in the county clerk's office establish an all-time record. Harold Kayton, chief clerk, cites a surge tied to Christmas installment purchases. The rush was noted Tuesday as the high volume of filings occurred in Mongay County.

Mongay Harold Kayton Kayton

Soviet Submarines Reach Spain Route Reported

The Daily Mirror reported from Warsaw that 28 Soviet submarines have sailed from Russian ports toward Spain. The subs were said to be commanded by Captain Kamin, a noted expert in submarine warfare.

Spain London INS Mirroz Warsaw Kamin Russia

Boy 9 Faked Fire Alarm To See Fire Engines

City firemen answered a school alarm at Srorth Elementary Tuesday. Detectives Barthalenne and Lee traced the dispatch to a 9 year old boy who confessed he sent the false report to see the fire wagons rush. He said he just liked to see the fire wagons go.

Srorth Claude Converse Lng Charles Barthalenne C. W. Lee Mme Fates Alnray

Fires On Boy Testifying In Murder Charge

In Jackson Kentucky on December 29 Johnny Chenherd, charged with murder, testified in court about a near rain of bullets. Stray bullets wounded two spectators and bruised another as Shepherd, 18, faced examination. Deputy Sheriff Rice reported Viola Wickline, 35, opened fire, while spectators fled. George Shouse, 27, was critically wounded. Moss Noble was shot in the leg. Shepherd was hospitalized and later died, with four others held on murder warrants including Mrs. Wickline and Buck Gabbard.

Harvey Cabbard Shepherd George Shouse Moss Noble Roward Moore Pelt Mel Lites Rice Moore Haddix Fred Gabbard Virs Wickiine Moner Noa Shouse Preu Noble Mogi Tunner

Denver Police Nab Texas Bank Robber

Denver police arraigned Claude L. Manning, 30, held on $10,000 bond for the July 31 Texas bank robbery of the First State Bank at Wells. Manning admitted holding up the bank and netting $3991. He was ordered to appear before Federal District Court at Dallas.

Denver Texas Leo J. Crowley United States Lan Lsted Claude L. Manning Adittect First State Wells Crowley Federal District Court Dalles

Caterpillar Tractor Raises Pay for 11000 Workers

Caterpillar Tractor Company announces a 5 percent wage increase effective January 3 for 11000 employees excluding administrative and department heads. President B C Hearcek says current wages in plants were substantially higher than 1823 levels.

Fourta. UW Amon B.C. Hearcek Conpany Rale Heneick Tevet

Man Accused in Racket Killed in Bronx Restaurant Riot

WEW WORK Dec 29 171 Max Pincus 35 awaiting trial to tie restaurant rackets inquiry fell six hours to his death today from a Bronx apartment house after boy standers vainly attempted to dissuade him from death by own action Pincus president of Restaurank Workers union and 12 orders were to ace the January 14 “

WEW Max Pincus Bronx Boy Standers Pincus Restaurank Workers

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Reich Stil Hamburg Rome Berechtespaden Davaria Hans von Setckt Joachim von ‘Ribbentrop Wilhelm Faubel Sost Hitler Foreign Office Germany Biarrit Bilao Reichecruiser Koentesberg Incidene Lupe Velez Weil Harry Bridges Maritime Strike San Francisco Ine Miranda C. E. Gouthro Eaean OF Ponti Hoa OF Watking Saa Eckhardt Mr. Jarboe Norbeck P. Hare San Fran Fyvelyn Valance Andes Edvelsy Ww Blom Burbenk Robert Mclean Burnd Stewartlese Yovine Trego Alamida Department of Commerce Ine Spectors Prokiig Dearn Nadael Supefree
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