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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1935

Page

13

Hauptmann clemency hearing eyed by New Jersey

Dr John Condon demanded Hauptmann be executed by electric chair before the New Jersey court of pardons. He stressed eye for an eye and urged the court to deny mercy as Hauptmann's appeal for commutation proceeds. The court planned to set January 7 for the hearing and consider whether Hauptmann would appear in person.

New York Bruno Richard Havytiwann New Jersey Dr. Condon Hauptmann Trenton N. J Capitol Harold Hoffman New Jersey Court of Patriohs Bruno Richard Hauptmann Charles A. Lindbergh Jr

Auto collision injures several individuals in city area

Pair treated for wa . Collision Injuries, Mra, GCL. Roots, 403 West Hil cvest drive, and . &. Mite Jr, 14, of 902 West Magnolis avenue, Mon day were treated at the Physicians and Surgeons hospital for injuries suffered in an auto collision at Woodlawn avenue and the Handéra road. Mrs. Emmett O'Brien, of Fleming, Colo, was treated at the Baker B. Green hospital for thj uries suffered in a motor accident at Northwest. Twenty-fourth and Commerce streets.

West Hilcvest Drive Mite Jr Magnolis Avenue Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Woodlawn Avenue Handéra Road Emmett O'Brien Fleming, Colo Baker B. Green Hospital Northwest Twenty-fourth Commerce Streets

Texas Retail Gains Lead November 1935 Sales Rise

The commerce department reported November retail sales across 11 states including Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico rose about 21 percent from November 1934 and 12 percent from October. Motor vehicle dealers led with a 53 percent gain and lumber and building materials dealers rose 25 percent. Texas increases were about 23 percent.

Washington, D. C Catameree Department Texas Oklahoma New Mexico

Rent vacant property before January in Light Classified ad

A garbled notice urges renting or advertising vacant property before January 2. It directs readers to call FP.1241 to reach adwriter for placement. The fragment references a Light Classified ad service and a dial-in contact for posting.

Import Trade Expansion Driven by Farm Shortages in 1935

The United States chamber of commerce cites farm shortages and demand from reviving industries for raw materials and semi manufactured goods as key factors boosting American import trade in 1935. For the first nine months, imports showed a larger gain than in the same period previously.

Washington, DE. C United States Chamber of Commeres

Death claims Brand Juror in Hauptmann case

Hamden New Jersey December 30 one of the Lindbergh case jurors Wiscom C Case aged 65 a retired carpenter and juror no 1 collapsed at home from heart disease During the trial authorities feared he might not survive the emotional strains of the proceedings His death would have meant a new trial for Hauptmann

Hamden N. J Wiscom C

CANDIDATES SEEN BY LEWIS FOR 1935 ELECTION

Senator Hamilton Lewis announces six presidential hopefuls for 1935 with Republicans Democrats Socialist prohibition and a new liberal party as potential challengers. He predicts Roosevelt renomination by Democrats and a fragmented field that may block organized relief or reform efforts.

T. Lab Traversal Service Washington, D.C Mee United States D. Hamilton Lewis North Roosevelt Lewis

Woman Flier Burns to Death in Bed

Police investigated the death of Eva Austin 28 once in Kansas City who perished in Holly Woon California as bed clothing ignited from a smoldering cigarette. Detective Lieut. Jackson reported a tightly-creased towel blocked the door bottom and a six room unfurnished apartment at 602 East Smith yielding rent of 40 dollars a month.

Holly Woon Calif Dee Eva Austin Kansas City Jack Jackson

Two Key Witnesses in Thelma Todd Case Testify

Los Angeles dec 30 two key witnesses in the thelma todd case were summoned by the grand jury today as the inquiry into the actress death reached fresh stages. They included miss todds mother mrs alice todd and roland west actor producer who testified at the coroner s inquest. Also called were autopsy surgeon a f wagner dr j p sampson santa monica physician and ray pinker police chemist who analyzed blood stains on miss todds face and the running board of the automobile where her body lay. the mystery may hinge on the mothers cry my daughter has been murdered when she learned of the death. deputy district attorney a a blalock said the reason may fit the mass of information already obtained.

Los Angeles Thelma Todd Grand File Usnar Comedienne Alice Todd Roland West Miss Todd A A. F. Wagner J. P. Sampson Santa Monica Ray Pinker A. A. Blalock Tikelt May Lend Uhon Allee Todd Hoe-Nail Todd San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth Houston Pittsburgh WPA

Betty Gow Declines Lindbergh Nurse Post

Glasgow December 30 Betty Gow the stiff lipped nurse who helped care for Baby Charles Lindbergh after the crime rejected an offer to return to the Lindbergh household to care for its second child. She cited publicity and personal distress since her return from the United States as reasons for not taking the post. She described the Lindberghs as the kindest people in the world and spoke in her first interview since coming home.

Glasgow Betty Gow Charles Lindbergh Lindberghs’ Service Jon Miss Gow United States The Lindberghs Byitait

Treasury position and fiscal figures for December 27

Treasury data shows receipts 6.97 million dollars and expenditures 49.64 million for the period ending December 27, leaving a balance of 2.545 billion. Fiscal year receipts total 1.286 billion with expenditures at 4.724 billion, including 1.642 billion in emergency outlays, debt stands at 30.380 billion and gold assets at 10.119 billion. Fury used gas ranges for sale at 4.95 dollars and up in classified ads under Light.

Treasury Washington D. C Treasur Fury

Farley seeks SMP subsidy amid shipping reform push

Washington D C Dec 36 The postwar subsidy debate for the American merchant marine flared again as Postmaster General Farley urged scrapping the preset aid method and backing new direct subsidies backed by Senator Copeland who announced plans to end the present mail contrast, abolish the construction loan fund and shift to direct subsidies.

Washington, D. C American T Merchant Marine Congress Farley Post Office Department Staud Copeland Democrat New Yorki Nean Mall

Quakes Felt Across Baden as Buildings Shook in Karlsruhe

Two earthquake shocks were felt throughout the state of Baden early today, especially in Karlsruhe where buildings shook visibly but no material damage was reported.

Germany Karlsrube Baden

Creomulsion Promises Quick Cough Relief

A vintage drug advertisement touts Creomulsion as fast relief for lingering coughs colds and chest irritation. It claims it reaches the seat of trouble aids nature to heal inflamed membranes and expels germs with a druggist guarantee and money back if unsatisfied.

Creomivision

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