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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1936

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Sub Zero Cold Trails Warm Rains Across Nation

A cold snap begins to break as warmer air pushes into the Midwest and into parts of the West and East. Temperatures rise 1 to 20 degrees while Canada releases a frigid air mass elsewhere. Snow and precipitation spread from the Rockies to the Carolinas with several states reporting snow or rain. At least 50 people die in weekend travel and weather related accidents due to icy roads and exposure.

Chicago Ralna Rockies Midwest Wesiherman Canada Bhore Lookout Prince Albert Minnedose Man Denver Nebraska South Dakota Minnecote Tah Colorado Wyoming Maho Dakotas Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Michigan Ohio West Virginia Kansas Missouri Kentucky Louisiana Texas Alabama Mississippi Georgia Carolinas Pittsburgh Washington Cambridge New York Pires

Governor Brought Into Liggett Case in Minneapolis

Mrs Walter Liggett testified that her late husband would not have been murdered unless Governor He...Pag ordered it or permitted it. Kid Cann Blumenfeld, a publisher, listened as lawyers questioned the governor about liquor syndicate and vice conditions in Minneapolis. Mentions telephone threats to Liggett and a supposed conversation at a Chicago Brands company meeting with Meyer Bebuldbere present.

Liggett Minneapolis Walter Liggett Fonmer Hegi Pag Teader Blumenfeld Staymne Ice Mst the . A.m. Chine Governor, & Liquor Syndicate Artifics Meyer Bebuldbere Chesabeske Brands, Inc Cann

Crecelius Named to Dam Project Gal

Crecelius, a former engineer from San Antonio, was appointed engineer in charge of the Gaballo dam projects on the Rio Grande north of El Paso. The appointment was made by the United States reclamation bureau through Congressman R. E. Thomason. Crecelius and his family reside at Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Crecelius F. Crecelius San Antonis Engieer Gaballo Rio Grande ES Paso Unite¢ Btates Reclamation” Bureau R. E. Thomason- Cotane Las Cruces

Adex Vitamin A and D Claims in Early Rearing Regimen

An advertisement touts Adex as a source of Vitamin A and D with 6609 and 1320 units respectively per capsule. It cites sunshine limitations and natural sources, urging daily use and noting availability at E R Squib and Sona druggists near ing chemise dimcy in 1855.

E.R. Squib! & Sona Dimcy

Passenger Slone Harms During Harvest Reapings

A police safety drive blames careless driving for most fatal crashes in clear weather, noting over 84 percent of deaths occur with good visibility. Chief Owen Kilday cites 10 feet stop distance at 40 mph and urges restraint amid public warnings. Moscow reports claim Japanese Manchukuo troops cross border into Soviet territory, with casualties on both sides and a disputed inquiry into the incidents.

Ghief Owen Kilday Kilday Li Yoware Army Algh Moscow Ito Grodekovo

Charge Filed in Collision Near Austin Highway

Clifton Beene of San Marcos faces a driving while intoxicated charge after a head on collision on the Austin highway Saturday night. Beene and Fidédie Koerbe were injured, and the Collins couple from Uvalde were hospitalized with severe injuries. Fog and a dip in the road were noted by officers.

Clifton Beene San Marcos Bat Corrigan Austin Highway Fidédie Koerbe Beene End Klm. Collins Uvalde Nix Hospital Collins Koerkel Hobert B. Green Austin Seraight OG. Bernier Highland Boulevard Greyhound San Antonio Mra. Collins

Vocational Group May Hold S A Meet Representing

R W Selgidge of Columbia Missouri will visit San Antonio Tuesday to confer with city and chamber of commerce officials on the 1936 convention site. Guests at a Plaza hotel banquet Tuesday at 7 30 pm include Mayor C K Quin R8 Menefee school board president J O Cochran superintendent and T For Woo assistant superintendent of schools.

S.A No America Vocatral Assertion R. W. Selgidge Columbia Lisit San Antonio City Chamber of Commerce C. K. Quin The Vocational Association Plaza Hotel

Supreme Court limits bankruptcy reorganization substitution

The Supreme Court ruled that reorganizations under the new bankruptcy act may not substitute in foreclosures where a receiver has been named. The decision, though jurisdictional, could impact the reorganization of real estate properties nationwide as argued by Cache attorneys.

Washington, D. C Supreme Coureld Bankuptcy Apt Real Petale Properties

Election Judge List Is Approved In Berar County

The Berar County Commission on Monday approved a list of election judges submitted by Dr. J. B. Albright, chairman of the Bexte County Republican committee, for the upcoming November general election.

Berar County

AllamMexico Strike Called Across Mexico

LAREDO Feb 3 ENS reports a general strike is being called in Mexico to force removal of Famille Portes Gil as president of the National Revolutionary party executive committee and to dismiss several state conciliation officials. Portes Gil supporters are ousted in Nuevo Laredo, while Monterrey factory workers threaten a strike and federal troops are posted. Local businessmen protest arbitration leadership changes and favor national mediation.

Mexican Women to Vote in Primaries

The National revolutionary party announced seamen would be admitted to vote in internal primaries for senatorial and deputy seats set for April 30. Women have previously voted mainly in municipal elections, with Vera Crie Jack noted for one such year.

Merigo Ulty Hationa Revolutionary Party Winten Depu Stes Ehabe

More CCC Workers Take Private Jobs

Robert Pechner, director of the Civilian Conservation Corps, stated that the number of men leaving the CCC to take private jobs rose sharply in 1935, with 86,760 more joiners than the previous year. The total for the past year reached about 14,058, as civilian work faced long standing pressures and evolving labor needs.

Sshington Fey Robert Pechner Civilian Conservation Corps Corp

75 Year-Old Woman Plans 75 Mile Birthday Swim

Santa Monica resident Anna Ven Skike at 75 will swim one mile for each year of life by her February 24 birthday. She begins today with five miles over two days, five days a week for three weeks, after a January of 38 miles.

Santa Monica Calif Anna Ven Skike van Vkike

Street Accidents Injure Three in San Antonio

Three pedestrians and a bicyclist were treated after being struck by cars on downtown streets Sunday in San Antonio. The victims include Dan Brooks 45 of 611 Easy Grocket Street Dr Brown of 105 Ro Mana Street and Jimmy Hanaway 18 of 698 Brooklyn Avenue who suffered a broken leg.

Oes San Antonio Stieers Dan Brooks Easy Grocket Street Dr. Brown Ro Mana Street Jimmy Hanaway Brooklyn

Stamp book with 24 S cent clamps soon in San Antonio

Postmaster Don J. Quill announced Monday a new stamp book of 24 S cent clamps will be available to San Antonians within a few days for 73 cents. Former 3 cent stamp books had 12 stamps for OT cents.

Kilday San Antonians Don J. Quill

Bishop McConnell to Speak in L A In Church Forum

Bishop Francis McConnell, president of the Militant Methodist Federation of Social Service, will discuss The Church and Social Justice at Thomas Jefferson High School auditorium in Los Angeles on Monday, under the San Antonio Open Forum. A luncheon planned by the Plaza hotel was canceled as McConnell would not arrive until the afternoon. W. W. Jackson of Westmoorland College will introduce the speaker Monday night.

Francis McConnell Militant Methodist Federation of Social Service Thomas Jefferson San Antonio

Safety Pledge Backed To Aid San Antonio Traffic Safety

The San Antonio Light reports in 1936 a safety pledge urging support for the Safety Council campaign. The pledge commits to promoting safer driving and walking conditions, reflecting community efforts to reduce accidents and protect pedestrians and motorists alike.

San Antonio Safety Council

Plot to break Loeb from Joliet prison sparks new probes

In Joliet Illinois on February 4 authorities announced a alleged escape plan by inmates to blast their way free after the Richard Loeb case. State's Attorney McCabe proposed a statewide grand jury to indict James Day for a fatal attack while Cellinoid explosive rumors and yard digging claims fuel a civil prison inquiry and legislative review.

Joliet Richard Loeb William R Cabs McCabe James Day A. L. Bowen Public Welfare Henry Horner Civi Richard J. Lyons

Funeral Set for Veteran Druggist

Funeral services for Richata ohn 83 veteran San Antonio druggist will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Riehe chapel with Rabbi Ephriam Pheen officiating. Interment will be Beth-E cemetery. A Wallstein Posen native, Cohn came to San Antonio 63 years ago and founded the Ban Pedra drug store near the market house. Surviving nieces include Frieda Barnestein Houston Frieda Christila Medina Jake Hilda Olmeyer Bertha Hess Selma Rovel fiat and Api Barnai Hanna Wolff Frances Chapetz Lottia Dalton of San Antonio.

Far Richataohn San Antonio Riehe Chapel Ephriam Pheen Beth-E Cementery Wallstein Posen Cohn Ban Pedra Market House Temple Beth-El Celeste Frieda Barnes

Death of Judge Cornell’s Wife Shocks San Angelo

Sunday death of Mrs. James Cornell wife of San Angelo judge listed in San Antonio notices. Cornell, once assistant district attorney in Bexar County and former law partner of Judge J. G. Taylor of the Forty-fifth District, is named in historical court circles. The item also references Treasury figures from January and fiscal-year totals with figures for receipts, expenditures, and gross debt.

James Cornell James Corel San Angelo San Antonio Cornel Bexar County 3. G. Taylor Forty-fifth District Treasury Washington D. C Position of The Erronigass Ualancr

NRA praise discussion at UMW convention in Washington

Governor George H. Earls of Pannaglyania addressed the United Mine Workers in Washington February 2, praising the National Recovery Administration as the greatest law on the statute books. He urged that regulation be maintained to prevent a wage-cutting, shortened payroll era and warned against industry self regulation.

Washington, D. C George H. Earls Pannaglyania United Mina Workers’ Convention America Face NRA Earle William Green American Federation of Labor ALF

Carolina Monopoly on Mineral Pyrophyllite Suspected

North Carolina is believed to hold a near monopoly on pyrophyllite, a mineral key to china ware and lead pencil production, with the material widely used in manufacturing processes.

Carolina North Carolina

Truth About Ulcers Free Treatment Booklet Offer

A medical ad claims a simple inexpensive home treatment for stomach ulcers relieves pain from the start. It promotes a free booklet and guarantee trial by IWIN CITE VON CO located in Went, 228 St. Paul, Minnesota with detailed information on this supposedly miraculous remedy.

Gantt Iwin von CO Went St. Paul Minn Adj

Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad for Cold

An old advertisement touts Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine as a quick internal cure for colds. It claims four actions: opens bowels fights infection relieves headache and fever and fortifies the system. Consumers are urged to buy it at any druggist by full name.

Cole Groves Grove

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