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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1937

Page

12

Admits Slaying In Cafe Ow Communicated During Incident

A cafe shooting unfolded when Owens admitted the slaying between Hadshaw and Detective Kelley. A waitress reported Owens carrying a pistol, a struggle ensued with Bradshaw disarming him as two shots rang out. Owens was wounded and hospitalized. other suspects and victims were listed in separate alleys of the shooting on West Commerce and nearby streets.

Hadshaw E. Kelley Ida May Hopwood Detec J. B. Kelley Melsey Robert B. Gren Hospital Gus Klockenkeuper Balinag Salinas Robert A. Green Hospital West Commerce Efrent Dave Rias West Commerce Street R. DeBong Osfter State Department of Police Austin Criado Ortega Owens Pay J. Kuday Sidlepage Leonard LaBorde West Houston Street Lavino Arre-dondo Gan Jacuito Street LaBorde Arredunito Samen Marth Pecos Street

Vote Delayed on Fraternity Tax Bill in Senate

In ATSTIN February a bill by Senator Joz L. Hull Henderson to tax fraternal benefit societies stalled in the senate. Senators Clink Small Amarillo and Franklin Speirs San Antonio questioned competition with old-line insurers. Speirs favored the measure. Small opposed it. The bill was laid over for action later in the week.

Atstin Unep Rogi Joz L. Hull Henderson Senate Clink Small Amarillo Frianklin Speirs San Antonio Spears Small

Smoky the French Poodle Wipes Feet Before Studio Entry

Hollywood diary notes Glandette Colteri’s French poodle Smoky always wipes his paws on the door mat outside her studio dressing room before entering, a polite habit observed during filming days.

Hollywood Glandette Colteri Smoky

Valley oil field activity drops after two months of work

In the Lower Rio Grande Valley Cameron and Willacy counties see renewed wildcat and development, with Slepper Petroleum No 2 Fort Isabel et al in Cameron drilling to 1500 feet and planning 20 inch conductor pipe, while tests in Willacy including the Bueck Mucton area await resumed weather. Other operators push deeper wells near Rio Grande City and Refugio county, with several completions and spudups as ongoing drilling supports lead to potential deep oil production.

Fleld Development Wildcat Rio Grande Valley Cameron County Slepper Petroleum Company Fort Isabel Et al Cameron Wilco Valley Tn Willacy Bueck Mucton Ines T Siliman-Johnson Osonly Ifitatgs County Sterling Giant Refining Corporation Engelman Butburg Coutrty Rio Grande City Moss Heard Sanford Ricady Alls Miscovers Joseph F.anderson Yaguia Clapton-Reed Hig Grande City Tomocolonar Maknsaevey Quiotana Nhl Riley Lorafinn M. di Xiwinles Wrens United Production Company Lambert Awintana O'Cannor Sane O'Canstor Trastee Eeteaktyat Company Wilson Heart Way Josey Burton Iso Refugio County San Patiuoio Pampsas Plymouth San Patricio County Aeelion Welder Ranch Taft Boyore Jease Omman Humble Ol Mayo Wan Mayo Teml Wis Waltive Sue Crown Central Petroleum Corporation No White Point Enn White Point Sus Fold BNO

Texans Report Good Hunting In Mexico

Houston hunters report good hunting in the Carman mountains of Mexico. They killed a deer and three mountly jims while bear signs appeared. bears scarce this season. Texas wildlife notes include many mountain lions along the southern border and a push for conservation through the proposed Big Bend international peace park to protect species such as the Texas peccary and Mexican black bear.

Houston A_gyouy A. Hi Ray George H. Black Jol G. Weslom Vernon Young Prens Lite Hill Carman Mountains Mexico Texas Sruce Duncan Rough Sig Tas Tesas Big Bend International Peace Park W. B. McDougall National Park Service McDougall Colima United States Chisox Mountains International Park

Senate Action on Appointments Near Austin

Governor James V. Alfred faced delays in senate approval of unemployment compensation commission picks Wallace C. Reilly R B. Anderson and Charles B. Mitler as Ben G Oneal of Wichita Falls led nominations committees meeting. Objections from Reilly a former lobbyist reportedly hindered action.

Senate Austin Lorig James V. Alfred Texas Ben G_ Oneal Wichita Falls Gammilies

Texas seeks to sue over inheritance tax on Green estate

The Supreme Court ordered argument on March 8 regarding Texas petition to file an original suit to challenge rights to collect inheritance tax from the $50 million estate of Col. Edward H R Green son of Hetty Green. Texas claims Green resided in Kaufman while New York Massachusetts and Herida contest the tax claims ranging from 3 009 000 to 15 900 000 and other levies.

Texas

Traffic Signals on Highways Proposed in Texas Senate

A Texas senate bill by Senator Joe Tay bean of Henderson proposes traffic signals on highways with red and green lights. The measure notes signals may not be set up by the highway department in all locations and urges proper control measures along mapped routes.

Astin Texas Texas Highway Department Texas Senate Joe Taybean Henderson Highway Department

Atlanta Hearst Paper Honors Anniversary

More than 150000 Atlantans joined a week of events marking Hearst Atlanta station's 25th anniversary. Notables arrived, including Randolph Hearst family members and Hearst writers. Government leaders lauded the Georgian during luncheons, parades, and parties with hundreds of employees, editors, and guests in attendance.

Atlanta Hearst Geonia Georgia Presa Association United States Newsport Piedmont Driving Club TE. D. Rivers Wiliam B. Harsfield Tuumspeck Russell Benquet Senda Mr. Hearst Randolph William Randolph Hearst, Jr Harry Welch New York HH. Knickerbocker Barry Fatts Teralhy Kilgallen BU Conm Clio Yorn Olle Soglow Alex Rayburn

Work Policy Splits Alaskan Colonists in Palmer

In Malanuskk valley Palmer Alaska colonists split into factions over a new no Work no ear program. The Alaska Rocal Rehabilitation operation started February 1 amid vigorous objections to the work credit system. Affidavits claiming mismanagement had been filed toward Washington D. C. by street messenger.

Palmer Alatha Malanuskk Alaska

Pope Pius XI Weakens Under Broadcast Tax Strain

Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XI enduring increased pain amid broad cast tax pressure tied to a plea to the Manile Eucharistic empress for foreign Talistans. Nightly disturbances followed infection-fortifying measures ahead of Tes tentay's Fidio message, signaling mounting strain on the pontiff.

Vatican City Pius XI Talistans Testentay

Fort Arthur Hen Enforced Egg Production With Wire

A White Leghorn owned by Tom Terror at Fort Arthur began laying again after a brief halt, reportedly reinforced by a three-branch wire device. The incident references a fire produced from shots and the bird’s renewed egg production following the modification.

Fort Arthur Tom Terror

Hearst Creed for The Georgian Marks Paper's Coming of Age

William Randolph Hearst writes a fatherly message to Randolph Hearst read at Atlanta Georgian's twenty-fifth anniversary banquet. He extols a healthy husky paper guided by Porter, praising truthfulness, clean entertainment, public service, and trust between press and readers.

Hearst Georgia Senate House Insulu- Home Maney Louis Haney New York Financial Atlanta Itilfin Club van Randolph Hester William Randolph Heersh Ar New York American John K. Hearst New York Nnieral David W. Hearst Baltimore News-Post Nera Randolph A. Mearst David Georgia Hearst Organization Mr. Porter Popeye

Death Separates Oldest U.S. Twins in Public Notice

Death claimed J. M. Shafer aged 4 seven when a long serving newspaper man, and his twin survived, Mrs. Lidiy Whitlock of Los Angeles, living in California. They were born December 2, 1842, in Marion County, Ohio.

U.S Puainview Feb J. M. Shafer Sevevant United States Shafers Lidiy ¥. Whitlock Los Angeles Maioning County Ohie

Suspect jailed in Houston linked to Mattson case

Houston detectives arrested a 40-year-old seaman in connection with the kidnapping and slaying of 10-year-old Charley Mattson in Tatoms Washington. The man was detained for questioning as investigators pursued the described kidnapper.

Mattson Houston Pred Texer BM Stark Charley Mattson

Envo ys Dress to Maintain Tradition in Diplomacy

Special to Wha Light reports on President Roosevelts policy limiting diplomats abroad to plain American attire, reviving an 84 year old homespun standard. The piece traces historical acts from Jackson to Pierce and Buchanan, noting clashes over court dress and a shift toward simplicity in official garb.

Groacer Brosyn Washington Hivm United States Roosevelt Forazen White House America State Department Willam Manny New York Franklin Pierce Jackson Berlin August Delmont Hague Rolland Mason Maris Foor James Buchanan St. James Flora McIllimeey Madison Square House of Lords Wilbet Commons London Times Pierce Buchanan Boule Madrid Bea Franklin Versailles Duke of Alta Theodore Rownevell Secre Lacy A. A. Adee Eit Azeri Rovert Beton Bacon Adee

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