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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1938

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Police Tactics Critiqued in Pecan Shellers Strike Hearing

Witnesses described tactics used at a picket line near private property as police and union members clashed in a lengthy hearing. Photographs from the strike zone were shown, and officials debated whether arrests for sidewalk blockages occurred. Observers included Mayor Quin, a Mexican consul official, and legal representatives from both sides.

Leagan Peace League Express News MacAlister Hnne Ry W. Freeman Houston Quin Phil G. Shook Sr Urres M. D. Gonzales Sonsulate Urrea Gonzales

Kidney and Bladder Health Remedy Ad

A 1920s style advertisement urges readers to buy Gold Medal Haarlem Kidney tonic to cleanse kidneys and bladder. It claims benefits like reduced waste and poisons, improved vitality, and longer life, listing symptoms such as backache and leg cramps to prompt purchase. The ad directs readers to order from a Holland supplier.

Haarlem Genlie Searlem Holland

Beating Alleged by Police Reported in Picket Line Testimony

Witnesses testified that Jesus Cardenas 23 was arrested February 71 while carrying a banner at Milton and Santiago streets. He claimed police kicked him struck him with a club and beat him after he fell, while others described threats and a picket line at a pecan factory. Several youths testified to arrests during picketing and alleged threats from officers. Evasive questioning and testimony about wages and union activity surfaced amid the police confrontation claims.

Jesus Cardenas Tit Guadalupe Milton Sant-iago G. G. Tayloc Wales Freenmayy Nes Helen Medellin Gwadalupe Xlzeel P Po. Hee Gater Fiorinda Moreno Povcemin Gastillo House of Correction Houston C. I Flvevents

Arkansas Roads Open to Travel After Flood Waters Recede

Arkansas highways have reopened for motor travel as flood waters recede. Mlurlong road service chief Hanlon reported receiving a telex from L Y Pollard of the Aransas Automobile Club confirming all small highways are open and water levels are subsiding rapidly.

Arkansas Hy Bur Jong Murlong Road Service Hanlon L.Y. Pollard Aransas Automobile Club Ithe Rock

Theyre For It But What Gods The Word Debate

In Trenton on February 22 lawmakers questioned the meaning of a godwit during a bill debate. Assembly members from both parties showed support despite puzzling definitions as dictionaries define godwit as a shore bird. The discussion touched on a deity depiction referencing Brahma and a four faced, four armed figure.

Trenton Nlt General Assembly Thomas M. Muir

Rumor of Romanian Queen Carol’s assassination causes cities to hurry

An unconfirmed report spread that Queen Carol of Romania had been assassinated, triggering a rush of alarms in Rome and Bucharest. Officials quickly refuted the claim but the rumor circulated widely. The item notes the persistent issue of leprosy worldwide, estimating 209000 cases.

London Nore Romie Ural Carol of Rumania Ito Gourees Bucharest Witout Foundation

Fewer Laws, Senator Ashlish Says Slow Congress Action

Washington reports Senator Sinsley Henry Fountaiy Ashlish of Arizona says fewer laws are better and vows slow action on constitutional amendments. He notes 44 proposals await committee review while arguing economy and hard work will cure the nation’s troubles, not new legislation.

Washington Sinsley Henry Fountaiy Ashlish Democratic Arizona Ghahman Ashurst Ashurst

Vienna imposes ban as police patrol streets

Vienna reports heavy police patrols to enforce a four week ban on political demonstrations effective midnight. Nazi displays and counter demonstrations unfolded as authorities guarded the center, with about 1000 patrolmen around university districts. Anthems were banned and workers in several factories protested the Berchtesgaden accord while Jews seek visas abroad. Chancellor Schuschnigg planned a public explanation of the changes.

Vienna Dews Guanded Rathe Etland Front Che [Ryal Cha Schuschnige Vilewina St! Gras Austria Horst Wessel Blz Viernan Berchtesgaden Graz Horst Wesel New Order Schuschnize Ab Grazader Ffont Nlx Germany Arthur Seyer-Inquart Wile Bud

Loyalists Fall Back From Teruel In Civil War Clash

Hendaye France February 22.14 The insurgent command announced a retreat by the Teruel garrison after heavy fighting. Reports say hundreds of Republican troops were killed and more than 1000 captured. Insurgent Moroccan Navarrese and Galician troops pressed on, while government forces sent fresh troops and planes to relieve the Aragon capital and halt the insurgent advance toward the east as the city remained a focal point of two months of civil war.

Hendaye France Teruel Teéis Faurtier Aragon Mediterranean

Free Reporter After Inquiry In Houston Incident

George Lambert a Petersburg Va reporter for the Federated Press was briefly jailed Monday night in front of the room of Wh Austin Beading. He says he was released after 10 minutes. police chief Kilday says a report of incendiary activity prompted the hold. Lambert had been in Houston eight months and was not charged. The report notes average US confinement statistics and cites the American Petroleum Institute on well averages.

George Lambert Petersburg Austin Beaging Iacal Piran Aziother Lambert Federated Press Houston Kilday Harry W. Wreeman Oly Libeettes Wnton

Weather mixed with scattered notes and events across towns

An assembled weather and events bulletin lists rainfall totals and forecasts, then blends in a long stream of place names, dates, dances, and musical acts across many states. The jumbled text mentions inches of rain, tides, and various venues, with no coherent single narrative.

Beasley Freed Japs Report From Baotile City's Capture

Beasley recounts time in jail and claims of political meddling amid labor strife. He cites contacts with Denver officials and a governor’s committee member while denying impact on the arrest. The shelling wage dispute continues as pecan plants operate amid strikes. Reports from Shanghai indicate Chinese and Japanese casualties and strategic shifts near the Yellow River and Lunghai fronts.

American League Jai Tignsley Henderson Vints Colorado Benstey Densver Paul Fickle Denver Fickle Kilday Stke Sonn

Henderson to Speak at Workers Meeting Tonight

Henderson a San Antonio pecan industry strike participant will address Citizens' Workers meeting in Redman. The association executive committee met to arrange details. YMCA officials refused permission for Henderson to speak and said outside speakers would not be permitted.

FL Tate

France approves independence defense fund plan

The French cabinet approved a plan for an independence defense fund totaling 10,000,000 francs, aimed at long-term armaments building. A two hour session produced a survey of the international situation as deputies discussed the move and potential cabinet resignations. The fund would be managed by a committee led by Elfouard Datudier, minister of national defense and war.

Paris Beifini Europe von Jelbosmes Ldeputies Elfouard Datudier National Defense

Soviets Reaffirm Enmity to Hitler

Pravda the official Communist newspaper denounced Hitler’s remarks as hostile and warned Germany’s fascist policy aims at new aggressions. It said the Soviet Union would fully reciprocate the hostility and repay encroachments. The piece framed Hitler’s speech as incitement to world war and oppression of smaller states.

Soviets Hitler Moscow Pravida Fuehrer Soviet Union Pravda

German Plane Crashes Near Paris. Three Die

Versailles France Feb 23 A German naval plane on a night flight from Cologne to Le Bourges crashed near Montmerrency just north of Paris, burning with the loss of its three crew members.

Versailles France le Bourges Cologne Montmer-rency Storth Paris

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