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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1936

Page

4

Macon Star Reports Maj Gen Hagwood Authorized to Remain at Fort Sam

Maj Gen Johnson Wagood relieved of command of the Rights Corps area. He is authorized to stay at Fort Sam Houston for 30 days without command to straighten personal affairs and prepare a final report. War Department message indicates permission to remain in San Antonio to 30 days for the stated purpose.

Johnson Wagood Rights Corps War Department Fort.Sam Houston Hagweod Fort Sam Houston War Separtment Washington San Antonio

Prisoners Crowded at Kennedy State Prison in 1916

The Kennedy state prison faced severe crowding by 1916 with the population roughly doubling the capacity. New timber structures and contrasting housing were noted as part of the response to mounting inmate numbers.

Kennuedy State Prison

C C Protests Hagood Removal At San Antonio Chamber

The San Antonio chamber of commerce drafted a resolution opposing General Hagood being relieved as commander of the Eighth Corps area. The board voted unanimously at a meeting organized by the San Antonio Brewing Association to express regrets and refer to Hagood’s long Army record. A telegram to President Roosevelt accompanied the move.

Clegg Reagan Nouston San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Jotmean Hagood San Antonio Brewing Associat Osias B. Proper Hagood Chamber of Cammerce Roosevelt Cone Wander Eighth Corps

Dern adamant on reinstating Hagood in Washington

In Washington on February 24 Secretary of War George Dern indicated he intends to reinstate Major General John Hagood or modify the order removing him from command. Congressional pressure, led by Representative McSwain, urged reconsideration of the disciplinary action for Hagood’s criticism of administration spending. Army leaders insist the action cannot be rescinded once taken, citing Article 62 of the War Code and Army Regulations, which restrict officers from public political or administrative criticism. Palmetto trees in Jefferson County Alabama are reported growing unusually far north of their typical range.

Washington, D. C JINS Secretary of George R. Dern Iintend Ger Johnich Hegood Nina Ardens War Department McSwain House Gernsu Malin Craig Hagood Congress Roosevelt Army High Command Policiet Craig Hagarh Secretary of War United States Army Regulations Aemy

Youth Finds Conditions in Soviet Fail to Improve

Steven Dzielinski reports on Kharkov tractor plant experiences as American workers, amid May Day parade tensions, recounting uniforms and alleged backsliding in Soviet life. The piece notes American dissent, passport renewals, and mixed signals from Soviet officials, ending with a skeptical view of Russian life for workers and a critical letter from a Russian friend.

Soviet Steven Dzielinski American Newspapers, Inc American Workers of Kharkov Red Front United States Neal and Erenberg Sam America Riga Stalin Detroit Russia Woodward Avenue Park API Knerkpy Billy

Crown Bracelets Debut in Paris Fashion Scene

Paris reports Crown bracelets making their debut in the fashion world. A gold knob shaped like a crown tops two braided bands, one black velvet and the other gold, creating a striking accessory debut in the city.

Paris

Bolles Named in Charge Over Politics by War Letter

A personal war-time letter from Maj. Gen. Frank G. Bolles to ex-Senator Arthur Robinson is cited by Senator Joe Robinson as evidence Bolles was politically active. The letter, misdirected to Arkansas, praises a presidential candidate and led to questioning Bolles' loyalty while noting his World War I commands and gallantry. Friends expect no war department action.

Comeie Tnlrnational News Service Washington, D. G Joe T. Robinson Democrat Arkansas Frank G. Bolles Seventh Corps Bolles Arsour R. Robinson Republicas Ana Robinson Indiana France Amy Thoiang Tommson Hell Ciarg Senate Army of the United States Balles Tice Gus Indiana Robinson Weutenant War Department

Stolen Items From Cafe Reported By Owner

Radio and cigarettes were stolen from a cafe at 801 Lexington Avenue along with a vending machine worth about $150. Irene Davis reported the loss Friday. Other thefts listed include a dime bank and items from various addresses on Atlanta Avenue Avenue B and Ripley Avenue.

Lexington Avenu Irene Davis Angel Voelker Atlanta Avenue Johnny Jung Avenue B Frank Griffin B. L. Compton Ripley Avense Wood Sam Ey AL Steadiler Main San Pedro Avenues

Gen Batner to Remain at Fort Sill in Army Shuffle

Fort Sill Oklahoma reports Maj. Gen. Henry W Batner will stay in command of the Eighth Corps area after Maj. Gen. Johnson Hagens removal. Army sources say Batner will continue as Fort Sill commandant while Bulnar also assumes corps duties and Maj. Frank E Shaw remains adjutant.

Batner Ft. Sill Fort Sill Okla Fell Henry W. Batner Eighth Chyps Johnson Hagens Fort Sil Tonay Bulnarail Fort Bill Frank E. Shaw Sale

Leap Year Dance Night Listings at Engles Place

City notices list events at Engle's Place on Racogdorhes Road in Orch Daybreakers and Rainbow Revesters. February leap year dances feature Muzigy Rhythm Masterstady at Helotes Theatre with Bill Spivey and Gad modern queue. Converge Hall hosts a Bap dance on February 20.

Dane Engle’s Racogdorhes Rd Orch Daybreakers Vady Bill Spivey Converge Hall

New Latin American Group Meets Sunday In San Antonio

Circulo Universitario, a new Latin American college group, will hold its inaugural meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday at the San Antonio Vocational and Technical School auditorium. The program features music and dances by local Antonio groups including the Antonio Béring quartet and Bob Wougelia's male quartet. The organization aims to foster moral character and cultural and educational growth for 112 members and to encourage Latin American high school students to pursue college education.

E! Circulo Universitario Tta San’ Antonio

A Good Soldier O Sullivan Named by Hollywood Friends

A Good SOLE Maureth O'Sullivan gains the title A Good Soldier as Hollywood friends honor her. She is the daughter of Maj. Charles J. O'Sullivan of the Connaught Yangers, born and reared near the regimental barracks in Bayle Ireland.

Maureth O'Sullivan Hollywood Maj Charles J. O'Sullivan The Connaught Yangers Ireland Sod Bayle

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