Rebels Retake Teruel as Gar Shelled Hard
On the Franco Spanish frontier the Teruel battle ends with government forces driven back after weeks of heavy fighting. An automobile convoy of war correspondents including Americans was hit by shells. Bradish Gaillard Johnson II was killed and several others wounded. Insurgent forces push toward Zaragoza as radio reports claim high government losses and mass flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiendaye
Spain
Teruel
Quere
Spur
News Week
Sheepshanks
Reuters
Tidward J. New
Associated
Harry Philby
Sehion Times
Havad
Caude
Teno
Johnson
Zaragozs
Hites
Ternel
Aragon Capitat
Madrid
Rerreat
Ab. Pranca
Salamanca
Terror raids strike Japanese in Shanghai crowd
Five grenades exploded among marching Japanese soldiers and gendarmes in the heart of Shanghai, injuring four Japanese and several Chinese pedestrians. Japanese troops cordoned the area and searched a large Chinese hotel. Across Shantung, divisions moved to tighten control, while U.S. envoy Samuel Scheiner noted no danger to Americans in Tsingtao as destruction spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghat
International Settlement
Fukien
Hankaw
Pee Tee
Shanphal
Shanghai
I Shanty Province
Hsuchaw
Somphong
Lunghai
Tientsin
Pukow Calvass
Tsingtao
Orige
Parkville College Quits Over Smoking and Dancing Rules
Adolph Kermatin, after 20 years in China as a missionary, resigned today at Parkville College over proposed changes to smoking and dancing rules. Dr. William Lindsay Young, president, had restricted dancing since 1870 and said it would be lifted after Christmas, while modern travel, cars, and commerce were cited as not altering the school's principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florist
Parkville
Jen
Adolph Kermatin
China
Fark College
Lorist
William Lindsay Young
Vappy New
Spain Telephony Out Of Order In London Telegraph
British post office announced that all telephony communications with Spain were out of order and could not specify restoration time. The signal from Madrid reached Valencia at 8 30 p m while London reported the outage around 2 30 p m yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jan. L
Spain
Ak Seglaled
Londonurea
Madrid
Valencia
Guards Frustrate Convicts Escape Attempt at State Prison
Jackson Mich January report details five inmates attempting to break from Southern Michigan State Prison on New Year’s Eve. Guards and Warden Joel Moore credited with thwarting the escape amid a dimly lit yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mich
Joel. Moore
Michigan
Untold tale of a late night car abduction and escape
In a 1994 incident near E Hodge of 245 Giffard, Emmett Haley and Hodge forced a drunken man into Hodge's car. The captor tried to shoot, but Hodge wrestled free, leaped into the street, and fled as police were summoned. Neighbors reported the attempted abduction and disappearance of the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hodge
Giffard
Hmige
Emmett Haley
Clifford Gours
Hodge
Haley
Iodge
1939 Arriyad
Pablee
Mart
Weather changes with Jarboe's vacation and officer swap
Meteorologist J H Jarboe takes a one week vacation as high clouds clear. Howard Marx assumes forecast duties while warmer, drier air is expected to move in though temperatures remain near seasonal norms. A cold wave is slated to depart Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Jarboe
Fox Weeks
Jarboe
Howard Marx
Mondhy
Henry
Quiet New Year Night In San Antonio Story
Chief Gwen W. Kilday notes a noisy yet oddly calm end to 1937 in San Antonio. Across hotels and clubs crowds enjoyed celebrations with few incidents, while churches held midnight services. Firsts of 1938 included Ephacia Davila’s fatal accident and the birth of a baby girl at Santa Rosa hospital.
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San Antonio
Annes
Gwen W. Kilday
Quin
Dorlera
Aquaratores
Sintg
Plaza
Fan Antonio Geolopien Association
St. Anthony
Lons of
Ephacia Davila
West Travis Street
Priday
Robert B. Green Hospital
Maréohn P. Simon
Cooper Street
Santa Rosa
World in a New Year of Promises and Reversals
An experimental year begins with global chatter of resolutions and upheaval. Leaders like Roosevelt and Pershing send New Year greetings as armies move and nations grapple with political shifts, divorce laws, budgets, and armament debates shaping 1938 amid a world of mixed hope and tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
England
Rome
SS. Peter's
Adolf Miter
Autos claim first 1908 victim in San Antonio tragedy
A man died at Robert B. Green hospital after being struck in the 1200 block of West Commerce. Driver David Jemneyson, 22, of Austin street, was listed as the motorist. Eight others injured in traffic incidents. four drivers booked for negligent collision._accidents occurred at Laredo and Commerce streets and on Porter Street near Frio City. Officers and witnesses described multiple injuries including broken legs, bruises, and lacerations.
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San Antonio
Epitady Davin
West Travis Street
Elim
West Commerce Street
Robert B. Green Hospital
Poller
David Jemneyson
Austin Street
Youll
Cassia
Antonio Robles
East
Myrtle Street
Son
Henry Robles
Henry Ward
High Street
J. J. Fox
Orange Street
Laredo
Sommerce
W. Stack
Kelly
Walter
Agee
Porter Street
T. E. Kenderson
Broadway
Gonzales Road
T. P. Atkinson
Bogle ‘Street
G. BR. Storkey
Atkinson
Madelae Brown
Glen- Wondcourt
Joe Platters
William Monsiro
Labor Street
Waderpa
Frio City
Ronal
Sheily
Cla. Ww
Harrigan
Bailey Avenue
Severa
Bruses
B. Hanson
Thompson Place
Conrado Olive
East Crockett Street
Tenth
Austin Streela
Pasadena Flowers Parade Inspires Rose Bowl Pageantry
In Pasadena on January 1, 1928 Humpty Dumpty Lillie Lo Peep and fairyland figures led the colorful procession watched by over a million as the Rose Bowl week opened. A lyre bird fountain crafted from flowers appeared, stretching for miles and featuring 150 horses, marking the tournament’s forty ninth year and tying the parade to the California California game.
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Pasadena
Gall
Lillie
Nore
Alabama
California
Australia
Storm Warning Issued For Northeast United States
The Weather Bureau issued an advisory warning of a developing storm moving slowly eastward over the lake region and upper Ohio valley. Strong winds are expected, with gale force gusts likely this afternoon and tonight, affecting areas north of New York and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
Jay
Pi— Tye Weather Bureau
New York
Boston
Bant- Spere
Iake Reaton
Ohio Valley
Umnes
Janey New
Hat on Victim in Bullet Wound Case
Milton Puckett is treated at Nix Hospital for a bullet wound Saturday. 815 East Magnalia Avenue is noted in the case. Mrs. Lou Baldridge was detained at the police station and Mrs. Phickett and George Hoke named as witnesses. Puckett allegedly struck Baldridge prior to the shooting.
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Milton Puckett
East Magnalia Avenue
Lou Baldridge
Poles Station
Phickett
George Hoke
Puckett
Baldridge
Woman robbed in cafe as Mexicans seize cash
Mis J Mf Rangel, living at 108 Frio Gua rant, reported to police that nine Mexicans terrorized her in a cafe, demanded the cash register contents, and fled with about $37 after she refused to hand over the money. The incident occurred as she worked in the restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mf Rangel
Rangel
Townsend Club To Meet At Alghioast Park Center
The Townsend club will hold its first meeting at Alghioast Park recreation center on Sunday. Dr. Cate E. Suminational will address the group as Daniel Webster of San Antonio attends. Weather reports predict colder Saturday night with a low around 42 and Sunday’s high near 55, with northerly winds and warmer conditions in the northwest.
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Dexar County
Art Art Bitte Tee
Alghioast Park Recreation Center
Cate E
Lowes
UR Ee
Texas
Daniel Webster
San Antonio
He Club
Townsend
East Texas
West Texas
FDR Devotes Holiday to Speech Prep
President Thoosewelt spent New York's day at the White House study, working on his message to Congress. His only engagement was a meeting with Speaker Bankhead, as he pursues a full day of preparation.
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FDR
Washington
Thoosewelt
New York
Congress
White House
Spenker Bankhead
Car Plows Into House Moves Tot Bed in Crash
A car plowed into a house at 1225 Maly avenue on New Year’s Day at 6:45 AM, shifting a bed where Josep Jr. Sassano was sleeping. Deputy Sheriff Elton Cuda identified the driver as Nicholas J. Sassano. no further injuries reported.
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Josep Johnson
Jing
Stevenson Read
F& F Ude
Awaikening
Elton Cuda
Nicholas J. Sassano
Josep Jr
Maly Arene
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Petra Herrera
Enstacio Davila
GAR
Edward Neil
A.P
Hany New Weac
Lorraine Ripps
John Simon
Chief Kilday
Clift Porter
Brent
Roosevelt
John J. Pershing
Long Ince
Matin Craig
St, Louis
Mra Stalla de Woskbi
Jerry Olbrach
Henry Olbrach
Ibexar “Townsend Club
Wamtaly
Poe
Tot
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