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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1935

Page

3

Handwriting debates in Lindbergh ransom case

Testimony on handwriting continues with experts asserting Bruno Hauptmann wrote the ransom notes and Fisch could not. prosecution details focus on unique letter forms and a single sheet of paper. The defense hints Fisch may have copied Hauptmann’s script, while witnesses discuss note origins and letter characteristics.

Hauptmann S Popt Hauptmannn Tyrrell Popé Lie St 14 Germany Stewdersey Fisch Heupt- Mann Ranson Albert S. Osborn el- Gridge W. Stein Taperm Hrupt- Mand Bronx Hauptmasin Sven Ostorn Stein New York Def State Perls Lindbergh Lie Wale San Juan Texas Rio Grande Valley Texas Citrus Growers League

Girl Lost 45 Years Found With Indians

Mare Gillespie, missing at age 2 from near Thessalon, Ontario, has been found living with an indigenous group near Hodson Bay. Officials say she appears to have been abducted and raised by nomadic people, with her brother investigating leads after a woodsman reported a woman resembling her speaking to an aviator last summer. The tale aligns with longstanding disappearance narratives and raises questions about the child’s true origin and guardianship.

Shalon Ont Usi Fortor Mare Gillespie Indlare Hodson Bay Thessalon Om the Jara

Texas Crops Grow Slightly in 1935 Report

Texas figures from the federal crop report show 41400 acres planted in 1935 up 1 percent from 1934. The indicated yield per acre is 225 bushels, compared with 208 bushels in 1934.

Texas Popeye Len Willixely Federal Department of Agriculture

Mission Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Gustave Edward Rome marked their 50th wedding anniversary in Mission Texas They have lived in the Mission community since 1908 He is 72 and she is 67 They wed in St James Parish Louisiana on January 12 1885 The Romes helped establish early Mission life and built one of the first two houses in 1910

Mission Texas Gustave Edward Rome Romes Rome St James Parish Louisiana Ube Mistian

Foregagts on bold case favor UO Washington

Forecasters in Washington predicted the Supreme Court would rule conservatively to uphold the New Deal act canceling the gold clause in about 69 billion dollars of securities. The group warned of possible drastic steps, including a constitutional amendment, if the decision favored the government being adverse to the gold clause. Representative Quinn urged Congress to fix the dollar’s gold content and fineness to prepare for any adverse ruling.

Washington D, C Dan H— W al Washington Supreme Court Steys Congress Quinn Democrat Pennsylvania Houzeveldt Con Brest

Stockbrokers appeal ruling on gold bonded notes

The Amsterdam Stock Brokers Association appeals to the Supreme Court after an appellate ruling on Royal Dutch and Batavia Petroleum bonds. The case centers on payment in gold coin versus gold value and where interest is payable, with thousands signing petitions in Amsterdam urging further review.

Hague Netherlands Amsterdam Stock Brokers’ Association New York Amsterdam Batavia Petroleum Holland Supreme Court Stock Book Association

Fourth Cannery Planned in Weslaco Valley

The Dolinwn Cannings Company, operating in Arkansas and Colorado, will establish a tomato canning plant in Weslaco Texas. The firm will contract with growers to harvest tomatoes and launch large growing projects in the Lower Rio Grande valley. Weslaco chamber officials announced final decisions to locate the plant here. Previous large crop operations in the Line valley were noted.

Valley Weslaco Texas Lower Rio Grande Valfey Hillalgo . Com Dolinwn Cannings CoMpany Arkansas Colorado Chamber of Commerce

Department Store Executives Predict Boom at NRA Meeting

More than 500 department store executives gathered in New York for the National Retail Dry Goods Association’s 24th annual convention. Sol A. Rosenblatt urged preparation for a rebirth of public enthusiasm, signaling optimism for the year ahead. REMUTY SHOP ROBBED. Mrs. B. Johnson, operator of a parlor at 318 North St. Mary’s, reported a Tuesday morning break-in. Police are investigating.

New York Sol A. Rosenblatt NRA Aaid B. Johnson North St. Mary's Asreel Front AM Investipal- Ni

Mystery Witnesses Land With Detective In Lindbergh Case

Three mystery witnesses arrived in Brooklyn aboard a speck cutter meeting the liner Ile de France and were immediately driven away in a car. Detective Arthur Johnson supervised the arrival amid police plans to expedite their hearings in the Lindbergh baby slaying trial, with identities kept secret.

New York Arthur Johnson Sug’ Cree Bruno Richard Heuptmann Brooklyn Ile de France New Jersey

Revenge Plot Tied to Ukranian Priests in New York

In federal court New York Jan 15 an alleged plot to avenge Ukranian starvation of 6000 was revealed. Father M D Podolsky and Mrs Helen Dobush Lotofsky faced trials for impersonating a WW II era secret service agent to seize papers from Boris Said, wealthy oil broker and Roosevelt confidant. Priest Thomas H Tracy testified he overheard two White Russians discussing Said as a Communist.

New York Soviet Russia M. D. Podolsky Helen Dobush-Lotofsky Ukraiian Women’s Lodge Dobush-Lotofsky Bondy Secret Service Boris’ Said Roosevelt Father Povolaky Triad Thomas H. Tracy Department of Justice Said Ilegally United States Dobush-Lotatsky Elsie F. Tymeten

Teachers Council to Hear Dr Roehl Review of Jeans Book

The San Antonio Teachers Council opens a series of weekly book reviews at 7 p m in the St Anthony Ballroom with Dr R F Roehl reviewing James Jeans Through Space and Time Other reviews follow including works by Sinclair Lewis Gaius Glynn Adkins and Allen Nevins among many authors and titles from 1924 to recent publications.

Teachers Council Roehl Jeans San Antonio Teacher Council St. Anthony Ballroom R. F. Roehl James Jeans Sinclair Lewis Laurence Ely Gaius Glynn Adkins Rascem T.watts Channing Pollock Marjorie Will Allen Nevins Grover Cleveland Alan of Sourage M. M. Harris Mary Ellen Chase Mary Peters Janie Baskin Luigi Pirandello Albert Hagemann Seleman Ibn Gabirol Ephram Frisch C. Wallace Clyde Hames P. Ameson Frederick C. Chaboi San Fernando Province of Texas E.G. Graham Samuel Rogers the Grove Gibbs Macdaniel

Crude Oil Output of U S Advances Across Regions

Tulsa dispatch reports U S oil output rose last week with gains in Oklahoma California Texas and the East Texas area. National production rose from about 2 205445 to 2 342 000 barrels daily with Oklahoma up to 843 175 barrels and California to 180 200 barrels. Texas increased to over 1 107 685 barrels while East Texas dipped from 431 428 to 422 000 barrels. Availability of a duplex on Fred ericksburg road offered at 2850 dollars under classification 19.

U. S Tulsa California Oil and Gas Journal Oklahoma Texas East

Solons Debate World Court in U S Senate

Washington January 15 Senate debate over whether the United States should sit in the World Court resumes with Senator Robinson leading the pro court side against opposition led by Borah and Johnson. Roosevelt will submit security legislation to Congress on Thursday detailing federal supervision of unemployment insurance old age pensions and medical plans with a 30 000 word committee report. pensions would range from 95 to 302 monthly in cities, compulsory coverage for low income workers would aid old age annuities, and a voluntary system would cover migratory farm workers.

Washington, D. C Senate Robinson Borah Johnson Roosevelt Congress Cee Blielble Sherri Ald

Posses Seek Escaped Inmates After Jail Break

In Angleton Texas on January 15 a posse scoured Brazoria County woods for Johnny Dade a condemned man and a companion who escaped from the county jail the night before. They reportedly sawed through a second floor jail cell and fled downstairs while a third accomplice alerted officers.

Angleton Texas Brazoria County Johnny Dade

Dallas Hotel Sale Restricted by Federal Court Injunction

In Fort Worth dated January 15, 193? an INS report states the Baker hotel in Dallas faced another restraint as a temporary injunction under section 77B of the U S bankruptcy act blocked the trustees mortgage holders committee from proceeding with the sale. A hearing was scheduled for January 23.

Fort Worth INS Baker Hotel Dallas Trst Mortgage Holders Committee Vom

Young Oklahoma first lady calls new governor’s mansion nice

Mrs. E W Marland, wife of Oklahoma’s newly inaugurated governor, described the state mansion as nice. She recently moved from Ponca City’s palatial home, noting she is one of the nation’s youngest first ladies at 34.

Oklahoma City E. W. Mareland Oklahoma Ponca Gily United States

Roosevelt Considering West Coast Trip For California Fair

President Roosevelt was believed to be planning a summer visit to the West Coast. Representative Burnham of California and A Devineon of San Diego invited the President to attend the California Painter International exposition.

Washington, D Roosevelt West Coast Burnham Republican

Fragmentary note on unknown tablets and laxative product

A jumbled OCR fragment mentions green tablets called Bubets and a laxative in four days. It references a druggist and names Sommers and Wigners Arig Rtores, but the text is unclear and lacks coherent context or dates.

Jane Ber Techn

Rumors of Hauptmann Confession Reported

New York circles quoted the New York Times story from Flemington New York about rumors Hauptmann may confess due to the weight of the state's evidence. Defense counsel denied the rumors and no deal was planned, with possible post verdict conversions naming others discussed.

New York The New ‘York Times Today Flemington N.Y Bruno Richard Hauptmann Cireles Madermann Edward J. .Feig Loyd Fisher Mphille Cally

Three New Names on Hidalgo County Water Board

Three new men joined Hidalgo county water district directorate after last week elections. A. F. Hendricks replaces D. H. H. Hartington in Mercedes district. Owen Cornell and L. H. Ramey were elected without opposition to Mission district seats, succeeding C. M. Lynch and F. P. Eckeroot who did not seek re election.

Edinburg Texas Jan Hidalgo County

Federal housing chief and Kennedy named to panels

Washington January 15 appointments of Federal Housing Administrator James A. Moffett and Joseph P. Kennedy to chair and other members of the Securities and Exchange Commission were approved today by the Senate Banking and Currency Committee.

Washington, B. C James A. Moffett Joseph P. Kennedy Federal Securities and Exchange Commission Enaite Banking and Currency Committee

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