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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1939

Page

10

Tanker Essea Baytown Rescues Survivors After Bermuda Storm

Survivors of a ten hour siege aboard the Bermuda bound Cavalier are being evacuated to hospitals after a fierce Atlantic storm sank the vessel 300 miles southeast of Cape May. Three crewmen and two passengers are missing. Rescue efforts continued as the tanker Essea Baytown plus navy support battled high seas and cold weather.

New York Esea Baytown Khorzar Imperial Cavalier Morehan Eso Baytown Standard Company of New Jersey John &. Bayilss Coash Gard Atlantic Ocean Cape May N. J Erle Donald W. Miller Lincoln Nek J. Gordon Noakes New York Auction Company Robert Spence Cavalier's Miller Woakes George Ingham Edna Watson Bermuda Nelte Tucker Smith Charles Talbot Brookline Masa Alderson Nell

Prolific burglaries hit city households in one day

In a large raid, burglars robbed Bert C. Calvin of 141 East Gramercy price of silverware jewelry and clothing valued around 4000 while the family was away. An intruder escaped in a car parked nearby at A. F. Bens 2121 South Flores Street before police found jewelry valued at 50 missing. Three youths confessed to Jimmie Marshall ice ula lon thefts in Corpus Christi raids, with 25 dollars taken. Numerous other home burglaries were reported, including items from Gowen, Hernandez, Taylor, Hale mond, Morland, Gantech, Mrs. Geargia Scott, Miss Jett, and others.

Bert C. Calvin East Gramercy Pallce.t A. F. Bens South Flores Street Sian Iuto Trent Bens Joan Ab Taié Commission Company Bouth Gan Jimmie Marshall New Braunfils Avenue San Antonio A. L. Gowen Deake Avenue Concepcion Hernandez Rogers Street Igither Taylor Wingate Avenue Richard Halemondo Furr Drive Morland Madison Sheet D. A. Gantech Grabe Road Gearsgia Scott South Str. Mary Mra A. W. Hobson Sixth Street C. Evans San Angelo Highland Park School South New Braunfels Hammond Avenues Lopes Booth Navidad Street

Settlement Looms in Will Contest at Racine

In Racine Wisconsin the will conflict involving Maybelle Havlick Sidley proceeded with the hearing postponed to Wednesday as attorneys conference in Judge J Allan Simpson's chambers. The case centers on breaking the will of Mrs Maybelle Havlick Sidley amid ongoing legal action. The outcome hinges on the probate court's interpretation and potential changes to the matriarch's testament. The Rohans appeared to contest, citing invalidity and testator intent while awaiting further judicial direction. The court session paused after a weekend recess to prepare for continued arguments and any required rulings.

Racine Wis Jay Havlick Sidley Maybelle Havlick Sidley J. Allan Simpson Ty. Sume

Texan Killed Four Hurt in 4 Car Crash Near Gladewater

Local four car collision five miles south of Gladewater on the Kilgore road left Travia Tiles Jones, 20, dead and eight others injured. Two cars collided at a stop and hill, and two additional vehicles crashed into the wreckage. four were seriously hurt while others suffered minor injuries.

Gladewater Jin Travia Tiles Jones Auromotivo Orna Yeset Tonday Gladewater-Kilgore

Weather and steel output notes mix of news brief

Weather forecast notes unsettled weekend with rain. Skies clear to partly cloudy, temperatures near 60s, rain totaling about 0.18 inches Sunday night through Monday. Jarbos predicts cooler highs, mid 50s by midweek. News note reports steel industry operations dip to 51.2 percent capacity this week from 52.7, with month and year comparisons.

Antonia Witter Visilor Porecaster J Jerboe Eye Jarbos New York American Iron and Steel Institute

Mine explosion kills ninety two in Japanese coal mine

Tokyo reports one of the worst mine disasters with 92 miners killed in an explosion at the Onurs coal mine near Fukuoka. Recovery of bodies completed today as rescue operations concluded.

Ray Cote Tokio Yan Onurs Fukuoks Leat Ray Boston Jan Mt. Washington New Hampshire

Gertie the Skunk Too Tame and Too Strong

Robert Budlong reports a domestic incident at Bi park involving Gertrude a skunk who befriends anyone and settles near the captain's doorstep. He recalls going downstairs at night to discard refuse and discovering Gertrude was there proving her notable strength and bold behavior in the park today.

Banta Fe Jon Robert Budlong Af Atorro National Monument Skunk Budlong Gertrude Thors Qertrune

Waste and extravagance charged in Texas school system

A state education board report cites general waste by the Texas House investigating committee, accusing misused funds and overpaid travel and book purchases. The document notes Miss Eagar Allen Wilson’s salary without service and excessive textbook orders amid criticism from ex Governor Allred. Also mentions the Gois and Mrs Charles Luddes arriving in England for St Taglebert, France.

Austin State Department of Education House of Representatives Boland Bond Fairfield Alfred Petgch Fredericksburg Marvin London Montague Virgil A. Pielden Mont Pleasant Eagar Allen Wilson Cassorys James V.allred LINDY England T.ympne Goi Mia Charles A. Luddes Lynne St. Taglebert France

Trial of Tar Chat Waits on Mann Trial in Texas

Mann signals willingness to return for the Frank Bushick theft case tied to a personal property assessment racket. Dallas to Los Angeles extradition talks set, with Deputy Sheriffs Joann Kleventingen and Mike Rule to escort him back to San Antonio as February 20 trial date approaches.

B. Richard Mann Ionit Frank Bushick Urs Los Angeles John Shoot Sher Joan Kleventingen Mike Rule San Antonio Shook Austin Lee O'Trantel Bushick Jrs W. W. McCrory Leroy Jeffers L. C. Githinger E.B. Simenons Jb. 9 Gittinger Mant Bushirker Sun. Antonio West Texas Crimins Wowtt Frank Bushick Jr Joe Gregoor Ralph Giraud Paul Jnnes Pat Viola Tax Department Bushick Jr

Erin OBrien Moore Burned In Fire On Stage

New York January 3 Miss Erin OBrien Moore actress sustained severe burns when her gown ignited from a carelessly thrown match while dining with Jack Pulaski in a restaurant. Doctors said facial burns were not serious but leg injuries were severe. The incident occurred last night and notes say she is the wife of drama editor Mark Barron.

New York Erin O'Brien- Moore Juniay Jack Pulaski Mark Barron Associated Press Younes

Mexico Expropriation Push Threat to Oil Firms

President Lazaro Cardenas in an exclusive interview with International News Service warns British and American oil owners that Mexico may sign long term contracts with Germany Italy and Japan to sell expropriated oil if compensation is not rapidly agreed. He portrays his government as powerfully socialist and nationalistic, seizing foreign oil properties and distributing land to peasants while shaping Mexico's future leadership and policy.

Mexico Amerian Prudent Lazaro Cardenas H. R. Knickerbocker Norsigh International News Service H. R Mexico City Lazaro Cardenas United States Great Britain Cardenas Germany Italy Japan Nalea Aspardle Wangectlon U. S Kerbocker Mpllelt R Cardenas West

Pappy evasive on horse racing bill during state debate

Governor Lee O Daniels said no legislator has filed a bill to legalize horse racing and would not back any measure that ties the state to crime. Representative Hailey Ragsdale of Trockett pledged a relegalization bill, while O Daniels maintained racing could not be linked to crime.

Austin Lee Q Daniél Hailey Ragsdale Trockett Mnewomen Odeniel McNutt Manila Paul V. McNutt Indochina Singapore

Rumors of German unrest unsettling Europe in June dispatch

Confidential reports from London indicate internal discontent in Germany could push Hitler toward a drastic outside coup instead of expansion. Markets slid as German bonds dropped, while Swiss border guards were boosted amid rumors of Austrian troop movements and Swiss mobilization discussions. Dutch financiers sought dollars as a safe haven amid global unease.

London INS Germany Austria Berliny Berne

Evacuation Ordered as Civil War Forces Advance on Barcelona

Citizens near Barcelona flee as Spanish government orders full mobilization and evacuees head toward France. The Omaha cruiser stands by in Villedrandre ready to evacuate Americans, with about 100 civilians and 50 wounded veterans among those leaving. Government moves include trenches around the city and a plan to relocate Barcelona’s civilian population while defense needs are prioritized.

United States Barcelona Villedrandre France Spain Aericans Pilipinos London Spr Jose Miale Madrid-Valencia Ane Hounerd Catalonia Francisco Francs Lormies Barcelone

Mexico presidential race items drift from cabinet reshuffle

MERIGO CITY Jan 28 Five candidates are named for the 1940 Mexican presidency after last week's government resignations. The list includes Manuel Avila Camacho who held the war ministry and is viewed as leaning conservative, Francisco Mugica a former public works minister, and Rafael Sanchez Tapia who led the federal district military zone and is described as moderate.

Merigo Gity Manuel Avila Camacho Dom Francisco Muglea Rifael Sanchez Tapia Federn

Army Veteran of 3 Campaigns Dies in San Francisco

San Francisco obituary notes the death of Mai Elmer KE Lockard, 75, a retired army officer who served in the Philippine islands and China and with the American expeditionary forces in France during World War I. He died after a long illness at Letterman General Hospital.

San Francisco Mai Elmer Ke, Lockard Philippine Islands China France

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