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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1936

Page

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Shooting of Regad Maned Powell in Montgomery

Jan 27 reports from Montgomery and Birmingham detail governor Rich Graves reviewing Capt. Polder's account of Powell’s shooting. Officers were praised for duty, with Capt. Smith and Deputy Eagar Blackock noted after Powell was knifed by a negro during a struggle over a pistol. Authorities, including Governor Bibb Greer, continue inquiries into the nine Beatisborn defendants and the deputy sheriff’s shooting as Powell’s condition remains critical.

Montgomery Ala Rich Graves Polder Powell Bentistaro Smith Guardy Eagar Bialock Birmingham Frito Bibb Greer Porgell Neers Ittormeys J. Street Sandinn Hirmingnany Rm Decatur

Record Cold Grips Nation As Thaw Fades

Ice from the Reekies to the Atlantic locks the nation in a week of core weather with sub zero temps forecast across vast regions. Ten more deaths raise the toll to 235. property damage climbs with Indiana orchard losses and frost ruin of crops. Traffic on the Chicago river is paralyzed by the worst freeze of 1918.

Chicago Jai Montana Nashville Devil's Lake Midwest Texas Southland Florida Rocky Mountains New England Somornow Indiana Ghio River

Morrison Chosen for Federal Reserve Board Nominees

President Roosevelt named six of seven new Federal Reserve Board members, with Morrison of San Antonio chosen for a ten year term. The board will take office February 1 and include two current members. Eccles was not designated as head though expected to be chairman. The group gains broad powers over banking, potentially expanding reserve requirements and shaping open market policy.

Washington, D. C Presigent Roosevelt Federal Reserve Board Marriner &, Becks Utah Senate Joseph A. Broderick New York City M. B Szynttak Chicago Ronald Ransom Georgia Joh K. McKee Ohio Beralbare Evertit

Ex-Kaiser 77 Delays Fete in Respect to King George

Doorn in the Netherlands marks Kaiser Wilhelm II turning 77 with a quiet family observance. Birth anniversary was postponed to Friday to honor his cousin King George V of England. Limited public contact and heightened seclusion keep the former ruler mostly out of sight, despite renewed rumors of monarchist ambitions.

Doorn Netherlands Wilhelm J Bobensillem Germany King George of Englan

Chamber Receives Notes From Afar

The Chamber of Commerce received a letter from Felix Baumann of Berlin asking for a Centen nial celebration program and photos of San Antonio. He plans to publish German articles about Texas history and publicity. From London, John Curtis of the Royal Empire Society requested information and photographs for a 2200 mile Texas tour.

Chamber of Comerce Max Gay Felix Baumann Berlin-Wiltherwood San Antonio Baumann London England John Curtis Royal Fanpire Society Texas Curtis

Col H L Landers Talk on Historical Landmarks

H L Landers will speak on Historical Landmarks as an invitation program of the Technical club Tuesday at the Blue Bonnet hotel per Carl W Evans secretary.

Landers H. L. Landers As & Invet Technical Ely D. Dy Tueday Blue Bonnet ‘Hotel Carl W. Evans

Pleasantepe Adex Capsule Health Claim

Pleasantepe aids in Adex with each capsule containing 6 600 units of a factor to boost general resistance. Vitamin A and Vitamin D3 are included to offset lunching gaps, sourced from liver oils. Squibb markets Adex manufactured since 1880s.

Squibb E. R. Squibb Sona

State Supreme Court Upholds Net Income Tax

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of the corporate net income tax aimed at funding unemployment relief. The ruling preserves the tax as designed to yield many millions for relief programs.

Penn State Philadelphia Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Tourist Court Fire Destroys Cabins and Vehicles

More than 50 guests fled the Beverly lodges after a fire at Burr and Austin roads spread from a garage, destroying cars owned by multiple residents. Damage estimated at $12,000. A house cat and seven others perished. The fire started from an electrical incident. night clerk warned guests to evacuate as firefighters fought the blaze. Also: Japan reports 17 miners dead and 28 missing after a mine fire near Fukoka.

Beve ‘Erly Burr Austin Arly Alamo Heights Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Killene

Mexican Women Seize Calles Hacienda Santa Barbara

Two hundred Mexican women from ten communities seized the Santa Barbara hacienda owned by former president Plutarco Calles on the road to Pueblo. They sent a commission to General Calles proposing to establish a workers' cooperative on the estate, marking a rare direct action by Mexican women.

Mexico Plutarco Ilias Galles Santa Barbara Pueblo General Calles Santa Barbata Eurose Aald

Sino Students Riot Anew in Shanghai District

A student agitation in the Jessfield district sparked fresh rioting as hundreds clashed with police. About scores of combatants were injured when a crowd of around 1000 stormed a police station near the international settlement, abducted officers, and manhandled others.

Sino Shanghai Marie Jessfield China International ‘Settlement

Leery or Bruno Quiz in Trenton Inquiry

An inquiry in Trenton involving Jere Leery or Bruno Quiz is under discussion with Governor Harold G Hollmar saying he will not block a legislative investigation. County prosecutor Anthony Hauck Jr. plans to confer with Attorney General David Witent as the Republican majority weighs political risks and the party’s presidential prospects.

Trenton Tuna Richart David T. Witent Werr Nanders

Third Roosevelt Dance Planned in San Antonio

A third President Roosevelt Birthday Ball was announced for San Antonio, to be held Thursday at 4 am in the Labor Temple ballroom under the trades council. A per person charge will be sent to President Roosevelt and proceeds go toward the event. Two additional halls were planned at the Gunter and Plaza hotels with Mark Rogers Band at the Gunter and Ewen Hall at the Plaza.

Bencfis San Antonio Haffner San Antonio TF Ballrood Gunter and Plaza Mark Rogers Wis Gunter and Ewen Hall Plaza

Central Texas Climate Forecast Keeps Cold Shot In Place

The Associated Press reports a cold wave grips Central Texas with snow and sleet, forecasting temperatures as low as 20s in cities from El Paso to Houston. Readings include Dallas 20, Fort Worth 21, Lubbock 18, Beaumont 39, Corpus Christi 47, with rain, sleet, and overcast skies widespread.

Treas Central Traay Gulf Coast Rio Grande Alley Trevelng Rio Grande Valley South Texas Palestine Houston Beauntons Corsicana Minitown Shennan Baris Amanita Wichita Falls Abilene Dallas del Rio el Paso Austin Corsicans San Angelo Beaumont Botwer Brownsville Lubbock Waco Galveston Corpus Christ Toaitch Winter Garden Corpus Christi

Kirby Confers With Talmadge In Anti Tipasevclt Meeting

ATLANTA Jan 27 John B. Kirby co sponsor with Governor Eugene Talmadge of the Moron convention of Anti Tipasevclt Democrats said the January 29 meeting aims to consider the plight of Democracy rather than to offer a presidential candidate The wealthy Texas lumberman was in Atlanta to confer with the governor on final plans of the convention expected to draw delegates from southern and border states Kirby heads the Southern Committee to Uphold the Constitution.

Kirby Talmadge Atlarta John B. Kirby Eugene Talmadge Texas Atlanta Mus Southern Committee

Three Firms Indicted on Arms Embargo Conspiracy

A New York grand jury indicted Curtiss-Wright Export, Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor, Barr Shipping, and four individuals for conspiring to violate the arms embargo act and defraud U.S. customs. Alleged secret export of 15 machine guns and airplanes to Bolivia during the Chaco dispute cited among charges. Names include John A. Allard, Clarene Webster, Samuel J. Ablow, Robert R. Barr, with Curtiss-Wright Export and Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Co. as defendants.

Nsw York Tadge Robt T. Patterson Bolivia Chaco Curtiss- Wright Fixport Corporation Curtiss Aeroplane Aid Motor Company Tie Barr Shipping Carteratan John A. Allard Curtise-Wheat Export Clarene W. Webster South America Samuel J. Ablow Robert R. Bar

Four Injured on San Antonio Streets

Four persons were treated in San Antonio hospitals Monday for injuries from auto accidents Sunday night. John Giger, 7 of 142 South Alamodre, was struck on Madison street. Frank Cadena, 33 of 515 Vera Cruz street, was struck near Alazan Creek and South Laredo. J My Geniffler, 300 Leigh treat, was struck at Went Commerce and South Alamo. Mrs J J Branscom, 3, of 710 Camden Street, treated at Nix hospital for injuries from a collision on South Flores.

San Antonio John Giger Madison Street Frank Cadena Vera Cruz Street Alazan Creek South Laredo Puree J. My Geniffler Leigh Treat J. J. Branscom Camden Street Nix Hospital Binck South Flores Street

Heiress Weds Argentine Heiress in Armonk Ceremony

Lorraine Manville Gould, heiress to a substantial fortune, married Argentine counterpart Don Ricardo Aldan yesterday in Armonk. Aldan, once president of the Bank of Buenos Aires, has ties to La Preps Ma visther. Gould was previously divorced in 1993 from Clarence Grild.

Anbestus Fortis Caemile Aldan Argentina

Woman to Lecture on Stars at Local Home

Mrs George B Moore will give a lecture on constellations at the home of Mrs H C Carter in Ha Tavior. The date appears misread as Wednesday.

George B. Moore H.C. Carter

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