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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1936

Page

2

Woman Killed En Route to San Antonio in Car Crash

Mrs A J Schalies of Houston died Monday after a motor accident near Echilberg. Her son H W Schalies, a Southern Pacific Railway employee, died minutes earlier at Santa Rosa infirmary. Five injured in the crash include Mrs Filla Louse Bel and Mr and Mrs H K Ricesteun of Kauston. Funeral services for Mrs Schalies set for 2 p m at Hagg and McCollum with interment in Seguin. son’s services to follow Tuesday. Survivors include four daughters, a widow, a son, and several siblings.

A. J. Schajies Houston Echilenberg Schiljee Shn Atitonta H.W. Schalies Southern W. W. Laubach Ab Seguin Martha McDonald H. D. Ringfiston E. J. Belk John D. Wilkensem F. P. Schales Prederica Schalies Clinton C. Brown O. D. Boss Bittins San Antonio Gnd

Poison Toothbrush in Murder Case In Romania

Bucharest police report a 19 year old beauty queen nicknamed Miss Romania was found dead under suspicious conditions. A toothbrush and other toilet articles were discovered near her body, suggesting a possible poison. Authorities originally suspected suicide but are reviewing evidence in the murder investigation.

Sucharnet Rumania Bucharest Yong Tita Grisi Marie Tasthbruch

First Lady Invited to South Texas Press Banquet in San Antonio

The South Texas Press Association invites Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt to attend their annual banquet in San Antonio on Friday April 14. Association secretary Fred Herndon extended the invitation.

Texas Press Group Franklin D. Roosevelt Mondis South Texas Pres Association San Antonio Fred Herndon Association

Town social notes show many wedding events and gatherings

Social column lists numerous parties and events in San Antonio including teas at Terrell Road homes, a bridal party luncheon at La Fonda, a Sunday wedding at St. Anthony Hotel with Jane Stone and Eugene Sanger, and numerous hostess groups hosting bridge, bunco, and Mexican luncheons. Friends travel from Dallas and Oklahoma City for weddings and showers. plans for upcoming Assembly dance and country club events are noted.

Aras’ Novich Freeman Wes St Anthony Jane Stone Eugene Kahn Sanger Dallas

Governor Landon Ready to Address Nation on Wednesday

January 27 Kansas Governor Alf Landon prepared a nationally broadcast address to mark Kansas founders day. He aims to present a sober plan for national recovery and stability, while facing keen scrutiny from supporters and critics alike.

Preka Alf AL. Landon Kansas Botdock Devall Ant

Allred Denies New Session Imminent

Austin dispatch reports Governor Allred denying an imminent new session as Texas legislators face a potential special meeting. A prepared statement attributed to the governor discusses pension funds and determining necessity for any session, with limited details remaining unclear.

Allred Austin Texas

Woman Fends Off Burglary at Local Shirt Shop

Grace Lawson, 40, of 320 Avendale, foiled a burglary at National Shirt Shop, 210 West Houston, early Monday. She heard breaking glass, entered the shop, saw a man with cash and shirts, and was assaulted as he fled toward Navarro Street. Lawson raised the alarm as the suspect escaped with a stack of shirts.

Houston Street Grace Lawson Avendie Lawson Houston North St. Mary's National Shirt Shop Hest Navarro Street JoNowrd Ares & Suspect

Devine Rites Held for Olive Ann Devine

Airs Olive Ann French Devine 78 of 618 Broadway died Sunday morning. Funeral at home Monday afternoon with Rev P B Hill officiating. She was daughter of James B French former San Antonio mayor and civic figure. Survived by daughter Mrs Sarah Devine Clarkson and several Devine relatives. interment at city cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

Olive Ann French Devine Broadway P. B. Hill Pasadena Calif Chty W. L. Cerrington W. W. Devine Jr Lamar Devine Palmer Clarason J. 0. Williams Malvern Simith

Tax Burden Versus Growth Hurdles In 1930s US Industry

A BBC Forbes daily fact critiques American taxation, noting rising demands on business. Citing 1934 figures from Walter Teagle of Standard Oil of New Jersey and A. P. Sloan of General Motors, it contrasts tax totals with per share dividends and argues the burden tracks the growth of taxes rather than policy aims.

BBC Forbes Finsnvial Weiler Thei A. P. Slown General Motors Ro Forhess

Funeral crowds fill Westminster hall for King George VI bier

Mourners in London thronged Westminster hall on the final day of the lying in state for King George VI, with more than 800,000 passing the catafalque. Crowds stretched along the Thames as Buckingham Palace prepared for funeral plans. Visitors from many nations joined dignitaries at Buckingham Palace and Paddington, while security and timing measures guarded the processions for tomorrow's service at Windsor and St George's Chapel.

London Gan Great Britain George VI Westminster Hall No. 10 Downing Street Herdhan Stanley Balci Beotland Yard Thames Edward Buckingham Palace Fort Belvedere Carol of Romania Dover Edward VII George Istory Catafalque Buckingham Monatchary Baldwin Belgium Denmark France Italy Scotland Yars WAL Paddington Station King George Windsor United States West‘minster Ted Windsor St. George's Chapel Winelear Mill Tayal Prince Paul of Yugoslavia Duke of Kent Orlegulian Lin Liverpool Street Bare Konstantin v Newrath Netherlands Albert Lebrun

Mob Held From Girl Slay Hero? Fresno Arraignment

Fresno Calif Jan 22 mob threats forced extreme precautions as officers hurried accused child killer Ellen M Stone from Folsom prison toward Premo for arraignment on a first degree murder charge. Stone, held for safekeeping after arrest, is accused in the killing of 11 year old Mary Laurie Stammer, daughter of a prominent attorney. District Attorney Dan F Conway said Stone confessed citing a grudge. Public feeling surged after his arrest last week as Stone faced heavy guard and swift return to prison.

Fresno Calif Felsom Premo Frank Trax Ellen M. Stone Stone Mary Laurie Stammer Folsom Dan F Conway

Soviet Dooms Five Jap Inspired Spies

Khabarovsk reports five men condemned to death by a Soviet military tribunal for espionage tied to Japanese advised Manchukuo. Sixteen other defendants received prison terms as part of the alleged spy ring. Executions to be by firing squad.

Khabarovsk Russia Fay Esatern Manchukuo McCount

Moro Castle Appeal Loom Over Sentencing of Officials

New York officials and executives of the New York and Cuba Mail Steamships face possible prison terms up to ten years and fines of ten thousand dollars after a federal court jury convicted acting Captain William F. Warms chief engineer Eben B. Abbott and executive vice president Henry C. Cabaud of negligence in the Moro Cradle disaster. The company and its attorney George Z. Medalie will seek to set aside the verdict or appeal, with Judge Murch Hulbert set to pronounce sentences Tuesday.

New York Uner Willam F. Warms Eben B. Abbott Henry C. Cabaud New York and Cuba Mail Steamships Company

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