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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1935
Page
1
A sprawling, garbled column blends comments on a vast gold hoard and currency fears with references to world leaders, theater plans, and a murder confession. It cites W J Ferris, Chief Justice Faghex, and various political fragments, interwoven with speculative remarks on inflation, national theater, and Hitler Youth.
San Antonio gambler Earl Chadwell, who halted operations in Bexar county, plans a new establishment at Seguin and alleges rival Lavernia racketeer E. Berry has earned about 7800 last week. Sheriff West warns of wider bookie activity as nearby towns may see similar setups.
Partly cloudy with scattered thunder enowners. Monday night and fues day. Lowest. temperature Monday Night about 4 degrees, highest Tuesday about 90 depress. Light to moderate southerly winds. Highest Sunday, 90, Lowest Mon day morning, 4: highest Monday, ahat 96. East Texas and West Texas sections noted with partial cloudiness and chances of showers.
A weather forecast by U S Weatherman J H Jarboe Leatlerthhunders says showers will end the long dry spell near San Antonio after a dry period with no measurable rain since Line 15. A high of 90 is expected Tuesday with scattered thunderstorms likely to pass, and no general rain expected locally.
A jury spent 46 hours restraining verdict before sentencing Stanley Wood of Talpa to 19 years for the murder of Fred Brown in Cattman County near Talpa on May 3. Wood’s defense pleaded for mercy.
A gun fight broke out on the Lake Charles waterfront between rival shoremen unions over the privilege to load a British steamship Quem City. Four workers were wounded, two critically, with pistols and knives used in hand to hand fighting. Governor Allen and Adjutant Fleming moved to mobilize state militia if needed.
In Chicago on July 1 a jilted man named Fabro shot two women, Jean 21 and Celia Favinous 24, as they tried to enter a church, then killed himself. The sisters were wounded and rushed to hospital. Fabro confronted them and demanded Jean accompany him before opening fire.
Reno reports actress Lila Lee and John R. Penny of Chicago were granted a divorce in Carson City on grounds of mental cruelty. The decree was issued in Nevada with both parties named and the marriage dissolved.
Reports from Bagdigh colliery in Bihar and Calcutta today confirm two explosions. The blasts lift the death toll to 52 with 82 miners injured, while other details remain unclear.
Detroit details show Jean Witlep known as Ultiur Wintes told McGrea that Howard Gardner Dickinson was killed after Perris tried to rob him. Dr. Kallman said the head shot likely caused death within a minute, with the second shot aimed to ensure death. Ferris alias Willett Schweizer, 26, gave statements after arrest, as detectives press questions continued about the events and the identity of the shooter.
Pickering of the Ages barber shop at 249 Broadway was attacked before a man known as Braswell intervened. A negro porter produced a knife, striking C. W. Braswell slightly before police arrived. Charges listed include aggravated assault and related fees.
William Randolph Hearst argues pacifism invites destruction as he warns that China’s absorption by Japan shows the peril of unprepared nations. He calls for unity and strong defense to prevent war and protect civilization.
In Galena authorities hold three suspects after riots near the Uri state end zinc mine. In Washington, President Roosevelt issues executive orders extending the National Labor Relations Board and the Textile Labor Relations Board until August 1, and keeping the Wagner act board for a month.
Washington report on July 1 notes the House vote against Roosevelt's request to abolish unnecessary utility holding companies by 1942. Debate ran over two and a half hours with widespread contention as representatives objected and argument shifted between administration aims and legislative constraints.
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