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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1935

Page

12

Affidavit Attacks Governor Pearson in Virgin Islands Probe

In Washington July 19 an affidavit reading governor Real M. Pearson of the Virgin Islands as tar, thief and hypersite was read to the senate panel probing his administration. Paul Yates continued testimony for charges against Pearson, naming a rum runner and criticising administrative personnel as a crowd of educated but inefficient greens.

Washington, D.C Real M. Pearson Virgin Islands Senate Pearson Paul Yates BE. G. Anson St. Paul's Frederiksteads St. Croix Ssheart Greentoms Lam & Man

Four Convictions Obtained at Court

Four defendants were convicted by Judge Charles J. Matthews in County Court at Law No. 2. Tom Higdon pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol and received three months in the county jail. Elden Dunman was found guilty of simple assault and fined costs. Bunman allegedly stabbed Aubrey Kern on March 12. Pola Bouiguex was fined for an aggravated assault in Elmona Mala. Jon Martine received ten days in jail for theft.

Pour Conficiaus Atle Charles J. Matthews Tom Higdon Elden Dunman Negra Thelma Drive Aimpla Bunman Aubrey Kern West Marlin Sh

Bexar Farms Earns 8450 From Cotton Exemption Pool

Bexar county cotton farmers totaling 440 surrendered 312070 pounds under 1934 exemption certificates for sale through the national surplus fair exemption pool. County Farm Agent Fred W. Mally says producers still holding 1934 certificates can sell in 1935 or use them for this year’s crop. those wishing to join the 1935 pool must sign trust agreements by noon July 20.

Bexar County Hin National Cotton Fred W. Maly Mally

City News Dance at Touderize Hall This Wednesday

Town notices announce a music event at Twilight hall featuring Twilight. Admission thirty cents, with extra charges for adults and children. The piece notes Wednesday evening arrangements and local venue details.

Ethiopia and Italy face unsettled Abyssinian dispute

Reports from Addis Ababa to London and Rome describe Italy pressing for an immediate convening of the League of Nations councils as Mussolini gathers Black Shirt units for East Africa. Britain pledges peaceful measures while Italy maintains its rigid demand amid mounting mobilizations in Naples and Naples ports.

Addis Ababa Foreign Ministry Fthionia Italy League of Nations Rome East Africa Nuye Thean Benito Mussolini London Abyssinia League of Natons Conciliation Committee Great Britain Anthony Eden Teague of Nations Fionse of Commons Iritain Eden Naples Belvedere Mussolini Colombe

Fee Accuses FDR of Broken Pledges

Representative Dewey Short of Missouri called on the rules committee for swift action on the baton resolution urging a joint session to address what he termed broken promises by President Roosevelt. He argued the New Deal history shows repudiation of sacred pledges and warned of dangerous risks from inexperienced advisors.

Washington, D.C Dewey Short Missour Roostvelt Congress Short Petterson Jackson Mslen

Rexford Tugwell Turns 44 Amid Public Roles

Dr. Rexford Guy Tugwell is 44 years old today. Born in Sinclairville, he pursued higher education and a professorship in phonomics at Columbia University before introducing Roosevelt to public service in 1932. He currently serves as water secretary of agriculture.

Washington Rexford Guy Tugwell Tugwell Sinclairville Columbia Raymond Meley Troosevelt

Mexican air chief leaves San Antonio field for Brownsville

Col Huberto Pierro chief of the Mexican air service and Maj Robert Kauch of Brooksfield departed Brooks Field for Brownsville on Wednesday. Pierro will continue to Mexico City leaving Kauch at the border. Both fliers survived the trip, with a note on a separate sale ad listing $5.80 and up in the light classifieds.

Mexico S. A Huberto Pierro Mexican Air Servke Robert Kauch Brooksfield Brownsville Colmsl Pierro Mexico Gly Major Kauch

Hunt Everglades for Missing Woman

Sheriff Lawrester today called for volunteers to search the edge of the Everglades for Mrs. F. H. Evarts 81 who has been missing since Friday night when her brother F. H. Chesebro 85 left to get help to free their stalled wagon Chesebro was rescued later after wandering four days in swamplands

Everglades Pam Reach Sherff W. J. Lawrestee Torough F. H. Evarts F. H. Chesebro Chesebro Lata

Film director charged with assault by former Broadway actress

New York July 19 Miss Nolan a former Broadway showgirl filed a $500000 suit in Supreme Court against Edward J Mannix Hollywood film director alleging multiple beatings over years. She claims Mannix attacked her in Los Angeles and later at a New York hospital and used influence to block her work for years.

Mary Nolan New York Jeff Buly— Mary Nolat Frank Tinney Edward J. Manns Hollywood Supreme Court Mannix Ambassador Hotel Los Angeles Good Samaritan Hospital

Artesian Gardens Incorporation Battle Dims in Bexar County

Judge Woodhull rejected a petition to order another incorporation election for Artesian Gardens saying boundaries must change substantially before any new vote. The suburb, incorporated in 1934 and reincorporated in spring, faced conflict over rapid successive incorporations affecting county.

Artesian Gardens Taganchurh Frost Woodhull Paul J. Kileny Criminal District Attorney Tess Aytesian Gardens Woorhull Kilday Bexar County

Hold up gang nabbed in Newark

Twenty policemen battled a gang at the Hudson tube station today. They shot one man and captured the assailants, including a woman. Two truckloads of radio tubes and factors were recovered.

Newark N.S Hudson

Maharajah's Trouble Tangles Nancy Miller In Vegas?

The text describes Nancy Miller, a Seattle girl, entangled with her husband the Maharajah of Indore. A Grand hotel slot machine scandal and accusations of a dowry tied to his income are mentioned. The piece notes the Maharajah was deposed by the British in 1948 and hints at marriage troubles spanning years.

Coast Nice France Nquey Miller Seattle Marrisk Nancy Nive Monte Bagle Maharanes Grand Hotel Tettery Hosband Imaharajah

Heat Worse Than Jail Cell Heat Worse Than Jail Cell

In Rockport on July 10 a young inmate escaped from a jail cell during lunch, assaulted the jailer at the doorway, and fled back to the cell. After a brief melee he apologized, was returned to confinement, and now awaits state officers. Clothing was torn and the cell suffered damage.

Rockport

Wardens Robbed Report Leads to Police Investigation

A thief reportedly snatched a pistol from a doorway outside a building near the courthouse on Tuesday. Police are investigating the incident involving Melvin Williams and the state game wardens, with details remaining unclear.

Melvin Willams Wsaula

Suspected ship loot gang rounded up by justice agents

Three men including Tum-Taner were taken into custody by justice agents yesterday in connection with the Monte Carta gambling ship robbery. Names withheld pending further arrests. authorities expect more detentions as the gang is believed to include up to nineteen members.

Los Cus Department of Justice Amarent Lane Beach

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