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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1935
Page
10
The article surveys Mussolini and Britain as they prepare for possible conflict. It notes Italy and Ethiopia clashes, British naval buildup, and Japan’s literacy edge. It reflects on education in Japan, technology claims, and political commentary, ending with Milford Mass death notice of editor Leahy.
Evelyn Smith a 47 year old burlesque dancer confessed after hours of questioning that she strangled Ervin Lang with a rope at her North Side apartment. She said she and her Chinese handyman Harry Jung placed the body in a trunk and dumped it near Hammond Indiana, with the legs and torso found later near Munster. She claimed a $500 motive from Lang's widow Mrs Dunkel and that Jung helped transport the trunk across state lines. The confession was recorded in shorthand with a typewritten formal statement planned.
Curtis J. Tennyson a farm hand from Cash Arkansas pleaded guilty yesterday in Bay County to attempting to extort 2000 dollars from Mrs. Pearl Dunham of Flint Michigan. He admitted writing a death threat to the widow of a General Motors executive during arraignment.
President Roosevelt sketches a coin with a doughnut motif and a one mill piece, Morgenthau confirms both designs. The plan aims to fit coins into citizens pockets, with debates on cent, mill, and copper options and concerns over aluminum sources and Mellon interests shaping policy.
Washington D C officials announce federal aid for the Lower Colorado river project in Texas. Public Works Administrator Ickes signs contracts with the Lower Colorado River Authority for 10.5 million in revenue bonds and a 3 0 percent grant of 4.5 million, plus a second interior department contract of 5 million for flood control and irrigation. President Roosevelt also earmarks 2.03 million in loans and grants for 33 federal projects, with PWA revolving fund support for 1.3365 million on additional items.
Bexar county Commissioners Court refused to provide office space for repeal advocates of the Dean law noting the courthouse should be neutral ground. Commissioner Robert F Uhr said public meetings could be arranged in courtrooms but no office space would be offered. Frost, Woodhull and others signed letters to Martin Wright expressing support for the movement.
Dispatches from Istanbul report 30 policemen and a number of civilians killed in Meshed following a government order to replace traditional hats. Reports, aligned with a Tass synthesis, suggest the incident may be linked to a separate Moscow note from July 21.
In Peoria Wisconsin Jul 50 Ania for women trial for the last slaying of Mildred Hallmark unfolded with witness Gam Sprinkle recounting hunting and fishing trips with Gerald Thompson. Hundreds of women packed the court delaying opening as defense attorney Ben Thurmatt questioned the witness about Thompson’s sex life and nude photos with women, noting a 1934 resolution to take a different partner weekly.
Red tape over a passport today temporarily delayed Wiley Post plans to fly to Seattle Alaska and Siberia. Officials in San Francisco must confirm if he can secure necessary credentials for the flight with Mrs Post northward amid a previous passport expiration.
Rumors float in Chicago that Samuel Insull might have his pensions restored by the utility groups he once controlled. At his resignation his chairmanships yielded 600 dollars annually from each of Commonwealth Edison Propics Gas Light and Coke Public Service Company of Northern Winds and 3000 dollars from Peoples Gas. While in Europe and facing extradition, critics questioned the benefits and he was dropped from the plan. George Ramsey, vice chairman, declined to comment, saying it is up to the boards.
An early morning collision at South Presa and Villita streets left Mexican pushcart dealer Sylvester Carros, 63, dead from a crushed chest at Robert B. Green hospital. Two students Miss Maxine Whitehurst and Miss Margaret Calloway, both 19 or 21, were hospitalized with injuries. Witnesses say a white taxi and a black taxi collided with another car, the cab burning and hitting the pushcart. Driver Fisher was arrested for negligent homicide after police investigated with officers Mitchell and Cannon.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a new 275 million tax package backed by President Roosevelt seeking wider wealth distribution. It adds ten inheritance and gift taxes, raises individual and corporate taxes, and restricts corporate deductions. Republican critics promise a minority report arguing it won’t balance the budget. Also noted is a Texas exchangers encampment in Santa Ana with officers to be elected.
Youths at a Garnett camp revolted breaking quarantine as ten workers clashed with officers near town outskirts last night. County Attorney Merle Loughridge said camp guards would be treated the same as youths if any further quarantine breaches occur. Eight youths were arrested. seven released on suspended 60 day terms, one jailed awaiting today’s hearing for leaving camp to visit a centerfield on Garnett's baseball team.
Washington reports that Democratic leaders expect a three month session in 1936 with little major legislation. They aim to pass routine appropriation bills and push most work to next year’s campaign as members head home to fishing grounds and districts.
Julius Kingsberg of Interstate Tebaccn, based in Neo sty Missouri, obtained a temporary restraining order against state Comptroller Geers Sheppard to block action under the cigarette tax enforcement law. Judge Sarah T. Hughes set a hearing for tomorrow to show cause why a permanent injunction should not be granted, with Dallas and Travis authorities involved.
Athens Texas July 30 police chief Homer Williams said officers pursued a missing four year old daughter of a local worker abducted from a hotel last night. A massive search by state police and volunteers followed the alarm about 1 am as the family reported the child missing after a late drive home.
Higher temperatures were in prospect for San Antonio and in the city as showers moved eastward. U S Meteorologist J Jarhor predicted thermometers would rise to the gd degree work Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Monday's high was Si degrees. Dry southerly breezes will lower humidity and San Antonians, despite 94 degrees listings, may not feel the heat so keenly. Mostly sinking skies are forecast for the next two days.
A typhoon shattered Formosa today, causing severe property damage as it moved toward China. Communications were disrupted and the extent of damage was not yet clear, with many houses destroyed in populated areas and plantations heavily damaged. Train operations were disrupted.
The Federal Housing Administration reports a week of record mortgage insurance with 13 846 207 insured this week, lifting total insurance to 19 378 048. The week marked the largest in its history and was 300 percent above the first week in April.
Partly cloudy Tuesday and Wednesday. Lows around 43 degrees Tuesday night. Highs near 94 on Tuesday. Winds light to moderate from the south along the coast. East Texas region near the meridian reports similar partly cloudy conditions. West Texas remains generally fair Thursday night and Wednesday.
In Louisburg North Carolina a mob of about 25 men forcibly removed Sweat Ward the accused killer of Franklin County farmer Stokes to Hayville township. Sheriff J T Moors and Deputy T P Bean were halted ten times while attempting to protect Ward. Governor Ehringhaus ordered state patrols to Louisburg and adjutant general Metts to prepare the National Guard if needed to prevent lynching.
In Kansas City a 30 year old Wichita woman Iva Mae Stull was shot to death while her 10 year old daughter slept in the same room. The alleged shooter Frank Bohateh aged 58 from Great Bend killed himself after the slaying. The child, Catherine Mildred Stull, found the bodies when she woke. Police found a note written by Mrs Stull and signed by both her and Bohyteh.
Brice Cochran a San Antonio hoodlum with prior assault and pistol convictions was indicted by the Criminal District Court grand jury for theft from the person. The charge dates to July 1 and alleges Cochran stole $60 in travelers checks from FM Raines at 400 West Fark Avenue. He remains free on appeal bonds.
A party of five writers investigating alleged infringements in Alabama and Georgia reported that their car was fired upon by two men in another car, south of Clanton near Sheriff J. R. Hardy.
In Greensboro North Carolina on July 30 David Gunn and Joann Gilmer were chosen as members of the Guilford County grand jury, the first time in modern history that Negroes have served on juries locally.
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