Rome Celebrates Badoglio Triumph Over Ethiopia
The 1936 commentary notes General Badoglio, backed by Mussolini, celebrated in Rome after sending forces to conquer Ethiopia. It contrasts Rome’s triumph with fading ancient glories, mentions Haile Selassie’s exile, and surveys political and religious tensions across Europe, including France’s Blum and the Black Legion.
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Mussolini
Ethiopia
Rome
Mussalini
Ethopia
Constantine
Saigler
Humidity Keeps San Antonio In Warm Humid Pattern
Weather forecaster J H Jarboe said warm humid conditions continue in San Antonio through Tuesday with lows around 74 and highs near 90. Expect partly cloudy skies, southerly breezes diminishing, and only light sprinkles recorded Monday morning. Humidity was about 6 percent above normal and no significant rainfall anticipated.
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San Antonio
U. S
J. H. Jarboe
Willacy County Acquittals Hit 1934 Conspiracy Case
In Texas, three acquittals in a 1934 Willacy County conspiracy to defraud the federal government arose during consideration of a $4,463,000 obligation project. Defendants cited include William A. Harding, ex-member of the Willacy county district board, contractor Frank P. McElgrath, engineer Welty, and others from San Francisco.
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Willacy County
Texas
William A. Harding
Frank P. McElgrath
Corsinina
Ferry 4
Britain Warns of Default on June Debt Instalment
Washington June 1 Britain notified the United States of its intention to default outright on its 15 June debt instalment of 85,070,765.05. The note said the situation remained unchanged regarding any payment to the U nited States, increasing Britain's arrears to 608,474,071.89.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Britain
Princess Arthur of Connaught Undergoes Abdominal Operation
A British bulletin reports Princess Arthur of Connaught, the Duchess of Fife, underwent a severe abdominal operation this afternoon with a satisfactory result. She married Prince Arthur of Connaught on October 14, 1913, linking the Connaught line to the royal family.
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London
Arthur of
Connaught
Princess Arthur
General Motors Posts May Sales Record
General Motors reports May sales totaling 14,628 units, the best for the month in company history. Data show April sales at 200,117 and May at 109,431, reflecting a strong year over year performance.
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New York
General Motors Corporation
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather summary shows partly cloudy conditions with cooler nights and warm days. Monday night near 74 degrees, Tuesday around 90 with generally fair conditions and light to gentle southerly winds. East Texas and West Texas expect mild coastal flow with variable winds. Panhandle cooler Tuesday.
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Sun Antonio
Venimity
East Texas
Tesday
Molevale
West Texas
Panhandle
Centennial stadium site eyed in San Antonio contest
The proposed 24 acre Mitchell street and Concepcion road site drew support from US Texas Centennial official Alégelt at $1350 per acre, higher than the rejected Highway 66 site. Debates centered on Exposition park and other options as a July meeting was anticipated to finalize the choice with local officials and a Centennial committee.
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Mitchell Street
Concepsion Road
E. J. Alégelt
United States
Henry L. Richter
J. G. Cayswood
South Side
Highway 66
Altgell
San Jacinto
Thon Park
Visory
Claude V. Birkhead
Birkhead
Quin
Exposition Park
Frost Woodhull
St. Mary's University
GHR
Ravert
Nineteenth Street
Barclay Avenue
Aligell
W. B. Wenger
United States ‘Texas Centennial Commisson
San Antonio
Roosevelt
Federation workers call for president’s resignation over attack
The executive council of the American Federation of Government Employees demanded the resignation of EB. Claude Babcock, its president, citing an attack he made against alleged spoils practices in the Roosevelt administration.
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U.S
Four Coaches Overturn on Southern Pacific Train
Houston, Jase reports four coaches of a Southern Pacific passenger train overturned two miles east of Waller after leaving the flanks. One person was injured.
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Houston
Jase
Southern Pacific
Oak of
Waller
iNona
Minter Suit to Be Dropped
Minter and her mother were expected to drop their $750,000 suit against Blyth and Co. as attorney reports claim a settlement was reached. Rotman Sterry, counsel for the brokerage, declined further discussion. Settlement reportedly ranges from $100,000 to $125,000.
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Tos Angeles
Jie 8
Miss Minter
Sultan of Sulu Reported Dead in Manila Note
Manila dispatch reports the death of Sultan Siamatul Kiram of the Sulu archipelago on Jolo. The ruler, once powerful, abdicated amid past conflicts and his death is seen as likely to push Moros toward integration with Filipinos.
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Sulu
Manila
Jolo
Siamatul Kiram
Bat
Rescued Miner Lives After Gas Exposure at Paxton Mine
Ivan Alexander was rescued alive from the Duzger Martin coal mine in Paxton Indiana early today after being overcome by gas while searching for two men believed killed in an explosion. The missing men are Charles Webb and John Williams. Gas fumes hindered rescuers from entering deeper into the mine.
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Ivan Alexander
Duzger-Martin
Charles Webb
John Williams
California Sends Envoys to Dallas for Centennial Exposition
San Francisco today added its name to the list of cities sending ambassadors of good will to Texas Centennial exposition officials. Brig. Gen. W. E. Gilmore of San Francisco bore greetings from that city and represented the Golden Gate International exposition opening in 1939 in Dallas for the event.
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Dallas
Ifi
San Fransisco
W.E. Gilmore
San Francisco
Hoeppel Rehearing Denied by Court
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied rehearing of the Hoepppel case involving Rep John Hoeppel and his son Chacks after their conspiracy conviction to solicit $1000 for a West Point appointment. Hoeppel says he will seek Supreme Court review.
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Washington
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
John H. Hoeppel
Chacks
West Point
Woeppel
California
Enpreme
President Refuses Commutation for Kidnapper Gooch
President Roosevelt declines to commute the death sentence of Arthur Gooch the Oklahoma kidnapper slated for execution by hanging on June 49 for kidnapping law officers. The decision seals Gooch fate as state execution date remains.
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Orostvelt
Arthur Gooch
Oklehomg
Gooch
Forestry Plane Crash Kills Two in Fort William
A forestry plane crashed within Fort William city limits on June 8 killing two occupants identified as King RG Reid, Woronte, and Nariman Gross of Port Arthur. Officials investigated the incident and reported no further casualties.
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Ontario
King RG. Reid
Woronte
Nariman Gross
Port Arthur
Violence erupts at Doroly Frocks plant strike
Monday morning violence flared at the Doroly Frocks company at Market and Navarra streets as strikers manhandled three employees and resisted police. Thirteen strikers were arrested and factory official Joseph A. Friend said contempt proceedings would be sought. Police said banners were waved and women attacked workers, with arrests and fines following earlier clashes.
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Market
Navarra
Joseph A. Friend
Forty-fifth District
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Reyes Campos
West
Houston Street
Arkansas Cotton Strikers Gain Gov. Aid and RoE Action
WYNNE Arkansas strikers backed by Governor Futrell gain support as 12 Negro workers jailed in Crittenden county are ordered released. Police Chief Clyde vows to identify and punish white night riders who attacked two Black workers in Wynne early Saturday amid the wage dispute demanding 5.50.
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Ark
J. Marlon Futrell
Fayetteville
Bay
Crittenden County
Frank Clyde
Chinese Diplomat Proposes World Peace Parley at Duke
Chinese ambassador to the United States Alfred Sze urged a world conference to create a new international order. Speaking to Duke University's graduating class in Durham he called current global situations highly unsatisfactory and said international law offers no means for oppressed nations to seek redress.
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Alfred Sze
United States
Duke University
Thought He'd Found End of His Rainbow
G. D. Swann, of Chestnut Ridge, found a dozen counterfeit gold coins while digging on his farm and planned to retire in Asheville. He learned the coins were fake, likely buried by a counterfeit ring active in the area about four decades ago.
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G. D. Swann
Asheville
Man abducted and robbed in warehouse district
Earl White, of 119 Rash Crockett Street, reported being abducted by two men near North Center and North Walnut streets Sunday night. He was driven about a mile from the city on the Seguin road, robbed of $30, and forced to walk back to San Antonio. He notified detectives at 3 a.m. Monday.
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Rash Crockett
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New Seguin Road
San Antonio
Samos crowd disaster at Boy Scout review kills and injures many
Reports from Samos and Bucharest recount a stand collapse during a Boy Scout review attended by King Carol and Prince Mihai. Official statements vary on fatalities, with police contradicting the release. Rescue efforts led by Carol, Mihai, and Czech President Benes followed the collapse as spectators fell into the street.
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Prince Mihai
Exhustd Benes
Czechoslovakia
Prince Nicholas
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Would Elect Widow to Replace Byrns
Nashville June 8 Governor Hill McAlster was asked to call a special election to alert Mrs Joseph W Byrns to fill the unexpired term of her late husband the speaker of the house through the special election proposal announced today in Tennessee.
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Tern
Hill McAlster
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Bomb hits Jerusalem street. 25 wounded in blast
June 8 report from Jerusalem describes a bomb explosion near Jaffa Gate leading to the Old City injuring 25 people, including one woman. Five Jews were arrested as security forces investigated the attack.
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Patcor Agmeyi
Jattapate
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Borah Refuses to Join Stop-Lawton Drive at Cleveland Rally
Senator William Borah told Idaho delegates he will not join any movement to stop Lawton or other leading candidates. He emphasized the party's welfare and urged a dynamic platform to rally voters. Reports from Cleveland say Landon support grows, with Donavan and Knox framed as potential second choices as delegates mill about the Hollenden hotel.
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