Swedes Seek Halt In Finn Russ War Mediation Hinted
United States mediation in the Finnish Russian war is hinted by London sources as possible. British officials say Sweden could supervise talks with Finns and Russians, with the United States or Sweden as mediators. Reports note Finland’s Stockholm presence signals planned meetings, while Moscow cautions no official word has been received. Roosevelt’s possible offer to mediate could alter the crisis and save Finnish lives.
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Man Shot to Death in Club Affray at La Rumba
Edgar Gill 90, manager of La Rumba at 5068 West Commerce, released on $1000 bond after fatal shooting at the club. Eduardo Beltran 26 died from a bullet wound to the left side. Nine witnesses, including Beltran’s mother, testified as deputies investigated. Gill surrendered. no charges filed yet. Witnesses described a scuffle behind the counter that led to the pistol discharge.
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W.C Milley
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Britan
Robert B. Green Hospital
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Edgar Gul
Mariatla Rubio
Grayton Itrel
David Emilienberg
Devers Boulevard
Inquest Ended in Veteran Francis Terrell Death
An inquest returned a verdict of natural death for Francis Terrell 57 of 619 Ens Ashby Place Spanish-American War veteran. Terrell collapsed at home Wednesday and died at Robert B. Green Hospital. Funeral services planned at Charles Hanavan funeral home. Survivors include widow Bertha Terrell son Marion and step-sons Charles E Rivers and B W Rivers. Terrell was Bloomington Indiana native and Baptist church member.
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Baptist Church
Death Race Baby in Turn for Worse
Death Race Baby in Turn for Worse condition. Tommy Genel Scott a one month old son of Mr and Mrs 4G P Scott of Corpus Christi rushed here for removal of a bean from the throat. A tracheostomy was performed Thursday afternoon and hospital attendants report the baby is now serious with condition turning worse.
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Corpus Christi
Bsanle Rose Hospital
Ube Works
City Workers Barred from Soliciting Funds
Executive order by Deputy Mayor Floyd McGown Friday bans soliciting funds from city employees without permission to the executive office. The order states no department head may act as collector for any commercial establishment of the city. It adds exceptions or clarifications to city payroll obligations.
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Ribbentrop to visit Mussolini in Rome
Berlin March reports Joachim von Ribbentrop will travel to Rome for conferences with Premier Mussolini. The visit follows the Rome-Berlin Axis agreement and signals coordination among Axis partners on foreign policy matters despite unclear details.
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Adalt Hivers
Albin
Thief Takes Auto Despite Dog Guard
Police report a vehicle theft despite a dog guarding the property. The incident occurs on Pash Lael Street and involves local residents and the Houston Tod Davai street area. Officers are investigating details and reviewing surveillance for a suspect.
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Welles Accelerates Talks With French Leaders
Secretary of State Sumner Welles pressed the French war effort stance in a rapid round of meetings with senior officials. He met Senate President Jules Jeanneney, Chamber of Deputies head Edouard Herriot, and former Premier Leon Blum, then dined with others including Andre de Layboulaye Camille Chautemps and Georges Bonnet as Daladier reported satisfaction with yesterday’s confidential discussion. Welles plans further talks before returning to Washington, with potential lunch with Treasury and other cabinet members and a possible audience with Prime Minister Mussolini. A separate dispatch notes a gasoline truck fire in Devine.
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Weather Outlook Keeps Panhandle Weekend Warmth In Sight
A weather professor notes fall to 39 degrees Friday then a rise to 72 by day and 46 at night with a low of 18 Saturday. No major weather shifts expected for several days, bringing a pleasant weekend. A cold front may edge into the northwest Panhandle Saturday.
Auto Supply Firm Pays Back Wages to Seven Employees
G C L Street of the wage and hour division announced Friday that T E Poppe Auto Supply Company paid back 641 dollars to seven employees in back wages. The payment covered the difference between actual wages and time-and-a-half for overtime since October 34 under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Texas Town Ripper Victims Struck by Unknown Slasher
In Bowch Texas there is terror as a mysterious slasher, described as a man, has attacked three people with residents guarding doors and windows. Benny Senders and Bruce Baritier, both four, have been seized. Hiller Filkins, 21, and Latent Winthy-season escaped unhurt.
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Bruce Baritier
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Winthy
Death by Own Action Held for Relatives
The body of W. S. King aged about 70 was found in his room and, after investigation by Justice of the Peace O. L. Wiley, discharged as death by own action. A 32 caliber pistol lay in his lap and relatives were being sought as word awaited from them. King was described as a retired patriarchal official. the case remained baffling with no trace of the assailant.
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Bulte
Man in Coma for 3 Days Still Alive
W B Brown, 67, a San Antonio attorney and brother of G O Brown, remained alive in Austin early Friday after a car crash left him near death. Physicians had expected death imminent before his brother was summoned to his bedside.
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Former Governor Colquitt Dies After Illness
Peace Dallas March 1939 Governor Colquitt of Texas aged 78 died at 1515 in a Dallas hospital after a 10 day flu illness. Funeral set for 4 pm at his home, with burial to follow in Austin or family plot. Colquitt, native of Georgia, served as railroad commissioner and as governor from 1903 to 1911 and remained active in public service. He founded several newspapers and built a notable Texas career before retiring from public life. He leaves a widow, three sons Hawling M Sidney B and Jer B Jr all of Dallas, a daughter, and five brothers. The Lone Star State mourns as state buildings lower flags to half-staff.
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Frank Mitchell
Ris County
Greenville
Mitchell
Art Greenville
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Camp County
Terrell Star
Fort Worth Gazette
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Sear
Child Hit by Car Leaves 4-year-old Critical
Anis Johison, four, of 1519 West Gramery Place, remained in critical condition Friday after being struck by a car near her home. She suffered a fractured skull and a compound fracture of her right leg, with injuries from the incident at Medical and Surgical Hospital.
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West Gramer Ey Plere
Fren Injiies
Third Theft Case Faced by L A Man
A Los Angeles man, Ernest Nichols of 192 Delaware Street, faces a third theft charge in County Court No. 2. Detective B J Bracken filed the complaint alleging theft of 4 suits and 12 trousers valued at 35 dollars from James Holland of 428 South Harkberry Street, March 9.
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Delaware Street
B. J. Brackeng
James Holland
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Holland
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Police Riot Gun Accident Injures Officer and Damages Dell
Police report describes an accidental discharge of a riot gun by L. G. Dunaway Priay at headquarters while preparing a written accident report. The shot struck the rifle stock and caused a hole in the wall, injuring an officer named Novedd.
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Roosevelt denies mediation request on Russo Finnish war
Washington March 8 President Roosevelt said the United States had received no request for mediation in the Russo Finnish war. He declined to discuss European reports that the government might seek mediation and offered no further comment.
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Roosevelt
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Maverick Slated for Early Return to City Duties
Mayor Maury Maverick plans an early return with a city speech after a long-distance call from Birmingham. Deputy Mayor Floyd McGown to substitute. Lipscomb notified to deliver welcome at district and state teachers’ conventions.
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Floyd McGown
Finland Receives Allied Support and Plans for Continued Aid
Paris reports Britain and France committing to aid Finland if Helsinki resists a Russian challenge. French and British sources note Finland may seek further help, with technicians requested to supervise equipment already dispatched. Totals include 230 planes from Britain and 176 from France, plus thousands of weapons and ammunition, with Italy and Spain routing additional consignments.
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Palmotor Fails to Revive Man at Belmont Street Home
Fire department rescue team failed to revive George GB. Taylor 83 at his home 636 Belmont Jilstreet after he collapsed Friday.
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Martial Law for Holland Mapped
The Hague March 8. A royal decree extending martial law to most of the Netherlands was announced. Defense Minister Lieut. Col. A Q H Dijxhoorn told the upper chamber that the government would act against espionage and could proclaim martial law countrywide if needed. Civil authority remains in place where declared. Over twenty arrests have occurred, with Germany suspected spies using weather reports via a secret Rotterdam area station.
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War at a Glance: Finnish and Russian Conflict Update
War at a Glance reports in Stockholm on Russian Finnish talks with Generals Mannerheim and Blucher. Britain and United States mediation talk rises as fliers scout Poland, and a massive 2.8 billion treasury credit funds war needs. Finns vow to reject peace on harsh terms as fighting persists amid Paris and Berlin briefings.
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Sweden and Finland Tangle Over Possible Peace Talks
March 1 Stockholm reports swift push for a potential meeting to avert wider Nordic war. Finnish leadership weighs peace terms with Soviet and German influence while stressing resolve to fight. Contacts include Helsinki Stockholm line and rumored talks involving Maneerhelm Blucher. Copenhagen and Berlin also active.
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Wassily Blucher
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and West Texas
San Antonio area: fair and not quite so cold Friday night. Saturday warmer with light to gentle variable winds. Airport highs around 72, Friday night low about 48, Saturday high near 78. East Texas forecast fair to slightly warmer, west portions cooler Friday night. Northwest Panhandle Saturday warmer with increasing high clouds in north portions. south and east Saturday cooler than northwest.
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