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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1935
Page
7
Summary of volatile international tensions and warnings from sources like Arthur Brisbane. Mentions Belgian gold standard, Poland violence, and looming European power alignments. Describes executions in Canada and the Man o War race as cultural context amid turmoil. References Russia Britain Japan and Nazi Germany dynamics and potential war triggers.
Sonora reports Malbert Freed was acquitted of charges in the Dred Pier contracting slaying case. The trial concluded with the jury finding him not guilty on all counts.
Four fleeing desperadoes evade pursuit after a late model sedan shoots at Dallas police. An officer was wounded when the car opened fire, hitting lieutenant J. B. Wicker and officer Dorff. The suspects fled toward Fort Worth at high speed, leaving a trail of damaged police equipment and a loaded burglary car.
Holla Stovall of 229 Hast Theo avenue faced a fishery case after pleading guilty to fishing out of season. Court records note a $21 fine and costs, with State Game Warden Melvin Williams recounting seeing Stovall at Concendor road bridge on the San Antonio river. The official story cites a turtle soap motive as explanation, but subsequent observations suggested a string of perch later found.
Chicago March 10. Ard Harrison known as De Land of the play Green Pastures left an estate valued at $20,000, disclosed today in Probate court. The act notes the actor’s property and possible heirs, with official valuation recorded by the court.
Thunder showers and much colder weather breach Texas functions with Saturday night and Sunday marked by heavy cooling. Highs near 62 to 74 degrees, winds shift from southerly to northerly. East Texas and West Texas show mixed clouds, rain, snow in the north, and a cold wave.
Rain delayed burglars at Firiby’s Cheese Co. on East Evergreen street and at L. B. Price Co. on Howard street. Two break-in attempts failed after burglar alarms frightened the intruders, who knocked a knob and could not access the inner compartments.
In Addis Ababa negotiations with Italy over colonial boundaries were abruptly halted. Ethiopia sent a note to the League of Nations and ordered security measures to protect foreigners amid rising hostilities. A new Addis police chief began reorganizing forces for potential contingencies as tensions mount. An Aden departure to Somaliland funds was canceled due to the unsettled round of the Aby-Panorama crisis.
AMIAMT Okda March 30 The trial of Henry Methvin, an erstwhile associate of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, nears completion. Methvin had named Barrow or Parker as the killer of Campbell, testifying that Barrow or Parker fired the fatal shot. The state, unable to introduce a witness identifying Methvin as the killer, rested yesterday.
Governor Al Landon urged moral recovery during a Methodist Brotherhood address in Greeley. He called for public minded citizenship and education emphasis on social sciences, stressing leadership and character in the wake of recent Democratic landslides.
President Roosevelt announced considerable success during a fishing voyage off Man o War Bay near Great Inagua Island in the Bahama group. He planned to stay over the weekend and perhaps through Text Week on his vacation voyage as traps were readied at sunset for a new catch of regionally peculiar fish specimens.
In Washington on March 30 the currency comptroller issued a call for the condition statements of all national banks as of the close of business Monday March 4. In Austin on March 20 the Texas banking commissioner requested statements of condition for state banks as of March 4.
Princess Barbara Hutton Mdivani arrived by chartered plane in Reno to establish residence for di Vorse from Prince Alexis Mdivani. She, her stepmother and attorney left the airport, then visited Thatcher's home, amid questions about Alexis and future plans, while staff and guides accompanied the heiress on a brief airport stop before continuing toward Salt Lake City.
Sheriff Albert W West Jr and deputies closed the Taxi Dance Hall in West Commerce Street after a fatal shooting Thursday night. Judge Barry St Howard had issued a restraining order, with a hearing set for April 4. Operators Theodore Mayen and other staff face bans on liquor sales and allowing immoral activity, while young hostesses alleged to be 15 to 17 were mentioned in the petition.
Waco March 130 w Delugales to the Woodmen of the World and the Woodmen circle conventions prepare to close sessions today with calm remarks and installation of officers elected yesterday. E R Colley of Raustar was mained Kinect consul. Fort Worth official Dent of the circle. Mingru Weiss won the Test contest and took first prize in floor work. 30 Coxe took part. Letha Miller claimed press first place by San Antony.
Rome reports that the Italian cabinet led by Premier Mussolini approved a gas control program for strategic industries and ordered public purchase by association. A law emails men in military service to remain armed until the minister of war designates a day. Government employees drafted receive two months pay and a monthly allowance thereafter.
A severe dust storm hit Amarillo and Borger causing zero visibility and forcing headlights on. Winds around 25 mph from the north reduced grain yield projections and slowed business while dust coated buildings and forced people to shield faces with handkerchiefs. Executive estimates warned of a possible wheat yield drop unless rain arrives soon.
Memphis reporters track Raymond Hamilton and an unidentified companion as Texas lawmen chase the No. 1 outlaw through Mississippi and Tennessee. The pair hijacked a vehicle, kidnapped civilians, and fled toward the Ozark region while state and federal agents sweep Oklahoma and Arkansas for their trail.
Washington May 30 emergency freight charges were approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission while a horizontal rate increase was denied. The split decision authorizes emergency charges to raise part of country freight through June 30, 1938, with exceptions for farm products and certain commodities. Coal and coke, iron ore, petroleum products, sand, gravel, and some slates are itemized with specific per ton rates.
Four Texas rangers led by Sergeant Bid Kelso raided West and Waco yesterday. They arrested five people and seized three cases of liquor in West and 93 pints in Waco. Rangers reported liquor found at only one place visited in each town and warned several raid targets by telephone.
A severe dirt storm swept across Southwest Kansas this morning, delivering the year's strongest winds up to 42 miles per hour at times and reducing visibility to near zero. Several businesses remained closed as dust and debris shrouded towns, while aircraft and trains faced delays amid the harsh weather. A separate report notes Langley Field in Virginia receiving word of a distressed Army blimp safely landing after a training flight at sea with a high headwind.
A norther sweeping in from the north will follow a general rainfall that hit South Texas Friday night and Saturday. San Antonio’s Sunday highs are forecast near 62 degrees with temperatures dropping to the 40s Sunday night into Monday. Weatherman J H Jarboe noted the cold spell would persist into Monday with a low around 32. Continued on page 2.
Classified list shows furnished apartments with monthly and weekly rates for multiple locations including 815 Daina 239 Frise 1508 Broadway and 210 Bitty. Also notes need for secure additions information and complete dating by consulting want ad pages. Saturday night deadline for late morning edition.
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