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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1935
Page
12
A garbled column discusses Marshal Pilsudski's death and Poland's future, plus a cautionary tale of cockfighting and a Nevada lion display gone wrong. It critiques mysticism versus science, cites figures like Archimedes and Koch, and riffs on political and social upheavals shaping Europe and Asia among chaotic early 20th century events.
Major General T. E. Shaw known as Lawrence of Arabia suffered a fractured skull and serious injuries when his motorcycle collided with a boy’s bicycle near Moreton. He remains in critical condition at a military hospital as doctors report efforts to stabilize him.
TORONTO May 14 The Dowie quintuplets now have a trust valued at 175000 dollars up from 27000 dollars when Ontario legislation named them special wards of the King. Minister of Welfare David Croll announced the estate’s growth and said no significant costs were incurred and more contracts are expected.
Voters at 103 precincts cast ballots for mayor and four city commissioners. Administration backers led early, with Mayor Quin and Street Commissioner Steller unopposed. Park commissioner race showed Parks ahead of Rubiola, with OShaughnessy third. Final precincts reported Parks trailing Rubiola while Wright and Pushick led in their races. About 20 000 votes expected as polls closed at 7 p.m. with rain affecting turnout.
Private A. Galloway of Brooks Field was injured in a nearby automobile accident last week and died Monday night at Fort Sam Houston base hospital. He will be buried in the national cemetery next Wednesday.
Monsany R. Blovail editor of the Savannah Evening Press and former Woltd Stairs minister to Switzerland died today in Savannah Georgia.
Washington May 14 A flood of messages urged President Roosevelt to veto the Patman cash bonus bill as the Senate neared a vote to send the measure to the president. Administration leaders predicted a veto could end the debate this session. Sources report the White House receiving more veto-favoring messages, with eight to one against signing, while party leaders hoped for enough votes to sustain a veto.
A fragmented display promotes rental properties with monthly rates of 18 20 324 and 35 dollars, some units offered unfurnished, others with two weeks terms. The ad urges readers to place ads via a classified column to reach broad daily circulation in San Antonio, inviting inquiries at a Broadway Filth or Fifth Street office.
In Orlin District Court Judge McCrory spared Sills Howard a penitentiary term after the 44 year old defendant explained how he stole chickens. Howard pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor after a bat Corrigan court proceeding in Tustin of the Peace.
A light norther is expected to visit San Antonio Tuesday night or Wednesday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Emitted air currents from the Panhandle were noted by the LS weather bureau as temperatures are not expected to drop more than five degrees. Tuesday morning's low was 7 degrees with a predicted 66 degrees by Wednesday. Showers were forecast across the state, but no widespread rains were anticipated.
Washington May 14 Secretary Ickes said he would consider a request from Texas to use a 360 million PWA allotment for a natural gas pipeline and a rural electrification project. He noted discussions with Representative Jones of Texas about avoiding waste of natural gas and referenced Texas lawmakers adjournment without authorizing the corporation.
Canadian silver futures jumped 195 to 0 due to Henry Morgenthau Jr speech signaling continued US government silver buying. London price firmed as buyers returned, with over 75000 dollars of metal traded on the Canadian exchange.
Four persons were burned to death and a fifth seriously burned today at Arstrayed A. farm house near Bradford Alabama. The victims include Arthur Rich a farmer and Mis J. A. Abed a 76 year old. Pa Oxochidron and two other children ages four and seven are listed among the dead. Mrs. Rint escaped with severe burns. Local authorities investigate the blaze and determine its origin.
In Reno Nevada on May 14 a private ceremony witnessed by parents and close friends made Princess Barbara Hutton Molivant a countess marrying Count Kurt Haugwitz-Reventlow. Rev William Mol Case officiated at Reno Federated Church with a brief five minute service. The license will be issued at the Hood home with Barbara’s attorneys approving. Attendees included notable social figures such as James Blakeley and other elite guests from Hollywood and New York.
Thousands of farmers from the South and West jammed Constitution Hall in Washington to praise the AAA and hear President Roosevelt address them. W. H. Robertson of Loachapoka Alabama led cheering with Secretary Wallace on the platform. Robertson urged a long term policy based on equality, denying relief as mere expedients, while cotton representative Bilbo drew loud acclaim amid the crowd. The gathering, with delegations arriving by train, anticipated an afternoon White House visit and further comments from Roosevelt.
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cooler Tuesday night and Wednesday. Tuesday low near 68 and Wednesday high around 82. Moderate southerly winds becoming northerly. High Monday 87, Tuesday morning 71. Cloudy with showers and storms likely Tuesday night into Wednesday for the east area. West Texas expected showers Tuesday night and Wednesday. Warmer north Wednesday. Additional details on Page 2.
Five men were shot and one injured as pickets clashed with miners at the Not tingham open mine of Glen Alden Coal company in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. Pickets tried to block miners from posts and the wounded were rushed to hospitals. The clash marks a serious outbreak in the Wyoming valley tied to a new Insurgent strike by Prynsylventa union. Windows in a trolley were smashed.
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