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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1938

Page

8

Solon asks FD R probe of attack in Sersep City

Reports from Washington say Representative Jerry O Connell calls for Roosevelt to personally back an investigation into alleged civil liberties infringements in Sersep City New Jersey after a failed protest at a Mabs meeting. O Connell says Attorney General Cummings is reviewing the matter.

Washington Jerry O'Connell Montana Roosevelt Sersep City N. J Mabs Frank Hague Rouse O'Connell Cummings Justice Department

O Connell Promises to Return to Jersey City Riot

Representative Jerry O Connell, blocked from speaking by a pro Hague crowd, vowed to return perhaps to speak from the witness stand in federal court. His wife, bruised and skinned, said she would stand by him as 550 officers guarded the scene and he was escorted to a train for Newark before planning another visit.

Jerry O'Connell America Pershingfield Montenan Daniel Casey Jerasy City Public Safety Harry Walkh Odonnell Jersey City N. J Frank Hegue Nuillwick Montana Democrat Democratic National Committee Hague O'Connell Hrgue Gow John Sinnott Hany Walsh Newark Boon Ius Fteht

Fifteen Suspects Questioned in Paying Brick Slaying

CHICAGO May 24 Fifteen suspects were questioned today as detectives hunted a night prowler who robbed a sleeping woman and bludgeoned her to death with a brick. Police roving squads patrolled Hyde Park and officers offered escorts for women at night. Special detail stayed at hospitals after the slaying of Miss Anne Kuchta. Mrs Johnson, 34, wife of a city fireman, was among several women killed by prowlers in the past years.

Chicago Florence Johnson Hyde Parks Anne Kuchta Wesley Memorial Hospital Ray Crane Johnson

Farley Set for Fiftieth Birthday Amid Political Turmoil

Washington May 25 Jim Farley turns 50 Monday amid one of the toughest phases of his political career. He directs Democratic fortunes and holds the post of attorney general as revolts within his party and Republican opposition mount. A small party at his New York home will mark the day. Farley has been in New York for several days.

Washington Jim Farley New York Farley

Society Doctor Plunges to Death

A socially prominent New York doctor, Robert Burlingham, plunged from the Park Avenue family apartment to die. His father Charles Burlingham, former president of the New York Bar Association, said the physician had been sleep-deprived and acted on a sudden impulse. His wife Tiffany Burlingham was in London.

Newtons Robert Burlingham Park Avenue Charles ©. Burlingham New York Guy Bar’ Association Bullngham Dale Tiffany London

U.S. Industrial Activity Shows Little Change This Week

The Associated Press index of industrial activity remained largely unchanged, hovering near the 66.8 percent of the national average. Compared with a year ago, the level stood at 108.3 percent, signaling only modest shifts in overall production and output.

U.S New York Associated Press

Trial Opens in Lavernai Announced Murder Case

Floresville May 26 Moving swiftly to punish the attack slaying of 12 year old Hope Elizondo a Lavernis school child the Herrera murder trial opened Judge B C Carr presiding A 108 man jury pool was drawn only two excused The defendant Jesus Herrera is 48 the wife and parents of the slain girl attended The defense seeks venue change a continuance and a sanity examination Herrera allegedly confessed to San Antonio police that he choked the girl to death The body was found near her home after May 20 the last day of the school year Bloodhounds followed the trail from the scene to a suspect in custody

Floresville Hope Elizondo Lavernis Wilson County Jesus Herrera B. Carr Herrera San Antonio Jexcusert E. G. Garcia P. ©. Canfield Wharm County Conth Hirzonda Schol Hegre

Girl Shot and Man Dead in Radio House Dispute

Chicago police say 16 year old Adeline Leskanen was wounded when Nicholas Szaktenski 35 boarded the Leskanen home over a radio program dispute. He later died of a self-inflicted wound in his room as witnesses described the unfolding attack.

Radio Chicago Nicholas Szaktenski Adeline Leskanen Suvklenski Leskanes Vincent

Quints Taste Ice Cream As Public Gaze Eases

Callander Ontario May 28 The Dionne quints receive relaxed diet limits and may try ice cream for the first time at Weir birthday celebration Dr Allan Roy Dafoe notes they are growing up but frosting remains banned on the birthday cake The guardians plan to shield them from curious public and may withdraw them from view when reunited with family next fall

Callander Ontario Weir Allan Roy Dafoe

Rebel Chieftain Near Capture as Troops Close In

Swarthy rebel chief Saturning Cedillo hid in brush eight miles northwest of San Luis Potosi, eight miles from Estanzuela, with four followers after escaping Zezontle ranch by air. Government planes pursued, one plane captured. Cedillo reportedly escaped toward El Salto. Two of his transport planes fell into government hands, boosting efforts to quell the rebellion and prompting surrender offers from Cedillo allies.

San Luis Potosi Mexico Saturning Cedillo Stirte Cayusl Zezontle Palomas Uno Lazaro Cardenas Cedille Cedi United States Crdillo Estanzuela Here Dromt Cedille Pry Reynaldo Peres Gallardo Cedillo Las Pateras Huastics Zeztortie Parex Gallardo Manuel Avila Camacho el Salto Rea ‘Turing Arora Jenrby Perez Gallardo Zezonde Odivision Generevs Rivar Guillen Mexico City San Luis Sutosi Cedillistas Mateo Hernandes Netro San Tos Potost Genaro Vasqnez Irlands

Hot Time Coming Says Jarbor Weekend Weather

U S Forecaster J H Jarbor says San Antonio will stay warm and cloudy with no rain. Gentle southerly winds and overcast skies prevail. Highs near 90 Friday through Sunday, two degrees higher than yesterday. Lows around 74 Saturday night.

U.S J. H. Jarbor San Antonio Mercury Jenrney Jarboe

De Valera Seeks Policy Mandate Campaign Moves

Dublin May 28. Prime Minister Eamon de Valera announced a three week campaign for election to the new Dail Eireann after dissolution of the old assembly. He declares a clear mandate to carry on his policies as new general elections are set for June.

de Valera Dublin Eamon de Valera Dail Gireann Tower House Dail Eireann

War veteran Bert Hall wins $40000 suit in China air deal

Capt. W. Hall survivor of wars and Lafayette Escadrille founder testified in a $40000 suit against Douglas Aircraft. He claimed commissions on airplanes sold to the Chinese government in 1931. Hall said he was the last of the original nine men who formed the Lafayette Escadrille.

Tos Angeles May Bert Hall Victor Sui Douglas Aircraft Cooperation Lafayette Escadrile

County Auditors to Elect Officers in Texas Convention

The County Auditors Association of Texas met in Dallas on May 28 1939 to elect officers and choose the convention city. State Auditor Tom Fring of Austin addressed the group, portraying county auditors as key to saving the nation from dictatorship.

Dallas County Auditors Association of Texas Tom Fring Austin

Prepared for years Cav Dell prepared for years cav dell

McAllen May 28 a dispatch from Gen Saturnindi Cedilo from his refuge in the San Luly Pobasi district quotes him saying that they have enough men and munitions to defend themselves and hold the area for years through a secret communication system he devised that covers Northern Mexico for Cedilo.

Mcallen Saturnind Ceditlo San Luly

Cedillo Family in Texas Holds Optimistic Revolt News

McAllen May 26 The Cedillo family once linked to General Cedillo now camps in a Brownsville area cottage while Cedillo’s revolt in Mexico draws hopeful reactions. The group includes Maria Pantaleon Cedillo Maria Lug Cedillo Margarita Cedillo and relatives. They deny fighting and argue the government aims to impose communism, praising public support in Sans Luis Potosi and noting rumors about ties to Nicolas Rodriguez.

Mcallen Sasuring Cedille Mexico Maria Pantaleon Cedillo Maria Lug Cedillo Margarita Cedillo Wietes General Cedillo Senora Hlens Cedillo Cedillo J.C. Luna Saturnine Senora Engravia Cedillo de Luna Luna Leopoldo Palencia Cedille Luma Brownsville San Luis Potosi Federal Department of Press and Propaganda Republic Sans Luis Patosi Nicolas Rodriguez

Roosevelt Arrives at Hyde Park for Weekend Visit

Highland New York May 26 Presiden t Roosevelt arrived at 6 30 a m by motor car and went to Hyde Park to spend a quiet weekend at his mother's home A child Beatrice Montalno five injured in a kitchen cabinet fall treated at Robert B Green Hospital suffered a leg fracture Continued coverage notes the fall and hospital treatment.

Roosevelt Hyde Park Highland N.Y C. B.T Beatrice Montalno Casanova Street Satuiday Robert B. Green Hospital

Weather Forecast for Sant Antonio and East West Texas

Sant Antonio area partly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday with light to moderate southeast winds. High Saturday around 80, low about 74, high Sunday near 90. Friday high 88, low Saturday morning 74. East Texas shows partly cloudy skies, light southeast winds coast. West Texas partly cloudy with scattered showers in the north on Sunday.

Sant Antonio Texas West

Indictments Hit Auto Giants in Sherman Conspiracy Case

In South Bend Indiana May 28 three major car firms General Motors Ford Chrysler plus affiliated finance entities and 50 individuals were indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiring to restrain trade. Prosecutors say the case aims to curb dealer coercion to finance car sales through company firms with early trials planned.

South Bend Ind General Motors Corporation Ford Motor Company Chrysler Corporation United States James R. Fleming Standam Milwaukee Tsree Indighnen

Two Women Treated After Santa Rosa Altercation

Two women were treated at Robert B. Green hospital Saturday for injuries from an altercation in the 200 block of South Santa Rosa avenue. Police described the incident as an inbor disturbance.

Robert B. Green Hospital Santa Rosa Avenue

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Solon Fd.r O’connell Elmer Johnson Hy Moron Laverai Ann Wien Lie County Pablo Elizonda Herrero L. Morgan Williams D. Richard Vages Mount Vereen Seminary Saturnino Cedillo Cardenas Senorita Homolono Cedillo Margarita Maria Luz Cedillo Magdalena Senora Elena Cedillo Senora Engracia Cedillo de Luna Jarbor Wirs Cavdill Cedilla M. Wee Saem Uncle Bob KTLA
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