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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1936
Page
1
An assembled briefing of global tensions features Arthur Brisbane’s noted commentary, calls for vigilance as dictators and religious and ethnic strife are discussed, with analyses of potential strikes, war economies, and political shifts. It cites figures in leadership, financial fears, and international reactions shaping crisis narratives.
International Seamen's union in New York votes sympathy strike as Pacific coast workers join with warehouse and port crews. Pearl Harbor tensions mount as officials seek settlement talks after Perkins request rebuffed. San Francisco declares emergency to curb riots from past protests. Texas seamen strike spreads through Port Arthur and Sabine areas amid embargo and port disruptions.
In Morton area, Sheriff Jess Crockett reports three clues and new evidence in Juanita Kelly’s murder. Dirt on the grave, a heel print, and auto tracks from Lubbock County tie to suspect L. C. Cooper, jailed during the probe as investigators compare soil and tire marks.
Officials deny claims that Grover Bergdall dodged indictments and sought clemency. Lieut. Col. Bruce Campbell, once his defender, says Bergdall has not been in contact for years. Justice department sources denied surrender plans amid ongoing probes.
Cloudy with probable rain Sunday in San Antonio area. East Texas likely to rain Sunday. Cooler Sunday with stronger southerly winds along the coast shifting to northerly. West Texas mostly cloudy with probable rain in the north Sunday and south Sunday night. Additional details on Page 3.
The Crossley National Poll marks a pronounced campaign shift toward Landon and Roosevelt as election eve nears. Poll summaries note electoral vote shifts, undecided blocs, and emphasis on GOTV efforts. results from early September show Roosevelt leading in many states while Landon climbs.
Dallas police and liquor board inspectors move to halt on premise alcohol sales after midnight as Wileys new enforcement drive targets barred suasion. Officials warn of renewed raids and broader sweep linked to the Texas Centennial period. Madrid Civil War updates report a heavy bombing over the city causing panicked streets and several hundred casualties as Nationalists claim progress southwest of Madrid.
Mrs Minnie Eltringham 41, a housewife, shot and killed her husband William Ira Eltringham 44, president of a moving company, at their home. He was shot four times. The report notes unclear local details and a possible errant dateline.
In Rotterdam on Oct 31, the 4418 ton Greek steamer Petrakis Momikos exploded during repairs at the docks, bursting into flames. The vessel is registered at Pirraus. At least Fifteen people were killed.
Moberly Missouri October 31 Earl Perkins 25 died from injuries from an explosion that killed three workers and wrecked a Missouri Power and Light plant. Officials have not determined the cause of the blast in the boiler room. Electric service to Moberly and nearby communities was disrupted.
Osaar Bartolini a Quincy odd jobs man was indicted by the Norfolk county grand jury on a charge of murdering Weymouth widow Mrs. Grace Asquith in the Boston harbor sack murder mystery. He pleaded not guilty asserting he did not understand.
A cyclone sweeping Chirala left 165 people dead and about 15000 homes made homeless. The disaster struck on October 11 as officials assess the extent of the damage and relief measures begin.
Two men died when a plane crashed on a field near Easton Kansas late today. Pilot Octave Ford twenty six was killed instantly. his companion Jack Dodd died shortly after, en route to Leavenworth Hospital.
A compiled index of today's political developments notes where to find items in the first section. It lists locations and pages for speeches and roundups across venues such as Madison Square Garden and St Louis, with references to social security discussions and upcoming election notices.
In Detroit Bishop Michael J. Gallagher states there will be no priestly political campaigning in the diocese after the current campaign. He supports Roosevelt’s re election and recalls Coughlin’s apology for calling Roosevelt a scab president. He declines to reveal if a Detroit priest was sent for the apology and comments on American voters.
A group of bankers professors and other professionals formed the Chicago council on foreign relations years ago to exchange views on foreign affairs. The idea spread and the organization now has more than 1900 members. It sends a representative to Europe annually to gauge opinion and brings foreign lecturers to Chicago.
A chaotic police notice details thefts in Los Angeles including three guns, a pistol, coats, sweaters, raincoats, money, and jewelry from various victims. Names and addresses appear garbled, but reports involve multiple items stolen from parked vehicles and establishments.
One soldier reported being attacked and robbed of 1370 dollars by two men in the 200 block of Monterey Street on Saturday night. The assailants, described as two Mexican youths, brandished a noted weapon during the hold up near the intersection of Gig Dupe and San Marcos. Local police were alerted and searches conducted for Maldonado of 749 Grenada Street.
The piece argues for Landon’s presidency, praising him as sound, honest, and capable in private and public life. It contends Roosevelt would risk the nation, labeling him impractical and inexperienced, with continued extrapolation on later pages.
Washington reported 67 earthquakes rocked Guan on October 31, the strongest since September 1902, with shocks at half hour intervals. Diminishing quakes continue. few injuries among locals and White residents noted as naval authorities monitor the island.
A William Randolph Hearst message will be aired Sunday night at 10 30 p m eastern standard time over NBC via Edwin C Hill the assigned commentator The text is an importab message from Hearst to the nation In Martinsville Indiana Pat L Maddock president of the Indiana Republican Editorial association died in an eight mile south of town automobile crash earlier that day
President Roosevelt and Governor Alfrey Landon headlined rallies in New York and St Louis as campaign excitement surged. Roosevelt spoke at Madison Square Garden to cheering crowds promising improved labor conditions while Landon delivered bold challenges in the St. Louis auditorium.
In Hyde Park and at a staff gathering, President Roosevelt pledged to continue efforts to curb surpluses and stabilize crop prices, while campaign rival Landon assailed the administration’s spending as unsustainable. Landon claimed the social security act shifts burden without real recovery, urging economic restraint and warning that excessive borrowing endangers the nation. The page concludes with a note that the discussion continues on page 13.
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