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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1936

Page

13

Reenact Scene and Suspected Suicide Details Emerges

Vetoria Russell told Cap Clyde Plummer she believed he was slain not a suicide as reports claimed. Mrs Morris recalled he expressed intent in a troubling note to Ruth, and testimony described despondency over unemployment. Neighbors heard possible gunfire before Russell’s death and investigators pressed statements from the Martines and Miss Lee.

Vetoria Russell Cap Clyde Plummer Polos Jonnty Kirkwood Arteres Lila Lee Plummer Russell Tetley Plummer Hussell Martines Miss Lee Blummer Hk Ielion Auiabde Morris Tassel Eid Bey Ruel

Fragmentary Moris Family Note With North Texas Hint

A garbled report shows Mrs Morris recounting a late night departure and a remark by an unnamed man linked to Texas. Russell is mentioned as a bachelor with unknown details about a marriage. Miss Lee offers a brief statement amid the incomplete transcript.

Morris Russell Texas Lee Sayi

Skin Trouble Remedy Promises Safe Health Benefit

A vintage ad claims Black and White Ointment has relieved amps pimples itching and eruptions for 25 years. It advertises scientific safe treatment with a trial size and large can, urging use with Black and White Skin Soap and noting good results from its customers.

Klever Kracks and The Light Cartoon Contest Draw Local Attention

Readers engage with The Light contest featuring Klever Kracks and a prize lineup of three $1 trophies and five theater jackets. The winning cartoons, including Little football player themes, will be showcased with tickets to Aztec Theater for the film The Devil is a Sissy starring Jackie Cooper and Mickey Rooney. Local entrants include Keanpatition No. 7 and residents along Diminit Street, Cloverleaf Avenue, and Roosevelt Street.

Krackle Fins Sin Antonig Krarkles Douglas Mre P. Les Meetghin Daily Klever Kravk Senan Chiry Blank Prine Witmers Aztec Theater Fence Dieturs Devil Peeridte Hartholomew Jackie Cooper Mickey Rooney Preddie Jackie Mickey i

Threat Held Insult to Kin in London Protest

Tahdos Daily Mirror reports a protest by Harry Pollitt of the British Communist Party planning a hungers march in London during the coronation ceremony next May. He vows to unleash the biggest army of unemployed forgotten men and women this country has seen as a counter ceremony. The Daily Herald notes fringe calls to omit Ernest Brow from royal tours and questions the labor minister's role as a royal guide amid the coronation coverage.

London Tahdos Daily Mirror Harry Pollitt Tally Herald Frnest Brow Iabar South Wales Phuraday Brown Daily Henry Brom

Mary Pickford confirms engagement to Buddy Rogers

Hollywood reports Mary Pickford confirms engagement to Charles Buddy Rogers. Bert Rogers Sr says announcement will come Friday in Hollywood with Mrs Rogers traveling from Olathe to attend a Beverly Wilshire reception. No wedding date set, but planned for spring.

Hollywood Calif Mary Picktford Charles Buddy" Rogers Band Ender Rctor Riss Pickford Bert Bogers Buddy Hilywood Olathe Kim Beverly Wilshire Miss Pickford Rogers Aitmerto Bert Rogers Deglas Fairbanks Parsons Bark Larkin Mary Pickford Buddy Roger My West Amerina Ifiss Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Ann Beth Sully Roger

Pension blanks under way in San Antonio distribution

The Pension Blank distribution began Monday via mail carriers and workers' employers. Forms titled Applications for Identification Number collect business details and worker data, enabling posting of Social Security accounts. About 45,000 post offices nationwide started distribution. first San Antonio recipient was Konnesh Perry of Perry and McDavid.

Canptores Bae Dloye San Antonio Konnesh Perry Perry and McDavid Tneuranne Company Bedell

Thefts Reported From Weekend Police Records

A report notes quantity thefts over the weekend with multiple burglaries. De Tuna, 1729 Mccullough Byenus, says thieves stole 16 bushels of oranges, eight of Grapefnus, and six ewes of solit ariuks. Guns vanished from Hf. Lehman gun shop on Booth Florey Street, plus cuttings and two irons from 4. A. Bueh ahat at 334 West King's highway.

de Tuna Mccullough Byenus Hf. Lehman Booth Florey 4. A. Buehahat West King’s Highway

Firemen Called Out by Ten Grass Fires

Firefighters battled ten grass fires Sunday in San Antonio. Readable blocks include Roslyn avenue 300 block, West Lull Wood avenue 600 block, Mock of Fulton avenue 140s, West alls avert 200 block, Nolan street 2000 block, WNogalitas street 2000 block, West Kirk ingee 1200 block, West Lyn Ward avenue 400 block, Munces street 200 block, and Babcock road.

San Anton Roslyn Avenue West Lull Wood Avenue Fulton Avenue West Alls Avert Nolan Street Wnogalitas

Chamberwal Wins Time Chamberwal Wins Time

In Omak Washington a court ruling on back wages from a Wenatchee hotel centers on the states minimum weekly wage for women. The hotel won in the Salvester court with the state Supreme Court upholding the decision. The ruling notes the employer and employee are deprived of their right to consent under the minimum wage law.

Omak Wash Elle Parsish Hotel Chambermags Wenntches Wales Wenatchee United States Taw Washington Wenatches Salvester Fie State Supreme Court Fownser

Lady Astor’s relative dies in New York fall

The story reports the death of David Bros, nephew of Lady Astor, who fell from a Park Avenue hotel window after the Moffett family, including Adelaide Moffett, faced a widowhood. Investigators note the events occurred as Mrs Brooks, hotel staff, and taxi drivers learned of the incident. Brooks, a 22 year old, is described as the son of Reg Wahl Brooks and Mrs Roberta Holland of London, sister of Lady Astor.

New York David Bros Lady Astor Adelaide A. Moffett James A Moffett Ped Tral Brooks Park Ave Hue Poosevelt Tui East Sixty-fifth Street Pote Reg Wahl Brooks Rerbert Holland London Lady Aster Moffett

UT Law Student Tops 16 Hour Filibuster Record

University of Texas law student A Mann bet roommates he could outlast Hue P Long in a 16 hour and 1 minute continuous soliloquy. The marathon session covered astronomy religion politics economics and life history among other topics in a single extended dialogue.

Long Mark Austin T—W. A Mann University of Texas Ucllér Ente Benatar Hues P. Long

Falls From Roof, Climb Back Unhurt

F W Clack, 20, of 102 Moon Street, fell from a roof and climbed back unhurt while at work on Monday police said. The incident occurred near Pee relda and Cedar streets.

Sister Annang

Wage Increases Across Several Plants Raise Pay

Approximately 100 percent of workers at Welney Jolded the ranks of workers will receive raises or bonuses announced over the weekend. The largest group is 2500 employees at Nashua New Hampshire Manufacturing whose wages rose by an undisclosed amount with a second boost due within six months. Phoenix, Arizona and Syracuse, Va also show wage hikes, with hourly rates up for most except common labor. Other firms include A. Gerbolt in Prado and Large, Pa boosting pay 12 12 percent. A $30,000 bonus for SaC employees at Me Clemens Service in Me Clemens, Mich. and Northwestern Leather at Sault Ste Marie, Mich giving 5 percent raises to 900 workers today.

Cncago Cour Wenley Srgesh Newshua Manufactuing Nashua N. H Phoenix Tron Company Bhoenixeilir A. Gverbolt and Company Prado Sac Mb Clemens Sereeorviny Me. Clemens Mich Northwestern Leather Cooiaty

Beware Coughs From Common Colds That Hang On

An early 20th century dental advertisement urges readers to treat persistent coughs with Creomulsion. The message claims lingering chest and bronchial symptoms are soothed by the product, promising rapid relief and a guarantee from a supposed authority.

Funeral Service for Newton Held

Funeral services for Chet A. Newton 46 president of the San Antonio Buick company were held at Central Christian Church in Neston. A native of Seguin he had lived in San Antonio 30 years. Survivors include his widow two daughters Opal Joy and Marquita Newton a son Bryant Newton and several sisters and a brother. Pallbearers included Bailey Peyton Ralph D. Young Harry M. Taylor and others.

Chet A. Newt San Antonio Buick Company Saunday Central Christian Chtrch Neston Scottish Rite Seguin Ted San Antonia Tug Opal Joy Marcita Newton Bryant Newton Louis Goodwich Wharton Norman Craig

Soldier Held in Attempted Holdup at Grill

Fort Sam Houston soldiers by military authorities arrested a man after an attempted holdup at Grasson Grill 1522 Greyson Street. The assailant fired several shots as he fled. one soldier was held by officers JA Single and Wo Marvison in the vicinity.

Sam Honrton Ayon Day Ie Grasson Grill Greyson Street Papps Sheraton Qdt Wir JA Single Wo “Marvison

Local Theater Plans Taming of the Shrew at Ben Préry Playhouse

The Federal Theatry project will stage William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew at the Ben Préry Playhouse on Wednesday and Thursday November 18 and 19. Publicity director Seaten announced Ron day Matia Ascarra Wagoner, a familiar figure in local theatrics, will direct the production.

Willam Shakespeare Ben Préry Playhouse Henry 3. Seaten Ronday Matia Ascarra Wagoner

Riot at Bombay Slums Injures Twelve as Police Quell Clash

In Bombay on November 16 to 18, a mossy disturbance in the extreme north injured twelve people. Falke tried to quell the unrest but Tote was induced. fifty persons were arrested.

Bombay Mila Falke

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