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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1936

Page

13

Derby Postponed as Hungarian Court Delays Nine Duels

In Budapest the court of honor postponed the nine duel matches from Dr Franz Bargai to today, citing formalities. The first six duels must occur Tuesday after a daylong scramble to gain consent from 20 seconds. Bargai, called Me Against Nine, faced crowds as he prepared for the two day final dress rehearsal amid public pressure and cheering Hungarians. His wife Magda and his mother urged him on as he faced opponents in a gymnasium duel countdown.

Budapest Court of Honor Franz Barga Budapesty Bik Frana Eymasium Magda Satga Sarga Sahtell Seite

Budapest duel spectacle mocks age of chivalry amid scandal

In Budapest a famed duel challenge unfolds as Dr Frana Sarga, wife’s financier suitor, prepares for nine combats with rivals. The event draws police speculation, courtship turmoil, and family money disputes while Sarga cites honor and a future memoir as motives.

Twin Calves Alarm Farmer Over Increased Birth Rate

Canton New York reports a farmer noting an unusual spike in twin calves on his farm. Earl Moulton said the twin births worry him as the new calves strain resources and he has seen four other twin births in the past two years.

Canton Moulton

General Parsons Inspects Dallas Centennial Division

Major General James K. Parsons, commander of the Third Army and Fort Sam Houston, visited Dallas on Monday to inspect the Centennial division. In his absence Brigadier General A. T. Ovenshine will assume command.

Parsons Dallas James K. Parsons Fort Sam Houston A.T. Ovenshine

Pendion Forms Out Tuesday

Four thousand San Antonio business establishments will receive 83-5 distribution blanks for employees. Postmaster Dan J. Quill announced the plan and said blanks must be signed by employees and handed to employers for delivery to the post office.

San Antonio Jeral Stourty Dan J. Quill Haltimore Quill

Prisoner Escapes and Royal Navy Satire News Flash

Fifteen hours of freedom for Alejandro Delgado a 19 year old barber convicted of immigration law violations. He escaped a county jail cell by sawing a window bar and lowering himself to the ground using a makeshift rope. A five man posse captured him near a house in the 1100 block of U. S. 8 and is awaiting transfer. Meanwhile aboard the Indianapolis President Roosevelt is depicted ordering a watch for Davy Jones the royal agent of King Neptune as part of a facetious equator crossing initiation aboard the cruiser en route to the inter American peace conference. The tale includes mock charges of incompetence in a national election and notes royal agents preparing sub poenas for secret service agents.

Alejandro Delgado U. S Delgado Fle Way Shorty Sherif Dick Knight Chester Bea Roosevelt Pallywog Davy Jones Ats Buenos Aires Indianapolis Fis Mall Royal Police Wade Tral

Declgalo Deportation and Prison Escape Leads to New Arrest

The report details Delgado, an immigrant once held in Huntsville and Leavenworth cases, deported five times, awaiting transfer for a two year term for re entry. The sheriff’s office investigated a Mexican girl linked to his escape and a broader clash between clans in Isle of Mull with Sir Fitzroy MacLean’s death.

San Marcos Sherriffs Albert W. Weston Delgado Cour U. S United States Guyaio Namara Mnisfer Leavenworth McNamara Delgallo Huntsville State Chiepotes Isle OF Mull Sir Fitzroy Donald MacLean Scotland Campbell Old Duart Castle

Mayor to Appoint a Zoning Commission for San Antonio

Mayor G. J. Quin announced on Monday that a zoning commission to regulate building in San Antonio will be appointed Tuesday after conferring with the senior chamber of commerce committee. The panel includes Theo F. Wriss Charles H. Jackson Jr. and Jones N. W. Pletcher.

San Antonio G. J. Quin With & Joyior Chamber of Commerce Committee Theo FL Wriss Charles H. Jackson Jr Jones N W. Pletcher

Nine killed and nine hurt in Deming traffic crash

A gasoline truck crash near parked autos in Deming New Mexico killed a woman and three children and injured nine others. The dead were Mrs M M Catswell of Prescott Arkansas and three young children. The truck driver Mr Drake of Deming described avoiding parked cars and the vehicle overturning into bystanders and autos. Several vehicles were stalled along the highway at the scene.

Lee Faslay Fort Wordly

Long Story to Taxpayer in Montgomery Texas Event

Texas raises a world class tax tale as Jesus Oliveira issues a 27 foot long receipt to an air company. The county tax collector counters with another lengthy 40 foot 9 inch receipt, staging a quirky local contest over record receipts.

Montgomery Texas Jesus Oliveira Fiouvai

Pepsodent Powder Promises Double Thrill and Safety

An advertisement extols Pepsodent Powder as superior to dentifrices, claiming it floats away film for swift, gentle cleaning without pumice chalk or soap. It asserts 6,000,000 users switched to the powder, offers a double-your-money-back guarantee, and invites readers to mail a used can to The Pepsodent Co in Chicago for a refund check.

Trany Pepeadent Co Chicago

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