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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1936

Page

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Ipswich Assizes Hear Divorce Case Draws World Attention

Ipswich sees a packed court for the Simpson divorce case with Mrs. Wallis Simpson and Ernest Simpson as foreign correspondents arrive by train. Photographers stake out a suburban house while the High Court docket anticipates the verdict and possible six month remarriage window. International interest rises as Europe’s peace talks circulate amid a heavy press presence.

Dickens Baltimore Ernest Simpson Sean London Marcy Charles Dickens Miles Europe Ipswich Suffolk County High Constable Agals Tedey Weef Waith England Bobby Moe

Rebels Claim Capture Near Lisbon and Madrid

Fascist Burgos dispatches report Medina isolated from Spain and rail hubs cut from Madrid, as rebels push toward Aranjuez and Ciempozuelas while facing counterattacks east of Navacerrada. Prisoners freed include Henry Tin Gorrell of Washington and Canadian correspondent James Minifiz remains listed as missing.

Lisbon Portugal Pani Burgos Medi Spain el Escorial Madrid Aranjuez Sa Valencia Tapas Ciempozuelas Navakarnero Savalperat Aranquez James Minifiz New York Lsted

Confessed Forger J. M. Wade Sentenced to Prison

Devine man J M Wade pleaded guilty in Criminal District court to two indictments for forgery and passing worthies. He admitted forging W D Glascock's name on a 115 dollar check and passing a 50 dollar draft to Rav Toc Chehill of Builders Lumber. Wade received four years in each case, handed down by judge W W McCrery.

J. M. Wade Devine W. W. McCrery Criminal District Court Wade W. D. Glarscock Ravtoc Cehill The Builders Lumber Company Wade Eley Glasecock 4. D. Kern Nogalites

Five Year Terms Assigned in Local Holdup Case

Pleading guilty to incitements and assault persons, Teabel Gonzales of Hallettaville received a five year prison term from Judge W W McGrocy in district court. Gonzales admitted robbing A J Micaill Jan of McAllen on August 21 in Mitem Square and demanding 25 cents. Puberta Sanchez pleaded guilty to two indictments for burglary and theft and received two five year terms. He was charged with burglarizing Mrs Slvie Green at 24 South Bravos Street on September 6 and the home of W C Dickey at Camp Street on September 5.

Webbsty Teabel Gonzales Hallettaville W. W. McGrocy Gonzales A. J. Micaill- Jan McAllen Mitem Square Puberta Sanchez Usted Vulglary Slvie Green South Bravos Street W. C. Dickey Camp Strort

Henderson Case Heads to Court Hearing

The Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in the Henderson company appeal concerning Cang-Leng gasoline production in Sanford Texas. The case involves a three judge federal district court ruling that refused to enjoin orders of the Texas railroad commission labeling wells by grade as sour or sweet and applies under the 1935 act and related orders.

Washington Supreme Court Henderson Company Sanford Texas Sistritt Texas Talkoad Commission Otter Linder Re Peters

County Nays Buy Decision Delayed in County Purchase

County Auditor Edgar G. Garvey withheld approval for a $780 purchase from the Herper-Gillespie Co after a protest by J. S. Coleman of Lozke Motor Co. A hearing was ordered as Coleman claimed his bid was preferred. Commissioner Donnell pressed for clarity, suggesting the decision may not proceed quickly.

J. W. Donnall Edgar G. Garvey At Sala Herper- Gillespie Company J. 8 Coleman Lozke Motor Company Garvey

Reserve Pilots to Get New Airplane Litut

Li A. Guenther of Brooks field left San Antonio Monday by train for California to obtain a new BL-3 airplane to be used for reserve flying at Brooksfield.

Li A. Guenther Brooksfield San Antonio California

Hat Check Girl Declares Love Lost in Court Testimony

New York October 7 Aldine Pay hat check girl explains she eloped with singer Frank Tebnile and wants neither love nor money from him She testifies in a annulment suit that their marriage occurred during the war and was not purely platonic She says she knew him and denies money or lasting affection ended by Desertion and his failed marital claims

Ebeeg Frank Tebnile Orchestra Alabama Supreme Court Thurssay Tentilte Miss Foy Thoney

French General Orders New Bay of Biscay Action

In Saint Jean de Luz on October 2 General Emilio Athla, an allied commander, reportedly ordered hereto rebel troops toward the Biscay coast to redraw lines and intensify actions. The Bay of Biscay offensive is anticipated to begin with these moves, signaling a broader push.

Saint Jean DE Luz France Emilio Athla

Polls And Poll-Taking Discussed By Open-Minded Experts

A New York August 26 roundtable of pollsters and political writers assesses methods and biases in national polls. They estimate states likely to favor Landon or Roosevelt, compiling cross-state forecasts from thirteen of fourteen participants. Electoral projections vary by state but lean toward Landon overall.

Archibald M. Crossley Nathutal Toll Copy King Feap Bynd, Inc New York Fourlee Manhattan Preveta Egme Landon Roosevelt Courge Roossvelt Taen T Treynut Staten Delaware Landay Rooseval Ilinois Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missons Nebraska New Jersey

British consul general in Mexico praises American roads

Consul General Joseph Pyke, en route to Mexico City from England, praised U S roads as superior during his stop in Detroit and noted improvements in Texas and American highways while reflecting on his career in the British diplomatic corps dating to 1907.

Amonea Joseph Pyke Mexico Pyke San Antonio Mexato City Salt England Texas Pye Hin Baltimore Whars Fey

Convent Massacre Told by Spanish Officer in New York

Price Ladonte Pignatelli d'Aragnon, a first officer of Spain's insurgent army, recounts the fall of Madrid and the Santa Maria Sierva convent atrocity. He details priests slain, nuns desecrated, and 300 convent students burned, describing the brutal massacre as part of the Madrid rebellion and the terror of Communist forces.

New York Spain Red Navarre Eoillin Mote Madrid Salvador San Sebastian Santa Maria Si Talpeign Henterrea Kelling Brother Slater

Italian Chamber Organized Here Reportedly Formed

Italian chamber organizers led by Pat Vioia announce a new chamber with 216 charter members. The first election will be held Wednesday at headquarters 829 West Haustal Street.

Bandits Kill 2 In Mexico Near Quernayaga

In Quernayaga Mex two federal soldiers died and four were wounded during a 10 minute battle with bandits who attacked 200 excursionists returning from the Cosaharmipa grottoes. The incident echoed a prior raid involving Senator Robert Rice Reynalds of Asheville North Carolina.

Quernayaga Mex Cosaharmipa Dart United Stat Robert Rice Reynalds Asheville N.C

Scientific Medication S-p-r-6-a-d-s causes nasal relief claim

An OCR style ad claims a medication called S-p-r-6-a-d-s treats nose and throat irritation and colds, promising quick relief from stuffy head and nasal congestion. It touts stimulating defenses and preventing colds when used at first signs.

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