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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1936

Page

2

Browder to prosecute attackers after Tampa disruption

Communist Bert Browder, en route to Detroit, said he would file criminal charges against attackers who disrupted his Tampa campaign speech. About a dozen people were involved in the disturbance that toppled the stand, as Browder hid in a hotel for safety. He planned to add names of suspects to a $100,000 damage claim and pursue further action in court.

Tampa Bert Browder Detroit Rivera HU Folowers Me Saldere Browder Tamages Eri Findanis J. R. McLeod Woodruff Lawrence Ponder Amercan Legion Ponder McLeod ROY Ameritat Bitte Trate Haute Ind

First Film Actor Dies at Age of 76

Frederick P. Ott, claimed to be America s first film actor, died in West Orange at 76. He appeared before a public picture camera erected by Edison, performing a jump and sneeze routine decades ago, marking an early cinema moment.

West Orange Feederick P. Ott America Cat Thomas A Edison Ott

Women educators prepare for state convention event

Dainty Lithgeon Hartstey and monitors of their party head to the state convention of the American Association of University Women on October 20 and 31. Miss Gladys Morgan, Miss Mary Walling, and Mrs A. A. Brown join the trip along with other educators. Attendees will meet the board of directors, hear Dr Kath ageing Gallagher of Goucher College and Dr Raltesing R Adams speak at the dinner hosted by Miss Hockaday. An organ recital and reception at Southern Methodist University precede reports at the San Antonio delegate meeting.

American Association of Uni Women Dasias Gladys Morgan Missy Rostmary Walling A. A. Brown State Bulletin Hockaday Hockaday School For Girls Ie Dy. Kathageing Gallagher Goucher College Baltimore National Committee U. W de. Raltesing R. Adams Miss Morgan Southern Methodist University San Antonio Ide Man Murray Mixa Margaret E. Burke Ximione West Perry Kallisovi Margantt IF. Burke Glen St. Anthony Hotel

Social Calendar Highlights San Antonio Bride August

The social calendar lists a Monday evening little theater at the San Peden playhouse with Yellow Jack, a Tuesday NEW concert, and a stream of parties. Mrs Louis Schreiner hosts a buffet supper. numerous debutantes and fiancés are noted with teas, luncheons, and bridal events at San Antonio venues including the St. Anthony Hotel and Kerrville gatherings.

San Peden Playhouse Mia Willnny Wyatt Mollig Bond Brde-Elert Val Louis A. Schreiner Yxllefegah Kerrville Dee Shell Fleces Miers Deus Wenle Gisvence McElroy Hfackur WI Enterain Zuncheon Tur St. Anthony Hotel Mr Nell Josephine Schreiner Jal Lenis Josephine Wilson Roy T. Goodsin Sanders M.A. Childers

Denture Static Promises With New Teeth Aid

An ad style fragment touts a product promising denture comfort and reduced staining. It mentions a painless feel and improved wear, urging users to try the new Denture Static device, with sensory claims and bold, garbled phrasing.

Mrs Roosevelt Buys Pots Pans in New York

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt begins a buying trip in New York shopping for curtains kitchen items for her West York apartment. She will be joined by her secretary and later by another official after the Miller Savare garde event. The day features many homes and real estate listings in the classifieds.

Roosevelt New York Franklin D. Roosevelt Weyt York Malgini Schmider Muliton Savare Garde Ally Atl Hyde Fark

Plate Glass Strike Called Across Multiple Plants

Pitt sburgh Oct 26 A widespread plate glass strike paralyzes about 600 workers in Port City Greighton Mt Vernon Henryetta Crystal City and other cites over a demanded four year closed shop contract Federation head C M Ca h e says negotiations have stalled and a renewal without a deal leaves workers without alternatives to continue work or cease.

Pittsburgh V— Aickets Cilann W. McCahe Federation of Plas Glass Workers Port City Greiguton Mt. Vernon Henryetts, Okla Chirkshure Wy Va Crystal Wv Crystal City R.pf Oyestelke Macatin

Three Convicts At Large After Downtown Houston Break

State officers pursue three escaped inmates from a prison truck breakout in downtown Houston last night. Two companions who fled with them were captured soon after. The fugitives are Lonnie Jacksen serving two 94 year terms Noble Gwthtie and Flyod Seay.

Houston INS Withere Nome Lonnie Jacksen Noble Gwthtie Flyod Seay

City News Falloween Dance and Floor Show at Municipal Auditorium

Community event note lists a Saturday dance and floor show with Adolf and His Hohemisns at Municipal Auditorium. Tickets urged with reserved seating and festive offerings including eats and decorations. Some text appears garbled but indicates a Halloween themed social with entertainment.

Municipal Auditorium Ky Adolf

Five Die When Plane Dives Into Marion, Va

Five people were killed when a plane nose dived in Marion West Virginia. The craft, owned and piloted by W T Mitchell of Bhudlett West Virginia, carried Frank Tidwell 20 from Bhudulesd Charles M Henry 40 Marion and Mrs HF Chappell 34 plus two others. The crash occurred in the early morning hours on a plot near the W Va line.

Marion Get Parsons Tate Cresh W. T. Mitchetl Bhudlett W. Va Frank “Tidwell Bhuottesd Charles M Henry Chappell Weich W, Va

Mexico Fears Seizure Laws Threaten Private Property

Reports from Mexico City indicate President Cardenas submitted an expropriation bill to Congress amid alarm in financial circles. Observers say the measure would allow federal seizure of private property with no owner recourse, risking business collapse and credit paralysis. Major Mexican associations met with deputies to press for swift action and clarify safeguards.

Mexican Congress Cardenas San Antonio Covier Moet Chamber of Deputies National Confederation of Chambers of Commerce The Natives Confederation of Industrial Chambers Mexico City

Delayed Dedication of Monument at LaGrange Ont

A weather delay postpones the dedication ceremony for a monument in LaGrange Ontario. The fragment mentions timing issues and a postponement of the event, with limited readable details on organizers or new schedule.

Lagrange Texas

Coast Fages Stake Tie Up Looms Over Sailors Vote

In San Francisco a threatened full tie up looms as about 37 000 maritime workers are expected to vote on a compromise offer from shipowners and the federal maritime commission. Balloting favors striking. a truce has held since October first, with the next vote set for Wednesday. Gail Patrick sails from Los Angeles to Honolulu to visit the Maharajah and Mahatalees of Indore and hosts visitors from Hollywood.

San Francisco Line Pacific Tosh Fin Walleout Maritime Union Harry Lindenberg Sailors’ Union of The Padfe Federal Maritime Commission Campromine Gail Patrick Los Angeles Honolulu

Black-Draught Laxative Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Black-Draught as a reliable laxative for a clean system and to prevent sickness. It claims the product relieves constipation quickly, supports regular elimination, and remains a trusted family remedy noted for gentle action and dependable relief.

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