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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1935

Page

13

Fort Bend man tied to string of robberies and a fatal shooting

Blevins described a spree with Cadena and others ranging from robberies of filling stations in Seguin, New Braunfels, Floresville, and Brooksfield to a fatal Heletes stickup where Alexander was slain. They hid, evaded police, and a Texas cop fired as the gang tried to flee after a confrontation at Magnolia Service Station.

Auquist Tways Seguin New Braunfels Blevins Fort Bam Houston Yourist Nath St. Mary's Pecan McCullough Avenue Austin Floresville Midway Brooksfield Alexander Cadena Braunfels Magnolia Reininger San Antonio

Kelso Anes Held Monday for Mrs. Winchester Kelso Sr

Funeral services were held Monday at Laurel Heights Methodist Church for 68 year old Mrs. Winchester Kelso Sr of 107 West Craig Place. A San Antonio native, she led civic groups including the Battle of Flowers association and Fenwick Luncheon Club and belonged to the Texas Pioneers and Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include a daughter Ruth Kelsey Clarkson Oklahoma and a son Winchester Kelso with four brothers and three sisters. Interment followed at Mission Burial Park.

Winchester Kelso West Graig Place Laurel Heights Methodist Church T. Bascom Watts San Antonio Kelso Battle of Flowers Association Fenwick Luncheon Club The Texas Pioneers Daughters of the American Revolution Coronal Institute San Marcos Mis Ruth Kelsey Clarkson Fortain Okla S. W. Stanfield Joe Wright el Paso J. M. Key Harvey Joyce Sah Marting Calif Willaza Jayce Pasadena Albert Joyce Dallas Hoyal W. King Charles J. George Gilbert M. Densall Marahalla Terrell James F. W. Clarkson Hal Browne P. J. Nixor Jack Hardy Mission Burial Park

Trimble Defense Seeks More Testimony in Tomlinson Slaying Case

In Fredericksburg on September 2, defense for L E Trimble pursued further testimony to support self defense as the trial for slaying Menard County Commissioner W R Tomlinson resumed. The defendant described movements from a farm to a road, boarding a bus to San Antonio, and Cadena’s gun exchange.

Fredericksburg L. E. Trimble W. R. Tomlinson Menard

Ethiopians and Italian Troop Reports In Debate

A fragmented report discusses Ethiopia and Italian troop movements amid arms embargo talk. The emperor warns that if the League of Nations collapses morale and protection for foreigners in Africa could wane amid potential territorial pressures. The judge questions bribery and respecting territorial obligations.

League of Nations Hon Judan

Fatal to Mad Ickes Car Crash Near Velarde New Mexico

Interior Secretary Harold Ickes travels to Chicago as his wife Anna Wilmarth Ickes is laid to rest after a two car collision near Velarde New Mexico. Witnesses and a nearby sedan are questioned while investigators reexamine a crash theory. Frank Allen the Gallup driver died earlier from injuries. Genevieve Forbes Herrick and Thrium Seyfuluh were injured. Chicago services will be held with notable attendees including Eleanor Roosevelt and Harry Hopkins.

Banta FE N. M Harold L. Ickes Mag Frank Allen Gallup St. Vincent's Hospital Allen Genevieve Forbes Herrick Washington, D.C Tbrihim Seyfutluh Ickes thisCin J Lamy N. Mo Chicago Secretary of the Interior Harold J. Ickes Anna Wilmarth Tekes Velarde Winnekta Anne Eleanor Roosevelt Harry L. Hopkins

Eden Heads to Paris to Sharpen Opposing Italy War

London reports British minister for League affairs Eden flew to Paris to confer with Pierre Laval and win France's signature on a joint report urging sanctions against Italy in the Ethiopia war. A $36 million Rickett deal with an American firm complicates Eden's Geneva mission as France leans toward Italy and Britain denies any involvement.

London i—Anthatyden League of Nations Paris Pierre Laval League Council Eden France Francis M. Rickett Geneva Britain League Ethiopia Italy African Development and Exploration Company York William ‘Temple

Duce Busy With Troops and Oil Concessions Debate

Italian Premier Mustolfta’s cabinet returned from war maneuvers to set a stance on oil concessions in Ethiopia granted to an American firm described as a new African trio. Britain denies involvement. Meanwhile Naples readies 4000 Blackshirt troops for embarkation as Benevento troops depart.

Mustolfta Ethiopia Timlyako Buslet East Africa St Duce Naples Benevento

Fatal Shooting In Denver Home Leaves Riddle Unsolved

Police investigated the death of 28 year old Mrs Helen Walter found shot and undressed in a fashionable Denver home. A pistol lay beside the body and the scene was reported by James H Leal a local commission firm head and his wife who returned from town. Their son James said he knew Mrs Walter for two years.

Denver Helen Walter James H. Leal Loegtack Neal Hoth James

Dam Break Threatens Fort Smith Water Supply

A temporary dam on the Potesu river near Fort Smith Arkansas collapsed releasing millions of gallons of muddy red water into the Poleay river basin from which the city draws its water. The incident imperiled Fort Smith's water supply as authorities assessed impact and response actions.

Fort Smith Ark Arkansas River Poleay River

Obituary notices batch for multiple individuals

Obituaries list several local and out of state deaths including Mrs. Presius Proctor 57 sent to Van Buren Arkansas for interment with survivors Edward A Proctor Fort Sam Houston Sgt and Mrs W H Browning and others. Cecil R Gore 27 of 403 hoor Sund boulevard services at Akers Funeral Home. Mrs Blaine L Hauck 27 of 198 Felisa street body to Minneapolis Minnesota for interment with Merrain Hauck listed as survivor. John T Lillis 29 native of Baltimore with Requiem Mass at Sacred Heart church and interment at San Fernando Cemetery. Alma Scheel 68 Foster road funeral at Milton Ludwig with survivors Mrs John Sendemer Alvin Scheel and others.

Presius Proctor East Commerce Street van Buren Ark Edward A. Proctor San Antonio Samuel Collins Muskogee Okla Fred Collins Fortsmith Cecil R. Gore Hoor- Sund Boulevard Akers Funeral Home San Jose Burint Park James Gore James Jr W. H. Gore Helen Gore Blaine L. Hauik Felisa Street St. Paul Park Mion Minneapolis Minn Merrain Hauck Oscar Berseng John T. Tills Monterey Street Baltimore Sacred Heart Church Joseph Ace San Fernando Cemetery Agnes B. Lillis Alwine Emma Fredericka Scheel Foster Road Milton Ludwig Funeral Home A. L. Wolff John Sendemer Alvin Scheel Dwins Haas Louis Haag

Mexican authorities release American showman in Ensenada

Leo Morrison New York theatrical manager for Maxter and other stars was released by Mexican immigration authorities at Ensenada after being held for attempting to go ashore before the Greyhound cabin cruiser was inspected. The guest aboard the Jace Shaw LA vessel had been detained at the Lower California port pending clearance.

San Diego Leo Morrison New York Maxter Ensenada James T. Shreve Morrison California Greyhound Jace Shaw Los Angeles

Soviet criticizes Standard Oil move in Ethiopia concession

Moscow dispatch reports the Soviet press accused Standard Oil and Royal Dutch Shell of backing Francis M. Bickett in an Ethiopian concession. The brief note cites official Soviet criticism without detailing the implications or outcomes of the deal.

Standard Oil Moscow Standard Oil Company Royal Dutery Shell Petroleum Corporation Francis M. Bickett

Three Men Rob Victim on San Lana and Matamoras Streets

Joe Leal reports three men robbed him with pocket knives on San Lana and Matamoras streets Monday, stealing about $40. He escaped in a taxicab. Leal resides at 311 South Laredo Street. A four room house at South San Antonio II is for sale for $75 cash with balance of rent See Classified Ads.

Joe Leal San Lana Matamoras Leal Mes South Laredo Street South San Antonio II

Woman's Trial as Kidnapper Set for September

Circuit Judge W C Hughes set September 39 as the trial date for Mrs Nelle Tipton Muench accused in the 1831 kidnapping for ransom of Dr Isaac D B Ketley of St Louis. She is described as the finger woman in the abduction and as a member of a prominent Missouri family.

Mexico W. C. Hughes Nelle Tipton Muench Isaac DB. Ketley St. Louis

Malcolm Campbell Sees 238 MPH On Salt Surface

Ulahy September 2 update reports Sir Malcolm Campbell, holder of the world land speed record, achieving 238 miles per hour on the salt. The Bluebird engine spun at about 27 090 rpm as the car gripped the salt roadbed, appearing to rise and hover on the horizon amid the glare of the lights.

Ulahy Herr Totley Malcolm Campbell Chive Standard Press Luree Bluebird

Bankrupt Round Rock Businessman Declared in Court

Rufus Lee Taylor, a Round Rock businessman, was declared bankrupt in a Federal district court by Judge R. J. McMillan on Monday. The petition was filed by International Shoe Company of St. Louis, charging Taylor with an 3840 debt.

Rufus Lee Taylor Round Rock Federal District Court R. J. McMillan International Shoe Company of St. Louis Taylor

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