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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1935
Page
3
France ready to impose economic and financial sanctions at once if Ethiopia is attacked, officials say. Embargo on export of war materiel likely first step, with no planned military action and actions tied to other powers and League of Nations context.
During the Finle ware the Lipesi idlaids north of Sittly were cited as a Care thaginian naval station.
Weather report notes rain and stormy conditions impacting daily life at Washdy and surrounding areas. Mentions Sunshine Laundry at Flores Street as a local touchpoint and hints at ongoing civic routines amid unsettled skies.
Muskogee Oklahoma Sept 13 union employees in the Griffin Wholesale Grocers Company plant ended a 39 day strike and voted to resume work tomorrow morning after accepting a settlement offer. Griffin rejected five strikers and gave the bargaining committee the night for talks.
Fort Sam Houston orders a contingent of experienced soldiers including sergeants and privates to Marfa in October. They join five percent of seasoned men to form the training cadre for the Seventy-seventh Field Artillery Regiment, which will regarrison Port B.A. Russell. Fort Bliss, Fort Sill and Fort Warren will provide additional personnel.
Ethiopian envoy to Japan Deba Birrou arrived in Nagasaki en route to Tokyo and rejected reports he sought arms for a conflict with Italy. He said his trip’s purpose was to prepare for establishing a legation in Tokyo. Nearby classified notes list furnished rooms for rent at 219 Spottord.
Italian officials judged Pierre Laval’s League of Nations address as neutral for Rome and said it would not alter Italy’s policy in Ethiopia. They rejected major war warnings, welcomed Hull’s pacific tone, and cited Italy’s claim that Ethiopia violated the pact. A grain-commission report forecast 1935 wheat output at 27,161,090 bushels to feed people and armies.
Harold G Look is charged with killing prominent Vineyward Haven resident Knight B Owen after a dispute over a woman, authorities say. Owen, 43, was shot three times while in his car yesterday. Look, a reclusive and social figure, awaits arraignment in district court.
Local notices list multiple dances with dates and venues including Bramhall Bramroad and Hartmanius arches. Events feature bands such as Ira, Ted Hopp's Rhythm Soys, Vivien Verdenbaum, and True Blue. Prices show ladies 18 cents and general admission around 25 cents with free options.
London reports a sharp rise in British naval activity near the Suez Canal. The admiralty lists ships bound for Alexandria including flagship Gadrington and destroyers, with Malta routes and Port Said movements noted. Reinforcements to Malta total about 2200 troops, plus anti aircraft and munitions. Home fleet rests at Portland awaiting orders as maneuvers near Scotland loom next week.
Rome reports Italo Ethiopian tensions prompt reinforced naval posture and new British naval movements. Officials say Italy will respond to British actions with stronger measures in the Mediterranean and Red Sea, citing strategic needs and provisioning. The Azione Coloniale notes Britain’s pacific stance masks broader aims and warns of decisive Italian replies.
Athens reports a Greek government protest to the Italian ambassador over a naval vessel entering Greek waters without permission. The Greek representative to the League of Nations was also notified. Italians cited storm conditions as cause for one vessel entering, with other ships reportedly involved.
Longon September 19 British officials welcomed Secretary Hulls appeal to signatories of the Kellogg Brand pact to keep the peace as an indication of Americas initial support in its efforts to serve the Taloo Ethiopan dispute
A Reuters dispatch from Addis Ababa reports Italian agents attempted to poison Ethiopian wells near Diredewa along the Ethiopian French Somaliland frontier. The plot was uncovered by a Somali woman who notified the Ethiopian consul at Djibouti.
The Dallas board announced September 1 as the bid date for the Texas Centennial building unit. To keep progress steady an additional call is planned. The foundation is estimated to cost $75,000.
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