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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1936

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Paris Strikers Agree To 6 Percent Wage Rise In Textile Sector

In France, authorities reported a preliminary settlement ending larger strikes by 25,000 to 35,000 textile workers. A 6 percent wage rise takes effect October 1, with employers gaining concessions on later delegate distribution. Clashes occurred in Thaon and Lille as factions clashed over the dispute, while Jean Leroy traveled from Paris to mediate.

Paris Emment Iille Tnderlor Roger Slengro Millamitrs Stkry Out Tte Thaon Vosges Niet Blum

Four in Race for Veterans' Office in Denver

A four way race for junior vice commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars opened in Denver, with candidates Wynne of Akron, Skillman of Manila, Van Zandt of Altoona, and Kearney of Gloversville seeking advancement. Nomination of junior post officers to be made this afternoon as the senior commander contenders also move forward.

Denver Veterans of Foreign Wars Fegancera DS Capolis W. B. Wynne Akroni, Jr Jack Skillman Mismi Alueal James E. van Zandt Altoona Tily Ber W. ‘Kearney Gloversville Bird Scott P. Squyres Oklahoma

Murder charge filed in knife slaying case

Justice of the Peace court charged Joe Gomez age 30 at 302 Morman Street in the September 13 knife attack that killed Juan Cabezas at the junction of F.in and Guadalupe streets, per City Detective F B Littepage.

Justice of the Peace ‘Y Bat Corigan Joe Gomez Morman Street Juan Cabezas Ris Leona Street Guadalupe

Washington battle over collateral and evictions

Mrs Rubye Mix Zioncheck forfeited today the $25 collateral post ed in the assault case while the incident closed. Mrs Pamela Schuyler Young filed the charge after an encounter with the late Representative gloveneck and his young friend last May during an eviction attempt. Zioncheck travels to answer a $3000 damages suit by Young over alleged furniture damage in the apartment rented by the congressman and his bride. A separate notice from Indian Bridge reports a new $10,000 bridge to be built by Calcutta across the Hooghly.

Washington Rubye Mix Zioncheck Pamela Schuyler Young Representative Gloveneck Young Srndé Zioncheck

Two Men Die In Water Well Digging Incident

In Austin on September 17 two workers ages 26 died and a third was rescued after damp gas flooded a water well. Marvin Kelly entered first, followed by Wallace Drake who perished trying to save Kelly. Wesley Ray survived thanks to firefighters, but Drake and Kelly died in the incident.

Austin Marvin Kelly Wallace Drake Wesley Ray Drake

Hitler offers plan to pacify Europe by abandoning alliances

London reports Chancellor Hitler proposed a five point plan to end all European alliances, expand German colonial reach, absorb demilitarized troops, and halt Soviet propaganda. The plan calls for Italy joining the colonial framework and warns Britain of consequences if war continues.

Universal Service, Inc London Hitler Germany Europe Ribbentrop Britain Universal Service Leniin Moscow Berlin Eyope Carliest Hiller Italy Soviet Russia Russia Soviet Union

Walter Holman to be welcomed at San Antonio event

Walter R Holman of Portland Oregon president of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce will be hosted at 6 p m Thursday at the Gunter Hotel by the San Antonio junior chamber of commerce Jesse Fletcher president says Holman travels to Texas for the state junior chamber convention in Corpus Christi Friday and Saturday A concentration party is planned Thursday 3 p m at the hotel roof by delegates from across Texas before departure to Corpus Christi Friday

Jaysee Walter &. Holman Portland Ore United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Gunter Hotel Jesse Fletcher San Antonio Corpus Christi

Executions By Loyalists Rise In Spain Revolt

Madrid reports eleven army officers and seven civilians executed after conviction by people’s tribunals for participating in the rightist revolt against the Madrid government last July. The executions, part of a harsh wave aimed at keeping justice within legal channels, followed five officers executed in Madrid yesterday with four more planned tomorrow.

Madrid Spain People's

Chamber Cites Eminent Domain to Tackle Slum Clearance

The San Antonio chamber of commerce executive committee met at the Gunter Hotel to discuss pressuring Governor James V. Allred to use the state right of eminent domain for slum clearance under a housing act. Manager R. William Archer said a draft would be prepared soon, noting federal aid for slum clearance is unlikely and that courts have halted similar projects in the past. The committee based its stance on the humane clearance plan recommended by the human relations group.

Chamber of Commerce Gunter Hotel United States Archer

Gold Shirts Leader Reported Traveling Amid Labor Tensions

LAREDO reports that Nicolas Rodriguez chief of the Mexican Gold Shirts, recently railed by President Lazaro Cardenas, was in Monterrey. Also in route to Monterrey was Jedano, a Communist leader linked to the Coahuila cotton pickers strike. General Rodriguez was sent from Mexico to El Paso by plane weeks ago. Treasury data shows September receipts and expenditures with gold assets standing at 20.76 billion.

Laredo Nicolas Rodriguez Gold Shirts Lazaro Cardenas Monterrey Lombardo Jedano Coahuila General Rodriguez Mexico el Paso Gold Shirt

Fragmented Weather Data From An OCR Extract

The readable segments report monthly and daily values for sunrises and sunsets, precipitation totals, and tide times. Specific figures include 83 percent and 95 percent, 0.8 inches, 4.84 inches excess, and January totals of 25.20 inches, with sunrise at 6 20 am and sunset at 6 37 pm on a Thursday.

Sunsidht AG P

Armour Business Strongest Quarter In Years

Armour and Company president Robert H. Culgll said the meat packing firm's latest quarter was the best for several years and that September began well with October prospects improving, signaling strong business momentum ahead.

Armour Business Ohigagg Bent Robert H. Cubgll Armour and Company

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