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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1933

Page

12

Cuban Regine WN Esn Fc continues on page one

Cuban labor unrest grows as the Bayama labor federation calls a general strike. Americans nervous as 37 business groups threaten a 24 hour shutdown to protest worker violence and attacks. Boycotts hit American firms in Manzanillo, while communists in Santiago threaten to seize American mills and banks. In Havana thousands march against Sumner Welles and U S imperialism. Unrest spreads to Crista manganese mines and across Havana city. Talks among Grau San Martin opposition factions fail to yield a plan, while 500 armed officers holed up in the National Hotel press for Gran San Martin to step down in favor of Cespe des. Women officers wives drenched by water during a visit to the hotel. Merchan ts call for swift action against workers.

Manzanillo Santiago Crista Havana Sumner Welles Ramon Grau San Martin Carlos Mendielo Maria G. Menocal ABG OCR Athors Gran San Martin Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Gerardo Machado Askiog Ir Thomas 8 Mederos Roosevelt Ovo Baguanos Antil Gontiego Matanzas Welles Guillermo Bell de. Cespedes Grau San Martin

Mellon Tax Suit Demurrers Heard

In Pittsburgh today demurrers were argued in the Mellon Tax suit led by L Mellen and five Gulf Oil officers seeking recovery of 1 000 0000 for income taxes from 1926 to 1930. Albert Knight of Lansdowne and Davis Olson of Wellington are plaintiffs. Knight and Olson would receive half if a verdict goes against the Metro group.

Pittsburgh Im— Dudge Gibson Heard L. Mellen Gulf Oil Corporation Albert RR Knight Landdowne Davis A. Olson Wellington Metro Group Olson

State Department Waits Full Report on Cuba Talks

Washington officials awaited a full report on Havana discussions between Ambassador Welles and provisional President Grau San Marteen. Secretary Hull said no decision on recognizing the Cuban government would be made until detailed information arrived. Consular reports described Cuba as tense with factory managers alarmed by labor agitation at Camaguey sugar mills.

State Department DB. C Havana Welles Gra Mon Marthy United States Cuba Wiull Gran San Mar UN Guba

Woman Takes Sick Sister to Columbus Hospital

A. Woman escorts her ailing sister Mrs. Al Kohr wife of City Detective Kohr to the bedside in Columbus Ohio for care. The move follows concerns at home about the sister’s condition and seeks medical attention for her case. Waterway funds allocated 45000 dollars to improve the Louisiana-Texas inland waterway for drainage and harbor infrastructure projects.

al Kohr Barrera Street Kohr Rene Columbus Ohio

Deadly Mexico storm leaves 45 dead and 6,000 homeless

After a hurricane battered San Luis Potosi and Tampico, at least 45 people died and nearly 160 were injured. Authorities began rebuilding more than 6,000 dwellings as millions in damage accumulated. In San Luis Potosi, 14 women, 14 children, and nine men perished when the San Jose dam overflowed.

Mexico D. F San Luis Potosi Tampico San Luis San Jose Santiago Ciudad Madera Cecelia Rosario Playa Miramar Laguna de Chairel Carpitero Tamsis Tamaulipas Tuxpam

Flood Crest Passes Rio Grande City

Flood crest on the Rio Grande due to heavy rain in northern Mexico passed Rio Grande City Sunday afternoon at 25 feet. Roma, 12 miles west, remained steady at 12 feet for 24 hours. No damage expected in Starr County as lowland crops were already lost to prior floods.

Rio Grande City Rio Grands City Rio Grande Mexico San Juan River Airernoon Roma Starr County

Two Killed in Panama Storm

Two persons were killed and significant property damage occurred as renewing storms and floods caused rivers to rise in Chiquiri, Panama, northern region.

Panama Elnad Chiquiwee ' Inee

Typhoon Lashes China Coast Rips Shanghai District

Typhoon from tropical seas rushes north toward Shanghai causing floods in the Whanghee river downtown and native quarters. Hurricane force winds lash the coast with heavy rain, as a second typhoon nears offshore.

China Shanghai

AGA Bride Jean Harlow Marries Rosson in Flight Venture

Wealthy Chicago broker Jean Harlow, divorced and remarried in June 1832, wed Rosson after rallying a United Airport crew to arrange a late night flight to Yuma. They obtained a license at Freeman’s home as the couple took vows. Miss Harlow, age 22, joked about stockings before the ceremony.

Chicago Aint Hern Harlow Rosson United Airport Yuma Russell Justice Freeman Rma Freeman

Genevieve Tobin to Wed Soon in Hollywood

Hollywood gossip reports actress Genevieve Tobin will marry Los Angeles businessman Pellx Chap peller, with an announcement expected in about three weeks despite a denial from Tobin’s mother Mrs. Thomas Jerome Tobin. The note appears in Hollywood society circles as plans proceed.

Genevieve Tobin Hollywood Pellx Chappeller Los Angeles Denise Miss Tobns Thomas Jerome Tobin

Kidnap Gases in Headlines Across Cities

The report outlines kidnapping and extortion cases across multiple cities. In Edwardsville five men and a woman were implicated in the kidnapping of a retired man who was released without ransom. In Peoria authorities detained nine men linked to a plot involving a wealthy clubman. Norristown saw a threat to box promoter Tommy Loughran with a demand of 10000. Jackson Mississippi held Clyde Crews for attempting extortion under threats of kidnapping. Brooklyn police detained Mrs. Jean Castella and John Isola on abduction attempt charges.

Tron Edwardsville Peoria Glyde Culbertson Norristown Boxer Tommy Loughran Jackson Miss Clyde Crews Brooklyn Jean Castella John Isola

Cavalry Club Gains Four New Members

Four reserve officers have joined the Cavalry club of the Southwest. Robert D. Maxwell, secretary, announced Monday. They are First Lieutenants Oscar Martin and Robert T. Wilkinson, medical reserve, and Second Lieutenants Hubert J. Jaegg and Arthur A. Wiskolowaky of the ordnance reserve.

Cavalry Club Cavalry Club of the Southwest Robert D. Maxwell Oscar ©. Martin Robert T. Wilkinson Hubert J. Jaegg Arthur A. Wisalkowaky Ordnance Reserve

Steamer Collision in Copenhagen injures Swedish passengers

An excursion steamer carrying about 500 Swedish passengers collided with the Norwegian steamer Alexant near Malnne harbor in Copenhagen early today. Several people were shocked and injured in the crash. Further details on casualties or condition were not immediately available.

Copenhagen Denmark Fily

Sleeping Sickness Decline Continues in St Louis

The encephalitis lethargica outbreak in St Louis shows progress with only three deaths and 13 new cases today. Total cases reach 859, down from earlier peaks, as officials report a continuing decline in spread despite lingering concerns.

Louis

Chinese Steamer Hsinphity Robbed by Pirates

A Chinese steamer Hsinphity was attacked off Wen shaw in Gheklang province by urcharmed pirates posing as passengers. They overpowered the crew, robbed about 100 passengers, and scuttled the ship before fleeing in small boats.

Bhanghal Repu Wenshaw Gheklang Tony

Lindberghs Visit Cousin in Banthey on Flight Route

Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh visited the colonel's cousin in Banthey and planned to routnine on sight, starting yesterday, possibly to Russia. They waited with a destination in mind and landed two hours later in Tarlskrone, 54 miles east of Christinstad.

Lindberghs Stockholm Charles A. Lindbergh Bantbey Russia Tarlskrone Christinstad

Four Injured in Highway Crash Fort Worth

A highway collision south of Burleson caused injuries to Br. LG. Scarborough president of the Southwestern Theological Seminary and his daughter Ada Beth Scarborough, along with Tony Traylor, all of Fort Worth. The crash occurred September 18 and left about four injured.

Fort Worth Burleson Br. LG

Texas to Replace Zigzag Highway 29 in Two Counties

The Texas highway department plans to straighten the crooked segment of Highway 29 in Travis and Caldwell counties. Counties are asked to provide rights of way for a new Highway 29 to replace the zigzag road now in Lee. The old road will still serve rural communities.

Austin Texas Highway Department Texas Travis Caldwell Lee Traverses

Executives Discuss Immediate Refinancing of Transit Industry

In Chicago on September 10, executives from major street car and utility firms across the United States and Canada heard that seven to ten people ride for business reasons. The event focused on the urgent refinancing needs of their $5 billion industry amid mature obligations.

Chicago United States Canada

Treasury Sells Gold At 31.44 An Ounce In New Sale

The Treasury announces the selling price of newly minted gold at 31.44 dollars per ounce. In London bullion markets the price surged to 131 shillings and 0 pence, a record high for gold.

Treasury Washington, D. C London

Chinese Observe Humiliation Day Marking Occupation Anniversary

Shanghai reports China marks the second anniversary of the Mukden incident and the start of the Manchukuo regime in Manchuria. The observance notes Japan's occupation and the humiliation day as a protest.

Shanghai Chiino Mukden Manchuria

30 in Guadalupe Get Beer Permits

In Guadalupe County Judge H. A. Heldeke’s court this week, 30 individuals were granted beer permits after 44 prior applications were filed. The hearing was held in Seguin with local officials present.

Guadalupe Seguin Hearlign Guadalupe County H. A. Heldeke

Hop Tribe Child Burials Revealed Near Klutshba Ruin

Tucson report details Dr. Hyton Cummings and Yale University team uncovering Hop Indian child burials beneath floors at Klutshba apartment ruins near Port Apache. They describe 13th century practices and beliefs that children could reach mothers in spirit world, with graves placed to guide the child back.

Tucson Ariz Hyton Cummings Cummings University of Arizona Archaeology Department Klutshba Port Apache Vustom Kinish Kinisigba

Junior C. of C to Meet at Winburn Field

Junior chamber of commerce members plan a Tuesday meeting at Winburn field 115. The event includes a barbecue and dance followed by a city tour in a tri motor transport plane. Dallas exhibitors will showcase several latest type planes during the gathering.

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