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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1935

Page

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Admirals Fame Haunts Ailing Public Memory At San Antonio

The text recalls Rear Admiral Richmond Pears on Hobson and his sinking of the Merrimac in Santiago harbor, drawing public admiration that lingered for years. It mentions a convention melancholy, a Houston street misdirection, local bookstore owners Janet Steele and Wye J. D. Rucker, and a small town pottery and carving scene. It notes attorney Wailer E. Loughridge, a $1500 painting dispute, and a dealer who sold artworks with stories of the past.

Richmond Pearson Hobson Santiago Harbor Tnt Sears Alantis Uerp Santiago San Antonio Janet Steele Wye J. D. Rucker Minami Sally Braubrech Shis

Fragmented Fragments Put Odd Pieces Together

A jumble of garbled text follows a list of dated events and names. Fahuwbie i is confused, while a collage mentions a book series on hobbies, state veterans, a convention, and various people including Mrs. William Randolph Hearst. The prose shifts to a rodeo, a Del Rio merchant, and a city court scene with knitting during proceedings.

British Troops and Ship Reach Rock Gibraltar

British forces and the transport Lancaster from Satthamincon Socay arrive with detachments of the Toye Army, royal engineers, and ordnance corps. Escorted by the cruiser Ajax, the ship departs for MENA after disembarking troops. Authorities today urged Tamph- Mie to stay clear of the public during the Advent fan war raid.

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Bills Advance at Texas Legislature in Special Session

In Austin the week-long special session ends with Major bill to governor. APTA bonds for the Bravos River district clarified and several measures approved, including an old age pension proposal. Taxation bills flood the base, while pension eligibility requires resident Texas status and dependents criteria.

Austin Sepe Bravos River

Texas lawmakers weigh sales tax to fund pensions

In Austin on September 2, the house revenue and taxation committee heard Representative Bob Alexander propose a general retail sales tax to fund old age pensions. Alexander argued most people could not pay the bill and urged a fair tax. Governor opposed. debate continued with committee assigning to a subcommittee for Monday’s report. Additional talks cited a possible 2 percent levy and opposition from several members, with a push to place the issue on a broader vote.

Austin Texas Bob Alexander Coultness House Revenue and Taxation Committee Alexander Jesse Janes Cameron

Billings Moves to Halt Mooney Bid for Freedom

Warren J. Billings, linked to the 1930s Preparedness Day bombing aftermath, seeks an injunction to stop Tom Mooney’s Habeas Corpus appeal. Ex parte testimony from Mats R. Spencer near Los Angeles supports Mooney’s claim. Hearing before California Superior Court reserve A A Shavy continues as decision looms.

San Frangigo Warren J. Hillings Folsomy Tom Mooney Billings Mooney Feataless Odonis Orezon Matsa R. Spencer Shesif California Super Court Supreme Pore Tertay

Europe Fears War At Ang Europe Fears War At Ang

European diplomats in Rome Paris Geneva and London fear a new war near Ethiopia as Mussolini refuses compromise and the rainy season ends. A clash over Adowa could draw Britain France and other powers into sanctions and a broad international confrontation. The situation hinges on Mussolini's next moves in weeks ahead. Want a job Find a light classified ad at Broadway and Fifth Avenue.

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One Dramatic Moment in Pirate Show at San Francisco Parade

In a dramatic scene Tom Mounty, noted public figure, kneels amid a chaotic display atop a San Francisco building during a parade misfire. Referee Shaw presides as a tense hearing unfolds, captured by Titernalions News in a staged photographic feature.

Tom Mounty Iifer Strawn San Francisco Mooney Shaw Fort Habens Corpus Titernalions

Italy Rejects Peace Plan Amid Sanctions Pressure

Italian press reports Britain has adopted sanctions against Italy and Mussolini may respond. Articles warn a clash with Britain could widen into a League of Nations dispute as calls rise for a mobilization of up to 500000 troops next Tuesday to show national readiness.

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Ethiopia Replies to League on At tican Empire modernization

Geneva dispatch says Ethiopia’s reply to the League of Nations committee recommendations on modernization of the At tican empire was handed to the league and believed favorable. A separate report notes British warships concentrate defensively in the Mediterranean and North Sea, described as defensive amid tensions with Italy over the five power treaty.

London Sep Geneva Exchange Telegraph Agency Cbriétaly Iethiopia Feasue of Nations Committee of Ve League Tondon Capi Rene Lant Italy

Prisoner of the OGPD the by George wisaEince Death Claims Many Underfed Prisoners

A leaked report details brutal conditions among Soviet prisoners in remote guard outposts. Morbidity from winter starvation, typhus, scurvy, and dysentery ran high as medical care collapsed and guards neglected the sick, with prisoners worked in forests despite illness.

George wisaEince

22 Per Cent Die at Forest Work

Rumors say a report to Moscow about Ember camp deaths was withheld. By spring 1930 twenty two percent of prisoners at Ember works were dead and around sixty percent were starved or weakened, with harsh life in Archangel and a harsh office regime under Bukhaltzay. The narrative follows daily toil, discipline, and attempts to escape as officials mock and abuse prisoners while dull routines persist.

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Meal at a Peasant Home Through a Fast Sleigh Ride

A rapid journey with sleighs leads to a peasant cottage where tea and preserves are shared. Guests observe family life, political posters, and wartime prints as snow blankets forests and distant church domes frame their stop before continuing the journey.

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