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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1935

Page

9

Ethiopian Mobilization Hinted as Italy Friction Grows

In Addis Ababa, officials and palace circles signal a general mobilization may be needed as views on Italy's rejection of League of Nations proposals over Ethiopia deepen. Ethiopian readers await Italy's campaign with 15,000 troops reported near the Chelprea west at Addis Ababa.

Italy Leagues of Nations Ethiopia Pdis Ababa Taly Addisapaha Rasigre Gan

Priests Celebrate Imperial Cross Day in Ethiopia Court

In Addis Ababa Emperor Haile Selassie presided as ahuna and chief priests marked the imperial cross ceremony. Eight uniformed French ministerial askaris attended while Count Vinel-Gighiucci of Italy bowed with diplomats before the emperor. The event inaugurates the Christian festival recalling Queen Helen's fourth century discovery of the cross.

Addis Abara Haile Selassie Ethiopia Askaris Count Vinel-Gighiucci Olkipr

Warship Escorts British Troops to Malta from Gibraltar

A British warship escorted a troop transport carrying reinforcements to Malta from Gibraltar, with the Lancashire anchored in harbor en route from Southampton. The Lancashire, carrying about 150 men from artillery, engineers, and ordnance, was accompanied by the cruiser Ajax as it continued to Malta.

Gibraltar Teddy Sicily Lancashire Southampton Malta Ajax

Gas tax hike urged by Bexar county court leader

County Judge Bob Walt urged a one cent gas tax increase at the Bexar County Commissioners Court to fund road upkeep and reduce property taxes for the sinking fund. Judge Frost Woodhull supported the plan, while Commissioners Dowell and Ukr voiced doubts and postponed a vote until Monday.

Bexar County Trusk Wolf Frost Woodhull Teal Court J. W Jim) Dowell Robert

League Sees Faint Ray of Hope in Ethiopian Crisis

Geneva reports suggest Mussolini may seek a tripartite solution with France and Britain, weighing peace proposals. The League calls for extraordinary council session and suspends judgment as Ethiopian tensions rise, while Britain and France debate the plausibility of renewed talks and military timelines. Haile Selassie signals possible acceptance of League terms.

Univéraal Serg., Inc Geneva Mussolini Bramley Layal France Bald‘Win Thalys Europe League of National Conciliation Committee Roo Italy Ethiopia League Paris League Council BGME Rome Committee of Five Balvador di Medarisg Spain Bat Baron Pompeo Aloisi Musso Tim Abisi Haile Selassie

Door ajar as huge rejects peace plans

European capitals are stunned as Italy rejects a League of Nations peace plan for Ethiopia. The article notes Haile Selassie may accept, while Mussolini mobilizes troops in Eritrea and Somalia. A U S reaction and possible sanctions loom, with Geneva and London as key hubs.

Huge Portfalios Duce League Council of Ministers League Committee of Fle Italy Europe Geneva Haile Belassia Ethiopia Haile Selassie France Britain Zeus Magsolini Eritrea Toscania Granda Pormuolt Erani East Africa Naples Mustain Committee of Five Council Teslian Taly Sai

Mussolini Says Italy Will Go Through With Abyssinia Plan

New York Sept 21 Mussolini declares Italy will pursue its Abyssinia program despite England the League of Nations or sanctions. He asserts Italy has a ready army of about one million and that the policy enjoys complete support from Italian leaders and people. Connolly reports Mussolini appears healthy and confident, with deep national loyalty and no fear of any nation.

New York Cine Thely Engand League of Nations Pamand Mussolini Muscolin Connolly Servies King Features, Inc Taly Eomé Thaly Hner Rex Italy England League Eveerybody Ipagie Abyssinia France Great Britain Russia Lord Geell Versailles West Africa America Stirit Cief Huan Ilety Via Della ‘Impero Coliseum Sid Europe Rome Africa Eritrea Eritres Connally Suce Fremler Mussolini Mussalin

Love Theme of New Story Mary Shannon and Change of Heart

The tale centers on Mary Shannon a pampered young woman who awakens to selfishness after her father's worn collar prompts change. She joins Rave Up college and works at Ban Pratidg steamship office while entangled with James Todd er and pursuing love. The story appears in daily installments starting Monday in The Light.

Mary Shannon Ban Pratidg Steamship Company Mary

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