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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1935

Page

12

Italy mobilizes one million troops in Ethiopian drive

Rome reports Ten Hundred thousand soldiers from the classes of 1912 to 1914 mobilized, bringing Italy to a total of one million. Premier Mussolini aims to begin before October 1 while evacuations and questionnaires prep southern coastal towns. Britain denies immediate war, Italy vows to press a campaign in Ethiopia, seeking to isolate conflict in East Africa and avert a broader clash with Britain.

Rome Ias Italy Mussalini Naples Palermo Taranto Bari Brindisi Cites Pervand Bicolinn Bir Ero Drummond Britain Sas Ttaly Thay

Emperor Cold To Dutcé's Ides

Addis Ababa Sept 23 Italy's demands for retirement of its conflict with Ethiopia sparked amusement and indignation in Helal circles today. Officials described Premier Mussolini's terms as proposing cesation of territory with only cash revenue for Ethiopia. The emperor's spokesman warned such a move would leave Ethiopia landlocked and raise invasion risks, permitting limited Eritrea rail links but excluding further territorial concessions. Access to the sea through Italian territory was seen as impractical, with Assab cited as the only usable port in Italian hands.

Italy Ethiopia Addis Ababa Eritrea Haile Salassie Leagte Ab Pervision Addis Ababa Ae Gemands Geneva Ewused Helal Eroua Characteris Benito Mus Solini Addis Abata Haile ‘Belansio Assua Paris Taly Sulthet Hach Assab Gulf of Aden Diboues

Britain Keeps Fleet on Spot

Britain remains in a high state of naval and military readiness in the Mediterranean, despite official remarks that the Anglo Australian situation has eased after talks between Sir Eric Drummond and Italian undersecretary Filvio Suvich.

Britain London Great Tain Mediterrain

Prince Louis Bourbon in Ethiopia Concession Bid

Prince Louis de Bourbon, claiming kin to former King Alfonso of Spain, appeared in Nuscapital offering loans to Ethiopia and seeking concessions. He departed amid confusion as Washington banker Philip A. Batchelor cited involvement with a stock exchange firm but declined to detail Regottations and activities.

Associated Prean New York Philip A.batehker Stock Exchange Emat and Company Prince Louise Bourbon Batchker Don Louis

Men Tunnel Out of Bulgar Prison

Nine men escaped from a Plovdiv prison in Bulgaria by a tunnel dug over more than a month. A hidden bed hollow revealed a fresh soil dump, while the 20 foot long tunnel passed beneath walls and out to open space. Attempts to recapture them have been unsuccessful.

Sofia Plovdiv Bulgaria

Italians May Walk Out of Geneva Rumors Surge in League Lobbies

Rumors spread through the League of Nations lobbies that the Italian delegation, angered by the Italo-Ethiopian committee, might leave Geneva. Observers noted Britain objected to Italy's counter proposals to a league settlement plan as unacceptable.

Geneva League of Nations Italy

WPA Expansion Expands Roosevelts WPA Funding Total

President Roosevelt announced a major boost to the Works Progress Administration for Hopkins, raising national WPA spending to 1.273 billion dollars. The plan adds 300 million dollars to existing programs, funding multiple projects across the United States.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Harry L. Hopkins

Relieve Headache And Quiet Nerves In Three Minutes

A dubious advertisement touts TR. 0 as a fast relief for headaches and nervous distress. It claims the product calms nerves, eases muscular aches, colds, fevers, and calming effects without opiates or habit formation, available in various packages.

Agencien Droge

Charter Day Reflection on the U S Constitution and Leadership

A civic essay contemplates Constitution Day, urging renewed reverence for the charter of liberty while critiquing modern governance. The narrator contrasts current leaders with Washington, Hamilton, and Jefferson and stresses the need to defend free speech, worship, and limited government. The piece highlights the lasting value of the U S Constitution as a compact read in under thirty minutes.

United States American Republic Republic Washington Jefferson Hamilton Marshall Franklin Madison

Barimore Pact Claim Sparks Elaine Barrie Interview

Elaine Barrie says she and John Barrymore had a secret pact to speed to his aid if separated. She details disguising herself as a Chicago reporter to reach him after a three month romance and claims a telegram to Barrymore was intercepted.

Dony't Universal Serv New York Elaine Barrie John Barrymore Kanesax City Barryarote Barke Chicago Barrymore Ms. Barrymore Larrymore Miss Barrie Barrys More Northwestern University

Barrymore divorce saga widens amid public denials

Dolores Costello Barrymore says she has heard nothing about John Barrymore with Blakie Barrie and expects her divorce suit to be heard soon. Barrymore denies abuse claims and defends his finances, while noting he signed settlements in New York.

Dolores Costello ‘Barrymore Gallup N. M John Barrymore Screen Lothario Blakie Barrie Miss Berrie Barrymore Vere Twe Alven New York Dolores’ Costello Los Angeles INS Dolores Costello Orael

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