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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1934

Page

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Bank system of Gannon seek to bend election law

Washington April 12 government sought to unravel the devious entangled bank accounts set up by Bishop James Caton Jr. and his secretary Ada L Burroughs as Cannon and colleagues face conspiracy charges for failing to report funds linked to the Al Smith drive. Warden testified as a key witness while bank officers named. Senate vote tallies followed on the 410 percent super tax for 1934 payments due 1935 with party lines split among Democrats, Republicans, and Farmer-Labor.

Washington, D.C Apell Uavel James Caton Jr al Smith Cannon G Ada L. Burroughs agli-Smith Charles W. Warden Continental Trust Company of Washington Wee Gannon Anti- Smith L. Bartow J. A. Booker Blackstone Cannon T Eglis Washington, D. C Couzens Ashurat Bulkley Caraway Clark Costigan Dill Wat Ind Schall Vandenberg White Farmer-Labor Suipstead

Testimony Links Campaign Money to Prohibition Leader

Government testimony ties E H Cherrington to a 12 dollar loan from Gannon in early 1828. Records show funds traced through Cannon’s heir man account in the Continental company and a similar front in the ban Grewe estate. The article notes money could be obtained quickly via advertised loan firms listed in light classifieds.

Warden Riose E. H. Cherrington Gannon Cannon Continental Ban Grewe Mary Moore

Rescue Flights Save Remaining Castaways Near Nome

A government commission reports 27 more Russians rescued by air. 6 remain. Flights under hazardous conditions carried men from a drifting ice pack 350 miles northwest of Nome toward Providence Bay for transport to Khebars or Vladivostok. Aviators showed courage amid towering ice as barracks stood on a volcano like sloping ice field.

Moscow Government-Ressyue Commission Baa Oply van Karem Stoeriz Sla Cape m Ushakar Scebergs Stephey Ushakov Gapa van Karem Providence Bay Khebaravs Viedivostok Otto Schmidt Nome

Wheat export limits favored by Australian high commissioner

Australia urged accepting the controversial wheat export restriction after the current agreement expires in 1938. Stanley M. Brute, Australia’s high commissioner, spoke on the issue in April in Sydney.

Australia Tanley M. Brute Try

Weather Summary with scattered data and locations

Fragmented weather notes list temperatures and conditions across numerous places and dates. Mentions sun times, wind directions, and scattered forecasts, with many unreadable fragments and misread entries.

Rites for Mrs Menger Held in San Antonio Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Bernardine Menger 78 pioneer San Antonio resident will be at 101 Katherine Court Friday. The Most Rev. Arthur J. Drossaerts will preside at a requiem high mass at St Joseph’s Church. Survivors include daughters Sister M Gonzaga Kate Menger Sister Mo Isabella and Cecilia B Menger and three sons William A J Menger and Joceun Aenger.

Bernardine Menger San Antonio Santa Rosa Hospital Katherine Court Arthur J. Drossaerts St. Josephi's Church Ss. Menger Wif L. William Menger Southern Messenger Bor Waltrop Westphalia Retreat Heaton Rene Teas Primecra Ara Our Daughters M. Gonzaga Sisters of Divine Providence Our Lady of the Take College Kate Menger Mo Isabella Mias Cecilia Menger Wiliam A. Menger Southern ‘Messenat Onry

Australian Flier Delivers Mail in Historic NZ Flight

Australian airman C BE A Wing landed today after a Sydney to New Zealand flight covering about 1300 miles. He carried an arrangement of 39 000 letters aboard, marking the first mail flown from Australia to New Zealand.

Australia B.apric C.be Sydney Australis New Zealand

Pluto Water Promises Fast Relief From Laxative Habit

An early 20th century advertisement promotes Pluto Water as a saline mineral drink that cleanses the digestive tract without creating a laxative habit. It claims swift action within an hour, terms the product gentle yet effective, and lists sizes and prices for pharmacists.

Two Women Die in Car Crash Near Bartlesville

A crash between Wynona and Hem ing left two women dead and four injured. The group, mostly Osage Indians, was traveling when their automobile overturned after crowding occurred on the highway. Police and emergency crews investigated the scene overnight.

Bartlesville Oklo

Infected Rats Stolen From Lab in Chicago

Chicago police hunt for thieves who stole 160 infected rats from Dr. Royal Fitch's laboratory. The doctor warns the rodents could release a deadly disease. authorities urged rapid recovery to prevent spread.

Chicago Royal Fitch

One Slain and Fourteen Hurt in French Clash

In Henin France April 12 royalists clashed with workers leaving one miner slain and fourteen injured as violence erupted during the confrontation.

Henin Lietard France

Fixed Margin Fight Dropped in House Debate

In Washington D C the proposal to impose fixed margins on stock market controls was nearly abandoned as a more flexible plan, approved by the banking committee, gained favor. The House Interstate Commerce Committee continued to study the bill seeking a fixed margin approach.

Wasitington D. C House

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