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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1934

Page

7

Reception for Roosevelt Draws Large Washington Crowd

President Roosevelt arrives in Washington by special train from Florida with Mrs. Roosevelt Elliott and Mrs. Dall. A large delegation from Senate and House greets him as the Marine Band plays. The article questions World Court backdoors, League of Nations policy, and suggests depositors should be paid from closed bank assets to prevent panic.

Washington, D Washington Florida Roosevelt Elliott Dall Hull Farley Garner House of Repre Uncle Sam League of Nationa Tl League Sam Hiram Johnson California League Court League of Nations Peonts Woodrow Wilson National Bank Dollasita Chicago Mus Mons

Warnings Ignored in Pennsylvania Rail Crash Probe

An Interstate Commerce Commission safety report on the February 26 Pittsburgh rail wreck cites possible engine incapacitation or death at the throttle as the cause. Excessive speed and ignored signals blamed for the 48 injuries among 1,? passengers. calls for automatic censor signals to alert the engineer.

Washington Pennsylvania Railroad Pittsbur Interstate Commute Commission Safety Bureau Shaw Lowery Pennsylvania Avenua Pittsburgh

Visions of gold rush draw new prospectors to Squaw Creek

In British Columbia on April 14 prospectors flock to Squaw Creek as golf loses ground to the gold rush since the early days. The scene recalls the pace of the old mining era and the lure of quick wealth.

British Columbia Victoria B. C Daltar & Minute Squaw Creek

Weather Forecast San Antonio and Venuty

Cloudy with local showers Saturday night and Sunday. Somewhat warmer Saturday night with a low near 64 and a high around 78 on Sunday. Light to moderate northerly winds Sunday. Friday high around 70, Saturday low near 57, Saturday high about 76. Coastal winds variable, west Texas hints of moisture, northwest portions cloudy with showers and colder conditions in the north.

San Antonio Venuty Meridland Suriday West Texas North Dorion

Dope Den Case Described By Judge In Detention Scene

Federal Judge Philip J. Rulli sentenced a man tied to a narcotics den after a raid. The report details the suspect’s role and the eerie undertaker setting where he claimed to sleep among coffins.

Civicagu Philip J. Rullivan Noug Zome Lyon

Minimum Wheat Export Program Approved by World Commission

The world wheat advisory commission approved a system of minimum export prices and quotas, with Argentina joining in support. The plan keeps a broad framework while a subcommittee proposed delaying fixed prices and convening a London expert meeting on May 4 to draft a schedule.

Rome World Wheat Advisory Commission Argentina Tondon Associated Press London

Property Damage Near Vera Cruz in Hurricane Wake

Vera Cruz Mexico April 14 WPA ferrite hurrricams struck the coast south of here last night First reports. Preliminary estimates put at least 140000 dollars worth of property destroyed The village of Jalapanedigz was practically wiped out The loss here was 118 houses and the village church The Chiltepec region was reported worse The Otatitins region was damaged

Vera Cruz Mexico Jalapanedigz Chiltepec Otatitins Wieo

Cabinet Crisis Looms in Spain Amid Amnesty Row

Spain marked the republic’s third anniversary amid fear of a cabinet crisis. Political prisoners faced uncertain fates as congress stalled an amnesty bill. A bill to free Lanm was blocked last night, amplifying tensions over amnesty and governance.

Spain Congress Lanm

Leukemia Victim Dies After Illness in Memphis Hospital

Willie Moe Miller, a ten year old resident of Memphis, died today in a local hospital after a valiant but hopeless battle with leukemia. Doctors said the disease, marked by an excess of white blood cells and invading the blood stream, had no cure.

Memphis Tern Willie Moe Miller

Tax Bill Backed By Senate Amid Party Rifts

Washington April 14 The Senate backed the large tax bill pushing inherited and corporate levies higher while the House delayed decisions. President Roosevelt’s view awaited as Congress weighs whether to committee study or push into a conference with the Senate.

Washington, D O Senate House Roosevelt Wwaah

Van Sweringen, Nutt charged in bank false-entry case

Van Sweringen, Joseph R. Nutt and W. M. Baldwin were indicted on charges of making a false entry and supplying a false report to the state banking superintendent. The officials denied the 10 million dollar paper transaction linked to the Union Trust Co front window, asserting faith in the courts.

Cleveland van Sweringen Union Trust Company van Gweringen Joseph R. Nutt Republican National Committee W. MM. Baldwin van Sweratinied

Light Showers Forecast for Weekend Ahead in Redwood City

Light showers are forecast for the weekend with a chance of only light precipitation. North winds Sunday mid day expected to replace southeastern breezes with rain overnight or early Sunday. Temperatures hover near 70s Friday, 60s Sunday morning, climbing to near 78 by Sunday afternoon. Divorce filing reported in Redwood City as Ruby Kiest Volante sues for divorce from Dallas-based family. former Stanford student married in the area earlier.

Weather Bureau Risit Mierno Ono Redwood Gity Calle Snir Ruby Kiest Volante Niente Dallas Texas Stanford University Arin A. Votonté San Prandieca

Mumps Epidemic Triggers Crisis in Farm Bureau

In Washington Aprolia, an epidemic of mumps has strained the Farm Bureau. The outbreak disrupts operations as guards, workers, and administrators contend with illness, delaying routine duties and threatening benefit payments while the agency seeks to avert a larger collapse.

Washington, D. C Husky Guards At & Op

Unfurnished Rentals Listed in Late Morning Classifieds

A fragmented rental column lists un furnished houses and rooms with monthly and weekly rates at various addresses such as 117 Castidy, 520 Rigeby, 707 Broadwa y, and 26 King William. Additional listings and full rental details are available in the newspaper’s Want Ad section, with deadlines and contact numbers noted for the Saturday night edition.

Buona Vista E. Glin Rigeby Broadway W. Afulberry King William Augusta Lexington Fifth Street

Curious mob disrupts Chicago funeral for 13 year old

In Chicago a crowd of about 15 000 mobbed a baby's funeral for Dorette Zierloes, tore down barriers and toppled chimneys while police struggled to maintain order. An onlooker yelled this isn't a boxing match as the service devolved into chaos amid the tumult outside.

Chicago Ami Dorette Zierloes Themel Valop Dorette Darette Waa

League Officers to Be Installed at St Luke's Lutheran

Officers of the Luther league Woman's Missionary Society and Sunday school of St Luke's Lutheran church will be installed at 11 a.m. Sunday by Rev James P Varkoper pastor.

Teacher Slated to Speak Sunday at Sacred Science

Mrs. Mabel B. Hayden, a resident teacher of Sacred Science, will discuss The Cause of Inharmonious Conditions on Sunday evening at the Anthony hotel.

Mabel B. Hayden Sacred Science Ae Anthony At & P.m

White House Call Signals Roosevelt’s Push for Early Congress Adjournment

President Roosevelt convened leaders at the White House to shape a near term legislative program and press for adjournment within six weeks. Key items include ratification and communications bills, market regulation with teeth, and necessary appropriation measures while the McLeod bank payoff bill remains unlikely. A fast track for silver remonetization is uncertain as Congress battles over the Wagner act board and other proposals. Representative Dingell campaigns to block adjournment until the McLeod bill passes.

Washington Roasonlt White House Roosevelt Lan Sharks Roosevelt McLeod Bank Congress Wagner Jaber Board Supreme Court of Industrial Relations Dinewell Mithigan McLeod Dingell

Advocates Gather at Capital for Military Training Debate

A Washington crowd of advocates gathered to discuss military training on college campuses as tensions over war and readiness surfaced amid protests and policy questions. Speakers emphasized national defense while critics urged peaceful alternatives and dialogue.

Washington D.C Vockeys

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