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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1935

Page

2

Texas Cotton Ginners Fight Bankhead Act Ban

Texan ginners and allied groups joined forces to oppose Federal Judge Bryant's injunction blocking enforcement of the Bankhead cotton act. Reps from Texarkana to Austin planned court action to secure relief from the restraint, citing economic harm to gins, farmers, and local merchants as revenue collectors and court orders loom.

Royston Alig Texac Leona Goaur Bankhead Srt Girmers Randolph Bryan Sherman D.C Texas Bryant Alver Psrk Gamners Association P.M. Kennerly Alebale Tees Kennerly George F. Seay Dallas Henry Moore Jr Texarkana Ce. Bullard Kenerly Bullard Seay Moore Frank Scofield Austa Dave Jodger Sofield Gue Bryant SA Brogo Travis B. Bryan Pirsional Bank Agricultural Committee of the Texas Bankers Asociation Coi Tourstay Breton Burleson Grimes Robertomh Cauunles Williamson County WC Mershall Bell County

United States Plans Fund Allocation Details

Fragmented notes discuss allocations of a 4.0 million dollar fund with references to a president and approvals. Details are garbled but imply a plan involving money earmarked for specific projects and official authentication. No clear dates, names, or places are readable.

Pastor Bitten by Snake Faces Trial After Help Request

Fragmented text suggests a religious community incident where a pastor bitten by a snake seeks aid and reports on local health or mentorship efforts. Names and clear details are obscured, but the piece mentions improvement efforts and a figure named Sevier in a unclear context.

Explosion Kills One and Destroys Three Buildings

An explosion in Haverstraw killed one person and damaged three buildings. Authorities believe the blast originated from a gas-related incident. Emergency crews responded promptly as the surrounding community faced the aftermath and cleanup costs. Local officials began investigations into the cause and safety procedures.

Will Rogers Joins Wiley Post in Alaska Hop

Rogers arrived to join Wiley Post for a pioneering Alaska flight planned in a new monoplane. Weather delays and a last minute pontoon test delay the start, with a route toward Siberia and Moscow discussed.

Will Rogers Wiley Post Alaska Bratile Ang Cenciins Ute Rec Atenks Siberia Moscow Post Tomorray Rogers Beng Post

Police Seek Bogus Woman Solicitor

Capt Willan Stesherson of Silver Lion Armor asked police Tuesday to locate a woman soliciting money without authorization. The officer said the suspect carries a fenneline and a Salvation Army emblem.

Willan Stesherson Silvelion Armor Army

Bill Extends U. S. Smuggling Control

President Roosevelt signed the splintering bill expanding federal power to reach smugglers abroad and extend jurisdiction over foreign vessels. The move aims to tighten enforcement and deter illicit cross border activity.

U. S Washington, D.C INS Precidun Roovewell Abid P

Fear Revolt On AAA Vote Sparks Senate Bargaining

Washington August 6 Observers tracked Senators Johnsyth and Borah as amendments to strengthen the Farm program surfaced. Conferees drafted a compromise on processing taxes and recovery procedures, with changes to allow sue rights and 30 percent financing from customs to handle surplus crop sales.

Washington Bay Johnsyth Republican California Borah Bil Senate

Meire Communynist agenda hints third party rise

Moscow reports outline a new U S political strategy aiming to form a third party focused on organizing workers and peasants. The platform urges equality for Negroes, farm debt cancellation, unemployment insurance, and land for the poor, with hints a Communist sponsored movement is already starting in Austria.

Moscow LNS Meire Acthinee United States Orm Taffics Georgh Datgort Lal Geremany Conus Russia Linlwolt Dmitroff Auter Iba

Beaten candidate refuses to acknowledge defeat in Cook County race

Chicago Aug. 8 report describes a staged scene at the county building as defeated candidate F Aken and rival Noble J Potter maneuver for the Cook County superintendent of schools post. Aken occupies an inner office while supporters, including Judge James J Kelly, anticipate legal actions and deadlines extending to August 19.

Chicago Tavo Cook County F. Aken Noble J. Potter Aken Meheti Puffer Jamey J. Kelly Aken Waa Shir Roish Buffers

Bryan's Grandson Seeks Film Career

Hollywood Aug 8 John Baird Bryan grandson of William Jennings Bryan says he may pursue acting. He notes no firm party stance and that he does not drink liquor. Also mentions his father Ruin Brean Owen as ambassador to Denmark.

Bryan Hollywood John Baird Brion William Jennings Bryan Ruin Brean Owen Denmark

Ferrig Clans Jail Beatings Trial Nears Verdict

Detroit August 6 A packed courtroom heard William Lee Ferris confess to the killing of Howard Carter Dickinson amid cross examination. Prosecutor Durcan McCrea pressed Ferris as the defendant testified that Dickinson died in Rouge Park June 26 claiming it was suicide or accident. Ferris and three former burlesque dancers faced trial in a case tied to a New York attorney. Ferris testified Dickinson grabbed his coat and vest as the gun discharged, while others described the group traveling toward a resort when Dickinson died.

Detroit Wiliam Lée Ferris Howard Carter Dickinson Durcan McCrea New York Dickinson Terris Rouge Park Eler Ferris Floeence Loretta Jackson Jenn Miller

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