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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1934

Page

6

Freeport Weathering Storm With Minimal Damage

Report from Freeport shows light damage after a coastal storm. Coast guards aided evacuations and towed a distressed cruiser. A 25 foot boat sank near the ship channel while a 50 plus group remained through the night before more left this morning. Power outages were resolved as lines were restored.

Speara Coast Guard Freeport W. L. Hemmer Houston Hemmer Southwestern Bell ‘Telephone! Company Irs Hemmers Freeport Sulphur Company Coast

Freeport Adapts As Storms Hit Port City

Freeport faces repeated storms with 2266 residents reporting home damage in the past three years. The city earns wealth from sulfur and chemical production, sustaining large output and jobs despite weather challenges.

Freeport Bragis

Voters Decide States Voters Decide States

Primary votes run today in California South Carolina and Mississippi for two U S House seats and a governorship The forecasts feature Upton Sinclair seeking the California Democratic nomination against George Creel while Republicans nominate Frank Merriam G G Young John R Quinn and Hiram W Johnson leads for multiple nominations In South Carolina liquor sale is on the voters minds with Cole L Blease among eight seeking the Democratic nomination for governor Mississippi backs Senator Hubert D Stephens seeking a third term against former Governor Theodore Bilbo and others Only one of Mississippi’s seven Democratic House members seeks renomination The piece notes a new deal influence and sulp hur industry concerns in the campaigns.

California South Carolina Mississippi House of Representatives Upton Sinclair George Cretl Frank Merriam G. G. Young John R. Quinn The American Legion Hiram W. Johnson Cole L. Blease Ernor Emmor Ruhoff Hubert D. Stephens Theater G. Bilbo Stephens

Bar Turns 10 Cleanup Need

Milwauks Aug 28 Delegates to the American Bar association opened its annual convention with calls for a purge of the bar. President Kale W Evans was expected to address the demand for sweeping reforms in the legal profession during the session.

American Bar Association Kale W. Evans

Wan Meter Spot Bared and Duluth Bank Plot

Police checked money found on Van Meter totalling 4394.18 against Hamm and Bremer ransom figures, finding no link. Authorities warned the Iron Range gang planned simultaneous bank holdups, while Van Meter tied to recent abduction cases remains unproven.

Duluth Iron Range Frank Cullen van Meter William Hamm Brewer Edward Bremer Hamm Bremer John 5 Labatt London Ont Bremver

Hopkins Finds Grip Filled With Undies

Relief administrator Harry L Hopkins reports a shortage of clean shirts as his wife travels with a grip of feminine items. The mixup happened after the Hopkinses reached New York en route home from Europe, while an unfurnished 8 room house at 1842 Roseborough is offered for rent at 27.50 monthly.

Washington, D. C Harry L. Hopkins New Hampshire Hopkinses New York Europe Roseborough

Dillinger Girl Friend Caught in Auto Near Chicago

Miss Jean Burke, 28, reportedly linked to the Dillinger case, was arrested on the Northwest Side while asleep in a parked car. A blonde wig lay beside her. Burke has black hair and did not discuss her situation with police.

Chicago U93 Jean Burke John Dillinger Gag Miss Burke

Harrigan Slaying Before Grand Jury

Harrigan was shot to death on his ranch near Dilley in a July 4 killing. D. D. Wareigan of San Antonio was among top cases to be reviewed by the grand jury as district court convened with Judge Carr presiding. Dick Lowe, Fanehman, was released on a $500 bond in connection with the case. Room and board advertised at 497 San Pedro with reasonable rates.

Prargall Vexis D. D Wareigan San Antonio Judeé B. Carr Harrigan Dilley Dick Lowe Fanehman San Pedro

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