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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1937

Page

14

Union Plot Charges 70 AFL Leaders in Minnesota

A county suit reports an alleged union plot involving 70 AFL leaders. Testimony cites use of runmen and thugs by officials to influence the General Drivers Union and compel ties to the American Federation of Labor. Affidavits describe a plan to assassinate a regional leader and mention payments and instructions tied to the scheme.

Minneapolis Des Federa Patr Ick. J Gorecran Ain Ned Harold Heat Shea F. J

Bexar County Agrees Judgment in Huntress Case

Bexar County commissioners at a special session approved a settlement with Standard Accident Insurance for Huntress case. The insurer to pay 808.47 to cover a shortage and 2523 as a Christmas kickback portion allegedly funneled to Huntress staff. County seeks full amount. official notes proving kickbacks would be hard to establish. Huntress was removed from office after a prior criminal case, later reversed on appeal.

Bexar County Georga W Huntress Jr Thie Aetchenettt Paul Kilany Kilday Standard Accident Insurance Company Huntress Humphres Is Insurance Company Wis Court of Criminal Appeals

Bank Clearings in 22 Cities Decline in December

New York report shows 22 lending cities for the five day work period ending December 1 with total bank clearings at 4.004 billion dollars, down 2 percent from the previous year. Decline blamed on holiday impacts and shortened trading week, with Me 1938 weekly totals used for comparison.

New York Bradstreat

Portland leaders and union clash over death threats and libel ruling

In Portland, a tumultuous scene unfolded as a leader accused an opponent of planning violence while a libel trial drew attention to a union dispute. Bell refused to leave a location linked to the alleged plot as officers maintained order. Dr. Eugene Campbell Barker of the University of Texas discussed labor history and a copy of the activity's record was sought by authorities amid ongoing inquiries. The piece notes the I O Sprers’ sixty first anniversary and remarks on Phi Beta Kappa members’ involvement, with broader ties to the San Antonio association and local academics.

Portland Barry Bridges Revaluer Iran Bell Rayliatiie Pure Bridges Eugene Campbell Barker Freen Mg Berger Mistory Theo Tr. Welss SAN Aftonio Assoclation Toasimagter

Telegraph plans ban on banqueting firms charged

The Attorney General moved to strip Western Union Postal Telegraph systems of exclusive contracts with railroads hotels and others alleging a conspiracy to monopolize. The Postal bondholders welcomed the action saying public cooperation could solve industry difficulties.

Washington Ductrian Plustce Department Western Union Sil Attoney General Federal District Court For Southern New York

Brackenridge Cadet Club Elects Officers

Brackenridge Cadet Club elected officers Thursday with Doh Holder as president Berwin Bochitian as vice president Wh Fire Moore as secretary Join Qnthitian as treasurer Robert Jones as miMamertlacian Arthur Thane Roy Ruiz Bers hid Keever and William Nalton named as at arms officers represent the club reports show.

Brackenridge Cadet Club Brackenridge High School Berwin Bochitian Whfire Moore Qnthitian Robert Jones Arthur Thane Roy Ruiz Bershid Keever William Nalton

Lawsuit grows as auto workers strike enters second week

Ford attorneys sue United Automobile Workers and 92 new defendants over alleged picketing tactics at the St. Louis assembly plant. Circuit court ordered show-cause hearings for added parties as the case expands amid labor tensions and claims of intimidation.

Ist Louis Dee Rhnard Molar Company O. 7 U. A St. Louis Eile Peter Robert Kirtwood Ford Mber Cam. Aly Playa Vatican Peat Aga Watak

Austrian Prince and Actress marry in private Vienna ceremony

In Vienna on December 2, Prince Ernst von Starhemberg formerly Austria's vice chancellor wed Nora Gregor in a small church service on Kahlenberg. The Catholic ceremony, led by Prelate Karl Groxsquar, drew about 23 attendees including Austrian government representatives. The bride wore a simple coat over her gown as mist fell, and the event linked the Starhemberg family to historic Vienna, with the chapel near St. Joset's.

Vienna Ernst von Starbentberg Austria Nora Gregor Kahlenberg Wittsing Bastelle Vienina von Starhemberg Karl Groxsquar Sulin St. Joset's Vay Blachemberg Anny Brake Kurt von von Schusehning Iivitalian Horded von Robert Salmhofer Yide Bern Énton Smidiey Geong ‘Thorn Valsassina Mothey Brates Ki-law von Stauhenberg Sapte

Truce Report Gon on SEC Board In Washington

New York report outlines two vacancies on the Securities and Exchange Commission. Trade and finance circles link Wat Wesley Hanes of the New York Stock Exchange and Jerome Frank as likely appointees. Franklin D Roosevelt advisers and Wall Street figures are cited amid shifts in the new deal era.

Wesley Hanes Jerome 1 Frank Mighte Securitiies Eychadge Commission Rimmer Stavanietal Hanes New York Stork Exchunge Yellcy Tim Charles D. Barkey and Company Wall Franks

Bar Dispute Ends With Slashing Injuries

In a late night bar dispute at 301 Pro Bint Street, multiple people were slashed including Julie Sotis 1625 South Laredo Street and Angel Gomez 119 Zaynty Street. Robert Green, Jesus Cervantes, and Lertendien sustained arm injuries. all victims were treated at a hospital. An altercation near the eatibaiants involved Gane who was stabbed and restrained by police.

Neel Anel Upathor South Laredo Street Maret Mata Gane

Plans for Restoration of Mission Site Approved

Harvey Pp Spaith announced that conservation plans for mission restoration must gain approval from the Conservation secretary and state Board of Control before work begins. A Thursday meeting will consider plans tied to federal funds of 29 000 and a 56 000 grant, with details on restoring soldiers quarters and building a sunken garden.

Conservation Seciery State Board of Control Son Harvey Pp. Spaith Conlider Plens Sine Biklon Uhler Centennial Division Board of Waitrol. SA Smithe Pointest Texas Paclely Erapocedians Tirdinn Lie County Smith Joe Landicd

Students to Attend School Press Meet at Denton

Delegates from Thomas Aciferson High will travel to Denton for the Texas High School Press Association meet on February 19. George Nipper, editor of The Monticello high school yearbooks, and Slankey Banks, business manager, lead the group with Jack Bolly, Mox Marks, Bob Allowann, and Ashby as writers and editors.

Thomas Aciferson High Sepa Texas High School Press Association Eld Breember al Denton George Nipper Monticello Slankey Banks Nat Ager Enitoriats Jack Bolly Mondex Marks Bob Allowann Ashby

16 on China Grove School Honor Roll

Sixteen pupils earned place on the China Grove School honor roll this week. Names listed include Eleanor Imietz, William Craft, Virginiy Puissenham, John Bukaysk, Mildred Ritselader, Clivia Holney Mant, Nellie Fey, Lucie Hathe, and several others.

China Grove Sebonl Hener Ral Havel Ate Ht Bavlemanny Titesy Gelenn Eleanor Imietz Wilam Crart Saiee Bavlensaaus Ril Nell Wijrlen Virginiy Puissenham Justin Shineletz Lucie Hathe Clivia Hkolney— Mant Nellie Fey Geel! Mossee John Bukaysk Dovousy Rauscher Iste Mildred Ritselader

Football Wager Led to Dinner Bet Among Schools

Amid a Thanksgiving game buildup between two district rivals, a football bet led to a celebratory dinner where Morey accepted a meal with shrimp cocktail, baked beans, corn, and pie. Haley Joyce, daughter of a local coach, attended, as crowds gathered at a Jefferson Hill school setting and Brockers Lodge near Soledad Street.

Marey Ally Lasse Tangs Tpfferson Hil Hrholl Haley Joyce Brockers Sid Weslnesday Auinter Grit Raoin Haietou Adinlo Plaza Soledad Street Jofferson Brackenridge Morey

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