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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1935

Page

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Subpoena Stunt At Sigma Chi Grid Dinner

Gerald W. Biekler a former George Washington student and Sigma Chi member posed as a journalist to serve 14 subpoenas on Henry L. Doherty at a gridiron dinner. Biekler, dressed in tails, greeted Hurley and later attempted to deliver papers, but fled as nerves betrayed him.

Washington Gerald W. Biekler George Washington Imiversity Bigma Chi Tonlent Sigma Chi Élaick Henry L. Doherty Ibst Cubparna United States Foherty Justina Jennings Bailey District of Columbia Supreme Court Stickler Gus Dbe Doherty Bickler Sickler Seother Hurley Rickier Brother Hurley Hurley Bucklers Pat Hurley Bickler Bor Po Himsell W

Labor Board Bans Auto Firm's Sleuths

Washington note reports the Labor Relations Board ordering Fruehaut Trater of Detroit to stop employing private detectives for union activity among workers. The board also directed reinstatement with back pay for discharged workers and to halt interference with worker organization.

Washington, D. c the Nations Labor Relations Board Fruehaut Trater Company Detroit Ward Gover

Jilted by small town roots Edith Maxwell speaks out

Edith Maxwell 21, Virginia mountain schoolteacher, recounts her life leading to a tragedy in Wise county. She details family ties, her brother Earl’s city life, and local rumors that fueled hostility, claiming self defense in the fatal incident. She previews more revelations in tomorrow's installment.

Jnstine Edith Maxwell Virginia Mountain Trigg Maxwell Wise Edith Fran Earl Pound Baril Pohl Gincinnati Cinginnali Oval Wisy Norton Bristol

Huey Long Bridge Opens Near New Orleans

Ceremonies marked the dedication of a massive Mississippi River bridge above New Orleans built in honor of the late Senator Huey Long. Dignitaries from across the country gathered as the $1.5 million span was prepared for use today, signaling a major undertaking finally ready to serve the region.

Huey Long New Orleans Huey BP Lone Missssippi River

Weather Specials in Classified Ads Highlight Holiday Reds

A holiday themed weather specials feature appears in classified sections. It highlights seasonal services and beautician promotions, aiming to draw readers to local deals during festive shopping periods.

Talmadge to run if Georgia votes 3 primaries

Washington dispatch reports Governor Eugene Talmadge of Georgia says he will seek the presidency if Georgia holds three primaries. He told newspapermen he and John Henry Kirby have called a national convention of Jeffersonian Democrats to plan against Roosevelt’s renomination or defeat in the coming months.

Washington, D.C Eugene Malmadge Georgia John Henry Kirby Nave Cne Manta Janeary Br. Roosevelt

WPA Approves East Houston Street Widening Plan

Commissioner Paul Stetner announced WPA officials approved a 350000 project to widen East Houston Street from Walnut to North New Braunfels Avenue. The street will widen from 27 feet to 89 feet, improving traffic capacity and safety.

WPA S.A. Artery Paul Stetner Houston Street Walnut Street New Braunfels Avenue

Vermont Income Tax Parts Rejected by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court invalidated key provisions of Vermont’s income and franchise tax act of 1981 that taxed income from investments earned outside the state. Justice Sutherland wrote the majority opinion, while Justices Stone Brandeis and Cardozo dissented. the Vermont Supreme Court had earlier upheld the tax.

Washington, D. C National Citianship Supreme Aut Dustice Sutherland Btore, Brandeis and Cardozo Vermont Supreme Court

Eight Rangers raid Victoria gambling dens

Eight state rangers led by Ranger EM Davenport confiscated gambling paraphernalia from night clubs in Victoria. Dice tables and blackjack end 10 cent machines were seized and stored at the courthouse.

Victoria EM Davenport Sherifs Department Nput Jobuy

Millicent Rogers Salm Ramos Weds Ronny Balcolm

Millicent Rogers Salm Ramos and Ronny Balcolm wed in a quiet ceremony in the early hours of Saturday. The couple, now bound for a European honeymoon aboard a German ship, kept the wedding and names out of public passenger records, with only ten close friends in attendance.

Cholly Knickerbocker Universal Service MPA York Met Beau Ful Millicent Rogers Salm Ramos Ronny Balcolm Tam Millicent Renny Mar Otfe Lloyd Ner Burgos

Meningitis Quarantine Enforced In Kiowa County Area

Meningitis scare leads to statewide guard and two day suspension of business and gatherings in Kiowa county. Health officials report 323 cases, with 13 deaths, while guards restrict travel to contain spread from Mountain Park Snyder and Coit Springs areas. Altus personnel assist in guarding highways and preventing transit into the quarantine zone.

Hobart Ogla Klows County Canadian County Br &. B. Johnson Hukan Dale Russell Oklahoma City Pearce Sait Mountain Park Snyder Coit Springs Kiowa County Altus

Ace of Britain's War Spies Dead

London dispatch reports Hugh Cleland Hoy senior figure in Britain’s wartime secret service has died. Referred to as “the brains of Britain's Black Chamber” his work linked to May’s counter‑patronage during the war and notable for masterminding spy networks and intelligence operations.

Ace London Des Hugh Cleland Hoy Wis May Bon Kim Britain

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