Survivors of a marine disaster and the Graf Spee
A Washington expert weighed the fate of Captain Langsdorff and his crew as the Graf Spee sank off the Atlantic coast. He noted neutral nations and Uruguay might shelter survivors, while the ship’s explosion and sinking left the battleship in a burning, sinking state with debris and fuel spreading.
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Washington
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Graf Spee Sinks After Uruguay Battle Ends Patrol Stand
In Montevideo observers report the Admiral Graf Spee was forced to anchor near the port, then scuttled off the coast after a bombarded fight with British forces. Uruguayan authorities ordered repairs and a 12 hour deadline before destruction, while German claims of rights violations fueled diplomatic protest.
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Abe Gumberland
Ajax
Achilles
Dunkerque
Tacoma
Buenos Aires
Prom Hisler
Graf Spea
Berlin
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Adolf Hiller
Otto Langmann
Dunstan J Grange
Uruguay
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Langmann
Insan
Republic of
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Here
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Deuachland
Admiral Scheer
Americas
Union Head on Pecan Visit in San Antonio
Donald Henderson leader of the United Cannery Agricultural Workers of America arrived in San Antonio from Memphis to meet with pecan shellers on election procedures. He planned talks with industry head Julius Seligmann to craft hiring and firing rules, sale production standards, and aid for unemployed workers. Henderson said he would stay until Wednesday before returning East.
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Donald Henderson
United Cannery Agriculturn
Dullus Selgmann
Iwilt Seligmann
Henderson
Henderssn Efseilen
Civil Suits Filed for Double Interest Claims
Civil suits allege illegal double interest charged by lenders. Plaintiffs R. D. Mullis and P. L. Green name defendants Chesterfield Company operator W. Lee Moore at 400 Brady Street and Texas Acceptadece Corporation at 608 Broadway. Moore allegedly collected 42 principal plus 35 interest exceeding legal 10 percent. Green's claim cites 47.48 interest on 200 loan with total judgment sought at 94.96.
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Corrigan’s
al M. Heex
Enorme
San Antonio Bar Association
R. DP. Amullis
PL. Green
Mulls
Alberd W. Lee Moore
Chesterfield Company
Brady
Green
Texas Acceptadece Corporation
Broadway
Convicted Slayer Gets Three Years
CORPUB CHRISTY De Jesus Villareal aged 48 received a penitentiary sentence of three years and six months from a criminal district court jury. The case stemmed from the November 1 death of Arturo Cantu a 42 year old transfer company operator over a disputed transfer fee of 2.50. Villareal confessed to killing men in the past according to the trial record.
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Corpub
City board studies SA hotel assessments after protest
The city board of equalization will review personal property assessments for the St Anthony Wy Gunter and Plaza hotels after protests from St Anthony officials led by Paul McSween and Pan American’s Martin Arnon. Assessments rose to 205,990 for St Anthony, 228,710 for Gunter, and 200,180 for Plaza, with tabulations to follow. A separate challenge questioned 25,050 sale value of a 212 College Street building used as a passenger and axle stand, with the board confirming the assessment at 37,130 despite Harris buying at 25,050.
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Plaza
City Board of Equalization
Ray Davis
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Srsessiment
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Martin Arnon
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Gunter Thotel
Plaza Hotel
John H. Wood
Heloxports
J. M. Harris
Yelley ‘Cab Company
Rarnda Taylor
Board of Equalization
College Street
Harris
City to farm land near San Jose mission
San Antonio city moves garbage department to a 200-acre farm near the San Jose mission to plow and prepare spring crop of Johnned grass. Park Commissioner Henry Hein estimates 10,000 to 45,000 bales of hay for city feed. Hamilton Magruder will supervise alongside other duties. Mayor Maury Maverick toured the farm and supports city operation.
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San Antonio
S City
San Jose Mission
Henry Hein
Hammilton Magruder
Maury Maverick
Little Hatchets Get 6 Boys in Trouble
In Indianapolis on December 12 six boys aged from six to fourteen faced trouble when toy drums and weight chopping down rats on Piecont Ron boulevard led to orders by police officer Charles Weddle.
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Inotanapolis
Beret
Charles Weddle
Police
Rep W J Strovich of New York Dies
New York December 12 Rep William Trving Strovich 457 physician and social worker died of heart disease while bathing at his home last night The Democrat had represented the Fourteenth New York East Side district in Congress since 1928 He was chairman of the House patents committee and of the House civil service committee and a senior Democratic member of the merchant marine and fisheries committee He was unmarried
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New York
William Trving Strovich
New York East Side
Congress
Nouns Committee On Patents
Rouse Civil Service Committee
Henior
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
America College of Surgeons
Mayor Maury Maverick Takes One Day Rest Trip
Mayor Maury Maverick left the city at 3 a m for a one day trip to relax. His wife said his sonor left with a hunting vibe, and she hoped he would return with something. Deputy Mayor Floyd Mccown joined the mayor along with William Thornton for the expeditions to a ranch from Wherlyville, 60th Ward.
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Maury Maverick
Sonor
Gilbert Named County Farm Superintendent
J J Gilbert, road construction superintendent under Commission, was appointed by the county commissioners to succeed Fred Evins as superintendent of the county farm for the aged at Southton. Evins resigned after an investigation. Gilbert will be paid 100 dollars a month, sixty dollars less than Evins. Evins remains in the superintendent’s home as district attorney Shook was asked to begin eviction action.
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J. J. Gilbert
Bam Anderson
County Commissioners Court
Fred Evins
Southton
Evins
Gilbert
Anderson
Comissioners Court
Joh Shook
Hin
Crary Fatal Kills Highland Park Man in Suburban Lake Forest Crash
Hubert Shepard of Highland Park died Sunday after his car struck a telegraph pole on a suburban Chicago highway near Lake Forest. The accident occurred near the Christmas fest site, authorities said.
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Chicago
Hubert Shepard
Highland Park
Supurvan Laka Forest
British Naval Push Raises Heavy Losses For Germany
British warships drive German pocket battleships from cover in a 14 hour battle, with 30 wounded and multiple ships sunk or damaged. In Montevideo reports note higher death tolls, while Norwegian and British losses include crewmen and merchant ships. Berlin acknowledges sunk Kaeln class cruisers and hints at a possible underwater explosion near a German light cruiser.
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