Plan for tariff relief debated in House vote
In Washington, February 13, a Democratic majority in the House battles to push a tariff relief bill through. The measure to offset depreciation in foreign currencies drew room for party lines as only three Democrats joined Republicans in support, while fifteen Republicans and one Farmer-Laborite sided with the Democrats. Names noted include Hill of Washington, Martin of Oregon, Connery of Massachusetts, Amle, Christgen, Olchrist, Guy, Hoch, Hope, Morton D. Hud, Quardin, Lambertson, McGumin, Nelson of Wisconsin, Peavey, Schneider, Sparks, and Stafford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Washington
Martin
Oregon
Connery
Massachusetts
Eyvale
Amle
Christgeu
Olchrist
Guy¢t
Hoch
Hope
Morton D. Hud
N Quardin
Lambertson
McGumin
Nelson
Wisconsin
Peavey
Schneider
Sparks
Stafford
Obituary notices for Louise Perryman and others in San Antonio
Obituary notices detail the deaths and services of Louise Perryman 88 of 602 Weal Buchdatred with arrangements in Luling. Survivors include three sons and three daughters. services led by Rev T C Song at Emmanuel Baptist. Additional notices list Mary Becker 65 and Veronica Bergmann 64 with church services, and Frank Schwabe 71 and William Trigg Bransford 78 with services and interment at Mission Burial Park. survivors include spouses, children, and grandchildren. Bransford was a Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Perryman
Lilie Schuchardt
Luling
Anns Schwabe
Joseph's Catholic Church
R. J. Schnetzer
Germany
Ban Antonio
Frank Schwabe
Sooth Street
Francis Schwabe
Veronica Bergmann
Baltimore Avenue
St Joseph's Catholic Church
P. J. Schnetzer
Frank Bergmann
Milas Mary Bergrmann
Anne Haslhauer
Frank Jr
Hermann Bergmann
San Antonio
Bergmann
Austria
Wiliam Trigg Bransford
Hegg and McCollum
T. FL Sessions
O. L. Hardy
Owen ‘Fen, Riper
J.C. Conoway
Joe Culpensh
E.G. Garvey
Marquis F Pope
Mission Burial Park
William T. Bransford
A. Lowes McBhane
W. R. Andrews
Corpus Cheiati
Bailey G. Bransford
Fort Worth
Mam
Laura Corman
Union City
C. T. Moody
Nashville
F.P. Bransford
Wichttn
Brent
Brandeon
Mr. Bransword
Muber
Tha Methodist Church
World to Hear Inauguration on Big Air Network
Inaugural facilities announce the most extensive radio hookup, linking 219 U.S. stations and others abroad to broadcast President Roosevelt’s inauguration. Broadcasts begin March 3 with the parade in New York, continuing through the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Roosevelt
Brosdav
Marives
New York
Hoover Busy Final Address Plan for New York Speech
President Hoover worked to complete the final address of his administration. He will deliver the speech tonight before a National Republican rally in New York. Hoover plans to leave Washington this afternoon for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Hoover
New York
Long Rule Of Polished Examines Overton Election Power
New Orleans February 19. Special state committee counsel Samuel T Ansel testified at a committee hearing on Congressman John H Overton s senatorial election that evidence shows Huey P Long s political machine had absolute physical domination of polling places Witnesses described dummy candidates who entered elections and helped choose election commissioners then withdrew before election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Samuel T. Ansel
Srtate
John H. Overton
Huey P. Long
Ansall
Std
New Pension Bill Offered in Washington
A bill to cut off payment of on service connected disability allowances for veterans was introduced by Representative Lankford of Virginia. An identical measure was introduced in the Senate by Senator Smoot of Utah. The proposal would end pensions for nonservice connected disabilities while preserving hospital care and payments for those permanently disabled, plus continued pensions for veterans aged 65 or older.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Lankford
Virginia
Smoot
Pearsall C of C Names Committee Chairs
Pearsall chamber of commerce announces chairmen for Agriculture and livestock J J Little elvie Mrs T KE Winners educational Eton B McGut Tipp Industries John B Field membership C W Bledge publicity D L Satterwhite roads Luthor Devilbiss H J Bilhertz The nouvel Fearwell banquet date moved to March 23 located in Pearsall area with local officials named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearsall
Pearsal Chamber of Commerce
Agriculture
Tvestock
J.J. Little
Elvie
Mexican General to Undergo Two Month Treatment in Wichita Falls
Gen Rodrigo M Talamante commander of the Eighteenth military zone with Guertavaca, Mexico, arrives in Wichita Falls for two months of treatment at a private hospital. Also reported a small lumber yard fire near McAllen threatened the Texas Gulf Porter plant on the highway outside the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falle
Rodrigo M.talamante
Guertavaca
Mexico
Wichita Palla
Talamante
Wil
BAO Starum
Mazlen
McAllen
Inrea
Texas Coan Turter Company
Court billig up in house
Austin, Feb 13. Rep McGregor proposes an amendment to reorganize the state judiciary. The plan would create three divisions of the supreme court and increase criminal appeals to five judges while abolishing district courts and moving functions to county courts. Debate continues as amendments await action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
T. H. McGregor
McGregor
Judiciary Service
Messare
Barrett
Leonard
Barratt
Supreme Court
Court For Criminal Appeals
Sonora Wool Co Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
Sonora Wool and Mohair Co re elected all officers and directors at the stockholders meeting in Sonora. W J Pields Jr, recently in charge of straits following the death of manager C H Evans, is named warehouse manager. E C Mayfield serves as president with W A Miers as vice president and J N Ross as recording vice president. Directors include Sam Karnes Roy Aldrwell Sam Allison Dan Cauthorn K B Shurley B F Teckel Fred Enewood Jon Vander Stucken L W Elliott and C T Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonora Wool Co
Sonora
Sonora Wool ‘and Mohair Company
W. J. Pields Jr
C. H. Evans
E. C. Mayfield
W. A. Miers
J. N
Plea for 2 More Rangers Planned
In San Angelo on February 13 James Cornell L J Wardrow and Coke Brganson plan to ask Governor Miriam A Ferguson for appointment of two rangers attached to the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers association. The rangers would combat sheep and goat theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Angelo
Texas
James Cornell
San Angelo
Taper Presented to Boston Archbishop by Vatican Host
In Vatican City on February 11 a painted wax taper was presented to Archbishop James Francis McIntyre then archbishop of Boston by the papal envoy during recent purification ceremonies. The event highlighted ties between Rome and Boston in church rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bent Taper
Vatican City
Ftnt Lo Moyaignor Spellman
auriEary
Boston
Pan- Orf
Tofayy
Manchukuo Tensions Rise As Jehol Crisis Deepens
League of Nations contends to preserve the Manchukuoan government in Manchuria while China signals possible ministerial withdrawal if Jehol comes under attack. Chinese forces resist at Jehol border as Japan faces possible expulsion from the league and accusations over art treasure transfers. In a separate domestic tragedy, three people die from monoxide gas in a West Cevallos street home, staged as a suspected accidental death.
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Ite
Boon Ir Vapan
League of Nations
Manchuria
Chines
Toklo
Jehol
T. Y. Soong
Jehoi
Ching
Japan
Léagus
Tiguons
Manchukuo
Chioyeng
League
Tokio
Jap Thinks U. S. Had Pact With China
TORIO Feb 13 A foreign office spokesman said last week he had information that China and Russia signed an offensive defensive stance and he would not be surprised if the United States had a scare understanding with those powers. He added he was confident such an alliance would be sprung on the world sooner or later and would not be surprised if America had had an understanding with the powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torio
Foreign Office
China
Rusia
United States
America
Kin of Deceased Man Being Sought Funeral Arrangements Pending
Funeral arrangements for Captain J. B. Dickson, 75, who died Friday, were pending Monday as efforts to locate relatives continued. No replies had been received to messages sent. Porter Whaley, chamber of commerce manager and friend, was out of town. Arrangements will be held until his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BD. Dickson
Porter’ Whaley
Chamber of Commerce
Captain Dickson
Inaugural Ban Put on Civilian Planes
The war department ordered precautions at Washington during inaugural ceremonies on March 4. Only army aircraft authorized to take part in the exercises may operate near the District of Columbia from 9 am to 9 pm that day, with orders sent to local fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
District of Columbia
Four-Foot Rattler Slain Near City
A four foot diamond backed rattlesnake was killed Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Chester Slemp on the Leckhill Selmon road near the city. The snake lay in a clump of packs reflecting the cold spell. Local authorities noted the unusual sight as spring approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Chester Slemp
Leckhill- Selmon
Food Show Attracts San Antonians To February Event
An instructional and entertaining February Food Show for San Antonio homemakers unfolds on Tuesday February 14 atop the St. Anthony hotel roof garden. A 1:30 pm program features Evert Aven and a large salon orchestra broadcasting from the roof garden via KONO radio. The event showcases sample dishes, sponsor displays, and a cordial beverage and snack lineup, with notable brands and products listed for inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
St. Anthony Hotel
KONO
Oudapesker
Wright Brothers Hlectcle Company
General Electric
Bill for Vote on New Constitution to Be Offered
AUBTIN Feb 13 IN S Rep L F Anderson of San Antonio today prepared a house resolution calling for a presidential election vote in 1835 to decide on a constitutional convention. The plan would elect 101 delegates and authorize a $300000 appropriation for expenses. A 16 member commission chosen by the governor lieutenant governor and speaker of the house would draft the proposed constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubtin
L. Anderson
San Antone
Shd
Tomato Tariff Cut Protested in Washington Hearing
Members of congress from California Florida and Georgia opposed any tariff reduction on tomatoes at the tariff commission hearings opened at President Hoover's request. They argued lower rates would harm their states and cited railroads seeking greater tomato imports from Mexico at about 3 cents a pound as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Tariff Commission
Congress
California
Florida
Georgia
Hoover
Sing
Republican
Mexico
Suspended Term Given in Shooting Case
In Edinburgh district court a two year suspended sentence was imposed on Vitt Andersen of McAllen for assault to murder in connection with the shooting here earlier this year that left J. D. Hot Shot McGomey injured but recovering.
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N'Allen
Vvitt Andersen
McAllen
Iinburgh
Yeer
J. D
McQomey
Annual Meeting of Bexar Red Cross Tuesday
The sixteenth annual meeting of the Bexar county Red Cross chapter will be held at noon Tuesday. Reports on the year’s activities will be given by Ed Frazer, Mrs. Carol Ramm, Mrs. J. G. Rockwand, De. G. A. Pagenstecher, Miss Jeenie Stourgeon, Mrs. Adele Staacke, Miss Elsie Jordt, Mrs. J. A. Victor, and Roland Kuppers. Speakers include Mrs. Hart McCormick, Mrs. Ruth Whalen, and Albert Hensley. The program committee is Mrs. Ed Oeffinger, John Mitchell, and Mr Betisley.
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Bexar County
Antericad Red Cross
Marshall Eskridge
Torch
Ed Frazer
Carol Ramm
J. G. Rockwand
de. G. A. Pagenstecher
Jeenie, Stourgeon
Adele Staacke
Elsie Jordt
J. A. Victor
Roland Kuppers
Hart McCormick
Ruth Whalen
Home Service
Albert ©. Hensley
Ed Oeffinger
John Mitchell
Betisley
City weighs land swap for federal building siting
Postmaster P G Lucas indicated the government may gift a 10 foot North Alamo land strip to San Antonio despite Mayor Chambers opposing the exchange of the 10 foot strip for a larger Bast Houston street parcel. Lucas predicted a five story federal building and possible setback to form a square plot, noting irregular street intersection shapes and doubts about any fair exchange.
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North Alamo
Lucas
Avenue
East Houston Street
Federal Building
Senators Hire One More Secretary In Texas Senate
In Austin on January 13 the Texas Senate voted to add an additional secretary amid strain from workload. Senator Holbrook of Galveston criticized the move as wasteful, while the resolution proposed by Senator Rawlings of Fort Worth was amended to remove several named senators from the personnel expansion.
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Austin
Texas
Holbrook
Galveston
Senate
FH. Rawlings
Ft. Worth
Holbrook, Russek
Sanderford
Hornsay
Meare, Fur
Colle
Margle Neel
DeBerty
Texas Publishers Elect Officers
TEMPLE Feb 13 Jay Greer of Denison was elected president of the Texas Newspaper Publishers association at the closing session of their meeting here yesterday San Antonio was designated as the place for their next meeting in September Other officers named were Frank W Mayhorn of Temple vice president A K E Clarkson of Houston secretary treasurer C J Palmer of Houston special commissioner Wrenk G Huntress of San Antonio K C Elbert of Galveston and C C Mars ee Holston trustees of the special fund
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Temple
Jay Greer
Denison
Texas Newspaper Publishers’ Association
San Antonio
Otthers
Frank W. Mayhorn
Vce
A. K E. Clarkson
Houston
C. J. Palmer
Wrenk G. Huntress
K. C. Elbert
Galveston
C. C. Marsee Holston
The
Special Fund
Death of Utility Man Ruled death by own action
CHARLOTTE North Carolina February 13 1917 A coroner s jury ruled Roy L Peterman vice president of several public utilities companies shot to death at his home Saturday night and the death was by his own hand Mrs Peterman who had been under guard charged with murder did not attend the inquest She was at a hospital when the precinct found her standing over her husband s body shouting ST killed himself killed him
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West Cevallos Street
Rudolph V
Vallejo
Annie Vallejo
Josephine Curry
George Burnett
Curry
Charlotte
N.C
Roy £. Peterman
Shott
Peterman
New Radio Studios Opened in McAllen
MATRON Feb 13 reports a new broadcasting studio opens in McAllen on the American side of the Rio Grande. XEAW Mexico airwaves now originate from the new facility, announcing enhanced regional radio service and cross border signal reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAllen
Americalle
Fle ‘Granda Tor
XEAW
al Revo
Mexico
Hays Boc
Farmers Win Paige Tilt
McAllen Feb 13 The opening of the Fla Grande Valley farmers strike was quiet with no picketing observed and shippers voting minimal prices for produce led by cabbage. Hidalgo County Park Bureau federation officials said no actions were needed to enlist shippers in posting prices as the industry moves forward without violence signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcallen
Fla Grande Valley
Hidalgo County Park Bureau Federation
San Angelo Farm Credit Loans Pass $2,250,000 Mark
San Angelo Agricultural Credit Corporation reports last week disbursements and total loans surpassing 2.25 million. Through the period 1240 applications involving 18.08 million were processed, with weekly disbursements of 198,923 and totals rising to 2,292,140.20. Previously 434 applications were approved for 4.88 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Agriculturel Credit Corporation
Agererate
Aransas Pass Schools Run Seven Months on Finances
At a regular Aransas Pass school board meeting it was stated that the district could operate only seven months with the current finances. The discussion highlighted insufficient funds and urgency for budget adjustments to sustain the Aransas Pass schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aransas
Aransas Pass
Port Director Reports January Cargo Through Aransas Pass
Aransas Pass and Ingleside handled 365 604 tons of cargo for January, including outbound cars, in a monthly report from L. M. Adams, director of the Port of Corpus Christi.
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Aransas Fass
Herbor Island
Ingleside
Carso
L. M. Adama
Cargus
Christ
Weather Hampers Laredo Shipping In Winter Veggies
Laredo reports a week of cold weather hindering harvest and shipment of winter vegetables. Total vegetable shipments for the season reached 22 carloads by Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Farmer Suffers Broken Neck in Wagon Fall at Big Valley
Feb 13 Ward county report states C C Pittman a Big Valley farmer will survive after breaking his neck when his horses bolted while gathering wood. Medical team at local clinic believes he was injured in the fall from the wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PEOOS
C. C. Pittman
Big Valley
Ward County
Josal Hasaltal
Pittman
District Protests Move Against Court
In Pecos on February 13 opponents challenge Graves committee proposals to abolish the One Hundred Ninth District Court, which serves five counties in the area, voicing tepid support for the change amid regional debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Feo
Graves Committes
Carlsbad Pecos Highway Second Section Underway
Work on two mile second section of Carlsbad Pecos Highway No 17 has begun near Carlsbad. The project involves an expenditure of 135000 dollars and will employ about 150 men according to state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad-Pecos
Fea
Mission to Have New Packing Plant
M ALLEN Feb 13 The producer packing firm of Lovebb and Kirk San Benito soon will begin the erection of a modern packing plant at Mission The building will be verdy for the 1803 34 season
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Mission
M'Allen
Lovebb and Kirk
San Benito
Verdy
Citrus Association Names Blackburn Manager in McAllen
The McAllen Citrus Association, part of the Rio Grande Valley Citrus Exchange, announced the appointment of El I Blackburn as manager. The move formalizes leadership at the regional citrus unit as officials disclosed the decision in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citrus Association
Mcallen
EL I. Blackburn
McAllen Citrus Association
Rio Grands Valley Citrus Exchange
Wolf Run Down Killed With Car Near Sonora
Lloyd Entwood brought into town a full grown female wall at a road near Sonora. Automobiles attractive to sales proposition prompted incident. Affliction noted as 48 light classified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonora
Lloyd Entwood
Tallea
Parole and Pardons Granted by Texas Seal of State
Secretary of State proclamations announce general paroles for prisoners in the Texas penitentiary. Recipients include Leonard Lang Ferris County murder five years Oct 1931. Yack Howerd Gregg County ten years Oct 1937. Edgar Hays Callahan County one year prohibition violation. Samples Lubbock County two years theft. Big Tatre Hutchinson County five years Apr 1803. Ed Linseum Washington County 25 years attempted criminal assault. Conditional pardons go to Na Rodriguez for violating prohibition one year Nov 1997 and Corce Gooch Tyler County three years theft Sept 1941.
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Xin AL Fergusor
Ted J . Ferguson
Secretary of State
Perolea
Texas Penitentiary
Leonard Lang
Ferris County
Yack Howerd
Gregg County
Edgar Hays
Callahan Saints
Samples
Lubbock County
Big Tatre
Hutchinson
Ed Linseum
Washington County
Na Rodriguez
Corce Gooch
Tyler County
Plane Race Saves Baby
A Seattle mother flying with her two children from Nome to Cordova Alaska endured four days of frozen border crossings and forced landings to reach Seattle for treatment of the infant’s persistent thymus gland trouble. The Northwest Airlines chartered flight and a speedy detour by Captain G A Glasscock helped them arrive in time for doctors to assess the situation.
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Bary Seattle
Wash
Seattle
Ella
Nome
B. M
Donald
Cordova
Alaska
Uner
Northwestern
G. A. Glasscock
Fere
Appeal Denied in Ship Suit in Supreme Court
Washington Feb 3 A batch of appeals from court decisions was denied review by the Supreme Court including a marine disaster case from 1919. Relatives of 200 Princess Sophia passengers lost 24 crew 61 crew were aboard when the steamer sank off Alaska after reef strike. Damages valued at 2 085 000 were awarded to Americans aboard but most were disallowed. Other denials included a Texas tax refund claim of 714 918 and Ridolfo Cabra's deportation appeal from Galveston to Yugoslavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Marine Dlasster
Princess Sophia
Skagway
Alaska
Americas
Texas Company
Ridolfo Cabra
Galveston
Texas
Seb
Jugo Slevia
Boat sinks in Aleutian gale near Umnak Island
In Alaska near Butch Harbor a 59 foot vessel Umnak Native sank during a mid winter storm on January 24. Bishop Antonin, ranking Russian Orthodox bishop in Alaska, and Turleen are among the reported losses. Three natives were saved in the incident, belated reports say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butch Harbor
Alaska
Turleen
Antonin
Umnak
Aleutians
Umnak Island
And Were Their Faces Red
Firefighters responded to a beauty parlor fire in Harlingen on February 13 as workers and customers fled a waving apparatus blaze racing to remove equipment from the top floor of the building. Fire crews contained the fire with no reported injuries or fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlingen
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Wilm
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Mary Becker
West Popular
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Trinity Lutheran Church
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Charles M. Sehwah
Arthur Leonard "Knowlton
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Pearsall C
Court Billig
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Ome
Groton
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Farrell
Church of the Sacred French
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