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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1937

Page

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Judge Hears Paper Signing in County Land Deed Case

County Judge Egbert Schweppe hesitates to sign a deed for 43 acres on Fine road, asking to see the law first. County Engineer Russell G White testifies the exchange of land for right of way is valid, with Assistant District Attorney W Pat Camp confirming legality. The judge will await a written legal opinion from the district attorney before acting.

Egbert Schweppe M. Galvan Schwuppe Russell G. White County Engineers Office W. Pat Camp Schweppe

Prince Estate Faces 49125 Dollar Suit in Los Angeles

A 49125 dollar suit has been filed in Los Angeles against the estate of the late Prince Serge Mdiyani. The action is brought on behalf of Harry A. Bigelow, trustee in bankruptcy for Insull and Company Ltd of Great Britain.

Prince Los Angeles Prince Serge Mdiyani Harry A. Bigelow Insull and Company, Ltd Great Britain

Bath tub slaying suspect Greene signs confession in Queens case

In a Harlem home, Major Greene confessed after 24 hours of denial in the Mary Robinson murder. He was charged with the slaying of the 26-year-old housewife in an Jackson Heights apartment. Bloodstains and a hammer tied to the crime were found, while the suspect claimed he was invited to wash windows before the attack. The case proceeds toward arraignment in Queens felony court. Treasury figures for January list receipts and expenditures amid ongoing debt and asset data.

New York Jan. M Mary Robinson Greene Dielysot Charles P. Sullivan Jackson Heights Queens Sullivan Chile Harlem Cree’ Akull

King Whiskers and Wallis Simpson Divorce Fight Rumors

London dispatch reports chatter about the duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, including beard proposals for King George, a potential intervention by the king s proctor, and a slander suit against Arthur Sutherland over remarks at a West End party. The decree in Simpson’s favor remains set to become final in April.

Colvst International News Service London INS Duke of Windsor vErnest Simpson Joan Sutherland King George Wallis Simpson Edward VI Snow London Evening, Standard Simpson Mr. Simpson

Justice court fines for gaming at Broadway and Seventh

Charges filed by Duke Carver show Sam Harris and Frank Rolle cited for gaming and billiards at Broadway and Seventh Street on January 13. George Jones was fined $17.50 by Justice Corrigan. Raymond Gerhardt handled a separate gaming case. Also reported, two carpenters freed a trapped car in Hollywood after wind stirred a jal.

Quailty To & Cone Plainh Baming Grayson Street George Jones Justice of the Pease Bat Sorrigan Frank Rolle Broadway Seventh Street Justice of the Pence Raymond Gerhardt Corrigan Sam Harris Duke Carver

South Gripped by Heat Wave

The Deep South endures temperatures in the 90s from New Orleans to Atlanta as a January heat wave accelerates early bloom on citrus and fruit trees. Gardens, shrubs, and flowers sprout weeks ahead, boosting tourism in Charleston and Savannah while markets fear later freezes. Utilities report clear skies as residents adjust to warm weather.

Jacksonville Fla Deep South New Orleans Miami Charlotte Atlanta Florida Alabama Georgia Mobile Ala Harleston 5. C Raleigh N. G Augusta Savannah Montgomery Ata

Weather feature and city temperatures across the United States

A weather feature lists temperatures and conditions for multiple cities including Abilene Amarillo Atlanta Boston Brownie Buffalo Charleston Cheyenne Chicago Houston Huron Jacksonville Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Needles New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Phoenix Pittsburgh Port Arthur Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Shreveport St Louis Washington and more. It provides high and low temperatures, cloudiness, rain, and notable wind. The piece reads like a late 19th or early 20th century weather table aimed at tourists.

Tidea Aransas Pasa jAbilene Tex Amarillo Atlanta Boston Buffalo Charleston Cheyenne Chicago Helena Houston Huron Jacksonville Kansas City Roth Ark Angeles Callt Louisville Memphis Tenn Minnearotis Minn Snow Montgonery Alan Needles Calif New Orleans New York Porgy Oklahoma City Oxla Rainmaha Ned Lear Phoenix Ariz Pittsburgh Port Arthur Reielen W.C San Fearcttoo Galt Seattle Glourly Shreveport Claudy St Loula Clourly

United States works to free 21 Americans trapped in Blantu

U S emissary David Barrett said evacuation efforts for 21 Americans held in Blantu are ongoing from Loyang Henan province as rebels and central forces prepare for hostilities. Embassy notes no progress yet but pursue every escape route amid rising tensions in northern territory. Carole Lombard to perform songs and dances in Paramount film Swing High Swing Low with Fred Intacrturray co starring.

Nanking Jat Nililery David Barrett United States Emassy Loyang Revolus Guy Slantu Barrett Henan Chang Hsenh- Liang Alanfu Blantu Carole Lombard Fred Intacrturray Ds

Editor Freed of FDR Libel in California

Mountain View editor Milton Smith was freed of criminal libel charges against President Franklin D. Roosevelt after a preliminary hearing found insufficient evidence. Judge Grandin H. Miller dismissed the case. Horace Benies testified he saw no libelous innuendo in the editorial calling Roosevelt a false alarm and hypocrite.

Ban Jose Calif Dan Milton Smith Mountain View Franklin D. Roosevelt Grandin H. Miller Britth Ian Roosevelt Horace Benies Beales

Borah Proposes Broad Anti Monopoly Licensing Bill

Senator Borah unveils a plan to license all interstate corporations, making unlicensed cross state business unlawful. The bill requires firms to obtain FTC authorization to operate across state lines and treats holding control in interstate companies as engaging in interstate commerce.

Borah Washington Gan Borat Whrough Senate Federal Trade Commission

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