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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1937

Page

15

Parties plan no armistice in major fund drive

Washington reports both Democratic and Republican national committees aim to sustain continuous campaign financing. Democratic treasurer W Forbes Morgan sets a 10.5 million dollar goal for contributions before the 1930 presidential election under a centralized plan. Republicans, including Chatman John Hamilton, are expected to finalize their financing strategies to avoid late election drives.

Washington Roocevell Democratic Republican Nations W. Forbes Morgan John Hamilton

Proud Girl Friend Lands Man in Jail

Chicago dated January twenty two report details Starday Cul Ten a metal polisher and ballroom dancing instructor Wynieht who confessed to robbery with a gun after meeting a woman in a ballroom. He claimed he agreed to ride a streetcar and was enticed into the crime.

Chicago Starday Wynieht Adee Michael B. McKinley Rome

City Turns Tables on Hornet Victim in Griffith Park

In Los Angeles on January 22, the city council and city attorney acted after Oliver Biexey filed a claim against a municipal institution over a hornet incident at Griffith Park last October. The council dismissed the claim and ordered the city to bill Hickey $25 for investigative costs.

Dallas Jury Hangs in Bookie Trial

Dallas jury deadlocked in a bookie trial ends with Jack Angela discharged on wages and pool selling charges. Seven other booklet cases await Judge Winter in King's County criminal court as the gambling dive continues.

Dallas Jack Angela Winter King A. Tucend

Branson to Take James Shaw's Post

Branson in Dallas announced that Austin deputy state banking commissioner will take over the federal post of James Shaw. Shaw resigns to enter private business in Austin. Change to become effective Monday. Senator Kenneth D. Melkellar’s 3 year old brother James Judson Melkellar died in Memphis last night.

Branson James Shaw Dallas Austin Janes Shaw Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Shaw Ream Memphis James Judson MelKellar Kenneth D.melkellar Dehiocrat Tennessee Perc

Rights Issue Thrives Then Fades in Market Skepticism

The piece explains how stock rights offerings once sparked bullish fervor, but frequent collapses and weak demand cooled enthusiasm. It cites Jesus-Manville and Sears Roebuck examples, notes lower-than-market pricing, and concludes management now prefers bonds or loans over stock issues to raise capital. It also profiles executive approach at General Motors and offers a broader market outlook for 1930s business prospects.

Jesus-Manvilla Selious Armnericy Helene Paul Colunim Corfunky Dimond

Divorce Plea Highlights Strain Over Bedside Dispute

Louis Graham seeks a divorce citing domestic strain after claims that his wife slept with a man named Uneir Getman while he slept on a couch. The petition describes tense nights and affection toward a police dog connected to the household.

Dor Louis Graham Lets Ste Uneir Getman

Actress expects stork in March in Tollywood

Evelyn Venable wife of director Hal Maher said today she expects the birth of their second child around St Patrick's day in March. Venable, a seven year actress, noted the due date amid industry chatter.

Tollywood Evelyn Venable Hal Maher

Shriners Induct Heads at Scottish Rite Ceremony

Shriners 10 induct heads with Wizard Simpson new potentate and officers to be installed at the Scottish Rite Cathedral at 8 40 Saturday. A ball and reception follow. Officers include Baumberger Jr and Weise as chief rediant and assistant rabban, Eisler high priest and prophet, Wallace Oriental guide, and Vernon recorder. Representatives include Simpson Jacobson Marrile and Zoller.

Wizard Simpson Recorder Sperial Council A. A Jacobson Edward Marrile E. G. Zoller Welsh Frank Whittey George P. Knox Baumberger Fred R. Walter GG. Grabenhrimer Sylvan Lang Frank Negton R. L. Burnett P. D. Mathis Charles G. Cole O. J. Hilers Preston M. Hocker Frank A. Spang George Ly Reitze W. J. Hopkins A. A. Lorber Otter Buard W. E. Tuish Wil- Hara A. Williams Grabenheimer Gener Spang A. A. Jacobson A. W. Harris Gly Cude Vernol Francis R. Reynolds Barry K. Trail J. Frank Whitney Hermin Keplan J. J. Manhoff Birchett Dunkin Matt Markusich Fred W. Walter G. B. Marks Ben J. J Boulder Porter Lorito

Knob-Knockers Ignore Sign On Safe, Police Say

In St. Louis on January 23, burglars ignored a pasted sign on a safe stating no money inside. Police report the thieves attempted the combination despite the warning, finding only records inside.

ST. Louis Singer Stinger Conn

Prize letter sale yields historic documents auction

New York June 22 A Washington letter offering readiness to end the Revolutionary War was sold for £100 at a major auction. Over two days items from Turgetable private libraries were auctioned at the American Art Association Anderson galleries, netting $19,795.80. Other notable sales included a Jefferson letter and a Davis confession, both fetching hundreds of dollars.

New York George Washington Paris American Art association-Anderson Galleries Washington Jefferson Davis Confederacy Senate Gener Iy Christopher Columbus

Japan and U S cotton export pact forms

In Osaka on January 23 a near unprecedented gentlemen's agreement limits cotton exports. U S exports for 1937 are capped at 180 million square yards and 1937 38 at 255 million square yards. Dr Claysius T Murchison of the American Cotton Textiles Institute leads discussions.

Osaka Japan United States Sumericall Claysius T.murchison American Cotton Textiles Institute

Sacramento Police Shakeup Signals Commissioner's Reorganization Plan

Austin J. Rote, newly named Sacramento police commissioner after 27 years on the force, indicated today two possible reorganizations within the Secret Department as part of a shakeup. The announcement comes amid broader questions about leadership changes in city law enforcement.

Buffalo N.Y Austin J. Rote Sacramento Calif

Detective Finds Stolen Suit in Haystack Mystery

In Buppalo on January 22 Detective George St. Smith recovered the stolen suit from a haystack in a county field. He noted it was pressed but dirty and carried little value beyond serving as evidence in the case.

George Forman Medina Lake Hondo Pedrie D. L Tipton Clifford Potter Chicago Uhat Intersnational ‘Travel Bureau West Commerce Streeb Eva's Nite Club Haystack Buppalo Talevex George St. Smith Smith Sai Ne Smith

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