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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1937

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Court foes clash as court bill looms in Congress

Washington reports show angry opposition to Roosevelt court reform as senators debate the constitutional measure. Debates follow the death of Senator Robinson and a pause in mourning while leaders seek to drill down on a path forward. opposition factions claim the bill lacks consensus and may be sent back to committee to avoid urgency.

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Thad ll Get Your Goat Meals Worth

In Dallas on July 10 a local tale recounts a goat incident after a rainy day left a meal spread to dry. A man described the goat devouring the entire meal as a pre course, with only $35 redeemable. an onlooker recalls seeing the old man involved with a knife, while the black family present discusses the scene in vivid terms.

Dallas Goat de Boal

Increase in AFL Members Claimed by Secretary

Washington July 16 The AFL says membership rose to 3,091 after 452000 members left or were suspended since John L Lewis era. Secretary Morrison filed the latest figures noting a rise despite suspensions in 10 unions.

A.F.L Washington Morrison American Federation of Labor John L. Lewis Sealer Tie Federation Protean

Mrs Robinson Arrives for Rites in Washington

Mrs Joseph T. Robinson arrived in Washington early today for the state funeral of her husband, the senate majority leader. She was met at the ship by her husband’s dignitaries and by Beraned ML Barneh of New York.

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Uncertain Weather Across the Nation and Tragic Crashes

Breezes ease across the eastern U S with cooler air in the Great Lakes and upper Mississippi valleys while thunder showers affect the Northeast. New York and Chicago report warm to hot conditions with storms causing power outages and injuries. Across the country several cities reach triple digits, and a Italian tri motor bomber crashes at Olaraping airfield killing Lety Bellagamse and four others.

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Actress to Explain Previous Marriage in High Court

Actress Ann Miner, from Ogondu Matine, travels to White Plains to testify in a divorce case. She seeks dissolution from a former husband three days after marrying Broadway designer Yom Adrian Cracraft, who requests an annulment. The case references a prior Stout divorce already in effect.

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Weather data report with scattered figures and conditions

A fragmented weather bulletin describes temperatures near 70 degrees, humidity around 56 percent, and wind from the southeast. It notes rainfall since January 4 totaling 10.401 inches, with various times listed and references to locations such as Ged4 g and MN, mentioning precipitation and moon phases in a disjointed format.

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Hunt widens for policy racket mastermind Davis

New York prosecutors indicate J Wighard Dixie Davis, labeled the policy racket mastermind behind a 100 million dollar yearly operation, has fled to Mexico from Houston after attempting to fix officials who ordered a race track closure. Dewey's team seeks extradition as they compare Davis to Arthur Flegenheimer era figures involved in the same criminal network.

New York Bearc J. Wighard Dixie Davis Thomas F. Dewey Houston Texas Jorersen Ware Alexander Pompez Arthur Stulla Flegenheimer Pompes Mexico Dewey

Flood Delays Hit Montana Rail Line After Heavy Rains

Floodwaters from days of hard rains stranded Northeast Montana traffic as the Great Northern main line suffered a quarter-mile washout on Shotgun Creek. Residents called it the worst flood in years, crippling rail and delaying highway travel across Ballville and surrounding areas.

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Scottsboro Sentence Appeal Slated in Scottsboro Case

Defense counsel Samuels announced readiness to press the Scottsboro case to the U S Supreme Court on the third trip. Clarence Norris faces a new death sentence after earlier reversals, with key testimony from Mrs. Victoria Price. Gordon Watts illness delayed the next defendant’s trial until Monday. Nearby, a Huntsville attorney and farming notes share side items about a long goldfish and California pea packing trends.

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Twin Century Plants Bloom After 25 Years At Austin Garden

Dr Wy Giles of Austin notes twin century plants that flowered simultaneously after being planted 25 years ago. The specimen challenges typical blooming timelines as autos gain headlines report California registering 2,377,260 motor vehicles in early 1937, marking a period of rapid growth and industry expansion.

Platts Wy Giles Austin California

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