Democratic Delegates Loom In Roosevelt Primary Battle
Washington May 18 The Democratic race moves toward primaries with 144 delegates at stake across 10 states and the District of Columbia. Roosevelt claims lead in most delegations, while New Jersey and Connecticut likely back Smith or Young, and Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague governs the New Jersey slate amid a fierce fight to stop Roosevelt. Delaware Connecticut and other states vote this week as conventions set instructions for pledged delegates.
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Washington, D. C
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tetr
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Kansas
New Mesaco
Montane
South Carolina
Vermont
Tennessee
Oregon
Nevada
District of Columbia
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
Owen D. Young
Smith
Grosé
Harry T. Woodring
Middle West
Ware & Ie
Federal Aid Highway Building Program Gains In 1932
New figures show the federal aid highway building program expanding in 1932 with a rising total approved project cost. The March estimate reached 73,204,280 pounds, up from last year, while the year’s cumulative figures reflect public road work slightly above 1930 levels.
German Adlerika claims to relieve constipation and toxins
An ad claims Adlerika acts on both upper and lower bowel to stop constipation and purge poisons that cause bloating and poor sleep. It mentions Sommers Wegnere Trig Bloves as part of the remedy description.
Advertising snippet on magical health aids and tonics
Faded ad copy touts magical health remedies and pills for vitality. Promises healing, vigor, and renewed strength with vague claims and dubious ingredients.
Samuel Maverick 95th birthday celebrated with family party
The ninety fifth birthday of Samuel Maverick was celebrated Saturday at the home of his son and daughter in Groveland Place. Guests from distant cities joined the Maverick family for an informal garden party with an orchestra, a long buffet, and a tulip-decorated birthday cake. Notables including Mrs Sarah Eager Judge R. B. Noor General and Mrs George Battess and Mayor Robert O Grady sent good wishes.
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Samuel Maverick
Eugene A. Herris
Groveland Place
Marila
John Saverick
Houston
Edward Sammans
Austin
Sallie Grey Maverick
Harvis
Albert Maverick
Maverick
Albert
Maverck
Norve
Welsh
Alice O'Grady
Festive San Antonio social scene highlights junior events
A jumble of social notices from San Antonio covers St Marys class dances at the Barry home and a Bright Shawl party. Invitations and upcoming events feature the Jefferson High School graduation exercises on June 2, a San Antonio Garden Club meeting, and a picnic at Gallagher ranch with prominent families like Keating and McCall Keating.
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Garnty
Bessie Bell Hillie
Thames Jefferson High
Thomas Jefferson Igh School
Municipal Auditorium
San Antonio Garden Club
W. A. Barker
New Orleans
A Tarly
San Antonitank
Gallagher Ranch
Pancoast Kadfier
Mesdamus Jean Avmey Bikley
Calestine Whisenay
Peter McCall Keating
William Lansing. Weee
Obituary notices list Brown and Huckle families and others
Obituary notices for CG A Brown 3 with service by Rev Hester from Hagy and Metallum chapel list widow Julia L Brown two daughters Lataga Olly Pratt and four grandchildren. Also Mrs Holds Fuckin 83 native of Houetan funeral by Rev Samuel Akers at dizis Kearns parlors survivors husband Georges A Huckle two daughters Nettle Hall and Annie Kelley two sons William Huckle George A Huckle Jr. Eason J Rives 3 Spanish American War Veteran services Monday by Rev J M Todd survivors widow Laura E two daughters P A Roeltiger Oklahoma City and I Catalisl San Antonio two sisters and Theodore Merz five? services Sunday at San Fernando cathedral Rev A Lopez officiating. Survivors widow Henrietta Merz two sons Mariano and Elias Merz two brothers Carl Merz Fredericksburg and Adolph Merz New Braunfels three sisters Frances Harx Lena Nagle Fredericksburg Katherine Metager Magon. Robert G Hennie 40 lawyer survivors widow Inez Henne daughter Mary Gene Beane San Antonio ststore Mrs James Elia Tatle Emmy Fries brothers Touls and Adolph Henne New Braunfels body sent to New Braunfels Monday for interment.
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Hester
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Mexica Olly
A. L Pratt
Holds Fuckin
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Servier
Samuel Akers
dizis-Kearns
Georges A. Huckle
Nettle Hall
Annie Kelley
William
Huckle
Grorce A. Huckle Jr
Eason J. Rives
J. M. Todd
Laura E
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Oklahoma City
J. i Catalisl
San Antonio
Theodore Merz
San Fernando
Rerbert G. Hennie
Inez Henne
Mary Gene Beane
James Elia Tatle
Emmy Fries
Touls
Adolph Henne
New Braunfels
New Braun
Jfels
Gonzales Man Killed By Lightning While Herding
A Gonzales man, 25, was struck and killed while herding near the area as a thunderstorm passed. The incident occurred when lightning struck a tree under which he had sought refuge, the blast separating the trunk. Local authorities are investigating.
What Congress Is Doing What Congress Is Doing MONDAY
Congress debates Hi Hon Dollar revenue and high income tax rates while committees advance interstate mapping and coal bill actions. Banking hearings examine a dollar standard plan as various committees weigh depreciated currency and related fiscal proposals.
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Henale
Vale
Leitiany
Showdown on Army Lah Tuesday in Washington
In Washington on May 18 a showdown in the House was set for Tuesday over provisions to suspend Reserve Officers Training camps and Citizens Military Training camps as the war department bill stalls. Secretary Hurley and the Army staff opposed the suspension amid thousands of letters protesting the provisions. Representatives Chipfield Martin Goss and others charged the move would undermine national defense and amount to false economy.
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Ciizens
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Hurley
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Merny
Extra Policemen Guard High Court From Communists
Washington D C May 16 extra policemen watched the supreme court after reports that communists planned a demonstration but the justices took their seats without incident. Police were detailed to forestall unrest and several hundred people gathered at the broad Plaza and Capitol steps demanding unemployment relief and aid.
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Allance
Illiteracy Test Ties Peoria and Long Beach for Lowities
Washington May 16 The national advisory committee on literacy reports Peoria and Long Beach tied for the lowest literacy deficiency among leading U S cities with a 3 percent illiteracy rate Their ranking lists Salt Lake City Des Moines Spokane Tulsa Wichita Fort Wayne Minneapolis and Oklahoma City with higher rates ranging from 2 to 8 percent
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Calif
National Advisory Committee
Onliteracy
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Des Moines
Spokant
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Wichita
Fort Wayne
Minneapolis
Oklahuma
City
Senator Demands Glover's Dismissal From Postmaster Role
Senator Nomis of Nebraska demanded the firing of W Irving Glover, second assistant postmaster general, for ordering Missouri postmasters to be “out on the firing line” following President Hoover’s Springfield speech to the postmasters. Norris urged Senate action at the same session.
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Jon
Hoover
Springfield
Arkansas Banker Loses Court Fight
Arkansas banker A. B. Banks, a leading financier, must begin a prison sentence after the state supreme court denied his motion for a rehearing on an appeal. The court had previously denied his appeal weeks earlier.
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Ark
A. B. Banks
Escabe
State Supreme Court
Papal Encyclical Expected Soon From Vatican
Vatican announces an encyclical by Pope Piug XI likely to issue next week. The document will address humanity's current difficulties and offer prayers to the Sacred Heart of Christ as guidance through these challenging moments.
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Vatican City
Piug XI
High Court Rules on Ice Manufacture
High Court of Texas today upheld Travis County and Wind Court of Civil Appeals findings that ice manufacture and sale constitute public utility without legislative enactment. The ruling advances wind in public utility status affecting regulation and taxation.
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Aubtin
one + preme court of
Texan
Travis County Court District Court
Sterling Declares Candidacy After Pressure in Texas
In Austin on May 16, Governor Sterling announced he will seek re election after pressure from State Senator Clint C Small of Amarillo who stated he would run for governor if Sterling did not. Lieutenant Governor Edgar Wilt delayed his own decision while Ferguson starts campaigning and others announce bid or stance on issues.
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Texas
Sterling
Clint C. Small
Amarillo
Chef Executive
Small
Is Bdb
Edgar Wilt
Waco
Ferguson
Miriam A. Perguson
Dav Moody
James E. Ferguson
Tor
Sap
Tom Twitter
Wichita Falls
Oiman
Frank Putnam
Houston
M. H. Wolfe
Dallas
George Armstrong
Fort Worth
Herry Miller
Brady
McCulloch County
Senator Shortridge backs referendum on the eighteenth amendment
Senator Samuel M. Shortridge of California, long a dry, now supports a referendum on the eighteenth amendment. The move signals a likely Republican platform plank to resubmit and could gain Hoover support for a presidential reelection bid. Shortridge has been seen as aligned with the White House on key issues.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Samuel M. Shortridge
California
Senate
Shortridge
Hoover
Farmers' Bank of San Benito Closes
SAN BENITO Tex May 16 The Farmers' State bank of San Benito failed to open its doors this morning. Deposits as of December 31 were 4922.73 and resources 352284926 8 8. Dodds San Benito contractor succeeded Jatm T Lomax as president at the bank Josh Year Lomax is under Indlebt men in connection with the affairs of the closed Valley state bank of Harlingen of which we also has a forring president.
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Tex
Farmers’ State Bank of
Dodds
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Jatm
Calls Ambulance Then Shoots Self at Funeral Home
Dr. Robert J. McGinnis, a retired dentist, told attendants to send an ambulance at a funeral home and then shot himself through the heart. An ambulance arrived just moments later at his Houston home.
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Houston
Robert J. McGinnis
Deniin
Missionary Held by Chinese Reds
Shanghal May 16. Inland mission veteran H. Ferguson was captured by Communist bandits while with Chen Yang-Euen. He is believed held as a captive.
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Inbi
H. & Ferguson
Inland Mission
Giaturdey
Army movement denied by Russia reported by Tass
Moscow reports deny official Tass News Agency that Soviet government planned to concentrate 250000 Red Army troops in Eastern Serbia. The agency called the reports groundless and stated no such mobilization was intended.
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Tass
Reporta
Teria
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