Windsor Wedding Leader Mrs Hertzberg Dies in San Antonio
Mrs Eli Hertzberg prominent San Antonio music clubwoman died at San Rosa hospital after an emergency bladder operation. A longtime cultural advocate, she led the Tuesday Music Club, chaired the Chaminade Club, and helped organize National Music Week programs. Her charitable work and devotion to music earned wide respect in the city. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Oto City
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New York
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Ann Hertzberg
Focal Club
Muais Circle
Rampant clash at Republic Steel strike in South Chicago
In South Chicago near the Republic Steel plant, about 500 marchers faced roughly 50 police in a fierce clash. Six officers and several demonstrators were injured, with a flag bearer briefly beet atop the head. The melee ended as marchers retreated within twenty minutes, with arrests and hospital care for the injured.
Failure of Farm Bill Is Predicted in Washington
Congressional readers expressed doubt the proposed agricultural adjustment act of 1937 would be enacted this session but predicted passage of the ever normal granary program. They said the granary proposal from Secretary Wallace escaped criticisms aimed at other parts of the farm program drafted by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
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Lhis Stasion
Wallace
American Farm Bureau Federation
President to Visit in Home of Mother
Washington May Roosevelt will depart late tonight for a two or three day visit at his mother's home at Ryde Park NY. He has not seen his mother since her fifty birth party at the White House on January 20. She last an ankle in a fall some time ago but has recovered enough to undertake a journey abroad this summer.
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Roosevelt
Mother
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White House
Golden Gate Bridge Opens in San Francisco Fiesta
May 2 1937 crowds celebrate the newly opened Golden Gate Bridge as traffic flows over the $35 million span. The dedication week features events and a citywide emphasis on the bridge as a landmark.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge
League adopts compromise on Spain
Geneva May 44 The League of Nations council compromised to end the foreign intervention dispute in Spain. It urged each member to respect territorial integrity and political independence while withholding formal recognition of the Spanish government's claims of aggression. The resolution praised the London non intervention committee and condemned aerial bombardment of towns in Spain.
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League of Nations Council
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Italy
Germany
London International
Weather Forecast Matches Rainy Weekend In San Antonio
Federal observer Jarboe said sprinkles would turn to more rain Sunday in the San Antonio area. Rainfall, though not heavy, benefited pastures and farms as ground soaked from Saturday showers. Expect a high of 81 and a low of 68 Sunday. Saturday’s high around 86. Ranchers called the rain a lifeline for dairymen.
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San Antonio
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High Court weighs six new deal cases with six requests
Washington May 2 The Supreme Court met in its weekly conference to decide whether to hear six administration cases. Decisions would be announced Tuesday, closing day of the term. If granted, hearings would follow in October. if denied, lower court rulings stand. Justice Willis Van Devanter’s final conference looms with his 26 years on the bench. The bench considered constitutionality of the 1933 act regulating public utility holding companies, challenged by the Electric Bond and Share Company and 28 subsidiaries.
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Ning Supreme Couirh
Heir
Willis van Devanter
Bony and Share Company
Baker Yacht TN Honolulu Viking aids banker in peril
In Honolulu on May 29, George W. Baker, a multi millionaire banker aboard the yacht Viking, faced peritonitis with his condition described as satisfactory after the vessel docked. Doctors and nurses were aboard to treat him with assistance from Brittany nurses and three federal agencies, as efforts continued to save his life.
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Baker
Asir Nations
Brittany
Mine Sitters End Seizure at Wilsonville Mine
In Gillespie I May 29 07 unexpected evacuation of La- Pétier Coal No 4 mine at Wilsonville followed a 209 hour occupation by 359 striking miners. They surfaced around 6 o clock after an eight day protest demanding work division with unemployed peers, triggering cheers from onlookers above.
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la- Pétier Coal Company
Wilsonville
Tg O'Lack
Tax Dodgers IEX Monarch Face Fraud Actions
Washington reports Revenue authorities aim to transfer about 160 million dollars from tax evaders to the federal treasury. President Roosevelt backs stronger prosecution and looser tax laws to curb evasion. Authorities cite potential jail terms, civil penalties up to 50 percent of due taxes, and expanded civil proceedings. New laws would target offshore assets and foreign corporations, with ideas including withholding on dividends and higher withholding taxes if needed.
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Federal
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Justice Department
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Morgenthst
Wallis Warfield denied courtesy title in London stirs debate
London May 28 The British government denies Mrs Wallis Warfield the courtesy title Her Royal Highness prompting public and political debate. Observers link the decision to Baldwin’s abdication saga and question when the isolation policy toward Edward’s wife might ease under Chamberlain.
President Signs Air Station Bill for San Francisco Bay
Roosevelt signed a bill authorizing the establishment of an air station on San Francisco Bay. In San Francisco Adolph B. Spreckels Jr. heads to Honolulu for a trial separation from her husband, stressing there are no divorce plans.
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Roosevelt
San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
Upimas
Adolph B. Spreckels Jr
Honolulu
Weather summary for San Antonio and Texas regions
Cloudy with rain and thunder showers expected Saturday night and Sunday. Coolest conditions in extreme west Saturday night and west and north portions Sunday. Southeast to south winds along the coast. Daytime highs around mid 80s, overnight lows in the 60s to lower 70s, with cooler spells in western and southeastern portions.
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Viethily
Texas
West
Edward Readies to Fight Windsor Decree Over Wally
MONTS France May 29 Edward Duke of Windsor reportedly furious and ready to challenge his brother s decree barring Wallis Warfield from the title Her Royal Highness He may reopen the dispute after civil marriage to Mrs Warfield next week London dispatches convinced him of the decision but he refused to accept it as final insiders say he could take action His fiancée s trousseau reportedly shows coronets and A R H initials as royalists weigh the decree s impact on Edwards status and marriage plans
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London
Edward
Windsor
Duke and Wally to Visit Bahamas Governor in July
A Bahamas report cites a source close to Governor Bede Clifford that the Duke of Windsor and Mrs Wallis Warfield are expected to visit in July. The note follows talk that Edward and his bride may go to the United States after their June 3 wedding and that Austria hints at a honey moon, fueling talk of settling in the colony. Edward and Sir Bede Clifford, recently named governor of Mauritius, are longtime acquaintances.
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Marriage Licenses Issued For Neense To Wed In Bolse
On May 2 W Al Saitor licensed to marry at Shipp. Applicants Mabel Forréch Sutor and Alvie E. Stiipp both of Bolse are listed for the union.
Solon Exonerated In Slaying
AUSTIN May a Travis county grand jury returned no indictment against veteran legislator B E Quin of Readout ten weeks after being tied to a hotel room slaying involving Herman Hicks of Royston. District Attorney E cy Morehead called the case a mere passing affair and noted the grand jury’s action amounts to exoneration on the charge.
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B. E. Quin
Herman Hicks
Royston
Travis County Grand Jury
E. Cy Morehead
Court Bill Pushed Into Background
A heated debate over President Rogsavell's court bill receded as labor and other groups press for new proposals. Congress noted renewed admin activity after a senate committee vote against the measure, signaling possible Senate action next week. Pope Pius XI marked an eightieth birthday with several hundred pilgrims in Gastel Gandolfo, Italy.
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Rage betting arguments clash as repeal bid returns
Austin May 28 The fight over horse race track betting in Texas roars back as legislators hear both sides. State affairs committee weighs repealing legalization four years after certificate wagering began. Rep Ed Winthree of Houston presses to extend hearings while opponents accuse delay. The panel favors moving toward immediate repeal rather than other racing bills with repeal set to take effect in 1939.
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Texas
State Affairs Committee
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Yesterdey
Ed Winthree
Houston
Hog Call Contest Between Iowa and Louisiana Politicians
Washington May 23 Representatives Otha D Wearin Iowa and Bob Monon Louisiana Democrats argued on the Capitol steps over a proposed hog call contest. Wearin favored Sooie and stressed Iowa tradition while Mouton backed Eh, ly bast with Louisiana Cajun flavor. The three point scoring covered volume, musicality and delivery.
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Otha .D. Wearth
Iowa
Bob Monon
Wearin
Mouton
Battle Lines Tighten Around Major Mills in Strike Rounds
May 2 report from Youngstown Ohio describes the nationwide strike by major independent producers in six states. G L Steel Workers chair Tailip Muay aims to whip Youngstown Sheet and Tube Republic Steel. mills in Ohio Michigan and Pennsylvania suspend production as federal intervention is sought. Districts report thousands idle with clashes between workers and police clouding the factories.
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Steel Workers Organizing Committee
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