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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1937

Page

8

Brussels Parley Struggles Over China Japan War End

The Brussels conference on ending the Chinese Japanese conflict heard China demand sanctions and supply cuts to Japan while Italy opposed such measures. Japan reiterated the Nine-Power Treaty exceptions, insisting the war remains a China Japan dispute and declined a second invitation to participate, despite U.S. hopes for cooperation.

Brussels Japan United States Britain The China Nome Italy Dy. V. K. Wellington Lyokcad Luiz Aldograndi-Mareescoth Norman H. Davis Armericas Érclare Mero Perce

Romanian Premier May Be Reappointed After Resignation

Bucharest November 13. King Carol accepted Premier George Tatarescu's resignation and asked him to remain ready for possible future service to the country. The question of a successor was unsettled.

Bucharest Carol George Tatarescu

Noted pistol shot J. Sullivan dies in Nashville

Des Nashv ille Tenn Nov 13. Career of Jane H Texas Jade Sullivan famed as one of the nation's fastest pistol sho ts ends at 48 after dying in Nispliel hospital. Widow to valparaiso Ind for burial. Sullivan, known in show and exhibition circuits, came to be called the world's fastest shot under the tutelage of Bronchi a John Sullivan, a veteran frontiersman.

Nashville Tenn Jane H.texas Sullivan San Antonio Valparaiso Ind Ourlal Rushville Jed Alti Texas Jack John Sullivan West Billings Worlt

Trade Treaty With Siam Signed In Bangkok

Bangkok Siam November 14 A new trade treaty between the United States and Siam was signed formally by Edwin L Nevine United States minister and Foreign Minister Tmang Predit.

Siam Bangkok United States Edwin L. Nevine Aspertisin Tmang Predit

Cool Reception for Sunday Sol Temperatures to dip in San Antonio

A mild westerly air sweep from the Panhandle will lower San Antonio temperatures to a forecast low around 48 degrees Sunday, with a high near 72 degrees. Normal highs and lows for the period are 61 and 45. Forecaster J H Jarboe notes weekend readings will run slightly below normal, with sunny skies and light winds.

Panhanule San Antonio sUphily Uslow Nornal J. H. Jarboe Javboe

Breath-Sniffing Husband Divorced Reveals Humble Complaint

In a chancery case in NEWARE H. Eifers, Mrs. Madatine alleges her husband was mean and selfish. She says he consorted with other women and forced her to sleep on the porch in the nude when he detected any trace of alcohol on her breath. She seeks a divorce after two years of alleged abuse.

Neware Madatine H. Eifers Chancery Court

Dallas Woman Killed Crossing Street Near Home

A Dallas woman, identified as J T. Sendder, age 65, was killed when struck by an automobile while crossing Oeubyeet in front of her home on November 18. Police and investigators examined the scene as details emerged about the fatal accident.

Dallas Dallab p—aMtre J+ T. Sendder Wrs Dast Tshe Oeubyeet

Boy Held in Threat To Marion Davies

Federal agents arrested John Tiny, 20, on a charge of sending a threatening extortion letter to film actress Marion Davies. He was held under $8,900 bond after the letter demanded payment of $1,000 and warned police or federal officials would be harmed. The arrest followed a meeting at a designated spot to deliver funds and was reported by agents Stan Ramitich and James from Detroit.

Tos Angeles Earry Jown Tiny Mario Daytee Sheld Boll Young Timny

Face Liquor Counts After State Raid on Bar

San Antonio district chief Bahn Hillard said Saturday agents raided the Menger hotel bar. A manager and two bartenders were arrested on state liquor charges after authorities found 12 plots of liquor and bottles used for self mixing by patrons.

Squar Control Board Bahn Hilllard San Antonio Menger Totel Hillard Barthenders Hilliard Bailey Walter Mcl Neff Willie Bowman

Bowes Country Home Destroyed By Fire In Ossining

Maj. Edward Bowes racio and theatrical producer saw his Laurel Hill country home razed by fire on November 13. The rambling 15 room wooden house contained more than 100 paintings and many art treasures. six servants were not in residence at the time. The origin of the blaze is undetermined and the owner was away.

Maj. Bowe Ossining N.Y Laurel Hill

Honest Man's $300 Debt Is Cancelled

Biggers in Bonham forgave a $300 loan made 23 years ago to a friend who left the county. A recent letter claimed the debt with interest, but Biggers said honest people do not owe anything.

Bonham J Biggers Biggers

Death Plane Pilot Returns to Flying

Los Angeles reports that Army Air Corps lieutenant William Lewis will resume flying duties next Monday after recovering from injuries. The incident involved an airliner and multiple fatalities, with Johnson and Mare among the noted victims. The pilot described civilian life as “the alt biavty life.”

Los Angeles William Lawis

Missing 32 year old Ben Antonio girl held captive

Miss Bile Maldonado 32 vanished November 1 from 214 Parker Boulevard. Neighbors and friends report she telephoned twice asking family to be told she was with a friend. Phillip Maldonado says the family had threats and an earlier captor note. Police received details from a neighbor and the suspect is identified by authorities.

Ben Antonio Sir Miss Bile Maldonado Parker Boulevard Phillip Maldonado Miss Maldonado Uhe Gle Shuber Julia Maldonadd Lena

Four held in West Virginia kidnap plot

Three former convicts faced charges in Huntington for kidnapping Dr. James Seder and attempting a $50,000 ransom. Booth Travis and Akins were arrested. Atkins captured near Canada. Victim confined in a mine after being seized from a November car ride. Bo used ransom demands, no money paid.

Huntington W. Va James T. Socer Vy Joader Weal Virginia H R. E. Vetters Federal Bureau of Ivestigation Arnett Booth John Travis Orville Akins Booth Travie Federal Grand Jury Atkins Canada Velterlt Travis Seder Arti Seder St Pau Willard Seder Bethlehem Steel Corporation Weag Virginia Aiking Ohio

Poison Suspected in Ex-Performer's Death

Chicago investigator Jack Rubens said he would seek exhumation of Mrs. Nellie Cook Fearl a famed 1890s circus performer to confirm cause of death. She died September 30 at Cook County Hospital with bronchial pneumonia listed as a contributory factor. Rubens noted jewelry valued at about $3000 was missing from her effects.

Chicago Jack Rubens Public Administrator's Office Neliik Cook Fearl Pearl Cook County Rubeng

Justice Brandeis Becomes 61. Supreme Court Veteran

Justice Louis Brandeis, the oldest Supreme Court member, turned 61 on November 13. The article lists age rankings of justices Hughes McReynolds Cardozo Stone Roberts Black and others, noting Brandeis was appointed by Wilson in 1910. No special observance was planned.

Justice Brandeis Washington Supreme Court Louis Demitte Brandeis Tribunal Hughes McReynolds Jond Justice Buller Cardozo Stone Roberts Black Brandels

Garner Returns to Capital With Jokes and No Stated Issues

Vice President John Nance Garner arrived in Washington from St. Louis, cheerful and healthy after a stop in Uvalde. He greeted Edwin A. Halsey and told reporters he had a pleasant trip, offering a light moment but no comments on pending congressional matters.

Garner Capital Washington John Nance Garner Conhres St. Louis Uvalde Edwin A. Halsey Cenate

Father and Son Injured in Pieasanton Road Crash

Jacob Wernlt, 63, of Campbell, sustained a back injury when their car skidded and overturned on Pieasanton Road on Friday. Carl Wernlt, his son, was treated for cuts and transported to Robert B. press hospital after the accident.

Ranney AON Pieasanton Jacob Wernlt Campbell To Might Carl Wernlt Cub Ha Krad Bath Robert B.press Hospital Oime

Irvin Cobb to Join Deer Hunters Opening Season

Deer Hunters in Kerrville expect notable guests for the opening of the season Tuesday. Irvin S Cobb, famed Kentucky humorist, will hunt on the B XN ranch 70 miles south of Kerrville arriving late in the week. Harwell said Cobb plans to join local turkey hunters and will be joined by Jesse H Jones of Houston Mat Sloan of St Louis and Maj Gen Johnson Haood of San Antonio among others.

Irvin Cobb Kerrvilly Trvn Kentucky Mam Harwell Chamber of Commerce Harwell Dehnsatt Ranch Chamber Jesse H. Jones Houston National Reconstruction Finance Corporation Mat Sloan St. Louts Missouri, Kanisad Texas Railroad Johnson Haood San Antonio U. S. Army

Two Miners Die in King's Station Mine Explosion

Princeton Ind November 13 Two men Roger Williams and Detaunt Thompson were killed and Parrill McCandless injured in an explosion at the King’s Station coal mine near Princeton. About 33 other miners escaped by crawling through an air shaft as the blast occurred two miles back in the mine shortly before midnight.

Hart Princeton Ind King’s Station Ape Yee Roger Willams Detaunt Thompson Princetor Parrail MecCandleas Princelan

Navy drama swirls around Morganton romance and marriage

Charles W. Bagby, Hickory attorney for Bast Ryan’s heir, says a 21 year old Morganton woman was involved in a quick marriage with Navy figure Thomas Fortune Ryan. The couple reportedly wed near midnight at a Morganton home. Ryan’s condition remains critical while his bride visits him and refuses comment.

Hickory N. G Navy Charles W. Bagby Bast Pat) Ryan Morganton Ryan Bagby New Yorker Martin Barkley Becuser Nea A Parks Thomas Fortune Ryan Miss Darkley

Best Man Marries As Groom Is Silent

In Belfast Northern Ireland on November 13 a mix up wedding at a Presbyterian church in County Tyrone had the best man marry the bride by answering for the groom. The groom remained silent as the mistake was noticed during registration and the ceremony had to be restarted with the best man keeping quiet.

Belfast Norther Ireland Tyrone Britegroom Allentry Tios

Decoy Package Extortion Plot Targets Local Business Owner

Mrs Minter, operator at 402 Mast Martin Street, faced a phoned extortion plot to plant a decoy $26 package at Draughon’s Business College, 412 East Marlin Street. She cooperated with police in a late night stakeout, but the suspect did not appear. motive and caller identity remain unclear.

Imoney ML. Mintel Mast Martin Street Draughon Business College East Marlin Street Ah Lip Minter Extorionist Catlus AL. Williamson

Woman Escapes as a Fire Destroys Cafe

A fire Saturday destroyed a cafe and the home of Regina Clerlo at 304 South Laredy Treat, with losses around 200 dollars. Mrs Qtet was burning charcoal when a nearby gasoline can exploded, spraying flames. Mrs Olerin, living in rear quarters, escaped unharmed.

Regina Clerlo South Laredy Treat Qtet Olerin

Weather summary for San Antonio and East Texas regions

San Antonio area expects fall and colder conditions Saturday night and Sunday with light northerly winds. Saturday high around 78, Sunday low about 48, Sunday high near 72. Friday’s high near 78 and Saturday morning near 53. East Texas shows fair, colder weather with frost in the northwest Saturday night and Sunday, gentle to moderate winds along the coast. West Texas forecasts fair, colder with frost and freezing temperatures in the north portion Saturday night into Sunday, colder in the north and center areas.

San Antonio East Texas West Texas

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