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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1931

Page

7

Favorite Son Strategy Shapes 1940 Nominee Talks

A report details how Byrd and Ginés backers plan to block Roosevelt by building a strong Eastern bloc of support for alternative favorites like Maryland Governor Ritchie and others. The piece notes pro Roosevelt elements aim to pressure for his early nomination while opponents seek to derail it before the convention vote.

Tere BE Cording Carter Gla Thera Ginss Brrd Roosevelt Gines Byrd Franklin D. Roosevelt New,York Albert G. Ritchie Maryland Hou Hitchie Virginia Anton Cormack Chicago Trawis Hennter J. Hamilton Robert Bulkter Tennessee Hay del Lull Missouri Jim ® Reed Oklahoma Alain ” Murray Fater Eianok Lord

India Compromise May Save Parley

An eleventh hour bid to avert a breakdown at the Indian round table conference suggested Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald arbitrate the communal problem delaying an Indian constitution. Gandhi declined to join the request but the maneuver gave hope that agreement might still be reached among Muslims Hindus and Sikhs.

India Parley London INS J. Ramsay MaocDonald Mahatma St. K. Gandhi MacDonald

Bail reduction in Kentucky fugitive case uproots duty to extradi

A Kentucky fugitive case involving Evelyn St Athol in Holmes County saw bail reduced from 100000 to 10000 as she faced defalcation charges. The hearing was adjourned with deputy sheriffs en route from Louisville to obtain an extradition warrant, delaying further action.

Sue Bay Evelyn St. Athol Kentucky Flint Haryle Yorkville Touisville

British Airwoman Aims to Beat London to Cape Down Record

British airwoman continues flight across Cairo this afternoon aiming to surpass the London to Cape Town record set two weeks earlier by Miss Degey Sala. The venture marks Britain's flying debutante's bold attempt amid international routes and aviation interest.

Aurerany Peni ATEN Crete Forgin Ital Cairo Eggert Degey Britain

Powers Ask League to Fix Boundaries

In Geneva in November the French and British actions are cited as failing to settle boundary disputes. London dispatches for the League of Nations aim to have the League accept the commission's decisions and restore order amid ministerial talk of change.

League Misery Service Geneva France Furyland London Teague of Nations

Man Surrenders Over Highway Killing Case

In Kaanras City Teran on November 14 a man named Meventes aged 40 surrendered after a highway killing near the rails north of here. Patricia Maryinez aged 45 was involved as the victim.

Kaanras City Teran Ny Meventes Jeatricia Maryinez

Aviatrix Mig Mande Tre Attempt Falls Short Of Speed Record

Nay 14 aviation note reports aviatrix Mig Mande Tre ing Tait attempted to break the woman speed record at Wayne County Airport. Her Gee Bee line aircraft achieved a faster-than-ever air speed but fell short of the 210.6 mph mark held by Ruth Nichols. A record attempt implied the new speed could exceed the old record but did not succeed.

Nay SpringLuld Aviatrix Wayne County Rint Wnichols Tait

Solon Sees Italy France as Menace

Solon warned that Italy and France threaten Europe. He cited maneuvers among three nations linked to failure to prevent another world war and urged caution amid inter parliamentary talks in Bucharest. Senator Whorler, a Democrat, spoke tonight on the threat from Europe.

Solon Italy France Franre Thei Ece Whorler Manmenace Europe Bucharest

American Royal Show Opens With Record Entries

The Thirty third American Royal Live Stock and Horse Show opened in Kansas City tonight, with over 3,000,000 in stock entered and more than 104 valued aid and 3,000,000 in entries. Officials say the entries and quality surpass any previous year. A Sunday program of riding and driving events is planned for tomorrow afternoon.

Kansss City See

Theater Owners Are Refused Writ in Antilabor Case

Three Wichita theater owners arrested for violation of the Sunday anti labor law lost their habeas corpus appeal in the state supreme court. The defendants are to face trial in Sedgwick counts district court on November 25.

Topera Kan Wichita State Supreme Court Sedgwick

Mexico Oil Firm Seeks Employee Cut

The British Mexican Rugin company requests a layoff of 10 percent of its Tehuantepec team to curb overproduction. American firms on the isthmus say they will continue operations as usual despite the cut proposal.

Erie Mexico Mezican Rugin Company Gitanerders Tsthmua Tehuanteper

Maryland Senator Criticizes Hoover Ambiver at Porter New York

Joseph Trewin France, former Maryland senator, announces his presidential candidacy and criticizes President Hoover on the League of Nations stance, the Navy Treaty dispute, and ambition in New York Porter.

Mozico Bans Foreign Coffee Amid Trade Tensions

Reported move by Mozico to restrict foreign coffee imports today, citing export subsidies and supply concerns. Government officials in Angiely promise to reassess after a contested shipment tied to a U.S. trade dispute.

Longtime San Antonio businessman Hildebrand dies at 64

Funeral services for E Hilderbrand 64 longtime San Antonio business leader who arrived in 1880 and chaired the Bexar County Democratic Executive Committee will be held at Travis Park Methodist Church. A private burial follows in Confederate Cemetery. Survived by widow Sue B Hildebrand a son Kristin Wildebrand a granddaughter Maria Franklin and Navesfly Wildebrand a brother Dr P T Hildebrand and several nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers listed among local officials and business associates.

Yar EE E. Hitterbrand San Aptortie Saturda Hospital Travis Path Methodist Chirch Suilay Bg Couteierate Tilfebrend Baelle County San Antonio Bexar Elus Is Iteath Isnarihami Kiwana Club Ian Tell Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Carter and Mullaly Transfer Company Thildebrand Bowrit Dirgiriel Texas Eb.nx Regia Uniter Loe Regua and Hildebrand Witow Sue B. Uildebrand Kustin Vwildebrand Maria Franklin Ani Naves U Wildebrand Tite Brant Aril Valletters Tramillon

Honor Society Elects President at Main Avenue

Election results announced Saturday name John Mathis to lead the Main Avenue chapter of the Honor Society. Officers Elizabeth Melatos and Kollenhere will serve as vice president and treasurer as part of the new administration.

Main -Ave Elaylor Xatican Manor Saturda Heel Mathis Elizabeth MeIatos

Braun to Preach at Evangelical Church on Sunday

The Evangelical Community Church will host a sermon by the Reverend T Renun, executive secretary of evangelical bodies in North America, at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. The event is announced by Reverend F H Sehowe with other local clergy attendees.

Fort Sam Houston seeks officers for 152 War Mothers program

Washington dispatch notes officers must file applications by December 10. Eligible ranks include warrant and field artillery majors captains and lieutenants. The next generation to serve in war cemeteries in France will be selected in the April to October window.

Fort Sam Houston Washington Skry Post Chayyeta France

Business Girls' Y Publishing Club Magazine Debuts

The first issue of a seven page ezine for business girls, published by the Business Girls' Club of the Y directed by Miss Miluved Jeffress, includes department notes and stories and will appear monthly to aid creative growth. Staff listed include editor Miss Virginia Nesbitt and reporters Keith Maryer and Mildred McDonald.

Busines Girls Business Girls Elh Avi Mes Miluved Jeffress Vuri Peraomila Siznet Slorica Iazue Virginia Nesbitrg Faith Harper Owl Elvicn Proctinow Camtliars Ara Keith Maryer Shinn Prochipas Mildred McDonald Wizabuch Myrnip ‘Thomas

TEAAN NAMED Ao DELEGATE TO NATIONAL AVIATION MEET

ARaymond F. Wiseheart of Houston named delegate to the National Association of State Aviation Officials meeting in St Louis. Governor Nass Sterling announced the appointment and Wiseheart serves as assistant district attorney and lieutenant to the Teans national guard. The report notes this official designation comes as the state prepares for aviation discussions.

Austin INS Raymond F. Wiseheart Houston Distriet Teans National Suard Texas National Association of St. Louis Syns Nass Sterling

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