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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1935

Page

3

Huey Lang’s Death Threatens Third Party Push in 1936

Huey Lang’s death removes the insurgent wing’s strongest leader, dampening the prospect of a viable third party challenge in the 1936 presidential race. Huey’s followers included Father Coughlin and Dr Townsend, with plans to run or back a candidate even if Democrats or Republicans renominate Roosevelt or Hoover.

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Highlights in Longs Career

A compressed retrospective from the Associated Press traces Huey Long's career from birth in 1893 to his 1935 assassination. It lists key dates: 1912 law career, 1918 railroad commissioner, 1924 governorship bid, 1930 U.S. Senate win and 1935 death. The piece notes political impact, party dynamics, and figures like Townsend Coughlin and Huey Long's influence on Democratic strength.

Rose O'Connell Rose O'Conneil State Board of Railroad Commissioners United States Senate

Death ends Ansell libel suit against Huey Long

Samuel T. Ansell former counsel for the senate committee that investigated Senator Overton’s election says his 500000 libel suit against Huey B Long has been terminated by the senator’s death. The filing notes the action was dismissed as a result of Long’s death.

Wasrington D. C Samuel T. Ansell Senate Senator Overton Louisiana Huey B. Long Dsatie

Friend lauds Weba career and Weiss tag reference

Huntington West Virginia Sept 10 a longtime friend described Senator Huey P Long s alleged assailant as brilliant and thorough with convictions Dr Moore who trained under Dr Weiss in New York said Weiss coined the phrase Weiss tag for insisting on complete tonsil removal He recalled Weiss was temperate yet exhausting in pursuit of ends and believed Long should be eradicated providing a vivid portrait of two physicians and the era

Huntington W. Va Dy. J. Hallesk Moore Huey P. Long Moore Interneship C. A. Weiss Bellevan Hospital New York Dr. Weiss Thar Weiss

Fate of Huey Long machine in New Orleans aftermath

New Orleans reports the murder of Huey P. Long leaves his political machine rudderless. Governors and aides convene to decide posthumous steps as anti Long forces mobilize. Analysts doubt any single leader can replace Long though Allen vows private life after his term. No new Long dictatorship is expected in Louisiana.

Kai Long United States Senate House of Representatives Jeff Huey Allen Wood Noe United States Allen Louisiane

Long Never Liked Title of 'Kingfish'

Baton Rouge edition reports Huey Long facing ridicule over the nickname Kingfish. The moniker originated from a radio joke but stuck, despite Long’s evident disdain. Local observers recount remarks and the ongoing public association of Long with the moniker.

Kingfish Baton Rouge Huey Long Trien King Tong Long Hon Tiger

Connally Regrets Shooting of Long in Louisiana

Senator Tom Connally, a former opponent of Huey Long, expressed deep regret over the shooting death of Senator Tong in Louisiana. He condemned assassination as never justified as a political weapon and called the incident a violent tragedy.

Connally Long Laredo Tom Connally United Beales Centor Huey Long Louisianas 5 Tong

Arkansas Senator Calls Shooting Deplorable Incident

In Little Rock on September 16, Senator Tee Robinson of Arkansas, Senate majority leader, called the fatal shooting of Senator Hiertare oof fouletana deplorable from every standpoint. The exchange highlights tensions within state and national legislative circles.

Dreamed book by Long forewarns White House tale

A sensational imagined memoir titled My First Days in the White House by Huey Long outlines a 1946 election win and a cabinet list including Franklin D. Roosevelt as secretary of the navy and Herbert Hoover as secretary of commerce. The Harrisburg Telegraph Publishing Co plans a September release with illustrations and a dazzling cast of real and fictional figures.

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Birthday Celebration Aboard H M G Bounty

Dudley Digges and his wife shared a birthday on the same day and marked their last celebration together aboard the H M G Bounty off the California coast.

Dudley Digges California

Family of Nick Langer Featured Dancer in Broadway Show

The mother father and grandfather of Nick Langer a featured dancer in Broadway Melody of 11886 were stage players and dancers.

Nick Langer

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