Ambassadors and The Price of American Diplomacy
A critical excerpt by Arthur Brisbane on W R Hearst’s view of American ambassadors. The piece argues ambassadors are often self serving, costly, and misrepresent the nation, urging electing ambassadors who embody genuine patriotism. It notes the need for reform to prevent foreign nations from manipulating public opinion through bloated diplomatic posts.
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America
Wotton
W. R. Hearst
H. C Ollan
Brishates
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and East Texas
Weather forecast notes generally fair conditions with variable winds. In San Antonio area low temperatures near 2 degrees and highs around 84 degrees. East Texas expected to be mostly sunny with light to gentle variable winds along the coast. Dry, warming pattern overall with Sunday forecast for fair weather.
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San Antonio
East
Texas
France Accepts Partial Armament Cut Plan Amid German Thrusts
Premier Edouard Herriot signaled willingness to back Hoover’s one third disarmament proposal while citing secret German proofs of Versailles violations. He noted diplomatic channels, linked France’s disarmament stance to wartime debts talks, and said France seeks security through U S cooperation. Parliament to hear France’s official stance October 26. Franco British talks reportedly progress ahead of November elections in Germany and the U S presidential race.
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Parin
Edouard Hernot
France
Hoover
Germany
Foreign Relations Commissions
Te Charter of Deputies
Senate
Washington
D’orsay
Borah
Ib Wito
Hestion
House of Commons
Herriot Markes
Attorney Lytle Accidentally Slain by Friend
Nelson Lytle well known San Antonio attorney died on a hunting trip when buckshot from the shotgun of Judge Dave Watson struck him in the heart near a dam on a ranch northwest of the city. Deputy Sheriff Matthews said the shot glanced from a rock, making the death an accident. An inquest was scheduled with witnesses to testify, and funeral plans were not yet arranged.
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Nelson | Lytle
Ban Antonio
Novide
Luelly
Dave Watson
WJ Lytle
San Antonso Theater
Coleba Road
Besar
Frank Matthews
Watson
Walton
Dave
Lytle
Matthews
Corporation Court
County Criminal Court
Nelson Lytle Jr
William Lyle
Mary
Lucy Lytle
Flizyaheth Lytle
Nellie Lytle
San Antonio
George Bacon
Sherif Frank Matthews
Coranee
Maythews
Lafo
Lye
Justice Bacon
Frederickeburg Rygd
Lockhill School
Ziztk- Kearns
Undertaking Company
Britain May Join U.S. in Disarmament Push
London reports the British government may join the United States in pursuing a successful disarmament conference. An “most important” announcement is expected this afternoon from Whitehall, with officials signaling conditional backing of Hoover’s plan for a one third reduction.
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London
Sundeay
United States
Bode
Whitehill
Eoine
Herriot
MacDonald
Saii
Ford
Germany
Pras
War era report fragment from Berlin on press mailings
Fragmentary Berlin dispatch reports a German battleship and press mailings amid wartime tension. Mentions Abe Reteh and Miley wruughn with French newspapers, a cry of warm patriotism, and future Rhine crossings. Details unclear due to damaged text.
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Berlin
Frsalz Brovenchwaig
Abe Reteh
Miley
Gulf Coast Storm Warning Sparks Weather Alert
The weather bureau indicated a possible tropical hurricane threat to the gulf coast. Unclear warnings and unknowns about the storm’s intensity prompted a cautious alert as officials monitor developing conditions.
Brookhart to Ask New Stock Inquiry
Washington Sept 1 Benator Brookhart Republican said he has been conducting a private investigation for the past three weeks and contends the stock market has been manipulated to create a false sentiment of prosperity.
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Brookhart
NEW Stock Inquiry
Washington, D. C
UNSA
Congressionn
Benator Brookhart
Brookins
Lee Jon
Legislature Adjournment Date Set Amid Debate and Costs
In Austin on September 17, the legislature fixed Wednesday for adjournment of the special session after approving a sinedic resolution in both houses. The senate blocked conference committees and proposed a new date of Monday, sparking cost concerns of about 20,000. Remarks by Rep Harry Graver and Rep A M Hawsby touched on impeachment rumors and governing costs as lawmakers argued over tax and bond issues and a stink bomb bill.
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Austin
House
Fnally
Senate
Sterling Wert
Grindstone
Harry Graver
Georgetown
A. M. Hawsiy
Abilene
Taos
McGregor
Ferguson
Sterling
Sterling Says Foes Afraid of Contest
Governor Ross Sterling says Ferguson supporters fear impeachment and a fourth recount of ballots as he continues election contest suits against Mrs Miriam A Ferguson. He warns Republicans and Democrats in Austin that threats emerge from those backing the governor in the disputed race.
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Sterling
Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Ross Sterling
Ferguson
Lindberghs Vacation Quietly in Maine Island Home
Colonel and Mrs Charles Lindbergh spent a quiet vacation day at the island home of Mrs Bright W Morrow in North Haven Maine. They arrived this week from New Jersey in a plane chartered by Colonel Lindbergh two weeks ago.
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Lindberghs
Maine
North Haven
INS
Charles Lindbergh
Bright W. Morrow
Son of jobless veteran dies after days unfed
Albany N Y report says 24 year old Freaning Violette Jr the son of a World War veteran was found dead in a country schoolhouse near Nere today after authorities learned he had not eaten for hours. He was one of four children living with a father recently out of work and relying on help from the American Legion.
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Albany
Nere
Violette Jr
Foiher
American Legion
Forest Fires Lend Ashes to Los Angeles Skies
In Los Angeles ash fell as gray particles from vast fires burning in Santa Kara and Ventora counties outside the city. Winds shifted overnight and early morning, shaping a smoke-filled scene as firefighters battled a blaze about 100 miles long in the Santa Barbara national forest. More than 1,000 men were on the lines.
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Dos Angeles
Los Angeles
Santa Kara
Ventora
Flong & Iron
Santa Barbara
Merger of Four Railroads Ordered in New York
Bankers for the Big Four Eastern railroads won approval from the Interstate Commerce Commission and Reconstruction, Corporation to merge immediately. The move ends the last obstacle to consolidation, with a formal agreement expected by mid next week after a tentative deal reached at a recent meeting. Washington intervention accelerates the plan and the session is set for next Friday.
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New York
Uhe
Interstate Commeres — Commission and Reconstruction, Corporation
Taternatim
Eastern
Washington
German War Ace Is Believed Lost
Berlin Sept 1 1939 Inis News agency Ernst Udet famed German war ace who set out Tuesday to search for the Flying Hutchinson family after their plane was forced down on the Greenland coast is missing and believed to have perished Udet had been employed by a company engaged on an Arctic film He followed the death of Baron Richthofen and was said to be the most daring German flier of the World War.
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Berlin
INS
Ernst Udel
Hutchinson
Greenland
Udet
Baron Richthofen
Nebraska Senator Warns on War Debt Reduction
Senator Howell of Nebraska warned in Washington that Congress will fight to the last ditch against any drastic cuts or cancellations of war debts. He said the American people are aroused by disclosures of private financings and negotiations for settlement revision after a nationwide tour.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Howell
Repub Mean
Nebraska
Washngton
Dawes to Head New $4 Million National Bank
Chicago report states a new $4,000,000 national bank will be headed by Gen. Charles G. Dawes former ambassador to Great Britain. He chairs the board of the Central Republican Bank and Trust. The bank’s capital will be $4,000,000 with $1,000,000 in surplus and reserves.
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Dawes
Chicago
Herreaturing
Bint
National Bank
Charles G. Dawes
Great Britain
Banc
Central Republic Bank and Trust Company
General Dawes
Woman Shoots Self After Note Found at Home
Mrs Williams Watson a four year old wife of a motion picture director shot herself in the head at her home leaving a note claiming she was a critic about everything and hoping her husband would not ruin their home. The incident on the property of the couple is reported in Nolly Wood. The woman is said to be dying.
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Nolly Wood
Williams Watson
Motion Plelire
Divorce and remarriage of a New York broker spouse
A New York broker’s wife obtained a divorce from her spouse and soon remarried. The divorce followed a short separation from Jerse Tivermaen, a wealthy figure, with the new marriage to Waller Tongeops of New York.
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Reny
Vey
Soph Nur
Jerse Tivermaen
New York
Tilvermore
Waller Tongeops
Roosevelt outlines six point program to save railroads
Governor Roosevelt presents a six point plan to preserve railroads and protect public investments. He calls for continued government aid with conditions, overhaul of railroad and utility receiverships, interstate regulation of competing motor carriers, enforced competition, discouraging non paying needed lines, and consolidation under tighter rules. He warns against holding companies and stresses fair policies while supporting silver and Philippines issues.
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Robert Barry
Roosevelt
Hin
Bernd
T O
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ufsir
Bolrth
mUecare
Firth
Freedom of the Philippines
2-Foot Beard Will Go In Honor Of Mr Lockhart
Sept 17 Uncle Haskell, bewhiskered veteran of the McMahan community, plans to shave a two foot beard to honor Mr Lockhart. Haskell, a longtime supporter, promised his friend a shave if Mr Lockhart won election. he has usually shaved only when in office.
Garner's Mother Sinking as Son Speeds to Side
Detroit Texas Sept 17 Hins 21rs Sirah Jane Goyer 41 mother of Speaker Jahr Nance Garner Democratic vice presidential nominee lay near death in her bed as his car hastened from Washington to his bedside. Mrs Maud Blair says the speaker’s mother weakened but showed some improvement in recent months and the end appeared near.
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Detroit
Texas
Sirah Jane Goyer
Jahr
Nance Garner
Liere
Maud Blair
Washington
Blaly
Jesse
Jos
Maud Blsir
John Wright
Tully
Jofoy
Uvalde
Garner
Sue
Speaker Garner
Garner in Race With Death
Garner the Democratic vice presidential nominee was speeding to Detroit to be with his dying mother Mrs Barcel Garner. Doctors report high fever and critical condition as he traveled by train to reach her. Campaign aides said a tentative itinerary would be prepared but held in abeyance.
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Ninuten
D.C
Garner
Maude Blair
Ganev
New York
Gold Strike in Africa Reported
Gold has been discovered in the Malian colony at Evileea Africa and shown in quantities at various points within miles of Aswayia. A suffrage bill in Buenos Aires awaits action as the chamber of deputies has passed the measure and the Senate is expected to decide early.
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Africa
Evileea
Aswayia
Buenos Aires
Chamber of Deputes
San Diego Demands Border Sanitation Action
San Diego authorities threaten to ask the state board of health to close the international border with Mexico due to improper sewage conditions. Schools ordered closed as San Diegans face sanitation concerns and calls for rapid remediation to prevent border shutdown.
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San Diego
Cane
Calif
Beemient
Pasal
Wife Shot Down as She Hides at Pine Street Apartment
At 1823 North Pine Street Mrs. Frank Cossello was shot in her apartment while hiding behind a radio during an apparent domestic assault. Five bullets struck her chest and she died. Her sweetheart Leeman, a San Vauston soldier, fled in a car but was killed after appearing at Costello’s car during the confrontation. Costello fired four shots, killing Leeman. Costello was captured at Camp Bullis and later housed under guard as officials investigated the double slaying.
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Frank Cossello
Teeman
San Vauston
North Pine Street
Camp Bullis
Frank Costello
Teemad
Camp Frometately
Castello
Hanv—Ily
Department of Justice
Look Castello Tata
Indications
Cosspln
Tne
Castello Wrought Iscar
W. Lenk
Ninth Infantry
Leeman
Costello
Gray
Autome
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Hunt Kills
Rock
U. S. In
Gulf Coast
Bigeau
UAW
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Trousevelt
Parla
Sonm
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Macing
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Aled
Moston
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