Gangland Massacre Probed After Easter Saloon Shootout
Chicago April 21 two bullets recovered from the bodies of three slain gangsters are examined as the sole physical evidence against an unknown executioner. Victims Walter Wakefield 29 Frank De Ray 33 and Joseph Special unknown waiter died at the Blue Hour Saloon during an early dawn attack closely linked to Capone era labor disputes.
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Rail Route Revisions Tie Gulf Texas & Western to Frisco System
The commission revises consolidation plans authorizing the Gulf Texas & Western to join the Frisco system and the St. Louis San Francisco & Texas to lease the line. It approves a 42 mile Frisco to connect Vernon to Seymour with trackage rights over Rock Island between Jacksboro and Fort Worth. Denver plan denied for Fort Worth Denver Northern to build 110 miles to Pampa.
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Red and White Not Sponsoring Fort Worth Meeting
Fort Worth officials clarified that the Red and White organization is not sponsoring a mass meeting in the auditorium Tuesday night where W. B. Fitzhugh will discuss the chain store situation. They welcome attendance but deny sponsorship.
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Two Men Held for Murder Have Alibi
Two traveling salesmen are being held in Arlington county jail for questioning in the murder of Mary Baker. Julian Gallagher and Merrison Session claim alibis placing them in Warsaw, Virginia, about 100 miles from Washington, the night of the crime.
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Arlington National Cemetery
Fifty Words Normal Phone Conversation
New York April 91 report in the Bell Telephone Quarterly cites a survey of 80 million telephone calls across the Bell system. It finds fifty words or less account for most conversations with seven hundred words making up 95 percent of dialogue.
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Bell Telephone Quarterly
Untitled Tack Column on Railroads and Local Aid
The columnist vents on railroads and Mexican workers, urges protection for white American labor, and cites a Saturday Evening Post article. He appeals for support for Mrs. B. F. Hill, widow of Washburn, whose house burned. Elks and local donors pledge funds and lumber to rebuild, with further offers requested.
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Radio Milkman Returns To Air Daily In Amarillo
The Metzger Milkman returns after a six week absence to Amarillo and will be on the air immediately. He is a popular radio entertainer and will perform on WDAG daily at 12 30 p m and every Monday Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 o'clock.
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New Petroleum Booklets Published by American Petroleum Institute
The American Petroleum Institute releases two new booklets in a 12 part series on petroleum fundamentals titled Petroleum In Legend In History and Today and Petroleum a World Industry. The earlier What Is Petroleum? has widespread circulation. Booklets answer broad industry questions and are available at printing cost.
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Farwell Woman Dies in Tucumcari Car Crash
Mrs. Nathan Johnson of Farwell Texas died at Tucumcari hospital from injuries after the automobile she rode in with her husband M C Atchley and friends overturned on highway 66 twenty miles east of the city Sunday afternoon. Miss Sylvia Taylor suffered a broken ankle while the others escaped unhurt.
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Texans Honor Heroes At San Jacinto Battle
Texans observe San Jacinto Day marking the Battle of San Jacinto on April 20 1836 led by Gen Santa Ana and Gen Sam Houston. The 94th anniversary was observed as a state holiday with memorial services in Austin. James P Henderson first Texas governor and former U S senator and ambassador to England was later honored in a joint San Jacinto Day memorial service.
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Al Capone's Exit Deepens Chicago Gangland Ledger
Police weigh three theories for Al Capone's flight after the second "little massacre" in gang history. Possible motives include aiding a jailed brother in Miami, testing a Federal injunction, or escaping growing pressure as Capone tried to muscle unions and political power in Chicago.
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Lindberghs Flight Ends to Rapturous Welcome in New York
Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh return after a high altitude mail and passenger flight traveling from 10 000 to 15 000 feet most of the way. They arrive amid 1500 to 2000 onlookers as they credit Mrs. Lindbergh with navigation and chart keeping while donning fur lined suits for the cold final stretch. The couple assist mechanics to move the plane into a hanger and retreat to a hotel afterward.
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Kansas Man Had Wife Slain Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict
ANTHONY Kan April 21 Ben Turner was found guilty of hiring Jim Strutton to murder his wife. The jury spent eleven hours deciding murder in the first degree. Strutton testified Turner offered 165 dollars to commit the crime and threatened death if he refused.
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Grandmother Freed On Liquor Charges
Etta Mae Miller, once given a life sentence under habitual criminal law for alleged liquor sales, is freed of all charges after Judge Charles Collingwood dismissed the case saying the state had no case. Her sentence had been commuted to seven years and a new trial had been granted previously.
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United Press
Lansing
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Etta Mae Miller
Radio Features Tonight Across National Chain Lineup
A schedule lists tonight’s radio features with CST times and participating stations. Programs include Ted Fiorito Orchestra on WJZ and chain, Guy Lombardo on WABC, and Amon ’n’ Andy on WIZ, plus local segments on WDAG and KGRS.
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City considers bond issue for park and street work
Will Grant supports paving requests and urges voters to approve bonds totaling 275000 for park and street improvements. The plan would let residents decide via election whether to authorize 250000 for streets and 25000 for parks, with funds available if approved. The city commission will follow the people’s choice.
Archaeologist to Seek Tomb of Alexander the Great
United Press reports Howard Carter plans a new expedition after Tutankhamen to locate the tomb of Alexander the Great. He aims to probe the Royal Cemetery at Alexandria by sinking tubes and shafts to reach the presumed golden coffin burial site.
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Two Die Five Hurt In Bus Train Crash
Two children died and three adults were hospitalized in critical condition after a Brownwood Abilene bus collided with the Smith car south of Lawn Texas. The group was returning home after visiting relatives in Jayton.
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Government Studies Allocation of Water
The Mexican American international water commission report, guiding a treaty for irrigation water from the Colorado Grande and Tia Juana rivers, is under state department review before Congress. It bears importantly on the Boulder dam project and Texas irrigation works.
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Washington
International Water Commission
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Tia Juana
State Department
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Boulder Dam
Texas
House Passes Anthem Bill To Designate Star Spangled Banner
The Linthicum bill to designate The Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem was passed by the House and sent to the Senate. The measure marks a formal national symbol decision and announces congressional action on April 21.
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Congress Conferees Agree on Tariff Bill Amendment
Washington April 21 congressional conferees agreed on the Senate amendment liberalizing restrictions on importations of literature deferring action on the debt and other major issues tied to administrative clauses of the tariff bill.
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Senate
Calhoun County Sheriff Shot Dead in Blountstown
In Blountstown Florida Sheriff C D Clark was shot to death on a street by J T Blackwell a Federal government employee. The shooting stunned Calhoun County residents as investigators sought motive and potential connections.
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Market roundups from Kansas City to New Orleans and Chicago
Summary of livestock bids in Kansas City and St. Louis with hogs cattle calves and sheep prices. cotton futures in New York and New Orleans with opening and intraday moves. Chicago wheat prices slide on rain. Oklahoma City cattle and hogs steady to higher. New York stock letter notes mixed gains and losses after Easter.
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First Woman Doctor Dr Mathilde Theyssen Celebrates 90th
Dr Mathilde Theyssen, reputed Europe’s oldest woman physician, was twice wounded tending the wounded in the Franco Prussian War and recently marked her ninetieth birthday near Freiburg Germany.
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Penny a day policy insures up to 100 a month
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co. offers a new accident policy in Kansas City Missouri paying up to 100 monthly for 24 months plus 1000 for death. It costs 50 cents a year with no exam and a full refund if unsatisfied after a thorough review. Over 60,000 insured already.
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