Tank plunge in Chicago building kills three
A 330000 pound steel water tank plummeted through seven floors of the Oakley Building in Chicago, killing three workers and injuring seven with three others missing. The four story collapse sent occupants fleeing to fire escapes as lacquer spraying on the seventh floor may have compromised the tank’s moorings. Kenneth Healey and George Fischer are named among the dead, with one unidentified victim.
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Chicago
Oakley
Terrom
Kenneth Healey
George Fischer
Tack Letters and Wants Fill Community Page
Readers respond with donations of magazines games and cards as W R Bowden thanks supporters. A reader seeks a private home job as housekeeper or nanny with wages. A reader advocates relief through proper channels. Cats seek good homes. A woman seeks honest work with cafe laundry and clerical experience.
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Groom
Texas
Hopkins
Jess Morris
Dalhart
Tack
M. A. Shall
Ross Street
Glenwood Addition
Route 2
West Thirteenth Avenue
Fragmented OCR: unclear notes on plan and officers
Vague lines reference abolishing a plan, mentions officers and a date near 29. Readable details are limited. no coherent event or names emerge.
Tot Wants To Skate Seeks Help With Skates
A young girl named Tack Fredda Crafton appeals in a column for a pair of roller skates or a trade. She lives at 217 North Buchanan Street and asks for assistance since her parents cannot buy new skates.
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Tot
Tack
Freda O. Crafton
North
Buchanan Street
Certificate of Authority for California Western States Life
Board of Insurance Commissioners of Texas certifies California Western States Life Insurance Company Sacramento California has met Texas laws and is authorized to do business in Texas for the year ending February 28 1935 issued May 7 1934 by Chairman R L Daniel.
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Board OF Insurance Commissioners
State OF Texas
Austin
Texas
California
Western States Life Insurance Company
Sacramento
R. L. Daniel
Wedding of Texas insurance man and young nurse in Durant
Sam P. Cochran, 78, noted Texas insurance man and longtime Mason, married Regina Urbish, 20, in Durant after a law school romance at Dixie University. Cochran, sworn by the Texas Supreme Court to practice law, recently joined a Dallas firm but announced stepping back from active work. The couple departed for a wedding trip. Cochran has held major Masonic posts and was a former UT regent.
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Durant
Okla
Sam P. Cochren
Texas
Regina Urbish
Dallas
Dixie University
Cochran
Texas Supreme Court
London
Delta Theta Chi Sorority
Trezevant & Cochran
Grand Masonic
University of Texas Regent
Editor Shot and Paper Bombed in Havana City
In Havana on May 23 a 35 year old editor of Diario de la Marina Jose Ignacio Rivero was shot in the shoulder as assailants fired from a passing car. Two Rivero guards returned fire, one guard wounded. A bomb at Havana Post caused glass damage but no injuries. AP offices also suffered broken glass.
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Havana
Jose Ignacio Rivero
Diario de la Marina
Rivero
Associated Press
Murder charge faces printer in poison case
Arthur J. Cleu a 40 year old printer faced possible charges of attempted murder after a confession that he sent poison liquor through malls to seven lodge members. He was arrested in Ukiah while attending the Native Sons of the Golden West grand parlor. handwriting on the packages linked him to the crime. Cleu cited a quarrel with lodge brothers in his purported confession.
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Oakland
Calif
Arthur J. Cleu
Cleo
Ukiah
The
Native Sons of the Golden West
James Goodnight
L. M. Jewell
Cleu
Lodge Brothers
Tax Sleuths Probe Property Transfers in Potter County
Deputy county assessors under Potter County to trace transfers not rendered for 1934 taxation. County Assessor Houston Taylor said the effort aims to put all real and personal property on the tax rolls and owners are being sought. Assessing tours of rural districts commence next week.
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Potter County
Houston Taylor
Help needed for crutches and missing dog notice
A plea from a reader seeking crutches for a disabled woman at 1914 South Pierce Street and a reward offer for a Llewellyn bird dog missing from 1613 Tyler Street with black ears and a white body. Also a job request from Mrs A Lee Vaughn seeking room and board with references. An orphan girl requests work assistance.
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Llewellyn
Tyler Street
Texas Railroads Post Sharp Income Gain in Q1 1934
Texas railroads reported a 141.37 percent rise in net operating income for the first quarter ended March 31 1934 compared with 1933. Net operating income reached 689 436 versus a deficit of 1 666 553 the previous year. San Francisco Bay forms the largest natural harbor in North America.
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Austin
Texas
State Railroad Commission
San Francisco Bay
North America
Stef Fen's Chilled Chocolates and Ice Cream Cups
Vintage ad copy promotes Stef Fen's chilly chocolates and ice cream cups with large, finest quality. Offers twelve cup lids for free with a movie star picture as a incentive.
Bulgarian Jail Clamps Down on 275 Students in Belgrade
In Belgrade on May 23 Yugoslav police and gendarmes broke a two day siege by 600 university students rioting against the education minister. Police barred the area, 275 students were jailed including 35 interns, and a heavy cordon surrounded the university buildings to prevent further outbreaks.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Giria
Roosevelt names Studebaker as education commissioner
President Roosevelt announced John Ward Studebaker of Des Moines Iowa will serve as commissioner of education. The appointment was reported from Washington on May 23.
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Washington
Roosevelt
John Ward Studebaker
Des Moines
Iowa
Verdict inched toward not guilty for auditor Tinkler
In Victoria on May 23 the trial of L. B. E. Tinkler Hidalgo County auditor ended with an instructed verdict of not guilty on forgery charges.
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Victoria
L. BE. Tinkler
Hidalgo County
Philharmonic installs 1934 club officers at luncheon
New officers of the Philharmonic Music Club were installed at the Amarillo Country Club luncheon. Officers include President Mrs R Martini and Vice President Mrs Ted Lokey. The room featured Mexican cafe decor and a Mexican orchestra performed.
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The
Philharmonic Music Club
Amarilla Country Club
R. ©. Martini
Ted Lokey
Joe Wells
Floyd FP. Dyer
Mra
R. J. Moore
M. Molt
J. W. Sanders
President Voices Help For Music Clubs Work
The president of the Texas Federation of Music Clubs urged cooperation from the club and individuals to carry on the federation's work. The program was arranged by Mrs Stevenson and Mrs Biggs.
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The
Texas Federation of Music Clubs
Stevenson
Biggs
Last rites planned for Rev H W Knickerbocker in Houston
Houston May 23 The Rev H W Knickerbocker 66 retired Methodist minister and Texas churchman died at his home Monday Last rites were to be held here today Burial was planned in Houston Local readers learn of the service and interment details for this prominent clergyman.
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Houston
H. W. Knickerbocker
Texas
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