Dallas Robbery Suspects Nabbed in Multi‑City Sweep
Federal and county officers announce arrests in San Antonio and Houston, claiming all members of the Jackson Street postal substation robbery gang are in custody. Key figures include Albert L. Rowan and Ben Luna, with connections to George W. Street’s death and a Leavenworth sentence for Rowan.
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Dallas
San Antonio
Texas
Houston
Jackson Street
Albert L. Rowan
Ben Lura
Leavenworth
WS. Scrivner
Pac Murphy
Dan Harston
Dallas County
Rowan
Luna
Scivner
Federal
J. F
Johnny) Martin
George W. Street
Martin
Binford
Tray
Hobby
W. S. Scrivner
Pat Murphy
Rowan Luna
Tne
Halliday
George Wilson
Johnnie
John W. Tobin
Tobin
Dal
Rockdale School Reports Largest Enrollment in History
The Rockdale Public School has the highest enrollment ever at 674 students with 481 whites and 195 colored. Supt. Marshall says eight teachers are now employed, needing another for the term, as first grade numbers reach 103 and two teachers are required.
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Rockdale Public
Marshall
Supt
Rockdale
Porter
Kidney trouble warning for overindulgent Americans
An old health notice warns that rich food and excess eating strain kidneys, causing bladder issues and general illness. It promotes Jad Salts as a safe, affordable remedy to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent irritation.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Vitality Boost
Purports to restore vitality by purifying and enriching the blood. Advertises energy and strength enhancement with a few health claims. Appears as a patent medicine pitch with a price noted in fractions.
Officers Name Leigh Street House Link in Dallas Robbery
W G Scrivner who turned State's evidence provided the Leigh Street address and testified against Halliday. Both deny Dallas robbery links. Sheriff staff propose one man may be part of a gang that robbed two banks at Hondo and one at Boerne.
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Las
W. G. Scrivner
Leigh Street
Halliday
Dallas
Sheriff’s Office
Hondo
Boerne
Second Warning Given to Lawyer to Quit Houston
Masked men issued a second warning to B. J. Hobbs the Houston attorney who was tarred and feathered a week earlier. Hobbs left his home and was later seen in Alvin and Manvel before continuing toward Houston with no companions. Doctor L W Charlton reported the events after Hobbs requested his car at a garage in Alvin.
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Houston
B. J. Hobbs
Hobbs
Alvin
L. W. Charlton
Chronicle
Manvel
H. H. Ford
Doctor Charlton
Ford
Manuel
Moore
Mr Hobbs Leaves Alvin Pending Destination
Mrs. W. B. Chambers of Alvin told The Chronicle that Mr. Hobbs was leaving Alvin Saturday. She said they left his baggage to be sent after him until he decided where he would go and that she did not know his intended destination.
Oil Mill Offers Superior Corn for Mules
Farmers warned against feeding damaged maize heads to mules and urged switching to first class corn from The Oil Mill. The notice emphasizes safer, higher quality feed to protect livestock and prevent losses.
Doan's Kidney Pills Back the Young Feeling
Mrs. S. A. Gredde of Cameron testifies in 1911 that Doan's Kidney Pills restored her health after kidney weakness and back pains. She reports relief after two boxes and confirms her praise in 1919, crediting the remedy for maintaining health in advanced years.
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Dean
Cameron
S. A. Gredde
Doan
Planting oats and pasture stock available in Cameron
The notice advertises good red planting oats from R. L. Batte at the Oil Mill and offers pasture opportunities with good grass for stock, by P. L. Marburger of Cameron, Texas.
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R. L. Batte
P. L. Marburger
Cameron, Texas
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KEEP
Greenway & Batla
Wm. M. Cobb
Cordingly
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F. A. Green
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