Loot Tightens around Texas links to Chicago mail robbery
Chicago reports reveal a multi state probe into the 250000 in bonds plundered from a Chicago mail car on December 6 1932. Former San Antonio bank president D Bonner and attorney J Cunningham arrested in Texas under secret federal indictments for conspiring to dispose of loot. Authorities note bonds recovered in San Antonio and ongoing investigations into suspected Chicago figures tied to the crime. Two deaths linked to the case are noted, Edger Lebensberger and Gus Winker, amid a widening web of alleged fence operations and political figures.
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San Antonio
2. D. Bonner
Commercial National Bank of
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Commercial National Bank of San Antonio
First National Bank
Edger Lepensberger
Imke Bhore Drive
Gus Winker
Lebens
Berger
Fexans
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Louis
Curly” Fishman
Sol Sterns
James de Grassi
New York
Bonner
Anningham
Charter Fight Over Charleston Officers Bill Drags in Senate
The Charleston local government charter bill faces heated debate in the Kanawha County delegation. Senator Beneke proposed delaying officer elections to 1935, while supporters argued immediate passage, noting potential savings. Amendments failed as the chamber stirred with warnings and party clashes.
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Jolley
Ray Consens
Mathews
Jones
J. Shirley Ross
Charleston
Julius A. deGruyter
Kanawha ‘County
Ross
Johnison
Beneke Wook Amen
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Johnson
Ivan Moone
Neale
Wood County
Brown
Randolph
Hodges
Boys Guests at Juvenile Court Aid Party
A juvenile court ward party hosted by Judge Andrew Alexander and Lion Thomas Robertson featured former U.S. Senator William E. Chilton and Grover Worrell. The event mixed entertainment with a keynote on West Virginia juvenile law and court jurisdiction over delinquent and dependent youths.
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Lion ‘Thomas Rovertson
Lambs
United States
William E. Chilton
Grover Worrell
State Auditor's Office
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Lion Robertson
Robertson
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Senator Chilton
Mr. Worrell
Jhanjo
Lee and
Butlard
West Virginia
Juvenile Court Procedure Emphasizes Non Criminal Path
The article explains juvenile court processes focus on the child rather than the offense, favoring informal complaints and dispositions over criminal charges. It stresses simple procedures to avoid intimidation, encouraging frank cooperation, and considers the comfort of child and parents.
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Explorer Ty and Tributes Amid Arctic Expeditions
The article recounts Ty Christin’s Arctic explorations from 1903 onward, noting his work with Eskimo populations and Eskling tribes, claims about Eskimos’ origins, and his surveys of Greenland’s southeast coast. It mentions a 1 500 antlys survey, membership in the American Geographical Society, and a role in Greenland’s award to Denmark by a works court.
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Works Court
First Lady Roosevelt Hosts Christmas Party for 40 Children
In New York Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt visits the Women's Trade Union League to hand out gifts and apples at a Christmas party for forty poor children. She earlier attended a wedding, sat with the bridal party, and inspected a clubroom for unemployed workers.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Siiver
Wade Union
Cery
Innet
League
Strict Liquor Control Plan Proposed in Virginia
Virginia commission recommends sale of distilled liquors only through state dispensaries in sealed packages for off premises consumption. Private licenses would sales beer and wine. a three member governor appointed board would enforce the act and combat bootlegging. Beverages under 3.2 percent alcohol deemed non intoxicating and not covered by the act.
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Richmond
Legislative Commission
Estate of Alexander Legge Leaves Large Bequest
An estate valued around 1,035,000 dollars was left by Alexander Legge president of the International Harvester company. The will, revealed at probate, shows a principal bequest of 500,000 dollars to the farm foundation he established, aimed at improving farmers conditions and economics.
Three Gangsters Escaped After Sudden Raid
A cryptic telephone tip prompted a dramatic raid on the Touhy gang precinct area. Police reports indicate rapid action and uncertain details as investigators pursuit further clues.
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Joraid
Jong Pre Bailiwick
Roger’ Touhy
Detective Bureau
Stege Quoted On Dillinger Map Killings
A Stege resident quoted by Lieutenant William Blaul says three men linked to the Dillinger map were killed and that the group was surrounded in an apartment on Parnell Street.
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William Blaul
Dillinger Map
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Parnell Street
Gunfight Reported in Rogers Park Neighborhood
Neighbors alerted Rogers Park police station as gunfire erupted nearby. Officers from the Rogers Park station and Detective Pureau responded to the scene.
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Rogers Park
Lable
Pureau
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