Oil Kings, Flying Army, and Crime Financing Explored
In a 1930 Los Angeles piece by Arthur Brisbane, the looming oil power, Sir Charles Deterding, and global oil influence are examined. The article links Dutch oil interests, Japanese supply deals, and U.S. production to rising crime finance, bootlegging, and wartime aviation maneuvers. It notes California oil as a pivotal supply, with Dutch and British ties shaping a vast empire of shell companies and territorial control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linanee
United States
Charles Deterding
Stell OU Company
Agable Dutehwan
Heltend
London
Deterding
Dutch West Indies
Chin
Burcab
India
Venestela
California
Japan
Bax
Stacherd Oil
Fixel
Stacderd OW
New Jersey
New York
Matherfield
Sacramento
William FB. Gillmore
McKenzie death-penalty case faces habeas bid in Texas
State defense fights McKenzie bid to overturn his murder conviction and death sentence, arguing the writ of habeas corpus seeks an appeal and that the defendant was insane at the time of the crime and trial. The filing, by A A Dawson, awaits April hearing, while related local burglaries and robberies are outlined with suspects Broubach, Watson, and Layne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel and Motor Company
State of Texan
Court of Criminal Appenly
Austin
John M.rPete
McKenzie
Berar
Dawsey
Hollings
Louis F. Bolts
BI Anthony
Allekiny Sunday
Maceh
Mmbleton Motor Company
Murray Winerich Motor Company
Neauult
Crear
John Williams
Boar
St Anthory
Fred W. Broubach
Wast Cineintatt Avenue
Majesty Building
Watson
Alins Ward Vuut
Sith
Abe St. Anthony
Murray-Winerich
Conan Math
Grundway
Bill Layne
William Lying
Porslary Wit
Holt
Eableton Motor Company
Joll Navarra Street
Layne
Artie
William
Graubach
Vue Brey Iooking
Graubagh
Whiel
de Be Drveyt
Dep
Charles Meters
Torvey
Williams
Maige McCrory
Uni
Luke Gell
Vik Hie
Bia
Wi W. McCrary
Bell
Detertivon Lore
Braubach
Bl. Anthony Tel
Embieton Motor Company
Marray-Winerich Motor Company
Monterrey Junk Company
Laredo Street
Broubach
South Uresa Street
Hopkins
Howe
Weather Outlook Brief for Friday to Saturday
Weather forecast fragment notes warmer Friday and Saturday with moderate winds near the coast. Regions include Texas and nearby states with cooler nights and gusty winds in the southeast. No solid details on dates, temperatures, or exact locations due to garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aup
Antonio Nod
Siernity
Falr Friay
Amd
Haturdaz
Kan
Texoe
Wriday Plebt
Fairy Werner
Saturus
Partir Eleude
Sunshine to Bring Weekend Stay in 8A Area
Weatherman forecasts sun Friday afternoon and Saturday with rising and falling temperatures. A prior cold front dropped temps sharply, but fair weather is expected tonight and into Saturday. East Texas could see light to moderate east to south winds and partly cloudy skies elsewhere in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vottuwins Morsay
Sam Antonio
Jarhoo
Sioun
O'Clerk
O'Uluck
East Texas
West Texas
Dismissal of Charges in Ohio Boy Murder Case
In Wooster Ohio Judge J A Starn dismissed the indictment against Hannah Chineles Avril and Mark Conoll related to the murder of four year old Melvin Hors of Orrville Ohio. The dismissal followed a request from Prosecutor Altiety Cars vm.
Railroads Ordered to Explain Extra Fare Trains
Seven railroads were ordered to appear before I C C examiners on May 1 to justify continuing operation of trains under extra fare passenger services. The action comes as the commission reviews fare policies and service needs across major routes. Local transit officials note implications for travel costs and schedule reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. Cy
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission Drops Anti-Trust Charges in Wastington
The Federal Trade Commission today drops antitrust charges against Miniliist Semplaines and related parties amid an Algmiminy coms swing across America. Officials did not offer further details.
Rancher J. R. Sellers Dies From Accident Injuries
J. R. Sellers, 79, long-time Del Rio area rancher and pioneer, died from automobile accident injuries and complications at Chehieline and Sure Queens Hospital after a brief illness. He was widely known across South Texas for his work in ranching and local affairs.
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J. R. Sellers
Tabeber and
Krockman
del Rio
Queens Hospital
Sellers
Lrdgie
Ave Dent
Texas
Confederates to Receive Pension Aug first
Austin April 4. Confederates veterans and their widows will receive monthly payments under the new pension law approved by the legislature. Married veterans will get 30 dollars monthly. unmarried veterans and widows receive 15 dollars. Emergency measure carried. first monthly pensions due July for the year.
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Austin
Legislawre
St F
Bobhitt Vander
Nationalists Move on Alliance in Government Waterway Plan
Nationalists press for federal acquisition to complete the Minos waterway linking the Great Lakes with the Mississippi system. A recommended appropriation of 7.5 million dollars awaits action by the House rivers and harbors committee chaired by Brigadier General Veaksne of the Army Corps of Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Apel 4
Minos
Great Lakes
Honse
Nnier
Veaksne
Army Honed
Senate Approves 3 Texas Bridges Project
Washington April 4 The senate today passed a House bill authorizing construction of three free highway bridges over the Ted river linking Oklahoma and Texas and paralleling three existing town bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Texas
Washington, D.C
Oklahoma
Hawks Down With Broken Cable in Turbulent Duel
A fragmented report details a chaotic incident involving the Hawks in a rough showdown. Names and places are garbled, but the piece notes a dramatic event described as a broken cable and a controversial turn, with vague references to individuals and a contest setting.
Queen of Sweden reared vying public safety item
A garbled local item mentions a royal figure and public safety concerns, with references to visits and appearances. The text is fragmented but implies ongoing public duties and scrutiny surrounding the queen and related officials. No clear events or dates are identifiable from the readable fragments.
Seguin Prisoner in Jail Agiter Death Self Verdict
A coroner's verdict finds the Seguin prisoner died by his own actions while in jail. The fragmented report notes an agitation episode in the cell and concludes the death as self-inflicted. No additional details on date or authority provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seguin
Delegation Takes Passage on Leviathan
A United States delegation boarded the Leviathan on April 22 amid reports of naval maneuvers with Britain and Japan. The move comes as authorities discuss securing routes and reinforcing posturing in the region.
Rockne Hospital Admission Signals Health Crisis
Unclear OCR text references Rockne taken to Florida Hospital MOAME BUACH Whi Apeld Kile Bychuk Notre bud cone Ste Be mig foot nly rhos mie were diet might Cue be ettment for ht lenchial attack ateuniting Hie Dn Walten, Hetehikixs, his ply le sient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockne
Florida Hospital
Buach
Kile Bychuk
Notre Bud Cone
Walten
Jake Paralysis Hits Kansas Town
A Kansas town faces a mysterious paralysis outbreak as physicians report several suspected cases. Health officials warn residents to seek care for unusual weakness or numbness and to avoid unnecessary travel until investigations identify the cause. Local hospitals are monitoring patients and urging calm while testing proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Kansas Town
Kan
Agi
Chicago Stock Exchange Sale Sparks Market Move
A partial fragment notes a notable Chicago stock exchange sale valued at 34 000 dollars. The text hints at shifting previous listings and a new bid or card offer, indicating market activity and potential takeover implications. The artifact shows garbled OCR but foregrounds a price and exchange context.
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Chicago
Courgagh
Chic Wun Stock Exchange
Foel
Road bond approval signed for 125 million plan
A $125,000,000 road measure was signed into law today authorizing construction over three years. The action creates a statewide program to fund new roads, with details on oversight and disbursement to be determined by the transportation department.
Olong Hear Party Head In Lobby Quiz
The Democratic National Committee chairman Jaha Taakoh testified before the senate lobby committee in Washington, saying he had no right to commit the party on either side of prohibition. He disclosed donations totaling tens of thousands to anti prohibition groups and emphasized he would not dictate the party line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Inj Revant
Phohinletion
Jaha
Taakoh
Democratic National Committee
Senate
Democratic Party
Raskoh Apaearte Taree
Seay Nlor Nobincco
Indiana
Raskob
Varaway
Arkansas
Waist
Montana
Cataway
Reskob
Devwerade
Huskub
Senaree Robinson
Vemocraci
Mir Association
Association
Tee Ditourer
Nasketh
Detty
Local Want Ads Fragment Improvised Classified Notes
Fragmented want ad text shows rental notices and listings with scattered names and streets. It references Burleson street and Marys street and mentions classifications and monthly rents. The messy OCR implies multiple rental offers and contact notes without clear prices or dates.
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Old
Newton
Arthur Brisbane
King Wemvaren Gyn. Inc
Los Angeles
Lovent
Californls
Mre
Sheriff's Office
Ned
Airerift
Danwell
William Lane
Embleton Automobile Co
Bill Harris
John W. Williams
St. Anthony Hotel
San Antonio
Fred W. Biraubach
Atind Niefi
Texan
Teyay
Minden
Touriath
Chiewso
Yelena
Mont
Reainsuln
Mara
Rene Cloadr
New Orleans
Yauth
Paul
Boy
Hawks
Terre Maute
Tuk
Vpi
Cnbire
Hawke
Niles
Sweden
Anitoy
United Mates
Britain
de Londod
Auljowriinen
Vos
Poly Sam
Burleson Street
Anowth
N. Mary's Street
Routh
Gs City Sdl
Beoni
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