Crime and politics clash in a national expose
A 1925 column by Arthur Brisbané lampoons high finance and bribery of officials, denounces jailbreaks and miscarriages of justice, warns youth against crime, and critiques public corruption while noting looming advances in air travel and rail competition. It contrasts American justice with elite manipulation and discusses currency fears in France amid market volatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brisbané Dayright
Chapman
Holding & Cabinet
Traces of Poison Found in McClintock Family
Chemist reports trace amounts of poison in the bodies of Mrs Emma McClintock and Dr Oscar Olson as coroner's jury prepares to reconvene. William D Shepherd, foster father of Billy McClintock, faces murder indictment. Stewart denies Shepherd’s involvement, seeks habeas corpus and bail while case moves to Supreme Court.
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Universal Service
Chicago
Emma
Nelson McClintock
Oscar Olson
William N. McClintock
McClintock
Dr. Olson
Tudze Harry Olson
Billy” McClintock
William D. Shepherd
Shepherd
Was. McClintock
Olson
Stewart Calm
William Scott Stewart
Stewart
Minos Supreme Court
Insanity Plea Enters Purdy Defense in Murder Trial
The Purdy murder trial proceeds with defense counsel expected to introduce evidence of a prior nervous condition and a possible temporary insanity due to wartime trauma. State witnesses focus on establishing the killing of Hutchison while the defense notes Purdy’s alleged spinal affliction and loss of control linked to personal stress. Judge Williams plans night sessions to finish the trial within the week.
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TULBA
Charles E. Purdy
Purdy
Hutchison
Hutchi- Son
Hake
Jade W. B. Williams
Convention Hear Proposal for Woodmen Buildings at San Antonio
The Biennial session opens in the Old Scottish tithe auditorium with plans for two new Woodmen of the World buildings seven miles north of the city to serve as an orphanage and home for aged members. W A Fraser says costs and capacity are undecided as a hospital inspection proceeds. Mayor Tobin and Chamber of Commerce members greet delegates while Senator Morvis Sheppard extols the fraternal group.
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Fabers
San Antonio
W. A. Fraser
O. B. Black
Hugh McLellan
John We. ‘Tobin
J.S. Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Martin J. Arnold
Morvis Sheppard Rrose
America
Sheppard
Sheppard Lands Order
Memorial Hospital
Woodmen of the World Organization
League and Peace Conference
Echo of Great World War Heard Today
Today marks the eight year anniversary of Woodrow Wilson proclaiming that a state of war exists between the United States and the imperial German government. The proclamation followed a Congress approved resolution declaring a state of fear had been thrust upon the United States.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
Congress
Thieves Loot Harwick Home In $2500 Burglary Case
Thieves entered the Harwick residence at Vance Jackson and Fredericksburg roads while the family attended church. They pried a south entrance screen, ransacked rooms, overturned furniture, and took diamonds jewelry a rare piano scarf a gold watch and other valuables totaling about 2500 dollars. A coral barpin platinum barpin set with diamonds a gold bracelet and baby pins were missing along with cash from a handbag. Bloodhounds failed to trace the trio. only a single footprint was found.
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Edward J. Harwick
Harwick
Vance Jackson
Fredericksburg
Atrance
Sheriff's” Office
Harwich
Berglars
Dick Lambert
Sam James
Angel Barloco
Yeggm en Robbery at O Brien Post Office
In O'Brien Texas on April 6 between 150 and 170 dollars in cash and stamps were taken by criminals who seized control of the local post office.
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O'Brien
Tex
Fights of Batile Woman Donates Blood for Injured Husband
In a quiet hospital room Augustina Hernandez waits for word on her husband Aniceto Hernandez who was wounded in a knife fight Saturday. With five children to care for she offers her own blood in a life risking transfusion to save him. Her husband praises her strength as she faces the donation, saying they endure hard times but love each other and their children.
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Bess Carroll
Aniceto Hernandez
Aniceto
Augustina Hernandez
Augustina
Serandes Lome
Cameron Street
Angus
Affectionate Monkey Seeks New Home
A lively monkey named Tony changes hands amid incidents of biting. Original owner Policemax B A Hardcastle handed him to Louis Spiller after Tony injured Mrs Hardcastle. Spiller later reports Tony’s unprovoked assault but notes the monkey remains affectionate and ready for a new home.
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Policemax
B. A
Tony
Monk
Hardcastle
Spiller
State seeks death for ex policeman's son in murder trial
Joe Casanova, son of Louis Casanova, a former city policeman, goes to trial in Ninety-fourth District Court on charges of killing Nicanor Coronado last March. District Attorney Chambers seeks the death penalty after Casanova pleaded not guilty. Coronado was found shot in an automobile at Wackberry and Commerce streets. Casanova claims the death was accidental and that they were held up by high women.
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Joe Casanova
Louis Casanova
Ninety-fourth District Court
Nicanor Coronado
Chambers
Casanova
Coronado Wvas
Man wounded over heart in dance hall row near Cementrillo
Creseciano Martinez, 23, was shot through the left shoulder just above the heart with a .25 caliber automatic pistol after a quarrel at a dance near Cementrillo. A second Mexican, 25, is held at the county jail as officials monitor Martinez’s condition before formal charges. The wounded man was taken by automobile to Robert B. Green Hospital and is expected to recover.
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Cementrillo
Creseciano Martinez
Martines
Robert B. Green Hospital
Ballet Rehearsal Set For Tuesday
Mollie Moore requests participation in a gypsy ballet rehearsal at 8 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Catholic Women's Association. The rehearsal will also occur Wednesday.
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Te Ig
Mollie Moore
Carhotic Women’s Association
Meet Her Mother Reunited After 30 Years Mystery
Dollie Hickox, believed lost for 30 years, has been found. Dallas mother Effie Hickox and St. Louis residents pursue a reunion as police weigh the tale of a girl sold by a pair of aunts in a Houston case.
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Dollie Hickox
Bill Baby
Hong
St. Louis
Dallas
Lillian Bubrer
Gastext Avenue
Dolelie Hickox
K. Shaecklett
T’othe’ Milsler
T. Bush
Kelly Field
Mise Hickox
San Ave
William Gébeon
Baby
Bey
Areonte
Lin
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