Darrow silent as trial of Fortescue case nears
Fragmented transcript recounts evidence in the Fortescue bungalow murder case. Police catalogued rope, a revolver, a weapon linked to the alleged rape and murder. Darrow’s defense remains silent while alienists prepare to testify and tensions rise over racial lines and jury composition.
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Bobad
Hettin
Kelley
Calive
Miry
Forlesne
Fortescue
Devmnber
Riahanawai
Darrow
Los Angeles
Wail Vers
Poe
Wisams
Orble
Atutenant
Lis Ste
Cpsce
Repurt
Wily Beyer
Theodore Bush
Edgward Goeas
Olaf F. “Sorenson
Ssoon F. Stove
Shlendworth Waterhouse
Charles Kana
Theodore Char
Aeozy
George M. Estate
Apolean Ati
Charles H. Strohin
Chicago
Jerd
Postaliny
Kelley Ukewier
Eight Indicted for Murder Plots in Texas
Eight men are indicted on murder plots tied to a county election outcome. The grand jury names Walter Weaver Harry Ridgeway T. W. Hooks as alleged conspirators and Blake Cheney George Ruthven Payne Allen A P Durgel E Pargaxicrll LTf Schultz and McClelland as others connected. Trial date set for June with property seizure related to the case.
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BIG Grande CII
Texas
Finn
Caedayente
Welter Weaver
Harry Ridgeway
T. W. Hooks
Blakes Cheney
the Tepey
George Ruthven
Planes MujoT Battle Rebels in Manchuria Fight
Japanese air force presses Manchurian campaign against rebels seeking a new state. Gen Jira Tamon’s division moved to block rebel advance toward Changchun, with air units to intensify operations and support ground forces.
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Tokio
Manchuria
Jira Tamon
Changchumn
Rachin
Pair Executed in Assassination Attempt
MOSCOW April 8. Taitas Stern and Serge Vassite, convicted in the assassination attempt on Dr. Frits Von Twardowski, counsellor to the German embassy, were executed today by firing squad. In Arkansas, Alex Madox, 77, paid taxes reluctantly, handing over 41.% pennies after a long 50-year struggle with the tax collector.
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Moscow
Mic —Taitas Stern
Serge Vassite
Frits von Twardowski
Star City
Ark
Alex Madox
Congress in session as committees advance key bills
The Commerce Committee advances the shipstone rivers and harbors bill and expenditures. The Jones resolution and economy commission are studied at the request of President Hoover. The Heflin Bann Alabama senatorial contest is under consideration. House debates independent offices appropriations and government economy. Senate weighs several currency and appropriation items. Next calendar items include banking, stock market investigations, and agricultural relief.
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Hoover
Alabama
HOUSE
Senate
Interier Department
Agnegiture
Caliimillec
Tarmind
Army Socials After Washington Parade Highlight Week
Washington April 3 Army Day parade inspired a week of social events with Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Stephen Fuqua hosting 46 guests at the Army and Navy Cavalry Club after the parade. Gen. Summerall and Mrs. Summerall hosted a bridge party and tea for Mrs. Taft, widow of the former president, at Charlesinh. The Speaker of the House and Mrs. Garner attended a Congressional Club reception with marine music, white lace wear, and a ballet supper following.
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Washington, D. C
Stephen ©. Fuqua
Army and Navy Cavalry Club
Wernesay
Charles PF. Summerall
Fleft
Army
Summmerall
William Howard Taft
Tharlesinh
Elra
John Garner
Congressional Club
Marine
Garner
Lionidas Dyer
Missouri
Congressional Glib
Texas
Sally O Neil to Wed in Bollywood Newsroom
Sally O Neil, sister of Molly O Day, the leading lady in several films, is urged to marry Arthur Loew, son of Jalle Marrs Loew, in a bollywood era gossip note dated April 11.
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Sally “O'Neil
Bollywood
Molly O'Day
Sally O'Nell
Arthur Loew
Jale Marrs Loew
Auto crashes into house after collision at Guadalupe
An auto driven by Gregorio Reyes 19 of Comila Street collided at Guadalupe and Bravos streets early Saturday then rammed into a wall at 1302 Guadalupe. Alfred Castilla 36 of Monterey Street and his nephew Gregorio Castilla of New Braunfels were in the other car. Castilla was taken to Robert B Green hospital. Two soldiers were injured in a separate crash at Hackberry and Sherman streets and sent to Fort Sam Houston base hospital.
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Gregorio” Reyes
Comila
Guadalupe
Bravos
Mat
Ootics
Reyes
Alfred Castillo
Monterey Street
Gregorio Castilla
New Brauniets
Guadalupe Street
Une
Jon Daniels
Alfred Castilla
Robert B. Green
Hackberry
Sherman Streets
Fort Sam Ilejston
Harthelman
T. W. Radciiff
Fith Ambulance Company
Second Medical Regiment
John Singletery
Trelith Field Artillery
L. CO. Davidson
Broadway
Suit Filed Over Pecan Tree Bud Graft Sales
A Gonzales nursery faces a ten thousand dollar federal suit alleging the sale and advertisement of Mahan pecan stock in breach of a contract restricting grafting before 1987. The case cites transfers from J D Jowers and J D Jowers Jr and Moantirella Nursery, with discovery of the tree’s origin in Missouri and related costs to Florida.
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Gonxales
J. D. Jowers
J. D. Jowers Jr
Gonzales
Txes
Florida
Beavers Decline Prompt Massachusetts Wildlife Debate
In Boston Massachusetts beaver populations have dwindled prompting a push in the legislature for stricter penalties. Director A J Renney of the state health and game division requests a 200 dollar fine for beaver kiters amid concerns of possible extinction.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Wek
A. J. Renney
Atete Lth and
Ticklish Victim Kayoes a Bandit
Ben Fontaine in Green Bay says police crediting him with brave action after knocking down a holdup man with his fifty cent bill when the robber threatened his money. Fontaine claims he acted to save himself rather than out of bravery, noting the incident left him shocked and determined. In Buenos Aires a riot sparked by students smashed shop windows and drew police fire, scattering the crowd.
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Kayoes
Green Bay
Wis
Ben Fontaine
Buenos Aires
Fie Pulice
Inquest Set Over Hotel Death at Holston Place
Justice of the Peace John Shock planned an inquest into the death of W H Blanton Jr 45 found dead in a Holston hotel room on Houston and Soledad streets AL 4 mp The room occupant A D Aiken stated Blanton complained of feeling unwell died several hours later Witnesses listed include M Driggers and William Kinsey Det Moore and Det Carver investigated finding the body on a gun mattress in the room
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Justice of the Feave
John Shock
W.H Blanton Jr
Holston
Houston
Soledad Streets
A. D. Aiken
Blanton
Lana
M.driggers
William Kinsey
Soledad
Ais
Frank Moore
Bill Carver
Young Blanton
Bodies of Couple Found in House Police Hold Son
Pittsburgh dispatch reports a man and wife found dead in their basement shortly before midnight in their home. County officers have not yet determined the cause of death. A 2-year-old son is in custody, described as a missionary worker for the Seventh Day Adventist church. Names given include Joseph W. Deneyer, 16, and Barbara Deneyer. Andrew Denoyer mentioned.
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Pittsburgh
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Joseph W. Deneyer
Barbolr
Andrew Deoyen
Pittsburge
Jay
Joseph Denyon
McKeesport
Andrew
Missing North Chicago physician after mysterious call
Dr A E Budde city physician vanished after an early morning call. Friends fear kidnapping as his car is found abandoned near North Shore cemetery. Budde, about 40, wealthy, known locally.
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North
Chicago
A. E. Budde
Mousa
North Shore
Obituary notices for Ferguson and Sobey families
Frank A Ferguson born Vie tore died at 812 Florian Street. Services at home Sunday 3:30 p.m. then St Cecelia’s Church at 4 p.m. Burial St Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include widow Mrs Francis Ferguson, sons Tom and Joe in San Antonio, daughter Mrs Annie Brown of Houston, 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Frank J H Sobey 74 born in England died at 941 Ridgewood Avenue. Services at Riehe Chapel 3 p.m. Sunday by Rev Paul F Henn. Burial Roselawn Park. Survivors include widow Mrs Caroline Bobey, sons Arthur and William L Sobey, daughters Mrs Ed W Koeffinger and Mrs A Boldt, Misses Toin and Hermes Babes, San Antonio, brother Thomas Sobey, Los Gatos, California, seven grandchildren.
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Frank A. Ferguson
Boyh
Vietore
Florian Street
St. Cecelia’s Church
St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery
Francis Perguson
Tom
Joe Ferguson
San Antonio
Annie Brown
Houston
Frank J. H. Sobey
England
Ridgewood Avenue
Riehe Chapel
Paul F. Henn
Roselawn Park
Caroline Bobey
Arthhur
Wiliam L. Weeper
Ed W. Oeffinger
A. . Boldt
Misses Toin
Herms Babes
San, Antonio
Thomas Sobey
Los Gatos
Calif
Grandcddren
Open Forum To the Editor Letter Challenges Saloon Claims
In a letter from COGHLAN responding to T. J. Murray in the April issue, the writer defends alcohol availability, recalling drinking at 19 and disputing claims of poisoning from tax free intoxicants, arguing earlier dangers were less severe than present.
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T. J. Murray
Murray
Sears
Coghlan
Tax Proposal Targets Bootleggers With Heavy Levy
Opinion piece argues for a statewide or national tax on bootleggers to curb whiskey illicit trade. The author claims a sufficiently large tax would eliminate small operators and deter larger ones, presenting taxation as a practical method to enforce prohibition.
Saloon Traditions and Childhood Whispers of Prohibition
A Memphis reminiscence recalls a town full of licensed saloons before the dry era, with children delivering beer, bartenders cautioning spills, and families courting danger for a drink. The speaker alleges widespread bootleggers and poison myths, noting personal experiences and repeated warnings from local bars.
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Memphis
Tenn
O. K
Teddy
Willie
Salaona
Thayer
Loyal Legion Cited Partinenee Sei Need' For Loyal Legion
Fragmentary notice mentions organizing a Loyal Legion and employment for girls with an automatic telephone company in San Antonio. Suggests weekly time savings and hopes for Mr. Ott ford to join.
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Loyal Legion
Partinenee
Suir Ene Lagacy
Talaphone
Pula
Joba
Ehanmion
San Antonio
Ottford
Laval
Cookeyfen World
United Action on Jobs Drive Reaches 8 Million Target
The United Action campaign for employment reports progress toward eight million jobs for the workless. Sponsored by the American Legion Legion Auxiliary Associated National Advertisers and the American Federation of Labor, the effort cites a current milestone of 458298 jobs reached.
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New York
United Action Smployment
Iain Balgn
Suit Filed Over Ice Prices in San Antonio Monopoly Alleged
In a late Friday filing in Judge R B Minor's Fifty Seventh District court, S L McCall sues EB Laubscher owner of Lone Star Ice Delivery for breach and injunction. McCall claims Laubscher controls ice supply, fixes prices, and intends to crush competition. He alleges no summer cost rise justifies higher prices and recounts a contract from March 10 and April price increases threatening poor customers.
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R. B
Seventh District Court
San Potonio
S$. L. McCall
EB. T. Laubscher
Lone Star Ice Delivery
McCall
Laubscher
San Antonio
Bmocall
Weal
Laubaccher
Unc
Laubacher
MoCri
Famed Flautist Spindler Joins Salvation Army
Julius Spindler once among the era’s premier flautists, famed for touring with Boué and performing with harmonies of Sousa and Melba, has joined the Salvation Army at age 65. He will sweep and dust and serve as a general handy man to earn his keep.
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Litteburgh
Apel
Julius Spindler
Fiite
Sousa
Spindler
Bousi
Aisling
Bembrich
Melba
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