Youthfel members confess car theft ring activity
Youthfel members of an automobile theft ring confessed to detectives Tuesday after a severe interrogation. They admitted stealing seven cars, stripping them, and abandoning the vehicles along country roads in recent weeks. Some cars were recovered near San Antonio, tied to arrests, while authorities consider additional charges for burglaries.
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Fist
Hartman
Hice
Tommie Bass
Porter Street
San Antonio
A. B. Peters
Fourth Street
Quitana Road
Erwin Grobe
Saumders
Jack Bankston
Bao Sherman
Texas Tech Board Plans Opening of College in Abilock
Fort Worth April 14 Plans for opening the Texas Tech technological college at Imbbock are to be made at a board meeting held there Tuesday. Dr P W Hor says with Governor Ferguson's approval a larger portion of the appropriation will speed faculty formation. Rapid progress described in building plans at Lubook.
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Fort Worth
Texas Technological College
Imbbock
P. W. Hor
Thenstitution
Miriam A. Ferguson
Bexar Girls Scout Council to Elect Officers Friday
The Bexar County Council of Girl Scouts will meet at 10 o clock Friday morning to decide if the local unit will attend the 1926 international convention and to elect officers for the coming year. Membership is expected to reach about 1,000 within two weeks, according to Mrs. J. K. Beretta.
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Bexar County
New Fight Looms Over Text Books
The Texas State Board of Education repudiates about 15 free textbook contracts worth roughly 900000. The move, due to a clash with the textbook commission, risks sending the issue to the courts if not rescinded. Representatives vow to protect interests as the dispute centers on which books may replace current editions. Former Governor Ferguson and Miriam Ferguson linked to the commission's actions.
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Associated Press
Austin
Board of Education
Textbook Commission
Board of Edification
Board of
Educang
S Whether Commission
Janes EB. Ferguson
Gove
Miriam A. Ferguson
Police Captain Gus Stocken Kemper Receives Diamond Badge
Captain Gus Stocken Kemper, head of Central Police traffic squad, receives a diamond studded badge from Ute men under his command as a token of friendship. W. H. Huston presents, Judge J. M. Woods comments on Kemper’s long service and potential promotion ahead. Badge described as diamond lined with an unusual, attractive design.
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Gus Stockenkemper
Central Police
W. H. Huston
J. M. Woods
Dominue
Nueces issues call for 15,000 workers
A San Antonio report notes Nueces County issuing a call for 15,000 laborers for farm and ranch work near Corpus Christi. The federal labor bureau cites a short date labor shortage in adjacent territories. Good pay is promised.
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Nueces
CALE
Humane Workers Sheltering Animals Amid Aid Calls
The San Antonio Protective and Humane Society faced a flood of calls during animals week. A boy trapped a red bird. investigation revealed the bird injured, while other cases involved stray cats, sick dogs, and neglected children needing homes or institutions. Tuesday featured a radio address by A W S Garden on humane work. Garden, a former Sah Antonian now in Pittsburgh, is president of the Pittsburgh Humane Society.
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San Antonio
Protective and Humane Societe
J. A. Heil
Harts
A. W
Rutmane
Tipom
Witnesses portray stabbing death in Elutario Leyva case
Leyva died after a confrontation with Felipe Lawrence on January 23 at 6 Matamoris Street Fourth District Court heard Cruz Torres testify that Leyva was unarmed and offered no resistance. The state alleges self defense, and testimony suggests a deadly chain of events involving Josephine Leyva and others. Assistant District Attorney Johnson leads the prosecution.
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Lawrence
Daughing
Luty
Aaroath
Leyva
Jesus Seyra
Felipe Lawrence
Hit
Ring found on Mexican laborer tied to slaying mystery
Police pursue a link between a recovered ring and the November 30 1924 murder of Riechelt as detectives seek if the ring is the one stolen earlier or a replacement. The ring bears Masonry symbols and a 14th degree insignia linked to the Scottish Rite. A Mexican worker found the ring. stories about its origin vary as investigators check jewelry records and witness statements.
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Reichslife
Riéchélt
Pandit
Alduphoste
B.D. Mathis
Masonit
Order
Mathis
Reichelt
Wests A
George Karitum
Southern Pacific Railway
Karnrum
Retehat
Bine
Treichelte
Gehruhed
Sondingn
Girl Calls Police For Help In Drunken Spell
A woman described as feeling mean after drinking asked Officer Galan to arrest her to avoid harming others. She was booked on a drunken charge, but a judge ruled she was not drunk, releasing her from that charge.
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Galan
Corporation Court
Suesday
Ortion
Ship and $500000 rum cargo seized
New York April 14. The three masted auxiliary British schooner Madeline Adams was captured by the coast guard cutter Seminole after a chase 150 miles off the New York coast. The vessel arrived with nine crew members as prisoners and the cargo valued at $300000 under seizure.
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New York
Madeline Adams
Coast Guard
Double Parking Fines Imposed by City Judge
Six men accused in corporation court of double parking faced fines after brief hearings. Judge Onion ordered each man fined $3, while noting a 2 50 per minute charge for double parking. The crackdown follows a fire company delay caused by curbside cars.
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Onlon
Atatement i Corporation Court
Eiach
Titus
Onion
King of Baseball Ascends Throne
A discussion on baseball as a year round sport and its appeal in Alaska. The piece argues baseball brings summer, invites readers to opening games, and notes the sport offers a unique chance to hit without social disapproval for striking.
Insurance Company Appeals Damage Suit
The Travelers' Insurance Company appeals an award by the Industrial Accident Board in the case of August Steiner. Steiner, injured in an accident at the Packing House Market on January 20, was awarded compensation and expenses for an operation. The plaintiffs allege the award does not conform to the employer's compensation provisions.
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Hult
Industrial Accident Board
August Steiner
Imam
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Steiner Wan
Ualn
Ebroreens
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