Warden Faces More Questioning After Prison Fire
The attorney general led a second day inquiry into the Obia penitentiary blaze that killed 318 inmates and injured many. Warden Preston E Thomas, questioned about emergency plans, fire handling, and blaze causes, faced jeers as he toured the yard. Investigators noted flickering wiring and wood cell block construction as factors.
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Oho
Preston E- Thomas
Obia Penitentiary
Wilbert Keanan
Nnde
Wareden Thomas
Jeerm
Thomas
Tne
Atr Sorney
Gilbert Bellman
Sinle
Jenkins
John D Rockefeller Blesses Children at Lakewood Event
John D Rockefeller, depicted in good health and spirits, blesses a group of children at Lakewood New Jersey soon after attending Easter services at Lakewood Baptist Church. The scene captures Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil, engaging with the youngsters amid a festive religious observance.
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John D. Rockefeller
Lakewood
N. J
All Tagnate
Lakewood Baptist Church
Standard Oil
Warden Injured as Fire Rages at Columbus Penitentiary
In Columbus Ohio during a major fire at the penitentiary Warden Preston TC reportedly faced danger inside the blaze. He ordered his chief deputy to assume command while guards battled flames and searched for inmates, with reports noting the volatile scene and concern for the warden’s safety.
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Columbus
Ohio
Preston TC
Thio
Ter
Father Mbert
Y Brien
Aryssi
Ot Dave
Mexican Ex President Portes Gil's Wife Arrives in City
Mrs Carmen G de Fortes Gil wife of former Mexican president Portes Gil arrives in the Mexican capital for a 10 day stay with her parents and a party including Ezequiel Padilla the Mexican ambassador to Rome. They checked in at the Gunter hotel after arrival at the Missouri Pacific station on Wednesday afternoon.
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Carmen G. de Fortes Gil
Portes Gil
Mexico
Parente
Ezequiel Padilla
Amd Assedor
Itome
Padilla
Invrior
San Antonio
Missouri Pacific Sation
Enriano Santibanex
Gunter Hotel
Juan Garcia Garza
Mra
Maria Iucna Garcia
Mes
Trene G. de Manina
Rosaha G. Edo de Nelsoul
Refugio Pays All Taxes With Oil
Refugio, Texas, April report notes oil wells on city lands offset running expenses. A mutual tax funds improvements, with bonds secured for city needs. A recent county jail event and related premises taxes appear in the fragment.
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Refugio
Teras
Coanty
Anata
Twins Rewarded For Courageous Grandfather Rescue
Randa City officials plan to honor 14 year old Edith Studna and her brother for their bravery in saving their grandfather from a house fire. Vic Hafery and other city leaders voted to present them with a token of thanks at a town ceremony.
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Randa City
Aprl
Oie
Edith Studna
Taskm Mre
Sear
Vic Hafery
Judge Defends Communist Parade Rights in San Antonio
A letter from Robert Minor’s father argues for his son and fellow Communists. They faced charges after marching in New York and a San Antonio court emphasized rights to peaceful procession. The piece cites U.S. court opinions affirming marches for political petitions and notes police actions were the main disruption.
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Robert Minor
New York
RB. Minor
District Court
San Antonio Light
Cavear
Byster
Ly Sbi
Avobers Wannur
WU Viuers
Gommounins
Jostor
Oma Felice
Supréme Court of Wisconsin
Notable meeting at White House with President Hoover
On the White House steps the famous singer and film star is presented to Mr. Hoover. In the group are Mrs. John Boles, Mrs. N. D. Sanderson, mother of Mrs. Morris Sheppard, John Boles, Mrs. Morris Sheppard, wife of Sen Lemienieeene acl ator Sheppard of Texas, and Lucille Sheppard.
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John Boles
N. D. Sanderson
Morris Sheppard
Sen~ Lemienieeene
Ator Sheppard
Texas
Lucille Sheppard
White House
Mr. Hoover
Week for Boys Week for Boys Throughout Nation
San Antonio joins National Home Week April 20 to May 8 with boy led events. Rotary International origins, local sponsors include Veterans groups, Scouting, and the Y M C A. Opening parade April 26 supervised by Norman McLeod, with boy officers in factory and school roles. City and county officials participate May 1 as Boys Day in government, followed by career and hobby focus activities through May 3.
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San Antonio
X Rotary Club
New York City
Rotary International
Veterans of Foreign
Defendera
United States
3. S.A
Toy Scouts of America
Rotary Club
Norman McLeod
Bosa’ Department
Nie
George Glenny
Hotary
Notors Club
Antonia
Royal
Miny Emmarutzeit
Thomas Nelson Page Suner School
Maj
Harry A. Atainy
Frritory Weienie
Minn Gaiwell
Boym
Boya Cley
Boyy
Dear
Bing
Hobedas
Man Sentenced for Assault Sent to State Lunacy Hearing
San Angelo Texas April 23 The Reagan County jury sentenced BR Cook to a six year term for an assault on a man identified as T-yerroll rir and later declared insane in county court He is to be sent to the state asylum at Wichita Falls within a week The Big Lake jury deliberated over eighteen hours before verdict and then moved to request a lunacy hearing for the defendant.
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San Angelo
Texas
BR. Cook
Reagan County
Wichita Falls
Big Take
Blushing Groom Dominates Wedding Lore Says Clerk
Veteran deputy county clerk T. C. Morris notes grooms blush most when couples marry, debunking the old gag of the blushing bride. The piece mentions playful observations at licenses and reflects on traditions and civic programs in San Antonio.
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Austin
Weaox
T. C. Morris
Libel Charge Prepared in Evans Klansman Case
Dallas April 23 District Judge Towne Young was to submit his charge to the jury in the $750,000 libel suit brought by Dr Hiram W Evans Imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan against the Atlantic American Testimony in the article was completed yesterday Morvans asked that the charge state the article consisted of libel per se that a publication of a speech of Dr M Crane of Dallas before the Democratic state convention in 192% was not privileged and that the jury should only decide damages.
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Dallas
Towne Young
Hiram W Evans
Egainst
Counse Morvans
M. Crane
Annual Warning to Tourists Issued
Sacramento April 22 Col Frank G Snook head of the motor vehicles story division issued an annual warning about loading camp equipment for safety. He cautioned against carrying items in front of the radiator or packing luggage so it covers front or rear tires and urged not to load higher than 12 1 2 feet above the road surface.
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Sacramento
Frank G. Snook
Story Division of Motor Vehicles
Snook Warnel
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