Senate probes perjury charge in Stewart testimony
Senate public lands committee moved to seek a possible perjury prosecution over conflicting testimony by Robert W. Stewart chairman of Standard Oil Indiana. The effort, led by Senator Walsh, aims to vacate an order for arrest of Stewart and pursue federal contempt procedures as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Apirif
Robert W. Stewart
Senate
District of Columbis
International Kewsbervie
Washington, D. C
Senate Public Lands Committee
Fulayo
Standtd Oil Company
Indiana
Iatcivk
Walsh
Montana
Silan
Slowave
Noted obituary and society column fragments in old paper
Fragmented obituary and society notes recount deaths and honors, war hero allusions, aviation and steel industry chatter, a gorilla science tale, and Grand Society names. Mentions Floyd Benovtt, George Young, William Randolph Hearst Jr., Charles M Schwab, Berengaria voyage, Mires Congo remains, and Bessemer methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Schwab
Toglund
William Randolph Hearst Jr
William Randolph Jr
Schwab
Dessemer
Hickman to Die April 27 for Parker Murder
In San Quentin, William Edward Hickman awaits the dawn of tomorrow as his death sentence for the Los Angeles kidnapping and murder of nine year old Veronica Parker is carried toward execution. His appeal to the State Supreme Court argues the convicting law is unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Quentin
Cal
VPII
William Edward Hickman
Loss Angeles
I Yverald
Marian Parker
Hickman
San Quintin
Ktate Supreme Court
Voters and City Work Eligibility Clarified
A fragment notes that contractors who do on-site work must employ only qualified voters of San Antonio, reflecting a policy around local hiring and voter eligibility for city projects. The reading is incomplete but indicates city rules linking employment to voter status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ran Antonio
Men Take to Lifeboats as Oil Tanker Sinks
Off East Florida, 35 officers and crew abandon the Overbrook after a fire forces evacuation. They board the Standard Oil tanker Fredrick W. Weller, as radio SOS signals go out. The tanker was en route from Texas City to a port with oil worth $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF International News Service
New York
Overbrook
East Florida
Standard
Frederitk W. Weller
Holings
Gladstone Transportation Company
Hulings
Texas City
Tex
Fletcher Rector Undergoes Abdominal Operation in L A Hospital
The Rev Phillip Cone Fletcher rector of Lawyer Heights Methodist Church underwent an abdominal operation at Santa Rosa Infirmary around 10 30 Thursday morning. Doctors reported he was resting easily at noon and he would spend several days in hospital recovering after the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Cone Fletcher
Lawyer Heights Methodist Church
Santa Rosa Infirmary
Fletcher
Henry Ford Back in London to See Some More Sights
Henry Ford returns to London from Manchester to continue sightseeing and newly learns who Samuel Johnson was. The famed American manufacturer laughs off the visit while greeting English journalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
London
Dy International Newn
Manchester
Tord Las
Samuel Johnson
Bishop Valdespino Faces Deteriorating Health In Exile
Exiled Mexican bishop Valdespino of Agui Calientes grows weaker since hospital admission. Local reports say his condition worsened through the week with limited public updates from Santa Roana infirmary and nearby authorities.
Helen Wills Praised by Paris Analysts in Brief
Paris experts discuss Helen Wills Moody as a powerful athletic figure from Berkeley. The center of attention notes her views on fashion and style, highlighting her influence and the ongoing debate about length and fit of athletic skirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wills
Paris
Helen
Berkeley Ny
Tian
Fantow
Mian Willa Re Lilo
Tressea
Giant Seaplane Crash Leaves One Dead in Nazaten
In Nazaten on April 20 a seaplane crash occurred during a night flight. The aircraft plummeted after losing control. one mechanic and the pilot were aboard, with one fatality reported. Authorities are investigating the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yenotyet Atl
Ite Telat
Mayor outlines proposed blause for future contracts
Mayor C. M. Chanders Friday announced a clause authorizing future contracts. The draft, prepared by the city attorney, will go to the city commission Monday. Commissioner Paut J. Kieffler previously urged the attorney to assess legality of such a contract clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Chanders
City Commission
Ac Tiedan
Stheee
Paut J. Kieffler
Atch
Fall Improving on West Coast Antaanodrawal Mewa Freetne
Al bert J. Fall former acc rsiary of the interior shows rapid improvement in condition. He is not requiring further medical attention and remains at the sanitarium where he had been confined. The note mentions the last five weeks and a murinet officer.
New London Debate Prompts Longer Skirts The Toya Academy
London report notes a controversial stance from the Toya Academy condemning abortion and arguing for longer skirts as a public moral measure. The commentary frames women as revealing too much while discussing social and gender expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tian Two
Abuat
Toya Academy
Akirix
Texas Girls Win Clothing Contest Prizes in Vogue Style
Simple fashion wins prizes as Texas girls showcase restrained design over flashy adornments in a spring clothing contest. Judges praise neat lines, modest colors, and uniform presentation, while highlighting individual pieces that reflect practicality and elegance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Poland to Send Brazil Settlers
Poland plans to send large numbers of emigrants to Brazil as part of a government program. The report cites official sources in Warsaw and mentions youth and family units among the anticipated settlers. The move aims to bolster Brazil with new colonists while shaping Poland's postwar emigration policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tternaviana New Service
Warhaw
Poland
Braib
Barely Out of L A Hospital Goes Back as Patient
Leonard Bonenberger a 10 year old from Sitting Street was readmitted to Robert A fircone hospital in critical condition after a skull fracture from a fall and another injury earlier this year. police report details a tree incident near his home and further injuries from a separate accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuck
Theo
Leonard Bonenberger
Sitting Street
Robert A.fircone Hospital
Leonard
Octor
Wong
L.A. Hospital
Toonard
Iheart Academy
West Commerce Streut
Mellon Endorses Tax Slash Bill Amid Senate Push
Secretary Mellon backs a sweeping tax reduction bill supported by the Republican majority. The measure, reportedly worth billions, faces Senate committee review amid resistance from some officials. The outcome remains uncertain as leaders navigate the fiscal plan and related redirection proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urehouxe
Debutuning
Schooner Sinks After Collision
A damaged schooner sank after a collision near Cape Cod. The report names Captain Helen Narnat Grlig and a crew including Willim Month Crom Maine. Authorities continue to investigate the incident and locate any survivors or wreckage.
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Ny International Soya
Sortice
Caiatnam
Min
Willim
Crom
Maine
Qin Eimk
Ina Colinton
Helen Narnat Grlig
Cape Cod
Lindbergh Flight to Quebec Attacked as Unnecessary
Montreal April 26 The Premier of Quebec and the Provincial Secretary criticized the flight to carry serum from New York to Quebec for Floyd Bennett's treatment calling it unnecessary. Athanies David praised Lindbergh's role though. The publicity stunt claim labeled as vulgar by critics with unnamed persons using Lindbergh to push selfish aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Cerum
Bew
York
Quebec
Floyd Bennett
K A. Tuschereau
Athanies David
David
Charles A. Lindbergh
Tremier
Canada
Doaril
Lindbergh
Centenarian Civil War veteran dies in San Antonio
Roberts, aged 100, died Thursday morning at his residence on Downing Avenue. Born Feb. 22, 1828 in Massachusetts, he moved to San Antonio in 1857 and served in the Union and later fought with the Confederate army. Survived by sons W. R. Roberts of San Antonio and H. Roberts of Sugarland. Funeral at Slug and McCollum chapel Friday afternoon with burial at Mission Burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Downing Avenue
Massachusetts
San Antonio
Reb‘arts Peryail
Unite States
W. R. I Robert
H. Roberts
Sugarland
Slugg and McCollum
R Aelek
Merment
Mission
Girl Golf Star Off College Team
Madison Wisconsin April 2 Dorothy Page, noted golfer of the University of Wisconsin team, remains with the squad as the athletic council discourages flying for the brother Ernie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
University of Whiuonia
Dorothy Page
Boralitel Walloper
Rouneil
Ernie
Duchess Peggy to Visit Newport
Duchess Peggy Wate Hon plans a Newport visit, announced by New York paper Anvil 20100 in a colorful society note. The piece hints at a royal connection and social prominence during the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy
Newport
New York
Anvil
Ducheau da Nenana
Peggy Wate Hon
Hudspeth Urges New Border Bridge
Hudspeth urges construction of a new border bridge linking Vel Verde County to Leiptry area. The call stresses regional connectivity and potential economic gains, citing local officials and business leaders backing the project amid cross border trade concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudspeth
Wark Ton
Vel Verde County
Hitidgn
Tn Tek
Leiptry
Yor
Tey Bay
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Committee
Irdered Hrested
Slewnart
Accestuil
Halons Corpus
Tiberty
Onder
Pm Ailratited
Stewart
Crude CN Porchining Company
Rinwarl
Bremen
Ouarke Cuvy
Clarke City
Tanke Ste. Agnes
Quebes
Peess
Farq
Green¢ly Island
Lake Ste. Agnes
Ireland
James Witzmauys
Murty Bay
C. A. (Duke) Schifler
Ford
Lloyd Bermett
Bernt Uileher
Bulchen
Vitunaurive
Carough
Eliiis
Ize
Islang
Ha Rooky
Greenely
Atlantic
Onat
Inko Ste. Agnes Tre
George Young
Floyd Benovtt
Yeaterday
Fokker Wirplam
Los Angeles Examiner
Los Angeles
Western Air Express
Ocean ‘Ta Ocean
Mr. Young
Atlantic Ocean
Tox Angeles
Green
Jacksonville
Indy
Ming’ Gongo
Bessemer
Albert Loewenstein
America
Lim
Fox
Derby
Lois
Rolsten
of Smith
Ville
Lennard Ronenberger
Temermatcren
San Aniamia
Vienablas
Abiawery
Jhan
Tye
Omy Onteaki
Tom Moinen
Fe Abouly Arfinden
Krat
Allens
Helena
Mont
Jenny MM
Pantin
Olney
Coe A . O
L. A. Hospital
Valdespino
Temaeio
Datarnal
Tanal Kass
Atute Department of Education
Triana Schiool
Brazil
Mellon
Lindy
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