Gambling Protection Racket Exposed In New York Case
New York reports Jack Rose’s claim that gamblers paid an annual protection tribute of 2.4 million dollars to police and others. An 1899 breakdown lists pool rooms, crap games, and gambling houses contributing millions, with Tammany Hall linked to the scheme in a prior exposé and investigation chaired by Lewis Nixon.
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New York
Jack Rose
Rosenthal
Tammany Hall
Lewis Nixon
Nixon
Combine
Tammany
Colquitt and Ramsey Exchange Loyal Letters
Austin Texas August 1 The letters show a respectful exchange between Governor Colquitt and Judge Ramsey after a contested campaign. Ramsey expresses no personal ill will and offers support for Texas in the common good. Colquitt replies affirming his focus on honest service and calls for political peace and harmony among Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Colquitt
W. F. Ramsey
Judge Ramsey
Rasey
Texas
Ramsey
Parisian Sage for Women hair tonic claim
Parisian Sage promises abundant hair with no dandruff after one bottle. It claims to stop falling hair, relieve scalp itch, banish dandruff germs, and nourish roots for radiant hair. It asserts no lead or poisonous ingredients and warns against adulterated preparations. Available in a large bottle priced at 50 cents at Schwab-McElroy's Drug Stores.
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Schwab-McElroy’s
One Murder a Day in New York June July
New York officials report an average of one murder per day in July, with heat blamed for higher violence. The tally shows five killings linked to gangs or hired gangsters in Manhattan and the Bronx. Four witnesses say a policeman killed in one case, with two other murders involving Chinamen. Two young girls were killed brutally, and stray bullets claimed two more children amid gang activity.
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New York
New York City
Police Homicide Bureau
Manhattan
Bronx
New UK life saving rules set after Titanic inquiry
Sydney Buxton announced in the house of commons that the board of trade has framed new life saving rules for merchant ships based on Titanic inquiry recommendations. The rules require approval by the house before they take effect. A. Collman, plumber, 416 Main Ave.
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London
Sydney Buxton
Board of Trade
House of Commons
Waldo Defends Police Record After Rosenthal Case
New York police commissioner Waldo issued his first extended statement in response to the Rosenthal murder controversy. He says the mayor granted him free rein and welcomes investigations, claims crime complaints have fallen and convictions risen under his administration.
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New York
Waldo
Rosenthal
Last Day To Pay Texas Gross Receipts Tax
On August 1 today is the final deadline for Texas corporations to pay the gross receipts tax and file quarterly reports without penalties. About 2000 firms are subject. roughly 100 have not paid. Penalty is 10 percent. Several large Dallas Houston firms listed with receipts and taxes paid. Some major firms still due across the state.
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Austin
Tex
Treasury Department
Comptroller's Department
Texas
Dallas Electric Light and Power Company
Dallas
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Rapid Transit Railway Company
Dallas Consolidated Street Railway Company
Houston Ice and Brewing Company
Houston
Pierce-Fordycell Association
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
I State
Cranke backs Wolters for Texas governor in 2 years
Capt J P Cranke of Laredo a Texas National Guard commander and Webb county legislator announces he will launch a campaign to land Col J F Wolters of Houston as Texas governor in the next election. He backed Wolters in the recent campaign and plans further outreach across the state. Cranke is also filing papers to charter a company to irrigate about 5000 acres in Webb county.
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Austin
Tex
J. P. Cranke
Laredo
Texas National Guard
Webb County
J. F. Wolters
Houston
United States Senate
Texas
Cranke
Demes
Jonel Wolters
Colonel Wolters
Colquitt
Wolters
Captain Cranke
Ebb County
Lightfoot refuses reevaluation on asylum deficiency
Attorney General Lightfoot stands by an earlier ruling denying a $1500 deficiency warrant for the Southwestern Insane Asylum in San Antonio. Governor Colquitt had approved the request to hire extra attendants, but the Comptroller was advised there is no authority to create deficiency since the appropriation is exhausted. Dr. F S White met with Lightfoot to discuss the issue.
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Austin
Tex
Lightfoot
Lane
Southwestern Insane Asylum
San Antonio
F.S. White
Colquitt
White
Comptroller
Abbott halts free poison analysis in Texas cases
Pure Food Commissioner Abbott announced no more free analyses in poison cases and related matters. He said requests for various analyses have surged since the department began testing foods and carbonated beverages, prompting the need for a check. Even requests for corn remedies have been submitted for analysis.
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Abbott
Austin
Tex
Bond Issue Approved for Marshall Fast Texas Railroad
The railroad commission approved Marshall Fast Texas Railroad company to issue and register bonds totaling 256000 for recent additions and betterments. An engineer valued the improvements at 26200. General attorney F H Prendergast was present in connection with the matter.
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Austin, Tex
Railroad Commission
Marshall Fast Texas Railroad Company
Parker
F. H. Prendergast
Rainfall Brings Needed Relief to Ennis Tex
Fine rain fell in Ennis Texas this morning marking the best precipitation in several months and bringing relief to parched ground.
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Ennis
Ennis, Tex
Committees Named to Present Resolutions for Judge James Death
T D Cobbs reports appointment of three member committees by the Bar of San Antonio to draft and present resolutions on the death of Judge John H James. Committees cover Supreme Court Criminal Appeals Civil Appeals Federal and various District and County courts with named members.
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T. D. Cobbs
Bar of
San Antonio
John H. James
Ous
T. D. Dobbs
Supreme Court
Court of Civil Appeals
Fourth Supreme Judicial District
Leroy G. Denman
A. W. Houston
Perry J. Lewis
Court of Criminal Appeals
J. R. Shook
Joseph Ryan
Carlos Bee
H. C. Carter
Henry Drought
George Altgelt
Thomas H. Franklin
William Aubrey F. C. Davis
C. A. Davies
J. M. Mskridge
Duval West
R. J. Boyle
C Cc. Clamp
James Raley
S. J. Brooks
Martin Arnold
J. D. Childs
W. W. King
George B. Taliaferro
A. J. Bell
Mason Williams
P. H. Swearingen
W. F. Bazell
T. M. Paschal
Tom Murphy
Bruce Teagarden
Insurance dept approves amended Amazon Fire charter
The department of insurance and banking in Austin approves an amendment to the Amazon Fire Insurance company charter from Putnam City Oklahoma. The Texas home office moves to Shawnee Oklahoma and the capital stock authorization increases from 160000 to 1000000 dollars with general offices in Dallas Texas.
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Austin
Tex
Department of Insurance and Banking
Amazon Fire Insurance Company
Putnam City
Oklo
Texas
Dallas
Sha ’ Okla
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Colquitt and Ramsey
Raamisey
A. Collman
Main Ave
Charles 8S. Whitman
Gaynor
Herman Rosenthal
Whitman
Roesenthal
Dalhart
Sheldon, Masterson & Trigg
Amarillo
Dallam
Thiartley
Oldham
Deaf Smith
Sieh S'suni Ugha
Moore Bldg
Usthopath
Norfolk
Saul Woltso
James
India Tea
the Growers of India Tea
Hibbs Building
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