Federal crime figures show high conviction rate in Texas district
A San Antonio report for the year ending June 30 1929 details 1610 criminal cases opened and 1511 convictions in the Western district of Texas. Nine cases finished, 24 acquittals. Fines totalled 113238 with 62460 collected, pauper oaths allowed after 30 days jail. San Antonio collected 43495 while El Paso and Waco also contributed.
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Icha D
United States District
Bes
Hartman
Texas
el Taso
Waco
Poincare Undergoes Successful Pelvic Operation
PARIS Aug 1 44 Raymond Poincare underwent a successful pelvic operation for a private affection that had forced his retirement as premier. The procedure was reported as completed without complications and he remains under care. The event marks a significant moment in French political history amid his long tenure in leadership.
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Paris
Raymond Poincare
German Official in Serious Condition After Consultation
German official Muctler remained in Heidelberg after a consultation today and could not be moved for about three weeks. Unclear if a second operation will be needed. Hartman reported on U S cases, film numbers show civil and criminal totals, fines collected, and nonpayment details through the year ending June 30, 1998, with figures prepared for Attorney General William T. Mitchell.
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Muctler
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Meidelberg
MOGI
del Min
Austin
Peons
United States
Hartman
William T. Mitchell
Mexico Allows Tourist Crossing Without Passport at Border Towns
Information released to W A Furlong San Antonio chamber secretary states Mexico will not change tourist crossing rules through December. The note from Charley Mumm Laredo chamber says border town visits remain passport free while interior travel requires permits. A Texas Mexico conference August 7 to 9 aims to stabilize immigration rules. Furlong departs August 6 to Monterrey.
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Mexico
W. A. Furlong
San Antonio
Charley Mumm
Laredo
Interior
Bombing syndicate leaders seized in Chicago raid
An undercover operation led to the arrest of 12 alleged bombing leaders in Chicago and nearby locations. James Altmeter posed as a racketeer to obtain four bombs during a staged shipment, with police surrounding the headquarters and a house used by the gang. Key figures James Heleastra and Anko Lucci were among those arrested, signaling a major crackdown on years of violent rackets.
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Chicago
Altmeier
George Barker
James Heleastra
Anko Lucci
Negro Fights Extradition in Fort Worth Case Amid Confusion
Tenola Moore, 24, a Black man held in Chicago, fights extradition to Fort Worth for trial on charges of reurdering Purleeman George Turner in May 1928. Police confirm a drive by report but dispute Turner’s identity while fingerprints link Moore to the case.
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Fort Worth
Purleeman
George Turner
Tenola Moore
Caieaga
Willias Turner
Uegta
Ciicagy
Theaent Moore
Hurrau Hee
USS Cleveland to Visit Port Arthur for Legion Meet
USS Cleveland docks at Port Arthur from August 2 to 24 for American Legion events. The ship carries 6 officers and 44 enlisted men, with 100 marines and bluejackets aboard for the grand parade down Port Arthur’s main street on August 27. Captain E Frederick commands the contingent, joining Tenax extennaires in the festivities.
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USS
Cleveland
Port Arthur
Legion
AL Eruiner
Han Ter
Armiican Legion
Maer
Eit
E. Frederick
San Antonio Couple to Celebrate Golden Wedding Friday
San Antonio Mr and Mrs Thomas IL Abbott Sr of 328 Adams Street will celebrate their golden anniversary marking 50 years of marriage. Mrs Abbott was born in San Antonio and Mr Abbott arrived in 1875. He served in the old volunteer fire department and was foreman of Clisajon hose company No 4. They have five children: Joseph in Chipley Florida Oliver in Karnes City Captain Q B Abbott of Fork Sam Houston TH Abbott and Dr Frank Abbott and Mrs L J Tolle of this city.
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Thomas IL. Abbott Sr
Adama Street
Abbott
San Antonio
Clisajon Hose Company
Joseph Abbott
Chipley
Florida
Oliver Abbott
Karnes City
Q. B. Abbott
Fork
Sam Hayston
Frank Abbott
L. J. Tolle
San Antonio delays annexation ordinance into next week
Mayor C. M. Chambers announced that the city commission will delay action on the annexation ordinance for another week. The legal department will study irregular boundary lines and determine which property fragments may or may not be included, with the city attorney to deliver an opinion on potential procedural issues.
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San Antonio
C. M. Chambers
Legal Department
Mexican Local Passport Law Withdrawn in Laredo
Aug 1 Laredo report that the new Mexican immigration rule requiring border city citizens to show a passport to enter Mexico has been withdrawn. About 3200 Laredo officials had obtained city passports. Matias de Llano, president of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, said passports are no longer needed and tourists may enter freely. The law is expected to take effect again at the start of the year.
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Laredo
Mexico
Matias de Llano
Kelly Driver Held on Ligour Count
Kelly Driver was held on a liquor charge after an incident involving an automobile while he was intoxicated. Cllran W. Gibson filed the case before Justice L. FP. Doltz. Driver was released on bond of $200.
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Cllran W. Gibson
Kelly Field
Deuce L
Doltz
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Minnwanella
Mfinn
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Saia
ST. Louis
LA Salle
Ge. Louis
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Wonder
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