Murders and graft probes surge in New York
Reports detail two murder claims tied to the Rosenthal case and a widening graft inquiry. Coroner's physician testifies Rosenthal was shot twice from the same caliber. Federal agents target vice rings, police graft, and disorderly houses as prosecutors pursue immunity maneuvers.
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Rosenthal
Becker
Sam Scepps
Buffalo
Whitman
Rose
Wallon
Webber
Shepps
Gaynor
Henry H. Curran
Eldermanic
Curran
Waldo
Hayes
Grand Jury
New York
Department of Justice
Bureau of Investigation
Department
New York State
Thomas Coupe
Elks Club
William Shapiro
Dago Frank Cirofiel
W. J. Burtis
Bridgy Webber
Jack Rose
San Antonio Key Rate May Drop After Improvements
The Texas state insurance board has not received an application from San Antonio for a key rate reduction. Insurance chief actuary C. B. Roulet must certify improvements to reduce deficiencies before the board can act. If no application is filed, the board will consider the matter upon receipt of one.
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Austin
Tex
State Insurance Board
San Antonio
Wallace Inglish
C. B. Roulet
Dallas
Cotton Suffering in Sutherland Springs As Rain Brings Hope
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS Tex Aug 17 A light shower yesterday and another today bring limited rainfall about one quarter inch. Rain aided by small hail risk but little damage. Cotton badly needs moisture to avoid loss of top crop as picking progresses and gins run full. Local gin plant near completion with corn harvest ongoing and prices around 55 to 65 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland Springs
Tex
Springs Gin Company
Americans appeal for aid over unsafe Tomil mining camps
Mrs. J. D. Underwood of San Antonio appeals to the U S government for protection of Americans in the Tomil mining district of Sinaloa Mexico. She says despite a Mexican government bulletin promising protection and the appointment of General Delgado the Americans remain at risk from local disaffection and banded labor groups. English and American interests in larger mining centers along the Sinaloa Sonora border are highlighted.
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Tominil
Sinaloa
J. D. Underwood
San Antonio
United States
Underwood
Colquitt
Delgado
Tommnil
Tonolon
Sonora
Conley’s Gamemess Shown in Battle
In a bout at Vernon arena Frank Conley gave a display of gameness that drew praise after referee Eyton ruled Harry Thomas the winner in the twentieth round. Conley, nearly knocked out several times, stayed upright and fought on, while Thomas built and held a clear lead through the fight. Thomas weighed around 130 pounds. Conley weighed 122 pounds for the contest that featured a determined exchanges and heavy body work.
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Los Angeles
Charles Eyton
Harry Thomas
Frankie Conley
Byron
Vernon Arena
Conley
Thomas
University President to Back Wilson in Indiana Vote
Dr. Horace Ellis president of Vincennes University says he cannot support Taft due to wavering nor Roosevelt for egotism and will vote for Wilson. He offers his services to the Democratic committee to help stamp Indiana for Wilson and Marshall.
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Vincennes
Ind
Horace Ellis
Vincennes University
Taft
Roosevelt
Wilson
Ellis
Democratic
Marshall
Statue of Stephen F. Austin Approved for Capitol Grounds
Pompeo Coppini has completed a ten foot bronze statue of Stephen F. Austin. Approved by Governor Colquitt and a dedicated committee, it may be placed in Austin or on the capitol grounds near Austin's grave. The work honors a Texas hero linked with Bowie Crockett and Houston.
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Pompeo Coppini
San Antonio
Stephen F. Austin
Colquitt
Austin
Capitol
Mr. Austin
Alamo
Texas
Washington
Bowie, Crockett
Houston
Branch Archer
Mexico
Republic of Texas
Sam Houston
Meade duo completes 7500 mile West Coast trip in Packard
A. E. and E. D. Meade drove a Packard Roadster from Greenwich Connecticut to Seattle after a 7500 mile journey via New York Philadelphia Wheeling Columbus Indianapolis St Louis Kansas City Denver Pueblo and three more western stops. They praised Goodyear tires and the Pacific Highway Association for road improvements. They plan a northerly return via Spokane Minneapolis Chicago and New York.
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A. E
E. D. Meade
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Seattle
Greenwich
Conn
New York
Philadelphia
Alleghanies
Wheeling
W. Va
Columbus
Meades
Indianapolis
Illinois
St. Louis
Kansas City
Colorado Springs
Spokane
Snoqualmie Pass
Minneapolis
Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
Syracuse
Club Elects New Officers for San Benito Year
In San Benito Texas the San Benito Commercial Club directors elected Ike McFadden as president P R Foley as vice president and J A Graham as secretary for the coming year The prior year’s officers were Allen Heywood president Ike McFadden vice president and J A Graham secretary Also in Jourdanton Texas the third annual trades day is set for August 26 with an entertainment program and a ball game in the afternoon.
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San Benito
Tex
The
San Benito Commercial Club
Ike McFadden
P. R. Foley
J. A. Graham
Allen Heywood
Presient
Jourdanton
Warrants Ready for City Suppliers in San Antonio
Warrants totaling 12 383 34 dollars are prepared for distribution at the office of Auditor Hummel for merchants and others who supplied material or performed services for the city of San Antonio in July. They were authorized by the last city council meeting and signed by Acting Mayor Richter on Saturday.
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San Antonio
Hummel
Richter
Man Killed After Quarrel on Concepcion Avenue
Police believe the Mexican suspect in the killing has fled the city after Tear In was shot three times following a quarrel on Concepcion avenue East End. He died en route to City hospital as officers search for the gunman.
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Tearin
Concepcion Avenue
East End
Pendleton Wedding Plans in Boston August Twenty First
Pendleton of Boston Mass will wed at the bride’s home in Boston on August 21. After a brief honeymoon they will return to San Antonio to establish their home in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Casper Helnan
San Antonio
Louise Genevieve
Pendleton
Mass
Incurable Patients Won't Be Treated At Tuberculosis Colony
State Health Officer Stein and the anti tuberculosis commission will accept only curable patients at the Carlsbad colony in Tom Green County. With about 60 patients and 100 bed capacity, officials prioritize those with a good chance of recovery and curb admissions from counties with widespread TB. Frank H Bushick visited to discuss expansion plans for the facility. The Maldive archipelago in the Indian Ocean is described, noting fourteen thousand coral islands, most low and ring shaped atolls with lagoons and occasional isolated ring islands.
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Austin
Tex
Stein
Anti-Tuberculosis Commission
Carlsbad
Tom Green County
Frank H. Bushick
Steiner
Maldive
Indian Ocean
Hindustan
Daring Jewel Robbery Suspect Sails to Lisbon Landing Blocked
In Paris a major jewel theft case unfolds as a Royal Mail ship nears Lisbon. A German suspect believed aboard faces a ship search to seize the $180,000 loot from Senor de Mier former Mexican minister to France. An accomplice, possibly a woman, feared by English police. A separate note reports Austin forming a $150,000 ice and cold storage company with Del Walker Dr Walker and John B. Pearson as incorporators.
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Paris
Lisbon
Senor de Mier
Mexico
France
de Mier
Victor Hugo
Neuilly Sur Seine
Diaz
Europe
Hand
Crowg
New Ice Company
Austin
Tex
del Walker
Dr. Walker
John B. Pearson
County commissioners raise tax rate to cover bond issue
In Gonzales Texas on August 17 the commissioners court set a higher tax rate to meet interest and sinking fund obligations for a $150000 bond issue aimed at repurposing a gin. The move increases the rate by about 62.3 cents over last year to fund the debt.
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Gonzales
Tex
Commissioners’ Court
Nec
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Harry Wallon
Insurance Board
Coppini
Indiana
Rumitact
Natalia
Medina Valley Irrigation Company
Swearingen-Mcgraw
San Antonio Human Society
George T. Borsford
Fred Davison
Hicks
Electric Park
Bexar County Humane Society
Mackay Building
M. Collins
Bond & Co
Buster
Nodland
Drs. Garring & Hatcher
Gunter
Travis Club
Isabel Spellessey
Thomas Spellessey
Sisters of the Divine Providence
St. Clare
Dr. Shropshire
Moore Building
Dr. Bliem
Kohr
Park
A. Tearin
Ranger Girls
Friedman
Talcott Electric Company
Navarro
College Street
Wigwam
C. E. Tinkham
Jos
Hahn, Grocer
S. Alamo St
Martinez Social Club Hall
Pike Theater
Roxana Gunter
Houston Street
F. M. Hicks
Nice Orchestra
Kansas City Produce Co
Clarke Printing Co
Hahn's Grocery
S. Alamo
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