Jail death by own action at county jail shocks town
Daniel Sanchez a 14 year old juvenile, allegedly hanged himself with a makeshift rope in his cell at Salt en County Jail. turnkey Pete Ochoa found him, cut him down, and he was rushed to Robert B Green hospital where doctors ordered bed rest. Authorities hold Sanchez for investigation and verify his birth records amid conflicting ages.
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War Powers Bill Grants Emergency Authority Across Empire
A wartime measures bill presented to parliament grants the king sweeping powers to issue decrees with the force of law. It allows government takeover of property excluding land, entry and search of premises, fresh orders by the secretary of State, and amendment or set aside of acts by decree. It enables secret hearings, severe penalties for violations, and potential application to colonies and foreign territories under royal jurisdiction.
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Financial Central
Sisters Injured in City Intersection Mishap
Two sisters, Beatrica Montes age 13 and Caroline Montes age 15, were treated at Robert B. Green hospital for head and body lacerations after an accident at the Fordshave Hue and South Flores street intersection on Thursday. Both youths reside at 1105 Ripford Street.
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Caroline Montes
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Traffic post with ITV open in San Antonio discussed
City council debated hiring a qualified traffic engineer for San Antonio. John Cape, chairman of the traffic safety commission, asked for funding for the officer. Police Chief Ray Ashworth said the WPA traffic survey requires a city engineer in charge, and Maverick noted the council could approve the safety commission recommendation but must authorize the engineer’s employment.
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Traffi Safety Commission
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Ray Ashworth
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War Risk Insurance Rates Skyrocket
War risk insurance rates rose sharply as marine underwriters in New York and London reacted to the alarming foreign situation. The steepest increases were for ships bound for ports in the Mediterranean, Black, and Baltic seas, with rises up to five hundred percent in some cases.
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Foreign Area in Shanghai Japan Goal
Aug 24 Shanghai reports claim six thousand Japanese troops landed in the area to prepare for action against the international settlement held by about five thousand Allied soldiers. Reports say timing tied to rice blockade plans and shifts in Japanese policy following Moscow pact.
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Wrecker law adopted by council in Antonia
An ordinance regulating wreckers in Anton ia was adopted by the council Thursday It makes it unlawful for wreckers to follow ambulances at police calls to wrecks without observing traffic ordinances It creates a safety zone at accident scenes into which wreckers may not enter without police consent while investigations continue Police may impound cars for evidence and hold them as needed The ordinance provides licensing for wreckers with a $25 per operator fee It allows cancellation of permits for negligent operation on proof of three violations or bribery of an officer After cancellation no new permits for three months Names of licensed operators will be kept by the police chief Rotation will assign wreckers to haul vehicles after each wreck The ordinance notes that the car owner has the right to...
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Corporation Court
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Weather summary for San Antonio and Texas regions
Partly cloudy conditions with variable winds and temperature readings across San Antonio and nearby areas. Daily highs near 98 degrees, lows around 74, with subsequent humidity and precipitation figures, moon phase at full, and a broad list of station observations including Albuquequerque to Wilmington and multiple Texan locales.
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West Texas
Bankhead Willing to Be Favorite Son
Alabama's William B Bankhead speaker of the national House of Representatives spoke to the state legislature and offered to be the Democratic presidential nominee only if a majority of primary voters favor him He pledged Alabama's 22 delegates to the national convention if the voters support him.
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Demonstration on Fire Hazards for Public School Custodians
About 150 public school janitors and building custodians were instructed to attend a fire hazard elimination demonstration at 8 p m Thursday in the municipal auditorium. G M Kintz of the safety division of the bureau of mines will direct the program and may select any company to illustrate. Wreckers are barred from visiting wrecks without operator information via police radio. Towing in city limits costs up to 3 dollars, with extra charges for ditch pulls or repairs. Permits must be secured from the license and dues collector, with appeals to the city council if permits are challenged. Violations carry a 200 dollar fine.
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Bureau of Mines
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Licoise
Cut in Milk Price Sought by San Antonio Creameries
San Antonio creamers urged a cut in milk prices citing a sharp drop in demand after a prior increase. Knowlton's creamery reported one of the steepest sales declines in years while production rose, creating a surplus. Producers were asked to vote 5 to 4 on keeping current prices or reverting to former levels.
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Knowlton Creamery
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Ed Mechler to retire after 29 years with San Antonio Fire Department
Fireman Ed Mechler will retire September 1 at age 51 after 29 years of service with the San Antonio Fire Department. He ends on half pay at $100 a month and lives at 2819 Guada Wipe Street. He advanced from relief man to engineer, lieutenant, and district chief.
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