Wounded S A Man Routs Armed Bandit In Night Attack
John Senna of 424 Ferrisi avenue and his wife were attacked on South Finzes street as a bandit forced them into their car. Senna fought back, slashing at the assailant with a knife. the bandit fled but police report they have the weapon and pursue an arrest. The incident occurred late at night, with the victim’s injuries described as head and face wounds. A separate note mentions a girl attack death complicating the hunt for the boy slayers.
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John Senna
Ferrisi Avenue
Finzes
Scence
Mee
Ti. P.m
Joe
Auto Driver Held After Frightful Sunday Crash
An unidentified man was brought to Robert B. Green Hospital in semi conscious condition after a hit and run near Guadalupe Road, seventeen miles out. The driver of the car involved is in custody, while police investigate the accident and the victim’s injuries.
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Robert B. Green Hospital
Gudebra Road
Pastersby
San Antonio Tet
Rede
National Fire Arms Conference Urged by Attorney General
Buffalo August 2 41 Attorney General Albert Ottinger of New York urged a national conference of governors to develop a uniform firearms registration system. He spoke at the opening section of the annual convention of the National Association of Attorneys General.
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National Fire Arms
Buffalo
N. T
Cotlage
Albert Qttinger
New York State
National Association of Attarvesetieneral
Thief Steals Watch and Cash in Home Burglary
Benjamin Geene reports a burglary at 4 North Flores Street and 424 Gofind Street where a thief took a wristwatch and $19 in cash from his trousers while he slept. Rosa told officers about the break in and the incident occurred Monday.
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Benjamin Geene
North Flores Streen
Des Rosa
Go- Find Street
Arm Expert Visits Mrally in Texas County Farm Agents Talk
R.ow Persone an agriculture agent from Tetss county farm agents spoke in Sac Antonio Monday about agricultural conditions with Farm Agent Freddy Malis. The county's agricultures program for the coming year was discussed by the agents.
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R.ow. Persone
Tetss County
Sac Antonia
Freddy. Malis
To Ageols
Gymnasium Progress At St Marys School Named For Pastanola
Work on the new Alumni Cartanola St Marys Gymnasium began Monday after groundbreaking ceremonies Sunday. Over 1600 attended as Rev Alfred H Tighe of the university community turned the first dirt. The gym will be a memorial to the late Al Tons Pastanola. Cost about 150. com spaney.
Kilday to Attend Sleuth Convention
Jef Kilday, identification expert for the Sin Astonia police department, will travel from Memphis to participate in an international identification convention hosted by the Bu Frau expert association. The event gathers forensic and identification professionals to share methods and case studies.
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Kilday
Omen -Kilday
Sin Astonia Police Department
Jef
Sundervishe
Memphis
Firemen Respond to Sixth False Alarm in City
Fire Chief states firefighters answered six false alarms this shift while locating no blaze or smoke. The crew checked code boxes and equipment, reporting no injuries or damage as units returned to quarters.
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Rran
Cate
Philmetta
Thief snatches jewels and fountain pen in entry window
A resident on Fulton Avenue reported to police that a thief climbed through a rear window and stole jewelry, a fountain pen, and a fair amount of cash. The incident was logged Monday with details including the location and items taken.
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Yoo
Fulton Avenue
National Essay Contest Award Won by Miss Willard
Miss Mary Louise Willard of Belton receives an $800 prize check from the National Chemical Society for a national essay contest. The award honors her Texas Women's Oratorical Contest performances at Baylor College and highlights her standing in state educational circles.
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Mary Louies Willard
National Chemical Society
Mary Louise ‘Willard
Mire
T. WW. Willard
National Chemcal Society
Sis Francis Garvan
Dewmork
Iss Willard
Bssler College
Belton
Teachers Library Gets New Books At Canyon College
The Weeterns State Teachers College library in Canyon received five new volumes, some published as early as 1811. The books were donated by Dr. J. H. McNeil of Trenton in memory of his sister Miss Moun McNeil, who had lived in Canyon since 1903.
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Jeggos Tuamonel News
Seca
Canyon
Weeterns State ‘Teachers College
J. H. McNeil
Trenton
Moun McNeil
West Texas Expands Telephone Service, Data Show
Abilene Texas and West Texas show rapid growth in telephone service. Data indicate half the year’s expansion occurred in West Texas as oil development spurs demand and investment in communications infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Tex
Ace
Texas
Man Jailed After Brass Knuckles Found in Suspect
A man complained to officers after learning another man visited his wife. Detective Barry found a pair of brass knuckles on him and held him for investigation into a recent robbery connected to Dr. I. B. Hill’s home.
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Barry
Pugilistic Strain Lands Boy in Jail
A youth involved in a violent incident was jailed Monday after a confrontation with Officer A. Sufinay. The suspect resisted questioning and caused concern, leading to his arrest and removal to the second floor holding area.
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A. Sufinay
It Was Home Brew Instead of Holdup On Tunnel Street
Ruth Clayton was granted divorce after testifying her husband beat her, giving a black eye monthly. Officer Hobbs responded to reports on Tunnel Street. the account notes misheard events and a case involving alleged abuse and a divorce proceeding.
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Bill Hobbs
Tinnnel Street
Paul
Mian
Ruth Clayton
Providence Police Arrest Suspects in Double Killing
Evansville hospital death of Miss Pauline DeArmon after an attack tied to the murder of 21 year old Fred Russell. Six Providence residents held, including Claude Jobe Ethel Stevens Joe Howard Harvey Hesnaldy Homer Winstead. Authorities say robbery motive and staged scene near old Lair grounds. The couple were found with Russell shot and beaten, DeArmon beaten and gagged with clothing stripped.
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Providence
Evaneville
Pauline
Armon
Fred Russell
DeArmon
Patty
Russell
Lair
Evansville
Dixon
Here
AME
Esterday
Claude
Jobe
Ethel Stevens
Joe Howard
Haviand Hesnaldy
Homer Winstead
Winstead
Heyward
Ruscell
Miss DeArmon
Buss de Armon
Younty
Dizontedax
Horn
Mise de Arman
W Ho
Escaped Prisoner Captured in 8 A
An escaped prisoner from Ridge farm was arrested Monday on El Paso Street and will be returned to serve a two year burglary sentence. Officers recovered a large pack a bunch of keys and a jimmy in his possession.
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Auins
By Ridge Farm
el Pasy Street
Jimmy
Lindbergh Plans Flight From SCY To Moines
Lindbergh departed from Sioux City this morning en route to Des Moines, aiming to board the Spirit of St. Louis for a flight to Minneapolis. The trip reflects ongoing aviation plans as the famed pilot travels between SCY and nearby cities.
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Lindbergh
Scy
Town
Iack
Sioux City
Mo Pac Workman Injured in Accident at Snaniers Yard
McGarvity 25, of Blisseum M rail road, employed at Sara Ltosa hospital, was injured Monday when a leg wound from an accident allowed hospital treatment.
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Mo. Pac
Bf, McGarvity
Snaniers Ayenur
Blisseum
M'railroad
Sara Ltosa Hospital
Three Spring Suits Taken by Burglar In Covert Theft
A San Antonio thief broke open a back window at Enion Clothing Company and stole three spring suits. Police report that a man named Anita and two others were involved, with the incident occurring Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Clottie
Lady Love
Anita
Enion Clothing Company
Monlay
Governor Opens Race as Campaign HQs Announced
New Orleans reports Governor C. B. Bimpson will open his race for election from his birthplace in Washington and Bt. Landry parish with campaign headquarters announced, marking the start of the bid.
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AFI
C. B. Bimpson
Washington
Landry Parish
Hae
Berlin Hotel Workers Tip Controversy Sparks Fraud Charge
In Berlin in August news reports allege European hotels commonly add a 10 percent service charge. Lawyer Spart Flagwat declares he will file fraud charges against several hotels for not distributing the tip to employees.
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Berlin
Spart Flagwat
Speed Cops Go Idle in San Antonio Dress Change
City Attorneys say speeding arrests will pause as motorcycle officers switch from blue to gray uniforms. Acting Major Phil Wright orders deployment cutbacks to meet state dress rules. Attorneys decline to name themselves.
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Sam Antonio
Phil Wright
Ugla
Chest Asks For Pledges In September Campaign
F H Burleson executive secretary urged San Antonians to pay August and September pledges promptly. Checks have come from as far as England, reflecting a usual falloff in payments at this time. The chest hopes this year the September budget for its thirty three member agencies can be fully satisfied.
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England
F. H. Burleson
San Antonians
Burleson
Parrot Refuses to Testify Instead of Standing Trial
Residents on Tialfas Street complain a parrot named Christophe disrupted sleep by screaming. Officer William Gurstoph tried to coax the bird to testify but the parrot refused to vocalize, leaving it perched as complaints persisted.
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William Gurstoph
Hitasett
Tialfas Street
Christoph
Plane Oklahoma on way to Texas from San Diego crash detour
Plane Oklahoma with aviator Dennett Griffin aboard departed from Stockwell Field at 7 20 p m bound for El Paso Texas but motor trouble forced a detention in San Diego delaying the flight for several hours.
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Oklahoma
Texas
San Diego
Calif
Dennett Griffin
Lele Hight
Stockwell Field
el Paso
Griffin
Electrician Dies at Plant After Contact With Wires
Jester C. Conk, 25, was electrocuted while working at an electric processing plant in Heymoen. The accident occurred Thursday when he made contact with live wires, marking yet another fatality at the facility within a year.
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Heymoen
Jester C. Conk
Hoda
Kavondana
Woodlawn Lake Fire Extinguishes Grass Fire
A small grass fire behind Woodlawn Lake was extinguished early Monday by fire units. Travis County property valuations for 1927 reached 44,310,000 dollars, compared with 343,208,92 for the prior year, with taxes for the year listed near 717,183 dollars and other figures noted.
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Woodlawn Lake Five
Woodlawn Lake
Atstin
Travis County
Hill Matricide Threat Looms as Arrest Expected
Aug 29 Ill Miss Esther Hamlin questioned as authorities seek 21 year old suspect associated with the Hill killing. Police describe forged checks and motive tied to gambling losses. The case follows the murder of Mrs Sliza Hill found buried in their home basement with a bullet wound.
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Birbatos
Ill
Harry Hill
LaSale
Tsang
Thoice
Valentine
Nub
Esther Hamlin
T. GC Hill
Bieator
Hull
Bill
Sliza
Young
Carrillo to Speak Before National Railway Meeting
Alejandro Carrillo, Mexican consul general in San Antonio, is invited to address the National Association of Railways and Utilities Commissioners in Dallas. The program also includes an invitation to Mr. Cabrera, VP and GM of the Mexican National Railways, on the topic of international cooperation with Mexico and fostering goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Reilroads and Utilities Commissioners
Clarence BH. Gilmore
Texas Railroad Commission
Alejandro Carrillo
Cansal General
San Antonio
Dalles
Del
Garrislo
Mexico
Cabrera
Mexican National Railways
Houston D C to Join South Texas Body
Ray Leeman of the South Peras Chamber of Commerce visited Houston to affiliate the Houston Chamber with the South Texas organization. He is expected back in San Antonio about the middle of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston D.C
South Texas
Ray Leeman
South Peras Chamber of Commerce
Houston
Monley
Houston Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
City Purchases 78 Locks For City Hall
San Antonio officials ordered 78 bronco locks at 17 dollars each for the new city hall. The purchase shows the city aiming to secure every office with standardized hardware.
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City Hall
San Antonio
Farmers of Bexar Ginning 2723 Bales to Date
Bexar county farmers had 2723 bales of cotton ginned through August 18, with a year ago tally of 650 bales. C T Pridgen of the commerce department reports the county’s crop so far around 10,000 bales, while last year’s total neared 21,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar
Bexar County
Ccutton
C. T. Pridgell
Department of Commerce
Wounding Report From Sunday Altercation
A. Hospital records indicate 24 year old victim A. Ramm of MacDonna arrived at Robert B. Green with a bullet wound to the right shoulder. Precinct 3 officer Magnus stated the injury occurred during a Sunday altercation.
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A. Hospital
S&t Ramm
MacDonna
Robert B. Green Hisvitel Mendes
A, Magnus
Precinct 3
Cation
Ames Plane Vision Stirs Parley Tour Report
An inspection flight linked to a congressional visit spurred activity in Texas. Prook conducts a tour of dosing facilities as Army ramps await arrival in San Antonio on Monday afternoon. A transport plane scheduled to pass Fort Clark and arrive at Earle Pass is referenced in messages from the Eighth Corps area.
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el Paso
WF. Prook
San Antonio
James
Fort Clark
Earle
Eighth Corps
Arca
Cameron Plans Concrete Road From Barreda To Point Isabel
Cameron county officials announce a concrete highway project from Barreda to Point Isabel with an estimated cost around 760000 dollars. The plan outlines building a durable roadway connection to improve transport and regional access.
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Cameron
Cigmacrok
Barreda
Point Isabel
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