Mysterious Phone Call Clue in Los Angeles Kidnapping Case
A chaotic report details a kidnapping inquiry centered on Miss Bowman of Los Angeles. A telegraph payment of 860 dollars linked to a San Antonio trip is tied to Nellie Moore and Mrs. Moore, with suspects believed to have held Bowman at a tourist camp on Concepeing Road. Western Union traced drafts and a sedan car signals, while police seek the abductors who are holding Bowman and the funds.
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Zanesville
Ohio
San Antonio
Nellie Moore
A. Hopkins
Telegraph Office
Carl
Hopkins
Western Union
Moore
CSMP
Enum
Miss Bowman
Will Rogers Train Misadventures Reach No Wine Locale
Dispatches from Celaya Guanajuato recount the escapades of wingers aboard President Calles special train as they press through Northern Mexico. A staff member is asked about wine and replies in Spanish no wine. observers joke the train should return to Wells.
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Mexico
Calles
Celaya
Guanajuato
Bombing at Ottawa school scenes fatal near miss
A dynamite explosion at a Ottawa school injured a woman and led to charges against Hiram Reed and Jay Teed. Reed, held on intent to kill and related counts, described a plan forming over months. The blast tore through a stove area as a teacher near death faced the danger.
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Ottawa
Dee
Tolan Bradford
Mir Riszeto
Reed
Sfivers
Miks Bradford
Hlute
Lola Beearon
Industrial and cultural notes on Hoover era prosperity and music
The excerpt surveys economic optimism under Hoover, praising his leadership and wage levels while noting industrial growth and music trends. It discusses the shift from a failed business to a new giant enterprise, praises energy and sincerity, and contrasts global progress with domestic prosperity and industrial warfare. It mentions Red Hot Mamma and jazz as cultural touchpoints, and questions international rail and communications systems.
Suspect hunted in check fraud case at state bank
A fugitive believed to be coding for Antonia allegedly passed worthless checks at the State Bank of Bhigharmton, New York, and was tracked by police on Saturday at the request of the Retail Merchants Association. A regular meeting was held that Saturday night at the Gynter Hotel.
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Aman
Antonia
Bhigharmton
N. Yo
Te Netail
Wil
Gynter Hotel
Mexico 1928 Secret Expenditures Claim Fifty Thousand
Article reports on secret executive expenditures authorized by President Calles through Arturo Elias in New York. It cites a pay order for 150000 dollars for Teachtish propaganda and 130000 for other aims, charged to secret expenditures with no receipts. Mentions 1928 context and ongoing church state clashes.
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Citten
Mexico
New York
Arturo M. Elias
C. C
Presidency of the Republic
Teachtish Proganda
DB. F
L. Montes DE Oca
Calles
Arturo M. Efias
Church
Etita
Meziem
National Palace
D. F
P. Elias Calles
Blame Game Blamed On Oil Firms In 1926 Mexican Letter
A June 23 1926 letter alleging American oil firms funded revolutionary plots against Mexico outlines claims from Hearst papers. It cites secret agents watching oil offices and asserts no evidence exists of a funded revolt, while detailing purported meetings of Standard Oil Sinclair Internationsal and Hessteca Petroleum executives to raise 5 090 000 dollars to foment instability in Mexico over church closures.
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Elias
Hearst
United States
Heaver
Bliss
Thas
New York
Jane
Senor
Plutarca Elias Caltes
Mexican Republic
Mexico
D. F
Nalure
Acc
Guy Stevens
Association of Petroleum Producers
Association
Standard Oil Company
Sinclair Oil Company
Internationsal Company
Hessteca Petroleum Compmnny
Declared Havoy In Washington Aims to Influence Conference
The document notes Stevens informing attendees that a revolutionary group is present in the city awaiting conference results. It reports opposition from Tae ternational and Sinclair, with Standard Oil Huasteen and Transcontinental accepting, tied to backing by three companies and a prestige reader facing the Mexican government. A deferral of a definite decision follows a later meeting.
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Stevens
Association
Washington
Shermisthen
Taeternational
Sinclair
Standard Oil
Huasteen
Transcontinental
Revolufut
Pelente
Mexico City
Edroleum
Pro-Mexican Propaganda Payments Document Translation
Translation of 1926 1927 documents shows secret expenditure orders in Mexico News agency style. It details forwarding expedients without receipts and pay warrants to fund lectures and propaganda in New York for pro Mexican causes. Names redacted but references include Chief of Israelitish Propaganda and Arturo Elias.
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Hearst
Congress
Controller’s Department
Presidency of the Republic
Mexico
New York
Sufragio Efectivo No-Reeleccion Mexico
D. F
L. Montes DE
Political tensions rise over Mexico City church closures
A coded 1957 letter reveals fears that priests in Mexico City push fanaticism to destabilize the government and impact U.S. opinion. exchanges discuss sending an envoy and concerns over revelations via Hearst papers amid ongoing religious and political strain.
Spy at Stevens Office Amid Catholic Alliance Talk
A confidential letter discusses placing a spy at Stevens' office to uncover Catholic ties with Mexican financiers and petroleum interests. It warns of potential violence at Catholic churches and urges peaceful resolution while preparing to counter anti government agitation in Mexico.
Kid Bandits Slug A Man On West Nuera Street
A man was attacked in the 100 block of West Nuera Street by two youths estimated at 12 to 18 years old. He was struck on the head, dazed, and wandered before understanding what happened. The incident was reported to police early Saturday.
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Phillips
Nicks
West Nuera Street
Phillipa
Russia Seeks ARNG Action On Disarmament Plan
Maxim Litvinov leads Russian delegation urging action on a preparatory disarmament commission. He states the next meeting is planned for January 10 to advance talks under the League of Nations framework.
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Dend
Japanese Bride Slays Husband Then Kills Self in Cal
A Japanese woman, 24, hired her husband and then killed him before taking her own life. The note left by the bride pleads forgiveness and cites guilt over a failed cleaning task prior to the fatal act. The tumultuous incident occurred in a San Pedro area setting, with authorities investigating the motive and sequence.
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San Peurq
Cal
Misaa Kakimoto
Ex Reformitory Lad Rohs Gas Man
A former reform school inmate was arrested after a station lunch night robbery. The attendant, Al Spurl, operator of a TiMing eration of $48, was held up at his station.
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Reformatory
Fort Worth
Ter
More Cruisers Will Be Asked of Coming Congress
The administration plans to urge Congress to authorize additions to the navy's cruiser fleet. Several older vessels are considered past usefulness and should be replaced. Congress has already authorized eight first class cruisers, with more needed to reach the navy's planned tonnage. The Navy Department supports a five year program of six cruisers annually.
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Congress
Washington, der. J
Copsminuion
Navy
United States
General Board of the Navy
Budget Bureau
Suspect Caught After Robbery of Ill Man in Hospital
Detec tives Garland Tate and Capt Owen W Kilday identified a man as an escaped Houston prisoner after his arrest for robbing Roy Butler an ill San Antonio resident. The suspect allegedly took 240 dollars from Butler who now lives in Oklahoma and fled in Butler’s auto last September. The abandoned car was found on a country road as officers pursued the thief.
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Roy Butler
San Antonio
Houston
Garland
Tate
Owen W. Kilday
Buran
Buller
Oklahoma
San
Pepper Thrower Arrested After Eyewound Incident
A diminutive San Antonio man was arrested on a Saturday after peppering his alleged opponent in the eye. He claimed the other threatened to pent him up. The incident left the target with unspecified injuries and sparked a police response.
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San Antonio
Army F BEL C A from invites service men to dance
Miss Billie Hargeson will be wedding at the deorlorls service in the lobby after a musical program in the Army F BEL C A from to D. Saturdar. Military men are invited to attend the dance from to 56 p.m.
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Army
BEL C
Aineo
Billie Hargeson
Fokker Tarts Flight 10 Nicaragua Dispatch
MIAMI Florida December 3 Flight 10 of the Fokker triplane departed from Miami bound for Nicaragua to deliver the aircraft to Marine Corps officers. Conditions at takeoff reported perfect with a 4000 foot runway precited ascent. Major Brainerd assisted at controls as the crew aimed for Havana with a planned two hour closure over the Gulf.
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Miamy
Fla
Dac
Ky HY
Drsigsrd
United States
Marite Corns Aviation Forces
M. T. Skeyaed
Pligt
Anil
ML Winchester
Buatern Staadaed Cie
Marine Corps
Plann
Tela
Honduras
Havanawaeh
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