Money, morals, and the soul in a crazy money world
Arthur Brisbane muses on public confidence in money and Roosevelt era policy, cites German financial craft, Jeffersonian views on taxation, and gold pricing anomalies. A wild tangent explores wealth, crime cases, and a speculative zombie-like revival tale, ending with questions on the soul after death.
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Miami
Fla
Germany
Roosevelt
United States
Gem
Welgis
Doctor Shot to Death by Woman in Los Angeles
Los Angeles report says Mia Ira May Rhodes, a wealthy widow, shot and killed Dr. Gronae Hilnter, a noted nervous system specialist, amid derision over alleged hypnotic cures claimed for her children. Police investigation underway.
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Los Angeles
Phy Alclen
Mia
Ira May Rhodes
Grorae
Hilnter
Post Office Site Fight Spurs Lease Cancelation in San Antonio
San Antonio officials debated post office location as a treasury order canceled a lease on a parking lot portion near North Alamo Street. The action clears the site for possible federal building funds while Mayor Quin maintains neutrality amid committee efforts to sway opinion about moving the post office from the old courthouse area.
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San Antonio
Treasury Department
Hull
Tan Present
Alte
Alamo Street
J. W. Blunt
P. G. Lucas
R. C. Sherwood
Procurement Department
Bexar County
K. Quin
Washington
Jack Neal
J. J. Beretta
B. J. Altgelt
PWA &T
Plaza Hotel
Quin
Ubut
Quinn
Altgelt
Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy Friday night and Saturday with notably colder air Friday night. Lows near 60 Friday, highs near 80 Saturday. Light to moderate variable winds, mainly southerly. Thursday high around 82, Friday low around 64, Friday high near 80. East Texas fair with cloudy towns and a cooler northeast center on Friday night.
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San Antonio
Enat Texas
Pardoned editor drinks toast to F D R in Baltimore
George R. Dale Munrle Indiana fighting editor mayor toasted Roosevelt's pardon on a liquor conspiracy conviction. He held milk and a br'nham cracker while praising the president’s clemency. Dale hoped Massey also receive consideration in the case with Rita and others while serving 18 months in federal custody.
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Baltimore
George R. Dale
Munrle
Ind
Roosevelt
Dale
Massey
Temperatures Near Summer Levels Across Texas Area
Temperatures remained near summer levels with no rain in sight. San Antonio and Southwest Texas faced dry spell as readings dipped to around 40 degrees Saturday morning and climbed to highs near 89. East Texas forecast shows partly cloudy to unsettled conditions with generally fair weather elsewhere.
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8.A
San Ansonto
Southwest Texas
East Texas
Comedian Rubin Ordered to Pay Alimony
Los Angeles report states Benny Rubin film star must pay his wife $199 monthly until final divorce action. She sought $1000 monthly for herself and 4 year old Lilla Bul as Rubin claims income of $500 weekly with only two weeks of guaranteed work ahead. Superior court judge ordered the $199 monthly support yesterday.
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Los Angeles
Benny Rubin
Rubin
Lilla Bul
Bandits Loot Safe in Jewelry Store
In Bryan Texas on December 15 three men forced jeweler Caldwell to open the safe and robbed cash, diamonds, and jewelry. Caldwell and his wife were later released and walked to a fishing resort 15 miles east, where they alerted officers.
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Bryan
Texas
Caldwell
Bryan Jeweler
Foray Intensifies Hunt for Killer SEMINOLE
A police foray into hill country near Seminole Oklahoma on December 15 intensified the search for fugitive Kansas killer Wilbur Underhill. Chief Jake Lima of Seminole said the posse moved on a house between here and Ada, but Underhill eluded officers by about 75 yards as they returned from the scene.
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Okin
Wilbur Underhill
Kansas
Jake Lima
Bominole
Here
Ada
Protesters Arrested in Paris Amid Civil Servant Pay Talks
Paris reports 400 protesters detained after violent demonstrations tied to civil service salary proposals. The incident coincides with broader government cuts and labor unrest as officials forecast wheat crop trends overshadowed by economic strain.
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Paris
Pollca
Morgenthau Asks Revision of Income Tax Laws
Washington December 16 Acting Secretary Morgenthau urged a sweeping revision of U S income tax laws to the House Ways and Means Committee. He withheld rate figures pending budget completion while noting treasury studies on relation of federal taxes to state systems. He backed lower earned income tax, joint returns for married couples, elimination of depreciation, and higher tax on undistributed personal holding company income, with several changes to corporate taxation and expenses.
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Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Means
Mor- Benthau
Treasury
United States
Morgenthau
White House
Charles F. Mitchell
New York
Trent
Sid
Liege
Death Ends Babys Torment In Toronto
Nine months of suffering ended today with the death of a Toronto baby whose mother had asked doctors to end its life. The infant, afflicted with hydrocephalus, grew to three times normal head size and became unconscious earlier this week. Brain pressure paralyzed vital centers before death. Surgeon Dr Like Testey called the parents sensible and said the mother bears up under the strain of the law.
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Toronto
Like Testey
Alrain
Hopkins announces Texas job quota boost under WPA program
Civil Works Administrator Harry Hopkins said Texas has its WPA quota raised by 17 000 jobs with 15 000 aimed at drought areas and 2 000 to assist unemployed teachers. He noted funds may be provided to keep schools open in towns under 2500 population, and Texas officials expect a further $1.5 million for relief work. Hopkins and Texas recovery leaders discussed wording of a federal relief act.
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Washington, D. C
Harry J. Hopkins
Texas
Maury Hughes
Hopkins
Hughes
Lawrence Westbrook
Telier
Westbrook
Train derailment kills teen. nine injured in Jefferson
Jefferson Texas December 15 194? nine youths injured and one killed when a freight train carrying Marshall and Texarkana Junior College football players derailed en route to a championship game. The deceased was 18 year old Powell of Texiel. Authorities described the incident as a derailed freight train accident near Jefferson.
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Jefferson
Trans
Dnck Powell
Texiel
Marshall
Texarkans Junior College
Coldest County Reading Hits 28 Below Zero At Ft Fairfield
Fort Fairfield Me report records the county's coldest reading of the day with temperatures at 28 below. The thermometer touched minus 28 around midnight and rose only to minus 24 by early morning, delaying normal activities due to extreme cold.
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Ft. Fairfield
Fort Fairfield
Port Fairfield
Denreta
Admiral Dewey Death Bed Fetches 27.50 At Auction
Auction records show Admiral Dewey's death bed sold for 27.50 with proceeds aiding heirs. Greek permission for Samuel Insull's stay in Athens appears extended, while State Department offers no comment on the matter.
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Admiral Dewey
Washington
D. C
Dee
Dewey
Dwoaser
Indull must quit Greece by January
Greek government grants Lemuel Insull an extension to January 1 to depart Greece after his nonrenewed residence permit. He can travel on temporary papers, with passport voided by the U.S. and no restored passport, while inquiries into extradition and asylum continue amid his embezzlement case.
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Athens
Lemuel Tnall
Atrlines
Insull
Consister of the Interior
Greece
United States
Chicago
Mde
Tamselt
Paris
Italy
Sivek
Fermil
Iemanid
Thrull
Washington
Afghanistan
Persia
China
Egypt
Morocco
Mystery Murder Ties to Dentist in Pasadena
In Pasadena California on December 15 a mystery murder ties to Dr Leonard Siever a well known dentist found slain in front of the Scottish Rite cathedral. An attractive dark haired woman met him hours before the shooting and investigators believe she may know the killer. Police probe jealousy and his ties to many young women patients and companions.
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Pasadena
Calif
Dre
Leeshan
Leonard Silver
Poline
Slever
Blever
Siever
Fasadena
R F C Lenient on Default by Roads
Washington D C Dec 15 INS A policy of leniency toward seven mortgage defaults on government loans was announced by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation The Missouri Pacific Railway unable to repay R F C loans Towns say they will not halt to force these roads to bankruptcy said Jesse J Jones R F C chairman
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Washington, D. C
INS
R. F.C
Missouri Pacific Henmiet
Jesse J. Jones
RF. GC
Johnson Warns of Unfair Prices in Consumer Talks
Washington December 15 Hugh Johnson warned at a White House conference on consumer protection during the recovery program against price-raising efforts. He urged consumers and organizations to stay alert to extortion and justified price advances, emphasizing vigilance in pricing.
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Washington, D. C
Hugh
Johnson
White House
Guadalupe county farmer faces liquor charge near Seguin
Federal agents report 54 gallons of whiskey 300 gallons of whiskey mash and still gear found on a Seguin area farm. The farmer was arrested and set for arraignment before U.S. Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart on failing to register the still and to pay the brewers fee. The dry office headed by Al Nabers hints at indictments as the new grand jury convenes Monday with limited Washington guidance.
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Sclaure
Seguin
Internal Revenue
Guadalupe County
Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages
United States
Paul A. Lockhart
Internal Revenue Department
Bureau
Washington
al N. Nabers
R. Smith Jr
Nebers
Smith
Howaver
Diry
Nabers
Furnished and unfurnished rental listings in Wisconsin area
The column lists various monthly and weekly rents for furnished and unfurnished houses and rooms in several towns. Entries include prices like 530.00 and 25 to 40 per week, with addresses such as 617 W, Queen Ann, 101 N. Alame, and 211 Taxington. Additional information requests mention rental details available through The rental column in Sundays.
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Inishet
Wis Ean Ceara
Bono Ronath
Na Rinsby
King's Hewy
Delmar
N. Alame
W. Cral
Goliad
Porior
Alain
Anovs
Fexular
Barrie
Pere
Ada
Create Morning Line
Digwig Cine
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Cirrece
Indull
Legosrd Slever
Pungdena
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Colusa
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