State prosecutor urges bonds reform in Bexar County
Tar dore F. Simmang assistant district attorney says bondsmen in Bexar County fail to prove worth causing Texas to lose about 20000 yearly. He finds about two murder bonds and 150 hundred dollar bonds are forfeited annually and wants liens on bondsmen property to recover funds. He criticizes defense attorneys signing bonds and cites a 1917 grand jury report noting high uncollectible forfeitures.
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Bexar
State of Texas
Tardore F. Simmeang
Fridas- Tn
Simmeez
Simurang
Siminang
Shell
Berar
Simmang
Uben
Legistator Shot in Solon Debate in Brazil Parliament
In Rio de Janeiro a bitter argument in the chamber of deputies ended with representative Simoes Lopes shooting dead Souza Filho of Pernambuco. Lopes, a former secretary of agriculture, was arrested as fellow lawmakers overpowered him after the incident.
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Universal Service
Rio DE Janeiro
Souza Filho
Pernambuco
Simoes Lopes
Chamber of Deputies
Lopes
Filho
New Invention Uses Radio to Open Garage Doors
A Swiss scientist creates a system that uses a steering wheel button to emit radio waves to an antenna on the garage door. The signal activates an electric motor to lift the door, and the same method closes it.
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New Invention
Universad
Washinetos
D. C
Department of Commerce
Todas
Vast Salt Lake Found in Australia
UPI dispatch from Adelaide cites explorer Cecil Madigan who verified a vast central Australian salt lake named Lake Esre. He estimates the northern area alone may hold around 5.4 million tons of sale with limitless potential.
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Australia
New York
UPI
New York Times
Adelaide
Wwolly
Cecil Madigan
Lake
Esre
Austraia
Badigan
Sixty Three Texas Couples Wed in Oklahoma
A Durant county clerk reports sixty three Texas couples wed in Oklahoma seeking marriage licenses. The event followed Christmas holidays and tested Texas law requiring licenses.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Dallas
Durant
Merrizze
Cheistmas Das
Water Tight Wrist Watch Displayed in Paris Shop
A peculiar water tight wrist watch attracts attention in a Paris shop. The device, showcased for divers and swimmers, promises reliability in wet conditions and reflects novelty U S retailer interest amid Parisian market activity.
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Univeral Servier
Paris
Pummer
Chinese Girl Wins Spelling Bee Amid Turbulent Round
A young contestant claimed victory in a spelling bee as regional rounds faced irregularities. Judges noted a challenging final round with unusual word choices and a tense atmosphere among participants. The event highlighted persistent emphasis on accuracy and quick recall in spelling competitions.
Bank Resources Decline Over Holiday Week Figures
A Federal Reserve report from the San Antonio branch shows a holiday week resources total of 1083 216 000 with a decrease of 1 789 000 from the prior period. Reserves rose by 4 107 000 over last week while securities fell 7 477 000 from the previous week and 89 200 from the year 1938.
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Abe
Federal Reserve Bank of Joallus
San Antonio
Trueheart Funeral Set for Saturday
Funeral services for Henry George Trueheart 65 will be held Saturday at 10:30 a m at St Patrick Church with the Mer John Pine Nel officiating. Trueheart native of here has five years of residence and is survived by wife Annie, sons Cerone and John Studley, daughter Mrs. Hare, brothers John D and Frueheart, and sister Mrs Facnie TL de Canales of Tampico.
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Trosheart
Mre
Vate Hare Shree
John D
Frueheart
Fac Nie TL de Canales
Tampico
Pair Marry After Courting 50 Years
A long courtship culminates in a marriage after fifty years together. The couple, distinguished by their devotion, celebrate a quiet ceremony at home with family and friends.
Gov Trumbull and Coolidge to Meet Att Florida Event
The governor and officials plan to attend a convention in Florida. Reports note Trumbull and Coolidge will be at the same hotel during the gathering.
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Trumbull
Coolidge
Cpi
Bandits Get $3000 in Jewels From Man
A man was robbed of jewels totaling about $3000 by bandits near a local route. Witnesses reported the incident to officers after a frightful scene. The case involves fear, assault, and a substantial jewelry loss with police investigation ongoing.
Alabama mother and babe die on snow swept mountain
In Harteville a mother Minnie Marcum and her infant son died from exposure after four days lost on a snowbound mountain trail. They left their car at the slope base and started upward last Thursday. burial followed Christmas Day.
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Alabama
Harteville Trmy
Minnie Alaream
Pails Maccum
Marcum
Surre
Iouisville
Mouwhino
Emil the ¢Ear
Ava
Court Proceedings in Thirty-Sixth District Court
Ex parte Joe Rendon charged with robbery by assault set bond at 500. Manuel Casteneds charged with child delinquency bond set at 300. Passages list numerous names with various monetary amounts and actions. case details include damages claim and judgments dismissed without prejudice, and other docket entries mentioning intoxication and multiple individuals.
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Oart
W.S. Anderson
Joe Rendon
Ratbery
Rte
Manuel Casteneds
Lexurs
Mother Children Burned to Death Tragedy Reported
A late 19th century dispatch from Grendey Massachusetts details a fatal house fire that claimed the lives of a mother and her children. Investigators describe the blaze as deeply tragic with early reports suggesting accidental ignition.
Protests Delay Army Depot Move Meeting in San Antonio
A conference at the Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio will discuss the government plan to cut or move the Eleventh Corps area depot. Attendees include local business and military leaders who warn removal harms supply costs and local buying power, potentially raising transport costs per carload.
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Congress
Nate Augustus McClackes
Menders
San Antonio
T. Laubschey
AS. Stolnreen
TE. Clere
Htt. Orhs
Glenn Alvey
Charles. Baldus
Barter A. Whaley
Douglas King
C. Lore Oan Welter
Frank James
White House to Be Repaired Soon
The article notes repairs to President Snover's executive offices after a fire. Work is expected to begin within a week, with protection and labor details to be arranged and officials awaiting notice of the dates.
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White House
Snover
Christine
Mondas
Police Asked to Search for Girl
Police appealed for help locating a missing girl, Sfise Mie Marshall, 24, who vanished after being seen with a companion in San Antec. Authorities described her as last seen Friday near Pear Valle and urged the public to report any sightings.
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Peliew Trai Lim Tay
Sfise Mie Marshall
Mirse
Mie Mar-Rall
San Antec
Toonitn Peean
Three Prisoners Shot in Escape Attempt
Three inmates were wounded during a failed escape attempt at a prison. The incident occurred last night as the prisoners attempted to break free. Police and prison officials say two inmates sustained gunshot injuries and one suffered facial or head wounds during the confrontation.
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