Bandit raid wrecks Cebu Refining office in three safe blows
A trio of experts held up C. C. Miller at the Cebu Refining Co on South Goma street binding him with wire and dynamiting two safes with about 800 dollars inside. Miller escaped after being bound and wounded, hearing four explosions as police noted gloves and fingerprints at the scene. Investigators including Audrey Davenport and Bert report similar methods to prior jobs and are following leads.
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C. C. Miller
Alzhmetehian
Cebu Refining Company
AM South Goma
Miller
Trea
Fi Zes
Audrey’ Davenport
Bert
Miler
Polity
J.C. Williams, Company
Offic
Wrrehonger
Houston
Davenport
Gus Klockenkemper
Britain Readies Pacific Naval Build Up After Treaties End
Britain plans a major naval expansion next year lifting all treaty limits. Anthony Eden to announce to Commons as London and Washington pacts expire midnight. US, France, Italy, Japan see shifts in naval power with heavy battleship programs and intensified shipyard activity.
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London
Great Britain
Rome
Hongkong
Pacific
Anthony Eden
Commmons
United States
France
Europe
Almanent
Bis
Hgie
Haly
Germany
Reich
Italy
Prative
Japan
Iess
Fort TV
Washington
Great Brita
West Resigns and Solves Sheriff Stalemate in Bexar
Albert West Jr resigns as sheriff of Bexar County effective December 31 and urges the commission to appoint Will W. Wood to serve the unexpired term. Commissioners approve the plan, bond $15,000 for the interim sheriff, and Wood is to be privately sworn in to ensure uninterrupted protection. Deputies shift to new posts by Thursday.
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Aherut
Albert West Jr
Will W. Wood
Iil West
West
Frost Woodhull
Bexar County
Bexar
Albert West
Wood
R. Wy. Stappenbeck
J. Ginder
Byis
10 year Prison Term For Marshal Chang
Nanking Dec 93 Some authorities report Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang was sentenced to 18 years for rebellion but reduced to 10 years by a military court. The act of clemency cited his voluntary surrender after freeing Premier Chiang Kai-Shek. Government sources hinted a New Year pardon may follow. Chang accepted blame to seek freedom and equality for his country while pledging loyalty to Chiang.
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Nanking
Chang -Hsueh-Liang
Chang
Japan
Chiar- xai-Shek
Sesu
Hotel Lobbies Seized by Striking Workers in Nice and Paris
Unionized staff occupied hotel lobbies at Nice's Hotel D Angleterre and Hotel De la Mediterranee Place, halting new guest registrations while allowing ongoing service. In Paris, blue-uniformed guards ousted food industry workers from occupied harehomes after contracts ended, with no violence. Unrest persists as 40 hour week measures are pursued. In Texas, a fatal head-on crash near Grockett killed Mrs. Acdie Culley and a truck driver after a night collision. both were trapped in wreckage.
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Paris
Nice
Hotel D’angleterre
Hotel de la Mediterranee
General Confederation of Tabor
Ennrds
Ood
Grockett
Texas
Der
Acdie Culley
An Univerly
Deaf Mutes to Have Own Church Established Here
The Deaf Mutes will establish a church where no hymns are sung and nine sermons are heard. The pastor and congregation members are deaf. The edifice will be owned by the AM Athels Episcopal Mission for the Deaf.
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The
AM Athels’ Episcopal Mission For the Deaf
Bobcat Sent With Love and Hisses
Dallas dated note reports detective inspector Will Fritz seeking a Christmas preset exchange. A West Texas bobcat is presented by a fiend who owns a fane near Dublin, uniting love and hissers in a peculiar scene.
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Dallas
Will Fritz
West Texas
Dublin
Love
Kidnap Drama and Lindbergh Notes Lead News Roundup
Charles Mattson family reports confidence after a boy's kidnapping at their Tacoma home as ransom chatter and unusual car activity surface amid police searches. Separate dispatches out of Trenton report Gov Hoffman denying claims of a Lindbergh ransom discovery and reiterating the case remains unsolved with no goldback bills found.
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Tacoma
Wash
Charles
Mattson
A Vsitor
W. W. Mattson
Mir. Mattson
Trenton
Dee
Gavethos Batos G. Hoffman
New Jersey
Col
Mark ©. Kimberling
William Conklin
Philadelphia Record
Ransam Mohny
Hoffman
Will Rogers
Golyacths
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
David T. Wileuta
Steict
Kimberling
Vertical Bureau of ‘Investigation
Rabbit Outsmarts Pursuing Dog in Richmond Chase
Police Sergeant Frank Threewit recounts a foxed dog pursuit where a rabbit outmaneuvered the canine at a Richmond, Indiana scene. The dog, rushing the bunny, struck a tree and lay unconscious as onlookers, and the officer, noted the odd mishap with mixed embarrassment.
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Rabbit
Richmond
Ind
Frank Threewit
Dng
Seyers
Threewit
Rebel Pilots Kill 71 of Own Soldiers Near Guiden
Spanish Socialist government sources report insurgent pilots attacked Fascist trenches around Guiden killing 71 of their own troops. Thirteen planes reportedly dropped on the city Sunday, mistaking signals and unleashing gunfire on government positions encircling the town. Casualties include dozens of prisoners and captured equipment.
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ST. Jean DE Luz
France
Incre Bent
Guiden
Taid
Twins Born After Hospital Corridor Moment
Dayton and Seifert, lifelong friends from Dayton, witnessed a nurse’s call in a hospital corridor as one whispered that they would have twins. At 10 30 p m a second nurse confirmed the birth of twins with the same hopeful message.
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Seattle
Bee
Atlie
Seifert
Dayton
Coridor
Er Seifer
Davten
Ture
Weather Summary for San Antonio and Regions
Weather report notes partly cloudy to unsettled conditions Thursday night with Friday mostly cloudy and likely rain. Lows around 54 Thursday night, highs near 68 Friday. Winds easterly light to moderate. Earlier Wednesday high 69, Thursday low 49, Thursday high 66. Coastal and West Texas areas show mainly cloudy skies with possible rain Thursday night into Friday and warmer Thursday night.
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San Antonio
Texas
Weather Preview From California to San Antonio
U.S. Weatherman J H Jarboe said San Antonio would see unsettled weather with rain Thursday night and Friday due to a Pacific storm. Thursday night low near 54 degrees, Friday high around 63, with light to moderate w ind s. Wednesday max 86, Thursday morning low 46.
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San Antonio
California
U.S
J. H. Jarboe
Dog Hears Master and Yawns in Court Fight Over Terrier
In Los Angeles a custody dispute over a wire-haired fox terrier named Bosko and Mickey escalated to mini court. Miss Margaret Brown claimed Bosko as hers while Ray Jennings said Mickey was his. Judge Arthur S. Gtgerin ordered a joint call. The dog yawned and walked to the bench. later evidence favored Brown.
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Los Angeles
Des
Minitcipal Court
Margaret Brown
Bosko
Ray Jennings
Mickey
Arthur S. Gtgerin
Miss Brown
Rainy Weather Forecast For Central Texas
The United States Weather Bureau predicts rain across Central and South Central Texas tonight and Friday as New Year celebrations approach. Meteorologist Dr. J. L. Cline states widespread precipitation likely statewide. A separate report notes the theft of an overcoat on East Evergreen Avenue near Kendall Street by Sam C. Bell on Thursday.
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Dallss
Des
Texas
United States Weather Bureau
J. L. Cline
Sam C. Bell
Evergreen Aveone
Kendall Street
Dope Addicts Dee Coffins in Nanking December 91
Dope addicts in Nanking faced sweeping anti narcotic measures with a harsh response from authorities. Hundreds of coffins marked by nails appeared as a grim warning while hospitals overflowed with victims seeking a last minute cure before new laws take effect at midnight. The crackdown targets smugglers and addicts with strong enforcement expected and potential delays before full provisions are applied.
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Nanking
China
Iit
Fort Worth Raids Seize Seven Gambling Houses
Fort Worth police under Homer Garrison and Captains Miller and Wheatley raided seven gambling establishments late last night and early today. Sixteen men were cited for gambling, all pled guilty, with fines imposed as officers confiscated equipment.
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Fort Worth
IIS
Homer Garrison
State Department of Public Safety
Sfoven
Sisteenmmen
Reids
Nis&t
Garrison
Miller and Wheatley
State Police
Kahn Estate Nets Nearly 4 Million
New York, Dec 31. Otto H. Kahn banker and philanthropist died March 2, 1934 leaving estate of 6,362,006. transfer tax appraisal shows net 3,070,869 after debts. Four children are principal beneficiaries with no provision for widow Mrs Adda Wohn.
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New York
c—Otto HK. Kahn
Jett
Wally Will Spend Holiday at Cannes
Mrs. Wallis Simpson remains in Austria with Prince Edward. She will stay on the Riviera through April and have New Year’s dinner with friends at Villa Lou Viel, Cannes, according to today’s report.
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Wally
Cannes
Prez
Austria
Inheritance Tax in Texas Levelled in 1930s note
Austin reports state inheritance tax reached 1.5 million dollars for the first time since 1929. Corrections indicate 1935 36 years totals 1 150 02792 dollars while 1928 29 amounted to 1 206 735 45 dollars.
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Texas
Austin
George H. Sheppard
Pas
Secret Service Chief Appointed
Secretary Morgenthau announced Frank J. Wilson as chief of the Secret Service and Joseph E. Murphy as assistant chief.
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Secret Service
Washington
Frank J. Wilson
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Joseph EB. Murphy
Domestic Copper Prices Jump to Peak Quotation
New York December 1 The domestic price of copper rose today from 11 58 cents to 12 cents by leading producers, marking the highest quota seen this season.
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New York
Don Slocs Sune
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Bandit Tao
Albert West IR
Willwood
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Chang Hseorsliang
Marshal Seniegeed
Jersey
Som Maney
Milyred Mattoon
Mildred Mattson
Associated Press
Moe
Mabel
Tin
Seattle Daily Times
Asin
Ann
Tim
Schcule
Department of Justice
Jarboe
S.A
Kahn Estate
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