Death takes Tompkins of Army fame
Colonel Tompkins, famed Seventh Cavalry commander and long time Army veteran, dies at Fort Sam Houston Hospital at 8:05 p.m. after a stomach cancer battle. He served 43 years and was known as a trusted leader with deep Camp Stanley ties, leaving behind a large Army family including his son in law Captain Singer and grandson Richard Tompkins Singer.
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Sarah R
Tommy
Tompkins
le Old Sehen
Fort Sam Trotston Hospital
Aunaay
Tompkite
Amispley Tate
da Treanor
United States Army
Antlveuty
Lily
Canan
Camp Stanley
Hawks
Cavalrs
BR. c. Singer
Schofield Barracks
Hawaii
Richard ‘Compkins Singer
Laefer
Julia H. Tompkins
Catherine Court
Frank Tompkins
Cauitis
Northfield
Tompaing
Atlanta
Charles J. Tompkins
Washington
C. K. Quin
K. P. Chucky
Bishoy
Sud
R. Nell Campbell
Campbell Ge Dlemissed
Mmekerner
Lrroy Jeffers
Oye Lite
Attoritege
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Asjsedssud
Garl Wright Johnson
Qui
Girthe
Cataln
Wright
Jeffers
Los
Hinsell
Charten Jeffers
Usak
Nhl
Mapor
Oyer
Sims
Alex F. Decheuan
Quin Cheerfus
Mityov
Quin
W. Pat Camp
J. Sam Levey
King Lennon
Kennow ~Ganttinved
Pugs
Oak
Alaska Feels Pinch of Seattle Strike
In Jakodva Alaska souring meat and food supply tension rises as a six to six tieup of Alaska steamships by Master Mates and Pilots disrupts deliveries. Stores restrict butter eggs and other staples as fear of shortage grows amid the strike action and orders from local officials.
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Alaska
Seattle
Jordova
Tonsowlves
Fond
Willy the Vean
Three Killed in Chase as Stolen Car Demolished
In Philadelphia a 10 mile police chase ended when a reportedly stolen car crashed into a bridge. Three youths, Gustave A Market 22, Charles Hausch 20, and Daniel Logan 23, were identified at the morgue by fingerprinting as the occupants. their bodies were mangled beyond recognition.
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Philadelphia
Fen
Pollo
West Philadalhla Bridge
Gustave A
Gaarles Hausch
Daniel Logan
Altachea Ad
Pension Checks for 114661 Receivers Announced
Officials announced that 114661 people will receive old age assistance checks in February totaling 1 624 Bal with an average grant. The report notes additional mortality and funeral costs, mentioning K. Decker of Alto and landowner status in Bank Texas.
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Auatin
Wehrumry
Cammlsatan
Loclay
Heroim
Decker
Alto
K. AT
Bank Texas
Man Shot in Shoulder in San Antonio Area
A San Antonio area man was shot through the shoulder around noon on Monday near 174 Maydela y Boulevard. Officers sought a suspect. N. McKay, county highway patrol officer, said the shooter fled after a struggle. A small caliber pistol was used.
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Maydelay Boulevard
Mayfetd Boulevard
McKay
Jentsin
TVA Plan to Split Power Deal Faces City Pledges
TVA map outlines a plan to divide a $78.6 million power project among Tennessee cities. Officials say the program is voluntary and relies on local participation. The Willby side area in Tennessee would come under the plan, with involvement from Tennessee Electric Power Company and major regions in the valley.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Wennessee Valley Air- Charity
Scb
Witc
Helpatesti Tva
Tennessee Electric
Lonmenwealth
Southern Vorporyinn
Willby
Tennessee Electric Power Company
Grmis
Tennessee
Arabs in Palestine launch three day strike in Jerusalem
Palestinians in Jerusalem call a three day strike on the eve of London talks to settle the Holy Land future. British sources report the action organized by adherents of the local defense party amid protests over public support for the London conferences.
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Palestine
Jerusalem
Britain
Holy Land
London
Anthmigftt Atub Naval Defense Party
Aged Man Dies After Auto Injury on Christmas Day
The death of Tylgat Styles, 25, of 702 South Flores Street, follows injuries when struck by a car on Christmas Day. Styles died at Robert D. Green Hospital at 10 a.m. Monday. The driver was Forbert Mg- TCHR, 23, of 113 Bout Richter Street, cited in the incident.
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Tylgat Styles
South Flores Treet
Ife
Wwter
Forbert Mg- Tchr
Richter
Mexico City Adopts Power Saving Time
Mexico City adopts a timing change to save electricity. The shift moves clocks to align with standard time, reducing power use during peak hours. No related local events or dates provided.
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Mexico ‘City
Flying Fortress Arrives in Chile With Medical Supplies
United States flying fortress B 35 arrived at Santiago with 43300 pounds of medical supplies sent by the American Red Cross for use among Chilean earthquake victims. Charles L. Ruger, 89, president of the board, died of a heart attack at San Marcos.
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Flying Fortress
Chile
Santiago
United States
Aneroay Red Cross
San Mancob Ceader
San Marcos
Cherles L. Ruget
Spanish Civil War Crisis Deepens Amid Perpignan Talks
Reports from Perpignan indicate Madrid and Valencia factions seek a conference to end the war. Insurgent forces pour into France, while government leaders Azana and Negrin clash on peace terms as casualties, refugees, and frontiers shift amid Franco’s advance toward the border.
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Teese
Spain
Perpignan
Catalonia
France
London
Smu Prendy
Teporis Eitri
Britain
Cataclonia
Tress
Trentlar
Manuel Azann
Prawice Juatt Negrin
Pranca
Azana
Goveiminal
Negrin
Spalit
Generalissina
Francisco Franco
Figteras
Seo Ie Urgel
Franco
Italien
Legionnaires
John F Curry Takes Stand in Hines Trial
John F. Curry, former head of Tammany Hall, testifies in the Hines trial as prosecutors focus on the Pelley racket case. The scene unfolds in New York with Curry arriving from the island to give his account.
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John F. Curry
Hines Trial
New York
Petr
John F. Gurry
Tammany Hol
Wis
James
Hines
San Antonio Weather Report Promises Warmer Springlike Days
Weather notes compare San Antonio to other winter resorts with several cities showing 60s and 50s while San Antonio dips to around 22 degrees at night. Forecasters predict a warming trend for Monday and Tuesday with highs near 53 and a pleasant breeze.
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San Antonio
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Titan
Two Dead in Polish Bridal Fight Turns Violent
Warsaw dispatch reports a 10 hour brawl in Kostow and Durhay wicz over an engagement ending in two deaths and multiple injuries. Maryla Matkotka and Iain Granasski, both named, were involved as the dispute spilled into a village, with knives and axes used and more than 100 police deployed to restore order.
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London
Fok
Zeller
Express
Duchawwics
Durhaywicz
Hie Express
Lia Express
Brelets
Thetgalera
Maryla Aid Brantslay
London Front to France Accord Echoed in Debate
Prime Minister Guyberlaar stated Britain would back France if war arose, aligning with French Foreign Minister Bonnet’s pledge of full British support. The remarks followed a Virginia article stating Malian troops would remain in Spain until Franco's victory, amid debate in Parliament on Anglo-French cooperation and war plans.
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London
Guybeelar
France
Grinitia
Virginia Gaydta
Allan Tascisa
Apokenwn
Rome
Traate B'italla
Spain
Generalisehn Pran
Cisco Frango
Georges Bonnet
Great Britain
Laborite Artisor
Hendletsen
Agin
Alovis
Mediterranean
Chamberthin
Nia
Cafe Man Held in Death of Waitress in Los Angeles
Unclear OCR text reports a cafe man named Davis, 43, arrested in connection with the shooting death of a waitress aged 34. The woman fled after the incident, police say a pistol was involved and possibly stolen.
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LOS Angels
Baker
Davis
Lee
Salbress
2 Found Slain in Brooklyn Apartment
Two unidentified men were found slain in a Brooklyn apartment. Bodies showed bullet wounds, and police began investigations into the double homicide with no immediate suspects named.
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Brooklyn
New York
Riot at Filby Prison Reports Quieted in Alabama Pen
Warden J B Juvdrey reported a barrage of blasts and shots at Filby prison in Montgomery Alabama. Details were not immediately available as authorities work to restore order and assess damage to the facility.
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Montgomery
Shotquio
J. B Juvdrey
Filby
Nomination of Governor James Vo AlicH of Texas Endorsed
A senate committee approved the nomination of Governor James Vo AlicH of Texas for the Southern district post amid an earlier challenge by Representative Dies. The hearing occurred in February with questions on eligibility and tenure.
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Washington
Tome
James Vo Alich
Texas
Allred
Seven Children Die in Fire at Harlem Apartment
Springfield New Jersey and New York reports detail multiple fatal fires. Seven children and a sister aged 3 to 12 perished in Harlem and New York incidents when oil heaters and burners exploded or overheated. Mothers Kathleen Perkins and others attempted to rescue. Fire department responses followed.
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Springfield
William J -Thomp
Jack Perkins
Lyf Brattyers
Haber
Donald
Mevrs
Kathleen Perkite
New York
Daines Syneph Baety
Harlem
Marshal Tsang Sniville
Wilam Henvy Clay
Tatehos
Senate Rejects FDR Judge Nominee Roberts in Vote
Washington February report states the Senate rejected President Roosevelt's nominee Floyd H. Roberts for a federal judgeship. Senators Glass and Budd, both Virginia Democrats, had voiced objections to the appointment.
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Senate
Washington, Fen
Rooseyetts
Floyd H. Roberts
Vuelta
Glass
Bud
Virginia
Million Dollar Cotton Warehouses Destroyed in Osaka Fire
Osaka Japan February fire swept two cotton warehouses causing damage estimated over one million dollars. Fire officials reported quick containment with no injuries but significant loss of stored cotton and related materials. Local authorities investigated suspected accidental ignition as the blaze drew a large crowd of onlookers.
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Osaka
Japan
Cattan
Woman Breaks Ankle After Fall At Street Corner
Mrs Mary Tatuiejoha aged 58 suffered a broken ankle after a fall at the corner of Frie pal Brads alrents while awaiting aid. She was found at 207 Southholing Street and received immediate care.
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Brads Alrents
Mary Tatuiejoha
Mhd
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