Bad Lands and Bad Men in a Nation's Mind
A travelogue style essay by Arthur Brisbane and attributed pieces discuss U S transport, western landscapes, and the idea that irrigation can transform alkali lands into fertile fields. It contrasts grand transcontinental travel with social issues including illiteracy stigma and education campaigns, ending with reflections from a moving train across Arizona toward Los Angeles. The piece cites sources like the Denver Post and mentions public figures and a film actor dispute between Gilbert and Tully.
Convict 3 in Love Conspiracy Seek Body of Stolen Horst Boy
Tense front page item reports a love conspiracy involving three convicts seeking the body of a stolen Horst boy. The sensational note highlights criminal intrigue and the case's grim twist as investigators pursue leads and public interest remains high.
Teatine Forecast With Rain North Friday and Weekend
Forecasters expect rain in San Antonio and nearby areas Friday night. Moderate winds shift, with cooler temperatures and partly cloudy conditions Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some locations show no precipitation, including New Mexico and Louisiana, while others report scattered showers and variable winds.
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Ban Antonio
Cvleimuts
Mleht
Bateurvar
HA Degerta
Kant Torn Cloudis
Velday Lst
Kalurday
Tatas
Jugged Dealings With Jug Man Sparks Police Action
Meh Jackson in February incident with a jugged housing fire led five policemen to Wis House. The Jug failed to be friendly, was thrown into the stove, causing a house fire and disorderly conduct. Phillips organized a written statement alleging illicit dealings related to the Jug.
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Jackson
Wis
Phillips
Light Rains Forecast For Friday And Saturday
The local weather bureau predicts a light rain patch moving through Ban Antoninus and Fant Texas on Friday night into Saturday. Strong easterly winds may affect San Antonio and nearby areas, with warm temperatures continuing.
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J. H. Jarber
San Antonio
Jarboe
Fant Texas Ia
Three Banks Fail to Open Doors in Two Cities
SHREVEPORT Massachusetts? The Exchange National Bank and the Exchange Bank and Trust Company both failed to open today after more than a decade in business. In Gaffney First National Bank, President Maynard Smythe was found shot to death on January 1, and the bank did not open this morning.
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Shreveport
Exchange National Bank
Exchange Bank and ‘Trust Company
Gafpney, &. C
First National Bank of New
Whan
Maynard Smythe
Kansas Official to Quiz Writer on Liquor Claim
Washington February 11 Representative Tambertson of Kansas announced Attorney General Smith would be allowed to cross examine Walter W. Liggett, a magazine writer, before the house judiciary committee. Liggett testified he could obtain liquor in any Kansas town 15 minutes after arrival, prompting the inquiry.
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Washington, D.C
Tambertson
Kansas
Smith
Walter W. Liggett
House Judiciary Committee
Kansas Town
Idaho lawmakers to weigh gas tax hike plan
Boil Idaho February 14. Governor Baldridge announced a special session to start February 24 to consider a proposal to raise the state gasoline tax from 4 to 8 cents per gallon to fund a million hour highway improvement program.
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Boil
Idaho
Baldridge
Tate Legislate
Man Arrested in Hays Bank Robbery Case
HASTLAND Texas Feb 14 UP Sheriff George Wy Allen and a Hays County deputy left for San Marcos with Joy Newton wanted in the San Marcos bank robbery. Police say Newton participated in the raid at State Bank and Trust Co. where about 42000 dollars in cash and securities were taken.
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Hays
Hastland
Texas
George Wy Allen
Hays County
Joy Newton
San Marcos
Tam State Bank and Trust Compans
Borglum and San Antonio Architects Clash Over Brackenridge Theater
Faded text notes a planned open air theater at Brackenridge Park facing opposition from local architects. Borglum and T R Kimball attended city hall meetings. architects who opposed his plans failed to appear. A written response was requested by Monday.
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Horgius
Focal Architectural Association
Man's Bones Found in Shark's Stomach
TAMIMICO Mexico February 14 7) bones believed to be from a crewman of the fishing schooner Jose Luis wrecked in January 22 were recovered from the stomach of a shark caught near the wreck site. Clothing parts found may aid identification as the Jose Luis crew had been missing since the ship was wrecked.
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Tamimico
Mexico
Jose Luis
Moses Voted Chief of Jackass Order
MINNEAPOLIS February 14 Senator George ST Moses of New Hampshire was solemnly voted the great exted bullwhacker of sons of wild jackasses at a meeting in White Bear Minnesota. About 300 embattled farmers were sworn in as charter members of the Sons of Wild Jackasses, an organization aimed at spreading across the West and mobilizing agrarian protest.
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Minneapolis
George ST. Moses
New Hampshire
Ted Bullwhacker
Sons of Wild Jackasses
White Bear
Minn
Sons of Wild Jack
West
Forty Nine Arrested in Macon Liquor Raids
In Macon Georgia February 14 federal and city authorities conducted raids arresting forty nine people charged with violating prohibition laws. The raids followed a series of earlier operations and targeted illegal liquor traffic in the area.
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Macon
Farmer Given 105 Year Prison Term
AWN Kansas February 14. Frank Shoop a farmer received a maximum 105 year sentence in district court after confessing to abuse of his three daughters.
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Farmer
Awn
Kan
Tos Renee Waa Gien
Frank Shoop
Sob Champ Rests on Laurels
Mass marked by a sobbing scene as Violet Michael, once believed to be in fear and crying, shows signs of recovery at-home in New Wedford. Dr Kart White noted the sobbing began Sunday and has largely ceased, with subbing episodes diminishing.
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Attlusono
Mass
Violet Michael
New Wedford
Kart
White
Trial set for Long in liquor storage and conspiracy case
John Lang former investigator for Mayor G S Chambers faces charges for letting a house at 140 Stratford Court store liquor and conspiring to violate state liquor laws. A trial date of March 17 was set by Judge W S Anderson after a conference with Long and District Attorney Tamar Seelig. The indictment, returned November 22, also accuses Lang of renting property to O L Patterson for liquor storage and of conspiring to violate the state liquor statutes.
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John Lang
G. S. Chambers
W. S. Anderson
Long
Tamar Seelig
Aom
Stratford Court
O. L. Paterson
Adopted Son Sues for Ten Million Plus Heir Share
Tulsa report says W E Page, 50, adopted son of late Charles Page, millionaire philanthropist, filed suit seeking 9.75 million dollars as his share of an estate estimated at 15 million. The suit alleges Page promised him a rightful heir status.
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Tulsa
Ohia
Charles Page
W. FE. Page
Page
Prison Oil Lease Measure Passed in Texas
The Texas House adopted the Senate measure creating a board to direct oil and gas sales on prison lands. The bill, drawn by Senators Pink, Parrish of Lubbock, and C. Small of Wellington, was sent to the governor for action.
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Austin
Texas
House
Senate
Pink
Parrish
Lubbock
C. Small
Wellington
Ashland Woman Awaits Sentencing in Manslaughter Plea
Mrs Pesti Drew admitted shooting and killing her husband after her father was implicated in the crime and awaited sentencing today following a guilty plea to a manslaughter charge.
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Ashland
Mise
Pesti Drew
Portuguese General Writer LISHON Dies in Portugal
In LISHON Portugal on February 14 General Mounty Sarmento, a famed Portuguese soldier and writer, died here today after a noted career in the military and literary circles. The report notes his prominence and long service.
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Lishon
Portugal
Mounty Sarmento
Jangan Portingal
Two Wooster Men Admit Involvement in Child's Disappearance
In Wooster four year old Melvin Borst vanished after a drinking party. Earl Donald and Charley Hanna, both 42 and 36 respectively, confessed through signed statements that each blamed the other for the boy's death. Authorities seek the body to press murder charges. motive remains unclear.
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Wooster
Obie
Melvin Borst
Aitie
Wee Slein
Tae
Rapid- Ant
Walter J. Moogif
Mougey
Earl Donald
Allroad Brakemp
Charley Hanvz
Charles Hayna
Vanna
Donald
Conarld
Haona
Qwanslanghi
Hanna
Frank Frey
Melvin
Montex
Staymond Horst
Horst
Meath
Wenil
Junior
Bankruptcy Petition Seeks Wimer Richardson Company Adjudged Bankrupt
A petition filed in federal court by three stockholders seeks to have the Wimer Richardson Company declared bankrupt. The petition names Misa Anna Ryan and others as applicants. Attorneys Herizberg Kercheville and Thompson represent the petitioners and a receiver was recently appointed. A grand jury is investigating the affairs of the company.
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Wimer-Richardson
Feders
Bankruptey
Misa Anna Ryan
Mia
Kether Kimmelmann
J. M. Samson
Herizberg
Kercheville and
Thompson
Attornese
Witness Called in Muscle Shoals Bill
Senatorial lobby committee chair Caraway announced W. B. Hell president of American Cyanamid would be summoned before the committee during its Muscle Shoals legislation investigation.
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Muscle Shoals
Wasuingtos
D. C
Pet
Caraway
Sensate
W. B. Hell
New York
American Cyanamid Company
Woman Found on Park Bench Dies in Fort Worth
Mrs. Cor Garrett, 24, was found unconscious on a park bench in Burnett Park around 2:14 AM Friday and died about an hour later. The death occurred in Fort Worth and authorities investigated the incident as a sudden death case.
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Fort Worth
Cor
Ao Garrett
Burnett Park
Taft Improves and Signs Important Document
Washington report says Farmer Chief dnsuhe Toth has improved enough to sign an important document, marking progress in his condition and signaling a notable development in the ongoing matter.
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Taft
Washington, D.C
Dnsuhe Toth
Jury acquits one woman in gas extortion case
A federal court jury acquitted Minnie G. Martin and found Oscar R. Powlve, Killian, and Minnie, Martie in the $20,000 love tonepiengy case. The jury returned a sealed verdict after a two week delay, with Judge Wilson set to sentence Fowles in Tulsa.
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Tout Worth
Killian
Oscar R. Powlve
Minnie
Martle
Mfartie Maye
Inde Eral Diatelet
Wilson
Fowles
Tulsa
Minnie G. Martin
Yersons
Maggie Bopkins
Pampa
Chicago Employes Given Valentines
Chicago tucked a valentine into the empty pockets of 20,000 employes to day for the first half of January pay totaling $1,880,000. On the outside, a note read Do not open until Monday. The scheme was devised by City Controller George K. Schmidt and City Treasurer Charles B. Peterson.
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Chicago
George K. Schmidt
Charles 8. Peterson
Cop Moyes
Foreigners Reach for U S Cigarettes in 1924 Study
A Commerce Department report shows foreigners consumed about 8.46 hundred million cigarettes abroad in 1924. The total export value reached roughly 10.4 million dollars, with additional sales of chewing tobacco and pipe tobaccos valued at about 1.6 million dollars.
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She Cateser
Serco
Washington
D. C
Commerce Department
Four University of Mexico students killed in raid at hacienda
In Mexico City on February 14 four University of Mexico students died and seven were wounded in a raid at a hacienda near Queritaro. The students were touring to study agricultural conditions when peons at the ranch attacked them without warning, amid religious proselytizing tensions.
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Mexico City
University of Mexico
Invalid Wife Slays Husband With Knife
A troubled report from Los Angelus describes Mrs. Bgie Reynolds attacking her husband with a knife, killing him, and later confessing to police. The fragment notes an early incident and vague details about the couple's relationship and circumstances.
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Fea
BiGie Reynolds
Benny Watmithfal
Givenesses
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