Stamp dealer Rich held after San Antonio missing stamps case
Federal postal inspectors open probe into Joho Rich the stamp dealer tied to a San Antonio case. Rich, 41, is held in Bewar county on state charges claiming he left with about 5761.25 in rare stamps. Fred Green and Dr Pritchard Von David drove him home to San Diego after a cross state manhunt and a valuable stamp collection was seized. Rich says he acted under legal advice and will prove his innocence.
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Joho
Rich
San Antonio
Bewar
Fred Green
Jim Bireet
Pritchard von David
Danchy Road
San Diego
Calif
von David
Miriam A. Ferguson
California
Green
Yoo David
Alamo Stamp Company
Be- Gell Building
San Jacinto Finance Company
Stamp Office
Rich Tan
Devior
Rich Jeff
Encinitas
M. L. Parks
S Renger
Fergusson
Harry Rosset
Menlow Avenue
Indal
Express
John 8. Rich
Record Egg Is 10 Inches by 7 Inches
MODESTA Oslif Feb 14 1916 A hen on Martin Spyres farm near here laid an egg weighing 7 1 2 ounces and measuring 10 by 7 inches.
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Modesta
Oslif
Martin Spyres
Medicinal Rum Bill Favored In House Committee
Washington Feb 14 The Geller bill to liberalize physician prescriptions for medicinal liquor won Senate support in the House Judiciary Committee by an 11 to 5 vote. It, endorsed by the American Medical Association, places whiskey prescribing under AG and Treasury regulatory oversight. It drops the need to file ailments, limits prescriptions to necessary medicinal needs, and prohibits more than one fill per prescription.
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Washington, D.C
Geller
House
Americano Medical Association
Attorney General
Secretary of the Treasury
Loot Too Small So Bandit Goes
In Columbus on February 14, a bandit asked cab driver Graydon Powell for money. He received thirty cents, and with that the bandit disappeared into the darkness.
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Bandit
Columbus
Ohio
Fen
Graydon Powel
Cuba strengthens militia defense amid revolt rumors
Havana reports President Machado orders police added to the national militia in response to rumors of exile-led invasions and inner unrest. The move follows warnings of revolutionary plots as Bugar mill operators in Santa Clara claim threats and strikes.
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Havana
Gerardo Machado
Cuba
United States
Revolutionary Plata
Interior Department
Ntional
Santa Clara
Tent Saves Pets in Burning Shop
New York Feb 14 A fire enveloped a building housing a pet shop. Hremen set up a tent to shelter the pets from smoke and water, saving the animals.
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New York
Hremen
Democrats Eye March 4 Treasury Review of Fiscal Problems
Washington February 14 The Democrats prepare for March 4 to review the treasury and set fiscal policy. Key issues include a year to date deficit of about 1.35 billion, a federal debt near 21 billion, and a short term debt around 6.03 billion. They face funding 694 million in March 15 notes and 613 million in May June certificates, with substantial Liberty Bond obligations maturing 1947 1938 and 1038. Lower rates spark talk of refunding to cut interest costs by 30 to 40 million annually.
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Washington, D. C
Ortze
Treasury
Ifa
Mills
Interent
Way Cleared for Action on Samoa
Washington February 14 The House Rules Committee granted legislative right of way to the Senate bill to establish a unified independent government in American Samoa. It provides for a government with veto power, to be appointed by the President of the United States.
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Washington
D. C
House Rules Committee
Senate
American Samoa
United , States
Senator Poage Robbed in Austin Pocket Theft
Senator W. R. Poage of Waco was robbed in Austin last night when a burglar emptied the pockets of his trousers taking thirty eight dollars.
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Austin
W. R. Poage
Waco
Death of Old Trail Driver George A. Bueckner
George A. Bueckner of 223 Hermitage Court died Saturday at age 71. Born in 1854 in New York, he spent 40 years in Texas and drove cattle on the old trail to Kansas. A former sheriff of La Salle County and Webb County rancher, he is survived by his widow Mia, siblings Frank Sneckner of Florence Alabama and Sheckner of San Antonio, daughters Ruth Gormley of San Antonio and Margaret May of Cattaraugus New York and Marie Lindeman of New York City, plus 10 grandchildren. burial was Monday at San Fernando cemetery.
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George A. Bueckner
Hermitage Court
New York
Texas
Kansas
la Salle County
Webb County
San Fernando
Mia
Emma Sneckner
Frank Sneckner
Florence
Ala
Acon
Sheckner
San Antonia
Ruth Gormley
San Antonio
Margaret May
Cattahill
N.Y
Myre
Marie Lindeman
New York City
Watchdog’s Value Drops as Insurance Costs Rise
In Kansas City Missouri the watchdog registry shows value shifts amid revised theft and burglary insurance policies. The article notes a 20 percent deduction cancellation and elevated rates on burglary theft and holdup coverage, affecting premiums and risk assessments.
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Kansas City
Nolte
Mailman Breitemann to Retire After 42 Years in Chicago
Chicago mailman Charles Breitemann, after 42 years delivering mail here, is retiring. He plans to spend his time fishing from a bank, enjoying a quieter life by the water.
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Chicago
Charles Breitemann
Enrollment Drop at University of Colorado in Boulder
Boulder Colorado February 14 Enrollment for the winter quarter at the University of Colorado fell ten percent from last year. Officials announced current enrollment stands at 2850 students unrolled.
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Boulder
Colo
University of Colorado
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