Labor Leader Charged in Vast Conspiracy Case
Indianapolis February reports detail indictments accusing 54 defendants in a six year dynamite plot led by Frank M. Ryan to intimidate non union contractors. Seized letters and telegrams, totaling about forty thousand, are cited as evidence of conspiratorial activity across the nation.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Frank M. Ryan
Iron Workers
International
Ortie E B. McManigal
Herbert S. Hockin
James B. Mc McNamara
McManigal
Olaf A. Tvehmoe
San Francisco
J. J. McNamara
Los Angeles Times
Santa Claus
Boston
Pacific Coast
John J. McNamara
James B. McNamara
Hockin
Miller
International Iron Workers
City Administration Stirred by Ordinance Silence Echoes
City administration debates an Alderman Boynton proposal to raise policemen pay to match smaller Texas cities. Officials weigh backing the bill versus opposition to avoid alienating officers. Rumor of a shift plan to create three eight hour patrols surfaces as a compromise. Policemen favor higher pay, hoping shorter hours may follow later.
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Boynton
San Antonio
Texas
Fire at McLean College Dormitory Forces Evacuations
Smoke from a dormitory fire at McLean College in Hopkinsville Kentucky this morning overpowered several students but a volunteer rescue squad carried the boys to safety before flames reached their rooms. This marks a second fire at McLean college buildings in a short span following a previous blaze in the main college building.
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Associated Press
Hopkinsville
McLean College
Beal and Artzt Opera? Lungs Nose and Throat Note
Dr. A R Beal practices at 308 Gunter building specializing in lungs nose and throat. Theo Artzt's Orchestra mentioned as part of contact notes with two listed phone numbers.
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A. R. Beal
Gunter Building
Woman claims half million stolen money to repay deposits
Mrs Theresa K Batten of New York says she possesses 500000 stolen funds and will return them to depositors of two New York banks. She formerly married to David Rothschild, who died in Sing Sing in 1907. She travels from Reno to New York under medical care to settle the matter.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Theresa K. Batten
New York
Reno
Nevada
Batten
David Rothschild
Sing Sing
Federal Bank of Pamaoa
Globe Security Com
Feud Violence In Breathitt County Leaves Two Dead
In Jackson Kentucky on February 15 1926 two men were killed and another wounded near Buckhorn ending a long Breathitt county feud. The shooting from Sandlins store involved five men. John Davidson recently acquitted of murdering John Abner tied to the Callahans. Further hostilities feared.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Breathitt County
John Davidson
Levi Johnson
Buckhorn
Sandlin
Davidson
John Abner
Callahans
Rockefeller interests move to force Pierce vote certification
Attorneys and representatives of the Standard Oil and Rockefeller interests at the Waters Pierce meeting have been subpoenaed to appear Monday for depositions on the reorganization methods. The depositions may halt the mandamus bid to compel H. Clay Pierce and minority owners to certify Rockefeller stockholder votes in the Missouri Waters Pierce Oil setup.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Standard Is- Rockefeller
Waters-Pierce Company
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
H. Clay Pierce
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
Missouri Corporation
Post Mortem Held On Oil Land Owner William Berry Hill
In Sapulpa Oklahoma February 16 relatives requested a post mortem on oil land owner William Berry Hill who died suddenly in his bedroom yesterday. Physicians began the examination and after an initial review a more thorough autopsy was mandated as foul play is suspected. Hill is Amos Berry Hill’s father and his death prompts an investigation.
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Sapulpa
Okla
William Berry Hill
Amos Berry Hill
Berry Hill
Electric Sign Permit Debate for Main Avenue
City council plans to consider reissuing the ordinance to permit a 1000 candlepower electric sign across Main avenue between Main plaza and Houston street. I B Hollowell of a local furniture firm urged approval after presenting yesterday. The committee noted the area is dark and a large sign could aid visibility but might hinder fire apparatus access while Staacke Bros advertises low priced carriages and phaetons.
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Main Avenue
Main Plaza
Houston
Weather Report For North Texas Shows Cloudy Cool Conditions
Weather conditions today are generally cloudy and cool across the state. A two hours rain moved from Mineola Wills Point and nearby stations eastward. A misting rain covers northern and western areas with the Panhandle largely clear and heavy frost reported.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Mineola
Wills Point
Panhandle
Naval Officer Weds Cuban Socialite in Havana Ceremony
Lieutenant Commander Walter Ball former commandant of the Guantanamo naval station married Senorita Araceli Abrou of a prominent Cuban family in Havana last night. The couple’s wedding unites an American officer with a Cuban socialite amid wartime era ties.
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Associated Press
Havana
Walter Ball
United States Naval Station
Guantanamo
Senorita Maria Araceli Abrou
Senorita Abrou
Soledad Street Widening Discussion Stalls Over Land Donations
A conference between Soledad street property owners and the city street committee failed to reach action as several owners oppose land donation for widening from Houston to Giraud. A new meeting is planned for Saturday with hopes to secure land and ashphalt paving pledges. estimated cost ranges from 8000 to 15000 dollars.
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Soledad Street
Houston
Giraud Street
Mauermann
Finance Committee
Mardi Gras Opens In New Orleans With Momus Parade
Mardi Gras season in New Orleans opened with the Knights of Momus parade featuring replicas of floats from forty years. The theme was Chronicles of Momus as thousands watched the display along a brightly lit downtown area. Proteus parade is planned for next Monday, Rex on Tuesday noon, and Comus Tuesday night.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Knights of Momus
Chronicles of Momus
Dr Sahra F Herdman Osteopath Listed in Gibbs Building
Dr Sahra F Herdman osteopath has a listed residence in the Gibbs Building with a phone contact. The entry notes a numbered street address variant and mobile listing.
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Sahra F. Herdman
Osteopath
Gibbs Bldz
More Milk Samples From San Antonio
Special to The Light Austin February 16 The pure food department received another batch of meat and milk samples from San Antonio for rigid analysis. They nearly completed analyses of other San Antonio samples but will not announce results yet. A prior milk analysis showed about ten percent adulterated or watered without sufficient butter fat. Chief Chemist Golaz is in San Antonio for trial attendance.
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Austin
Johnson and Stone
San Antonio
Pure Food Department
Golaz
Meat Dealer Charged With Possessing Impure Meat
A meat dealer was charged with having in high possession impure meat. The case alleges contamination or adulteration of meat sold to the public. Authorities pursue legal action to protect consumers and enforce food safety standards.
Auto Bandits Strike Twice in New York Heist
Three automobile bandits escaped after robbing two bank messengers in a taxicab, stealing $25,000. Police and detectives pursue leads, linking the incident to a prior Bowery robbery of a clerk last Saturday. No solid clues yet.
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New York
Bowery
Equitable Plans Sale of 120 Broadway Site
Equitable Assurance society will sell the block at 120 Broadway where its burned office stood if a satisfactory price is obtained. Directors re elected officers for the coming year after a meeting. Reports had suggested a tall office building would replace the old structure.
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Equitable
Associated Press
New York
Equitable Assurance Society
Broadway
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