Worrying the Burglar Worrying Britain and Religion
A fragmented column by Arthur Brisbane touches on a New York vault heists and security talk by B Louis Fiers on Irving Trust. It surveys British warship ambitions and American auto scrapping plans, plus a broad critique of religion and atheism movements in Russia and China, with scattered remarks on politics and culture.
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B. Louis Fierson
New York
Irving Trust
Aelighta
Kly Nem
Jeruainsen
Federal Reserve Bank
Bank of England
City eyes bond issue to meet needs at 3 million
Mayor Chambers said a 3 million bond issue may cover city demands after auditing all departments. Earlier estimates floated up to 5 million, with most cuts expected across street, sewer, park, fire and police needs. Commissioner Rubiola alone cited over 700 thousand, which will be reduced. The main spend is planned for streets, sewage, parks and public safety in newly annexed areas.
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Chambers
Farly
Chambern
Commisstori
Jaco Rubiola
Bishop Hauna of San Francisco Meets Pope Pius XV
Pope Pius XV today received Archbishop Hauna of San Francisco in private audience. The pontiff expressed interest in how many young people are being educated under Roman Catholic auspices, showing the church’s focus on youth education.
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California
Pius XV
Hauna
Francisco
Body of publisher Moore shipped to Pittsburgh
The body of Alexander P. Moore, publisher and diplomat, was being taken to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Brief funeral services were held in Los Angeles yesterday as Moore's international prominence and ties to the newspaper world were noted.
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Moore
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Alexander P. Moore
Wittsburga
Big Home
Bi Clee
Boyo International
Kansas City Police Not Kidnapped, Quick Facts Eased
Police report says Dina Quick, secretary to Chief William McMullan, was not kidnapped. The brief note indicates the incident cooled into a casual city chat as suspects Quick and Glinton Trop, a 21 year old Oklahoma farmer, are mentioned in connection with the event.
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K.C
Kansas City
Kana
Dina
Quick
Wiliam McMullan
Glinton Trop
Oklahoma
Forecant Weather Update For Wednesday And Beyond
Foreseeable warmer conditions and moderate south to easterly winds midweek. Predictions show partly cloudy skies, comfortable temperatures around eighty two degrees, with improving conditions into Thursday across Norman Town and surrounding areas.
Greek Munitions Depot Explosion Injures Nine
An explosion and fire at a munitions depot in Ligsia, a suburb of Athens, destroyed 200,000 band Arenadrs and injured nine people. Authorities pursue the cause, with suspected incendiary origins under investigation.
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Athens
Launch Fight on Pipeline Tariffs Rally Set
Independent air operators from across Texas plan a statewide rally Saturday to oppose pipeline tariffs. The meeting aims to organize the Independent CW Producers Association of Texas with GL Morgan serving as Fort Worth division secretary.
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Fort
Rangers Probe Slaying of Girl in Fredericksburg
Rangers under Capt. Frank Tanner arrived to aid in a grand jury inquiry into the death of an unknown girl whose mutilated body was found near a station by a shepherd boy in September 162%. They would not reveal clues that might clarify the mystery baffling officers for three years.
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Rangers
Bredericksburg
Hangers
Frank Tanner
Grand Jury
Shich “Ray
Show Girls Hired as Manicurists in New York
A barber in the “Rearing Fortic” district hired 26 show girls to act as manicurists. They sing while filing and polishing clients, aiming to capitalize on the high price of front row musical comedy seats in New York.
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New York
Military Prisoner Report Ordered
Washington dispatch reports a Senate inquiry pressing the Interior Secretary to report whether military prisoners are used at government reservations to displace regular civilian captives.
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Washington
Wilffout
Texas Citrus Bill Killed in Senate
In Austin on February 19 the state senate killed a citrus bill after a point of order was sustained amid procedural confusion. The measure, aimed at reforms in packing and oversight, faced opposition from legislators arguing it would impact farmers and processors without clear benefits.
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Texas
Senate
Austin
Appeal From Conviction Dropped In Shipp Case
Wilen flicking 20 eselash 8 Burley Shipp heard before Judge W W McCrory Wednesday morning. He requested a new trial claiming reversible errors by the prosecution but the motion was dismissed and he was sentenced to 10 years in the penitentiary. Shipp was found guilty of robbing Miss Marc Webb cashier at the Uptown Theater on June 1. Five other charges including arson and forging are pending. parole possible after five years. The Ninety-fourth District Court trial drew wide public interest. Shipp appeared alone with deputies in court.
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Eselash
Burley
Shipp
Himeel
W. WW. McCrory
Bulding
Marc Webb
Fredericksburg Road
Dudge
McCrorgy
Distriet
Romania Probes Life of Hochberg in Discrepancies
Bucharest government examines Count Von Ochberg fiancé of Princess Ileana to verify antecedents. Premier Julia Maniy said any findings risking honor could prompt government intervention and advice against the engagement.
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Rumania
Hochberg
Buchatest
Lumania
Rumsutun
Count von Ochberg
Ileana
Julia Maniy
Stabber of Wife Draws Pen Term
CHICAGO February 19 Max Braun was convicted of murdering his wife who he said was always building and distracting him. The defense failed to save him from an initial sentence of from one to 14 years in prison. Braun testified he wanted to be home at night but her gossiping and courting neighbors pushed him to violence.
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Chicago
Max Braun
Braun
Queen Mary Snaps Up Snatchproof Bags at Fair
London reports Queen Mary at the British Industries Fair in Olympia where she bought snatch proof bags designed to guard against pickpockets. The cautious royal wore a formal appearance and security reportedly kept pace with the crowd. The event highlighted anti theft measures amid public interest.
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Sierra Perview
London
Olempia
Probe Company in Bribery Charges
Chicago report alleges a firm ran a $1,000,000 fund to bribe public officials, with chiefs and executives named in a case tied to late Saturday events. The document cites a campaign framework and plans to present evidence at a hearing.
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Chicago
Peh
Tustlea Jobo
McCourty
Erin
Seatorday
Couldn't Fry Eggs on Ice Asks Divorce
Chicago divorce tale shows Mrs. Catherine Torpey 58 claiming she could not fry eggs on ice as a magician’s stunt inspired plans for separate maintenance. She alleges her husband William grew cruel after witnessing the feat and responded with anger and hostility.
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Chicago
Catherine Torpey
William
Torper
Worth Bank Returns to Normal After Run Texas Feb 1
In Worth, Texas, First National Bank resumes normal operations after a Tuesday run and overnight efforts. Deposits totaling about 7.75 million arrived from the Federal Reserve and other banks, with 160 thousand opened post-opening. Officials and supporters reassure customers while figures show reserves restored. Prominent backers like W. T. Waggoner and Lynn P. Talley address crowds, pledging support and urging calm amid rumors.
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Tory Worth
Texas
First National Bank
Dalles
Piusic
W. E B. Connell
Inix
W. T. Waggoner
Lynn P. Talley
Dallas Federal Reserve Bank
Waggoner
Sant Mes Mul
Talley
United States
Ste Fede
Artists Clash Over Spenair Theater Plans In San Antonio
West Texas Chapter architects deny personal involvement in Borglum’s lawn plans and demand caution. They argue Borglum’s drawings could raise costs and hazard public safety. City must decide by Monday whether to proceed with Borglum’s concept or modify plans under charter rules.
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Star Sunken Garden
West Texas
American Institute of Architects
C. M. Chambers
Gilson Borslum
Major Chambers
Borglim
Borglin
Ilazard
Sorgium
Moniny
Chambers
anil com+ muyionens
Borglum
Commission
City of
San Antonio
Huge Jersey Rum Still Dynamited at Secret Plant
Federal agents blew apart a hidden rum operation in East Vineland New Jersey using dynamite and torches. The plant disguised as a chicken hatchery could produce 20,000 gallons of purified alcohol at an estimated cost of $175,000. A nearby building housed 13 underground vats with 10,000 gallons each.
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Celrersad Bessice
East Vineland
X. J
New Jersey
Naval Officer to Appeal City Property Case
Retired naval officer T A Astoria won no injunction in Fifty-seventh District Court as he appeals a condemnation action by the city of San Antonio. The case involves Camaron and West Travis streets where the city seeks ten parcels for street widening. Astoria values the property at 25000 dollars while the city offered 1500 to date. He alleges city representatives pressured tenants to vacate within three days. The appeal names San Antonio, Mayor M Chamberg and the city commissioners as defendants.
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T. A. Astoria
Camaron
Weat
Travis Streets
City of
San Antonio
M. Chambrrg
Astoria
Camarom Street
Warmer Weather Predicted With Clouds For Thursday
United States weather forecast predicts higher temperatures and increased cloudiness Thursday after a warmer trend Wednesday night. Low around 52 degrees is forecast for Wednesday night with light southerly winds in San Antonio. East and West Lexne expected to see fair to warmer conditions as the Weather Bureau notes.
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Belgraya
J. H Jarboe
Jarbue
San Antonio
Lexne
Weather Bureau
Utilities Inquiry Opens In Senate Testimony
Washington February 18. The senate interstate commerce committee continued hearings into utilities groups with William V. King chief accountant for the Federal Power Commission testifying that power interests used obstructive tactics and failed to comply with commission rulings.
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Washington
Senate
Interstate Our Mercy
William V. King
Feleral Power Commission
Tariff Increase on Package Dates Reported
Washington dispatch notes a tariff raise on packages weighing 19 pounds or less shipped abroad. The new rate, approved by authorities, adds one penny per pound for the 4x size compared with prior charges, with the change now in effect.
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Washington, D.C
Fed
Wrnte
Prohibition Hearings Highlight Big Business Figures
Washington reports show Grasson Murphy, director of several New York firms, denying knowledge of major industrialists while questioning continues. William Stayton, head of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, attacks public trust in government and urges repeal. The hearings test anti-prohibitionist claims as lawmakers press for complete records and cross examinations.
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Washington, D.C
Grasson M. . Murphy
New York City
Tha Vous Authciary
Michener
Michigan
Erry Ford
Laushter
William A. Stayton
Association
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