Badman Slain at Piedras Negras Saloon
Alejo Sierra, a notorious border region figure, rode into the Gato Negro saloon in Piedras Negras Mexico across the border and opened fire. The bartender fled, police arrived, and after a gunfight Sierra was killed by a volley that felled both officers and ended his rampage.
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Eagle Pass
Alejo Sierra
Alejo
Piedras Negras
Mexico
Ruben Rodriguez
Hilario Conde
Conde
Rodrigues
Ban Angelo Saddlery Closes After Bankruptcy Petition
In San Angelo the Ban Angelo saddlery storefront endures no more as the old grey horse of the Confederacy fades. The long gathering spot for veterans, cowboys, and locals is gone, its storied past tied to war tales, frontier humor, and broadcasts of politics.
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Ban Angelo
Saddlery
San Angelo
Hawaii Princess Near Death at Point of Death
Hawaii’s Kalani annole, last royal of Hawaii, lies near death in Honolulu on February 19. Widow of J Prank Woods, a capitol, rancher, she is a direct descendant of Kamehameha the Napoleon of the Pacific, famed for conquering and uniting the islands.
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Hawaii
Monolulu
Kalaniannole
J. Prank’ Woods
Kamehameha, 1
Napoleon
Padle
Fugitive Defies Mounted Police Barricades in Alberta
Harvey Thompson, wanted on a petty theft charge, barricaded with his wife and stepdaughter in EVANKsUKG Alberta. Police siege continues as he challenges constables to arrest him with 200 rounds of rifle ammunition on hand. Authorities aim to seize him without bloodshed.
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Evanksukg
Alberta
Ren
Harvey Thompson
Thompson
Mexico Names New Envoy to France Minister Castello
Mexico appoints Alfonso Castello, former Bank of Agricultural Credit manager, as minister to France. He succeeds Emilio Portes Gil, who will run for governor of Tamaulipas. Castello to depart for Paris in a few days.
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Mexico
France
Alfonso Castello
Bank of Agricultural Credit
Emilio Portes Gile
Tamaulipas
Castello
Champagne to Be Used in Ceremony
San Francisco reports on February 11 that a Proctor of Santa Rosa was commissioned as a special deputy prohibition agent to legally transport California champagne to New York for the christening of the new Grace Ner Santa Mora on March 24.
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San Francisco
Proctor
Santa Tosa
New York
Spanish Officials Brace For Possible Communist Bombings
Madrid reports heavy guards around government buildings after protected Communist bombings traced to threats. Offices of President Alcala Zamora Interior Minister Casaram and Prime Minister Azan were targeted amid heightened security and concern.
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Madrid
Alcala Zamora
Casaram
Premiser Azan
Hoarders to Lose Property Tax Break, Deputy Warns
Los Angeles reports state deputy sheriff announces new personal property taxes on safe deposit boxes and other hoarded items. Tax rates set at 5 percent per thousand on certain valuables and 1 dollar per thousand on others, effective immediately.
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Lo& Angeles
Ansessor
Hopkins
U S May Auction Capone Estate to Satisfy Taxes
A federal representative said the luxury Palm Island Miami home tied to Al Capone may be sold at public auction to settle taxes. The mansion, valued around 259000, sits overlooking Biscayne Bay and was bought in Mae Capone’s name. The move follows tax records linked to the Rosenbloom Godwin boxing match in Daytona Beach.
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U. S
Capone
Virigaz
Teternational Newa
Daytona Beach
Fia
al Capone
Palm Island
Miami
Blecayne Bay
Daytona
Furafight
Mae Capane
Japanese widow of Hearn dies at 69 in Tokio
Setsuko Fokumi, wife of the late Lafcadio Hearn, author, died in Tokio at age 69. They married at Matsue in 1851. Hearn became a Japanese subject after their marriage. he died in 1904.
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Hearn
Tokio
Japan
Setsuko Fokumi
Lafcadio Hearn
Shad Hearn
Matsue
Marriag
Shaw appears angry after Africa car crash in GAPETOWN
George Bernard Shaw and his wife were severely shaken and bruised in a Wednesday automobile accident. The writers party is on a vacation visit to GAPETOWN, Union of South Africa, Feb. 18. Shaw showed more anger than hurt after the collision.
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Gapetown
Union
South Africa
George Bernard “Shaw
Shaws
Mexican City renews church services under new clergy law
Mexico City officials authorize renewal of services in eleven churches today after recognizing eleven priests under the new clergy restriction law. The churches had been closed since the law’s enactment several weeks ago.
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Mexico
City
Federal District Government
Mexico City
World’s monetary gold could fit in 31 foot cube
Senator Thomas of Oklahoma told colleagues that the entire world gold supply valued at 21 billion dollars could be stored in a cube 31 feet on each side in a corner of the senate chamber.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Thomas
Oklahoma
Oswald Jacoby Joins Mrs Culbertson in Bridge Championship
Oswald Jacoby will join Mrs Ely Culbertson on her side in the New York City team of four championship next week. The entry features Theodore A. Lightner, Mrs Culbertson, Jacoby and Mrs J C Thaw. Culbertson is in hospital and out of championship play.
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Oswald Jacoby
Culbertson Wilde
Culbertson
Schwab’s Mother Makes Quilt For Son Charles Schwab
Loretta Pa February 16 reports on a mother making a 3000 patch quilt for her son Charles Schwab on his seventieth birthday. The piece notes the sentimental gift and reflects on the steel magnate’s family background.
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Schwab
Loretta
Charles Schwab
Constitutional Rights Association petitions lawmakers for Watstead act modification
The Constitutional Rights Association of America presented petitions signed by 5433 people to U S Representatives Harr White and Boland urging immediate modification of the Watstead act. Samuel M Bhultz, national secretary, delivered the petitions in Washington D C on Feb 19.
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Cast Iron Skillets and Dutch Ovens Sale Ad
An old newspaper retail ad offers skillets three for 100 dollars No 4 and 5 inch sizes with polished cast iron deep sides. Your choice tomorrow at three for 1.00. Dutch ovens priced at 100 dollars.
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