Bandits Raid Pacing Office Shock Chicago Scene
Gunmen raided a pacing office in Chicago on February 20 causing a panic as patrons fled. About 50 people escaped with an estimated loss of $10,000 as police mobilized and searched the area.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1931
Page
21
Gunmen raided a pacing office in Chicago on February 20 causing a panic as patrons fled. About 50 people escaped with an estimated loss of $10,000 as police mobilized and searched the area.
A man identified as Santis Martinez of 240 South Cols rno street was knocked from a bicycle by a vehicle driven by Van Marcos and Com Moree on Thursday afternoon. He was taken to Robert Ti Green hospital emergency ward for treatment.
A mother Mrs Jon Zerr of 1730 North Center Street and her son VW Yerr were injured when their automobile left the Frio City road and overturned in a ditch Thursday night. Mrs Zerr was in the car with her son Yerr who was momentarily blinded by glare from aVictor rack.
Baltimore February 20 report on infant inoculation using dead germs to build resistance shows some decrease in infection in early trials at Johns Hopkins. Officials announced today that the method has yielded promising results in initial experiments.
Venus Feb 20 fire early today wrecked the garage and a veterans hospital in Logton Rite. Loss is estimated at 50 000 dollars with no insurance. The hospital wing was stored and could not be used.
Ossitia February 20 reports Prince Da Paz defeated in harsh altitude travel across the Andes. The Prince reportedly endured heavy air and cold as he arrived in La Paz seeking respite, returning with only 102 hawes noted in the account.
Forty nine Brooks cadets and staff departed Dallas Friday morning en route to Avilerie for a cross country meet weathering rain. Lt I G Melilain led the group while officers including Col. Monee 1h Clagett and Fe Knight coordinated the trip. Returning plans listed San Antonio as the base with Abilene and Bam Antena among stations on the way back.
Dr Jenison heads to a Texas board gathering after leaving Friday for a Texas state meeting in Austin One board member noted the trip aligns with the pending agenda and offers a chance to discuss upcoming decisions.
A string of thefts reported across San Antonio includes entries by St F Rezell at 182 University, Masrett at 323 East Tutt Avenue, and Mickel at 212 Hershire. Items stolen range from clothing and an overcoat to tires, spark plugs, and a showcase display at General Tire, with victims citing front yards, streets, and a park as sites of loss.
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