Prohibition era violence and global war talk mix in Today
The column by Arthur Brisbane reviews Prohibition repeal, a grim Boston like shootout at Porky's Place with Patsy the bartender and two men and a woman killed, and broader notes on prohibition, crime, and politics. It contrasts old stocks with education, critiques Britain Japan tensions, and cites Japan’s Manchuria march. It rails against unfair distribution, cites oats pricing in New Jersey, and reports Zangara pleading guilty for attempts on Roosevelt.
Japanese recapture Chinchow sparks Jehol border fears
Japanese troops recaptured Chinchow, a key Manchurian city, amid reports of heavy fighting near the Jehol border. Unconfirmed reports speak of concentrations of 10,000 Chinese troops near Chaoyangsu as Tokyo and Peking assess a major offensive yet to unfold.
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Chinchow
Manchurian
Far East
Jehol
Toklo
Heiping
Chaoyangsu
NEW TRIAL ON APPEAL 10 BE NEXT MOVE
The Rouuhwestern Hell Telephone company plans a new trial or rehearing to keep increased customer rates of about 2 million dollars in place while appealing. A decision in Mississippi’s judge’s order and Fifth Circuit action loom, with both sides vowing to fight to the finish over rate increases deemed confiscatory.
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Barklem
Rouuhwestern Hell Telephone Rompany
B. W. Clausen
Louis
Reading
A. Declant
High
Olaugen
A. X. Clausen
Dillad
San Antonio
Claugen
Edwin R. Holmes
Mississinpi
Federal District Court
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Duval West
Supreme Court
Clausen
Japanese Drive Into Jehol as Chinese Clash Rages
Reports from Chinchow Manchuria describe heavy Chinese losses after a night battle near Chaoyangssi and Jehal village. Japanese forces press west toward Nanjing with plans to seize Pelpina railway terminus, aiming at Chaoyang the Jehol capital. A Tokyo bulletin called the clash isolated. Chinese defenders under Gen Tang Yu Yin reportedly withdrew toward Ketlu as mounting forces advance along the Manchurian border toward Jehol City.
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Chinchow
Manchuria
Japan
Jehol
Chaoyangssi
Jehal
Nanjing
Peiptao
Chaoyang
Chaoyangesu
Chayangssu
Yoatsie Michi Suzuki
Pelpina
Manchukuo
Kallu
Ketlu
Hare
Janancad
Ohtumenkow
Death of Ebert Hulleran blamed on fright theory
Cleveland February 21 coroner cites fright as probable cause of death for Ebert Hulleran aged year old. Autopsy reveals enlarged thymus gland suggesting fear could trigger fatal heart or respiratory response. Boy disappeared October 22 after nation wide search. body found yesterday near his home.
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Cleveland
Ebert Hulleran
A. J. Pearse
Ebert
End of Sunshine and Fair Weather Forecast for L. A.
An end to the recent sunshine and fair weather is forecast for the next 24 hours. Weatherman J H Jarboe expects increasing stagnant nets, warmer Tuesday night, and a generally cloudy misty day Wednesday. Temperatures: Tuesday 68 high, Wednesday morning 66, Wednesday afternoon 74. Fresh south winds.
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J. H. Jarboe
John Hearst Betrothed to Louisianan Gretchen Wilson
Mrs. John G Wilson of Alexandria and New Orleans announced the betrothal of her daughter Gretchen Wilson to John R. Hearst son of Mr and Mrs William Randolph Hearst. Details of the marriage arrangements remained to be completed.
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Los Angeles
John G Wilson
Alexandria
New Orleans
Gretchen Wilson
John R. Hearst
William Randulph Hearst
Peru Absent At Probe By League Council
Geneva February 21 Peru did not attend the League of Nations council session to discuss Colombis appeal under article 15 calling for an investigation of border warfare between two South American states. Interven tion hit Miami February 21 A statement by eight exiled Havana University professors opposes U.S. intervention in Cuba. They deem the American press discussion of the Machado rite in Cuba fair and factual.
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Binope
Britain
Japan
London
League of Nations
China
England
United States
Philippines
Hong
Ene
Peru
League Geneva
League of Nations Council
Columbis
University of Havana
Cuba
Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Neighboring Areas
Increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions expected Tuesday night and Wednesday across San Antonio and vicinity. Lows near 66 Tuesday night and highs around 70 Wednesday. South winds light to moderate. East Texas shows increasing clouds with possible light showers in the southwest and along the coast. North Mississippi has warmer, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with likely rain in southern portions. West Texas remains generally fair and warmer with possible local rain near the southern region.
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San Antonio
Texas
Porton
Merlalan
Hearst outlines six point plan to revive economy
Washington February 21 Hearst proposes a six point program to restore prosperity during depression. It calls for expanding public works funded by bonds, currency reflation via federal bonds, protection of home markets, expanding farmer credit, and unifying railroads. He blames speculative fever for the crash and urges greater government spending in downturns to raise purchasing power and spur production.
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Washington, D. C
America
Willam Randolph Hearst
Fatale Finance Committee
Hearst
Ahich
Federal Reserve
Mr. Hearst
Hoover
Tex McDaniel rides longhorn from Barker to Broadway
New York report describes Tex McDaniel with a longhorn steer named Barker, brought from Barker Texas to Manhattan for a novelty ride. Barker left in Yonkers while McDaniel travels ahead, plans to tour Washington London and Paris if doors allow, claim the trip builds fame and a big time. Barker now lame but growing heavier, McDaniel says the journey benefits his showmanship.
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Barker
Texas
Yonkers
N. Y
Tex McDaniel
New York City
City Hall
McDaniel
New York
Tex McDauel
Strange
Washington
Jack Garner
London
Paris
Senators Push Repeal Bill in Texas Senate
In Austin on February 21 Senators George Purl of Dallas and Walter Woodward of Coleman introduced a bill to select delegates for a 12th general election convention to ratify repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Senator W R Cousins of Beaumont proposed a bill restricting insurance to licensed resident local agents.
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Austin
George Purl
Dallas
Walter Woodward
Coleman
Texas Senate
W. R. Cousins
Beaumont
Caucus Called to Decide on Speaker
Washington February 21. Franklin D Roosevelt will determine who succeeds Speaker John N Garner before assuming the presidency. A Democratic caucus to select a replacement for Garner, who moves to the vice presidency to preside over the Senate, has been called for March 2.
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Washington, D. C
Franklin D. Roosevelt
House
Bnot
John N. Garner
Senate
Woman Displays Mail Order Teeth at Dentists Inquiry
CHICAGO Feb 21 The federal dental committee inspected the defective denture of Mrs Mary Hoffman during an inquiry into 10 dentists tied to a false mail order teeth house. Dentists face possible license revocation for dishonorable and unprofessional conduct. Mrs Hoffman contrasted her experience with the dentures saying there is no room for a tongue and the upper teeth do not fit. The committee chairman Dr W R Williams called for order at the table.
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Dentists
Chicago
Mra
Mary Hoffman
State Department of Registration and Education
Hoffman Carlled
W. RB
Willams
Orden
Heiress, 7, Hidden by Mother Over Kidnapping Threats
New York reports say the mother of the $36,000 yearly heiress has hidden her child upstate after threats. A judge recently ordered the child to receive $3,000 monthly from her father's estate, prompting furious demands from criminals. The mother, Mrs Teh Catton Thomas Magraw, described notes demanding $300,000 and another $50,000 under threat of kidnapping.
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New York
Lacy Gallon Thomas
Mra
Tey Catton Thoman Magraw
Cermak Showing Improvement After Assassination Wounds
Miami report says Mayor Cermak shows steady improvement at bedside with no new symptoms and he is now sleeping. Mrs. Joe F. Gil, wounded in the same attack, is described as coming along nicely despite serious injuries.
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Seus Cermak
Miami
Fla
Cermak
Joe Fh, Gil
Texas House Engrosses Foreclosure Bill
Austin reports the Texas house of representatives engrossed a bill extending foreclosure delays on homestead mortgages for one year by a 72 to 31 vote. The measure moves to third reading on the next legislative day as agenda time tightens. In Chicago, frigid morning temps drop 16 degrees to minus 2 below zero, chilling residents.
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House
Austin
Texas House of Representatives
Pogular Ordor
Wilbur Opposes Merger Bill Proposed by Senate
Secretary Wilbur today opposed a bill by Senator Bratman to merge Interior and Agriculture into a single department of development and conservation. He argued the plan would not yield economy or efficiency and would create a new cabinet with an added secretary for agriculture and interior.
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Washington, D. C
Departments of Interior and Agriculture
Brattan
Democrat
New Mexico
Wilbur
Department of Development and Conservation
Crhineé
Agrinitire
Interror
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Porky's Place
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Diame
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Fourett
Thomas Jefferson
Charles Yancey
Helf
Shealee
Europe
Prom Chinchow
Associated Press
New Jersey
Amal Automobila
Zangara
Elad Rocesvelb
Pricon
Eka
Sharn
L. A
John Hearst
Tenas
Texs Senate
Tie Aky
Otten
Wellington
ymAmong & Errgo
Rerap
Auckland
Ware Savera
Aly
the Light
Italy
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