Independent chains challenge Standard Oil power
A tone filled discussion on Standard Oil as a 60 year old octopus facing rising independents. British Dutch Shell is cited as aggressive, with chains expanding nationwide while small retailers struggle. Industry leaders like Dearn Clarkson Vow Macy Gimbel and others are named as expanding or considering new stores. Secretary Mollan warns caution with branch backing amid calls for economical distribution and stronger chains to meet modern retailing pressures.
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LEY Standard Oil
New York
Standard
Cub
Little Independents
James A. Dearn
Newark
Toledo
Liauah
Manhatta
Bullock's
Tos Angeles
Mollan
Banka
Taft Sneg Death Feared Despite Physician Visit
Washington February 27 The two physicians attending William Howard Taft returned to the Tah residence at 4 o'clock and planned to call. Doctors Haguer and others said Taft faced a vertical condition with no hope of recovery. A general breakdown followed the ailments that forced his resignation as chief justice, with his pulse very low and real value uncertain.
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Washington, D
Witliam Hlowart Taft
Washington,d
William Howard Tate
Francis K. Haguer
Wyoming Avenue
Mr.Taft
Tie
Weather forecast fragment with mixed regional data
A damaged OCR weather page item lists cloudy conditions across Texas and nearby states with expectations of rain Friday and Friday night. Temperature notes cite about 68 degrees Thursday night and southerly winds along the coast, plus varied city readings from Chicago to Denver and others, though many lines are garbled.
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San Antonin Wand
Cloudy Weather and Rain Forecast for Thursday Night
Intermittent rain with low hanging clouds expected for San Antonio and vicinity Thursday night into Friday. Local meteorologist says rain will be light and not heavy. Light to moderate easterly to southerly winds accompany the precipitation. Low tonight around 56 degrees at the harbor.
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Sau Antonia
J. H. Jarber
Harbor
West Texas
Johnson immigration bill approved by House committee
Washington February 27 The revised Johnson bill to restrict immigration from the western hemisphere to about seventy six thousand was approved today by the house immigration committee The measure would limit Mexican immigration to a set quota and curb overall entry.
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Washington, ND. C
Jobson
Western Hemisphere
House
Congress Ready to Buy Mart Control
Congress stood ready to appropriate 100,000,000 to give the federal farm guard control of the heat and cotton markets pending administration advice on padlocking all grain exchanges.
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Congress
Mart
Washington, D.C
INS
Federal
Farm Guard
Wheat Agency Still in Ring Says Legge
Washington February 27 Chairman Legge of the grain stabilization board said the recently formed wheat stabilization corporation is still in the ring and does not hesitate to free the fireworks in answering complaints by grain dealers on far board policies for grain buying.
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Wheat Agency
Legge
Washington, D. C
Far Board
Wheat Stabilization Corporation
Washington, I
Pierre
DuPont
Critipatz DuPost
Reserve Banker to Head Young Bank
Washington reports that Fels Sr Ms Gates W McGarrah, chairmen of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, will realign his position within the International Settlements Bank under the Young plan, with continuation at the treasury.
Mitchell Opposes Home Dry Raids
Attorney General Mitchell voiced disapproval of an effort to permit searches of private dwellings in the war on illegal liquor. The summary notes the stance taken by the U.S. official in Washington D.C. on February 24.
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Mitchell
Washington, D.C
Tore Draplic
Bignor Jason
Wilkins Sells Two Exploration Ships to Argentina
Captain Sir Hubert Wilkins, renowned Australian explorer, has sold the two air lanes used in his Antarctic expedition to the Argentine government. The sale, announced February 27, transfers ownership of the vessels and related equipment to Argentina.
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Wilkins
AITEX
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Antarctic
Premier Hopeful Over Naval Pact
London reports a prime ministerial figure questioned in the commons about defense commitments and an international arrangement on arms reduction. The dialogue centers on whether a naval pact would restrain or bolster national security amid ongoing debates.
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London
Mar Vonalit
Commons
Todex
Two San Antonio Fire Tragedies Kill One Burn Six
A wood stove kerosene accident sparked two separate blazes in San Antonio early Thursday, destroying an apartment and killing a woman. Neighbors aided six injured, including a three-year-old, four-year-old, and two adults, as fire crews fought to control the flames.
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San Antonio
Valdez Atreet
Rey Snyder
Lexington Apprisiess
Raymond Corcigan
Snyder
Mrs. Vier
Indictments Split Over theft and swindling case
A Ninety-First District grand jury returned thirteen indictments against Kenneth Wimer, president of the Wimer Tichasdaon company, for theft and swindling totaling 115000. Bond set at 1000 on each case. Wimer sought habeas corpus hearing after surrendering to the sheriff. Trial likely set for April as docket runs through March. several attorneys accompany Wimer.
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Marjing
Wirnes
W. W. McCrory
Lamar Bee
W. W. McCrery
Anderson
Thirty-Seventh District Court
Wimee
L. E. Fite
L. E. # and company
Guaranty Ikling Corporation
N. S. Dickinson
N.S. Dickinson and Company
Busby Building Corporation
K. Towns
Smit Leck Petroleum Company
W. E. Wesbit
Nesbit-Hanson-Fick Clinic
Median Arts
Winer
W. W. McCrary
Nemit Sy
Heukidn Commissionee
Avastin
Conner
Boxing weigh-in in Miami sparks Sharkey Scott clash
In Miami heavyweights Sharkey Tipgy and Scott weighed in after noon at the boxing commission offices. Sharkey tipped the scales at 197 pounds while Scott hit 207, a 31 pound gap giving Reacto camp an advantage for their rumored carnival bout.
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Scott
Miami
Fla
Shockey
Miami Boxing
Campoto Rei
Misko
Bigr
Sharkey
Texas Bank Closed by Its Directors Riang Star
The First National Bank of Wis ing Star failed to open today after a notice on the door said directors found it advisable to close the institution and asked the banking department to take charge. No further information was available.
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Texas Bank
Riang Star
Texas
First National Bank of
Wising Star
Ool
Banking Department
Gonzales Negro Prisoner Given Death by Hanging
Gonzales, Urton, Fels and Parten, convicted of killing his wife, receive 250 years plus life terms. The condemned man chose self-inflicted death by hanging in his jail cell on the evening of the scheduled execution date.
Monaco declares martial law over royal family feud
In a dramatic move the principality of Monaco enacts martial law amid a rift within the ruling house between Prince Pierre and Princess Charlotte. The royal couple, with their two children, await action from Rota in the evolving crisis.
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Principality
Monaco
Pierre
Charlotte
Rota
Mayor favors funding for Robert Green hospital project
Mayor Chambers backs a bond issue to finance a new Robert B. Green hospital with at least 250000 dollars for permanent improvements. The board seeks funds for equipment like beds, but the mayor says equipment costs cannot be covered by bond money and will require separate approval. City Attorney Cybbs to decide if beds count as permanent items.
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Mayer C. My Chambers
Robert B. Green Hospital
Yoo
Bord
Chaimwers
T. D. Cybbs
Nommees
Zoo Board Accepts Gifts for Hearst Chimp Exhibit
The zoological board on Thursday approved adding a chimpanzee and other animals to Hearst Zoo. A harnessed chimpanzee cage will be built funded by William Hearst, per Park Commissioner Rubiola. A nightworker will guard the Sherdmnd ponies, and the board passed a motion to purchase peafowls for 84. Also approved were transfers affecting recreation department staff and animal housing.
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William Handolph Hearst
Zoological Born
Jacob Rubiola
Wbhe
Tewag Vured
Roy Mons
Browne Rile
Rbel Lorbert Perez
Recreation Department
Night Sessions for Congress Slated
In Washington D.C. tonight leaders push to finalize plans as a new session approaches. Stakeholders anticipate extended talks next week to move key measures forward.
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Congress
Wassesgton
D.C
Ketut
Inal Vale
Sonny
Tomoreny
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