Lexing ton Sinks After Collision on East River
New York Jan 8 The steamer Lexington carrying 130 passengers and 52 crew sank after a collision with the tramp freighter Jane Christenson amidships. Four crewmen were missing and more than 20 injured, including 11 women, were rushed to hospitals as investigators began probing signals and navigation errors in the heavy traffic near the Manhattan Bridge. Rescue boats worked amid the rising dawn as tugs aided passengers and crew from the downed vessel bound for Providence.
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New York
Lexsington
Sylvester Cosantini
William Fendicton
Lexington
John Wickman
Jane Christenson
Log Land Sound
Providence
Lower Manhattan
Christenson
Kidney health ad claims and dangerous detox pitches
Fragmented ad copy urges kidneys to “clean out acids” and promising rapid fixes. It promotes Cretex as a guaranteed treatment, misstates medical effects, and pressures readers to buy a costly product with unclear safety. The text mixes garbled phrases about circulation and bladder issues, aiming to exploit health fears.
Lexington Disaster Reveals Rescue Efforts in Harbor History
Capt John Wickman led the Jane Christenson crew to rescue 99 aboard the Lexington after a collision. Tug Patience and other vessels saved passengers as the ship tilted and sank within minutes. Captain Pendleton praised his crew for bravery and passengers remained calm amid the crisis. Examination found a five foot hole in the prow.
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New York Harbor
Jane Christenson
John Wickman
Gal
Pine Negro
Patience
Lexington
Tig Dia
Mond
Jobin
Change of Road Designation for U S Aid Sought
Texas Highway No. 8 from San Antonio to Three Rivers may become a continuation of federal highway No. 66 to secure federal aid. Thomas H. MacDonald, chief of the bureau of public roads, says papers are being prepared for approval with Representative Richard Elsberg Whursday noting. Washington dispatch.
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San Antonio
Three Rivers
Customs Patrol Men Are Approved by Treasury
Five customs patrol inspectors were approved Thursday by the Treasury Department. Read names: James Lawrence Millar, San Antonio. George Barvey Grimes, Uvalde. Warne Oscar Robinette, Brownsville. John G. Turman, Uvalde. Gordon Floyd Stark, Corpus Christi.
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Harry P. Hornby
Treasury Department
James Lawrence Millara
San Antonio
George Barvey Grimes
Uvalde
Warne Oscar Robinette
Brownsville
John GC. Turman Uvalde
Gordon Floyd Stark
Corps Christy
Psychiatrist Analyzes Hauptmann In Courtroom Portrait
Dr Edward Spencer Cowles offers a blunt psychiatric profile of Bruno Hauptmann, labeling him distinctly psychopathic with egotism and cunning. The piece discusses Hauptmann’s demeanor, alleged lack of empathy, and suggests his involvement in the Lindbergh case as part of a theory that the baby accident was a ruse to shield the kidnapper.
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Edward Spencer - Cowles
Ord
Jakna Hopkiniversity
Universal Service
Flemington
N. J
Dan
Brians Hauptmann
Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Ex Soldier Jailed in Fort Sam Gun Theft Case
Four former soldiers at Fort Sam Houston were jailed in Bexar County on a $2500 bond after federal charges alleging theft of 74 government automatic pistols. Bruce D. Burton remained in federal custody about three weeks. Five others face related charges. all but one pistol have been recovered.
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Fort Sam Houston
Bexar County
United States
Paul A. Lockhart
Bruce D. Burton
Gus Jones
Department of Justice
Jones
League of Decency targets Nudism in new penal law
The League of Decency broadens its scope beyond films by drafting an amendment to the penal law. The advisory committee, chaired by Alfred E. Smith, proposes criminalizing nudism and stating that public exposure or physical display as practiced by nudists would be an offense under the law.
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League of Decency
New York
Dan
League
Alfred E. Smith
Brazil to Suspend Service on Debts
Rio de Janeiro reports that the government said it would suspend payments on its foreign debts. Officials cited dwindling exchange stocks abroad and rising European demands for payment in gold as causes of the suspension amid a recession.
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Brazil
Rio DE Janfiro
Ecources Lore
Unos‘ilelaly
Open Forum Letter on Racketeering and Truck Regulation
A reader from The Light in San Antonio laments racketeering by local officers and jail abuse. He questions police safety, accuses sheriffs and constables in East Texas towns of pressuring truck drivers, and urges state senate and railroad commission scrutiny of regulations that affect truck owners and livelihoods. A Victim.
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the Light
San Antonio
Texag
Texas
Enese
South Rules in Congress with Broad Immigration Measure
Washington dispatch notes parties preparing for a busy session with 2300 bills ready, including a Batman bill for soldiers home and veteran compensation certificates. Representative Patman leads measures to authorize 2.1 billion dollars in adjusted veterans certificates, with various cancellations of interest on long secured certificates.
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Robinson
House
Senate
League Court
Washington, D. C
Patman
Texas
Lindbergh murder trial scene precedes verdict
Contained courtroom notes describe Mrs. Lindbergh entering the trial audience as Charles Hauptmann sits with a grave, unreadable expression. The scene follows tense exchange and focused glances between Hauptmann and the visiting spouse, with observers awaiting further proceedings.
Lindbergh sighting gun bulge prompts police remark
Reports claim a pistol bulge under Col. Charles A. Lindberghs coat was carried for protection. The claim drew the remark Look him over from state police superintendent H Norman Schwarzkopf. Authorities had denied the report, but early morning observations suggested a bulge on the flier.
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Lindy
Flemington
Charles A. Lindbergh
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Robert Peacock
Cours
Arkansas Guard Ordered to Duty in Two Counties
Governor Futrell ordered a company of National Guardsmen to duty in Stone and Independence counties after reports of violence near Batesville where a deputy sheriff was killed. The action follows unrest in the lonely mountain area as authorities seek to restore order.
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Arkansas Guard
Little Rock
Ark
J. Marion Futrell
Stone
Independence
Batesville
Sherif
Gunbattle in Picher Leaves Deputy,Killed and Several Wounded
In Picher Oklahoma a gun battle last night left Deputy Sheriff Gerald Hodge dead and three others wounded. Ex convict Buster Cooper and under sheriff Fat Bray were among the wounded. the investigation followed a chase involving a fugitive believed to be Boi Johnner. Police report continued car pursuit as Johnson and Cooper fled separate vehicles.
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Springfield
Boi Johnner
Raye
Picher
Okio
Abesville
Okia
UPI
Traymond Hane Tob
Gerald Hodge
Ottawa County
Oklahoma
Buster Cooper
Fat Bray
Goopey
Bray
Johnson
Cooper
Evangelist Thompson Preaches Revival Across Texas Towns
Evangelist Thompson announced Thursday she will conduct revival services at Kenedy Ploreaville Karnes City Palle City Pleasanton Jourdanton and other surrounding towns. She is preaching across San Antonio as well in pursuit of circuit revival efforts.
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Poy ‘Thompson
Evangelish
Kenedy
Ploreaville
Karnes Qity
Palle City
Pleasanton
Jourdenton
Kealeg
Mat Corhtre
San Antonio
La Roche Tonic Promises Quick Health Boost
La Roche is advertised as a French tonic wine rich in natural cinchona compounds and peptones claiming to nourish nerves bones and blood. It pledges rapid skin clarity brighter eyes and heightened alertness, urging immediate purchase of a large economical bottle to surprise a husband and friends.
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la Roche
Quina la Roche
Quinn la Roche
Dragelet
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Open Forum
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