Navy reshuffle elevates Hepburn to commander in chief
Admiral Hepburn was appointed to be commander in chief of the United States Navy, with the rank of admiral, relieving Admiral Joseph M. Reeves. Roosevelt approved broader changes including Leary to command battleships, Lanning to Third Naval District, Leahy to admiral rank, and King to head the aircraft base force through a series of postings and promotions.
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Washington, DB
Idar
Artin J. Hepburt
Navy Scouting Force
United States
Navy High ‘Command
Bio
Joseph M. Reeves
Roosevelt
William D. Leary
Harris Lanning
Lanning
New York
Yates Stirling
Leahy
William T.taverant
Eleventh Naval District
San Diego
Hepburn
Clarence 5. Kempff
Batteship
Suecred
Leary
Adel Talrat
Frederick 3. Horne
Henry W. Butler
Suita Plans Lawsuit to Recover AAA Taxes
New York Times reports several manufacturers intend to sue within a month to recover processing taxes paid since 193 percent total more than 1 billion dollars under the AAA. The move reflects hopes to reclaim funds amid ongoing tax validation issues and large sums tied to the program. The article notes industry optimism as suits target recovery of assessed charges.
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Jan
New York Times
AAA
Mother Makes Reply to Charge in Hewitt Case
In San Francisco today Mrs. Anne Hewitt’s lawyer released an answer to charges concerning Ann Hewitt’s guardianship. The document claims misstatements and defends expenditures while detailing schooling, residences, and medical issues amid the Hewitt estate disputes.
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Ban Francisco
Jan
le Cooper Hewitt
Ann
Peter Cooper Hewitt
Amy
Charg
San Francisco
California Sun
Caliente
Jny
End of Thelma Todd death inquiry nears verdict
Los Angeles dispatch reports the grand jury in the Thelma Todd death case nears closing as last witnesses testify. Roland West, Miss Todd’s former partner, says he will answer questions but will not smear her memory. In Indio, a Brooklyn manufacturer’s 12-year-old son is reported lost in Painted Canyon after wandering from his governess while they hunted diamonds.
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Los Angeles
Thelma Todd
Tieliaile
Thc
Comedienne
Roland West
Miss Todd
Miss “Todd
Indio
Calif
Joseph Altman
Brooklyn
Painted Canyon
Alfred
Miriam Reed
Bendel Crouzeouer
Miss Reed
Canyon
Yester
Hey
Charles
Morgan Renicke
City Hikes Tax Rate Two Cents to 1.45
Mayor C. K. Quin and the city commissioners tentatively set the tax rate at 1.45 on the 300 valuation, a two cent rise to cover sinking bids for a 356000 public improvements bond issue. Assessed valuations rose about 200000 to roughly 6140090, with the general budget near 2230000. Commissioner Bushick noted San Antonio remains lower than peer cities in its size.
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C. K. Quin
Wve
Frank Bushick
Bushick
San Antonio
Ite
Sewell Conducts Pastor's Funeral in Houston
The Rev. Jose P. Sewell pastor of Grove Avenue Church of Christ conducted funeral services in Houston for the Rev. James H. Childress pastor of Central Church of Christ Houston killed in an auto accident near Willis. Childress was well known in San Antonio.
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Jose P. Sewell
Grove Avenue Church of Christ
Houston
James H. Childress
Central Church of Christ, Houston
Willis
Mr. Childress
San Ate Tonio
Four Bids Placed on 12 Ton Road Roller in Precinct Two
Bexar county commissioners court heard four bids for a 12 ton road roller for precinct No 2 with the low bid at 2450 dollars. Bids will be sent to the county engineer for tabulation and ranking.
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Bexar County
Ingot Output in Sharp Rise in Steel Periodicals
NEW YORK January 8 The steel industry ends the holiday lull with ingot production at 51 percent of capacity, up from 47 percent last week Iron Age reports in its weekly review. The recovery comes as producers push to regain lost output.
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New York
Iron Age
Zemo Skin Relief Ad Claims Trusted 25 Years
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a trusted skin relief product for eczema, rashes, itching, and similar irritations. It claims quick relief, safety endorsements from Good Housekeeping, and availability in pharmacies. The copy imitates period advertising language with exaggerated assurances.
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Zemo
Emg
Tayden
Giet
Yemo
Good Housekeeping
Bureau
Four thefts lead to 140 days in jail and fines
Jo James pleaded guilty to four counts of theft under 50 dollars from Ratbow shop at 325 East Houston Street where he worked as a porter. He was sentenced in County Court-at-Law Xo by Judge McCollum Burnett, with 140 days in jail and fines totaling 200 dollars plus court costs.
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Norris Tames
Itreet
Jo James
McCollum Burnett
East
Houston Street
Calotabs Aids Nature in Fending Off Colds
Advertisement extols Calotabs as a thorough intestinal eliminant and diuretic. It claims Calotabs cleanse the gut of germ laden mucus and toxins, while promoting kidney elimination to speed recovery from colds. The ad advises taking one or two tabs first night and a repeat on the third or fifth night if needed.
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NAVY
Marble Falls
George Darragh
Granite Mountain
Abs
Darragh
Ann Cooper Hewitt
Russell Tyler
Marie Forman
Desert
Sewell
Hudson
Maryon Andrews
Saugiere Hewitt McCarter
KABC
Karotkin
CES
West Commerce Street
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