Engaged Pair In Tragedy At Wisconsin Dormitory
Notes reveal a pair were engaged when a man shot a woman in a University of Wisconsin dormitory, then killed himself. The victims were Miss Palmer, a Wisconsin University French instructor, and Bernard, a Sicilian chemist from Hibbing Minnesota. The couple had written letters about romance and language study, and the defense of their engagement appears to have ended in the fatal shootings. Archival reporting notes the dormitory visits and the chaperone role of Miss Palmer, with Bernard’s body sent to his parents in Eydeth Minnesota.
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Ber O
Fera
Bernard
Igee
Moana
Infant burned to death in chair fire at home
In Latinigw Texas a month-old child of Mr and Mrs Stroup perished when the blankets wrapping it caught fire while the infant slept in a rocking chair. Fire was not discovered until the flames had spread to the child and clothing. The report notes the tragedy occurred around January 9.
Fog Sets In Delaying Houston Channel Shipping
Heavy fog grips Houston Channel delaying ships entering and leaving Galveston area ports. Several vessels anchored at docks as captains report poor visibility. ships at Keyhem and along the Houston channel delay sailings while fog persists through Thursday.
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Houston Channel
Alveston
Keyhem
Houston
Galveston Bar
Comeme
Change in him is so great friends all ask about it
William Burkhardt of San Antonio tells how Plant Juice relieved his stomach troubles after years of indigestion gas headaches and constipation He claims rapid improvement by the second day and says he has regained strength appetite and energy and plans to return to work. The testimonial notes the product is sold by all druggists.
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Iid
Mgr
William Burkhardt
Braxel
San Antonio
Avenue, Avenue
Burkhardt
Ben
Mars
False alarm at San Antonio National Bank triggers police
Police rush to the San Antonio National Bank at 9 30 Thursday morning after a burglar alarm rings. Bankers say no robbery. Investigation shows a new employee accidentally pressed a signal button while entering his cage, keeping the alarm active as officers arrive. Ferdinand Herff notes esteemed service.
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San Antonio National Bank
Nct
Reystem
Alan
Ferdinand Herff
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Burgin to Deliver Old Folk Sermon at Laurel Heights
Dr. H. C. Burgin, pastor of Laurel Heights Methodist Church, will preach a Sunday morning sermon for elderly people on The Best Insurance for a He Old Age. Special music is planned with the Laurel Heights choir directed by David G. Onesher singing Dream of Galilee and Edward McKerzie performing the gospel solo It Is Better Farther On.
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H. C. Burgin
Laurel Heights Methodist Church
Treated as Federal Court Pleas in Stolen Property Case
In United States district court late Thursday the defendants Dave Shaenfield Abe Shaenfield and Herman Cohen faced charges of receiving and concealing stolen government property. H C Christensen pleaded guilty to transporting a stolen automobile from Colorado to Texas and was sentenced to 20 months. Jose San Ro 21 a first offender admitted selling morphine and got four months in county jail dated back to November 8. Pauline Sermini pled guilty to possession of 25 pints of intoxicants and was fined 52 dollars.
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United States District Court
United States
Dave Shaenfield
Abe Shaenfield
Herman Cohen
H.C. Christensen
Federal
Colorado
Texas
Jose San Ro
Pauline Sermini
Threat letter to Harlandale woman demands 8000 dollars
Deputy Jim Dwyer reports a Dec 27 letter found in a window at Mrs. T. B. Applewhite’s home in Harlandale threatening to burn her houses if the $8000 demand is not met. The sender remains unidentified and no attempt at the threat has occurred. The letter was turned over to the sheriff.
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Jim Dwyer
T. B. Applewhite
Herlandsle
Sheriffs Office
Applewhit Avtorner
Architect Plans Post Office Addition
Architect I Porter from Washington supervises planning an addition for the San Antonio post office. Postmaster Lucas cites inadequate space and increasing business justifying larger quarters or a new building.
Dissolution Plea in 1924 San Antonio Marriage
Nami Doss seeks annulment of marriage to Otto G Doss filed in Perens third District Court. The petition states they wed August 27 1924 in San Antonio while Nami was minor. parental consent reportedly never given. Nami’s address listed as Cileko DeWitt County.
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Marcia
Doss
Otto
Nami
Perens Third District
Cileko
DeWitt County
San Antonio
Naval Committee Meeting Called in Washington
The House naval committee was convened again in Washington to discuss general matters on naval establishment. Some members felt the panel would avoid deeper debate on the battle fleet and delay confrontation with broader Navy conditions before Congress.
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Washington
House Naval Committee
Marss
Speedy remedy touted for multiple ailments
An old advertisement claims 666 is a prescription for colds grippe dengue headaches constipation biliousness and is described as the speediest remedy known. The note reads as a promotional claim without medical endorsement.
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