Death by own action ends Roy Gardner’s career escapees
Francisco January 1 The notorious ex convict Roy Gardner famed for multiple mail robberies died by his own hand in a hotel bathroom. He fashioned a jetball chamber and inhaled deadly fumes after leaving Leavenworth in 1898. Gardner had warned ex convicts face a societal barrier and blamed himself for the disgrace his family endured. His wife in Napa plans burial. Gardner’s life included an $80,000 San Diego job and a dramatic recapture in Roseville before future escapes.
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Puget Sound
Food handler rules adopted by city council amendments
The city council adopted amendments to the food handlers ordinance at its Thursday meeting. The changes add binod loss and raise charges from 50 cents to 1 dollar. Exemptions include needle workers laundry workers and cleaning and dyeing plant employees. The ordinance covers workers in all food product establishments hotels boarding houses restaurants and pecan shelling plants. Health card examinations must be taken twice yearly with costs around rents. Gene Buck's mother Catherine Buck 76 died at Providence hospital Detroit at Christmas confinement.
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C. Ray Davis
William Blanchet
Grand Jurors Quiz Tipton Officials In Health Probe
Dr Val C Tinton city health director appeared briefly before the grand jury believed to be probing conditions at a beer and wine establishment. The health director had ordered compliance with city health rules and warned of closures. Wednesday Cus Brown supervisor for the square control board was questioned. Other witnesses testified on routine criminal matters.
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Val C. Tinton
Phirsdsy
Beer
City Viealth
Cus Brown
Squor Control Board
County Warned on Cleaners Agents in Harlandale
The sheriff department warned county residents to beware of cleaners solicitors in Harlandale and South San Antonio cavens. Citizens were warned of a racket where clothes are left for cleaning and pressing at low prices but are never returned. Chief Deputy J W Davis said Harlandale residents lost clothing this week to suit and dress items sold for 19 cents each.
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J. W. Davis
Overcrowding at San Antonio Hospital Highlighted
An elderly San Antonian, A. C. Burke, 62, long awaiting transfer, remains housed in county jail due to no room at the San Antonio hospital. Jailer Bob Ginter defends jail conditions as clean and safe, while statewide waiting lists for mental hospitals total 520.
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Girke
Charles W. Aviders
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Brownsville
Girl Aided by AE Jadine Los Angeles
Patricia Winfrey 37 of New York, who once threw a brick through a Hollywood store window and went to jail, is staying in the home of Rev. R Anderson Jardine after his advice for a new start. She left jail amid drizzle, awaiting Monday sentencing with probation possible. The minister, linked to Wallis Simpson and the duke of Windsor, has faced hard times since leaving England.
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Patricia Winfrey
Hollywood
R. Anderson Jardine
Wallis Simp
Duke of Windsor
England
Igots Jardine
Miss Winfrey
New York
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Newcomb Conder
Elks Plan First January Dance in Texas Trails
Faith healing claims by N B Liker and Ben Lockenbagh in Stockdale and Menard draw a dozen witnesses who report warm healing for cattle and sheep. West brothers of San Angelo cited as key healers. Ranchers bring stock to be cured, while cattle prices rise for stockyard sales in Converse and Gonzales. Texas poultry needs grow, Elks plan a January dance amid local market chatter.
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Converse
W. E. Bouldin
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Union Commission Company
Row enliven s Adler Derby
Wednesday night Captain Joe Fivans of the California team and Captain Billy Lyons of the San Antonio team tangled in the final minutes as Evans won the bout. The published standings show scattered names and numbers, but readable context is limited to the duel and the victor with teams California and San Antonio.
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California
Billy Lyons
San Antonio
Evans
Tieharis
Ted “Randall
Guereia
Chuick Mimsen
Jie Thomas
Huey
Ile Valifdantasa
Mary Youpetie
Red Cross Seeks Growth Aids Local Units and War Relief
Augusta Battles is reappointed executive secretary of the Bexay County Red Cross after a board meeting at the courthouse. The Junior Red Cross reports 23,498 San Antonio students affiliated. Volunteers describe sewing for war victims including 40 layettes and 71 operating robes. Katherine Baker notes home hygiene classes and continued preventive welfare work. D A Powell presided.
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Bexay County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Smyth-Young
Sunthey Orsinger
Finland
Katherine King Baker
City Health Department
D. A. Powell
Injured Rancher of Mexico Beller
The condition of Lisl Mangum, 56, prominent rancher of Mexico, is unclear after a water well accident on Tis Lane. Reports say Mangum suffered multiple injuries and was taken to Nix hospital Thursday for treatment with details still unrevealed.
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Mexico
Nix Hospital
Antonio
MeeKien
Three Bodies Recovered After Utah Mine Explosion
In Bingham Utah the crushed bodies of two more miners were recovered early today after ore loosened by an explosion. The third victim's body was found last night, Mines Superintendent L. Buehmart said dynamite explosion near the scene may have caused it.
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L. Buehmart
Market Prices and Produce Listings For San Antonio
A chaotic OCR listing shows wholesale market figures and produce prices including apples Jonathan at $1.56 per bushel, grapefruits $1 a bushel Texas $1, Oranges Texas and California prices, numerous vegetables priced by crate, bushel, or pound, and notes on growers and regional supplies.
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Avoradas
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Texas
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Burbank
Turtle bandit charged after three robberies
Fritz M. Jones, 21, labeled the turtle bandit, faced three complaints alleging robberies in the Tobin Hill area. Detectives say he used a toy pistol to threaten parked car occupants on January 3 to 5, stealing small amounts from Joe Edwards, Anthony Heye, and Leonard Gray.
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Fritz M. Jones
Jones
Rob
Justice of the Place Bar
Corrigan
Jattes
Joe Edwards
West Gramercy Place
Anthony Heye
Nolan Street
Leonard Gray
North St Mary's P Street
Fourteen Join Honor Roll at San Antonio Millitary Academy
Fourteen San Antonio Military Academy students were named to the honor roll. Superintendent Dr W W Bandu Fant announced the list Thursday. Read names include Carl Bosshardt, Robert Brittingham, Tom Frost, Sam Harper Je, Harry Nickeybouker Jr, and others.
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San. Antonio Millitry Academy
W. W. Bandu
FTL Official Returns Guy Jones to Washington Office
The Federation of Trade Leaders reports Guy Jones, tied to Aéstriet treetae, appeared at the investigation bureau on Thursday. He headed to the San Ate tanin office for within fourteen business days to Washington, D.C.
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