Telegraph rate case reveals witness testimony in city
A city hearing details telecommunication rate disputes as diverse witnesses discuss valuations of telephone property and the impact of rate increases. Dr. Weight Johnson, C Gill, and others testify on fair returns, depreciation, and costs of equipment amid debates over pre and post 1925 rates.
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Spetia
Fem
Clausen
Ominsel
Itnjuiliss Glagsra
Hill
Spokane
Weight Johnson
Cits
Birvmuourle
Obion
AvEen
Sam
Pari
Voneezu
Johnson
Tub
Mondar
AZO
Telimoor
Ite Beers
San Amonio
Wright Johnson
Ibe
Antonio Pinuls
Rheumatic Pain Relief Advertised as A-2851 Drug
An old advertisement touts Prescription A-2851 as a fast remedy for rheumatic pains in the hip, thigh, leg, knee, or foot. It promises joint and muscle relief and claims uric acid removal and chalky deposits dissolution, with mentions of gout and sciatic nerve pain. The copy notes liquid or pill forms and urges readers to obtain it.
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Jain
Eracetel Ascrr
Euler
Honolulu Attacks Denied Amid Hospital Violence Review
A January report from Honolulu officials details an investigation into hospital violence cases dating to 2024. The review found seven cases of sexual violence and 63 non violent incidents, totaling 74. Two American women and two American girls suffered violence, with three Americans reportedly hired.
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Wonolcle
Ostal
Honoat
Grific Wight
Altornes
Mony- Inu
Wight
Honolulu Quiet Amid Liberty For Enlisted Men
MNOLULE January 12 reports Honolulu remained quiet despite a night of limited liberty for army and navy personnel. An alert automobile patrol traced a brief hourlong drive through the city while military police note vice and dances in several districts. Only one soldier and about 60 sailors reportedly earned extra liberty while the rest stayed on base.
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Honolulu
Acmy
Navy
Army
Postoffice Site Purchase And Appraisal Details
The article notes a $122,400 payment related to the postoffice site transaction with the Arthur hotel owners, plus a $125,000 appraisal by a board of appraisers. It references a $225,000 land purchase target and mentions agreed prices and city costs for the project, with several unclear or garbled phrases surrounding figures and payment terms.
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United States Treasury
Los Angeles Pair Murder Policeman Mystery
A cryptic Los Angeles report describes a detective lieutenant killed during a shooting yesterday. The piece mentions a robbery at a theater and notes police investigation proceeding as authorities pursue leads and identify suspects.
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Los Angeles
LOS Angels
Neutenant
Asith
Freedom returns to Honolulu after mass fear
Monolet y enforces calm as troops and sailors reenter Honolulu following a killing that sparked a reign of fear. Naval and military police patrol the city while a grand jury convenes to hear indictments against nine suspects.
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Monolety
Ionoluty
Tology
Val
Lawrones M. Paik
Ademiral Yates Stirling
Sven Oni
Woman Sends Husband Message From Pearl Harbor Prison
A fragmentary wartime note from Mrs Granville Fortescue describes sending cheer from a temporary naval confinement at Pearl Harbor. The message, addressed to her husband Tommie, asks him not to worry and mentions their son and defense efforts. Words are garbled but convey concern and affection amid wartime strain.
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Ware
Pear Harbor Naval Base
Granville Fortescue
Navy
New York
Altoraty
Tommie
Lainat
Los
Alec Catkins
Baptearic
Honolulu Protester Meeting on Good Government Demands
In Honolulu a crowd gathered for a public meeting demanding reforms for better government. A participant described concerns about official actions and communications while urging accountability and transparency in local governance.
Arrests Made in 5835 Prohibition Raids in DC
Washington, Jan 12. Prohibition raids across the district yielded 1142 automobiles, 208 stills, 140 beer fermenters, 131435 gallons of beer, 6700 gallons of spirits, and 48840 gallons of urine noted as a misprint in the reported figures. Prohibition director Amos W. Woodcock highlighted the department’s ongoing pursuit and arrests.
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Wasiingtos
D. C
Lee
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Simled Daoday
Woodcork
Uriine
Holmes Resigns from United States Supreme Court
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Bond 1% Made In Wife Sang
Wudolph Matthews Sr a former automobile salesman is released on a $5000 bond from Bexar County jail amid a grand jury probe. The case involves a weapon and a witness statement from his son about a shooting, with a future grand jury appearance scheduled and defense discussions ongoing.
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Wudolph Matthews Sr
Willy UN
Alaity Street
Traninrs
Bexar County
Dani
Phizey-seventh
Jenenet
Grand Dry
Wiltwases
Luegei
Uoncursril Wan
Kiar
Thole Hanig
Attornes
Bond
Matthews
G dKelman
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Vixtue! Attorny
Bankruptcy Plea Granted for Separate Partners
Separate voluntary bankruptcy petitions were granted by a federal district court. Partners Leo Albert and Emiry My jointly owned the Star station on East Commerce Street. Liabilities were listed as substantial, with assets found to be minimal, and court actions focused on asset liquidation and debt settlement.
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Voluntney Bankminters
Prisde Leo Albert
East
Commerce Street
Hana
Ilegosit
Gite Central Pats
Samp Oil Sinek
Jekman
A. Boy Candidate for Aggie Degree in Agriculture
A. Boy candidate for a degree in agriculture at Texas A. and M. College. Degrees will be presented without graduation ceremonies January 30.
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Cliftas Court Wareen
San Antonia
Terae A. Em. College
New Yorkers Face Soot Concerns Amid Exhibit
New Yorkers confront soot levels as the New York Academy of Medicine opens an exhibit on clean air and clean sheets. Officials note lower soot in 1931 due to reduced industry and better weather, citing measurements in the city.
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New York
Yor Academy of Medicine
New Surlphan
Colombia Oil Concession Saga Tangles Diplomacy
Testimony outlines a $20,000,000 Colombian oil concession dispute. Officials discuss Olaya era agreements, regulatory changes, and balancing the Colombian budget. Witnesses name George Taylor and others as involved in consultations to resolve oil policy and revenue questions.
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Reminere Department
Om Circulor
Tobin Goverment
Coulomb
Johnson
California
Olaya
Willy Per Legislativehoepyerle
New York
Calamba
Sue Witness
George Taylor
Washington
Ca Joma
Anak
Honolulu Held Out of U S Navy Court Jurisdiction
Washington January 12 navy officials say Mrs Granville Forlesne and two enlisted men charged in Hawaii will be tried by local authorities in Honolulu. Admirals state the law gives no Navy court power over the case. The House is to hear further on the matter today.
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Grmulfe
Mortescu
Ronimatron
Mra
Ene
Frias
Trawailon Islands
Sayal
Washington
United States
Renate
Judd
William V. Pratt
Naval Operations
Honolul
Albert O. Jones
Pearl Harbor
Thulenant Massie
Fortescue
E. J. Lord
Josogl Kalahawvai
Ix Mere
Gillan
Luna
TL Srazhar
Val Cedertoft
Kahgharai
Horace Tia
Myssin
T Hanks
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Justion
Supreme Court of the
Honolulu
U. S. Navy
B.C
Navy
Granville Forlesrne
Dhomag
Naval Court
V Vo Pruitt
Hermann Sons to Hold Meeting on South Street Hall
The Vile Siemering lodge No. 42 of the Hermann Sons will meet Tuesday night at the hall on South Marya street. Denry F. Wasnt and Arthur Teck preside as chairmen of the arrangements committee.
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Hermann Sons
Vile Siemering Lodge No
South St Marya Street
Denry F. Wasnt
Arthur Teck
arAngements Committee
Scots Flood West Texas With Heather
In San Angelo a Scottish native resident since Fort Concho sent heather for West Texas birthday celebrations. Edinburgh papers note the flower is scarce locally, prompting ad hoc storage and delivery as boxes arrive for the event.
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West
Texas
Heather
San. Angelo
Dam
Whylock
San Antoly
Medal to be sent for first Junior Yank valor
A former San Antonio boy, Clifton Brady, aged 14, was struck by a car in November 1940 near Littlestock Arkansas. The first Junior Yank medal for valor will be sent to J Verlage who now lives in Littlestock. The presentation will be made by commerce officials from San Antonio and Tatty Rock.
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J. Verlage
San Antonio
Clifton
Brady
4 Verlage
Littlestock
Ark
Aivonglihe
Cammerce Pi
Tatty Rock
Flier Takes Plane to Muskogee Field
An early morning flight from Wally Field Lucsoy to Muskogee occurred as a pilot named Tirsk Tiew aimed for San Antonio to secure a 639 observation ship from Urooks field. The report notes the trip involved Muskogee field and a transfer to the San Antonio area.
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Muskogee Field
Tirsk Tiew
Caroblin
Sir Scorns
Muskogee
Wally Fiehl Lucsoy
Hia Lomentation
Heenice
San Antonico
Urooks Field
Texas Savant Found Missing After Laboratory Strain
Dr Alfred Muller a Texas genetics researcher disappeared after an incident at the University of Texas. Reports say he is dazed and possibly hospitalized, with authorities checking railway and bus stations and nearby hotels for clues. Muller has taught at Hampstead Institute and Columbia, with long involvement in drosophila breeding since 1911.
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Dra. Mullec
Iain
Alu Jer
Bon
de. Milter
Tniversity of Texas
Hire Institute
Vauston
Columbianiversity
New York
Ve Sas
Tyr. Multer
Columbia
Otthers
Austin
Bererapartler
University
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