Mary Pickford Wins Inheritance Tax Suit
Mary Pickford, famed actress and wife of Douglas Fairbanks, won a superior court case over 300,284 inheritance tax on her mother Charlotte Pickford Smith’s estate. Pickford argued the tax had been prepaid by the estate’s executors and that a trust fund she created from earnings reduced the taxable amount. Judge Harry Holller directed a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, delivering a decisive ruling in the matter.
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Lon Angeles
Dan
Macyr Pickford
Mee
Smith
Harry Holleer
Leaking Package Leads Man Into Court and Fine
In corporation court on Wednesday Tavis Gonzales was cited after a police stop near West Commerce Street where a paper bundle allegedly leaking whiskey fell from his shirt. Luther Lito testified the arrest revealed a second bundle with two pints of liquor. Judge Dave Wat Fou warned Gonzales to stop bootlegging, threatening a steeper fine if repeated.
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Tavis
Corporation Court
West Commerce
Mike Levo
Ted
Luther Lito
Gonzales
Dave Wat- Fou
Opposition to Gas Station Construction at Capital Avenues
Residents urged the Commission to halt a building permit for a gas station at Capital Avenue Craigpace and Fredericksburg. Phi Wright delayed action while Ghares Fincham reviews whether construction has begun. permit issued October 14.
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Auroresc
Capital Avenue
Craigpace
Fredericksburg
Wan
Phi Wright
Wright
City Muiding
Ghares Fincham
Baylor Scholarship Fund Named in Honor of Mrs Edwards
A Baylor University memorial scholarship is announced in memory of Mrs Edwards, funded by a donor circle led by President Brooks. The fund honors her lifelong service and dedication to university mission and local community efforts.
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Baylor
Waco, Dun
Hayden
Edwards
Iieionary
la Mirna
Brooks, Seeft
Hhisind
Box Missionnes
Chicago Board of Education Passes Largest Budget
The Chicago Board of Education approved the city’s largest budget in history totaling 107 million 108 thousand dollars. The board aimed to balance revenue with minimal cuts, signaling willingness to close schools if necessary to preserve jobs and activities.
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Chicago Board of Education
Chicago
Inn
Wallace
Urey
High School Head Learns Right Way to Keep Well
Easton High School English director Minnie Cline shares a wellness testimonial for Najol a non drug product. She describes fatigue loss of energy and renewed vitality after two weeks of use noting improved mood and ability to hike climb hills and return to after school activities.
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Mery
Cline
Department of English
Easton
Misa Mary
Esslon
Ps.) High School
S A Banks Elect Officers for New Year at Meetings
San Antonio banks enter a new year with new officers and directors after a directors' meeting Tuesday afternoon. Twelve institutions announced small changes, with City Central Bank & Trust naming new officers and retiring several vice presidents and assistant cashiers.
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San Antonio
Nearstone
City-Central Bank & Trust Compioy
J. MH. Haily
John le
Claude McCanky
Mex Pluret
R. G
HW. Piper
B. Spencer
Wallace Mogerr
Ua. Webb
A. C_ Engeike
Camiler
W. M. Yaler
Campbuller
Mac- An Carle
B.A. Saffatans
T. Tarvin
R, EB
Porter
F. & Gilver
Cashiees
H. 3. Compton
FL Garnes
H. H. Bryant
W. A. Cetiler
Walter Glexerke
Fussell Mj
R, OG
Hurt
TW King
A. Krombossy
Snel P. Newton
Jarry EC Rogers
IFL
Wallace
Rogers
Seelison
RF. Breneer
EF. Ly ‘Thompson
J. M. Watson
BH. R. Webb
Ada Warner
W. A. Milam
Faust National
Ant
Frost Na Winad Bank
Nal
Hoilhenny
Loo
Lente
John Most
Veorne
Mancoast
Hinnardsor
Wentdenie
T. C. Frost
Mand
Frank V0
Paucean
Traat Officcer
Robert C. Smith
Washier
F. ¥. Suller
Fi Diverelt
Drat
Dissmann
Mee Kale
Mchenek
Gésteo Ballaterro
People's
Hark
Charles G. Halle Breshten
Hulob A. Hugo
Pred Fieteher
A Boer
Nea Prsidents
Hargrove
Staph’ H. Durkee
Fred Pleeher
C. & Hargrove
Dr. 3
Kabak
Fred ©. Mills
San Antonio Aris
Finn Wank
Genre C.” Vaughan
W. E. Trendriet
Holmgren Dhram Pa Fen Hawn
Chsinberlain
Rex Cogan
Necratary
Eretia Buen
San Antonio Piral
GE Fluth
Veg
Bluth
Casnier
Mickers
E. Rammond
Blush
Smith
Allrectecrs
Trnme
Rational Yank
Fis
Wii
Alemitore
Aujual
Severe Weather Slows Army Ships
Severe weather impeded ARctic patrol ships departing from Nelfridge Field Michigan last Friday. The storm stretched across the front, forcing ships to scatter and ground operations to be slowed by mud and squalls.
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Gueal Falls
Monts Dal
Army “Arctic Patrol
Nelfridge Field
Michigan
Tony
Record of Kellam's World Swim Attempt at Vencheuridge Park Pool
Kellam Kellam, the famed big swimmer, tried to break a world endurance mark at Vencheuridge Park Pool. He stayed in the water for hours despite cramps and fatigue, aiming to surpass a long-standing record while reporters tracked his progress and his weight loss goals.
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Norris Kellam
Brackenridge Park
Sittees
Ged Gawelnon
Norris Keltyi
Foo Pound Humayork
Hinteell
de Vencheuridge Park Pool
Aeliam al Porn
Nice
Bia
Kellan
Abinnia
Benny
Kelli
Bonner
Dancip
Kellam
Britain’s Reply to France Cites Disarmament as Key Policy
Britain signals acceptance of France’s calls for disarmament as a cornerstone of allied strategy. Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson confirms U.S. support and notes Prime Minister J. Ramsey MacDonald and President Truman discussed broader cruiser figures, underscoring allied unity amid tensions.
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George Washington
Uritain
France
Henry L. Stinson
Tin Nate
Rineides
United States
Pov
Randont
J. Ramony MacDonald
Topyer
King to Meet Naval Delegates
King George will receive the five naval delegates in audience at Buckingham Palace at 8 30 p.m. Monday. The conference opening will follow with drums and a formal gallery event in the House of Lords. Delegates plan to meet Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald at 10 Downing Street on Monday to discuss conference arrangements.
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Emory Mowse
San Antonio
Weathyy
Origios
George
House of Lords
Prince Mineter
Ramsay MacDonald
Dowott Street
Moulngs
Spe
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