Confidence men fleeced Miller in stock tip scheme
A Minneapolis tourist, E Miller, was lured by two friendly men into a stock market ruse. They won about 30 000 but needed 25 000 to claim balance. A third man promised 10 000 and the plot collapsed when the tipster disappeared. Miller alerted police. three confidence men were arrested then released. Chief Kilday coordinated Miller’s return to San Antonio.
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Bexar Leads in Poll Tax Payments in State Race
Bexar county tax collector R Neill Campbell reports 25,885 poll taxes paid and about 3,500 exemptions issued as of Thursday in Bexar. Dallas County shows about 18,000 poll tax receipts. Campbell notes early payments trend higher than last year, and urges voters to pay poll taxes before February 1.
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Dero County
Doli County
R. Neill Campbell
Bexar County
Dallas
Posmede
Prohibition Era Sayings Spark Moral Sermon Fragments
The page relays old proverbs warning youth against idleness and borrowing, paired with a curiously mixed sermon about Protestant Catholic conversions and religious unity. It covers scientific notes on the earth’s ozone layer, sun activity, and future ads, with brief wartime references and a late 19th to early 20th century tone.
City Without Crime Ordinance Clash Ends With Dismissals
The Court of Criminal Appeals ruled parts of the Wichita Falls vice ordinance invalid, halting enforcement and prompting Judge Dave Watson to discuss next steps with Mayor M. Chambers and Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright after Friday’s session. An appellate judge dissented on key points. In a separate note, Consul Rafael De La CoHine opened the Mexican consulate in Laredo with local business leaders present.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin
Taza Vie Cares
Dave Watson
Watson
Meyor
M. Chambers
Fire and Police
Phil Wright
Bawkins
Morrow
Wichita Falla
Hog -Antonie
Turbee Latimers
Watnot
Dave Wilson
Corporation Court
Glen'o
Wright
Frigid Friday Night Weather With North Winds Across Texas
Frigid air moves into North and West Texas with a northerly wind shift. Lows around 26 to 32 degrees expected Friday night, with increasing clouds and scattered rain or sleet possible southeast. Snow and freezing precipitation predicted in North Texas and neighboring states with gusty winds and colder readings in the northwest.
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Forsaaat
Ana Antunis
Seluriey
Texas
Hold Up Incident Near Courthouse Reported
Fridur B. Divias of Elmendorf reported a holdup near the courthouse at 4 p.m. Thursday. A white man and two Mexican men grabbed him on Nueva Street, restrained the guard while the others searched his person, and stole 35.50 in cash and a check for 2749.
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Elmendorf
Nueva Street
Diviay
Mail Pilot Search Expands Across Southwest Route
The Las Vegas to Salt Lake City mail route remains under search as authorities track Maurice Grabys and Western Air Express personnel after a blizzard disrupted the leg from Las Vegas toward St. George Utah. A wide search band extends from Las Vegas to St. George with hopes of locating the missing pilot and restoring regular mail service.
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Net
Maurice Grabys
Western Air Expren
Blizzard
Las Vegis
Salt Lake City
St. George
Utah
Brixtol Mine
Two Injured When Phone Mast Falls
Two telephone operators were lightly injured when a metal antenna mast being removed from the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company building fell. The collapse dislodged ceiling plaster on the seventh floor, showering workers below.
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Washington, D. C
Tony
Chesapeake
Potomac Telephone Company
Senators Summon Tariff Body Heads
Washington January 17 The Senate tariff committee summoned Gay W Barbour president and Arthur L Fanbel secretary of the American Tariff League of New York to appear on Tuesday for questioning about their activities during the consideration of the pending tariff bill.
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Washington, D. C
Gay
W. Barbour
Arthur L. Fanbel
American Tariff League
New York
Temole Tobby Committee
Short Skirt Stock . Bankrupts Concern ST
Jan 17. H. S. Stores company of St Louis is in bankruptcy. President Finery Ul. Pimrris led the case in bankruptcy court yesterday.
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Beenone Ie Wee
St Lanis
Pimrris, Teadfleg Si Benkrupteys Court Yeateritay
Oil Funds for Public Schools Reported Total
A fragmented report notes that oil revenues allocated to public schools reach 2,092,367 with a related total of 2,002,387. J Walker is mentioned as a county commissioner in a statement prepared to support the education program.
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Tex
J. Walker
Captain Hawks in airplane crash near West Palm Beach
Captain Barry Hawks, famed for a nonstop record, crashed near Rooneveld Field early today while en route to New York. He survived with minor injuries as the aircraft was demolished. Three fliers arrived from Miami after attending a related aviation celebration.
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Barry Hawks
Roonevelield
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New York
Tre Fliers
Miami
Wife Attacker Dies of Grief in Los Angeles
A misread police report states 64 year old John McManus, accused of assaulting his 28 year old wife with intent to murder, died after a gunshot wound. Municipal judge Thomas Ambrose dismissed the case following the incident. Attorney Arthur C. Webb represented McManus in the breakdown. The event occurred in January in Los Angeles.
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Dudge
Thomas Ambrose
John McManus
Am Asttorney
Arthur C. Webb
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Webb
Notthers
Lodge Ambrose
Radio patent holder testifies on industry monopoly pressures
J Grigsby, president of Grigoby-Granow of Chicago, told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that radio patents are creating a monopoly and crippling the industry. He cited huge royalties paid to a combine including the Hydro corporation, General Electric, Westinghouse, and American Telephony and Telegraph, claiming his firm paid about 3.5 million in royalties and that bankers refused to finance license fights. He argued royalties raise consumer prices and hinder cabinet component production.
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J. Gricabs
Grigoby-Granow Company
Chicago
Senate Interstate, Commerce Committee
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Radio Combine
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Radio Corporation
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Mayor Wright clashes over stop sign rule and fines
City officials spar over the interpretation of the stop sign ordinance as Commissioner Wright seeks to shield police from enforcing strict stopping. Judge Watson criticizes the ruling, while Mayor Chambers contemplates repealing the ordinance to avoid unwinding fines.
Mexico City Polioc Talk English as Tourists Rise
Mexico City police announce a shift toward English language assistance for American tourists. The plan divides residents into two groups based on English proficiency, easing navigation for visitors while raising questions about cultural exchange and local language use.
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Mexico City
Mayor revokes filling station permit amid legal dispute
Mayor C M Chambers voids Alfred Duerler's October permit to build a filling station at Fredericksburg Road Craig Place and Capitol Avenue, citing nuisance concerns in residential districts. City Attorney T D Cobba Jr warned the city could lose if taken to court while residents protest and consider action.
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T. D. Cobba Jr
Chambera
Alfred Duerler
Fredericksburg Road
Craig Place
Capitol Avenue
Deerler
Phil Wright
Charles Finchow
Cobra
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Ets
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Chambora
Duerler
Lenis Week
John Cunningham
Duerlee
Finchman Eaid Fridey
Second Snow Outlook For San Antonio Forecast
A weather forecast indicates San Antonio may experience a second snow event of the season Friday night with temperatures around 26 to 32 degrees as rain sleet or snow are possible in the coming 24 hours. Forecaster J T Jarboe notes clouds and a cold wave driving the unsettled weather across West and North Texas with varied readings from 2 degrees below zero in Amarillo to 63 degrees in Key West. The forecast calls for rain or snow over parts of South Texas Friday night possibly turning to sleet or snow Saturday morning while the Gulf coast sees a drop in temperatures and fair weather in West Texas on Saturday.
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Sinda
J.T. Jurboe
Jarbos
Amarillo
Dallas
Houston
Palestine
Ileeno
Mont
Williston
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Key Weat
God
Miami
Fla
Santhrast Texas
Gulf Coast
West Texas
Severe Panhandle Cold Sparks Weather Crisis in Texas
Howling winds plummeted temperatures below zero across Panhandle towns. Amarillo and Pampa reported subzero readings as clouds blanketed Texas. Cattlemen fear heavy losses after days of extreme cold. one death in Pampa linked to the blizzard.
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Panhandle
Amarillo
Dorger
Pampa
Maiogview
Hampep
Tore
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