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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1935

Page

12

Gangster Gun Battle Ends In Pennsylvanian Raid

A high speed chase on the route to Philadelphia led to a gun battle as police closed in on a Dun-Mar building. Karpis and Campbell resisted officers with a submachine gun and revolvers while women slept in an adjoining room. Officers stationed at entrances arrested the gang after a quick exchange and the offenders fled down the stairs.

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Cyslex Gias Claims Quick Kidney Help in Ad

An advertisement promotes Cyslex Gias as a fast safe remedy for kidney issues and related symptoms. It touts “new vitality” and a money back guarantee, with a price of 30 a dose and mentions a company named Arupgisia. The text uses medical terms and warnings to entice readers seeking drastic relief.

Cys Arupgisia

Escape from the Dan-Mar: Karpis Cold War Hotel Shootout

In a rain soaked Atlantic City hotel, gangster Alvin Karpis and Harry Campbell escaped a trap set by detectives Eddie Mulhern Arch Witham and George Brennan. Gunfire lit the halls as police chased the pair through stairs and alleys, with Karpis firing back from a fourth floor hideout before vanishing into the night. The pursuit ended with a failed capture as bullets and fear filled the Boardwalk area.

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Kidnapping suspects pursued as manhunt continues

Guards and fugitives race through streets toward a garage as Karpis and Campbell evade officers. Police believe the gang may still be in the city after a shooting that wounded Detective Witla. Federal agents raid clubs and hotels, arrive from Florida, and move the captives toward Philadelphia. Doc Barker and others linked to the case are in custody.

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Golden Medical Discovery Promised For Stomach Distress

Stomach trouble and indigestion blamed on weak blood are addressed with Dr Pigrecs Golden Medical Discovery a vegetable tonic. An ad claims relief through herbal ingredients and suggests calling Pert's Clinic Buffalo Wylox for medical advice.

Pigrec Tiesoe Pert Buffeley & Wylox

Catacombs Talk Set By San Antonio Society

The Roman catacombs topic will be discussed by Very Rev Sidney Metzner rector of the law school at St Marys university before the Science Club of San Antonio Tuesday evening. The meeting starts at 8 p.m. in the Stevens building 19 West Commerce Street.

Sidney M. Metzner Law SE. Mary's University Scien Ute Society of San Antonio Stevens Building West Commerce Street

Lindbergh law push looms as Barker captured

In Minnesota and Illinois a tense manhunt unfolds after Edward Bremer’s kidnapping case links to the Barker gang. Agents close in on Karpis and Barker. grand jury and indictments loom as authorities warn Chicago police to stay vigilant near known rendezvous and Karpis family homes.

Barker Wns Herd Art Barker Hente Darker Ered United States District George Sullivan St.Paul Kitnap Ptot Karpix Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Fred Barker R. Kelly West Plains Paokee Otta T. Higgins Kansas City Karpis John Latta de ‘Ides St. Paul Bremty Karpis Jis A. W. Dunlap West St. Paul Chicago Department of Justice

Congress Debates Court, Munitions Fallout and Bills

Senate renews debate on court issues and munitions investigation reopens. A committee weighs homestead and anti racketeering bills while noon meetings proceed. Appropriations panel eyes a $4.985 billion Tekes and Hopkins act as executive rules grants priority to a key bill.

Senate Appropriations Committee Tekes Hopkins Jen-relet Joh-Velien Pall Gene Doxey Tivel

Security plan moves through House hearing in Washington

The administration’s social security program advances toward statute books as President Rearavelt begins drafting new federal regulations for holding companies. Witness Edyin B. Witye testified that the program marks a substantial start in safeguards against major hazards and supports recovery goals. The House appropriations panel approved $480,000,000 for the president’s work and emergency relief, with secret sessions and further action slated for the next day.

Washington, D. C Rearavelt Edyin B.witye House Ways and Means Committee Ife Ing White House House Appropriations Committee Morienthau Daniel W. Bell

Federal alcohol tax unit head to receive back pay

Thomas D. Barton head of the alcohol tax unit in Washington learned Monday he would get back pay for December and January. Eleven other tax unit agents who applied for civil service examinations last month have not received word on pay. Barton and the IL agents have worked without salary since failing the exam, with payment assured only after certification from the Civil Service Commission in Washington.

Thomas D. Barton Civil Service Barton Civil Service Commission Washington

Quick Relief From Sinus Trouble

Sinus trouble in nasal passages affects thousands. HYAL offers a two way treatment that cleanses nose and throat passages, dissolves mucous, kills germs, and aids healing. Formulas used for over 40 years. Suggests fair risk guarantee and availability at Berry's, Bor mare, druggists, or TYAL Company in Kansas City.

Berry's Bormare Lendine Tyal Company Kansas City Missouri

Texas jailbreaks leave prisoner wounded after mass escape

Three week end jailer breaks in Texas end with George Draddy wounded by Deputy Sheriff B C Chapman during a failed attempt to slug free. Five prisoners escape Grangetown jail, three recaptured, including J Louis Certiochs and Lloyd Fullar. Two inmates remain at large as others flee in a stolen car.

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Birthday Ball Plans Near Finish At Waldorf Astoria

New York January 21 The final drive to complete arrangements for President Roosevelt's birthday ball at the Waldorf Astoria begins today with many committee meetings led by Tim Agnew Stewart. The pageant theme symbolizing America will include participation of prominent debutantes matrons and actresses. Margaret Delano niece of the president is chairman of the maids of honor.

New York Inn Roosevelt Waldworf- Astoria Tim Agnew Stewart America Margaret Delano Maids of Bonor

Know Your Deputy McCleskey Named Texas Peace Officer

G McCleskey, a former contractor and cattleman born in Tennessee but raised in Texas, has become a deputy shériff. A 20 year Texas County resident, 49, married, he lives at 229 Devine Street and has worked as a bricklayer on local buildings. He served in World War I era and belongs to several veterans groups.

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Burning ship blaze drains Valverda crew in Atlantic

The British oil tanker Valverda, ablaze off the Florida coast, fought for help as flames threatened its stability. Six ships converged about 1000 miles east of Florida, with the cruiser Frobisher leading and Saarland close behind, while wireless may fail and emergency power may be needed.

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Fire in Tanah Range At Yoakum Destroys Property

A January fire at Bil Butchers Tanah range in Yoakum Texas caused extensive damage and resulted in the loss of several horses. The origin remains undetermined as investigators assess the scene.

Morses Yoakum Texas Bil Butchers Tanah

Staggering Estimates On National Old Age Pensions

A unpublished report from the president's communities on economic security outlines a looming annual old age pension cost of 2 to 4 billion dollars. It warns that half of Americans over 45 are dependent and projects federal and state roles, with projected totals by 1940 and 1980, while noting several figures deemed excessive by actuaries.

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Cold Wave Prompts Surge in Alcohol Offenses

A harsh cold spell drove citizens to drink, and Sheriff Albers West reports rising drunkenness. By Monday morning, over 50 individuals remained jailed in the county jail. Local authorities note weekend disturbances and escalating alcohol related incidents.

Sherrif Albers Aciesta

Sutton county ranchmen receive drought relief payments

The federal government has paid Sutton county ranchers a total of 926,241.40 for livestock purchases since drought relief began, including 69,056 sheep 16,141 goats and 14,567 cattle from 430 producers.

Sutton Bunora Sutton County

Florida Blamed for Escape of Karpis in Atlantic City

Atlantic City authorities blame Florida police for aiding in the escape of Alvin Karpis and Harry Campbell after a stolen car chase. Detectives say a Jacksonville officer aided the duo, who were said to be armed and accompanied by a woman near imminent motherhood, with the telegram tracing the alleged connection to Miami police.

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