Sailors Witness Battle Near Siboney and Escapade With Dixie
A Baltimore Fruit Company ship returns from Jamaica to Siboney Cuba and witnesses the Spanish fleet attempt to break out as Admiral Sampson plans near shore. After the battle the crew interviews Admiral Sampson and is pursued by the revenue cutter Dixie, leading to a tense exchange with a marine officer.
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Jamaica
Biboney
Baltimore Fruit Company
Santiagy Bay
Hobson
Ata
Siboney
Priteq
Admlysl Sampson
Schley
Santings
Simpeon
Giboney
Sampson
Santiago
Bandago
Bedley
Santiago Harbor
Cuba
Viscaya
Blis
Revolt move by Hungary charged in Transylvania tensions
Reports from Bucharest allege Hungary sought to foment Magyar revolts in Transylvania to justify reclaiming the region. Romania rushed troops to borders amid gunfire and alleged coordinated attacks with Bulgaria. Diplomatic hints floated possible German ties as Hungary pressed pressure over Dobruja and Transylvania.
Extremists Seek Carol Abdication In Romania Crisis
Belgrade dispatches report Iron Guard leaders return from exile in Rome and Berlin pressing King Carol to abdicate. They blame him for Romania losing Bessarabia and northern Bucovina to Russia, denouncing the monarch as responsible for the country’s current troubles.
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Belgrade
Rumania
Carol
Appeal to U S Frenchmen in America urged by London group
London reports that a French-national committee in Great Britain urged Frenchmen in America to support the war against Germany. The appeal was issued as part of wartime efforts and addressed to British authorities and the French community abroad. Police searched for Alberta Godera who vanished Monday. Bathing at the resort area of Brighton across the channel from the German-occupied French coast was banned.
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London
Charles d
New Sun
French National Committee
UPI
Brighton
Hungary on War Footing Reports Allege Transylvania Clash
Budapest reports Hungary maintains war footing with plans to reclaim Transylvania. Diplomats note German interest after talks with Erdmanndorff. Bulgarian and Romanian border tensions cited, with Bulgaria seeking peaceful revision. Budapest expects Bardossy to report on Romania’s actions, while threats of troop movements loom amid ongoing disputes.
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Bulgaria
Joey
Doser Karl-Horvath
Transylvania
Germany
Balkans
Hungary
Rumania
Taszlo Bardossy
Budapest
Bucharest
Husgaden
U Boats Taking Heavy Ship Toll
London reports heavy merchant shipping losses attributed to increased submarine activity. British Admiralty figures show 88,258 tons lost by German-Italian action in the week ending June 23, with 52,642 tons for June 16 and 45,038 tons for June 9. The source notes escort plans disrupted by the French armistice and withdrawals from Brest to Saint Nazaire.
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London
Ie Cart
Brest
Jean de Lue
Thalian
Ulain
Treasury reports 3.6 billion deficit for year ending June 30
The United States closed the fiscal year June 30 with a net deficit of 3,612,065,036.72 dollars. Treasury data show receipts of 5,924,354,027.8 dollars against outlays of 9,686,005,539.47 dollars, excluding debt retirement.
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Washington
United States
Jim
Treasury
Explosions Reported on French Coast After British Flights
Heavy explosions heard on the French side of the English Channel following high altitude British air patrols toward Calais. No anti-aircraft fire was detected. The events are interpreted as a possible new bombing raid on the German-held French coast amid wartime tensions.
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English Channel
Calais
War at a Glance Amid Rising Europe Tensions
War at a Glance reports Romania rushing troops to Hungarian and Bulgarian borders amid attacks on outposts and fears of invasion. It notes Russian occupation of Bessarabia and Bucovina with troop withdrawals, Hungary’s war footing over Transylvania, potential German intervention, and British-French guarantees being renounced. Berlin and London currents suggest invasion threats and heavy Allied losses as German raids resume. In Canada, German prisoners transfer to Quebec.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Bessarabia
Bucovina
Budapest
Hungary
Transylvania
Rumenia
Berlin
Romania
England
London
Quebec
Pringhers
Britain
Canada
Bank Call Issued On Bank Conditions June 29
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of Saturday June 29. Similar calls by other federal agencies extended the request for condition statements to 13 497 banks including 4170 national banks 1229 state banks in the Federal Reserve system and 7009 other state banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The state banking department in Austin issued a call for reports on the condition of state banks as of June 29.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corpporation
Austin
Cri
State Banking Department
Man Sentenced for Burglaries in Two Homes
Simon Merliney and Lupe Martinez pleaded guilty to burglary with intent to commit theft at two homes. Both defendants faced two concurrent three year terms in the state penitentiary. Judge W. W. McCrory of Crimites District Court pronounced the sentences.
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Simon Merliney
Ales Lupe Martinez
Sounh Navidad Street
State Penitentiary
W. W. McCrory
00 Days Assessed in Theft of Coat
Ambrose Mendez received a 0 day jail term after pleading guilty to theft of a coat valued at 374 dollars. Judge W W McGrary presided in Criminal District Court, with the indictment reduced from theft over 50 dollars to theft under 50 dollars. The address listed was 711 North Laredo Street. Trem J G Ward, 311 Fredericksburg Road, was involved as part of the case.
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Ambrose Mendez
Sted
North Laredo Street
W. W. McGrary
Criminal District Court
Mendez
J. G. Ward
Fredericksburg
Baltic Fleet Concludes Baltic Games in Moscow
The Red fleet reports the Boy jet fleet completed intensive maneuvers in the Baltic with a mock battle. The enemy was punished with gunfire and bombing planes during the exercise.
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Moscow
Baltic
Chicago Population Gain Reported in 1940 Census
Chicago's population rose from 3,476,438 to 3,481,? between 1640 and 1D41 according to preliminary final 1940 census figures. George W. Screech, census supervisor, announced the results today.
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Chicago
Uly
George W. Screech
Stimson Named Secretary of War Amid Senate Testimony
The Senate military committee approved Henry L. Stimson for secretary of war after two hours of testimony on his qualifications. Col. Frank Knox testified on his own third term views and discussed Roosevelt’s potential third term, while Knox and Stimson denied any commitments or political leverage tied to the appointment. The hearings aired public doubts about U.S. involvement in Europe as they debated whether the United States should send troops beyond its borders.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Henry L. Stimson
Bumsob
Col
Frank Knox
Tasur
Walsh
D-Mass
Ganate Naval Committee
Knox
Stimson
Hin
Johnson
D.-Cola
Elender
D-La
Heater
France
Kilender
Eznox
Blender
United States
Great Britain
North Atlantic
Officer Killed In Downtown Bar Shooting
In a dramatic downtown bar shooting, B L Rogers a 25 year old special deputy under Constable S M Meeks shot and killed Jack Worthy 28 after an argument at the Biltmore grill Houston and Soledad streets. Rogers claimed authority and said I am an officer as he fled toward a side door with three shots fired two hitting Worthy one of which pierced his heart.
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B. L. Rogers
Ban Frac
Jack Worthy
Ceralva Street
Corrigan’s Court
Pred Tatumpage
Rogers
S. M. Meeks
Worthy
Clétel
Billmore Grill
Houston
Soledad
Prechiet
No. 4
Pete Gorell
W. D. Worthy
Hadge
Joe Hester
Barney B
Bennié" Roeder
Cincinnati
Ia Roeder
South Flores Street
Biltmore Grill
la. m
Thogers
Roeder
W. KE
Furel
Isbell
M. J. Blis
Milam Nnliding
Bilkmore Grill
Ellis
Tam
Central Texas Floods Recede But Toll Mounts In Losses
Flood waters fell back Tuesday across three rivers Guadalupe La yota and Colorado in Central Texas but lower Colorado remained dangerous. Damage totals reach five million with ten dead and Hallettsville hit hardest with over one million in losses as residents scrub debris. Health officials urged typhoid shots and relief teams prepared clothing and bedding for families left homeless.
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Texas
Guadslupe
Layota
Colorado
Hallettsville
Health Department
Cuero
Guadalupe River
Ford to wed Anne McDonnell amid guard talk
New York reports say Henry Ford may receive FBI protection at his grandson Henry Ford II’s wedding to Anne McDonnell on July and that Southampton police consider guarding the Ford family. Ford Motor Co denies threats, noting letters praising his stance on aircraft production outweigh concerns.
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New York
Henry Ford
Charly Knickerbocker
New York Journal-American
Knickerbocker
Southampton
FBI
Ford
Henry Ford II
Anne McDonnell
Anne
James Praneds McDonnella
Somme Ft
Dearborn
Mid
Ford Motor Company Today
Henry Ford TL
Erenas
Nazis Hail French Victory
German high command praised the supposed triumph in France as the greatest military victory, linking it to unity under National Socialism. It reported German totals since May 10 of 156,402 casualties and over 1.9 million French captives, including 29,000 officers.
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Aerlin
France
Poison Believed Cause of Illness
Hazel Carrico aged 97 living at 411 South Pecos Street was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for a poisoning incident. Authorities believe the illness stemmed from a poisoned drink and issued a medical update on her condition.
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Hazel Carrico
South Pecos Street
Robert B. Green Hospital
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy for San Antonio and nearby areas with little temperature change. Airport highs around 92 Tuesday and again Wednesday, lows near 74. East Texas expected partly cloudy with showers in the northeast on Tuesday. West Texas shows showers and thunderstorms Tuesday night into Wednesday. Moderate southerly winds along the coast.
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San Antonio
East Texas
West Tesas
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Jana
Rumarlan
U.S
Count Istvan Ceaky
Otto von Erdmanndorff
Geran
Tom Sofia
Dole
Gofla
Baltic Fleet
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Burnace Hogers
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Jack” Worthy
Liesorg
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