Explosion Splits Boat in Half Killing Passengers
Disaster at Catalina Island near Avalon as a gasoline explosion tore the vessel Una-C. in two. Two women are reported dead or missing, Dora Riggins and Mrs. Roland Tyler, while C. Hy Ris and others are among 12 injured. Rescue crews rushed to aid burned survivors at Catalina Island hospital. The boat, owned by H. C. Chaffee of Pasadena, sank after the blast with cause still undetermined.
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Santa Catalina Island
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Roland Tyler
Pasade
Dora Riggins
C. Hy Ris
Catalina Island Hospital
Una-C
Wilmington
H.C. Chaffee
Pasadena
Ransom note evidence in Pshe case noted in Agua Prieta
The report details J E Tena a customs collector in the Neva Prieta district describing border patrols in Agua Prieta. He explains 48 guards trained to cover terrain on both sides of the border and claims no one could have traversed the route Mrs McPherson describes without being spotted. Local officials note extensive use of the route by motorists at night for wood transport.
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Mexico
J. E. Tena
Neva Prieta
Tepa
Agua Prieta
Twa
Lisis Brendoza
Mic Phersone
Tiders
Robbery Attempt After Hold Up Escapes In City
The report details a pair of bandits attempting a holdup near Jones Avenue between Locust and Myrtle streets. One suspect, well dressed, fired at a passerby named Haire but missed. The other robber wore mechanic’s clothes. Police describe the incident as a thwarted robbery with shots fired and the two suspects fleeing the scene.
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Haire
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Rico
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Jones Avenue
Locust
Myrtle Streets
J. E. Smith
E Hineers
Sam Honston
Monidas
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Ral
Pecos
Monterey
New Street
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Gerdes
Hetala Detec
Unclear text fragment reports a lethal attack incident
Fragmentary report recalls a fatal assault on a man named Long Cunting at Reber Th Green hospital. Police describe a car with three women and several men who assaulted the victim with a knife. bystanders say the attackers fled after the assault.
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Pleasanton
Ron Dower
Fraveen
Louis
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Green Hospital
Denver magnate Oakes heads to Alpine for long stay
Oil and mining magnate Oakes, visiting San Antonio, plans a slow trip to Alpine. He is staying at the Gunter hotel while the San Antonio business scene and local clergy, including Rev Gregory, comment on the visit. The Corpus Christi banker Reid King also remarks on San Antonio as a favorable base.
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Oil
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San Antonio
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Gunter Hotel
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Gregory
Woodlawn Methaist
Lockgari Methodist Church
Reard
Corpus Christi
Bani
Bing
St. Anthony
Judge Deeries Sets Strict Sentence for Mail Theft
In Ses sions court Judge Deeries imposes a severe sentence on Jules Hebert for mail theft. The judge rejects leniency and stresses moral duty and the law. The ruling emphasizes the importance of safeguarding mail and upholding discretion and propriety in judicial punishment.
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Court of Sessions
Jules Hebert
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Hudson Ont reports two young journalists Stanley Quinn 20 and Sydney Sibbings 23 from England perished on the water route to Red Lake while attempting a trek to Ted Luke team. They drowned after their canoe overturned in icy Tac Seul cold waters as a novice expedition began. Ned Faulkeenhany reached Hudson with news six days later confirming the tragedy.
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Stanley Quinn
Sydney Sibbings
Engand
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Red Lake
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Algiers
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Pacrick Iago
Certin
Dulax
Ned Faulkeenhany
Rad Lake
Hoff to Vault on Stage for Pay Tour Opening July 9
Hoff, a cartoonist turned vaulter, signs with a Pacific Coast theater crew for a Far West tour opening July 9. He will pole vault on stage with a professional dancer partner and perform dances like the tango and Charleston as part of the act.
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Yale
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Charley
Hoffs
Aday
Far West
Swimmers of Three Nations Celebrate in Training
CAPE GRIS-NEZ July 5. Swimmers of three nations train here to honor joint efforts. An American trainer led a small party including Egyptian, French, and English participants in a spirited display. The event praised international cooperation and featured a salute to Columbia the Gem of the Ocean.
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Tormer
Jusserand
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Junllian Cannon
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Jane Ion
T. W. Burgess
Tor
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
Woman Killed in Erie Crossing Crash Tragedy
A Southern Pacific Argonanc train collided with a car near Erie City road crossing. Miss Flora Adams died after leaping from the car. Stella Adams survived with injuries, and four Lockhart girls were in the auto en route from an East Antonio shopping trip when the disaster occurred. An investigating bond will convene Tuesday to hear witnesses and review engine crew statements.
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Lockhart
Erie City Road Crossing
Offiel
Ethel
Stella Adams
Eas Antonio
Yyren Point
Crossitz
Percenyi
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James Iuda
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Fwne
Flora Adams
Doctor from Yoakum reports theft of clothing and medical instruments
A Yoakum doctor, Dr. A Beckmann, reported to San Antonio police that a suitcase containing clothes and medical instruments was stolen. The incident was communicated Monday and centers on the loss of the traveler's gear and equipment.
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San Antonio Police
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D'Autremont Brothers Linked to 1928 Train Holdup
United States postal inspector reports a reward of 14000 for the capture of C Bide dU and the D Autremont brothers tied to the Southern Pacific passenger train holdup at Biskey tunnel in October 1928. Names mentioned include Tugpee Niel of Seattle and other figures connected to the case. Former Eugene Oregon residents, the brothers face charges related to the incident with fatalities.
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United States
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Alaska
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Roy
Waght A O'Connell
Bir Remi
Sunthwert Pacific Railroad
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United States Postal
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Tugpee Niel
Seattle
Duncan
Southern Pacific
Biskieyou Tunnel
Radio cue from WRYA Richmond Edgeworth station
A fragmented radio log notes WRYA in Richmond Virginia on the Edgeworth station transmitting at 256 meters. The garbled line mentions wavelength and tuning usage, reflecting a radio listening cue from a local station segment.
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Richmond
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