Jailed D Autremont brothers twin suspects nabbed
Two men believed to be the D Autremont brothers, famed for the 1923 Southern Pacific train holdup at the Siskiyou tunnel, were arrested by U S secret service operatives and city detectives in front of the courthouse. They denied being the wanted pair as officials compared pictures and enough evidence tied them to the daring robbery with train ambush and dynamite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D'Autremont
Southern Pacific
Siskiyou Tunnel
Oregon
Bir Han
United States Secret Service
Henée
San Antonio
Sam Street
Central Police
Postal Annuity Bill Increases Retiree Pension Levels
The Stanfield Hibach bill raising the maximum postal annuity from 720 to 1000 dollars took effect July 1. Postmaster P. G. Luces received official notice Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanfield- Hibach
P.G. Luces
San Antonio Stop On Pontiae Coach Road Test
Lea Rice, endurance driver, chose San Antonio to stage a Pontiae road test at the Gunter hotel after driving 3 Pontiae cars from Oklahoma City in 1d 24h. Realtor Beacey Melton, staying at Lanier hotel, plans a two week vacation amid doubts on local realty values. Monterrey firm president T. Von Glassberg, also at Lanier, notes San Antonio as the Great American City and blends vacation with business ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Éourpe
San Antonio
Lea Rice
Rice
Oklaomi City
Tiis
Beacey Melton
Houston
Lanier
Ite
Mellan
D T. von Glassberg
Manaterrey
Mexico
Monterrey
Caillaux Declares No Extra Powers Sought
Paris July dispatch reports Finance Minister Caillaux telling the Chamber of Deputies the Briand ministry seeks no additional constitutional power amid the financial crisis. He says the government only wants authority to carry out necessary work, countering Leon Blum’s charge that extra powers are sought beyond the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Caillaus
Chamber of Deputies
Briand
Wee
Leon Blum
M. Blum
Caillaux
Chamber
Rockefeller groups oppose Edith Rockefeller McCormick dividend
The Rockefeller Foundation the Institute for Medical Research and the General Education Board oppose paying Edith Rockefeller McCormick 8 7 5 million in stock dividends from Standard Oil stock placed in trust by John D. Rockefeller in 1917. Herold McCormick, her ex husband, fights to have dividends added to the trust capital rather than treated as income for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Edith Rockefeller
afcCormick
Standard Oil Company of Indians
Ln Trust
Rockefeller Foundation
Institute For Medical Research
General Education Board
Herold F. MecGormick
Rockefeller
Daueter
New York Leads in Onion Planting
A government report shows New York state leading onion plantings among main crops with 7230 acres. Indiana ranks second among fourteen states, and total plantings exceed the four year average by 4600 acres as of this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York State
Abou Ben Adkem
Government Bureau of “Agricultural “Economics
New York
Indiana
Melon Alibi Fails Negro in Court
A drunkenness case in Corpreation Court Thursday ended with the defendant, a Negro, fined $10 after an alibi about melons failed. The man protested and blamed excessive water intake, while the judge noted the awkward exchange and upheld the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melon
Lok
New Main Planned For Highland Park Project
A new main is planned for Highland Park with underground infrastructure near Wy ALM. Officials indicate phased construction to minimize disruption while ensuring service reliability for the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Son of Famed Duke to Wed Countess
The engagement reports that the Hohenberg lineage continues with Archduke Prati Fer Hoa’s eldest son set to wed the countess, linking noble families in Württemberg. The notice mentions royal connections and a forthcoming ceremony, with ads for local services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woleegg
Wuerttembers
Hohenberg
Archduke Prati
Durkin Murder Trial Seeks Death for Shanahan Killing
Prosecutor Michael Roane urges the jury to sentence Martin J. Durkin to death for the nine months ago murder of federal agent Edwin C. Shanahan after a botched arrest attempt. Romano defends on self defense, arguing Durkin acted under immediate threat with a pistol in hand as the trial nears closing arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michael Roane
Martin J. Durkin
Edwin C. Shanahan
Romnzio
Shanahan
Durkin
Bolan Libonan
Eugene McGarry
Boman
McGarry
Re- Mane
Romano
jRnd
Caution on Boundary Plebiscite Puts City Wariness
In Woodlawn Lake area north of Viennati Avenue the shuttle car committee refused to appoint a representative for a boundary line vote. Commissioners Wright and Steffler said the plebiscite will be referred back to the city council after property owners backing the stake refused to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlawn Lake
Vieinnati Avenue
Steffler
Fice
Phil Wright
Eit
Wright
Commi
China tariff conference delegate relieved at cabinet session
Peking July 8 Wu, China's chief delegate to the tariff conference, was relieved at his cabinet office today during the session. The cabinet discussed readjustment of Chinese customs duties as part of the tariff conference agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Jule
C. Wu
China
Wane
Lochinvar Returns With a Bride in a City Wedding Plot
A man known as Lochinvar fled with a woman after cutting telephone wires to hinder police. He parked a charger at the alley, lured the girl, and forced her into a car after packing her clothes. Neighbors alerted authorities late. Captain Harvey and Detective Carver followed the trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Tange
Whittier Street
Télis
Walter Harvey
Bill Carver
Burglar Alarm Turned Illusion as Wire Defect
Irvin a former Main Avenue football star who recently captured a prowler after a fierce struggle was awakened by a light flashing at 2001 Main Avenue. Police were summoned and the supposed burglar turned out to be a defective electrical wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin
Main Avenue
Sample Police Uniforms Shown in City Presentation
Readable notes show early display of new police and fire department uniforms for San Antonio. Chief G. Sarran proposes trial fittings as officials prepare for a uniform update. The city plans to place samples for public approval shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonis
Stoner Pal
G. Sarran
Elmendorf Lake Island Proposed Improvements Considered
Elmendorf Lake park officials and city leaders inspected plans Thursday for an artificial island in the lake. Wire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright and Steel Commissioner Paul E. Strifler discussed the project hoping to create a central island feature amid ongoing efforts at Elmendorf Lake Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmendorf Lake
Phil Wright
Paul E. Strifler
Also Mentioned on This Page
D’autremont Brothers
Ghught
Curtis
Morris
San Antonio Morris Plan Co
Navarro St
Yeast
Ran Peden Arms
San Pedro Ave
Univer Sears
Marty Durkin AS
Killer
Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Martha Roberson
R. B. Green Hospital
Fort Worth
Swain
Sweetheart
Mother
Oxfords
Pesgle
Dixie
Houston St
Krese
Grant
Hertzberg’s
Diamond House
Orange Crush Bottling Co. Crockett
13Th St
Idlewilde
S-W.c
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!