Lottery Den in South Alabama Described as Wide Open
A visitor chronicles a visit to a chaotic lottery room with multiple drawings, a crowded crowd of players, and a mix of gambling devices. He notes heavy doors, a dim dining area, Chinese staff, and two gambling “companies” linked to daily drawings, all suggesting lax regulation and perceived odds against participants.
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Laredo Street
Houston
Robbery Near Fulton Avenue Endangers Couple In Garage
In a Tuesday night incident Irene Talman and Alfred Smith were threatened by two armed men who forced them into a garage and robbed Talman at 624 Fulton Avenue. Detectives J. F. Teanard and C. P. Haikens investigated the case as the couple reported the crime.
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Irene Talman
Fulton Avenue
Alfred Smith
Tallman
Imo
Slot machines found in downtown business venues tomorrow
Report promises details on newly found slot machines located in downtown business venues. Observers note possible regulatory implications and local reactions as investigators plan to examine the devices and surrounding premises.
Prohibition crime and reform clash in era tale
A fragmentary report links Paul Lawrence Dunbar’s era debate on race to Prohibition era crime. It notes bootlegger Frankie Cale’s plunder and detective Petrovio’s chase, with bullets fired through a room window. Authorities admit large diverted whiskey volumes amid political tension.
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Frankie Cale
Loospere Metrovio
Cale
New York
Chicago
Petrovio
Sleuths Nab Shoplifter After Chase Through City Streets
City Detectives Hertman Shipp and Lawre captured a Mexican shoplifter after a chase across alleys and streets. He fled into Alazan Creek near Mont eres street, then hid at a Grenek street home where stolen trousers and neckties were found. He leapt from a window, escaped briefly, and surrendered after a patrol volley.
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Lawre
Alazan Creek
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Grenek Street
Fin
Hari
Sid Overton Names Assisting Attorney in Court Absence
In corporate court on Tuesday, M. Re Latér served as assistant city attorney in the absence of Sid Overton II who has gained recent public notice for his fame. The report notes Overton’s notoriety in the last few days.
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Mayor Promises Police Reform Amid Pension Strain
City officials debate cleaning the police force as Mayor Cimmbers vows to weed out dishonest officers. Commissioner Weight weighs applicants while pension fund strain looms, with 36 officers to be reassigned to sub-stations and the rest dismissed or reassigned, amid calls for fair hearings and new staffing.
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Cimmbers
San Antonio Nust
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Chambers Sell
Phil Wright
Meir
Wright Eaid
City Opposes Stop Signals at Rail Grade Crossings
City attorney Joe Ryan rules against replacing gates with rubber stop signs and resists higher train speeds through grade crossings. He cites risk to pedestrians and motorists and notes railways may remove crossings over time. Local officials warn about safety and traffic delays as trains slow near intersections.
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M Souri Bacilic
San Antonia
Aunmey
Joe Ryan
Buen
Ityan
Ayam
Resident petition to repave Warding Place street
Steffer Okehs Paving Harding sitreet Carminlatoner Dan Ti Stett ler announced that he would grant the petition of residents for re paving of Warding Place between New Braunfeld avenue and Gevers street.
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Steffer Okehs
Harding
San Antonio police choose strict new officers exam rules
Police Chief IT O Miller announced the sharpest selection standards yet for new officers. The department aims to hire only applicants with proven records and good credit, rejecting political influence and vague endorsements. Five candidates faced questions on integrity and judgment during the exam process.
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Chief Miller
A. D. McDonald
Detective Office
Blonde's Dare Forces Man to Jump From Ship Captivated by Widow's Challenge
New York July 30 a nervous tester in Haven Hoyt 29 of Washington leaped from the Hoch twer steamer off Newfoundland after a blonde challenged him to prove his heroism. Hoyt was rescued by a deck crew and questioned about the act amid a police firearms test and spelling quiz.
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New York
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Haven
Hoyt
Washington
Newfoundland
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Chick Miller
Bonds Inactive on San Antonio Bond Issue Plans
No definite action on civic improvements linked to San Antonio’s 4,754,000 bond issue will occur until bonds are sold. Officials state no trouble expected in selling bonds, with bids due after July 6. An engineer for the 12,250,000 sewage disposal plant appointment is delayed awaiting the bond case.
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San Antonio
Magyar GM
Chambers
Farmer, goose, wolf tale ends in arrests in chase
An incident ending with Alfred Perez and A Teollelyuez colliding with a thief who tried to flee with a bag of fowls near a railroad tracks. Officers Perez and Rodriguez pursued through the area, subduing the suspect after a struggle as the thief dropped twelve fowls and fired a pistol into the air. Perez drew a second weapon, restraining the man as the pursuit continued with witnesses and a dramatic capture.
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Teollelyuez
Rodriguez
Medina
Perez
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