Young Man Uses Charm to Pass Bad Checks in Texas
Albert Smith, 15, alias Manuel Tena of the Medical detachment Vert Sam Houston, jailed after a scheme passing worthless checks. He befriended three San Antonio undertakers, obtaining small sums before attempting larger ones, and faced forgery and passing charges filed by Justice of the Peace John F. Onion. Victims Henry A. Guerra Milton Tadwig Andrea Morales testified to his “best actor” ruse.
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Albert Smith
Manuel Tena
Sam Houston
Srith
San Antonio
Lea Prensa Publishing Company
Justice of the Meace John FB
Onion
Henry A. Guerra
A. G. Li Fara
Emilbin
Smith
Medona
Texas
Henry A. Guetra
Milton Tadwig
Andrey Morales
Tadwig
Morales
Atlftr
Smit
In Prensa
Changes Act
Hwever
Actor Albert Smith jailed for bad check charge
A reading of court records shows actor Albert Smith, identified as “ACTOR” in the docket, in a case where he was jailed after acting once too often and issued a bad check leading to a criminal charge.
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Albert Smith
Gond
Wedding Announcement Fraud Suspect Arrested After Payment Dispute
A man tried to pay a wedding announcement bill with a large check raising suspicions. Undertakers identified him at police headquarters after he claimed a deceased mother and later a dead brother. The ruse failed, and police arrested him as the light classified ad urged readers to buy a car from a reliable dealer.
British cotton strikers adamant as talks pause in Lancashire
Lancashire cotton strike enters its third day with employers claiming willingness to negotiate while cardroom workers and spinners push back against wage cuts. The Weaving branch resists, and papers speculate on foreign gains as France, Germany, and Japan profit from disruption. A textile authority condemns obsolete industry practices.
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Manchester
England
Lancashire
Page
Dickec
Weaying
Rivale
Germany
Francs
Iapon
France
Lille
Toubaix
Toureping
Toland
Mor Kapress
Stolen Auto Recovered in Dallas and San Antonio
A Dallas police report states a stolen automobile, connected to a San Antonio theft, was found and a man arrested after officers notified San Antonio authorities. The incident follows a July 31 report and involves ongoing investigations by local police.
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Dallas
San Antonio
Dall Ins Pliceman
Henry Ford Turns 60 And Shapes A Nation
Beverly Hills California July 31 We mark Henry Ford turning sixty with reflection on his vast influence. The piece notes Ford put wheels on homes and likens a car to a man’s castle, while critiquing American consumerism and urgency to chase payments over spiritual aims. It closes with ambivalence about Ford’s ultimate legacy.
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Beverly Hills
Callf
Morshan
Hioly
Glan Horstur
Henry Ford
Ives
America
Mr. Ford
Lodge Will Hear Pageant Report at Kasidah Event
An official report of the Atlanthy City pageant will be read to Kasidah Review No. 187 Women’s Benefit association on Thursday afternoon in the TWOW ball. A benefit tea and card party will be held Friday evening at Mrs. J. W. Shank’s home, 1332 Clower Street. Dickey’s Eye Water promoted as a 25 cent remedy appears in ad copy.
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Atlanthy City
Kasidah Review
Women’s Tenefit. Association
W. Ball
J. W. Shank
Clower Street
Consul fires on old friend in San Francisco
In San Francisco July 21 4) Nicaraguan general Eravisco D Perez fired a bullet across a crowded trolley car striking his longtime friend Celso de Leon 45. Perez who had just reunited with his attractive wife opened fire three times the third bullet paralyzing de Leon from the chest down. De Leon is not expected to recover. Police say Perez claimed De Leon insulted him and he gave no further details. He was charged with assault with intent to commit murder.
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Francisco
Eravisco D. Perez
Celso de Leon
Perez
de Leon
Judge Greenwood Ill in Northwest Ill in Northwest
Judge Thomas B. Greenwood, associate justice of the Supreme Court, vacationing on the West Coast, was seriously ill in Seattle, Washington, for several days according to letters received here. He was threatened with pneumonia, but has recovered.
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Austin
Thomas B. Greenmoo
Supreme Court
Xerionshy
Seattle
Wash
Court Proceedings in Corporations Court Fines listed for traffic violations
The court records numerous fines for traffic infractions against many individuals including Gilbert Uhr Merbert Williams G I Hutches R Woatson and Richard Wing with varied sums. Acquittals entered for S M Cun nell George Arlington and Mrs Wayne Davis. Appeals court overruled several motions for rehearing in Randell Taylor and Haynes cases.
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Line
George Lytle
Hugene
Heraides
Ruin L. Tatkyer
Ki. Avizar
Cach
Herman Meyer
Cy Tmetek
Flys
Steven Hevides
Manuel Olisares
Moses
Sadler
Nat Shelton
Waymond Pompa
Coroner Blames Poison in Death Amid Inquest
An inquest into the deaths of several family members in Tandun finds Violet Amelia Sidgmore murdered by poison. The jury declares the deaths the work of persons unknown, amid strong suspicions and a proll of suspects.
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Tandun
Coronova
Violet Amelia Sidgorne
Ghtange
Girl Preacher Takes Own Life In Philadelphia
The body of Gwendolyn Garet Jester, 10, a girl evangelist, was found in a willow-choked ditch at Fairmount Park bird sanctuary. A pistol was near her temple and a note to her husband pleaded for forgiveness, claiming unhappiness and love. The piece ends with unrelated classified ad text.
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Philadelphia
Gwendolyngaret
Fairmodgt
Park
Sig
Eleanor
Naomi Krank
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Pears
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Jane Allure
Consul
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Northwest
Anthony
State of Texas
Manuel Rodesguer
Jurg
Justice OF the Peace Court
Jude Je F. Onton
J. Galloway
Robert Conyer
San Aquanio Finance Company
Va. E
Lane Et al
Mission Feed Company
George A. Bell
Dutin Stockton
David Lown
Cotry Civits
Appellees
Anita M. Randell
T. B. Posert
Nuccea
J. M. Taylor
J.P. Haynes
Bexar
J. Haynes
Trank Bros
Nurotex
Palm Beach
Kaynee
Kae
G. & Mr. and
Jantzen
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