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The page reports on a kidnap case in Albany with a demand reportedly reduced from 250000 to 40000, the British Davis Cup victory in tennis, and Aimee Semple McPherson's Chicago visit praising progress. It also covers Missouri capital punishment for kidnapping, concerns over drugged horses at Chicago tracks, and wage issues under the Reconstruction code influencing workers and Office boys in New York.
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Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton
Los Angeles
Chicago
Satan
Rufus Dawes
Mecp
Hutton
Lauk
Mon Wae
Labor wins long time battle over company unions
Washington July 31 The company union provision in the code proposed for the iron and steel industry was eliminated from the recovery code after Hugh S Johnson indicated it was inappropriate to keep. Secretary Lamont endorsed omitting the section while stressing that industry attitudes toward employee representation and employer relations remain unchanged. Leaders voted to drop the controverted matter and applauded.
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Washington, D. C
Hugh 8. Johnson
Robert P. Lamont
Haver
American Iron and Steel Testitute
Johnson
Lamont
Perkins
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of thundershowers in the north portion. Monday night will be cooler with a low around 63 degrees, while Tuesday’s high near 93 degrees. Moderate southeast winds on the coast, with easterly to southerly trends in West Texas.
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San Antonio
Vicintry
Texas
West
Pigeon Condemned as Spy by Yugoslav Court
In Belgrade on July 31 a carrier pigeon was sentenced to death by a Yugoslav military court for espionage. The bird, examined 100 kilometers from Belgrade, had military secrets written on paper bound to its leg. The discovery prompted arrests and a crackdown on a large spy network.
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Belgrade
Cavan Teachers Plan U S Protest Over Cuban Brutality
Havana reports that Santa Clara province teachers, joined by three injured women, will present to United States Ambassador Sumner Welles a protest over the brutality used to suppress a teachers parade demanding back salaries. Streetcar workers discuss sympathy strike for 24 hours to protest permit fees.
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Cavan
U. S
Havana
Santa Clara
United States
Sumner Welles
Luis Perez Arovde
Omnibus Duyers
Ames
Fear Death Toll to Reach 33 in Hotel Explosion
In Brunn Czechoslovakia an undetermined blast at the Hotel Europa buried guests as flames towered 200 feet. Officials report around thirty killed and twenty injured with the toll expected to rise to 33.
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Brunn
Czechoslovakia
Boy Out Late Is Chained to Rafter
A Wheeling man is held for hearing after state police accuse him of tying the hands of a younger boy and securing him to a cellar rafter with a dog chain. Charles Robert is charged. authorities say William Kiminey supplied the chain.
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Boy Out Late
Wheeling
W.a
Junk Deaser
Charles Robert
Tara
William Kiminey
Sacco Anniversary Marked by Reds in Uruguay
The Syndicate Confederation of Latin America, a Communist group with branches in major South American capitals, announced demonstrations would be held to mark the sixth anniversary of the execution of Snem and Vanaeith.
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Sacco
Montevideo
Uruguay
Syndicate Confederation of Latin America
Snem
Vanaeith - Me
Boat disaster off San Sebastian claims twenty lives
Fear swept San Sebastian as a motor boat named Jesus capsized after being lashed by huge waves. Twenty people including seven women were drowned, with no survivors seen by hundreds of onlookers.
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San Sebastian
Pan
Jesus
Commerce Bureau Director Named
Dr. Willard L. Thorp of Amherst Massachusetts was appointed director of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce in the Commerce Department and immediate assigned to the office.
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Snag
NRA Drive in San Antonio Draws Big Local Response
Hundreds of small San Antonio firms responded to the NRA program with pledges and requests for compliance forms. Postmaster P G Lucas reports heavy calls as merchants seek cooperation certificates and blue eagle display rights. Most firms have two to ten new employees, and official data will be wired to Washington Tuesday morning.
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San Antonio
National Recovery Administration
Washington
P. G. Lucas
NRA
Wan
Lucas
Ilk
First Tip Reported In Missing 500000 Bonds Case
A U S Treasury clerk in Washington D C is credited with providing the first solid clue to the location of five missing 100000 bonds. The certificates bore 186 percent interest and were due December 16. A clerk noticed the bond numbers matched those of the missing securities, triggering a nationwide investigation that led to this city.
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U. S. Treasury Department
Washington
D. C
Treasury
Texas
Jim J. Shawn
Gingit
Hener
Cotton Drops With Grain in New Orleans Trade
Cotton futures weakened as grain and meal prices pulled down prices in marine trading in New Orleans. Traders reported penennial rafts and hedging activity with October and December contracts slipping before partial recovery as shorts covered.
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New Orleans
Dawson County Farmers Plant Cotton for Fall
LAMESA Texas July 31 Farmers in Dawson County rush to plant cotton amid a late fall harvest plan. Many farms allocate 15 to 60 acres to cotton while others prefer feeds, aiming for mature blooms if weather permits. Record plantings extend to mid July with good yields and grazing range support for stock men. Optimism runs high across the county despite a challenging season.
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Lamesa
Texas
Dawson County
Cemetery Work Uses R F C Labor In City Improvements
July 31 reports city efforts to beautify the cemetery with R F C labor under Mayor J T McGonnell. The note lists street improvements sidewalks marked avenues and additional enhancements completed in recent weeks.
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R.F.C
Ban Saba
R. F.C
J. T. McGonnell
Fish That Goes Fishing Discovered By Expedition
Philadelphia July 21 A fish that goes fishing was discovered during an eight week tropical expedition led by Dr William Beene reported by Colonel Edwin M Chance He described the still unnamed species with tentacled features that extend to the mouth and prey on smaller fry The find comes amid notes of forty previously unknown gas formation species cataloged during the Central American gator survey
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Philadelphia
Tropics
William Beene
Una Way
Satger
Edwin M. Chance
Bosbe
Abduction details shared by O Connell in Albany
John J C O Connell Jr the nephew of Albany Democratic leaders described his kidnapping and three weeks confinement. He said captors beat him handcuffed him and tied his feet fed him sandwiches and forced him to sign messages to family while being kept in a room or apartment in New York City.
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Albany
John J. C. O'Connell
National Guard Teulernant
Don O'Connell
John T. Delanry
MAB
John J. O’connor Jr
Albany ‘Danes Union
New York City
Tansom
Young O'donnell
Asnipers
Kim
Young O'fannell
iSmr
Nien
Tves
O'Connell
Ghab
Locher
Amerigun
Oklahoma to Go Wet Predicted by Governor Murray
Oklahoma Governor Murray said to reporters the state would vote to repeal the eighteenth amendment by a narrow margin but would not express his personal views. The July statement came from Washington, D.C., with six reporters present.
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Oklahoma
Murray Washington
B.C
Murray
American dollar slips amid erratic trading day
The U S dollar posted a volatile session with demand easing and buying pressure, slipping two cents on the day. Quotations ranged around 12 points, trading near 4.64 per pound, closing at 4.5412, two cents above the opening. In Paris, on July 21, the dollar closed at 14 francs about 5.39 francs per dollar, down 0.47 francs since Friday.
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SoNoon
United States
Paris
Stars of Bridge to Begin Tourney
Asbury Bark, MW July 31. America's bridge experts open a week of play for national titles in the fourth annual summer tournament of the American Bridge league at Asbury Park convention hall. Entries include P Hal Sims Oswald Juccby David Bijraitine Walden von Zedlchte Theodore Lightner and Michael Gottlieb.
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Asbury Bark
MW. J
America
Asbury Park
P. Hal Sims
Four Horsemen
Oswald Juccby
David Bijraitine
Sims
Waldemar von Zedlchte
Theodore Light Ler
Michael Gottlieb
Roswell Police Upgrade After Fatal Gun Battles
Roswell New Mexico officers receive two sub machine guns after two officers were killed in recent gun battles with bandits near Roswell. The department moved to bolster its armament following the incidents and the elevated security concerns in the area.
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Roswell
Roswell, N M
Delinquent Taxes Collected for Fee MALDEN AL
Delinquent tax collection figures are noted with a focus on fees and local officials. The report mentions Gannhar and Midniga county involvement, hinting at tax administration efforts and reforms.
BACTZ NAMED TO HANDLE BANK CONSERVATOR CASE
The purchase of 500000 worth of stolen government bonds led to a conservator's appointment at Commercial National Bank. President Bonner and new president Birkhead disclosed the move while Ernest Bretz named conservator by the comptroller. Depositors urged patience as the bank remains solvent and accepts new business under conservatorship. Guards on withdrawals remain in effect until full instructions are received. Charges against five suspects, including San Antonians, to be filed.
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Commercial National Bank
D. Bonner
Clatiie VY
U.S. Comptroller
Washington
Buetz
Ss Usta
Baetz
Baets
Ronservatory
Texas Tangers
Birkhead
A. Cunningham
San Antonio
Johnson
Bonner
Property listings and contact details amid missing text
Partial notice lists properties including 709 San Pedro 210 Warwick and St Mary’s B28 inch wal. Auditional information on the above properties can be secured by calling the Sener ie ents. Can tA RED quickly by Maine rantent Qunday i eireuet found welt cama to maa.
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St. Mary's
San Pedro
Warwick
Maine
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