Second Man Confesses Kidnap of Miss McElroy
Clarence Click, held as a principal in the Mary McElroy kidnapping, confessed after eight miles from Las Angele where he buried 3000 of the ransom. McGee, the confessed leader, indicated two others named George McGee and Clarence Stevens remain at large as five more held on state charges and four indicted federally for kidnapping and extortion. Miss McElroy collapsed upon seeing the house used to imprison her, later revived and returned home.
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Fanbar City
CINS
Clarence Click
Mary McElroy
H. F. McElroy
Las Cygne
Kan
Click
Walter McGee
McGee
George MacGee
Clarence Stevens
L. R. Gilbert
Windell Johnson
Amazin
Texas
Lucille Cates
Walter McGer
Olick
Miss McElroy
Missouri
Miss McFl
Stolen Spanish-Speaking Macaw Reported in San Antonio
San Antonio police investigated a theft at 928 North Brazos where Mrs. 9. G. Smith reported a Spanish speaking macaw stolen. Other local thefts included peppers from Jacob Lara on South Laredo and various items from residences, hotels, and a hardware store. A rental ad offering short-term coverage ends June 15.
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San Antonio
9. G. Smith
North Brazos Street
Jacob Lara
South Laredo
F. G. Uummel
East Ashby Place
South Street
Cpes
E. Valdez
Smath Brazos Street
Mus. L. BR. Warren
Dewey Ulucw
Buena Vista Airvel
Praeger Hardware
East Commerce Bitret
Jim Reed Not in Court Due to Plane Crash Injuries
Federal court equity cases delayed after word that Senator Jim Reed, representing Pac Coast Covax, cannot attend because of minor injuries from a Tulsa plane crash. Reed was to defend against injunction sought by San Antonio mining engineer W H McNutt to collect a $50,200 judgment from New Mexico court.
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Federal District Court
Jim Reed
Tulsa
Reed
Parific Coast Covax Company
Issirnin
W. H. McNutt
San Antonio
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Auto Blamed for Crime Rise in Modern Times
CHICAGO June 10 Colonel Calvin Goddard head of Northwestern Universitys scientific crime detection laboratory says pistols receive much blame for crime but autos share responsibility He argues rapid escape by the auto enables much modern crime and proposes a law barring any person convicted of violent crime from riding in an automobile with heavy penalties to solve the issue.
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Chicago
Calvin Goddard
Northwestern University
Woman Dead in Car Wreck Near Dilley
Mrs. Christine Paseman wife of Staff Sergeant Edward Paseman of Kelly Field died instantly when the car she rode in with her husband overturned on the Meridian highway two miles south of Dilley. The couple were en route for a fishing trip on the Nueces River near Cotulla. The crash was caused by a blown tire. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Christine Paseman
Edward Paseman
Kellyfield
Meridian Highway
Dilley
Paseman
D. R. Kass
Slon
Bellyfield
Kelly Field
Nueces
Cotulla
Peseman
Shelley Undertaking Company
Pickpocket Seized After $25 Theft Reported
Dr. HON. Gonzales reports a theft of syringa instruments from his parked car on Market plaza. E. E. Goodwin of 708 Peck avenue told police his pockets were picked of $25 last Saturday.
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E. E. Goodwin
Peck Avenue
Lato
Dr. Hon. Gonzales
Buena Vista Street
Market Plaza
Open Forum letters ignite debates on race and freedom
A pair of letters to The Light editor spark strong reactions over patriotism, militarism, and freedom of speech. A. F. Armstrong laments punitive measures against expression, likening to Hitler rhetoric, while L Romano defends immigrant workers and American identity, urging inclusive patriotism and constitutional rights.
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The
Light
Time for Action in Crisis Warns Mayor Murray
Exulor reports crisis as worst in history urging bold measures. Officials face salary cuts and job reductions to share burden with unemployed, aiming for living wages. The handwriting is clear and action demanded by the city, state, and county.
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Exulor
Quin
George Murray
Incomprehensible dialogue about language and nationality
Fragmentary quotation discusses language use and rights arguing about American, Mexican, Russian, German, Japanese, and other national identities. It references Chicago and various ethnic terms in a disjointed exchange with unclear context or speakers.
Securities Bill Seen as Trick Agitar The Signi
A damaged OCR passage argues the Securities Bill is a trick by Congress to aid Wall Street, claiming the measure gives racketeers greater control over new issues, enables appointment of favorable underwriters, and blocks unapproved securities, with claims of manipulated prices and assetless promises harming millions.
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Agitar
Congress
Mac Alyenyy
Blames G O P for Finance Schemes in Web of Claims
Fragmented OCR text shows accusations against the GOP over imagined finance schemes and blocked dividends. The piece references a political confrontation, a tainted financial claim, and counterclaims about accountability. Names, dates, or clear events are unreadable.
Floyd Eludes Officers Again in Wewoka Bank Bandit Chase
In Wewoka Oklahoma on June 3 gunmen Charles "Pretty Hoy" Floyd and an unidentified companion escaped deputies who had confronted them after stopping for a tire repair on an automobile stolen moments earlier. They threatened with machine guns and fled, leaving Floyds wife and his 10 year old son Dempsey behind. the woman identified as Geneva Thompson is being held, authorities say she may be Mrs Floyd. Deputies seeking escapees from the Kansas penitentiary pursued the Floyd party.
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Wewoka
OkLa
Charles
Pretty Hoy
Floyd
Tie Woman
Z. A. Robertson
Geneva Thompson
Missouri plans drastic budget cuts and staff eliminations
University of Missouri unveils an economy program with salary cuts of 10 to 20 percent and staff eliminations. The plan, approved by the board of examiners, also tightens activities and takes effect July 1.
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U. of Missouri
Columbia
University of Missouri
Walter Williams
Board of
Cantors
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