Multiple wrecks on West Commerce street shake San Antonio
A weekend spate of crashes on West Commerce street left five people injured in a head on rush and several more hurt in related incidents. Drunk driving charges were filed against two drivers as deputies and police raced to the scene.
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San Antonio
Poller
West Commerce Street
Commerce Street
Mies Catherine Fillinger
Toute
Hlmer Tinng
Lee Hojl
James Nestra
Alamaosa
Alfredo Barron
Fiesta Steel
Jan Faustino Gomes
Columbus Street
Jose Guerrera
Festa Trews
Mike Levo
Bor
Nestra
Barron
Robert B. Green Hospital
Times
Elizabeth Davia
Win
Goliad
Davis
Joseph
Laredo
Zarramora
Veteran Publisher Dies in California
Oxnard Calif June 4 William Moore 64 died of a heart attack at his home near here as he finished reading the first issue of his newly established weekly the Hueneme Harbor Bulletin Moore a veteran publisher had issued newspapers in Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas He is survived by his daughter Mrs Bert Bay
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Calif
William
Moore
Here
Hueneme Harbor
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Bert Bay
Motor Dynamite Miss Fire Shocked Chicago
In Chicago a man named Strauss known as Lit tle Germany reported a car problem when mechanics found dynamite sticks taped to the steering column. Two wires led from a detonator to spark plugs, with no ground wire to complete the circuit. Police said the setup could have exploded, and Strauss claimed no enemies.
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Chicago
Oscar Strauss
Ab & Garage
Poice
Strauss
Germany
Father Sought as Child Found Dead
New York police broadcast an arson alert for Raymond Swincoe, 39, WPA worker, after his 4 year old daughter Dolores was found dead from injuries in the Staten Island home. Det. Bleu, Thomas Finan said the father returned with the mother and warned she would not see him again as he left.
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New York
Raymond Swincoe
WPA
Swineoe
Dolores
Rosayille
Staten Islands
Bleu
Thomas E. Finan
Tim
Amy
Fight to a Baby Lost in Chicago Tragic Pellet Obstruction
Three year old Vincent Curatti died after a pea like object lodged in his bronchus blocked breathing. Dr Galloway failed to remove the pellet and a glass tube was inserted to aid respiration but the child died despite oxygen and bronchoscopy attempts from Temple University specialists.
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Chicago
Vincent Curatti
Thomas Galloway
Vincent
Evenpton Hospital
Temple University
Philadelphia
Blane Tash
Kidnap Case Grips Florida as Father Hopes
Cash Sr expresses grief yet faith as 2000 volunteers search Everglades area for his 5 year old son who was snatched from his home. He believes kidnappers will be caught and money was offered in the failed ransom. Federal agents led by J Edgar Hoover probe the case with no charges yet filed.
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Cash
Frulessly
James Jr
Everglades
Cublis
J. Edgar Hoover
Cape Sable
Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Miami
Miami Herald
M. Brexton
Princeton
Ray Rayburn
Braxton
Redlands
James 5. Cash Sr
Eight Killed in Raid by Mexico Bandits
Dispatches report a hour long clash near Tarimoro Guanajuato state left eight dead including three farmers. Bodies of several men believed to be bandits were found hanged on telephone poles near Tehuacan Puebla state, the result of rival gang activity.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Tarimoro
Guanajuato
Tehuacan
Puebla
Polish Aviators Take Off for Tunis
Polish airmen depart Casablanca on a long Atlantic flight toward Tunis in French Morocco. The 5 pilots from Warsaw began the voyage along the Mediterranean coast, aiming to cover about 1000 air miles to reach their destination.
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Tunis
Casablanca
French Morocco
Los Angeles
Maid’s Notice Sparks Tragic Baby Death in New York
A maid's sudden resignation at Riverside Drive triggers a chain of events that ends with a tragic death of a infant. The shaken mother, Mrs Lillisn Jacobs, reportedly tried to intervene as a child fell from a window or ledge, with conflicting testimonies about the scene and the surrounding circumstances.
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New York
Riverside Drive
Lillisn Jacobe
Jacobs
Karan
Tornadoes Lightning Strike Texas Oklahoma And Missouri
A severe storm system lashed Texas Oklahoma and Missouri with winds lightning and hail causing five deaths and extensive property damage. In Holding Texas two oil workers died and a third injured when a tank exploded during a fire started by lightning. Wichita Falls experienced a tornado injuring residents and toppling derricks with $50 000 in damage. Grandfield and Rotan reported tornados wrecking buildings and roofs, while a hailstorm and high winds damaged crops and homes. Local scenes included window breakage jewelry losses and power disruptions across several towns.
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Avanda
Yresa
Texas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Uehming
Holding
Gulf Coast
Joe Battln
John Bpell
Templotes
Mackhans Petrol Fume Company
Lawton
Oklo
Wichita Falls
Pere Sons
Grandfield
Okla
Tillman County
Ife
Counryside
Wichita Fells
City Jewelry Company
Rotan
Dallas
Cipremore
Slaying Gruesome Ax Murder Suspect Cited Inquest
John Henry Gray, 54, once of Lowell Massachusetts, was captured in Lebanon New Hampshire on June 4 after being identified by the widow of Paul Burris as the ax slayer. The report notes Gray quarrelled with Burris over wages for wood cutting and the crime scene showed a trail of wood stains, an ax in the sink, and an attempt to wash stains.
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Johm Henry Gray
Lowell
Mass
Paul Burris
Hart Cullen
Lebanon
N. i
Claude M. Murray
Grafton County
Gray
Barris
Uye
Murray
Barri
George Church
Jed
Welcome Thunder Showers Bring San Antonio Relief
Record heat in San Antonio peaked at 85 Friday, the hottest since October. Forecaster J H Jarboe predicts Sunday will reach about 92 with scattered thunderstorms to the east and southeast, not reaching the city. Expect average partly cloudy weather and a cooler low around 70s Sunday night.
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San Antonio
U. S
J. H. Jarboe
Rowler
Rio
Jarvoe
Pat Neff Endorses McCraw for Texas Governor
Former Texas governor Pat Neff publicly endorses Attorney General William McCraw for governor at a large rally in Waco. Neff sent a telegram from Magnolia Arkansas expressing pride and extending cordial greetings to the next governor, Bil McCraw, amid enthusiastic cheers from thousands.
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Pat
Neff
William McCraw
Gover
McCraw
Magnolia
Ark
John L Darrouzet Dies at Galveston
John L Darrouzet dies suddenly at his Galveston home at age 60. An assistant general sponsor for American National Insurance, he was poised for a prominent role in Texas Jepal and political strata and known to Texas legislators and state employees. He was a prominent lay member of the Catholic church.
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F—Joan & Darrouzet
Sponsol
American National Insurance Company
Texas
Jepal
Strdies
Toghy
Darrenses
East Texas Gas Prices Rise Across Five Refineries
KILGORE June 4 7 Prices increased by 1 to 1 8 cents per gallon at East Texas stations after a May low. Cascade Refining manager G M Kennedy said dock prices had moved beyond the rent threshold, signaling higher costs for consumers.
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Kilgore
East Texas
G. M. Kennedy
Cascade Refining Company
News Strike for Free Press Seen in Damascus
In Damascus and other Syrian areas an eight day news strike began to protest the government's refusal to enact a free press code. Newspapers suspended publication to pressure authorities to guarantee freedom of the press during the protest.
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Damascus
Syria
Cuban Rebel Leader Challenges Liberal President to a Duel
Havana June 4 Ruben de Leon secretary of the revolutionary party and Patria director challenged Senator Ramo Vasconcelos president of the liberal party to a duel. The duel's details were not arranged. Vasconcelos had commented in El Paison newspaper. The revolutionary party criticizes the Grau San Martin government.
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Havana
Ruben de Leon
Cuban Revolutionary Party
Patria
Ramo Vasconcelos
P Dent
Liberal Party
Vascoureloa
el Paison Revolutionary Party
Ramon Grau San Martin
Rebels Wreck Mexican Train Amid Turmoil in Tabasco
In Mexico the rebels wrecked a freight train near Lew Ta plas as government forces clash with insurgents. A parish priest from Villa Hermosa, Father Hidalgo, led Catholics during a church destruction incident. authorities report expulsion rumors but deny persecution. Chieftain Gedillo fled, followers dispersed as soldiers engaged the rebels.
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Lew Taplas
San Zils Fotos
Industry Resumes Downward Course
Industry activity in New York shows a continued downward trend this week as key groups extend recent gains though the Associated Press seasonally adjusted index remains at 65.8 percent of the 1919 40 average, the lowest level in four years. The week’s reading compares with 62 percent last week and 64 percent a year ago.
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New York
Associated Press
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy with gusty Saturday night and Sunday winds mostly easterly. West Texas partly cloudy with thunder showers in extreme southeast. cooler in Rio Grande Valley Saturday night and Sunday. Friday 95 degrees, Saturday 71 at dawn, high near 99, cooler near coast. East Texas partly cloudy with showers in south and extreme southeast. cooler north portion coastal breezes. Winds gentle to moderate varying southeast to northerly along the coast. Additional weather on Page 2.
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Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Sears
East
Tower Coast
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