Local violin maker Carther keeps crafts alive in Houston
In a modest office on Laso'n Street a solitary craftsman, a gentle man known for jousking glolins, Carther, traces his path from coach trimming in Houston to violin making. He repairs, mends, and crafts violins at his bench, facing a market dominated by large firms that limit opportunities for individual craftsmen. The Lande Jewelry shop at 410 1-2 East Houston Street notes this community asset.
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Qwl
Laso'n Street
San Antonio
California
W. Karther
Val
Houston
Housta
Karther
Boston
Lande
Tney
Vanity and fashion spark at Ahel Place displays
An article notes how big floppy straw hats and top hats alter women's appearances at Ahel Place. Jeweler Eandi argues hats demand adjustment while women powder their faces, creating mirror gaze amid a bustling display. The piece hints ads drive curiosity.
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Ahel Place
Eandi
Cartoonists and court clerks in a garbled dedicatory note
A fragmented OCR passage mentions many named cartoonists and public figures, including Hilms haw ings Lom Ripley and Sol Hess, plus references to a state house, a courthouse clerk, and a science degree. The text is garbled with names misspelled and unclear events or context.
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Hilms Hawings
Sol Hess
the Nebbsy
Teaville
Tal
Anti
Cedar
Mality
Ngimessons
Ali
Parsons
Wananga
Panera
Dirigible Plans Return Flight in Cautious Test
A blunted OCR reads of a dirigible set for an imminent return flight from a coastal test site. Officials note weather and wind will guide the attempt, with pilots awaiting favorable conditions. Local observers report preparations underway near the lake region as authorities monitor atmospheric factors.
Cortez Plans Thirteen Women Era Rise
Hollywood gossip and casting notes center on Ricardo Cortez in Thirteen Women as Valentino’s era wanes. The piece tracks actor name changes, cast shifts including Johaim and Marian Nixon, and Fox’s Salomy Jane remakes with Marian Nixon. Mentions of Adolphe Menjou, Helen Hayes, Gary Cooper, Claudia Morgan, and others fill a sprawling industry snapshot with production notes and industry moves.
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Werner Baxter
Marian Nixon
Fox
Janet Gaynor
Joal Bennett
Janet
Aopr
Gloria Swanson
America
Adolphe Meno
Park
Adalbiec
Hollywood
Helen Hayes
Gary Cooper
Avan
Claudia Morgate
Paradise Walls
Chanel Bulterworth
Charlie
New York
Claudia
Anoe Parte
Wil Dety
Gil
Austin Parker
California
Fetas
Lost Saint Treasure Case From Mexico City Mystery
A fragmentary tale describes a tin and glass case in Maverick County containing a supposed saint relic from Mexico City. The small figure, said to be linked to saints like San Blas and Santa Rosa, sits on a carved wooden base amid bone fragments and symbols. Researchers note ancient symbols tied to Mexican and Roman traditions. The artifact’s provenance centers on Mant Maverick, a local tax official, who secured the relic during a period of broader ceremonial interest.
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Maury Maverick
Bexar
Mexico City
Mant Maverick
Bexar County
Indy
Sarah Theresa
Santa Clara
Ban Blas
Ban Tenacio
San Vicente
Sun
Mexico
Rome
Khan Sain
Bankers En Route Home After Convention Closes
Delegates to the American Institute of Banking convention prepared to return home after selecting Chicago as the next host city for the event. Frank N. Hall of the Federal Bank of St. Louis was elevated to presidency, Albert B. Buetnhmer of Milwaukee became vice president and will be president next year. Four new executive council members were named: Frank R. Gurds of Chicago T. Edwant Keilay of Boston Preeman Strickland of Allgata and J. Ress Burhoust of Philadelphia.
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Los Angeles
American Institute of Banking Conversion
Aftr Hany
Chicago
Prank N. Hall
Federal Bank of St. Louis
Juatitalion
Albert &. Buetnher
Milwaukee
Hall
Frank R. Gurds
T. Edwant Keilay
Boston
Preeman Strickland
Allgata
Ress Burhoust
Philadelphia
New Jersey Bank Closes Its Doors
New Jersey National Bank and Trust Company failed to open today as directors convened an emergency meeting to pursue a takeover option. The bank reported large losses and sought a buyer to stabilize the institution amid mounting liabilities.
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New Jersey Bank
Newaric
New Jersey National Bank and ‘Trash Company
Ab KM Sproint
Sierranptinney
Nur Taney
Unclear text. Von Papen speech features in German governance shift
Fragmentary report from Berlin notes Franz von Papen and the new government approach to governing. It references a chancellorship shift and a proposed method of rule, with cables indicating a rapid political transition. The legible portions show a wartime context and early posturing by the leadership.
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Berlin
Franz Vari Pape
Man Stabbed With Pick Seeks Woman
An assault left a man stabbed with a pick and a search for a woman continues. Police report an early morning incident with a man injured and officials stating a woman remains at large.
Wife Granted Restraining Order In Texas Custody Case
Judge W. B. Auderson issued a temporary restraining order forbidding George Vel Ness Jr. of San Antonio from taking his two young daughters from Edith Van Ness of Linno. The petition says Van Ness left May 7 after Ness fired a pistol at her and threatened retaliation. Ness plans divorce action after establishing residence in Linco. She must reside there for six months before filing. The ruling bars removal of the children Barbaray Virginia, 3, and Mildred Louise, 2, from the state.
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W. 8. Auderson
Thirty-seventh District Court
George Vel Ness Jr
San Antonio
Edith van Ness
Linno
Liano
Couinty
van Ness
van Nees
Jr Amy
Barbaray Virginia
Mildred Louise
Road Commission Awards Highway Contracts in Texas
Texas highway commissions finalized contracts for construction projects across numerous counties. Awards cover 25 miles of concrete pavement, 85 miles of double bituminous surface, 21 miles of base work, 134 miles of grading and drainage, and 19 structures, with funds totaling about 11 million dollars. Counties listed include McLennan, Kerr, Gillespie, Bell, Comal, Crockett, Reeves, Culberson, Pecos, and others sharing the work.
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Road Commission
Austin
Texas Highway Commission
Mivarea
McLennam Kerr
Ghrlind
Cherokee
Calhoun
Golin
Bell
Comal
Coughs
Menard
Crockell
Reeves
Culberson
Hemphill
Lobbock
Pecos
Breweter
Caldwell
Kimble
One Electrocuted as Tornadoes Hit Denver Area
A tornado outbreak damaged power lines and property across Galorarig and New Mexico. Chester Artair Glover, 50, a line foreman at Colorado Springs Power Plant, was electrocuted when a line blew down. Several others were injured as winds damaged homes and streets, with multiple structures reported as ruined.
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Denver
New Mexico
Chester Artair Glover
Colorado Sprigs
Loriads
Weginvy
Mn Bioyeet Lanpiyan
MA Newhew
Larhadings
Clovis
Mom
Jury Deliberates Fate of Officer in Murder Case
In Fort Worth a jury weighs the case of Officer Lovile Witkersayy, accused of murder in the shooting of Buster Grienstey, 17. The trial details five shots fired as Witkersayy fled a Rot ParAe, with the courtroom closely tracking the pen alty and potential verdict.
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Lovile Witkersayy
Confiscation Conflict Delays Mexican Factory Expropriation
In Mexico City the confiscation of private property under a new expropriation act faced a temporary restraining order. The Crux Azul factory case drew attention as governors from Vera Crus Hidalgo and Michoaran were summoned for talks on expropriation laws. The peso slid to about 4.4 per dollar as a related economic note.
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Guile
Msl
We Crimaeol Cement
Uso
Hidalco
Crux Azul
Lie
Pwatre
Chics
Vera Crus
Hidalga
Michoaran
Mexico City
Toorhaw
Culbertson IX Movies New York
The gap between the velvet table and the movie theater has been bridged. Ely Culbertson has signed on to carry his teachings into the films with funny sidelights about the comedy and tragedy of the game.
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Culbertson
New York
Theata
Ely Gulbertson
Andragedy
Eame
New Noses Sought By Jobless Surge in Medical Push
A report from Dr Irvin Maskat at the Missis Kyo and Bar infirm army describes a program to restore noses for unemployed individuals. Patients are selected by clinicians amid a broader effort to improve appearance and employment prospects.
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Beauly
Irvin Maskat
Minsis Kyo
Bar Infirm Army
Ancient Vessel's Speed Saves 90 on Burning Ship
A Spanish steamer Tiede was wrecked near Fernanda Detstind as a 19 year old British sailor aboard the Ayn raced to the scene. The old Appom crew fought flames while 99 people were rescued from the sinking vessel after a rapid emergency maneuver lasting about 142 hours.
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Lagos
Nigeria
Tiede
Fernanda
Ayn
Finnery
Bond Transfer Suit Challenging Funding in San Antonio
A transfer of bond funding case was filed in a county court challenging the validity of a 7,900,000 dollar San Antonio financing. The suit seeks to test the legality of the release to various defendants with a previously sustained appeal in youth court. No hearing date had been set as of Saturday.
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Traaster
Antonio
Disney
Benay County
Char M. Dickson
Guteryous
Ralph Letzte
Phampsue
Phiballlt
Mullon
Sevfulvethid Distriet Court
Venerat Dan Mirer
Ridnap er Loses in New York Dine Trial Report
Rich Olnt Ruligiana implicated in Edward Roosenthal kidnapping that led to an 18 day captivity for a $50,000 ransom. Appellate Division upheld a long sentence as the case unfolds with police involvement and courtroom drama detailed amid chaotic testimony.
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Ridnaper
New York
Richolnt Ruligiana
Edward Roosenthal
Supreme Court
Ruligianne
Capones Face More Trouble in Federal Prosecution
Chicago June 11 Federal prosecutors prepare to seek new indictments against Al Capone and his top aides. A U S attorney said a grand jury will hear charges against the gang leaders and 78 henchmen for alleged law violations. The case includes 110 pages of notes on saloon operations and liquor relations to be reviewed by jurors.
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Chicago
Aldersarmid
Genkvere
Fogg Plans Secret Round Trip Sea Hop Flight
Fogg, long famed for daring travel, reveals eight months of secret preparations for a cross Atlantic air voyage. He aims to conduct a civil survey of northern regions including Greenland and Iceland, with first motion pictures of the Greenland ice cap and Icelandic volcanoes planned during the journey.
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Fogg
Lian
Robert
Greaply
Morse
Greenland
Ieeland
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