Bank embezzlement case probes large $2 billion recount
Testimony in a long running trial reveals that funds from Clem bank accounts allegedly diverted by Peter OBrien and others spurred a massive recount. W F Courtney and George Armbrust testified as the case spans 1914 to 1918 era, with about 325 indictments mentioned. The defense argues books show alleged deficits, while Sullivan, a star witness, is not to testify next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem
George J. Armbrust
Tai
Armbrust
Vaud Brien Alpars
Baturdas
Peive Aizi
Cihurtney
Stete Witnese
Herre
Defeosy
Pridenet
O'Briens
Courtney Ie
Lan Sullivan
Star State Wituens
Engr
ArnY Organation Pans Celebration
A military unit hosts a picnic and anniversary celebration with events such as 60 yard and 60 yard dash races, greased pole, tug of war, and obstacle courses. Prizes include £4 and other sums. The corps plans a banquet at the Mendel Hotel on Tuesday night with officers attending.
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Ane Athletic
Quartermaster Corps
Norsday
Witcing
Rio
Black man suffers amnesia after assault and theft
A Black man awakens with amnesia after an assault that left him robbed of valuables and clothing. He recalls nothing of the journey home and cannot identify his assailants or what happened to the items. Detectives work to revive his memory and recover the stolen property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain Lebenstein
Ward
Scopes Spurns 150000 Offers To Stand Trial
The Scopes trial near Nashville drew reports of William Jennings Bryan and defense counsel as the Tennessee case progressed. Scopes refused all offers including 50000 for a film, maintaining the trial is the central matter, while commentators weighed science versus religion and the influence of the press on public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scopes
William Jennings Brean
Gawiallin
Ik Wehool
Miami
Dryam
Bryan
Tennessee
Decking
Soontradieta
Ebilaes
Seek Medical Work for Junior College in San Antonio
Fragmented plea from Univ of Texas officials about creating a medical college program in San Antonio to train junior doctors. Officials note demand for advanced courses but warn lack of instructors and facilities. Galveston faculty propose partial adoption while San Antonio program awaits approval.
Suspected Jewelry Theft Leads to Suspended Sentences
In the Thirty seventh District Court on Friday, Dave Gieke and GW Campbell received suspended five year terms for a downtown hotel jewelry theft involving about 2000 dollars. The judge followed a jury’s recommendation amid pleas from the defendants. Critics from Lamar Seville and Walter Ein opposed the suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Gieke
Campbell
Dh. McMillan
Itha
Thirty Seventh District
Hi Jury
Walter Grace
Mundane Cor Click
Cathybell
Lane
Lamar Sevligeson
Walter
Dallas to Build Play Park at Lake
A Dallas project plans a new play park at Lake Dallas, with benches and launch slated for January 1. The plan includes a seawall and vandal resistance measures, though details are read amid garbled text.
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Dallas
S A Travelers Go To National Meet
Delegation from San Antonio travels to a national convention of the Pruelevury Meo cell Association details unclear due to OCR errors. Names such as Burnett and Chavk are mentioned alongside references to New Orleans and Birmingham, outlining a plan to attend events and coordinate with other delegates.
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Prat J
New Orleun
Iran
San Antoni Aye
Burnett
B.A. Chavk
S. Itbertven
Acl
Ann
Mysterious prowler keeps vigil near Mitchell home
Detectives search for a mysterious prowler shadowing the Mitchell residence at 63 Ogdenstrieh on Thursday and Friday nights. Two young men visiting the daughters were startled by a noise in the front yard, then retreated as they fled toward the rear door. Detectives Carver and Rubnke investigate, deeming the incident a burglary attempt.
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Prowley
Negie
Mitchell
Ogdenstrieh
Wil
Mitchill
Couptes
Sledows
Carver
Rubnke
Burghiry
Intals On Ballots Era Curt Holds Intals On Ballots
Court records reveal Curt challenging ballot intals amid a contested election. References to the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals and actions by Jot Diener and Te LH Tiler appear with scattered names and fragments from Willey County's election narrative.
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Intals
Curt Holds
Jurgen
Simitii
Cisil
Wriday
Willey
Mochiehurift
Tyevor
Elewitha Weller
Funtiur
Woman Injured as Speeding Truck Knocks Her Down
A speeding truck struck a woman near Market and 8th, injuring her as bystanders rushed to aid. Fire Chief J. 96 and others assisted, with witnesses noting the fall and the woman’s injuries before an ambulance carried her home.
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Mary
Sarran
Deputy Shoots Pathway of Romance
A chaotic incident unfolds at a local office where youths engage in disturbing behavior. One youth is detained after an altercation near a wall while another is accused of threatening a pianist. Deputy Darvar intervenes and dispenses caution, aiming to quell the disturbance and prevent further violence.
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Hwarity Lam Aznger
Omic
Aml
Die
Davrar
Three Bank Robbers Escape From Posse
A Denton man Joe Griley and a group escaped pursuing officers after a bank robbery yesterday at the Bank of Satplur Staines. The bank president was fatally wounded. two men were shot and another escaped with gunfire.
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Joe Griley
Denton
Arky
Bank of Satplur
Staines
Staines, Following Sid Te My Blouty
Wan
Wamdita
Anit
High Officials Linked In Rum Probe
An international rum smuggling probe targets high US officials after the arrest of a syndicate rep at a downtown hotel. Two trunks held 147 quarts of high grade liquor. cashier’s checks worth 500 dollars each surfaced, suggesting large Havana to elites shipments and ties to Customs. Constable Van Riper led the seizure and arrest amid a widening investigation into illicit liquor sales and official involvement.
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Interalia
United States
Dave Priday
United States Customs Service
Agertive
Manta
van Riper Batlovee
Inding
Havana
Galveston
Uubon
Ian
Charles Stevens
Elie
Mouny
Cunstable van Hiner Karodine
Guffey Awarded 346,695 in Suit Against Associates
The court awarded Guffey 346,695 in a suit involving multiple associates. Details mention transfers, lease preludes, and contested transactions with references to Tenn and others. The proceeding centers on a real estate or corporate dispute and roles of key witnesses including Mellor.
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Guffey
Gifted five year old girl composer amazes crowd
A five year old girl, unnamed in this fragment, astonishes listeners with natural talent for piano. She writes songs and scenes where she plays several pieces including Home Sweet Home. Her father, listed as a conductor or administrator, supports her as she continues to compose without formal instruction.
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Papa
Mainino
Apamah Kotrys
Mexico sanctions big ocean resort near border
Government order seizes property near the U S border amid a dispute over a resort project. Officials report an immediate expenditure of 82 million and outline a proceeding to complete the agreement with Mexican and United States parties.
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Mexico
U. S
Hy Wniversal Service
Sursaco Cpv
Leo
Seerskary
Aggriewiture
Tos
Piagt
San Feqnetkes
Tov
Spectacles May Clear Up Dallas Robbery Case
Dallas police seized a pair of self rim spectacles linked to a burglary on the night shift. The thief ransacked the home of Mark A. Clement, taking jewelry and clothes valued at $500. The only notable clue was the spectacles left at the entry window.
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Dallas
Aguas
Zisses
Mark A. Clement
Theles
Bargin
Believe Gill's Wife Aided Slaying Suspect
Reports say George W. Gill, 23, New Orleans student, confessed to killing Robert Read, 25, at a Treasureville swimming resort. Investigators then speculated Gill's wife may have participated, with a search finding Read’s body and Gill claiming a struggle aboard a rowboat before drowning.
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Dukadded
Sereveporl
George W. Gill
New Orleans
Robert
Read
Teasureville
Gill
Ayok Gullia
Gilly
Tata
Gil
School Bond Vote Set for July 16
A local notice outlines a July 16 school bond election to fund public schools. Officials, including presiding judge Mia North and clerk Mab MuCloxkey, oversee polling at Ward 8 polling places and Stackenrider High School. The article lists names of precincts, clerks, and election details in a period-voice summary.
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Tyskain Aiteete
Forekner
Filees Waele Tirang
Mia Noth Canker
Ming
TB Wiltering
Elandes
Che
Ce Moorea
Pol Nod
Claw i Cclneta
Stackenrider
Rienvemeny
Jude
Atixk Tobe Meaermemani
Sura Mestakell
Autoist Outmaneuvers Two Negro Bandits in Narrow Escape
An autoist reversing to evade two bandits on Selocity road led police to a chase scene near San Antonio. Officers Kobe Bradshaw Valles and Captain Molin, with Emergency Officer Grow, combed the area but found no suspects. The man survived the incident and the victim is identified as Love with details withheld for protection. A wreck on Sutherland Springs road near the Hata wrecks is noted.
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Wormsee
Patice
Datverlyex Kobe
Bradshaw
Valles
Molin
Grow
Selocity
San Antonio
Jane Vanning
Sutherland Springs
Hata
Zionists Plan Flower Day Picnic event at Keebler grounds
Readable fragments show Zionists planning Flower Day activities at Keebler grounds with dances by Hartlet Staten recitations by Werbust and songs. Prizes announced for participants in the centyate and a pledge to align with National Zonal celebrations.
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Keebler
Hartlet Staten
Tly Werbust
Suspect Bonds Out On Liquor Charge
A suspect appeared in court on a liquor charge and posted bond of £100. The case, tied to alleged illicit imports, was heard before the United Station Committee on Monday with no further details given.
Death claims Roffle Head leader Warren S Stowe
Warren Sanford Stowe 65 head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and other holdings dies after a general breakdown from Brights disease in Cleveland. Funeral arrangements announced with a federal service pending. Stowe led a vast empire valued around 150 million dollars including cooperative banks and major office properties.
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Associated Preas
Clevdland
Ayrange
Warren Sanford Stowe
Brotherhood
Ne Locomotivn Jnginners
Ned Ite Trust Companies
Queenries
Monay
Obert College
Naya
Jeader
Tnander
Maxter
Stove
Brights
Upo
Stone
Bis
Slifferenen
Almoy
Mackie
Yunra
Ay Long Og Tran Lin
Htone
Brotherhood Bank
Wna
Cleveland
Uday
Doliacs
Wquitallé
New York
Empire Crus Company
New Yark
Brotherhood of Locoma
Hive
Co-operative National Bank
Brotherhood of Lagamotive
Giners
Lount Connery
Resources
Philadelphia
1. E. Co-operative Bank
Thief Steals Bag From Automobile in Local Crime
A report describes a theft where a bag was taken from a vehicle. Authorities note a 45 caliber pistol was jammed in the scene. The incident occurred near a residence on Grimmercy Place, with a witness referencing a Mr Wart and a public safety response.
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Voluniig
Grimmercy Place
Wart
Cadet Strickland Remains Unconscious After Incident
Chineau A Steleknil and Nranrs Field students report Cadet Strickland still unconscious at Atitlon Hospital. Joe Ingorst and others describe a late Monday crash in Houston bay area. Doctors say his condition is uncertain but could improve with care.
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Chineau
A. Steleknil
Nranrs
Joe Ingorst
Mndansoleum
Atitlon Hospital
Fark Bam Houaton
Tombstone tragedy at grave kills son aged five
New York report describes a burial scene at Waldheim cemetery where a tombstone toppled from its base and struck a five year old boy named Lester. The mother had brought flowers to her husband’s grave when the monument toppled, fracturing his skull and causing his death at Auburn Park Hospital yesterday.
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New York
Waldhelm
Lester
Auburn Park
Rate discrimination charged by chamber
Discrimination allegations target tourist rates from San Antonio to Metro City and other routes. Differences in pricing between two rail paths are cited, with one route quoted at 40.20 and another at 116. Anxious to see if joint rates will be unified before an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling anticipated in October. Chamber of Commerce officials discuss the issue and potential remedies.
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San, Antonio
Missouri
Kavaas
Texas
Gulf
Migginsi Pacific
U.S
Interstaty Commerce Commission
Miegnorl Pacificr
Tha Chanthor
Cammores
Taasenger Associa Torte
St. Anthony
San Antonia
Mother near death after writing note of lost tot
A fragment from a hospital report describes a mother near death after writing a note about her lost child. The text appears garbled and includes references to doctors, police, and an Alamo Street location, with investigators and a salon scene briefly mentioned.
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Aho Hospital
Woman Learns Missing Husband Safe in Jail
A distressed wife learns her missing husband is safely detained in jail. The scene unfolds with tense exchanges at a police station as officers confirm the husband’s location despite earlier concerns. The article portrays a quiet aftermath and the wife’s cautious relief.
5S. M. A. Opens New Engineering School
June 23 Associated Press report that Professor Le Wat, formerly of the Georgia School of Machinology, arrives to head the newly formed cooperative school of engineering at Southern Methodistic University. The program aims to train engineers for factory and laboratory work, the first of its kind in the Southwest.
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Lnborlory
Clagnen
M P Requests Right to Buy Texas Lines
The Missouri Pacific seeks permission from the Interstate Commerce Commission to acquire multiple Texas rail lines including the Asherton Gulf, Rio Grande City Railroad, Sugarland Railroad, and Lake Pipeline Company assets. Major owners and values cited include WT Eldridge, Frank Kol, and A T Wonder with contracts totaling several million dollars. The move sparks competition with Southern Pacific and potential changes in Valley country rail access and control.
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Rowx
Texas
Migsoutl-Pacific
Suncday
Interstatn Cofferce Commission
Washligent
Nermiscior
Urquire Road
Alltome
Vivaldd & Gulfs
Asherton Golf
Rio Gionde City Railroad
Sugarland Railroad
Asphal Belt and
the Lake Pipeline Company
Mt. B. Lites
WT. Eldridge
Frank Kol
Fort Worth
A. TL Wonder
Xenoni
Agher Fon & Gulf
Eldridgy
Missouri Pacifle
Souther Lace
Tlrich Valley
Miavou Driie
Fock Island Tillay
Neek
Lbs Cottu Bel Making
Wong Tie Hin Grande
Alleged floggers taken to Austin to face indictment
Fred Gerhardt and Tim Port, both 22, and others believed tied to a gang at a Haw ranch near Aut were taken to Austin Sunday morning after a night incident. Authorities allege involvement in a flogging offense in McTyagia County, with details limited as the case proceeds.
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Austin
Fred Gerhardt
Tim Port
Aut
Tyagia Couty
Austin Sanday
Bandit Victim Safe in Illinois After Abduction
A. Bandit victim is safe in Illinois. Tams Valarquex reportedly went missing near Alton on May 1 after a hold up at North Tights. A telegram urged friends to notify authorities if he disappeared. Police suspect involvement of Loui Valagnes of Broadway, Alton.
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Tams Valarquex
Remy
Antonin Miy J
Alton
Molien Milley
Oklahora l
Loui Valagnes
Broadway
Althoug
Bellave
Kure
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