Death claims Capt Gillett, famed Texas Ranger
San Antonio mourns Capt. James B. Gillett, long time Texas Ranger chief, who died Saturday in Temple after weeks of illness. Born in Austin, he served from 1876 to 1881 under Capt. Roberts, fought Indians and outlaws, guarded John Wesley Harding, and helped pursue Sam Bass and the Herrell gang. Burial planned in Marfa with surviving sons Harper and M E Gillett and daughters in Albuquerque and Ozona.
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CA Witness Farch Fails in San Antonio Search
San Antonio detectives Saturday failed to locate Frank R B Brown a former Los Angeles private detective believed to have vital information about a gun linked to the 16 year old unsolved Willi Desmond Taylor murder case. Officials say Brown may live in Texas cities or have relatives there who can help. He is sought as a possible material witness and not accused of any wrongdoing.
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San Antonio
Frank RB. Brown
Los Angeles
Willi Desmond Tay
Worries Away: Classified Help Wanted Ad Draws Solutions
A brief Want Ad invites readers to find solutions by offering quick, practical help. It emphasizes a proactive approach and community support through simple tasks and exchanges. Local businesses and individuals encourage readers to respond with clear needs.
Failing Eyed to End Horry a Charming Violin Maker
Retired dentist Dr. Welsch of 414 Schley yearns to continue crafting violins and a viola after eighty five birth day in August. His granddaughter once inspired a mini violin while he built larger models from maple and pine. He completed several instruments but eyesight now ends his hobby. He has built over twenty violins to date.
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B. Welsch
Schley Avenue
Clara Lutts
Ynusic
GF. Welsch
Schley
Olava’ Laltz
Volin
Youth Robs Chicago Tailor Shop For 1110 In Safe
A youth and two companions entered J Fogelman s tailor shop and used a handkerchief as a mask to lock the owner three employees and nine customers in the basement They shot the safe securing 1110 and two rings valued at 275 Chicago June 12
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Chicago
J. Fogelman
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Fogelman
Just For Fun Girl Confesses Thieving $3000
A Brooklyn youth court report says Mildred Toron admitted stealing from her employer over ten months, explaining she did it to amuse herself. She claimed the money paid a boyfriend’s car down payment and funded nights out with friends, including clothes purchases.
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Brooklyn
Rayell
Pilots Asked to Register in War Time Air Corps Reserve
Civilian pilots in the Eighth Corps area are asked to register at Fort Sam Houston for potential service in the air corps. About 300 pilots would fall under this classification. Those volunteering would be commissioned in the air corps reserve if called to duty.
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Otvittan Pulow
San Antonio
United States
Eighth Corps
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Department, of Commerce
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Pit Corps
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Charles A. Pursley
Eighth ‘Corps
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Case workers take pay cut at Guy County Welfare
Workers employed by the Guy County Family Welfare agency at 118 Durango Street agreed to accept half pay for June and July as Bexar County funds are exhausted until the August budget. Salaries total about 1100 dollars monthly, with 1000 dollars approved for June and July. The county fears loss of WPA GCC and NYA funds if the agency stops. H K McHath of the Texas relief commission outlined the broader impact. The agency also handles welfare applications, certifies eligible unemployed, and distributes surplus commodities.
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Durango Street
Bexar Commissioners Court
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H. K. McHath
Texas Relief Commission
Boy’s Gough Saves Of Boy’s Gough Saves Of Chicago
Harold Clack a 15 year old from Chicago survived a life threatening series of injuries after a timothy stalk end lodged in his throat. Doctors feared surgery and suffocation but the boy’s coughing cleared the obstruction and he recovered.
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Chicago
Harold Clack
Timothy Key
Yic
Billings Memorial Hospital
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad Claims Kidney Benefits
An old advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe diuretic improving kidney and bladder function. It promises relief from nocturnal urination, backache, moist palms, puffy eyes, and scanty urine passage, urging readers to buy the original from Haarlem Holland.
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