Millionth visitor aids Texas Centennial Jewel theft probe
Dallas watchers hailed a Norman Oklahoma mechanic as the millionth entrant at the Texas Centennial exposition, while New York authorities intensified a jewel theft case linked to a high profile Long Island estate. The North Shore saw a wave of police and private eyes over tens of millions in gems, including 48 necklaces valued at 25 thousand each, missing from trusted safekeeping.
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Benge
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Okla
W. A. Webb
Trelay
Copsright
Coleen
New York
Betfies
Foague
Long Island
William R. Coe
Locust Valley
Beverly F. Fyre
North Shore
Parked Car Thefts Reported In Local Incident
A pilfering incident from a parked vehicle is reported by E. E. Marquart of 310 Bandera Road involving theft of bacon a watermelon and a radiator cap. M. Z. Cook of 420 Dax Street reports theft of a water pump from a parked auto.
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E. E. Marquart
Bandera Toad
M. Z. Cook
Dax Street
Farmer Herwig Confesses After Ax Murders in Blanco County
A Texas farmer, Herwig, confessed to killing his wife and son after his daughters found the bodies in a Blanco County farmhouse. The incident occurred after a day in the fields near Johnson City. officials relied on questions and a lengthy confession to detail the brutal blows and missing telephone wire. The two victims were found on the bedroom floor, with a bruise on the boy’s eye and the ax used in the attack. Funeral arrangements for the woman and boy were postponed until the confession was signed. Officers from Cedar Valley, Johnson City, and Austin assisted in the case. Herwig’s first wife was Violet Hills.
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Hoy
Johnson City
Casparis
Tameramen
Austin
Sheriffas- Paris
Jack Neuman
Cedar Valley
A. Davis
Frank Wallace
Lian
A. Redding
Japanese officer defends flag display amid protest in Peiping
Maj Takeo Imai, assistant military attache, said Japanese nationals in Peiping must understand the Imperial Japanese flag is sacred and must be shown greatest respect. He promised a reply to the American ambassador’s protest over rude treatment during a military demonstration. Imai noted the flag’s spiritual significance to Japanese soldiers and questioned reports of bayonet threats.
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Peiping
Takeo Imai
Washington Irving Grandnephew Dies at 94
Washington Irving grandnephew Joan Treat Irving died today at age 94. An amateur artist of note, Irving once held a seat on the New York Stock Exchange with his son, the late Percival Irving.
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Newburn
Joan Treat
Irving
Washington Irving
New York Stock Exchange
Percival Irving
North Dakota ballot glose speeds Langer bid for governor
Former Governor William Langer challenged Governor Walter Welford for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in North Dakota. Early results showed Welford ahead, but Langer closed the gap as western precincts reported. With results from about half the precincts, Welford led 89,414 to 82,544, suggesting a possible canvassing board ruling next month.
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Fargo
N. 1
William Langer
North Dakota
Walter Welford
Laie
Langer
Welford
Fugitive Hunt Still Fruitless
Limestone and Robinson county sheriffs with Ranger Mannie Gault and aides terminated an all night search of Round Prairie Oletha area for Luke Trammell and Fort Test Gibson who killed a guard at Prison Farm and escaped. The pursuit ended without capture as authorities planned to stay on the case for several days.
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Limestone
Robirnson Coun Nes
Mannie Gault
Anewo
Round Prairie-Oletha
Luke ‘Trammell
Relief Agencies Plan Quick Drought Aid for Northwest
Two federal agencies WPA and RES will speed relief to drought stricken Northwest. Howard O. Hunter said a meeting is set for next Tuesday at St Paul to craft work relief projects with WPA head Harry Hopkins and state governors from North and South Dakota joining. The drought worsens with grasshoppers invading fields across the region and temperatures soaring above 100 in several towns.
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Works Progress Administration
Resettlement Administration
Brean
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WPA
Hunter
St. Paul
Harry Hopkins
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South Dakota
Montana
Minnesota
Dakotas
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Wisconsin
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Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Kansas
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Michell
Huron
Aberdeen
Valle Reports Biennial Campaign Expenses
District Attorney John A Valle of Laevedo filed his biennial statement of campaign expenses with the Secretary of State. His costs include a $1 filing fee in each of four counties and postage for registered letters. This year postage was 18 cents.
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Texan
Austin
INS
John A. Valle
Lae Vedo
Valle
Program Planned for Los Gallinos
An all day program of entertainment will be held Sunday at Los Gallinos Catholic Church 25 miles south of San Antonio on Highway 66. A barbecue chicken dinner will be served by ladies of the parish starting at 11:30 a.m. and supper at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment including music by the Twilight Blenders will continue throughout the day.
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Los Gallinos Catholic Church
San Antonio
Highway 66
Weather Summary with scattered city readings and conditions
A compact weather bulletin lists readings from Abilene to Seattle, noting clear, cloudy, and varying temperatures. It includes hourly and daily notes, moon phases, and tidal data for several coastal locations, alongside regional summaries and humidity figures.
Firth Bid on Courthouse Work Approved in Orange
ORANGE June 2 The county’s 114 project for a courthouse contract has been awarded to Flaho and Falbo construction company of San Antonio. Public Works administration in Fort Worth approved the award yesterday. Work is expected to begin Monday.
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Orange
Orange County
Flaho and Falbo Construction Company of
San Antonio
Public Works Administration Office
Fort Worth
Man Fined After Accidental Self Shot Incident
In Watseya June 264 Gilbert Hitton suffered a gunshot wound to the leg when a pistol discharged during a dispute in Judge John McCann's court. The slug ricocheted and struck his wife’s ankle. The judge ruled the incident disturbed public peace and levied a fine of 25 dollars.
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Self
Watseya
Gilbert Hitton
John McCann
Hilton
Two U S Missionaries Evade Chinese Reds
Two missionaries from Los Angeles arrived in Yunnan Fu after a two month clash with Chinese Communist forces. Missionaries Mrs Mini Osden and Miss Opal Ogden headed home to California, as the telegram notes.
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Chins
Los Anggeles
Mini Osden
Opal Ogden
Ihele
California
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