Insurance Sharks and Snakes Figure in James Murder Trial
Los Angeles today outlines how Robert James allegedly plotted to inherit by murdering his wife Mary James. Evidence centers on life insurance policies, a double indemnity clause, and snakes used as torture tools supplied by ex-sailor Charles Hope. Authorities described James as a widower seeking $20,600, with his niece Lois Wright called to testify.
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Los Angeles
Robert
James
Taubes
Mary
Lois Wright
Ati Pretty
Charles Hope
Hope
Mary James
Louis Berry
Mra
Berry
Max Go-retz
Ce State
Resterdax
Ferom
John C
Snake Joe) Ho
Local Whirlwinds of Names in Corpus Christi Nightlife
A collage of social figure sightings from Corpus Christi and Houston posts a weekend note. It lists Francis Brady, Curtis Lebermann, Harold Gang, Dewey Hudson, Horace Garey, Nathan Rosenthal, Ike Kampmann Jr., Jerry Tauber, Judge W Wy McCrory, Frank Evans, Bill Lupe, Kenwigge Cary, Oscar Kubent, Pats Walker, Pete Catalant, Owen P. White, Cecille Harrison, Francis Cunningham, Leeds Sisters, Mildred Schaefer, Mack Wood, Patrick O Pansler, and Frences Broussard among others. The snippet mentions taxi strikes in San Antonio and a Centennial opera role, Tejas. A postcard-style roundup blends personal nods, professions, and local scene notes.
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Country Cob
Francis Brady
Corpus Christi
Curtis Lebermann
Harold
Kennie
Gang
Houston Post
Dewey Hudson
Mitre
Horace Garey
Nathan Rosenthal
Shea
Ike Kampmann JH
Princeton
Jerry Tauber
Souther Steamship Lines
McCrory
Frank Evans
MOPAC
Dallas
Bill Lupe
Cecille Harrison
Brackenridge
Tejas
Francis Cunningham
Ringside
Leeds Sisters
Mildred Schaefer
Mack Wood
Morton
Texas
Kon Nam
Hollywood Club
Prances Broussard
Aunae Papermen
Patrick O'Pansler
Fennell Olbrell
Blue Steele
Oasis
Landon Plans Meet With National Republican Leaders
Governor Alf Landon may interrupt a vacation in Estes Park to meet with top Republican figures W B Bell of New York and Frederick Steiner of Oregon arriving this week. Los Angeles leader W S Rosecrans also held talks with Landon as he hosts reporters at a lakeside steak fry with Roe Emery. Landon indicates his staff from Topeka may join him within days.
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Estes Park
Golo
Alf M. Landon
W. B. Bell
New York
Prigay
Lawton
Genato
Frederick Steiner
Oregon
Cleveland
Rosecrans
Los Angeles
Landon
Tallforhia
Roe Emery
Bates Park
Mary’s Lake
Smay
Topeka
Kan
To- Pek
Army extends after hours for civilian staff at Eighth Corps HQ
The Army announces new office hours for civilian employees at the Eighth Corps area headquarters. Effective immediately, Mondays will run 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and all other weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Offices had formerly opened at 8 a.m.
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Army
Eighth Corps
Tam
Bam
Rural One Room Schools Inferior to Urban Counterparts
A University of Texas survey reported by Dr Annie Webb Blanton finds one room rural schools lag urban schools in pupil development. The study notes a link between inferiority and lower socio economic status and suggests urban advantages attract more capable rural youths.
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Austin
University of Texas
Annie Webb Blanton
Tees
Beauty License Renewals Planned for 1930-37
Renewal work for beauty shop licenses will begin mid July under state board member Mrs. Mary Dodson. Renewals require a physician certificate Wasserman receipt and new license, plus payment by money order. Fees include School license 100 dollars, instructor 10, shop 10, manicure 7 58, second operator 3. One person shop rules apply. if additional staff are added on Fridays or Saturdays a shop license is needed. If owner does not operate the shop but employs one operator, a license is required.
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Mary Dodson
State Board of Stressers and Cosmetologists
Wasserman Ash
Manteurich
Dodson
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