Opposition to county chain gang at Bexar court
A heated Bexar County Commissioners Court session debated a proposed county chain gang. Commissioner Robert F. Uhr argued against prison labor for road work, saying inmates misbuild roads and should be jailed. Ward defended past experiences with prisoners, while Uhr questioned Don Politics on the plan. Commissioner Stappenbeck said he would report next week after investigating prisoner labor. The court also declared July 4 a holiday and allocated funds for relief milk shipments from Austin to San Antonio.
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Robert F. Uhr
Ion
Bexar County Commissioners Court
Soueton
Uirr
L. BE
Ward
Dhr
Don
Politico
Uhr
R. W. Stappenbeck
Commissioners Court
Austin
San Antonio
Board of Equalization
Randag City Quiz Widens in Kansas City case drift
Kansas City dispatch reports a grand jury indicting former City Manager H. F. McElroy, J. Pryor, and John J. Rathford on embezzlement and obtaining money related to municipal payroll padding and water leak contracts. The probe cites vaccination fund misuses and Japanese occupation era notes, with charges of embezzlement and fraud.
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Kansas City
Jackson County
Foremer
H. F. McElroy
Rosa
Tom Pendergast
McElroy
China
Pryor
Rathford
Newtgins
Alshee
Johnson to Take Woodring Office
President Roosevelt plans a cabinet reshuffle on June 10 with Harry S. Woodring likely leaving as Secretary of War. Louis Johnson, assistant secretary, is expected to replace him to oversee expansion of the peacetime army and defense program. If Woodring declines, Francis Bayard could be offered the post. Johnson remains the favored choice regardless of Woodring’s decision.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Americas
Harry II
Woodring
Louis Johnson
Warters
Woothing
Isle of Hizh
Philippines
Paul
Louis Johns
Indiana
McNult
United States
Francis Bayra
New York Woman Convicted of Forgery Faces Long Sentence
In New York a woman was found guilty by a jury of forging a 1375 check, securing money by deception, and larceny related to payments to a Fifth Avenue clothing store. Prosecutors claim she obtained about 370000 of Beck's funds, claiming an illicit relationship with him as motive, while he denied the charges. She faces up to 40 years. bail set at 800 dollars.
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New York
Martin Heck
Callais SeNtein
Schecin
Fifth Avenue
Beck Securiies
Herman. McGarthy
Beck
Ein
Howlin
Abilene
Pexaa
Aimgubenyy
Fe Alpine
Tex Amarillo
Texan Analachivola
Avincia
Ala
Brody
Texad Oye
Texes
Wise Co
Canada
Cheyenne
Corala Cheinti
Texas
del Ro
Tena
Claudy
Denver
Calo
den Moines
Town
Dodes City
Kel
Clar
Canata
EU Pawn
Pexas
Lear
Bort Smath
Ark
Alexton
Texan
Clery
BO “Alent
Kan
Clay
Ou Vwatleran
Hain
Futeleng
Handy
Rash aClier
Honor
Texan Huron
Tialeur
Jankrinwille
Kamlonos Ghani Gleudy
Kenneas Cuty
Bro
Ita
Choudy
Knoxville
Tenn
Elem Macon
Igianhito
Enn
Keane
Iman
Almeth
Oklaioma City
Omaka
New Glens
Palvsting
Pittibureh
Cloary Sea Dort Arthur
Texae
Albert, Cay
Rain
Rosrhark
Org
Ane Tanks
Galil
Warn
Toledo
Ohio
Washhein
Tcinwly
Wiel
Walixtua
Ithe
Winmington
Belloudy
Syinenwiees
Yuma
Artz
Errol Flynn
Nis US
Department of Commerce
Jaygees defend lease amid public criticism over Olmos Park range
Junior Chamber of Commerce officials rebut charges about profits and neglect in leasing Olmos Park golf range. Executive secretary George A. Tucker says records are open and disputes stem from past arrears by Ralph Hemmonds, who allegedly owed 287.60 and resisted surrender of equipment. Hammonds cites mayor’s stance on profit leases, noting five year rents totaling 1626.41 with allocations to Elvis Work.
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Commarce
George A. Tucker
Priday
Relpy Henmenda
Olmos Parz
Ralph Hemmonds
Theker
Hatsmonuds
Maury Maverick
Hammonds
M. Chambera
Olmos Puck Basin
Hamonds
Tucker Aid
Elvis
Hest
Tucker
San Antonio
St. Louis Browns
91,000 Texans Jobs at Stake in Relief Bill
WPA administrators warn 91,000 Texans face unpaid leaves as WPA projects halt at midnight Friday without new federal funding. Drought cited, saying work stops across the state and markets close for four days, with resumed activity contingent on Congress passing the appropriations measure. Local San Antonio district workers may be affected by the suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
H. P. Draught
WPA
Amsterdam Cabinet Quits in Loan Crisis
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Netherlands cabinet resigning amid a borrowing controversy involving Catholic ministers, unemployment and defense projects. Veteran leader Galli, turning seventy, was tapped by Queen Wilhelmina to try forming a new government, pending a decision.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Rendrikus Catlin
Catholi
Galli
Wilhelmina
Tias
Carmody Seeks AGWPA Role In Roosevelt Plans
President Roosevelt’s government reorganization moves place Carmody in charge of the new Works Agency to oversee WPA and related units. He aims to keep Col P C Burrington as head of the agency, with $1.5 billion to be spent in the coming year. The umbrella shift consolidates FERA, a housing body and more under Jesse H. Jones, reshaping federal relief agencies.
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Washington
John, M. Carmody
Federal Works Agency
Roosevelt
P. C. Burrington
WEA
Carmody
Senate
WPA
Harrington
Rural Electrification Administration
Hazen Winits
Public Works Administration
Ickes
PWA
Bood-lye Prsterday
Jesse H. Jones
Texas Barker
Iteconstruction Fiance Corporation
Jones
Federal Housing Administration
Home Owners! Loat
Ring Recovered After Seven Years Near Round Rock
A lost diamond ring dating seven years was recovered by state police near Round Rock. The owner, Beaumond wartian, identified it after investigators traced it via tips from Travis county residents and a man who died two years ago. The ring was found when washing hands during a hunting party and later handed to the owner.
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Felice
Round Rock
Sea
Sacrifice Slayer of Baby Sentenced in Washington
Judge Carl E. Gibson ordered Clair Young to Parview State hospital for the criminal insane following a recommendation from a factfinding commission. Young confessed to shooting his 19 month old daughter Ada as she crawled toward him on June 11 claiming he sought a sacrifice in the eyes of the Lord.
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Washington, Pa
Carl E. Gibson
Clair Young
Parview State Hospital
Young
Ada
J.C
Conway
Weather summary and rainfall report for Texas and nearby regions
Readable weather table notes partly cloudy conditions Friday night through Saturday across Texas and nearby states. It lists temperatures, rainfall amounts, cloud cover, wind, and regional forecasts including Panhandle and Gulf coast areas, with numerous city and state references and scattered numeric figures. The piece ends noting Errol Flynn’s death per a commerce department teaser.
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Texas
Barty
Panhandle
Huntly
Tam P
Red Sox Rookie Doctor Helps Sick Boy Recover
In Boston on June 36, Red Sox rookie Teel Williams assisted a critically ill boy, Donald Nicoll, by delivering an autographed ball after Ted Williams promised to hit for him. The boy’s condition improved, doctors noting better recovery prospects and renewed strength.
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Boston
Teel Wiliams
Red Sox
Donald Nicoll
Donald
Williams
Ted
Boy Finds 400 Dollars Then Shares It With Friends
Eight year old Paul Martin, playing in his cellar, knocked down an old picture and uncovered about 409 dollars in greenbacks. He did not tell his family, then distributed the money among his friends in the neighborhood, preferring to share the windfall rather than keep it.
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Darre
Paul Martin
Themeelvyes
Death story repudiated in Hall murder case
Daniel Kent, paroled convict, repudiated an earlier confession to killing Detroit promoter George H. Hall. He testified Hall was dead when he entered the car with Hall and Ruby Doty near Grand Rapids. Kent described the girl directing the murder and claiming Hall’s ring and cash, while police said he confessed earlier.
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ST. Joan's
Mich
Daniel Kent
George H. Hall
Detroih
Hall
Migs Ruby Doty
Dent
William J. Black
Kent
Grand Rapids
IEC
Man Rescued From Mine Cave Dies in Indianapolis
Howard Jackson a 28 year old plumber was rescued from a 20 foot pit in a work go trap after ten hours trapped but died last night. Deputy coroner Dr Thatcher said death might have been caused by an undetected internal injury and noted no external wounds.
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Indianapolis
Howard Jackson
Thatcher
Bookmaking Charge Filed After Raid
Kerroll aged 10 was booked by police on a bookmaking charge after detectives Vogler and O Reity raided a property on a Thursday raid following a tip. Address listed as 1402 North Heckberry. Police seized equipment in the operation.
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Kerroll
North
Heckberry “Alrealy
Wriday
Sergt. Frai Vogler
C. T. O'Reity
Kers Lroll
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Woodring Office
Weney C. Woodring
Fiilippines
Mite
Rey Segarst
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Ghrein
Buffalo
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Grae
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TAS Eperaty
William Jaton
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