Texas Rangers Raid Villa Rosa Night Club in Galveston
The Texas Rangers raided the Villa Rosa Night Club in Galveston last night, detaining 22 men at a dice table amid a swift crackdown on gambling. Captain Wheatley refused to discuss the operation, saying inquiries should be directed elsewhere as officers moved through the scene.
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Galveston Club Patrons Fined After Raid
Galveston authorities raided a fashionable gambling venue nicknamed Toe Turf. Texas Rangers under Capt. J. Wheatley seized gambling gear and cash, arresting patrols and fining them. The raid triggered closures of slots and devices in cafes and stands as patrons fled.
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Camera Scion Freed in Dunking Case in Chicago
George Eastman Dryden, grand nephew of George Ernst, was freed today on a second assault and battery charge linked to the bathtub dunking of nightclub hostess Hazel Read. Read had sought to prosecute, but the case was dismissed after she said she would not press. Dryden had earlier been acquitted on a related assault charge by Vera, sister of the alleged dunkee.
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Claim Hideout of Karpis Revealed
The Hero and Examiner report that U S authorities in a nationwide narcotics drive expect to arrest Alvin Karpis, a top public menace. The paper notes the Grace of Karpis, tied to the kidnapping of Edward G. Bremer, is disclosed in questioning of the 134 seized here, linked to drug peddling, addiction, and liquor law violations.
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City News Mixes Dances at Local Halls and Clubs
A string of upcoming dances and events dominates the notice, listing venues such as Helotes Inn, Tau couze Hall, Woodlawn Lake, and a variety of orchestras and bands. Ads note times, prices, and free admission for ladies, with multiple dates including March 15 and March 16.
Post Flightump Hopes to Beat Transcontinental Record
Wiley Post, forced to land in Cleveland after an attempted Los Angeles to New York crossing in the stratosphere, plans a new attempt. He reported oxygen shortages and engine trouble from moisture at altitude, then reached Newark 12 hours 34 minutes after leaving L A. Post intends two more altitude climbs and another 7 hour span attempt. Cleveland officials estimated average speed about 271 to 134 miles per hour over the 204 miles, unofficially.
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Junior College May Get State Aid Amid Budget Amendment
A $5,500 to $6,000 per year payment for San Antonio junior college hinges on a Legislature amendment to the NM for higher education. The House Appropriations Committee advanced the amendment, routing $20,000 for distribution among the seven state junior colleges. Allocation bases on enrollment. Rep PF Dickison is a co author.
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Prosecutor Dodges Distasteful Task in County Court
A district attorney declined to prosecute Trinidad on a charge of aggravated assault in County Court No 1 citing a past school tie. Trin iad Wee was found guilty and fined 25 dollars plus costs for an assault on Angelina Mar. Burned farm fire near a go-story farm destroyed a story area, three people including a mother and infant perished.
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Boys Confess Four Holdups by Mexican Youths
Police report three youths Ella Gutierrez 20 2734 North St Marys Street Prex Trejo 14 372L West Houston Street and Jon Pere 18 10% Archer Street confessed to four holdups since the start of the year. They describe early robberies at a Sackentidge Park area and drug stores on Schiely Avenue Main Avenue Alpine Drive Brackenridge Park. Arrests followed as detectives pursue more incidents.
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Leader Says D R Popularity Waning in Four Months
Washington March 16 One of the country s foremost court trial leaders Honey J Hartman believes President Roosevelt has lost popularity over four months. In an address to the Washington board of trade he said the people still admire the president but want changes in his policies and plan to press for reforms.
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Beth-El School Plans Annual Purim Fete and Rasquerate Ball
The Temple Beth-El religious school will stage its annual Purim entertainment and rasquerate ball at the congregation’s community center at 7:30 p m Saturday Thirty five participants will take part in a play In Defeny of Purii revised and reached by Annie Radoff Novteh assisted by Sophie Bodenhelner Ex-Students Association of the San Antonio Junior College met Saturday at the Old Scurh cafe.
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Strikers Riot Amid Turmoil as Arrests Mount
The strike at the Fort Worth plant escalated with police clearing crowds and 41 workers arrested for disruption. By evening a second clash led to 17 more arrests. About 16 of 250 workers returned by morning as protests focused on penalties for poor quality output and changes to enforce rules.
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Customs agents seize whiskey and tickets in Lone Star Sweepstakes case
Deputies and a customs agent detained two men at 413 Nowell after a Friday stakeout at a Newell Street address. The operation uncovered more than 30 gallons of whiskey and multiple whiskey bottles. Tickets for a $25,000 sale were printed, to be decided on Derby day May 4.
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Lawrence Millard
Newell Sireck House
Weather Experts Fear Repetition of 1984 Drought
Weather bureau officials warn of a potential repeat of the hot dry conditions that devastated the drought belt last year. They note the moisture map shows the drought area remains extreme with only minor relief in some spots. Dry spells have persisted for five years in a broad region including North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Montana Nebraska Colorado Kansas Oklahoma Texas and Arizona.
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Reynolds estate split in court settlement
In Winston-Salem March 16 a Superior Court judge approved a family settlement dividing the late Smith fortune among Anne Cannon Reynolds, Lathy Holman, and their children. The plan awards Anne Reynolds 9 million, Christopher Reynolds 4 million, other siblings 9 million, and Miss Holman 3.7 million plus 2.59 million toward a charitable foundation and other allocations.
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Three Die In Jersey Death Chamber Known Gunmen
Trent on New Jersey March 16 149 Bruno Hauptmann calmly observed one more execution night as three of six companions in the Jersey prison death house were led to the electric chair. The condemned gunmen Connie Secarpone Michael Mule and George de Stefano faced the chamber with little visible emotion as Hauptmann offered a final handclasp and words The day’s publicity tied their robbery murder of John Szczrtkowski of Trenton to the Bronx carpenter store gang and witness links in the crime.
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Suit Alleges Violent Rage In Divorce Case
Mrs Sophia Brown filed for divorce from Nick Brown alleging constant danger from a pistol in hand and violent fits at home. She cites harsh cruel treatment and a shooting incident on March 1, seeks division of property and alimony. hearing set for March 27.
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Dust Storm Ravages Mid West Amid Gale in March
A gale in the central states blanketed Wyoming Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma with dust reaching 63 mph. Dust reduced visibility under 100 feet as storms shut streets and spun cars into wrecks. One man S. Leonard of Hutchinson Kansas died aiding others after a crash. Buses halted and planes reported dust up to 12 000 feet. Weather relief followed with rain and snow moving in from the Northwest.
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Fifth Circuit Invalidates Malt Liquor Tax in Dry States
The Fifth United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the $1000 excise tax on malt liquor dealers in dry states was invalid. The ruling, joined by Judges Hutcheson, Bryan, Foster, held the tax was repealed with the Eighteenth Amendment and not reimposed after prohibition repealed. Dallas officials said collection would continue until Washington issued new guidance.
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Income tax receipts up in early March totals rise
Washington March 18 Officials reported income tax receipts were on track with budget estimates as advisers said two day totals would approach 25 million more than last year. By March 14 a total of about 50 million had been collected with 120 million expected in the first four days next week.
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Alleged Delay in Delivery of Death Telegram Raises Suit
Mrs. T. B. Lindeman sues Western Union Telegraph Co in Fifty-seventh District Court claiming negligence in telegram delivery from Lufkin to 228 South Hackberry Street caused her son to miss witnessing his father's death. She seeks 3950 damages after the telegram was allegedly delivered late at 8:00 p.m. on March 9 and the father M. P. Lindeman died the following day.
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Federal crackdown nets 1950 customs raids and millions seized
Record treasury roundup by 12 000 officers targets smugglers counterfeiters narcotics and illicit liquor. Early totals show 1 064 arrests and 851 stills seized plus 13 million dollars in counterfeit bills and 56 900 in navigation fines. Coast guard planes aided land and sea efforts across Atlantic to Pacific and borders.
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Widow in hotel stay leads to charge in San Antonio
San Antonio widow Mrs Shelton faces charges after a March 7 incident at a local hotel. Hotel staff testified that she was found in the room of Spencer Silver, who was admitted earlier today. Manager J. Mickelson said Mrs Shelton was on the floor mumbling incoherently.
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Spencer Fred Silver
Roosevelt Forces Win On Relief Bill At Senate Battle
In Washington on March 16, Roosevelt supporters in the Senate pushed to trim the $1.88 billion relief bill after defeating the McCarran prevailing wage amendment 50 to 38. A compromise by Senator Russell passed 83 to 2, with Republicans Hale and Metcalf voting nay. The plan keeps security wages for federal projects and aims to move the measure toward approval before midweek. Several Democrats and a Wisconsin Progressive shifted to support the compromise, while McCarran’s backers endured another setback.
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FDR Signs Probe on AT and T Funding
Washington March 1 President Roosevelt today signed a congressional resolution authorizing the communications commission to spend 750000 dollars on a broad inquiry into the capital services and affiliations of the American Telephone and Telegraph company.
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Texas Masons mark centennial under historic oak tree
GALVESTON March 16 The first Masons lodge in Texas met 160 years ago under an oak near Atazorra. Today Masons from across Texas gather at the famous Masonic oak to celebrate the centennial anniversary of that inaugural meeting.
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