Former Ontario Chief Testifies On Prohibition System
Washington March 25 Officials defend prohibition as hearings before the House Judiciary Committee open. Drors, former Ontario premier, testifies for the case against Canada’s dispensary model, urging rejection of its adoption here. Witnesses include ex- Congressman Tent and leaders from anti saloon and temperance factions.
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Prohibition
House Judiciary Committee
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Gesa
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American Insurance Ion
Columbus
Ohio
Gino Ie
B. Scott «McHride
Clarente ‘Trane Wilson
Methodier Board of Prohibition
Thomas Quits Post as County Attorney
Texan reports Thomas resigns as county attorney after years in office. He offered no reason. The terse notice follows years of service and a brief tenure signaling a shift in local governance.
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Piagos Docs
Texan
Toe Fee
Trial notes cite critic on exam of Pete before judging sanity
A terse court record notes that Terrell assigns were criticized by judge da Melkenele during the trial for allegedly failing to examine Pete prior to determining sanity. The fragment references a high tension legal proceeding with named figures.
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George FF. Mowrll
Terrell
da Melkenele
Pete
Gihig
Attidarit
Hero of Fire Named for Rescue at Hawley School
ABILENE Texas March 25 Elsie Harpley 10 was hailed as a heroine after receiving two schoolmates from a blazing Hawley area school building yesterday. Fire officials say the origin was undetermined and the blaze began during a recess period as teachers and students evacuated through smoke filled halls.
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Abilene
Texas
Elsie Harpley
Hawley
Theater Plan Award Due After Reconstruction Design
Harvey Smith, designer of the Spanish Governor's palace reconstruction, is to be selected as architect for the theater planned in the Sur Snakes garden. Final decision on plans expected Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday as San Antonio Club Opera members meet to finalize. agreement reached with Mrs. Lewis Krama Beek to ensure Smith's plans are favored.
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Sur Snakes Garden
Fark
Daboc Hubiola
Bus
Ie Eng
Nubiano Savor
Rubiola
San Antonio Club Opera Company
Rubbola
Mra
Lewis Krama Beek
Soch
Smith
Mexico to Free Fugitive Unless Papers Arrive
Mexico City reports say detectives face the risk of Harper being freed under an Amparo writ unless official papers arrive from Washington before the Amparo hearing. If no charges justify confinement within 72 hours, release becomes mandatory and officers could face arrest or new charges to extend detention.
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Mexico City
Joy Palmer Harner
United States
Harper
Waabington
Mate of Actress Held for Murder Following Party
In Hollywood a 22 year old Denver resident Ann Burkhart also known as Ann McKnight was found with a bullet wound to the head after a party celebrating a reconciliation. Her husband William Burkhart 27 of Pittsburg Kansas was detained on suspicion of murder as he tried to place the body into a car.
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Bittsburg
Kan
Wan
Stockings Resold as Rich Brocades in Kobe Market
Tourists aboard Kobe ships buy worn silk stockings reworked into brocades sold in the city. Brocade makers note the value of reconditioning old silk to produce quality fabric. In the United States the practice yields affordable material, with ads urging readers to check light classified for the best bargains.
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Usrevel
Mexican Love Affair Ends in Death at Texas Home
In Mall en Texas on March 25 a rejected suitor Jesus Argones forced entry to seize Jose phine Casanova. Her brother Ses onldo fired a shotgun and wounded Argones and Casanova. Argones shot Casanova. Margarito Casanova tried to intervene, stabbing Argones multiple times. Murder charges loom against Margarito Casanova.
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Josephine Casanova
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Brady Seeks 190 Witnesses for Second Trial
Rubin delay March 25 Fort Worth attorney Tom Moses for John W Trady under Indictment for the murder of Mies Leblia High smith filed with District Clerk H A Philquist a list of 190 witnesses the defense desires for a second trial set for April 14 None of the first trial witnesses were used in the list and the witnesses come from prisons and various walks of life Brady's first trial ended with a hung jury Eleven jurors favored conviction nine for death penalty and two for life imprisonment
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Brady
Eight Federal Prisoners Leave 8 A for Kansas
Eight federal prisoners, including five sentenced in San Antonio and three in Del Rio, were moved to Leavenworth Kansas on Tuesday to begin mining. They were under the supervision of Deputy U.S. Marshal Willlis Tobnson and four guards. Plea deals included Hal Johnson Antonio Martinez and J C Connally for narcotics violations. Seage Munoz Logan Welch and Cherlen Danford faced prohibition charges, Alfred Dye theft of government property, and George McLoughlin automobile theft related charges.
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del Tita
Leavenworth
Kana
Tueasay
Alfred Dye
George Fred McLoughlin
Olmos Athlet ic Stadium Site Backed by City
Mayor states Exhibition grounds chosen for stadium. Opposition to rotating site lingers as proposals face bond funding and construction plans tied to a railroad access route.
Twenty Army Planes Refuel En Route to California Exercise
Twenty nine planes of the Third Attack Group from Fort Crockett will refuel at Kelly Field Friday morning on their trip from Galveston to Sacramento California for the annual Air Corps field exercises. Maj Davenport Johnson recently assumed command of the attack group and will lead the flight.
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Kelly Field
Galveston
Sacaramento
Calif
Bevy Hills Thrift Bill Draws House Split
A Beverly Hills report notes mixed views on a thrift bill in Congress. Skeptics warn it could hurt manufacturers and raise prices while supporters insist it will pass after heated debate. The piece captures public cynicism about long running policy solves.
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Mwell
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Will
Rogers
Arkansas Man Ordered Back to Hempstead County
Austin March 23 internor Moody ordered N P Fowler under arrest in Hell County Texas extradited to Hempstead County Arkansas to answer a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses He issued a requisition on Iowa for less Gram escaped from the Texas penitentiary He had been convicted in Bexar County of theft and served two years in the penitentiary
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Moody
N. P. Fowler
Hell County
Texal
Hempstead County
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Lowa
Les Gram
Texas
Anamora
Iawa
Bexar County
Bank Employee Confesses To Stealing Funds
Carey B. Adams, former assistant cashier of the defunct First National Bank of Delta Colorado, pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of embezzlement and making false entries. He was arrested in New Orleans March 3 after a nationwide search and brought to Denver March 10. He received four years and six months on each of two counts to run concurrently with a third count.
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Carey B. Adams
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Ancient Carving Found in Florence Church
In Santa Bindle a Monte church near Florence a carved wooden figure of Our Lady of Roche was uncovered during restoration. Hidden under centuries of drapery the statue, unlike earlier beliefs, is a full wood carving with a crystal inscription, attributed to Nigri Pisano rather than Byzantine.
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Mantre
Indiana Farmers Oppose Daylight Saving Time Change
Evansville reporters summarize farmer complaints about an extra hour of daylight. They say longer evenings tempt driving into towns and make morning plowing hard, harming routine farm work and safety.
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Evanaville
Evaneville
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Ola Horse Trough Relocated by City Ordinance
An ordinance authorized removal of an old horse trough and its relocation at another point. The measure was approved by the city council, marking the first public works action in years. The change affects one of the few remaining watering troughs in the area.
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Hernes
Annthes Point
Armirding
Senate Turns to Roads and Public Building Bills
Senate discussion shifts from tariff foe to road and public building programs aimed at easing unemployment. A $75 million farm measure funds federal sid ros. $115 million for nationwide public buildings. ten proposed new projects plus ongoing contracts worth tens of millions. Limestone versus granite and marble sparks a veto of controversy in Boston and Denver over building materials.
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Indiana Couple Praise San Antonio Climate
Mr. and Mrs. A A Cooper of Fort Wagner, guardians who own four large Fort Wagner hotels, praised San Antonio as the finest winter climate among southern resort cities. They said they were leaving after a several week stay and would return to San Antonio, noting they prefer it to other winter destinations.
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Guilty Plea Nets Man Four Years
Juan Todriguez twenty two pleaded guilty to four indictments before Judge W W McCrory in the Ninety four district court Tuesday and was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. The charges were burglary and theft.
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Leper Asylum Probe Ordered In New Orleans
March 25. An investigation into charges of prohibition law violations at the federal leprosarium at Carville, Louisiana, was ordered by Prohibition Administrator Kenton? D. Jackson on Secretary Mellon’s orders. Two agents will visit the institute. A letter alleged liquor drinking among staff and inmates, sent to Mellon by a Carville resident, was referred to the administrator. Al. Denny, superintendent, said the complainant was an inmate of the insane ward at the hospital.
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D. Jackson
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Legion backs publishing U8 War Record in world war notes
Washington March 23 Commander Budenheier of the American Legion urged home military affairs committees to record the Andrew resolution to publish the official record of American participation in the world war. Maj. Gen. William Connor and Maj. Gen. Preston Brown supported the measure.
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Budenheier
American Legion
Aitaira
Andrew
William Connor
Army War College
Preston Brown
Army
Tomato Plants Transplanted in Yoakum Fields
In Yoakum Texas on March 24 an estimate shows about 60 percent of tomato plants have been transplanted to open fields. Ideal weather aided field work though a strong north wind damaged some young plants, especially in sandy areas where windblown sand covered the rows.
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Texan
Junction School presents Poe Thirteenth Chair mystery play
The Junction Lite theater under Mrs Condor Siakieman presents Poe Thirteenth Chair, a Broadway production, with Junction School Wing earning second place in a prior event.
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Texas
Barch
Junction Lite Theater
Poe
Condor Siakieman
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