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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1935

Page

7

Gang secrets revealed in tail gang secrets revealed in tail

Details of trans continental gang operations are disclosed at a federal trial in San Francisco. John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson are cited as public enemies, with Joseph Fatso Negro as a key witness. The nine defendants face charges of aiding Nelson hideouts in California and Nevada. A former nightclub bouncer testified the gang reorganized in the West after Dillinger’s death, naming Nelson and John Paul Chase among others. The witness described trips to Walker Lake, Reno, and Vallejo, and payments to Nelson by Dillinger. The testimony touches on a hospital rental agreement and a Chicago trip ending in Nelson’s death. Separately Emma Hoffman was declared bankrupt in federal court.

San Francisco John Dillinger Baby Face Nelson Joseph Fatso Negro Alory California Nevada Dillinger John Paul Chase al Chicaga Walker's Lake New Reno Marrow Escates Frank Gochran Vallejo Calif Negri Thomas Tabe Feith South Bend Ind Erces Sas

Roosevelt sails for Atlantic fishing trip aboard Nourmahal

President Roosevelt leaves Jacksonville aboard the yacht Nourmahal to fish off the Bahama coast with Vincent Astor and a party that includes J Frederic Kernochan Kermit Roosevelt George St George Lyte Hull and Dr Leslie Helter. The Farragut and Claxton destroyers accompany the voyage to maintain wireless contact and provide support.

Miami Roosevelt Atlantic Bahama Islands Jacksonville Nourmahal Vincent Astor Fartagni Washington Nourmaha Astor J. Frederic Kernochan New York Kermit Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt George St. George Lyte Hull Tuxedo Leslie Helter Mobile Ala Farragut Claxton Florida

Townsend Shuns Race In Washington Address

Washington March 27 Townsend author of the Townsend old age pension plan said he would not run for any office under any circumstances saying he is not fitted mentally or physically. The remark came after a Staleman's in Boston. Capt Charles M Hawks his representative said he planned to lead a third party in 1936 with Senator William E Borah Idaho as his potential running mate for the vice presidency. Under the Townsend plan every person over 69 would receive 200 dollars a month provided it is spent within the next 30 days.

Washington, D.C F. E. Townsend Townsend Boston Charles M. Hawks Wiliam E Borah

Dena Murder Trial Under Way In South Cibolo Case

Jury selection and opening arguments began in the murder trial of Joe Dena at the Criminal District Court. The defendant faces charges related to the fatal shooting of Marceling Ramas in the 106 block of South Laredo Street on Motowr 4. Judge WLW. McCrormr presiding.

Dena Joe South Cibolo Street Wlw. McCrormr Afernoon Marceling Ramas South Laredo Streek Motowr 4

Obituary: Mrs Julia Meyer of Texas dies after San Antonio visit

Mrs Julia Cecilia Meyer aged 23 native of Tuskum Texas died after two weeks in San Antonio. Survived by husband Oscar A Meyer one daughter Sally May Meyer of Corpus Christi father J W May of Yoakum two sisters Mrs T H Wagoner of San Antonio and Mrs C Robinson three brothers Glenn P James John H May all of Corpus Christi Funeral services and interment set for Thursday afternoon at Corpus Christi. Also advertised a 1953 Ford V8 truck with erased cab for sale at 445 dollars in Light Classified ads Classification 75.

Julia Cecilia Meyer Tuskum Texas San Antonio Oscar A. Ha Sally May Meyer Corpus Christi J. WV. May Yoakum T. H. Wagoner C. Robinson Glenn P James John H. May Corpus Corps Christ

Culbertsons Lead in Bridge Marathon Duel

New York March 27. A decisive sum in the fortunes of war has given Mr and Mrs Ely Culbertson the lead in their contract bridge battle with Mr and Mrs P Hal Sims. After three days, the Culbertsons hold a 1750 point lead from last night’s sweep of five rubbers. Each side has won seven rubbers. the 30 hands last night gave the Culbertsons 71 aces and 64 kings to the Sims 49 aces and 56 kings. The afternoon session widened the gap to 4730 at dinner. Seven small slams were bid in the day’s play with Culbertson scoring three. Conditions balanced as strength distribution evened yesterday’s play. The Simses held 172 aces to 168 for the Culbertsons in 5 hands already played. the next sessions are scheduled, with Friday’s renewal.

New York Ely Culbertson P. Hal Sims Gulbertsons Eacch Culvertsons Simses Stas Culbertson Culbertsons

Battle of Flowers parade entries swell to 67

As the Battle of Flowers parade on April 26 nears, 67 entries are announced with 11 public school floats themed on Texas history under six flags. Work on the floats requires about 90 workers, including artists and painters, and entries close April 20.

Battle of Flowers FF. Stauffer Battle of Flowers Associaion Texas Six Flags Henry Hart N.S. Hunsdon Goliad John B. Hayes Hart

Prompt Help For Itching Eczema Ad

An advertisement touts Zemo as fast relief for itching and burning skin including eczema, rashes, ringworm, and irritation. It claims soothing, cooling action with rare ingredients and urges use on tender skin. Approved by Good Housekeeping Bureau No. 4874, price five cents to one dollar, available at all druggists.

Good Housekeeping Bureau

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