Giant plane eyed as potential battle cruiser
Reports from New York and Washington describe a giant colored aircraft, praised by officials as a potential future battle cruiser. The craft reportedly set a speed record, with claims of 21 miles per hour for long distances, and plans to convert it into a defense plane were discussed before Congress.
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Universal
New York
Connecticut
Merailr
Garom
Rossevelt Peld
L. TL
Boston-Twin Cities
Dease
Secares
Vist
Harold. E. Barter
House Aircraft Committee
Washington
Bartney
Tiartney
Army
Navy
Morris Plan Company Promises Fixed Rates For Quick Loans
An ad urging readers needing money for debts, home repairs, or emergencies to borrow from the Morris Plan Company. It notes supervision by the State Banking Department, fixed interest charges, and weekly or semi monthly repayment on a businesslike loan basis.
Plane May Return Lewis Suspect
A crime tale unfolds with a manhunt and detective work as investigators seek the Lewis suspect. Descriptions of fingerprints, a body, and a nationwide broadcast depict the search process in a tense, ongoing case.
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Lewis
BLES WHEL INITIATE CLASS OF CANDIDATES
Administrative officers of San Antonio plan an initiation for several men with Eschved Ruler G. rr utile and others leading the ceremony at night. April 6 is noted with officers Me ejected and three others favored.
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Bles Whel
G. Rrutile
San Antonio
Royal Decree Honors Mrs Day for Serbian War Charity Work
The Serbian government awarded Mrs Clarence R Day wife of Coline Day commander of the Fifteenth Infantry for sewing contributions. She organized material and garments for destitute Serbian children during World War I, and helped coordinate sewing clubs in Washington and Europe.
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Clarence May
Colonel Day
Fort Sant Houston
Soverement
Cress
Clarence R. Day
Coline Day
Sam Houstinn
Myg- Muble-S. Gruuileh
Waxhngton
Day
Ehaipmat
Armucris Dodge
Eurene
Serbiagt
Washington
Madame Crouitec
Gradituce
Marguerite Dodge
Com. Coubre Eagle
Serbia
Medali Rev
Tony
Revelers Shock City Police With Quiet Daytime Dance
A reported daytime dance event shocked authorities as no police or officials appeared on the scene. Rumors suggested the gathering drew by influential figures, despite ordinances requiring oversight.
Jury Selection Underway in Tessie Clark Murder Trial
The thirty seventh District court began rejecting a jury for Tessie Clark's trial for killing his former wife Anna Smith. Clark shot Smith on June 30 1924 in Kenwood addition following a quarrel over defense strategy as proceedings head toward adjournment.
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Tessie Clark
Anna Smith
Thirty-Seventh District Court
Clark
Kenwood Addition
Colt-Dufegen
Kinga
Prominent women nabbed in Higginbotham burglary
Two well known women surprised while looting the Higginbotham antique home at 313 Encino Avenue Alamo Heights. One arrested in county jail the other in hospital after a nervous collapse as officers closed in. Higginbothams had only recently returned home to find robbers loading furniture and valuables. The case centers on the hand carved items including pieces made for President Carranza of Mexico. Deputy James recovered the car number and confronted the pair. both women fled but were later detained and charged locally.
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A. H. Higginbotham
Encino Avenue
Alamo Heights
Yee’ Andes
Higgisbotham
Carranza
Mexico
Higginbothams
Higginbotham
Denny James
Tames
Sud
James
Wen
Lios
James Gays
Seth
Three Rivers Gas Well Blows Briskly Near Wes Stil
A gas well near Three Rivers started venting Saturday and continued for over 36 hours. Glaseo and Satlin No 1 Charlo reported a hard rock cap rock, with gas flowing through a three inch drill stem and a cavern potentially trapping the stem. San Antonio gas supply linked to this field and adjoining fields.
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Glaseo
Satlin
Charlo
Three Rivers
Welock
Ity
San Antonio
Trial draws crowds in Tulsa as Purdy murder case unfolds
A 150 member jury pool was called as the Tulsa homicide trial of Mrs. Purdy and the Purdy estate debate continues. The case centers on the shooting and the contested estate valued at about 200 050 dollars with testimonies pending over how the assets should be divided among Hutchison’s widows and heirs.
Parachute Jump Over Kelly Field Planned By Corporal Utterback
A 3 000 foot parachute drop is set at Kelly Field Monday night. Corporal H R Utterback will jump from an aircraft at 8 oclock while a searchlight follows his descent. Night flight by the Third Attack Force will include flares and bombing as the ground party watches.
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Earth
H. R. Utterback
Kelly Field
Two Names Cuts No Ice In Los Angeles Court
In a Los Angeles corporation court Monday a defendant, 19, faced two counts. He was fined 25 dollars for marijuana possession and 5 dollars for drunkenness. After giving his right name, a 50 dollar total was imposed and he was jailed for lack of funds.
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L. A. Court
Corporation Court
Hiea
Citizens Seek More Water For Howes Area
A city council session heard residents from the Col ling Gardens to Nogalites area demand immediate action on water facilities. They cited $209000 spent on new homes and businesses in the district, which covers six blocks, and referred the matter to Commissioner Phil Wright for consideration.
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City Council
Colling Gardens
Nogalites Street
Phil Wright
Seventh Street
Oakland Street
Avenue E
I-G. N. Railroad Company
San Marcos Street
Acenridge Park
Ida Kunkel
Wall Street
Market Street
Main Plaza
Levy
Hollywood Boulevard
I G. N
Paul Stettler
Youths elude police in erie chase with emergency driver
Two young men were arraigned before Judge Quien in corporation court Monday after a complaint from women. Crow testified the pair fled byways and alleys, turning off lights to evade pursuit for about fourteen blocks before being caught. One youth slept in the car and was struck with a $10 fine. the driver paid $25.
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Lonnie Crow
Quien Incorporation
Crow
Ted
Planes to practice on Texas coast by Kelly Field unit
Six planes from the Third Attack Group at Kelly Field depart for Ellington Field Houston Wednesday. They will practice three days off the Texas coast using water targets for wing machine gun firing and a photographic ship will document the operations. Major H S Burwell commands the expedition with Lieutenants Robinson Antle Crooker Carroll Adenberg accompanying. They return Friday.
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Kelly Field
Eilington Fiel
Houston
Placid
Ht. S. Burwell
C. M. Robinson
WC. Antéle
Crooker
C. Carroll
H. 5.Adenberg
Skull fracture after fall from wagon in street collapse
Daniel Kloves of 218 Durango Street suffered a skull fracture when he fell from a wagon he rode with family on Monday morning. He was taken to Robert Green hospital in serious condition. Flores, riding in the rear, fell to the pavement when the wagon turned around a corner.
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Daniel Kloves
Durango Street
Tobert
Green Hospital
Flores
Cotton Co op Marketing Plans Planned for San Antonio District
J D Coghlan Farer Bureau Cotton Marketing Assoc official arrived in San Antonio to outline preliminary plans for cooperative marketing of cotton in the district. He noted good cotton in the coastal region despite drought, heavy plantings and rising membership, with 284 500 bales stored last season and a senior optimistic outlook for farmers.
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San Antonio
J. D. Coghlan
Faror Bureau
Association
Agriculture Department
Chamber of Commerce
Bexar
Wilson
Coghlan
Perth
Revon
Houston
Eagle Lake
Cogman
Gues
Man Held on Liquor Charge After Still Seizure
William Ervin waived preliminary hearing before the United States Commissioner KR Edwards and posted a $500 bond on a charge of possessing property for manufacturing intoxicating liquor. The arrest follows a seizure of two stills and mash by prohibition agents Saturday.
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William Ervin
United States
KR . Edwards
Bond
Firgin
Times Change Drunk Plea in Monterey Street Case
In corporation court on Monday defendant pleads not guilty to drunk driving. Officers testified he steered a zigzag course down Monterey Street late Sunday night. The judge notes modern standards, while the defendant jokes about saloon days.
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Corporation Court
Monterey Street
He Denuk
Fire destroys box car in East S P yards
A box car loaded with waste paper caught fire from an undetermined origin shortly before now Monday. The blaze damaged only that car and occurred in the East yards of the Southern Pacific among many other cars.
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S. P
Southern Pacific
Girl Fatally Hurt When Car Hits Trailer
The body of Miss Ellie Bice was fatally injured when the car she rode in collided with a trailer attached to a touring car early Sunday morning. She was taken to her former home in Kinney, where the funeral was held Monday.
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Daswas
Mareh
Ellie
M ‘Kinney
Police recover 34 stolen autos in San Antonio case
Police recovered 34 stolen automobiles in San Antonio in March. Chief Miller announced the findings on Monday. Detectives Grasshoff and Bartholomae were credited with locating 26 vehicles and aiding in dismantling three distinct gangs of "strippers" involved in the thefts.
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Mareh
San Antonio
Miller
Grasshoff
Bartholomae
Delay in Edna Park Receivership Proceeding
A court delays the Edna Park receivership case as counsel seeks additional time. The proceedings involve contract disputes and a dramatic company filing motions for extension.
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Edna Park
Rec
Whi Dramatic Company
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Russ _ Monarchist Group
Charles B. Parmer
Morris Plan Company
State Banking Department
Morris Plan
Icial
Aireluat
Neghbor
San Antonio Morris Plan Company Industrial Banking
Wea Commerce
Travis
Charity Cross
S. A
Prosa Sa
Sime
San Aitunig
Usaréntie
Chia
Main Avenue
Pouce
Cneta
Ordinanes
Wes
Tulsa
Howes
Texas
Hertzberg
Kuppenheimer
Jimmie
ST. Anthony
Wallace N. Robinson Hotels Co
Booth Industrial Gas
the Distributing Co
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