Long Farewell to Capone and War on Wood
A column discusses Al Capone’s ten year federal prison sentence under heavy guard after Prohibition linked bootlegging to his rise. It compares wartime finance and distribution policies, noting possible tax and income questions, then pivots to political forecasts, Roosevelts nomination prospects, railroad freight growth, and cultural notes on Madame Moon Zneen and concerts in New York with annual subscriptions.
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Juli
Capone
Nberty
Aoob
Vic
Wesle
Prohibition
Caper la Beast
Idea
Madame Moon Zneen
Mini
New York City
Mr. Bagby
Dle Waldorf
Astoria
Anence
Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy conditions with a chance of cooler nights. Thursday night through Friday may see temperatures dipping to around 40 degrees in parts of the area. Southeast winds are expected to prevail, bringing milder air from the east.
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San Antonio
Texaa
Tong
Toxda
Capone Begins Prison Term After Racketeering Life
Al Capone boarded a train at Danville en route to Atlanta to begin a one to seven and a half year sentence for income tax evasion. He spoke wanly of giving up rackets but showed no sign of remorse as guards watched from inside and outside the car. Capone indicated interest in potential legitimate work and dismissed prohibition as a burden on future profits.
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Danville
Alpana
Federal
Awanta
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Son
Southland
Chicago
Chisago
Atlanta
United States
H. GW. Laubenheimer
Party
Wimnelf
Wes
Ime
Pratt
Lee United States Supreme Court
Leavenworth
Kan
Worl
Alwnia
Nis
Evll
Cowmly
Morfer
Uno
Ryansville
Nashyllin
Randition
Brent
Nyalalie
Anania
Lindy Agent On Sent Tap Again
Norfolk May 4 secret trip by water was made by John Hughes Curtis as negotiator in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. The Maroon yacht was sighted near the Virginia coast with delegates aboard and at naval base readiness for another voyage. Curtis remained missing, while Rear Admiral Burage and H Dobson-Peacock offered no comment. Lieut. George J. Tichard returned home briefly before leaving again. Captain F. H. Lackmann, skipper, stayed onboard. Reports persisted Colonel Lindbergh was actively involved in the fronts.
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John Hughes Curtis Toray
Naval Base
Virginia Graves Inn
Naval Pare
Curtis
Guy 4
H. Dobson-Peacock
George J. Tichard
Aga
F. H. Lackmann
Lindbergh
Meget
Carlton Coon Dies After Orchestral Career Ends
Chicago obituary reports Carlton Coon aged 34, famed member of the Coon Sanders orchestra, died after a three year separation from Joy Sanders. Cause listed as blood pallor with jaw abscess, following a hospital admission and prior wartime service.
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Chicago
Carlton Coon
Joy Sanders
Coon-Sanders
Iver
Coon
Hurgolin Hospital
Mrehestien
M. P. Sets Repatriate Transport Rates
Mexico City data show Missouri Pacific notified the Mexican government it will move repatriates in groups of 50 or more from Chicago to Laredo Texas for 14 dollars per person. The rate applies immediately and covers returnees who have sold property or possessions earlier in the exodus.
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Mexico City
Missouri Pacific Riradd
Mexica
Chileago
Laredo
Texas
Willy Batt
Seek Red Cross Aid for Storm Victims
Governor General Theodore Roosevelt urged Red Cross aid for typhoon devastated areas in the southern Philippines. He noted many dwellings were destroyed in the Moro town with few survivors and warned the death toll from the week’s storm could be higher than reported.
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Mantla
Pla
American Red Cross
Daly
Philippines
Theodore Roosevelt
Moro
Lyon
Pat Oe Anawa
Unyss
Stimson Boards Steamer for Home
May 4 report states Secretary of State Henry L. Bil son boarded the liner Vileania bound home while other details mention officials and centers. The fragmentary text references Harrow and conference mentions but lacks clear, coherent events or outcomes.
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Varnes
Frapre
Henry L. Bilson
Vileania
Lavin
Rum Dealers Dodge Two-Cent Tax Across Border
May reports from McAllen and Matamoros describe saloons altering practices to skirt a new federal tax on hard liquor. Bartenders in McAllen are serving beer by avoiding liquor sales, while saloonkeepers in Matamoros switch to beer and soda to dodge the tax. Federal enforcements push the aim of restraining working-class liquor spending, with many border saloons and liquor stores facing forced closures or threatened shutdowns as Mexican license taxes rise.
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Mallen
Rio Grande
Matamoros
Jegger Breweries
Regiarry
Mexico City
National Chamber of Comwtree Federation
Piedeus Negras
Brownsville
Eagle Pass
Senate Finance Committee Sets New Tax Rates on Sales
The committee ordered checks taxed at two cents and rods or bonds taxed at two cents per sale, eliminating multiple exemptions. A four cent per delivery levy and a 10 percent levy on firearms were adopted, shifting excise taxes under the revenue bill until July 1, 1984. Secretary Mills noted the tax on bank checks could raise 95 million dollars.
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Senate Finance Committee
Lim
House
Mills
State Employes Activities Probed In Texas Inquiry
Tyler Texas May 4 chairman Terrel of the state railroad commission and Lon A Smith commission member formed a court of inquiry to investigate alleged irregularities by candidates employed by the commission in the Pass Texas oil field details indicate inquiry into employe connections and possible misconduct within the agency
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Tyler, Tex
Terrel
State Railroad Commission
Lon A Smith
Pus-Pose al
Texas
Navy Building Bill Reaches Senate After Long Delay
Navy legislation aimed at marshalling U S ships to treaty limits cleared a Senate hurdle after a stalling period. Chairman Hale of Maine pushed the measure forward as it faced delays tied to Geneva disarmament talks, with a 46 to 3 vote favoring action.
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Navy
Senate
Washington, D.C
Aus Marino
United States
Hale
Maine
Naval Committee
Lie
Flier Lancaster Seeks Self Defense in Clarke Murder Case
In Miami on May 4 British war flyer W N Lancaster admitted his position in the county case and said he would act as his own attorney if brought to trial. He claimed he could persuade twelve reasonable men of his innocence in the shooting of Haden Clarke, fiancé of Mrs J M Keith Miller.
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Miami
Fla
W.N. Lancaster
Haden Clarke
J. M. Keith
Miller
Ant
Lancaster
Marines to Guard Nicaraguan Elections Next November
Washington May 4 The United States plans to send about 1800 Marines to Nicaragua to supervise the upcoming annual elections in November. The move aims to ensure orderly voting and protect the electoral process amid tensions in the region.
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The
United States
Nicaragua
Goats Subbing for Garbage Cans Triggers Scavenger Complaints
Local officials face protests as goats replace garbage cans in a city cleanup plan. Scavengers claim the substitution disrupts collection routes and heightens mess. Authorities defend the measure as a cost saving and environmental option amid staffing shortages.
Protect American Womanhood in Hawaii Request
A call to action urges readers to write Washington officials to safeguard American womanhood in the Hawaiian territory and to demand proper respect from local Hawaiian residents for the United States and its defenders.
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Washington
Hawaii
Stock Exchange Seeks List of All Puts and Calls
New York May 4 Members of the New York stock exchange were asked by the business conduct committee to furnish a list of all puts and calls issued or endorsed by members. A list to be submitted daily until further notice. The exchange did not reveal its aim but brokers speculated it may be to prepare for potential Senate Banking hearings.
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New York
New York Stock
Exchange
Tink SL
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Vie Stock Exchange
Missing Official Sought in Frisco
San Francisco public defender Frank J. Egan is missing after a telephone call to Detective Captain Charles Dullea. The caller claimed to have "taken Frank for a ride" and the wife said he had seemed unsettled recently before vanishing Monday night. Authorities pursue leads as the mystery unfolds.
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San Francisco
Frank J. Egan
San Praneisco Public Defender
Charles Dullea
Cape
Frank
Professor Would Limit Population
New York May 4 Professor Henry Fairfield Osborn president of the American Museum of Natural History advocates a plan to limit the number of births as a solution to disturbed economic conditions. He spoke after a world tour noting over population over production and unemployment at every port.
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New York
Henry Faireld Osborn
Osborn
Ameriarty Museum of Natural History
Rains Hamper Hunt For Missing Child
Forces persist in Los Angeles as deputies chase clues to a missing five year old girl, Geeella Mitchell, driven from her foster home by rough weather toward Quail Lake. Aiding family members, search teams battle rain and wind while tracing her possible route.
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Los Angeles
Scnrels
Fall Due to Get Freedom by May 8
Washington reports that Alverl B. Pall potty will be released from prison within the next four days. By deducting time allowed off for good behavior, May 8 is the expiration date, for his sentence, inposed for intent while serving as secretary of interior under President Horeling.
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Washington, D.C
Alverl B. Pall Potty
Ae Nest
Rand
May Bo
Horeling
Roosevelt Leads In Three Way California Primary
The three way Democratic presidential primary in California shows Garner leading Roosevelt by about 33,000 votes with Alfred E. Smith far behind. Texas remains pivotal as Garner could gain 90 convention votes with California to follow, while Roosevelt claims 31a pledged and promised votes with hopes of New York and Pennsylvania adds. A total of 770 delegates are needed to win the nomination.
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Texas
Frank Jin
Roosevelt
California
Alfred E. Smith
Gainer
Smith
Exan
Garner
Alabate
New York
Prensylvania
Republicas
South Dakota
Hoover
Noover
Hiiaché Island
Representative McDultie
Alabama
Chicago
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