Poisoning Probe Involves FBI Hunt For Ring Member
Philadelphia May 17 FBI agents launch a nationwide probe into an interstate murder ring dubbed the ring of death. A widowed suspect identified as Rose Criss is sought on murder warrants. police say she served as a lookout and juror for the group. Dominic Radic, named as an accessory, was arrested in Cleveland.
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Philadelphia
Ace Imnan
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Rose Criss
Janes Kelly
Wide Ow
Dominic “Avie
J. Edgar Hoover
Radic
Cleveland
Firemen Undergo Annual Checkup in San Antonio
San Antona firemen Wednesday were undergoing their annual inspection by the police and fire civil service board, headed by Henry Menger. Representing the department in the checkup on fire stations, apparatus, equipment and uniforms was Bismet. Chief Mereis L. Butler and Firm Chief a, G Ganen were reported absent from the city.
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San Antona
Fire Civil Service Board
Henry Menger
Bismet
Mereis L. Butler
Chieta
G Ganen
Cil
Maverick Position Signals Garner Setback in Texas
The Dot forecasts a major setback for Garner amid Texas Young Democrats and Maury’s predicted stance. Maverick may address the Texas Young Democrats in Austin as Maury questions Garner’s acceptance of Hemington and attributes the boom to Roy Miller. The mayor-elect Dor Politica predicts lobbyists aided by Republicans back Garner to hurt the Democratic party.
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John Garner
Nanty Maveriock
Texas
Maury
Lesa
Cactus Jack
Tron
Maverick
Young Demuertis
Austin
Hemington
Trxan
Roy Miller
Thes Jobbyis
Tne
Dor
Su Systems
Meng
Maverick push for state help on police and health
The Doo and Commissioner-elect Lipscomb dismiss any chance of a Maverick backed police chief. Lipscomb plans a Washington trip to discuss sending FEL men with J Edgar Hoover. Maverick seeks public health reforms, aims to train locals through a state survey, and considers firings and promotions as part of overhauls.
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Doo
Beth Maverick
Louis Lipscomb
Lipscomb
Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Mavericks Face Hiring Clash With Civil Service Authority
The piece outlines a clash over 3000 U.S. jobs under federal authority as MAVERICK resists hiring limits, naming figures like WILSON YOUNG and SCHOLZ and detailing political maneuvering around the civil service bill, city hall offices, and potential appointments. It mentions Fire Chief JULES SARRAN, Maury, and a move to Austin for health department talks with no clear confirmation of outcomes.
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Maverick
Ee Wilson
Young
Scholz
Wayne
Parks
Jules Sarran
Civil Service
Austin
Louis Lipe
Comb
Pat Dwyer
Maury
Coahuila
Health Question In Austin Maverick Conferred With State Health Officials
The report notes a Health Question as Maverick met with state health department officers in Austin. It mentions suspicions about San Antonio and asserts the city has the worst conditions among the examined areas.
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Austin
Tare Be
Nat
San Antonio
Relief for Pricking Itch and Pain from Skin Irritations
A promotional medical ad promises rapid relief for itching burning and inflamed skin. It claims quick soothing effects from topical applications and sleeping aids, urging readers to consult a physician if relief is not immediate.
County reappoints Dr. T. 8. Goodson as health officer
County Commissioners unanimously reappointed Dr. T. 8. Goodson to a new two year term as county health officer. The court reviewed a letter from Goodson requesting the reappointment and another from F. Belk of the Texas State Employment Service seeking a $100 monthly county budget contribution for maintenance. Belk noted city, state, and federal support, and that the county has only waived taxes on the service property. Between May 1, 1938 and May 1, 1939 some 101,095 unemployment claims were filed. employment secured totaled 4,310 and unemployment benefits paid reached 913,560. County Judge Anderson said the letter would be given serious consideration.
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Goodson
Charles W. Anderson
F. Belk
Texas State Employment Service
Del
Wiel
City Commission Votes Mid Month Payroll Special Session
The city commission approved mid month payroll allocations totaling 2457 for the tax department, 11829 for the sheriff, 35168 for the fire and police, 15073 for water, 18426 for parks, plus special payroll items of 127 for advertising and 285 for removing, with other improvements cited from the 1937 London project.
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Commission
Maclig
Weemsway
City Commission
Meyer C
EK. Quin
Jacob Futhlola
Theo
Plumer
Ameet
Shest
Hayer
S A Insurance Men at Waco Meeting
A San Antonio Insurance group attended a three day Texas Association of Insurance Agents meeting in Waco. Local delegates included Z C Gittinger Ed J Frazer F P Ludolich L W Gasling N W Jackson O P Dieler A G Randol and many others from San Antonio and surrounding exchanges.
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Waco
Texas Association of Insurances Agents
Z. ¢. Gittinger
Ed J. Frazer
F. PF. Ludolich
San Antonio Insurance Exchange
L. W. Gasling
N. W Jackson
O. PF. Dieler
A. G. Randol
W. W. Aligelt
Man given fines in county court theft cases
P R Bernal faced a 825 dollar fine on a state violation in County Court at Law No 2. Judge G D Mate presided. Oval Pena received 30 years? No, 30 months? for stealing a $20 watch from Charles Burstella of 210 North San Jacinto Street on May 33.
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P.R. Bernal
Guadampe Street
G.d. Mate Sthows
County Court-at-Law
INO
Oval Pena
Wes
Charles Burstella
North
San Jacinto Street
Abernathy Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Assault in Canty Court
Jack Abernathy, age 1%, residing at 325 North Street, was found guilty of simple assault and fined 310 plus costs by Judge McCollan Burnete in Canty Court at Law No 3. He pleaded guilty to aggravated assault allegedly committed on March 21 on Bycomore Street.
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Jack Abernathy
Yotth
North Street
Buimy
McCollan Burnete
Canty Court
Law No 3
Abernathy
Mary ‘Peres
Swedish aviator Charles Backman sails toward transatlantic flight
An unreported Swedish aviator Charles Backman attempting a Newfoundland to Stockholm transatlantic flight is unclear at an early hour. He carries no radio, so progress reports depend on his motoplane being seen at sea or from land. At 1 40 a.m. he was 24 miles out of Newfoundland airport, aiming to maintain 210 miles per hour cruising speed.
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New York
Charles Backman
Newfoundland
Stockholm
Sweden
Ette
Pilot Considers Fuel Margin for Long Flight
An unnamed pilot estimates a possible 20401 mile reach but believes fuel on board covers about 4100 miles if he must alter his course. This reflects planning for extended flight and contingency fuel.
Airman Delivers Flight From Newfoundland to Stockholm
Brothers Gust and Andrey Barkman disclosed that Chicago aviator Charles Barkman planned a flight from Newfoundland to Stockholm made possible by altering his registry. Washington officials reportedly refused permission for the 23 year old to proceed last week. Barkman allegedly tried to sell the plane to a Swedish friend by telephone to qualify for Swedish registry.
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Chicago
Charles Barkman
Newfoundland
Stockholm
Gust
Andrey
Washington
Backman
Sweden
Swedish flyer Charles Backman set for transatlantic attempt
Stockholm May 17 reports say Charles Backman, a Swedish flyer, aims a pioneering transatlantic flight from Newfoundland to Stockholm despite favorable weather. The trip would mark a bold aviation milestone, with Backman training and preparations underway.
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Stockholm
Atlantic
Charles Backman
Fier
Nowt Foundland
Stoczhalen
Gold On Wings Croydon London bullion heist note
May 173 Gold bullion formerly shipped by onean under guard now being moved from Belgium to England. No reports of his cases had been received up to 2 p.m. CS at Croydon England.
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England
Onean
Hom
Belgium
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