Convicted in San Antonio Prohibition Speakeasy Trial
A jury convicted three to four defendants in a San Antonio prohibition case tied to a major speakeasy operation. Albert Rasmussen faced fines and jail on multiple counts for possession sale and maintenance of a nuisance. Harry Fey received mixed penalties while Robert Borge was fined or jailed for six days. Ted Law was acquitted.
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San Antonio
Robert J. McMilan
Albert Rasmussen
North Alamo Street
Harry Fey
Fey
McMill Jan
Robert Borge
Borge
I Health
Ted Law
Sun tan hints from Chicago health official
Chicago on May 18 notes a three minute first sun bath limit to avoid shock. Dr. Herman Bundesen, head of the city health board, cautions about exposure and advises gradual tanning as the season begins.
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Chicago
Herman Bundesen
City Board of Health
Foundations and state medicine condemned by Tilinais leader
Springfield Til? May 18. Dr H M Ferguson, president of the Tilinais Medical society, denounced foundation and corporate medicine and state involvement. He warned pay clinics at major state universities compete with graduates and that business interests exploit paid newspaper advertising to obtain patients.
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Springfield
Til
H. M. Ferguson
Tilinais Medical Society
Ferguson
Lower Rail Rate in Effect for San Antonio Thursday
San Antonio shippers will gain from a lower freight rate Thursday as the three way minimum weight and rate plan for the Southwest takes effect. The Interstate Commerce Commission has declined to suspend the tariff and Texas officials are expected to apply a similar intrastate tariff. The plan will save San Antonio merchants on pay load shipments by providing a lower minimum.
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San Antonio
Southwest
Interstate Railroad Commission
Texas Commission
Inventor of Death Chair Opposes Capital Punishment
New York May 19 Dr. A. D. Rockwell of Queens, originator of the electric chair at Binging prison, marks his ninety second birthday and reiterates opposition to capital punishment calling it vengeful futility and a confession of the law's failure to curb crime.
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New York
INSI
A. D. Rockwell
Queens
Bingsing Prison
Receiver for Roxy Theater Is Asked
A petition was filed in federal court today in New York for the appointment of an equity receiver for the Roxy Theater Corporation owners of the Roxy Theater. Assets were estimated at 10,954,865 and liabilities at 85,660,189.
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New York
Federal York
Roxy Theaters Corporation
Roxy Theater
Mexico City to San Anzal Flight Permit Sought
The Mexico City aviation committee through Jack Beretta asked the Commerce Department for a one stop airline route to San Antonio with border landings. They urged American customs officers to cross at Nuevo Laredo for inspections and sought permission for direct flights Mexico City to San Antonio and for Mexican officials to inspect planes in Laredo to avoid a second Nuevo Laredo landing.
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Mexico City
Mexico
City
San Anzal
Department of Commerce
Aviation Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Jack Beretta
CIA. de Transportes Aeroes
Mexico-Cuba
Nuevo Laredo
San Antonio
Laredo
Nuevo ‘Larroxdo
Wheatley Promoted to Captain in Ranger Service
AUSLIN May 18 19N5 Ranger Sergeant J B Wheatley of the Headquarters Company to captain of Company 6 was announced today by Governor Ross Sterling. Wheatley will fill the vacancy caused by the recent death of Captain Light Townsend.
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Auslin
Ranger
J. B. Wheatley
Ross Sterling
Wheatley
Light Townsend
Southwest Texas State Teachers College Class of 1940s Largest
San Marcos records show 216 graduates from Southwest Texas State Teachers College and three area high schools. The college awards 68 diplomas, with ceremonies May 31 and baccalaureate May 28 delivered by Dr. Carleton Aver of UT. San Marcos Academy lists 34 seniors and a May 27 address by Merton L. Harris. San Marcos High School graduates 57 and Demonstration School 65 diplomas.
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San Marcos
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
Fred Carleton Aver
University of Texas
San Marcos Academy
Merton L. Harris
Jesse Yellington
San Antonio
First Baptist Church
San Marcos High School
C. S. Lattimore
College Demonstration School
Auto overturns injures L. E. Erickson on Bandera road
At Bandera road a vehicle overturned injuring L. E. Erickson of 302 Hammond Avenue. He was transported by ambulance to Medical and Surgical Hospital. In Pineville Kentucky May 1871 Milt Harbin, a United Mine Workers member, reported dynamite blast last night damaged his automobile but five men narrowly escaped injury.
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L. E. Erickson
Hammond Avenue
Bandera
Pineville
Milt Harbin
United Mine Workers of America
Wright Trial Set For June In Morrison Extortion Case
Wright, alleged extortionist and kidnapper of San Antonio rail magnate R W Morrison, faces trial June 19 in the Thirty seventh district court on robbery by assault with firearms tied to a $75,000 extortion claim from 1930. Indictments include fraudulent acquisition of property by threats. Wright was previously jailed in Bexar County after a 1931 New Orleans arrest. he and allies allegedly abducted Morrison on Main Avenue and seized the money.
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Wu) Wright
R. W. Morrison
San Antonio
Thirty-seventh
Morrison
W. S. Anderson
Wright
New Orleans
Albert Hausser
United States
Bexar County
Timony
J.B. Connor
Conner
JT. B. Edmond
Main Avenue
Morrion
Bexar
Connor
Edmondson
Mason
Texas
Liberty
Amarillo
San Angelo
New Mexico
Veterans Gather for Bonus Protest at White House
About 25 veterans in a truck labeled We want our bonus gathered near the White House on May 18. Police and reporters surrounded them but no demonstration occurred as the group refrained from further action after the initial police response.
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White House
Washington, D.C
City News Briefs From Downtown Social and Crime Notes
Davis of 920 East Crockett Street was treated at Robert B. Green hospital after being struck multiple times in the face but named no suspect. Ads list upcoming dances and concerts at local halls with reduced prices and themed nights, including Security Hall and Green Lantern on Cavers Street, plus a charity concert at 200 pm featuring local acts.
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Usher Davis
East Crockett Street
Robert, B. Green Hospital
nationwide counterfeit wave alarms treasury officials
Washington May 18 The United States faces the worst counterfeit wave in history say officials at the treasury. The criminal network is highly organized, complicating efforts by secret service operatives. The volume of counterfeit money is extremely high and detection often comes only when notes are redeemed at Treasury.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Treasury Department
Jto
Secret Service
Britain Reports Better Business Outlook Abroad
The commerce department reported improved business in Great Britain, Germany and Spain, creating a more optimistic global trade outlook. Declines were noted in Belgium, Holland, Sweden, Norway, Poland and Canada. An advert for San Antonio real estate appears in Light Classifieds.
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Washington
U. S
Great Britain
Germany
Spain
Commerce Department
Belgium
Holland
Sweden
Norway
Poland
Canada
Anvest
San Antonio
Bond transfer records gone in New York
New York May 1. Record of J A Sisto and company showing transfer of 13 bonds valued at more than 925,000 to Mayor James J Walker by broker J A Sisto is missing from the files of Samuel Seabury counsel to the legislative city Investigating committees. William R Derby testified the records were unavailable and he knew nothing about the transaction when it occurred.
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New York
Time !T
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