Britt to Run for Congress
Ivan A. Brill, an advertising man, withdrew his bid for Bexar tax collector and announced as a Democratic candidate for Congress from the Fourteenth district. He will support incumbent Maury Maverick in the tax race. His platform calls for public ownership of street government supervision and control of public utilities, immediate cash bonus payments, passage of the Prosperity bond measure, abolition of the farm board, passage of the sales tax, and immediate construction of the San Antonio post office.
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Ivan A. Brill
Bexar
Aid
Congress
Fourteenth
Maury Maverick
Beltt
Striet
Farm Board
San Antonio
Lockhart World War Veteran Dies
Lockhart May 23 A World War veteran Wallace P F Hrunt 43 died today in Lockhart He was son of the late Dr W F Hrunt Funeral services are planned tomorrow afternoon He is survived by his mother Mrs W F Blunt of San Antonio two brothers Charles Blunt of San Antonio and L B Blunt of Lockhart two sisters Mrs A W Jordan of Lockhart and Mrs W G Compwood of Aqua Dulce and his widow
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W. GC. Conpwood
Aqua Dulce
Kidnapping Narcotic Officer Held in Galveston Tale
Galveston May 14. Federal narcotics officer Ly man Coffin said he was forced into an automobile beaten and thrown into the Gulf Friday night. He swam two miles to shore to escape drowning and was later brought to the beach. Police report Coffin’s story as he expressed a desire to leave the city soon.
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Galveston
Lyman C. Coffin
Meer
Gulf
Coffin
Porlee
Girl Killed and Sister Hurt in Collision at Crossing
In ABSOMNE Texas on May 23 Miss Noma Ramsey, 25, was killed when her car collided with a tram at a crossing. Her elder sister Miss News Fale Ramsey sustained severe injuries. Police investigation underway in the southwestern section of the city.
Novelist Bride Off on Honeymoon
Tollywood May 21. Fyiirat Pascal, novelist, departed on her honeymoon with former musician Alarbara Herriman, widow of George Herrimon, noted cartoonist.
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Bride
Tollywood
INS
Fyiirat Pascal
MUS
Alarbara Herriman
George Herrimon
Cartoonlal
Gang Fails Wall Break in Bank Vault Heist Attempt
In Cincinnati on May 23 seven men, renting a second story slab since March 20, bored through walls between rooms and entered the Western Bank and Trust. They bound and gagged the nightwatchman and sought the vault, but hard steel units and torches thwarted them at 3:30 a.m. The gang left without loot.
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Cincinnati
Western Bank and Trust Company
Marchy
Iveply
Havevats Ant
Slippery Sai Black thief sought in San Antonio
Reports from the past week describe a lanky Black thief known as Slippery Bam active in San Antonio after a six month absence. On Monday he visited 109 East Guenther, stealing a purse from Branch Smith. on Saturday he was chased from 606 Goliad. on May 1 he dropped a dress at 3914 South Presa while escaping after a chase.
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Slippery Sai
San Antonio
P. Bennett
East Guenther Street
Branch Smith
North Cherry Street
Slippery Bam Wee
Emma Groshenny
Goliad Street
Quinton Ebner
South Presa Street
Senate Judiciary Committee Backs Mail Threat Bill
Washington May 23 The Senate Judiciary Committee reported favorably on the Cochran bill to punks Ling e who sent threatening letters through mail. It was amended to try the sender where the letter was sent rather than where it was sent or reserved.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
Senate Judiciary
Cochran
Punks Linge
Jusses Ani Gilants Expedition Ambiguity
Sydney reports Donald Thompson, a scientist, hopes to return from Cape York Peninsula with canned issues, while aboard a paddle to obtain a phonographic record of a whale that speaks only that way. Uvalde reports Dr. B P Kennedy, 14, died in Von Ormy sanitarium after being raised by his uncle Woodrow Wilson, with funeral services planned.
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Ani Gilants
Sydney
Australia
Donald Thompson
Gape York Peninsula
Uvalde
B. P. Kennedy
Woodrow Wilson
von Ormy
Man who swore off water dies in Watertown
Civil war veteran May M A lenty Bassinger, aged 101, died in Watertown Wisconsin claiming he had not tasted water for 69 years after vowing during the Civil War never to drink water again when a spring bucket he drank from was polluted by bones of dead animals. He reportedly subsisted on beer, milk, and sot drinks.
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Watertown
Wis
Lenty Bassinger
Walker Ad ads notes show missing witness in Seabury inquiry
New York May 23. A set of 48 letters purport to show that from October 1925 to July 1931 Russell T. Sherwood transacted all of Mayor James J Walker's business at a New York bank. Seabury’s inquiry introduced witnesses and documents suggesting Sherwood acted as the mayor's business agent as the hearing neared its end.
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New York
iPi
Russell T. Sherwood
James J. Walker
Samuel Seabury Forny
Seabury
Issing ‘Sherwood
United States
Mexico
New Pacific Port Plan Wins House Rivers, Harbors Nod
The House Rivers and Harbors Committee tentatively approved a $500,900 port project on San Francisco Bay to open the Santa Clara valley. Government would provide a $300,000 initial aid and the port would boost regional development.
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Washington, D
Bandits Surprise Banker in Humboldt Robbery
Bandits surprised a Bank of Humboldt assistant at the counter on May 2 in Humboldt. They entered the building and forced the staff to open the vault, fleeing with about $4000 to $5000 in cash and valuables. Police are investigating the incident.
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Humboldt
Mfg
Bank of Mumbalat
Inday
Metin bin Wilt
Fred
Sharks End Rising Strike At Sydney Zoo
A shark captive workers strike in Sydney ends after tensions between zookeepers and sharks. Keepers were exhausted by tough handling as tensions rose, with no clear resolution reached on the underlying dispute.
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Raddits
Sydney
Rebbita
Zoo
Australi Tian Andlox
Ahacks
Anton
Retrial Sought in Suit Over Night Watchman's Death
In US District Court Judge R J McMillan presiding, a retrial begins over the death of Steve Martines employed by Sunshine Laundries. Plaintiffs Mattie Martines and Mary Harris allege Martines was struck by co worker Eddie Garza while admonishing him in line of duty. The defense Associated Indemnity Corp contends the quarrel was personal. First trial ended with a hung jury. testimony largely by deposition.
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United States District Court
R. J. McMillan
Steve Martines
Sunshine Laundries
Eddie Garza
Camp
Martinez
Garza
Hie Associated Indemnity Corporation
Idaho Delegates to G. O. P. Meeting Without Leader
Boise May 23. Withdrawal of Senator Borah from his place on the Idaho delegation to the Republican national convention tests the group from his state without the leadership it has had in several previous presidential years. The delegation will be chosen at the state convention June 10, the delegates to which will be named at tomorrow's primary election.
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Boise
Idaho
Senator Borah
Air Mail Plan Proposed For Rome to Buenos Aires Route
On May 23 General Italo Balbo presented a plan at the trans-oceanic congress for a weekly two way air service between Rome and Buenos Aires. The minister outlined cost estimates and a timetable, stating the venture would be commercially self supporting.
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Rome
Buenos Aires
Italo Balbo
Swlian
Trans-Oceanie Nieré
Trench Mouth Fears Prompt City Health Probe
In Knoxville Tennessee health authorities ordered examinations of drinking and water fountains amid a trench mouth outbreak among city school children. More than 90 cases have been diagnosed with new cases reported daily.
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Kngaville
Tenn
May
Shanghai Without Mail Service Strike Halts Posts
Shanghai remains cut off from the world as post workers strike halts both outdoor and indoor mail operations. The city faces isolation with mail service suspended and no clear resumption timeline. Local authorities monitor the disruption and advise residents on alternative communication methods.
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Shanghai
Mall 8
Turkey Dooms 34 for Part in Revolt
In a 1950 report from ADNA Turkey, Moy Yl-ws and local authorities say 34 participants in the revolt face swift punishment. The article notes the crackdown extends to provinces across Anatolia as authorities vow to enforce loyalty to the state amid ongoing unrest.
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Turkey
Adna
Erhahinl
Pur
Lord Inchcape Dies On Yacht In Royal Navy Tribute
London May 6 Lord Inchcape world shipping magnate died today aboard the yacht Mon Earle after a brief illness. His death follows a long career leading Inchcape and Co and shaping maritime trade. A memorial tribute is planned in London with prominent figures attending.
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London
Inehenpe
World Trooms
Garth
Harmony at Texas Republican State Convention in Mineral Wells
Texas Republicans gathered at Mineral Wells for their state presidential convention amid harmony on Hoover era policies. Delegates from multiple counties contested credentials while local questions loomed over party leadership and keynote planning. Creager likely to win re election as national committeeman, with Hoover receiving strong backing.
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Texas
Hoover
Houston
Tram Webb
Dirnill
Orvuile Bullington
Wichita Falls
A. 5 Goen
EL Paso
Brownsville
Henry Zweite
Fort Worth
Creager
Washington
Jim
Presiden Hoover
Kerrville Youth Killed in Highway Collision
Kerrville Texas May 23 Newt Nichols 20 was killed instantly on the highway outside Menard when his parked car was sideswiped by another vehicle Nichols was working on the engine An occupant of the other car and Earl Howell Nichols companion were injured Funeral services for Nichols will be held Tuesday
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Kerrville
Texas
Newt Nichols
Menard
Nichols
Earl Howell
Wichels
Body of Flier to Be Disinterred in Miami
In Miami on May 23 Circuit Judge H F Atkinson ordered disinterment of Haden Clarke and an autopsy to determine whether the young writer and fiancée of Mrs J M Keith Miller the Australian flier died by own hand or was slain. The order followed a motion by James M Curson attorney for Cent WN Lancaster a former British army aviator jailed on a charge connected to Clarke in a love triangle.
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Miami
Fig
Haden Clarke
H. F. Atkinson
J. M. Keith~ Miller
James M. Curson
Cent
WN. Lancaster
Neidering Clarke
Gangster Freed in Old Murder Case
Chicago May 23. William Three Fingered Jack White a gunman and racketeer once labeled a public enemy was freed on a seven year old charge of murdering a policeman. The state which had convicted him twice only to have the Supreme Court overturn did not present new evidence and dismissed the charge.
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Chicago
William
Jack
White
Fron U Day
Supreme Court
Very Gigie
Air transport delivers supplies to Matagorda Bay camp
A transport air crew loaded with supplies for the Twelfth Observation Group camp on Matagorda Bay. The load was flown to the coast Monday by Lieut J. W. Egan.
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TLIES
Matagorda
Bay
J. W. Egan
Aredo Vot Tabs Slated In Webb County Trials
May 2 4 Goons from a dozen indicted by the Webb County grand jury for alleged fraud in the Laredo city election April 5 have trial dates set in district court. Maximo run faces two counts of taking money to buy votes with May 27 set. Ration Cuellar linked to inciting voting improper acts has May 28. ten men charged with Mognt Valing summoned for May 28. Defendants include A C Brooks Jesus Carrinas Lex Dalrymple Joe Dufresne Jose M Mesia Thefonse Quintenilla Pala Valle Fabricio Villareal Jesus Villareal and King Worley. Lazaro Kauchen case not set.
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Laredo
Webb County Grand Jury
District Cout
Maximo Run
Jonnie
Ration Cuellar
A.C. Brooks
Jesus Carrinas
Lex Dalrymple
Joe Dufresne
Jose M. Mesia
Thefonse Quintenilla
Pala Valle
Fabricio Villareal
Jesus Villareal
King Worley
Lazaro Kauchen
Verdict in Deaths Murder by Own Action
In Fort Worth Texas a verdict found C M Hamm 39 fatally shot his wife in their apartment late last night and then killed himself. Justice of the Peace Waller Prichard ruled after an inquest that no reason for the shootings was indicated.
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Fort Worth
Texas
C. M. Hamm
Ininiscl
Waller Prichard
Prichard
Police Guard U. S. Supreme Court Amid Threats
Police in Washington guarded the Supreme Court as a threat from Communist quarters rose over the case of seven Negroes sentenced to death in S vottstoro Alabama for assaults on two white women.
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Wasb Urnsun
Supreme Court
S Vottstoro
Ala
Billion and Half RFC Boost Proposed for Reconstruction
Washington May 23. TM BenR Barbour a Republican from New Jersey announced a bill to provide the reconstruction corporation with additions capital of 1 000 000 000 for costly self funding con lution projects. The entity would be authorized to loan to states counties municipalities private companies for con flection project to provide jobs for the unemployed.
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Washington, DC
Bensler Barbour Tepublican
New Jersey
Reconstruction Corporation
Lorus
Wellington Depot Construction Underway in City
Wellington May 23 news notes the $14,000 Denver Northern railway depot in Wellington is being built. The 26 by 100 foot structure is planned to be modern in every detail and one of finer proportions for its section.
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Wellington
Denver Northern Railway
Siiichire
Man shoots woman in Amarillo hotel murder suicide
In Amarillo on May 29 James Riedie, 44, killed Velma Spain, 4A, in her hotel room then shot himself. Justice J. W. Manterretina presided over the inquest awaiting immediate and suicide verdicts.
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Amarillo
James Riedie
Velma Spain
J. W. Manterretina
Imueder and
Suleide
Sheriff Appeals Conviction on Fees
AUSTIN May 23 5 Christian former sheriff of Dallas County was sentenced to two years in prison on one half of extortion in relation to office fees. He appealed the conviction to the Court of Criminal Appeals. Christian was among several sheriffs and deputy sheriffs convicted on indictments alleging irregularities in fee collections from criminal cases.
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Austin
Christian
Dal Couity
Court of Criminal Appeals
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