Grand jury report details Stevens murder case and bootleg network
The grand jury report covers the Stevens murder case and a broad bootleg racket. It notes limited indictments due to evidence gaps and mentions a high level of organized crime with official complicity. It cites an officer implicated with a still and ties to Len Stevens' alias and bootleg operations in Atascosa and Broadway area.
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Grand Jury
S. A
Manur
Tudee
Serena
McCrory
ATS Fourth District Court
Ron
Sesson
Stevens
Ani
Lyn Stephene
Atascosac
Lin Stevens
Lenphens
Broadway
Cits
Visitor Lenory Portes Gil Visits Los Angeles for Bribe Suspect Property
The document notes Lenory Portes Gil, mother of the Mexican president, arrived in Los Angeles by air seeking a bribe related property used to store liquor during a past mayoral term. It details intertwined testimony about law officers and criminal elements, alleging widespread complicity and restraint due to officer acquiescence, with references to Stevens murder and racketeering.
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Lenory Portes Gil
Los Angeles
Brie
Grand jury reform urged to boost law enforcement effort
A long complaint urges better record keeping and sworn statements, criticizing coopera tion between police and officers. It calls for written records, more scientific investigations, and new courts to handle felonies, rape, and domestic cases, aiming to speed justice and curb organized crime.
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Bunny
Kesar
Meinnronda
Texto
District Scrarney
Quy
Eamen
Grand Jury
District Stories
Lew
Faw
Frank Keen Shemselves
Rase
Peartin
Adaler
Sixteen Bills Returned by Grand Jury
Grand jury returns sixteen indictments detailing various charges. Sheriff Alfons Newton confirms forthcoming arrests as justice plans proceed amid court reports and procedural notes.
Will Rogers Praises Safer Air Travel Standards
In a letter from Hollywood California Will Rogers defends air travel safety over speed, recounting cross country trips with Western Air Express and Transcontinental Air Transport. He notes dangerous heat in Wichita and a Amarillo diversion, praising passenger safety as paramount and criticizing unreliable ground alternatives.
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Hollywood
Calis
Del
JLT
Ces
Yilitunin
Art
Western Air Express
Amarillo
Wichita
Kansas
Will Rogers
Trial Testimony Describes Shooting and Witness Confusion
A courtroom narrative recounts direct testimony from Miss Mendricks and others detailing a fatal shooting. Witnesses describe gun in hand, grappling, and shots fired, with questions about who struck first and whether Walton and Elannis touched during the struggle.
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Tuilye Vamittany
Walton
Mamiten
Faye Poe
Lexie
San
Juilyn Lamon
Walt
V. E. Meaven
Elannis
Judge Frees Mother of 8 in Leniency Contested Case
Judge Wood grants probation for Thelma Lane mother of eight after pleading guilty to liquor case. Prosecutor sought leniency, but the defendant faced a prison term of one to fire yer. With doctors attesting her condition, she urged probation and will return to her mother Mrs. J. E. McMains in Moore Oklahoma. Five of her six stepchildren have already been placed in homes.
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Holand
Mosea Davis
Foattervesean
Repevia Uf
Wood
J. E. McMains
Joore
Okla
Stoge Prices Rally Amid Congressional Pressure
A fragmented report notes rising stoge prices and a legislative push to curb speculative activity. It mentions officials and senators, including Senator Joe D. Robinson, and references government policy discussions impacting market behavior and tax implications.
Gambling dangers and dialects highlighted in 1920s column
A clipped page fragment discusses bridge and stock gambling dangers, noting women in gambling face greater peril. It cites Dy Greet teaching English at Burnard College and a claim of 200 American dialects yet mutual understanding. It also mentions a stock sale, Federal Reserve calm, and warnings that gambling is no way to earn a living.
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Greet
Burnard College
Oreans
Great Lakes
Gulf
France
Brittany
Kunis
Biov
Federal Reserve Board
Wat Street
Isovie
United States
Naval men silent on China orders and maneuvers
Naval authorities remained silent today about why destroyers were sent to China. It is generally believed the Antrim fleet officer has the only authentic information regarding the move.
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China
Manida
Tere
Wix
Chie
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Turk Exchange
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