Mexican held for trampling on flag during Loyalty Day scene
A 22 year old Mexican was detained at central police headquarters for tearing and trampling an American flag near Houston and Navarro Streets. The incident, witnessed by bystanders during a Loyalty Day parade, led to two Mexicans being struck. a soldier intervened and the case was referred to federal officers. Witnesses later did not appear and the case was dismissed.
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Houston
Navarro
Central Police
Friese
Mexico
United States
Soledad
Stolen Car Recovered After Pursuit Arrests Made
C J Marty reports a big automobile stolen near West Houston and Main at 10 15 Tuesday night. Officers Mitchell and Flores recovered the car and arrested two young Mexicans. One suspect carried a pistol. They claimed it was a joy ride and planned to return the car to its finder. Police description led to a pursuit and capture at Crockett and Losoya.
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C. J. Marty
Keller Street
West Houston
Main Avenue
Mitchell
Flores
Houston Street
Crockett and
Losoya Streets
Selecting Workers From Army In Liverpool War Visit
A dozen prominent Liverpool labor leaders are touring military camps across England to select skilled workers for return to Liverpool and other industrial cities to assist with wartime labor needs.
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Army
Liverpool
England
Propriety Sake Newlywed Exchange
A brief dialogue on funeral mood features a newlywed and a partner debating tears. The bride suggests cheerfulness at the funeral while the groom phrases a humorous counterpoint about weeping. The exchange captures lighthearted marriage banter.
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Mary
Tolerance Appeal Urged as Alien Residents Urgently Treated
An appeal for tolerance issued by the Council of National Defense and sent to Mayor Brown urges Americans to meet foreign born residents with an unchanged manner and unprejudiced mind. Secretary Houston stresses loyalty of aliens and calls for unity, warning against suspicion or aggression amid 8,000,000 aliens in the United States. The letter responds to requests for steps to curb race hatred and promote national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of National Defense
Brown
David F. Houston
Interior
Houston
United States
England Leads in Dogs in Europe Study
London reports an unofficial count showing Great Britain has more domestic dogs than any other European country. British dogs number just over 4,000,000, compared with 2,800,000 in France and 1,100,000 in Germany.
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London
Great Britain
France
Germany
Pre Eminently Qualify You for Commissioner of Fire and Police
A letter from Wm L Herff endorses Captain Lewis Maverick for San Antonio Fire and Police Commissioner. It cites Maverick's military and business background and freedom from political ties as essential qualifications for the city post.
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Lewis Maverick
Alamo National Bank
City
San Antonio
Fire and Police
WM. L. Herff
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Franz C. Groos
W. F. Sibert
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Kansas City Journal
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Billy Burke
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Dolly Varden
Spring House
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