Plazas and Gambling in Cockfighting Pressing Issue
A fragmentary report notes cockfighting as a major fight city in San Antonio along with New Orleans and Los Angeles. It describes betting scales from 5 to 1000 dollars per main, with purses reaching 10 000 dollars in large events, and explains mains as a series of fights where the winner takes all.
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San Antonio
Department of Statistics
Antonio
Cnet
United States
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Texas
Ajeh
Sith Eth
Cockfighting Fights Highlight Dangers and Decline in San Antonio
A garbled account discusses cockfighting culture in San Antonio, noting bloodier blade spurs and sharp blades used in fights. It mentions the ritual weight rules, shufflers, and the cruelty of the sport, while signaling a waning popularity and a torn cathedral area in the city.
Unclear OCR fragment on animal fighting depravity
Fragmentary text describes a bloody scene around birds and fights, mentions stalls, spectators, owners, fatalities, and disjointed names. Details are garbled and unreliable, but imply illegal animal cruelty and violent injury at an event with inadequate safety.
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Biniae
Vitaly
WWE
al B
Postal Office Gas Alarm During Vault Fire Fight
Post office workers faced a tear and mustard gas incident at a federal building vault after an accidental trigger on a hair trigger gas system. Fire officials aided by chemists battled fumes as two vault rocks were stressed by the event. Postmaster I G Lucas declined comment while ground floor staff remained stoic amid the crisis.
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Murtul
Fre
Bevin Nester Toes
J.B. Sarran
I. G. Lucas
Purple Heart Awarded to Attorney John P Gaines
Attorney John P Gaines of 101 West Mistletoe Avenue received the Purple Heart and the French Croix de guerre medal for gallantry. He served at Fort Sam Houston as an instructor with the Eighteenth Division and earned the award for actions near Soissons on July 20, 1918, where he directed consolidation of his position after being wounded and refused to leave his post until ordered to do so.
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Purple Heart
John P. Gaines
West Mistletoe Avenue
Han
Gillespie Heads San Antonio Automobile Group
The San Antonio Automobile Association elected officers at noon Tuesday in the St. Anthony hotel. Gillespie was named president with Orsing er as vice president, Marcus Clark as treasurer, and H Bryant, L D Orinsky, L F Birdsong, and E P Baker as directors. Henry H Bryant retired as president and received thanks for his work.
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San Antonio Automobile Tre’s Association
St. Anthony
P.M. Gillespie
Orsinger
Vicw
Marcus Clark
Teasurer
H. , Bryant
L. D. Orinsky
L. F. Birdsong
E. P. Baker
Henry H. Bryant
Association
Stamana
Gonuine
T8ol Smith
Young Tower Balding
Ee Amartean
World War Ace's Trial to Start in Federal Court
The trial of William T. Ponder, a World War II ace famed for downing enemy planes, was set to begin in federal district court on Wednesday afternoon. U S District Attorney Jonny De Hartman noted a possible defense delay but no formal request had been made. The case centers on alleged misconduct tied to wartime air operations and Ponder’s later actions.
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William T
Ponder
United States
Jonny de Hartman
Police recover three valises from suspect on street
Police arrested a Mexican national on a street in Nashville for possession of three valises and clothing later identified as stolen property. In a residence search, officers recovered two more items tied to the theft, and the suspect, a youth named L. P. Down Ing, was taken into custody after being found with a pocket license and no clear destination on Onllophun street.
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L. P
Ing
Nashville
Tenn
Soldier Held on Robbery Charge in Myenreald Case
Bam Moraton, a soldier, was held Wednesday in connection with a series of holdups along Sam Hon road. Police said he was linked to a string of robberies by matching a watch description and suspecting a motive tied to a recent incident. Patlee reported the case to authorities.
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Sam Hon
Patlee
Lye Wan
Captain Loses in Appeal From $500 Court Judgment
Captain AL W Paras of Randolph Neld lost his appeal in the Fifty-seventh District Court case over a $500 damages award to J A Mather for a 1929 personal injury from an assault. The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals affirmed the trial court judgment with no opinion, ruling jurisdiction existed and no excess damages shown.
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aelMor
Maher
Randolph Field
Jersey Herd Wins Top Jersey Award at Warren Hospital
The Warren World hospital Jersey dairy herd under B B Benes, agricultural director, won the highest award from the American Jersey Cattle Club. Five cows exceeded 500 pounds of butterfat per year, earning gold and silver medals for high production and butterfat yield.
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Hich
Warren of the World Hospital
American Jersey
Cal- We Club
W. Mary le Sait
B. BD. Benes
Muah
Cycle Officer in Battle for Life
A report details a cycle officer’s struggle and life risks amid a tense event. It notes crowd attendance exceeding 1000, ticket sales, and park-related expenses. Official Perry Pfeil disputes earlier reports, stating two minutes of game time without pay and designated expense funds were issued for assistants and office work.
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Sormer Bexar County
St. Knuis 4
Thur Pei
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Teil
Uckel Cales
Iurnstiles
Pesca Bo Park
Sehimt
Tevh Tield
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Pfeil
Pfail
Large Day in Tennis Meet at Houston Tournament
The Houston tournament opened with early rounds of the women’s singles and other events amid delays from rain and heavy pills. Notable results include Chelsea Totl defeating Maye Peden of Texas, Roslin Sallrate edging a UT opponent, and Wilbat Hogs beating Teedasticle 6-1 6-1.
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Seroud Rownd
Houston
Georgn Totl
Chiewpa
Maye Peden
University of Texas
Cue Sitter
New Orkiie
Sob Seeond
Dmraten
Roslin Sallrate
County audit cites eight thousand in unpaid county funds
A report by Auditor Edgar G. Garvey presented to the county commissioners details amounts owed to Bexar County by present and former officials, totaling 8089.86. The report lists 4811.66 due the county, plus 3993.60 from delinquent 1931 fees collected in 1932, and 823.97 from December fees not turned in. Additional items include 1472.20 owed to officials such as Sheriff Abbott Hauser and former County Judge William A. Warroach, among others, with bank balances for Burke and local banks noted. A formal demand may be issued on bondsmen if unpaid.
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Tourty
Edgar G. Garvey
Jack R. Burke
Ases Bexar County
Garvey
Burke
Umet
Telon Ing
National Bank of Commerce
Commercial National Bank
Buske
True
Thin Furan
Walfielder
Houston
Jenkins
Texas
Dallas
Carving Workat Mission Ban Recalled by Perez
Rem on V Perez, a stone carver, describes damaged panels and a 400 year old shelter at Mission Ban. He details cherubim carvings and other figures, noting restoration work may soon begin while the structure’s end wall awaits completion.
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Remon V. Perez
Iulene
Perez
Plane show at local school draws students and parents
A school event titled Plan Avionette Show drew about 16 students and parents to a Thursday 3 PM assembly. Organizers described the program as a student led performance with involvement from the Parent Association and staff.
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Luridgr Elementary
Amber
Dernon McEneherh
Piplis
Infantry Band to Begin Concerts
The Twenty- something Infantry Band led by Hodder Mtn and Olliery Diplo Mojenski will give the first concert of the season. The program opens at Fort Sant House on Thursday evening with a selection of marches and overtures.
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Leadurshin
Olliery Diplo Mojenski
Fesk
Paslayt Fort Sant Houston
Afn
Xenaana
Merkly
Day of Prayer Planned by W C T U in San Antonio
Mrs J M Glass president of the San Antonio W C T U announces a Thursday prayer vigil against repeal proposals. The event gathers at Travis Park Methodist Church at 10 p m with statewide participation and evangelist B A ae sine W C T U in charge. After prayer, the regular business meeting will follow.
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Christ In Temperance Union
Travis Park
J. M. Glass
Shr
San Antonio
Texas
Glass
B.A
Aesine
Evangelistic 4
Reelar
Bur Amey
War Prevention Talk Scheduled at Travis Park Church
Dr Paul Harelgay of Washington DC head of youth movement of the National Council for the Prevention of War will speak in the downstairs auditorium of Travis Park Methodist Church Thursday under the sponsorship of the Women's Missionary Society. Dr Hiram B Harrison president of the San Antonio Association for International Disarmament and World Peace will preside. The public is invited.
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Paul Harelgay
Washington, D. C
Te National Council For the Prevention of War
Travis Part Methodist Church
Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Hiram B. Hirrison
Wie
San Antonio
Naturalist to Speak at School Assembly by Hutchings
Brackenhiage senior students will hear Charles Hutchings of Boulder, Gala., naturalist and bird artist, as principal speaker at a school assembly Thursday at 1:15 p m in the auditorium. He will talk on Birds Trees and Flowers of Texas and display his collection of bird paintings. Mrs Hutchings will accompany on harp and sing.
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Brackenhiage
Seman
Charles Bowman Iutchings
Boulder
Gala
Texas
Hutchins
Hutchings
Sacred Concert by Mary and Incarnate Word Choral Groups
The combined sacred concert by Bt Marys university arched crest and Incarnate Word college will be held next Sunday at 8 15 p m in the Incarnate Word college auditorium. Conducted by Rev Brother Albert J Hogennedn S M the program features soprano Dorothy Rogers Hilliard contralto Alva Rossy and cornet solo Royert Campbell with instrumental pieces by Max Amertaar and others.
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Bt. Mary's University
Incarnate Word College Choral Chid
Incarnate Word College Authorium
Albert J. Hogennedn
S. M. Darothy Rogers Hilliard
Alva Rossy
Royert Campbell
Cornet Golo
Max Amertaar
Health Pageant Rehearsals Set in San Perro Playhouse
Rehearsals for a health pageant dubbed the Gonrk of Health proceed with young participants from Win Bexar County Medical Society aligning under Mrs. W. M. Barron. The event, praised as a fine show for children, showcases the community’s support for health education.
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bin Wonyan
Bexar County
Ak San Perro
Thivering Mil Twa
Anni Taany
W. M. Barron
School Readies BG Fete At Local Vocational School
Students at a local vocational and technical school will briefly stay after hours Wednesday to demonstrate the capabilities of the facility for visitors. Director J Lettin says the night session is not for fun but to show how well the school teaches trades. The event includes a dinner, showings of soaps and a student garment style display under faculty direction. About 200 students will participate.
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Niight Serson
Puta
J. ©. Lettin
San Antonio
L. A. Woods
Lup Amipeter
Man Fined for Pistol Case in San Antonio Court
Judge McCollum Burneth sentenced Fidel Barrio of Gawirig Coors under Law No 1 after a January 9 incident. Miss Aurora Cazares testified prosecutors and two others claimed he carried a pistol. Barrio denied the charge and a prior assault count was dropped. The case ties to San Antonio and Bexar area legal proceedings.
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Weemsting
McCollum Burneth
Gawirig Coors
Mire Cazares
Buonett
Trovile
San Antonin
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Earlandale Lions Club Meeting With Speaker
The Earlandale Lions Club will meet Thursday. The program features a speaker from Woalmoorn, Mr. WW. darksan, president of Woalmoorn and oplitee, discussing the topic The Harnadate Sen and related community interests.
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Earlandale Lions Club
Sen
Ehtiteh
Darksan
Prrenlilent 1
Woalmoorn
Oplitee
Board of Managers resignations at Robert B Green
Bexar commissioners began action after the Robert B Green hospital board signaled blanket resignations. Judge Woodhull asked to meet each member individually and suggested holding the matter in abeyance to explore a continued operation and possible interim arrangements. Mrs. Saidee N Tesemann will oversee hospital operations during this interval while a committee probes diverting 40000 from road funds to the hospital fund.
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Bexar Commissioners’ Court
IC Free
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Robert B. Green Hospital
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Prost Woodhull
Woodhull
de. Copeland
Goodson
Saidee N. Tesemann
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