Hoover target of press at gridiron banquet
Washington observers recount the Gridiron Club dinner where President Hoover faced satirical skits lampooning him as a dry wet figure and a spoof of the Chicago convention. Mother Goose characters mocked economic troubles and Prohibition while a mock convention scene played out with White House aides and reporters.
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Hoover
Washington, D. C
Gridiron Club
Chicago
Washington
J. Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Hellhops
Walter Newton
White House
Borah
Newton
Jake
Obituary notices for Long and Blanton families
Two deaths reported. Mrs. year jn Long 70 of 1307 West Woodlawn Avenue native of Richmond Virginia died Saturday at home. Private funeral at Porter Loring chapel Sunday afternoon with Rev. Benjamin H Nobles officiating. Survived by husband A E Low sons James F Long San Antonio Henry Rusk Ernest Los Angeles Temple Plainview Galvin Henrietta Ola. daughter Mrs John E Jennings Los Angeles. brothers George and Jack Weldon Comanche Okla Ben Weldon Ladonia Texas. James Aston Blanton 25 Floresville native died Friday in a local hotel. Funeral at St Marks Episcopal Church Sunday 5 PM with Dr A R McKinstry officiating. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs W H Blanton and brothers Houston San Antonio Horace C Blanton Gonzales.
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Jn Long
West Woodlawn Avenue
Richmond
Porter Loring
P. m
Benjamin H.nobles
First Baptist Church
A. E. Lowsons
James F. Long
San Antonio
Henry
Rusk
Wyo
Ernest
Los Angeles
Temple of
James Aston Blanton
Floresville
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
A. R. McKinstry
W. H. Blanton
Houston
Horace C. Blanton
Gonzales
Army Orders Posted Across Commands in April Dispatch
Washington April 9 Army orders list transfers and postings for numerous officers and units. Col Edward D. Powerm moves to Hawaii, Majors Waller G Nawla and F. D. Wah, among others, receive assignments at Fort Leavenworth, Panama, and Washington. Several names appear with destinations in Chicago, Portland, Vancouver, and Baltimore as the service reshuffles personnel nationwide.
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Vendor
Vantouver
Havens
University At Titnale
William Fynahn
John A. Wheeler
Mort Muntin
Aberdawn
Neal“W. Richihand
Kart Tonntig
Ty Mori Te
Mark Worden
Auetal Wi. Kinanet
A. C
Pulllaniien
Brawl at Mexican political celebration leaves four dead
In Chatepec, about 15 miles from Mexico City, thirty injured and four fatally after followers of the defeated candidate attacked supporters of the winner. Troops were sent from Atrepolyalca to quell the disturbance.
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Mexico
Chatepec
Mexico City
Atreapolyalca
Furniture Taken in Liquor Trial Given Appraisal
Furnishings of a large North Alamo street apartment raided by dry agents were appraised Saturday at the request of Verne Miller deputy administrator of prohibition. The items were confiscated under a ruling allowing seizure of furniture in addition to equipment. The second hand appraisal exceeded $1000. exact value minus the bar was not released. J E Bacon aided in the appraisal. A court order is required before sale at public auction.
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North
Alamo Street
Verne Miller
Prohibition
Miller
Supreme Court
J. E. Bacon
State Prison Population Increases in March
A March report shows the Texas state prison system saw more admissions than releases. Of 292 new starts, 173 men left, including 156 charged and 117 paroles, keeping the population at 55438, up from 5242 a year earlier.
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Austin
Texas
Bierling
Eagle Pass Irrigation Fete Draws Crowds in Texas
Visitors throng Eagle Pass for Maverick County irrigation project celebration on its third day. Weather ideal for bathing revue at the new power plant site near town. Edna Schmidt crowned Progress queen. Saturday featured a parade of floats, air circus, street dance, and a press banquet in Piedras Negras with Governor Sterling attending. A Sunday bull fight is planned in Piedras Negras.
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Wagle Pass
Tex
Eagle Pass
Maverick County
Ross
Sterling
Therincipal
Piedras Negras
Postoffice Site Leased After Hotel Demolition
Postmaster P G Lucas announced Saturday that the vacated space from the Arthur hotel, razed and nearly ready for occupancy, has been leased as a parking lot. Ten thousand square feet in the area formerly occupied by the hotel and a 4585 square foot parcel from Dr F L Thomson will be leased pending sealed awards from Washington.
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Arthur
P.G. Lucas
F. L. Thomson
Washington
Lucas
Postal Department
Army Invited to Join Pistol Shoot in Texas
Army posts in and near San Antonio are invited to join the Texas state pistol championship at the municipal range in Exposition Park on May 7 and 8. Eighth Corps area headquarters extended the invitation, urging participation in the community cooperation effort.
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Army
San Antonio
Municipal Range
Exposition Park
Eighth Corps
Phil Wright
Edwin B. Wi+hans
Education reform urged at Texas hospital association meet
About 150 delegates from across Texas attended a round table convention at the Plaza hotel where educators criticized self selection in high school subject choice. They urged longer general courses and a more selective system, citing weak basic training in science and math. Nursing schools noted the need for accredited high school graduates. The meeting closed with officers elected and tours to local hospitals.
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Texas State Hospital Association
Plaza Hotel
Q. Smith
Fork ‘Worth
Methodist Hospital
Vhe
Bryce jZeitty
Dallas
M. Eugene
Port Arthur
J. H. Stephenson
Joe F. Miller
Houston
Ellen L. Brient
San Antonio
B. Muriel Anscombe
St. Lews
Dorothy Rogers
Galveston
University of Texas College of Nursing
Martha P. Roberson
Open Forum on County Salaries and Worker Pressure
The editor warns that county officials salaries set during wartime are too high now. The piece argues wage cuts threaten workers and stresses the need to balance pay with the economic reality, citing labor pressure and patriotic rhetoric. The letter is signed by Algernon Lee.
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Uhr and
Trawalter
Hoover Wrong About Legion Soldier Says To the Editor
A soldier letters to the editor defend the American Legion and the bonus bill, asserting Hoover misstates Legion views. He notes delegates funded the convention and implies support despite doubts, urging continued backing.
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Hoover
Legion
Soldier
American Legion
Pacifist's Economic Argument Attacked
Open Forum debates the United States budget and military spending. A reader argues pacifist critiques ignore routine reinvestment of army and navy costs into domestic trade and livelihoods, questioning what to do with millions dependent on defense industry jobs.
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the Light
Open Forum
United States
Workingman's Car Seen as Necessity on the Bonar
A merchant defends credit practices saying workingmen need cars and discounts. He notes chain stores deny credit or raise prices to cover losses, and customers are asked where they work and to pay promptly.
Man Faces Liquor Charges After Sniffing Campaign
Hugh R. Davis faced liquor charges after a March 27 to April incident in the 100 block of Simpson Street. Agents testified that Davis smelled beer mash odor, watched the house by night, and heard bottles rattling. Police found 676 pints of beer, 96 gallons of mash, and 658 empty bottles. Davis’s wife was released when he exonerated her. Final bond set at 750 dollars.
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Simpson Street
Conscientia Oaly
Hugh R. Davis
United States
Pat A. Lockhart
David
Davis
Prohibition Office
Morrison Named on Garner Group Appointment
R. W. Morrison named to the Garner for president movement Caande committee and state advisory committee. Announcement made Saturday at state headquarters in Dallas. Appointment by Congressman Sam Rayburn national chairman. Amon G. Carter of Fort Worth named chairman of the finance committee.
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R. W. Morrison
Dallas
Sam Rayburn
Natonal
Amon G. Carter
Fort Worth
Fifty to Attend Insurance Meet at Flaza Hotel
A district meeting of the Travelers Insurance Company will be held at the Flaza hotel Tuesday morning attended by more than 50 members of the southwest district. Ben Houghton of Dallas, vice president, will be principal speaker. A M Pate, local representative, will also speak.
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Inter[national ‘Travelers’ Assurance Company
Flaza Hotel
Southwest
Ben Houghton
Dallas
A. M. Pate
Father Seeks Help to Find His Son in Alameda
A man described as a cowardly, feeble father named A Askew appealed to Postmaster P G Uicas on a Saturday for help in locating his son. W P Linthicun, of 1033 Lewering Court Alameda Calif, said his son P J Linthicun was last heard here and asked the postal department for aid in finding him.
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P. G. Uicas
W. P. Linthicun
Lewering Court
Alameda
Calif
P. J. Linthicun
Postal Department
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Alice G. O. P
Republican National Committee
Mr. Hoover
Daniel Boone
Trader Horn
Casey Jones
Stimson
Stinson Select
Coalidge
Rockabye Hoover
Coollage
London
God Help Mellon
Tweedle Brothers
Tweedlefess
Tweedlebrown
Walter Tweedlebrown
Simeon Tweedlefess
Alice
Tweedle
Ohio
Hoover Wei
Diogenes
Aladdin
Sheriff Farley
New York
Navy
Postoffice
U.S
KTLA
Adwriter
THE
Algernon Lee
Morrison
Garner
Paris Fashion
McCall
Paria
Wolff & Marx
Aude
Wolff & Marx Co
Cappe
R Areck
the Wolff & Marx Co
Loyal Legion
Askew
Wolff
Lebow Bros
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