Moursand Named Receiver for OAM Medina Dam Project
Judge A N Moursand, a veteran San Antonio attorney, was appointed receiver for the San Antonio Suburban Irrigated Farms to end a bitter court battle over the Medina dam project. The decision followed motions by R J Boyle and J B Lewis night, with H A Dillon resigning. The court selected W B Jack Ball as potential receiver before finalizing Moursand, amid calls to revamp the project within months. The trust seeks bond receivership and the water district claims taxes and maintenance costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Moursand
San Antonio
Nes
Balffe
Medina Dam
Motresind
R. J. Boyle
Wheeler Kelly Haguy Trust Company
J. B. Lews Night
Federal District Court
West
Dillon
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Thirty-eighth District Court
Hugh R. Robertson
San Antonis
Hondo
Water District
Lewright
Federal Court
Sewright
Boyle
W. B
Jack
Moursand
Trust Company
Water Company
Awakened San Antonian Urges Truck Regulation
A reader letter condemns the lax treatment of trucks on highways. It argues permits are too easy, highways inadequate, and safety rules weak. The piece cites recent gasoline truck accidents and calls for stricter oversight by regulators and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fragmentary regional ad list with prizes and judges
The text appears to be an incomplete regional advertisement from Texas Oklahoma or New Mexico. It mentions an official energy blank, a list of prizes, and names of judges from a Goodyear Tire dealer along a route including Alva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Alva
Goodyear Tire
Protests Cut Democratic Speeches at Willard Hotel
A Willard Hotel gathering in Washington focused on Democratic leaders and Jefferson Day, but the event devolved into fragmented speeches and a mix of music and entertainment. The audience heard little from the speakers as time wore on, with radio dial tones and chaotic dialogue dominating the scene. The piece laments lost focus on government improvement and hints at shifting political leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Hotel
Washington
Jefferson Day
Jaz
Amos
Andy
Gala
Dievad Eyoub
Film Figure Weds Island Princess
Hollywood April 16. Walter Pahlman chief of Fairbanks technical staff marries Eiraone Terai Polynesian princess and descendant of the Tahitis royal line in a romance that links studio life to the South Seas.
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Hollywoood
Hollywood
South Seas
Douglas Fairbanks
Walter Pahlman
Fairbanks
Eiraone ‘Terai
Dringess
Ele
Tahitis
Woman Reports Theft of Ring and Dresses
A woman reported the theft of a ring and four dresses from her home. The ring value and exact details were not fully clear in the report. The incident was noted for investigation by local authorities.
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Mres
Breck
Armour Tiger 3
Fiores
North Medina
Child Bitten by Rattler in Elmendorf Home
Nine year old Jake Williams of Elmendorf was bitten on the left foot by a rattlesnake at his home Saturday. He was taken to Robert B. Green hospital by J B Williams. His father Dont is reported to be with him as the emergency unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Williams
Elmendorf
Robert B. Green Hospital
J.B. Willams
Love pledge stand rapped at Texas Democratic meet
Austin April 16. Counsel for the Democratic state executive committee called the claim by former Senator Tom Tove that a party royalty pledge cannot be exacted from convention participants absurd. The pledge would bind entrants to support presidential nominees. Attorney J Hart Willis warned non Democrats could enter and undermine the party. Dan Moody was to represent Love but went to Houston unexpectedly.
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Austin
Democratic State Executive Committee
Tom Tove
Love Jed
Heaver
Texas
J. Hart Willis
Albert Sidney Johnson
Executive Committee
Supreme Court
Dan Moody
Love
Houston
Kite Tournament at Woodlawn Lake Highlights Local Creations
A windy Woodlawn Lake kite contest showcased home made kites with Gulda Jordan pulling a car with a heavy wind driven kite and Fred Kirachoff winning with three thousand feet of string. Raymond Stelle earned best overall with Old Clary and Tort Mayen’s Spanish Galleon wowed spectators while Jim Rhyme and Jack Johns claimed aesthetic prizes alongside Gilbert Engelmann a frequent winner in recreation department events.
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Woodlawn Lake
Gulda Jordan
Fred’ Kirachoff
Wilbur
Schoenfele
Jost
Tort Mayen
Raymond Stelle
Clary
Jim Rhyme
Jack Johns
Robert Bedgewick
Gilbert Engelmann
Engelmann
Recreation Department
Motorman Robbed at End of Line in Denver Heights
Denver Heights street car motorman H. Harrison was held up by a middle aged bandit Saturday night at the end of the line. The robber pressed a pistol and took Harrison’s money changer and contents, about $5 and $12 in cash, after he suspected the man was a passenger. Harrison reported the robbery to police.
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H. Harrison
Denver Heights
Harrison
Matt
Opium Seized in Laredo Street Raid Aboard Police
Two city detectives and five federal narcotics officers raided a North Laredo house near Houston Street Saturday. They broke in, seized opium and an opium pipe, and arrested three Chinese occupants in what police call the first major seizure here in years.
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Laredo Street
Houston Street
Johnny Higegins
J. R. Gray
Paroles issued for Bexar County inmates by Governor Ross Sterling
Of 131 general paroles for state prisoners, six went to Bexar County. Alex wife Tins received parole after a murder conviction in the Forty-fifth District Court in 193% and a school election altercation was noted. Thomas Malone, charged with obstructing a telephone line and stealing wire, was paroled. Rudolph Mendez pleaded guilty to burglary and received two year concurrent terms. Other paroled individuals include Elias Ybarra, A. O. Sanchez, and Joe Davila with various burglary theft and assault convictions.
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Sherif Lee Grasshoff
Rudolph Mendez
Elias Ybarra
A. O. Sanchez
Joe Davila
Army Orders: transfers and detachments across forces
A military notice lists multiple officers and enlisted personnel with transfers, detachments, and assignments between camps and cities. Names include Francisca, Henry A Bip, Rhodes F., Arnold, David McConos ur, Cordiner, J. C., William Backvills, Harold M. Tague, and others, moving between Washington, Fort Benning, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Leavenworth, and several locations including Detroit, Baltimore, and Fort Tolten.
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Washington
Francisca
Henry A
Bip
Goi
Gulllan
Nev
Hewelts Wines Teeter
Baltimore
Wejers Rhodes F. Arnold
Inti
Mort ‘Benning
Margo
N. di
David McConosur
EB. C
Detroit
Vicksburg
Douglas C. Cordiner
Q. MG
Philarulpila
Capis
Benning
Monroe
Gibgon
Int
Fort Benning
Batistiles
Henry W. Borntrascer
Q. M
C. A
Fort Tolten
Michigan State
Kingsley
Anderson
J. C
William A. Bugher
Train strikes auto injures three near South Laredo street
Two occupants of a car were bruised and cut while a third escaped when the vehicle was struck by an engine and three box cars at the South Laredo street crossing of the A. P. and railroad. J E Bunch, owner and driver, was uninjured. his brother FE M Bunch of 302 Sycamore street and his wife were injured and hospitalized.
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Auto Two
South Laredo Street
Two Injured In Car Incidents Reported In City
W B Gentle 25 of 40 San Francisco Street was struck by an auto near Pedro Avenue while crossing and taken to Medical Arts hospital. Lourea Ramiro 20 of Quintana Road was thrown from a car on Poplar Street and transported to Robert B Green hospital.
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W. B. Gentle
San Fractisco Street
Gan’ Pedro, Avent
Medical Arts Hospital
Lourea Ramiro
Quintana Roa
Calltyie
Poplar Street
Robert B. Green Hospital
Chinese Refugees Huts Destroyed in Shanghai Clash
April 16. Fire swept the Turned Chapel quarter in Shanghai destroying huts of Chinese refugees. The Japanese army has strengthened its front beyond Chapel. A minor incident could break the deadlocked armistice talks and push both sides toward renewed conflict.
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Bhanghai
Chapel
Shanghai
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OAM
Crockett 2606
City Recreation Department
Tom Mayen
Galleon
Wilbur Schoenfeld
Raymond Stoitle
Texas Theater
Loyal Legion
Antonin
San
Editor
the Light
Essex
Tue Rep
Red Ranger
Ravle
Miter
Tnds
Hudson,essex Dealers & Distributors
Love Pledge
Laredo
Bexar
Bogan
Wittman Necislernd
Dc Rees
Cautio
Star Popularity
Star Pricea
Aoa Ray
Chevrolet
Ormsby Chevrolet Co
S. St. Mary's
Milam Chevrolet CO
N. Flores
Martin
Broadway
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