Missouri Pacific seeks control in purchase to boost service
A fragmented report notes Missouri Pacific through Gast-Lilas aims to obtain control of property and secure Interstate Commerce Commission authorization for the transaction. If approved the railroad hopes to acquire remaining securities later and improve service between San Antonio and the Lower Rio Grande region.
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Laratone Riv
Missouri Pacific
Missouri
Interstate: Commerce Commission
Southl Pacific
San
Summer rates announced for Sunset Limited and Express
Summer tourist rates effective May 22 from Los Angeles were announced by Tom Hood division passenger agent of the Southern Pacific railroad. The Sunset Limited No 102 will operate in three sections to accommodate summer travel with a section destined to San Antonio. The Sunset Express No 110 will run in two sections to New Orleans.
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Los Angeles
Tom Hood
Southern Pacific Railroad
Southern Pacific Lines
San Antonio
New Orleans
Sheik of Floresville Marries Girl After Sheriff Loans $5
The Sheik of Floresville flirted then wed a carnival companion amid irate kin. After appearing before Justice Hisk, charges threatened withdrawal if he married. Lacking funds, Sheriff James Stevens lent $5 and the ceremony proceeded.
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Sheik
Floresville
James Stevens
Matamoros Judge Found Dead With Bullet In Brain
Ernesto Montemayor, 35, judge of Tamaulipas First District, based in Matamoros, was found dead at his ranch near San Fernando after a gunshot. Relatives entering the room found him on the floor with a bullet wound to the brain, following a brief trip from Matamoros.
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Matamoros
Brownsville
Ernesto Montemayor
First District Court of
Tamaulipas
SanFernano
Montemayor
Jndge
Matamoras
Exchange to Serve Division on March
The Fort Sam Houston post exchange has arranged to serve the troops of the Second Division during the hike to Fredericksburg and return. A rolling exchange will accompany each column of troops with supplies and cold drinks available at each campsite.
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Fort Sam Houston
Fredericksburg
Thieves Overlook Valuable Articles at Scheppel Home
Prowlers entered John Scheppel’s residence at 1411 Buena Vista Street during the family’s absence Thursday night and ransacked the home. They overlooked several articles of value and instead took a percolator a suit of clothes a cameo pin a rhinestone ring and two pair of white striped trousers.
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John Scheppel
Buena
Vista Street
Jury Deliberating Sam Cohen's Fate
The federal case of Sam Cohen charged with receiving and concealing embezzled government property went to the jury Friday. The trial before Judge Du Val West covered actions in October 1923 and noted Cohen formerly ran an army goods store in San Antonio.
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Sam Cohen
du Val West
Cohen
San Antonio
Wichita Falls Votes on 500000 Bonds
Wichita Falls voters face a decision on issuing 1000000 in school bonds to fund new buildings and additions amid rising enrollment. Officials say expanding facilities is needed to accommodate all pupils as the scholastic population grows.
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Wichita Falls
Meekaye
The Scouts and Boy Scouting Ideals
Reflections on Boy Scouts and their impact on youth across generations. Narratives praise the Scout movement for guiding boys toward unselfish service, discipline, and safe paths away from saloons and pool rooms, while stressing mothers’ influence and society’s need for mentorship.
Wins Family Battle Loses in Court
A veteran of domestic disputes cites past victories and losses as he testifies in court. The judge notes the case involves indemnity of $25 after recounting a domestic battle where both partners claim the better outcome.
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Austerlitz
Waterloo
Onion
Sears
Judee
Grandparents awarded custody after poisoning case
Raul Rosas and his grandmother Miguel Alejandro were involved in a custody dispute over a three year old poisoned child. Judge Covey of the Eighty first District Court in Floresville awarded custody to the grandparents, while the father David Rosas plans to appeal. Corrigan of San Antonio reported the case, which began after the child’s mother died two years ago. The grandparents argued Rosas showed insufficient parental interest and sought to keep the child.
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Raul Rosas
Miguel Alejandro
David Rosas
Covey , Thomas
Eightyfirst
Rosas
Youthful loco weed users arrested after desertion house raids
Detectives Carver and Kulake took two teenage boys into custody as they emerged from a deserted house where youths aged 12 to 18 reportedly gathered to use marijuana. A nearby resident alerted police. one boy was fined $25 for vagrancy, another held for further investigation, with officials believing more arrests may follow.
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Carver
Kulake
Repos
Bers
Ruhnke
Corporation
New Braunfels
S P Announces New Mexican Pullman Service
Southern Pacific announces a Monterey to Torreon night sleeper service as part of expanding Mexican business. The first Pullman sleeper departs Monterey on April 21, arriving Paredon at 8:18 p.m. and leaving at 8:35 p.m. for through connections to Torreon by 5:55 a.m. arrival and 9:30 p.m. departure.
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Mexico
Southern Pacific Railroad
Monterey
Torreon
Paredon
Jury summons challenged by distant defendant in San Antonio case
In Bexar County a defendant unable to read or speak English avoids a jury summons. His daughter explains the father cannot read or talk, and will not be present. Sheriff Jim Stevens notes the law requires four prospective jurors in person, but this man will not be molested due to distance from San Antonio.
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Bexar County
Jim Stevens
San Antonio
Humane Society Aids Circus Beasts in San Antonio
E A Heil animal agent of the San Antonio Humane Society ordered the removal of an electric stove found in a circus side show after discovering animals burned in several places. He said animals in other stews were unharmed and that the society opposes abuse but allows commercial use if no mistreatment occurs.
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E. A. Heil
The
San Antonio Humane Society
Mr. Heil
the Humane Society
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