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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1931

Page

5

Mayor says fair vote not league’s in San Antonio clash

City clash erupts as Mayor O A Chamberlain accuses the Citizens League of seeking biased elections. He cites 2000 supporters and criticizes self-starters, wealthier candidates, and railroad tax issues while defense and counterremarks from Commissioners and district attorney are reported.

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Patman to Speak on Radio for Veterans Bill

Texas congressman and World War I veteran Patman will address the Veterans Bill on a radio program. The event, tied to support for congressional action, is set for 8 p.m. Sunday in Texarkana. Local organizers promote turnout and note Patman’s receipt of a Distinguished Service Award for wartime service.

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Texas Enshurer in Lockhart Stands 46 Inches Tall

Local report notes a figure known as the Texas state ensurer from Lockhart who stands only 46 inches tall, with friends describing him as unusually short for public life. Details on his role or activities remain unclear from the fragment.

Lovell Motor Service Advertises 24 Hour Help

Phil Lovell announces Lovell's Motor Service at 210 Horsesay corner of PBI offers 24 hour motor service with parking washing lubrication and accident cleanup. He plans to install two gasoline pumps and add service staff as needed.

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Woodlawn Sanitarium Opens In San Antonio Style

The Woodlawn Sanitarium at 1039 West Mistletoe Avenue opens as a chiropractic hospital. It will provide hospital care for all non tubercular conditions with focus on nervous disorders and mental health. Dr Karl G Blephna presides with Dr Corn F Holenmhre as vice president and others in the staff including Dr C B Gilehriat. Only graduate nurses will attend. Plans call for expansion, with finishes soon.

Woodlawn Sanitarium West Mistletoe Avenue Bon Antonio Wondlewn Bante Tarium Representa Karl G. Blephna Corn F. Holenmhre C. DB. Gilehriat Dircelare Vrs Marie K. Griffith Sara Wolf T. H. Henceh Nuraca Altendance

Travel Bureau Expands Amid Auto Travel Plan Growth

The Travel Bureau, started in January at the Savoy Hotel, sees rapid growth under EB B. Lothrer. Affiliate with the National Auto Travel Exchange links New Orleans and New York offices, counting 1180 connections to 480 automobile owners in 315 days. New plans aim to standardize member introductions and expand nationwide.

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Music Company Starts Three Day Clearance Sale

The San Antonio Music Company announces a three day clearance on new pianos including uprights and players at half price. Most items require $1 down and $1 next week. The store at 310 West Commerce is remodeling and needs spare planons, according to piano department manager Mr. Mike Rel. Sale ends Monday night.

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Taylor Beatty Salon Highlights Eugene Wares at Low Price

The Taylor Beatty Salon at 705 San Pedro Avenue features Eugene wares at very low prices. M. OB Tastor, a former New York stylist with twenty years in hairdressing, offers expert advice for each head and texture. The shop notes convenient parking with no traffic troubles.

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Wallace Returns to San Antonio with New Studio

Glenn Wallace, noted musician and former five term director of the Sole Millers orchestra, has returned to San Antonio and opened studios in the Security building at Broad and Travis, teaching violin clarinet and accordion. He previously played with the start orchestra of radio station KDM and appeared at the Magnolia Refinery rally in Beaumont.

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Majestic Radio Company Expands in San Antonio Market

The Majestic Radio Company reports strong business with its 1031 Majestic Radio and automatic electric refrigerator. William R. Campbell becomes manager, assembling a capable sales team including R. A. Franklin and J. G. Dubus, plus repair staff W. F. Crow and Jack Cunningham. Located at 3700 Broadway, the firm leads San Antonio radio sales amid growing consumer interest.

Majestic Radio Company Majestic Willian R. Campbell San Antonia R.A. Franklin Praeger Hardeace J. G DuBus Fox Measers Birdwell, Spencer, Mook Millon Grobe and Wradley W. F B. Crow Jack Cunningham Crowhia Radio Ishoratories Ranenea City Cunningham Mafistre Majentie Radin Company Broadway San Antonio Marealle

Main Avenue High School students win at Temple music meet

The Orchestra of Main Avenue High School conducted by Otlo Vork r won first prize at the Boras Federation music festival in Temple. Ardold Parrett, baritone, also from Main Avenue, won first prize in the vocal contests.

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Negroes Present True Meview Musical Comedy

Zerita Stopteau of the San Antonio Negra Lil e theater presents True Meview a musical comedy at the Library auditorium North Hackberry Central Saturday Monday evening at 8 15 o clock Proceeds go to the Austin Orphanage home for incurable orphans A section of the auditorium will be reserved for white attendees

Zerita Stopteau San Antonio Negra Lile Theater Tibrary Auditedum North Hackberry Fla Austin

Periscope Leak Halts Test Dives of Arctic Sub

In the Hudson River the submarine Nautilus under Captain Danenhower halted a test after a periscope tube leak appeared at 22 feet. The crew remained aboard as the vessel surfaced, with the captain expressing satisfaction aside from the leak. Further dives were postponed for safety before sea trials.

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Workmen Discover Ancient Gold Coins Near Roiding

Workmen uncover a cache of ancient gold coins at a site near Roiding. The find includes several pieces of money minted in an early era, suggesting historical trade and wealth in the region.

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Mingo county probes audit Wantwelling expert summoned

April 25 in Edinswirg a Dallas handwriting expert was summoned as part of a county investigation. The Frant Kornst auditing firm reported the embezzlement of documents and questioned the authenticity of papers tied to a $1,000,000 road contract between the county and a major Texan contractor. Representatives were sent to Dallas to confer with engineers on the disputed project.

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Civil Service Rules Revised for Veterans Preference

President Hoover issued an executive order tightening civil service rules to strengthen the 10 point veterans preference. Disabled veterans must prove disability to hire, and if a non veteran is chosen over a veteran eligible for a position, the examining commission must document the reasons. The commission will hold examinations in quarters rather than offices.

Washington Hoover Bat Commission

Veterans seek leniency for Albert Fall at congressional event

In Lobe Arizona on April 2 an inscription by veterans urged President Hoover to grant clemency to Albert B. Fall former secretary of the interior. He attended the annual gathering of United Spanish American War Veterans where supporters called for leniency.

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Just Ten Days Eczema Gone Advert

Advert recounts a home remedy claiming eczema relief in ten days with a bath and Moones Emerald Oz antiseptic. Promises rapid itching relief and swift skin improvement, offered at nine cents to a quarter by Summers drugstores and others.

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Local business and church listing of names and addresses

A dense OCR fragment lists many individuals and organizations with street addresses and company names, including Ernest T. Laubscher J J Nix Henry Grote G E B Mite Suarly Ta F L Martin Mactin Tine Suppli Co Judge A L Matlock Ernest Broggi Thomas W Roberta Jr Charles A Zilker Brooks Hicks Dickson Bobbitt Lange Di Micka Bldg Cr 4801 George Hagelsteig Joe Ambersand Upton Mas N S Von Phul Fireproof Storage Co G W Brenner Mrs Mollie A Carpenter Perfertinn Potato Chipo Albert Scharl Prop Read Thomas A Troilo Community Market H C Rees Optical Co Kincs Dif 497 Feat Housing Street L A Schreiner Emitt Pugh Posh Deus Storrs Marshall Eskridge Kelley Maverick Co Wet Poplee and Colorado Birrele Woorlanngif New Sign Shop Toyland 1319 Hachheers M 4018 Jowdy Market Fines Meat Routh Avneenna 2000 Broatwar Sterling Printing Company J T Anderson Walchmaker and Jeweler 303 Naverro Bl Auto Parts Company Main Avenue Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Mo Ryted Dr C H Petry Mayor C M Chambers Dulling Printing Co Elm Strek Swenson Awning Co Calhoun Street Cravens Drilling ext Lamar Street Yellow Line Taxi Crockett Broadway Grove Broadway Southern Plating Co Fourth Street Volmer Electric Co North Bireat Majestic Radio Co A M Woods Co 320 A Plores Mimlon.

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