Around Zz and Plaza eDOCBy Jeff Davis
Fragmented OCR text recounts wandering conversational fragments and mentions Brackenridge park and a Sanction and a Sinclair Ot corporation along the Orinoco river in Venezuela. A young man Haynes is described as a radio technician and Kin Sanction in idle parky operates a nitrate instrument.
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Plaza
Jeff Davis
Brackenridge Park
Geel Hayssee
Broddwey
Vom
Sinclair Ot Corporation
Orinoco River
Venezuela
South America
Questionable Experiments on Earth Using Dynamite and Sound
A fragmented reminiscence describes a group testing earth vibrations with dynamite spots, using seismographs radio gear and cameras to calculate sound wave travel times and elastic factors. It mentions Bob Valentine, a float houseboat life, a dangerous tropical disease, and improvised remedies amid disorder and danger.
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Carin
Cadet cross country flight ends with bizarre invoicing error
At Kelly Field officials review a flem on a field cadet cross country flight. A cadet ditched near a country town and phoned for help. He then allegedly obtained gasoline and charged a filling station, plus a cafe, with four bit June invoices, prompting upset among air corps officials.
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Kelly Field
Fler
Air Corps
Hollywood producer Kahn in city for production conference
Flouard C. Kahn of Hollywood, veteran Western producer, visits the city for a production conference with Ruvk Amusement Entecurises officials serving as distributors. He has 14 years in the industry and recent projects include Com pania de Capistrano and The Secret Menace starring Glen Tyron and Virginia Brown Faire.
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Flouard C. Kahn
Hollywood
Prisoner Aiding Escape Charged Over Blades Plot
Sheriff links six inch hacksaw blades and tainted packages to Joe Escobar’s escape plan at Bexar County jail. Diaz charged with aiding and abetting, with connections traced to deliveries via San Matcos and Leal streets. Evidence ties blade package to Escobar’s confinement area and a Chinese engraver’s address.
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Justice of the Peace J. FP. Onion
Andrew M. Diaz
Steven
Joe Escobar
Thomas Manovar
Court of Criminal Appeals
Mies Senger
Escobar
Armando Sanchez
San Matcos
Leal
Dies
Diag
Four in Hospital After Auto Injuries in City
Four patients were taken to Roger B. Green hospital’s emergency ward after separate traffic incidents Friday. Florencio Talamentes, 67, of 112 Lembruno Street, was struck near his home. A. Dryman, 26, of the Twelfth Discration squadron Brooksfield, injured in a collision on South Santa Rose Avenue. Mike Lothringer, 103 Hot Wells Boulevard, knocked down at Hot Wells Boulevard and South Presa Street. J. C. Mayes, 29, of 109 Omaha Street, struck on Sowk Presa Street. Police say.
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Roger B. Green Hospital
Florencio Talamentes
Lembruno Street
A. ©. Dryman
Hot Wells Boulevard
South Presa Street
J.C. Mayes
Omaha Street
Sowk Presa Street
Radio Station Sued in Insurance Case
FRANKFORT Ky April 20 The Insurance department said WFIW Hopkinsville was not licensed as an insurance agency and had not stopped accepting applications. The suit, filed to prohibit renewed applications, was ordered to be filled at Hopkinsville.
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Frankfort
WFIW
Hopkinsville
Nf Penal Protective Insurance Association
Kansas City
Aittorney Generals Department
Small Eye on Governorship in Texas Nomination
Austin April 20 Senator Clint C Small of Amarilla said today he plans to announce for the Democratic nomination for governor of Texas if Governor Sterling decides not to seek a second term. Small indicated he would move quickly once Sterling made a decision.
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Small
Austin
Clint C. Small
Amarilla
Enveror
Texas
H. 3
Sterling
Senntor Small
Plang Nod
Dallas Youth Polige Seek Pat Eckles
Dallas April 29. Police are investigating a missing youth, Pat Eckles, who failed to return home from school on Monday afternoon. Authorities say Timor Liattin began a trip for California.
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Polige
Dallas
20 foot Hole Found Under Main Street
Detroit officials reported a 20 foot deep hole under Woodward Avenue near Kirby Avenue after pavement sank. Traffic was diverted while workers excavated beneath the street, finding a large void able to accommodate a street car. Suspected erosion from a leaking sewer pipe and sand-filled dirt were blamed for the collapse.
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Main Street
Detroit
Automouve
Opposition to McNary foreign sales plan voiced
Herbert L Bodman president of the New York Produce Exchange telegraphed to the Senate Agriculture Committee in Washington that he Opposes the McNary resolution for foreign sales of farm board wheat and cotton He says the plan would commit 100000000 of Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds to finance sales and would be a grave injustice to American grain merchants who pay taxes while supporting jobs.
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Washington, D. C
McNary
Senate Agriculture Committee
Herbert L. Bodman
New York Produce Exchange
Reconstruction Corporation
Thomas Democrat
Oklahoma
Hodman
United States
School Honors Descendants of Sam Houston
Bowierade school hosted a history program Friday afternoon to honor descendants of Sam Houston. Nettie Houston Dringnurst, daughter of Gen Sam Houston, crowned queen of history by Hawie School Children with principal Miss Sarah King noting the event.
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Bowierade School
Prortam
Nettie Houston Dringnurst
Sam Houston
Nettie Bush
Nettie Tush
Alamo Heighla School
Mark Twain
Della Donecker
Isabel Jackson
Review Postponed for San Antonio Senior School Units
Inclement weather has delayed the annual review of RT, OC, TC units in San Antonio senior schools. The event now tentatively set for 2 pm Saturday May 7, will be staged at Techheld under Lt Col Garry 6, Admns, rehired, professor of military bal iance and tactics.
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R.C
T.C
Youth Debating Prize Won by San Antonio Student
A. Youth Wins Prize in Debating Will Crows Morris of San Antonio, a middle school student at the University of Teens, won the Fe. J. Lurner Stark Intercollegiate debate contest in Austin. He will represent with one debater from Kansas University and one from Missouri University in a series of debates nationwide.
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Will Crows Morris
San Antonio
Iaw
University of Teens
Fe. J. Lulner Stark
Austin
Kansas University
Missouri University
United States
State Taxpayers Association of Texas Plans 9th District Meet
State Taxpayers Association of Texas will hold its ninth state meeting in the Thirty-seventh District court room starting 10 a.m. Saturday with Hon. D. M. Jones of Dallas presiding. The executive committee of seven will report on county organization work and reforms include abolishing the fee system consolidating offices and implementing a graduated income tax. Nearly half of qualified voters in counties are pledged to support legislators favoring these subgenomy tax reforms, with representation expected from San Antonio Fort Worth Dallas and Houston among others.
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State Taxpayers’ Association of Texas
Johin
Organica
D. M. Jones
Dallas
W. J. Bailey
Port Worth
5. M. Milner
Texas
Blaza Hotel
Jones
Texas Lawne
Gen Antonio
Milk Bottles Hospitalized Victims in Mishap
Two women were treated at Robert By Green hospital after a fall involving milk bottles. Victims include Ido Ca Manche, 5, of 414 South Maghdad Street, and Mabel Thigpen, 22, of 115 Brown Street. A seventh grader Jann Mares, 7, of 501 South Concho Street, was beaten by an unidentified man. Dorothy Dowleen, 12, of 508 North Olive Street, was struck by a dog. Rudy Cortez, 304 Angelu Sheet, injured when he fell on a doorstoop.
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Malik
Robert By Green Hospital
Ido Camanche
South Maghdad
Mabel Thigpen
Brown Street
Jann Mares
South Concho Street
Dorothy Dowleen
North Olive Street
Rudy Cortez
Angelu
Scientific Society to Host Round Table in San Antonio
The Scientific Society will hold a round table discussion on The Biological Influence on Modern Life at the Stevens Building in San Antonio next Tuesday evening. Avery B. Cushing, secretary, will read the discussion.
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Scientific Society
San Antonio
Stevens Bwiding
Avery B. Cushing
Parole Practice Condemned by Cleveland Association
Cleveland leaders condemn parole rules allowing convicts to leave their states of conviction. The Cleveland Association for Criminal Justice calls the practice harmful and urges reform.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Association For Criminal Justice
J V Fourmy Texas Publisher Dies at 49
J V Fourmy co founder of Morrison and Fourny Directory Company and publisher of city directories in Texas has died at Houston age 49 after two months illness. He helped shape the state’s elite listings and directed prominent city guides.
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Houston
T—J.oy Fourmy
The
Morrison and Fourny Directory Company
Texas
Tony
Bron Nl
Second Fire of Week Destroys S A Restaurant Owner
A second fire of the week ravaged A B Burt’s restaurant at 208 East Cinch Avenue, waking owner Burt as flames spread through the innrant and into nearby businesses. Firemen battled smoky vents and a fuelled roof fire, with damage confined to metal chutes and minor structural effects. Local witness Mrs Tobin reported the blaze as flames lapped the block while hotel areas saw smoke reports.
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A. B. Burt
Burt
Finmen Cenckling
Ae Tobin
Rensos Street
Poblend
Tsa
Amin
Pinea Hotel
Geenan
Ned
Homer
Alloh
Reserve Bank Funds Fall Slightly From Last Year
Resources of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas including the San Antonio branch totaled 1,256,000 for the week ending Friday, up 529,000 from the prior year. Cash and securities rose to 49,686,000, up 78,000 from last week and 1,617,000 from 1931. Total resources 53,917,000, down 1,086,000 from the preceding week and 813,000 from the corresponding week in 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vederal Reserve Bank of Dallas
San Antonio Belk
Rikce and Securities
Children to Hear Story Tellers at Carnegie Library
Miss Mildred Kaymore will tell stories at the children's hour at Carnegie Library at 3 p.m. Saturday. Announcement states Mrs. Hasty Waltz and Ehe Gacvin will also tell tales at San Pedro Park, and Roosevelt Park branch library locations.
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Mildred Kaymore
Carnegie Library
Hasty Waltz
San Pedro Park
Gacvin
Roosevelt. Park Branch Library
Hidalgo county fields 67 candidates for primaries
In Hidalgo county the Democratic and Good Government primaries draw 67 candidates in July with winds of campaign activity. The Republican county convention is forthcoming, adding to the political stir in the region.
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Mcaliren
Texas
Hidalgo County
Cuero Firemen to Attend State Convention
Cuero Texas April 29 The Cuero fire department will send Walter Wagner, Clifan Weber, and Tom Kenedy as delegates to the state firemen convention in Austin.
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Cuero
Texas
Walter Wagner
Clflan Weber
Tom Kenedy
Austin
Wheat Import Tax Rushes Berlin Markets
Berlin, Geenjany April 29. Government rushes wheat import tax to cover short food supply. Authorities report reduced grain shipments and plan to restrict mills. About 20 mills no longer permitted to grind imported wheat as 18 mills remain active for distribution.
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Berlin
Geenjany
Uso
Arbitration board limits Brockton shoeworkers wage cut
The state board of conciliation and arbitration in Boston ruled a 10 percent wage cut for Brockton shoe workers. The decision sets a minimum weekly rate of 14.40 dollars, rejecting a larger reduction and confirming an earlier 15 percent cut discussed by employees and manufacturers.
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Boston
State Board of Conedialion
Dows & Dewalon
Brock Tom
Brockton Stvéral Qeeks
Thieves Have Busy Night Across City
Police reports list a string of thefts: $30 in clothing at 22 Blum Street. $300 of drugs stolen from Baker and Palmer drug store, 728 East Houston Street. a wagon, a sail, and two bushels of corn taken from Frank Williams of Longham, Texas. twelve pounds of bacon stolen from Jan Garela, 820 Somerset Road. a shotgun from J. J. Moore, 306 South New Dramela Avenue. two mink coats stolen from Mrs. J S McNull, 618 West Russell Place. a sample case of buttons taken from Beatrice McGre of Dallas. fixtures from a vacant house at 201 South Gevers Street. $130 worth of flushing stolen from Joe McElroy, 123 Dawson Street. six chickens stolen from La W. Gax, 326 Peck Avenue. a garden hose from Tran Wehnine of B. Neal, policeman, at 124? Waverly Avenue. $55 clothing stolen from Mrs. Mary Weils, 1426 North Mackbeny Street. several musical instruments reported stolen from the Wavermen’s Inn, GOB 1-2 East Commerce Street. pennies scales stolen on Solocind Street. and F. M. Pfohler, 1227 Drexel, robbed of 10 chickens.
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Ida Kerman
Baker and Palmer Drug Store
East
Houston Street
Frank Williams
Longham
Texas
Jan Garela
Somerset Rand
J. J. Moore
South New Dramela Avenue
J. 5
McNull
West Russell Place
Beatrice McGre
Dallas
South Gevers Street
Joe McElroy
Dawson Street
la W. Gax
Peck Avenir
Sidion Tran Wehnine
B. Neal
Paliceman
Waverly Avenue
Mary Weils
North
Mackbeny Street
Wavermen
Commo
Educator Invited to Rapidan Camp
An educator connected to Pasadena and Mabel priae wlanm and Sehalmnic of the Exceution was invited by President Hoover to attend a Rapidan Camp event. The invitation appears linked to technology and California interests, highlighting the president’s outreach to a longtime associate.
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Rapidan Camp
Washington
Ing
Minka
Pasidena
Jonth
Mabel Priae
Enact
California
Techialogy
Hoover
Te. Medicina Hall Enbiet
MiNkan
Highland Park Playgrounds Offer Active Programs
Highland Park playground hosts a series of productions led by Mrs Corbint Marthi and the Inunmned Friday. Eight plays are listed with helpers from Radianephrey and Baston Stax, including a Nemo minstrel show on Friday night. May dates span 4, 25, 27, and 28 with works by Langfellow and other organizers. Children such as Verry Roemer Maxine Foster Elsa Huerin Jewell Miller are named among the participants.
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Highland Park Playgrounds
Corbint Marthi
Radianhehaprey
Prinz Dossind
Tim
Maxine Foster
Smeile Langley
Elsa Huerin
Jewell Miller
Haly Harwood
Bobby Kingston
George Blndsor
Gene Gauss
Mal’ Gatherine Caldwell
Bobby Alves
Patricia Bubella
Bonnie Evleen Luthy
Garni Mali
Retiring Vet Honored After Forty Years Service
Retiring Master Bat Beant Wil Tester received a farewell dinner after ending 40 years in active duty. He served 22 years with the regiment and fought in World War I, earning the Croix de Guerre from France. Present at the ceremony were regimental leaders and officers who awarded him an electric clock and a silver coffer.
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Bat Beant Wil Tester
Ides Wie
Bergice Company
Uhase
Gul
A. T. Oyenshjer
J. W. Boyd
John Lynch
Harry ‘Coap
Rrelmenin
Elrctric
Umn
Ttt
Fisheries Association elects officers at Galveston
San Antonio fish dealer A. Man W. Beyette will be secretary treasurer of the Texas Fisheries association organized this week at Galveston. W. B. Siring of Aust is president and S. F. Jackann of Hoekport is vice president. The group aims at conservation of fish and safer handling of seafood.
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Fisheries Group
A. Man
W. BR. Beyette
San Antonio
Texas Fisheries Association
Galveston
Beyette
W. B. Siring
Aust
S.F. Jackann
Hoekport
Detectives Seize Man and Recover Loot
Detectives seized a man and recovered stolen items, including a large amount of clothing and effects, believed to be taken from Miss Thelma Williams. The suspect was taken into custody as investigators prepared charges.
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Inna
Misa Thelma Williams
Martiner
Miss Williams
Summer Inn
Martinez Club Presents The Machines Chile Comedy Play
The Martinez Club plans a staged comedy titled The Machines at the Uhyeo net theater on Saturday evening. Community youth will participate with a dance number as part of the program, with officers set to greet attendees at the depot and on the platform.
City Finance Plan Offers Zoo Admission Fee Change
A compromise plan will be offered Friday by the San Antonio Zoological Board to fund Brackenridge Zoo. It proposes charging 10 cents admission five days a week with two free days, ensuring $50,000 for running costs and directing excess to zoo improvements and purchases. Some directors warn kept animals may struggle if revenue drops below costs.
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Antonio
Zoological Board
Spaizars
Jacob Rubtola
Brackenridge
Mack Wold
C. M. Chambers
Martin 2
Crimmins
Zoological Bond
Ceria
Plu
Jash Mear
Grimmlls
Kidnap Suspect to Be Returned to US
James R. Page announces Marilu Depew charged with the kidnapping of Mrs. Nell Donnelly will be secretly returned to Kansas City from Johannesburg South Africa where he is held as a deserter from the steamship City at New York. The money remittance is required to remove its deserter, and the company is cooperating with the prosecutor.
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Ikangas City
James R. Page
Marilu Depew
Nell Donnelly
Kansas City
Johannesburg
South Africa
City
New York
Ian la
Page
Proxtoulor
San Antonian Chosen Leader of Texas U. Glee Clubs
The San Antonian Latin man leads the University of Texas mens and womens glee clubs, entering his fifth consecutive year as director. He oversees the complete repertoire, selects the club, and trains soloists for performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cgnbert EB. Fehramia
Ser An Fonia
Nantindusky
Texas University
Taxed to death if the wealth tax passes
A frustrated letter from Hollywood criticizes a proposed wealth tax raising rates to 45 percent on income over 1 000 600. The writer questions why high earners pay the same as those with mid incomes and urges broad sweeping changes to equity, arguing owners would gain if only profits were taxed.
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Hollywood
Calif
Ane
America
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Alzikes Inn
Win Sella
Hngher
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Borden Mure
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Dire
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J. V. Fourmy
S. A
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