Quiet studious boy wins Edison prize honors
Antocio friends recall Will Boston of Seattle who, as a nine year old, showed a scientific bent and built a motion-picture device while attending St Mark's in Antonio. He later studied at Edison program and was praised as a very studious pupil with a strong interest in science and photography.
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Antocio
Will Boston
Seattle
Warb
Bos
Thomas A. Edison
Arthur Huston
Marka Eyisehpel
Founds
Ewartest
Edison
Sunday WANT AD Classified Section Reaches Citywide
The Big Light classified section reaches all wet readers in San Antonio with 45 000 homes in the city, aiming to connect with people who can afford to buy.
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San Antonio
Poe
Zeppelin airship progress noted with landing field setup
Graf Zeppelin prepares for landing at Gibraltar Aug 2 as troops and police line the field. A stowaway who boarded the airship is captured and faces authorities. the crew denounces the act as endangering passengers and ship.
Hearing On Chemigt Case Continues In Snook Jury
Proceedings focus on wig analysis of the girl Mamack as Prosecutor Chester outlines alleged premeditation. Witnesses describe the suspect driving to a remote edge of the city where the girl was attacked and killed, with evidence pointing to possible first degree murder.
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Lerec
John J. Chester Jr
Scuge
Corener J
Murphy
Nat Kuife
Chinia
Western Church Branch To Be Started Here Soon
A group from the Angelus temple in Los Angeles will arrive in San Antonio within days to establish a branch of the cult and build a temple. The former Antonia girl Miss Moore helped arrange the move and may accompany Aimee Semple McPherson on a Holy Land visit. Mrs McPherson may visit San Antonio to observe progress as meetings are planned, though a suitable hall is yet to be secured.
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S. A
Angelus Temple
Los Angeles
Calif
San Antopio
Les Ethel Moore
Aimee Semple McPhereon Colt
Wil
Ban Antonis
McPheraon
San Antona
Holy Land
Miss Moore
Abe
Holy Long
McPhereon
Donsin
Broore
Commission to Visit Leading U S and State Prisons
The central commission will tour prominent federal and state prisons in a three week to month plan. The itinerary will cover several penitentiaries and is to be announced today by the prison relations committee.
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Commission
U.S
Tgouston. Ang
Dance and concert notices loom in town listings
A jumble of venue names and acts appears, listing Saturday dances at Crescent Band Hall and Wedwig Hall, August 4 with the Bucharests and other orchestras. Also advertised are performances at Castroville, Feet Hall, and Majestic Jewelry shows with various bands and solo acts. The notices include hall names, dates, and prices, inviting attendees to evening dances and concerts.
Edison Scholar Winner Prefers Modest Career Path
Wilbur B. Huston, 19, son of Bishop Huston of Olympia, won the Edison scholarship among 40 youths. He plans chemical engineering at MIT, supports aviation electrification, and stresses not believing he can be Edison’s successor. He has not been a Boy Scout, never smoked, and favors marine biology readings.
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Wilbur B. Huston
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Thamas A. Edison
Arthur Haston
Olympia
Wash
Y. M. Ay
Jel
Lakeside School
Seattle
Ns One
Ron Fore
Young Huston to Radio Talk Tonight
Wilbert Huston of Health Wish wins the Edison contest will tell how it feels to be the brightest buy in the country. He will speak for five minutes at 8 p m central time from the New York studio of the National Broadcasting Company network.
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New York
Wilbert Huston
Heatth
Wish
Edison
National Broadcasting Company
Network
At & W
Cinek
Commans
Probe Killing by Ory Agent
Federal officers from Poteet and nearby city marshal arrived at a farm house where Chandier and others stayed. A rifle discharged during a confrontation, hitting Chandler on the porch as a pistol lay nearby. Chandier, his son and others described a shooting that killed Chandier’s father.
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United States
B. M. Siddall
Satirdoz
Stevens
R. Tait
Marhal
Poteet
Chandier
Stevena
Lott
Stevengy
Ronda
Serena
Alesens
Chandler
Atevena
Andrew Ankrom
Heizel
Prohibition Offiers
Ankrom
Carenn Chandler
W. EB. Chandler
Fern
Fala Alto
San Antonio
Pateet
Aneampr To & Knork
Ramaine
Tam Chandler
Del Rio Hosts Sheep and Goat Men Convention
George WW. Saunders heads to Del Rio after attending the Texas sheep and goat men convention where he invited the group to San Antonio for their next meeting. The piece notes locals like Judge Belcher and John Little recalling cattle trails and Frio County sheep history, with remarks on Herefords and regional fundraising.
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Harry Williams
George WW. Saunders
Old Train Drivers’ Association
del Rio
Aire
Saunders
San Antonio
Nat Wae
CG. Belcher
Trady
Borroum
John Dokk
John J. Dittle
Pearsall
GORE
Mr. Little
Ben Gilnan
John Dirkle
Frio County
Hack
Littte
John
Boerne
Johanie Little
Sanderson
Walker White
Meson
Walker
Mil Creek
Cant
J. W- White
Benenen
Jenen
Caltle
Inara
94 Hour Service Planned by Store TRAUMONT Ava
A Beane monting store announced a 94 hour service to run from Qa'clork Sundae morning until Monday morning. Workers prepared a plan to stay on site with mobile crews and a farm task. An incident occurred involving Tom Chandler and others leading to an explosion and injuries. Police and officials investigated as others tried to help.
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Traumont
Ava
Beane Monting
Corpus Christi Burial for Leahy After Texan Murder Trial
Funeral services proceed in Corpus Christi for Harry J. Leahy, executed for the torture murder of Dr. J. A. Ramsey. Despite a cattleman request to ship the body to Georgetown, relatives decide burial in Corpus Christi. Mrs. Ramsey seeks officers’ help to recover her husband’s jewelry rumored hidden in pickles near Mathis, Texas. She plans to consult Ranger Captain Frank Hamer regarding the alleged jewelry and its hiding places.
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Corpus Christi
Texan
Ave
Harry J. Leahy
Mantar
Leahy
Itve
Georgetown
Lethy
J. A. Ramsey
Corpus Chii
Peersons
Frank ‘Hamer
Hamer
Seattle as a Promised American City and University Life
The piece extols Seattle and Washington state for public education and the University of Washington, noting its nonsectarian stance, scenic surroundings, and substantial regional industries. It highlights the city’s population, climate, low infant mortality, housing costs, and the lumber and hydroelectric sectors while praising its growth and proximity to mountains and forests. It contrasts schools with church separation and urges readers to visit and remember Seattle’s opportunities.
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University of the State of Washington
Washington
Carol Dempster to Marry New York Banker
New York social notes state Carol Dempster has taken out a license to wed a New York banker. The ceremony is planned this month with a date likely near August 27.
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Carol Dempster
N.Y
New York
Corey Dempater
Matlon Pinkage Reiress
Tae Kedwin Ro Fareen
Matey
Ariel
Seritawe
Court Proceedings Involving Banking Commissioner and Foreclosure
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Jamet Shaw
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Eugene Mitchell
Justice OF the Peace Court
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J. F. Onian
J. Alterman
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Welsh Ancients Festival Draws Welshmen to Liverpool
Welshmen from around the world crowd Liverpool to attend the national sisteddfod at Heston Park starting Monday. Plans include welcoming a steamer with about 400 pilgrims from the United States. The event runs to six dawns with 00 cards competing for Prize Money totaling £2500.
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Liverpool
Sue
Heston Park
Arch Fraid
Athgols
Liverpool Land
United States
Chinese and Soviet Parley Held in Manchuria Border Area
The third parley between Chinese and Soviet representatives occurred Friday night at Manchuli in Manchuria. General N Melnikov of the Soviet canal forces at Haebin crossed the border to confer with Tar Yun Sheng the foreign affairs commissioner at Harbin.
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Manchuli
Manchuria
N. Melnikov
Haebin
Tar Yun- Sheng
Harbin
Negro Bandit Robs City Fireman in Narrow Quick-change
City firefighter J J Denach on Vanama Street was approached by a Negro bandit who relieved him of 47 dollars at gunpoint after driving his car into a garage. A search spanned the night as investigators sought the suspect and tied to a likely motive involving a larger score on Mr Yantis.
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Frei Mortis
Presidia
Rio Grande
Marfa
Orer
Ova ii
Brocketville
Cureton
State Supreme Cout
Chile
J. J. Denach
Vanama Street
Peach
Oresch Wis
Tie Sister
Negra Sade bin
Yantis
Alex Xantia
Flames Destroy 2 Story Building of Lumber Company
A two story blockstone building of the Datta Lumber company in Dallas Aur was destroyed by fire. Thousands watched as flames and smoke damaged two adjacent structures including a hotel. Loss estimates were not immediately available.
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Dallas
Tobacco Heart as Death Cause Shocks County.
Tam Shelton, 65, dies here on August 3 from a tobacco related heart condition. Local health officials say the medical pronouncement cites tobacco use as the probable cause, marking the first reported case of this nature in Henderson County.
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Malakofa
Feter
Tam Shelton
I¢ Wan
Hendereon
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