Confederate Monument Mystery Spurs Civic Playful Fix
A San Antonio note laments a misreading of a 1898 Confederate memorial atop Travis Park, mistaken for Theodore Roosevelt. The piece calls for a stonecutter to shave the statue’s mustache to prevent further confusion with the late president.
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Travis Park
Theodore Roosevelt
Ban Antonien
Roosevelt
Teddy
John
Confederats
Barnard FE. Bee
Daughters of the Confederacy
Eup Commission
Notarr
Texas Jailers To Receive 17000 From United States
United States Marshal Guy McNamad announced that state jailers are owed about 17000 in back pay for the quarter ending March 30. The sum includes 5703 for Hoxar County Jail and covers various counties and officials, with discharge and expenses to be settled promptly.
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Guy McNamad
United States
Texas
Mls
Whder
Martin
Scouw
White
Hoxar County
Jnl
Bre
Austin
del Pio
Peas
Marth
Engld Prax
Woen
McNammarn
Force Wien
Forgery Charges Loom After Bank Emploees Arrest
San Antonio Morris Plan bank officials Rex Lagan and Miss Megan Lee Carvel admitted forging notes in a broad scheme. An audit began to gauge shortages with estimates of up to ten thousand dollars in Carvels and four to five thousand in Lagans. Both were freed on $1000 bonds pending justice court complaints.
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San Antonio Morris Plea Bank
A. W. Horrst
Rex Lagan
Wine Street
Megan Lee Carvel
Berkshire Street
Lielos Finch
Ploch
Finch
Miss Carvel
Ike Logan
Tamils le Plove
Fisch
Engh
Finch Sale
Miss Carver
C. & McDonald
Berkwhite Avenue
Glenn Carver
Roylon Avenue
Logan
George R. Gillette
Cypress Street
B Fineh
San Antonio
Noles
Misa Carvel
Gan Antolilo
Justice Court
Minch
LeMore
Harbst
Mies Carvel
Headquaeters
Fron
District Naturnny
Maggie Lee Caryer
Dep
San Antonio Morris Plan Park
Tex Logan
Speech on Cuba and Roosevelt drawn from Santa Monica chatter
A fragmentary radio dialogue from Santa Monica mentions Roosevelt and Cuba with unclear accusations of threats and resistance. The speaker discusses alliances, contracts, and possible U S actions regarding Cuba and the Philippines in a tense political tone.
End of Prohibition Era as SA Offices Transfer Staff
After 13 years of enforcement efforts the San Antonio Prohibition offices close on Friday with agents discharged and others moved to the federal Division of Investigation. John C. McArdle and A D Pitt Gerald are not listed among new appointees as the division forms, Rennolds says. The upset bureau may operate independently of the Justice Department’s Bureau of Investigation but could share licensing duties.
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San Antonio
Division of Investigation
John C. McArdle
Saverel
A. D. Pitt Gerald
Division of Invastication
W.B Rennolds
Postoffice Vets May Attend Milwaukee Convention
Postal employes who are members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars may take paid absences for the first VFW convention in Milwaukee from August 27 to September 1. Each Postmaster will grant leaves individually. Hospital workers were advised not to join nine day unpaid furloughs, while one day sick leave remains with pay. Workers may still seek leave.
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Veterans of Fortiga
Wars
Milwaukee
Som Ananto Pricnytem Washieton
Alon
Washiieton
Aventia
Harlandale Lions Award Banner For Membership Growth
The Harlandale Lions received a banner from an international organization for the largest percentage increase in membership. Membership rose from 30 to 130, a about 333 percent gain, with the award presented at a recent international convention in St. Louis to a local club president.
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Mermane Wens Cn
Organtanstat
Representiria
St. Tiouly
Vy Ae
Jindandale Oly
San Antonio Restaurateurs Conform to NRA Code
San Antonio restaurant operators met with officials to outline how the NRA code will affect wages hours and prices. The code sets 54 hours for men 48 for women and pay at 25 cents per hour plus 25 cents for meals. Prices may rise 20 to 30 percent with some meals jumping 40 to 50 cents as wage costs increase. Local restaurants prepare to implement the code starting Monday while post office figures show growing NRA activity and pending issuances.
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San Antonio
National Recovery Administration
I. Oh. Berry
Texas
Tfe
Berry
NRA
Lucas Ane
Luncas
Theft Report Details Varied Property Stolen
A series of theft reports mention missing items from parked cars. Entries include Epsom salts needles powder and other articles from a vehicle on 1012 Orlima Street and other belongings from vehicles on Dawson and Nat street terraces. Named complainants include Russell Kastner and Diehl with losses noted in urban streets.
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Thetis
Pater
Garss
Orlima Street
Russell Kastner
Dawson
Preacher G A Angell Returns From Paisano Encampment
Pastor G Roy Angell of the First Baptist reports return from the Paisano Baptist encampment near Alpine with Dr George W Trueth of Dallas after a 10 day series. The gathering drew wide state attention with around 700 campers and meals provided free, funded by offerings totaling over 3000 dollars.
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G. Roy Angell
Alpine
George W. Trueth
Dallas
Angell Wi
Texas Canners Seek Freight Rate Revisions
Texas canners met at the St Anthonys hotel to discuss freight costs and other factors affecting business and national recovery. George Geyer of Gebhardt Chill Powder Co. cited Texas distance to markets and high freight rates as key issues while W P Golike of San Antonio and Austin chaired the session and plans to approach neighboring states under NRA guidelines.
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Texas
Csnmera Caer Agseeyeb Cue
Spulliam
George Geyer
Gebhardt
Geyer
St. An- Hany Hotel
Ongall Son
W. PF. Golike
San Antonio
Austin
NRA
San Antonio area seen key to repeal vote in Texas
Democratic leaders Maury Hughes of Dallas and John K. Weber of Bexar County predict a strong repeal show in the August 26 election. They expect a large turnout from San Antonio and Southwest Texas, with Dallas County also likely to back repeal. local patronage perks could be announced as rewards, while Washington eyes the outcome.
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Maury Hughes
Democratic Party
John K. Weber
Bexar County
San Antonio
Texas
Dallas
Chairan
Democratic Perty
Hughes Gald
Hughes
Bexar
San Antonia
Tie
San Antonians
Stiol
Bughes
Hey
Washington
Yeo Atttonio
Enguizance
Steffler Returns From Chicago Trip
Street Commissioner Paw E Steffler returns Friday from Cleveland and Chicago trips after attending the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago. He notes absence of Bryan C Quitir and discusses Texas relief measures and a proposed twenty million dollar relief fund.
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Paw E. Sttufler
Cleveland
Chicago
Nationa
Stet Ter
Steffler
Mittay
Bryat C. K. Quitir
Wisth Aja
Texas
Dassie
City Delays Tax Seizure Action Amid Emergency Order
City officials计划 postpone seizure of delinquent properties after Mayor Quin said the emergency ordinance would not be used immediately. The measure, passed January 26, aims to compel payment of about 200000 in 1831 taxes via suits in the fourth district court.
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C. J. Quin
Jane
Wis
T. 1 Cobus Jr
Winet Fourth District
Magiv Quin
Cobus
Civic Women for Aid Bonds and Prohibition Repeal Meeting
The Groster Gat Antonia Women's Civic Club met in the municipal auditorium to discuss endings of bonds and repeal efforts. Speakers included Mayor G. Quin, J. E King, Guy Bonham, Mrs. Alex Adams, Rosse Hauser, State Senator Ernest Fellbaum, and Mrs. F. Kolodzic.
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Texas
National Recovery
Groster Gat Antonia Women’s Civic Club
Thaveday Aflernoon
G. Quin
J. E King Guy Bonham
Alex Adams
Rosse Hauser
Ernest Fellbaum
F. 3. Kolodzic
Relief work in 0 A D otill 19 paralyzed by Austin relief
About 300 people waited at the San Antonio employment bureau on Dolorosa Street seeking help as relief disbursements and groceries were halted. The crowd, mostly Mexican, remained orderly while officials debated policy and possible resume of roster work by week’s end.
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A. Otill
Austin
AL W. Greene
Dolorosa
Ansono
Lawrence Westrook
Atte
Mr Austin
Greene
Vrnwd
Lough
Intint
Jabar
Stewie
Bexar
Dix
Burraw
Molyvente
Westbrook
Eerel Peleies
Immigration officials dismiss seven inspectors in Texas district
United States immigration office for the western district of Texas will drop seven employees on August 19. District director William A. Whalen announced the cuts, including five inspectors, a clerk, and a guard. Two discharged inspectors live in San Antonio, with others stationed at Engle Pass Zapata and nearby towns.
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Seve Ermploves
United States Emigration Office
Texas
Poyralls
Willam A. Whalen
San Antonio
C.K. Schafer
Netlsox
Whalen
Inne
Clark Ostrom
Engle Pass
Jeti Corbin
Zapata
Newusm
Thayer
Ay Anierii
Dove Hunter Fined in Justice Court
Arngid Erben of Pr raneo tond pleaded guilty to hunting doves out of season and was fined 21 dollars with coins. Justice John F Onley presided as AW Hilzfelder arrested him for violat ing bag limits. The opening dove season was set for September 1 and penalties warned for further violations.
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Arngid Erben
Prraneo Tond
Piday
Johm F Onley
Con
AW Hilzfelder
Hitzfelder Caid
Lunes
Work Starts on New Nurses' Home in City
Foundation work begins on the nurses home at Avenue Hospital. Associate architect Henry T. Rhetps named as designer. Plumbing and heating contract awarded to Beithiers for 2484 dollars. Leading contractor Bret Wiel to complete mid and exterior work, with accommodations planned for 40 nurses.
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Heliry T. Rhetps
Asociate Architeel
Beithiers
Bret Wiel
Ym Elruchize
Will
Highway Opening Celebration Planned for New Route
A section of the new Sogaran Highway No. g-A is slated for a celebratory opening. Officials from Boxir Aid Gudelupe, Onis Ene Rinost W, Goodman, Ont, and nearby counties will attend a ceremony at one Cloate nverk.
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Brittany
Goodman
Ont
Sinte Feskicos
Ernipeeh Neve
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