Readers recall Mark Twain tale and Rev Talmage clash
The piece recalls Twain's Captain Stormfield story and the controversy around Rev. Talmage, noting satire on his Social Dynasty and the era's politics. It lampoons Washington's temptations and church figures while lamenting that Talmage died too soon.
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Davis
Pleca
Dewite ‘Talmage
Mark ‘Twain
Captain Stormfield
Mark Twain
Heaven
Brooklyn
Apraham
Abraham
Talmage
Protest May Pact Building Delay at San Antonio Schools
The San Antonio school building program faces delay after board president R. Menefee and attorney Lamarr Svellgson claim a contractor refused to provide material prices hindering bids. The board ponders WPA work supervision and estimates for Irving and Harris Junior schools, while J. Dickey remains the awarded contractor for the Fahool f project.
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San Antonio
prn+ Brat
Washington
Menefee
Dickey
Collor Tigh
Sits. C. B. Whitehead
Fort Worth
Te Pwa
Whitehead
Thesday
Dwn Tree
Irving and Harris
Paul Scho
Air Corps Training Staff Changes At Randolph And Kelly Field
Air corps instructors at Randolph and Kelly Field prepare to depart as four of six teachers in the training unit take leave. Maj John K Cannon director of training plans to move to a new post. Capt Diane Gatney and Maj L A Daylen also scheduled for reassignment.
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Air Corps
Mexwell Field
Alcouma
Air’ Corps Tactical School
John K. Cannon
WE Cenler
Randolph Field
Pans
Ana
Diane Gattney
Puvewit Aviation Ab
Kelly Geld
L.A. Daylen
Kelly Helde
Kelly Field
A.B. Bhes
J. Ferris
Kelly Weld
H. W. Forenson
Ran Hwphfield
Alaska Pride and Political Talk in FMRBANKS Aug
A fragmented early text from Alaska discusses national pride, aviation, and population. Mentions 30 000 white residents and 70 planes in winter, references Eddonton and Beattleep, compares Alaska to Canada, and notes the 1867 Louisiana Purchase. Mentions Seward and Manhat Tate Island with vague critique.
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Fmrbanks
Alaska
Aug
U.S
Eddonton
Canafia
Arctic
Beattleep
Louisiana Purchase
Seward
Manhattate Island
Postoffice Roof Memory Stone Carvings Reused
Fragmentary OCR describes the old San Antonio post office workman installing a roof memorial or feature. Tiles from the roof were sold to H A McNew the contractor. Ralph Cameron the architect of the new post office is mentioned. Carved wood pieces were given to doors of an old federal telek courtroom.
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Taf
Old
San Antonio
Postoffice Fan Neer Irmavrd
Worthitsttay Ag
H. A. McNew
Ralph Cameron
Hotel Greeters to Hold Annual Picnic
The local Greeters of America chapter will host an annual picnic and barbecue on Thursday afternoon in the Bandera hills, about 29 miles from the city. Sheldon Hudson chairs the entertainment committee with Bindley and G. French in charge of arrangements.
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Chapter of Greeters of America
Bandera Hills
Sheldon Hudson
Bindley
G. French
Huntington Mayor and Editor Bangs in Jail for Utilities Feud
In Huntington Indiana, Mayor and Daily Huntington News editor Glare W. Bangs marks fourteenth week in county jail after May 8 commitment by Circuit Judge David P. Smith. He led attempts to transfer electric power control to city owned utilities, triggering a temporary restraining order and a court fight over municipal ownership and pricing, with Bangs directing city business from prison and facing public scrutiny in a dispute tied to power rates and local governance.
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Huntington
Ynd
W. K. Bangs
Huitington
Huntington Mews Today
Huntigton County
David PF. Smith
Fort Wayne
Bangstine
Eity
Edthor Bangs
Dudge
Bangs
Danga
Hunnington
Panec
Northern Indtana Puier Company
India
Ncar O
Tan Brick
Muntington College
NIFC
Noblesville
White River
Tippecanoe
Lafayette
Aras
Wabath
Terre Mauser
Huminyan
Pars Wayne
Utility Corporation
Fork Wenner
Laecanyiaien
Botl Bangs
Northern Indiana, Fowey Company
Furlee Sumner Kenner
Humes
Alien Deportation Hearings Highlight Immigration Conviction
Judge R J McMillan sentences Roberta Rivers after illegal entry and attempted reentry, warning she could receive a year and a day at Leavenworth if she returns. Ramon Zaragosa, with prior jail time, faces suspended terms and potential deportation implications. Local officials and a parade of names and charges fill the page as authorities outline penalties and reservations.
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R.J. McMillan
United States
Roberta Rivers
McMillan
LaTuna Penitentiary
Judge McMillan
Leavenworth
Ramon K. Zaragosa
Io Puna
Southwest Texas Football Officials Meet in Houston
The annual Southwest Texas Foot Officials association meet is set for August 1 and September 4 in Houston with Morrison in charge and Harry Vince serving as association president.
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Houston
Tava
Fexas
Touston
Morrison
Dhai Motes
Harry
K of P Leader Departs After Address
Toh Wi Birdwell of Mineral is noted as chancellor of the Knights of Pythias. he left following an address before a general meeting. Game details include Cv Moubte and Caldwell on bases, Griffin and Shealy contributing, with Feust time listed as 2345.
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Suestay
Bie
Lwane
Antonie Lodgt
Knights of Pythias
Nist
Griffin
S Raua Tad Jesing
Tikka Ommires
Pate
Feust
City Archery Meet September T held by San Antonio Club
The first official city archery championship will be held on September 1 at the San Antonio Archery Club. Elbert Wheeler, president, urged participation and outlined event plans.
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San Antonio
New Orleans Jet Blue Jays Blank Houston Bearkats 27–0
In Fort Smith Arkansas on August 14 the New Orleans Jet Blue Jays defeated the Houston Bearkats 27 to 0 to reach the finals of the sixth region American Legion junior baseball tournament. Charley Tank’s Refending Champions face Tulsa Worlds of Oklahoma in the championship. Tulsa received a bye. El Dorado entry was disqualified for ineligible players.
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Fort Smith
Ark
New Orleans
Blue Jays
Houston Bearkats
Texas
Seaton
Joe Childress
Texats
Charley Tank
Tulsa Worlds
Gklwhona
Tulsa
Inventor touts electric locomotive with magnetic coils
A rural Texas inventor demonstrations a small magnetic coil powered locomotive claimed to boost efficiency up to 50 percent. The device uses magnetized coils along the wheel axles to create a magnetic field that reduces friction and increases power. The demonstration, overseen by J Tar and crew, showed the car moving under its own power and then stopping when the switch was pressed.
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Joho Tar
Laie Street
Kad
Ewing and Lutkin
Angelina County Company
Aghorack
Aly
Lim
Earl
Ser
Bad
Tine
Reversal in Appeal over O'Brien and Anand damages
The Fourth Court of Civ Appeals reversed a prior ruling granting Paul O'Brien $180,000 in damages from Dan and Joe Sullivan and others in a malicious prosecution suit stemming from allegations tied to embezzlement and theft. The case involves extensive indictments, settlements, and claims about bank employments and conspiratorial acts.
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Paul O'Brien
D. 7
Jon C. Sullivan
D. Sullivan Vot Company
Civ Appeals
O’brien
Teat Jomc
Dan J. Sullivan
Dan Sullivin Sr
Hisleo
Peter O'Brien
O. Sack
Livan
Vallee
O'Briens
O'Brien
Frederick Stevens
Fireman Dismissed for Intoxication in City
O. B. Pom city fireman was dismissed from the service by the fire and police civil board after a trial on Tuesday for intoxication while off duty. The civil service board, chaired by Robert Michael, with members Shrives Jacob Rahish and Frank Bushick, heard the case. The city detective George Hinmann’s separate charge of absence without pay was postponed Thursday afternoon.
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O. B. Pom
Fie
Police Civil Board
Ehoon
Pauli
Robert
Michael
Civil Siece Board
Jacob Rahish
Frank Bushick
George
Hinmann
Iraye
Examinations Scheduled for Beauty Culture Students
Examinations for beauty culture students will be held by the state board of hairdressers and cosmetologists at 4 meeting in the Gunter hotel Tuesday. The two day exam period will use application blanks obtainable from the state board of cosmetology Ws Littlefield building Austin. Members listed include Taye Stewart, BLA Howstan, B. Ll Neal, and Mrs Mary Dodson, secretary.
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Gunter Hotel
State Board of Cosmetology
Littlefield Uulding
Austin
Taye Stewart
Bla. Howstan
B. Ll Neal
Mary Dodson
Secretars
Transfer Notice for Infantry Officer Martin Bass
Martin Bass of the Ninth Infantry has been reassigned to the Eighth Area Offices for duty with the general staff. He previously served in the Ninth during a period of reassignment and has been on duty with the gas plans division at Week Headquarters.
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Pirst Bient
Martin Bass
Ninth Manor
Cusps Week
Rental ad highlights furnished rooms and properties
An old classified rental listing advertises furnished rooms and homes with weekly rents and addresses across San Antonio. It urges landlords to obtain tenants quickly via the newspaper’s light classified ads and directs readers to contact nearby Broadway and Friday markets for more complete listings.
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Elaiendar AW
Teinman
Riddee
Hunter
San Antonio
San Antinio
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