Senator-elect Smith to face opposition for McKinley seat
Washington December 16. Senator-elect Frank J. Smith of Illinois will meet firm opposition if he seeks the Senate seat left by the death of William McKinley. Friends in the Senate urge him not to accept the appointment to avoid a protracted fight over campaign expenditures during the short session. Smith intends to present his views on the controversy before the Senate.
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Washington, D. C
Frank J. Smith Ofllinois
Congress
Senate
William &. McKinley
Smith
Senator-elect Smith to fill McKinley seat in Illinois
Frank J. Smith, newly elected U S senator, appointed to complete the unexpired term of the late William B. McKinley and will travel to the capitol in a few days. Governor Small named Colonel Smith amid Republican pressure to deter accepting the position.
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Shicago
Frank J. Smith
United States
Illinois
William B. McKinley
Capitol
Small
Colonel Smith
Chicago Herald and Examiner
State Commerce Commission
Move Started to Bar Senator elect
A resolution to block Frank GL. Smith from taking his seat as senator from Illinois was introduced in Washington D C on December 18 by Senator Ashurst, Dew iperat, Arizona. The measure seeks to bar the seating of the senator-elect amid ongoing contention over qualification and eligibility.
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Washington, D. C
Frank GL. Smith
Ilindis
Ashurst
Dewiperat
Arizone
Sugar Cane Market Shows Mixed Pricing Shifts in San Antonio
The San Antonio wholesale vegetable market saw a steady pace with white Havana sugar cane reclassified as off season and listed non-seasonal. Sweet peppers edged higher at 7 1/4 cents per pound and 1.25 to 1.50 per bushel. Spinach fell from 45 to 30 cents per bushel while poultry demand remained fair and unchanged.
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San Antonio
Havana
R. T. Pruttt
Pruitt. Comminision Company
M. G. Gugenhrim
Gugenhalm-Goldsmith Company
A. A. Snyder
Snyder Produce Company
Local Produce Prices From Bolzel Markets
Farmer prices show wide variety across vegetables and poultry. Major items include squash at 3.50 per bushel, potatoes 2.75, beets 0.35 per dozen, wax beans 2.75 per bushel, green beans 0.40 per bushel, cabbage 2.25 per 100 pounds, asparagus 1.50 per dozen, spinach 0.30 per bushel, and poultry at 10 cents per pound for roosters, 40 cents for turkeys, 16 cents for hens, and 18 to 25 cents for pryers.
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Bolezalé
Prisoners Moved for Jail Repairs in Besar County
Warden Tom Donoghue announced prisoners in Besar County jail were moved to the third floor on Thursday for the first time since renovation began months ago. He said a monthly inmate search would proceed as planned.
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Besar Cemnty
Tom Donoghue
Weather forecast for Texas and San Antonio area
Weather update notes mild overnight with near cold Thursday night around 34 degrees in East Texas. Friday shows fair, warmer conditions with light to moderate easterly winds along the coast and frost risks in southeast portions. West Texas forecasts fair tonight and warmer Friday with southern areas warmer. slight regional wind shifts noted.
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San Antonio
East
Texas
Texsa
Linsouth
Weather notes for tourists across major cities
Fragmented report summarizes temperatures for several cities including Kansas City New York Washington and Chicago with high and low readings and brief wind directions. Mentions light precipitation and general clear conditions with westerly winds varying in velocity.
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Rature
Pawn
Towent
Kansans
New York
Temperatura
Waehbueton
Temperstite Tx
Lewesh
Ciang Wits
Chiengoy
Thrift Campaign Endorsed by Mutual Deposit and Loan Boss
Prominent S. A. labor leader W. L Hoefgen endorses a thrift drive sponsored by Mutual Deposit and Loan association. He touts a “world bank” for new depositors and urges saving to improve the world.
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Mutual Deposit and Loan Ass’n
World Bank
Labor Leader Endorses Thrift Campaign For Workers
San Antonio residents pile into a five day thrift drive led by Maina Deposit and Lawn association. W L Hoefgen and A J Moon urge workers to save regularly, offering a world bank token and 50 cents with each new account of at least 50 cents. The plan aims to bolster financial security and mental well being through steady deposits in trusted institutions.
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San Antonio
Maina Deposit and Lawn Association
Broadway
San
World Bank
Hoepgen
W. L. Hoefgen
Board of Education
Hoefgen
Supreme Court Proceedings In Austin Deluge Of Appeals
The Supreme Court in Austin heard various writs of error grants and refusals, with cases from Ellis, Navarro, Tarrant, Dallas, and Harris counties. Rehearing denials, mandamus actions, and motions to advance or dismiss were decided or submitted.
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Supreme Court Austin
Supreme Court
W. J. Rutledge Jr
James M. Lemond
Ellis County Levee Improvement District No. 5
Enliv County
Lara A. Chipley
Morton J. Smith
Lulvhock
Bath Teanut Company of Texas
Dave Pinson
Comanche
Eldorado Independent School District
Joe Tisdale
Schleicher
A. A. Lawler
City of
W. Alexanderstux
BH. L. Waggoman
Tarrant
Laura J. Palmer
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Travir
Henry Rumbo
Myrtle Rambo
Ellis Dameg McCord Company
Citizens Hotel
Comany
C. AR. Jones
W. T. Munros
Corican
Warehours Company
Northriver Insurance Company
Navarra
I Grace Et al
Psaaretss Saglige Company
Harris, G
F. Alt Rt J. Contets
Western Rvice Company
Emma Grigsby
Taisy Hick
Vanar
C. le Anders
J. W. Johnson
Hutt
Oilmen's Reciprocal Association
Galveston
G. H
Manuel Rodriguez
Company
Amerimpgs
Wichita
Supreme Court of Reports of the
Commission of Appeals
Don Slocomb
Canteron Independent School District
Milam
J. Mansfield Construction Company
EB. B. Gorshnest
Court of Cirit Appeals
Turner and Laytom, Inc
H. Shackelford
Eastland
Cc. A Jones
Thief Steals Rifle From Hunter's Car
Police report says a hunter left his new rifle in an automobile at 506 West Agarita Avenue while he briefly conducted business. A thief took the gun during that short absence.
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Schnabel
West
Agarita Avenue
Thirst
Turing
Christmas Fireworks and Holiday Dance At Randera Road
Texas largest retail dealers advertise a Christmas carnival with fireworks including Roman Candles and Sky Rockets plus a pair of dances at Tabor Temple and Midway venue. Performers include Merrymakers and Midnites Syncopators with prizes, favors, and a Sunday dance by De Luxe. Local addresses listed.
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Texas
George Keene
So. Flores
Military Plaza
Vwe- Jotes
Randera Road
Sat
Saita
Legion Auxiliary Opens Office in Aztec Building
Christmas headquarters of the American Legion auxiliary have been opened in the Aztec building. Commander Jack Burke announced Thursday that the auxiliary is receiving articles to be wrapped in holiday boxes for distribution to ex servicemen in hospitals. Several hundred boxes have already been prepared.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Aztec
Jack &. Burke
Panama Congress Gets U S Treaty
Panama President Chri has submitted to congress the new treaty between Panama and the United States. The accompanying message gave no special recommendations. The treaty was referred to a commission from each of the nine provinces, expected to report within ten days. Amendment or modification can cause rejection of public pacts negotiated by the executive.
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Panama
Chisri
Congress
United States
Christmas night school program in San Antonio noted speakers
Principal speakers include H. H. Ochs of Wolff and Marx, and Marshall Johnston of the San Antonio public schools. L. W. Vox will give a brief address. Readings and speeches by night school students directed by Mrs. Ethel West. A combined senior school orchestra will perform. Enrolment for the 1927 term opens during the Christmas holidays, with certificates awarded publicly after the term. Night school work gains official recognition.
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H. H. Ochs
Wolff and Marx Company
Marshall Johnston
San Antonio
Main Avenue
L. W. Vox
Ethel West
Otto Zoeller
Fox
Seize British Ship in Rum Running Case Off Georgia
The British schooner Fannie BE. Prescott has been seized off the Georgia coast and forfeiture proceedings will be taken against her on charges of rum running, announced today by the Department of Justice.
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Intersuional News Service
Washington
Fannie BE. Prescott
Georgia
Department of Justice
Complex Radio Concert Night Described Across Stations
A fragmentary listing outlines a December 16 concert night with multiple radio stations and performances. It mentions Santa Choirs, organ music, orchestras, singers, and varied programs across WOC, WOW, WWd, WMAQ, KYW, WLW, and many others with time blocks around 2:00 and 5:00 PM, plus references to books, scraps, and talk.
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Wow
Santa Chine
Farvy Fine
Vraen
Oimier
Weatier
Kyw
Uncie Boh
Orchowsrd
L. Olymypian
Uncle Walt. Com
Amuaie
Wetster Dua
Santy Chie
Was
Tas Ban
Turut
WSAL
Wiws
WNO
Armance
Aiudin
Robere LB Green Hospital to Hold Annual Christmas Dance
Green Hospital will hold its annual Christmas dance on December 29, announced by Mrs. Martha F. Roberson, superintendent. The note also mentions injuries at the Robere LB Green hospital and a poultry guide in Southwest Texas' daily classified ads.
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Texas
Jumbo Footsore on Return Home
Ottawa dispatch describes the injured elephant Jumbo Footsore returning toward Ottawa after a long journey. Plans to relocate Diamond the renegade elephant to Ottawa were discussed, with military armories abandoned and the elephant housed in a Richmond garage. The animal was believed to reach Ottawa around 2 PM.
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Jumbo Footsore
Ottawa
Kan
Battery Wo Armory
Richmond
Bole Tourney Meeting Set for Texas Open Plans
A meeting of the golf committee chaired by I J Clegg is scheduled for Friday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss plans for the sixth annual Texas Open championship tournament to be held January 27 28 and 29. Fred Herndon publicity secretary announced that all major golfers except Walter Hagen will attend. The committee will pick the championship course. About 125 San Antonio golfers are noted for the golf pilgrimage with January 26 as the arrival day.
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I. J. Clegg
To Clark
Chamber of Commerce i
Fred Jerndon
Walter Hagen
Herndon
San Antonio
Mally Offers Pruning Courses for Orchard Demonstrations
Mally, the Bexar county agent, will lead a series of pruning demonstrations at the Hoffman orchard in Interset on Monday at 10. The gathering aims to recruit orchardists from the district and promises practical lessons. The note mentions a large Texas-based dealer in exhibition ties and says fireworks will be delivered free to eligible patrons at a corner location near Flores and Military Plaza.
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W. Mally
Bexar County
Hoffman
Interset
Mally
Cexas
Pireworks
Flores & Military Plaza
Crockett Hol
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de Luxe
Legion Auxiliary
Aztec Building
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Pat H. Green
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A. J. Kunz
Temple Harrison
C. J. Layne
Max Schoepfer
H.H. Maness
F. W. Vickers
W. B. Johnson
H.E. “Cy” Hurst
Dionesio Campa
J. W. Penland
L. H. Whitley
J. H. Gill
J. G. Sarrant
HUTH
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W. M. Ratcliff Pres
Union Securities Co
Fritz Reuter
Ford Dealers
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Pix Angels
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Sommers - Wagners Light Drag
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