Christmas Spirit Shines Across San Antonio
City wide observance spreads Christmas cheer through church services and home festivities. Thousands receive food baskets and toys as churches, clubs, and charities mobilize to help the needy. Nat Waaber hosts newsboys dinner. Elks deliver gifts to orphans. charity groups tally baskets and Empty Stockings drive aids hundreds of children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
San
Banda Juavenil de
St Peter's
St. Joseph's
Home of the Good Shepherd
Christmas Cheer Association
Sen Antoniane
Salvation Army
Murder trials clash in Cleveland old courthouse
Inside the Wingy portals of Cleveland’s old courthouse two high profile murder cases proceed simultaneously. William H. McGannon, 50, municipal court chief, fights a second degree murder charge for the shooting of Harold C. Kary. Nearby, George Losteiner, 35, a bank robber and killer of Patrolman Patrick J. Gaffney, is convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Yfleveland
Ohi
Cleveland
William HW. McGannon
Harold C. Kary
McGannon
George “Jiggs
Lostziner
Bedford
Ohio
Patrick J. Gaffney
McGennon
Benehere
Losteiner
Fire damages Glidden Company buildings in Memphis
A late Friday blaze in Memphis Tennessee destroyed fire foral safeg towns and warehouse of the Glidden Company of Nevada. Adjoining stores suffered damage and three firemen were injured. The Goodwyn Institute building housing the Memphis branch of the Federal Reserve Bank was threatened as other adjoining property burned. Public utilities and local commerce faced disruption while investigators sought the fire’s undetermined origin with losses estimated near two hundred thousand dollars.
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Memphis
Tenn
Glidden Company
Mievelaya
Phe Joss
Goodwyn Institute
Federal Reserve Bank
Mexican lands in jail after cashing forged bank check
A Mexican youth cashed a forged $7,500 check at Frost National Bank in San Antonio causing authorities to arrest him within 36 hours. He was held in Bexar County Jail with $7,200 recovered upon capture in Del Rio. An affidavit by bank cashier L L Lentz charges felony theft. additional affidavits will accuse forgery and passing a forged instrument. Sheriff Ammon relayed telegraphic tips leading to the arrest.
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Bexar County
Frost National Bank
del Tio
Tex
L. L. Lentz
Tobin
Justice
Fisk
Vic
Monterey
Church Watch Night at Alamo Heights Methodist Church
An old time watch night service will be held at Alamo Heights Methodist Church Broadway and Pere avenue on Friday night December 31 from 7 30 to 8 pm The Young People's Upward League will present a literary and musical program from 7 80 to Y p m All college students home for the holidays will be guests of honor The Ladies Society will serve refreshments Readings and annual reports by church departments will announce plans for the new year P M Coleman represents the Sunday school Miss Norma fliers the Mp north League Mrs F W Hopkins and Mrs M St Stuffmeyer lead the Indies society and Rev A Iwann Townsley head the church officers The Junior Tease will report third time su perintendent Mrs CL JT Sedjewick leads the pan as noted.
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Alamo Heights Methodist Church
Broadway
Pere Avenue
Young People's Upward League
Ladies’ Society
Ehttred
P.M. Coleman
Escape During Fire Shuts Inmates From Topeka Ward
Topeka police and hospital staff chased the district for hours after a blaze in a ward building set inmates at Liberty State Hospital fleeing. Six inmates escaped, one captured overnight. Forty patients evacuated safely as six bedridden residents were carried out through flames. Two parents suffered smoke exposure but recovered. Damage estimated at 10000 dollars.
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Topeka
Kan
Terry
Gifts for Prisoners Bring Christmas Cheer to Inmates
About Beventy prisoners in the city unit received Christmas remembrances Thursday afternoon from the Women's City committee and local church groups. Fruits, dressings, and other provisions were delivered to inmates, with baskets of treats and dainties distributed by the Meruntial Baptist church unit, aided by local sponsors including Cinderella Shoe Store, Gharanta Shoe Company, SHH, Kress Company, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint
Rts
Peyues Meruntial Baptist Churei
Sieuth Chow
Daintin, ‘the Women's City Committee
Lanaiphoveagiagh
Einie
Gynde Fy Dashe Benthe Tre
Woilf & Agsry
Cinderella Shoe Store
Gharanta Shoe Company
SHH
Kress Company
Five Eighth Corps Area Officers Made Eligible for General Staff
An order released Friday afternoon by Col. Thomas H. Slavens, chief of staff, lists five Eighth Corps Area officers as eligible for the general staff. The names include Cal Lytle Brown, Col. Rider Indwin, Col. Charles J. Syuoudy, and others, with fourteen additional officers already eligible or rotated from the staff.
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Eighth Corps
Thomas TH. Slavens
Ybufl
Cal. Lytle Brown
Rider Indwin
Cal Meapedy Ad
Marker
Charles J. Syuoudy
Army officer roster adds 250 regulars to general staff
Lieut. Col. Daniel Van Voorhis leads the list of cavalry officers with 250 regular army officers on the new general staff. Major general Joseph J. Dickman and Ames G. Harbord head the general officers, with Brigadier Generals Hanson Ely Hinds Howze Meltne and others named. The compilation includes officers from the National Guard and Reserve Corps, noting Maj. J. Watt Page and Capt. David R. Nelson among guards and reserves, and Maj. George Wythe now in Constantinople listed as reserve.
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Daniel van Voorhis
Eighth Corps
William M.fassett
Thomas 'H. Slavens
Wilosh St. Wilgard
Leon B. Kramer
H. B. Myers
George M. Stussell
Herbert M. White
Joseph J. Dickman
Ames G. Harbord
Craig
Hanson E. Ely
Ernest. Hinds
Robert L. Howze
James N. Meltne
National Guard
Maj
J. Watt Page
Fort Sant Houston
Washington
David R. Nelson
Aylor
Lex
George Wythe
Weatherford
Constantinople
Profit Too Great
Washington reports that Secretary Laker on Friday disputed claims that recent coal purchases yielded an $8,000,000 profit for dealers on army contracts. He declined to state how extensive the contracts were, noting that War Department prices at the time hindered timely coal contracts and later shortages forced higher purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Laker
Senate
Calder
War Department
Baker
Department
Coolidge Goes Home for Christmas at Northampton
Governor Coolidge Vice President elect will spend Christmas Day quietly with his family in Northampton. He left Friday for his hometown after a brief trip, and Mrs Coolidge will prepare the dinner for the family of four.
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Boston
Sailors Prepare Holiday Sail Along Galveston's Waterfront
Galveston Christmas Day plan calls for the Sart Cling spirit to sail away along the waterfront tomorrow for the first time since the prewar era. Under a pending agreement no steamship offices will be open, and none of the crew aboard the ships will perform nonessential work. Shipboard dignitaries, shore leave, vaudeville and boxing bouts are planned on the various vessels despite the halt in normal operations.
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Galveston
Fox
Pendenin
Sells 436 ships and ships totals rise after bond issue
Washington reports that 436 ships totaling 157124 deadweight tons were sold late Friday night by the shipping board. Since July 15 the bond was issued, further increases in deadweight tonnage through vessels added 0 704 deadweight tons, bringing total figures to 57455.
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Washington
Dee
Chippine Board
Fire near Ardmore destroys leading business houses
Ardmore Oba reports an early fire that destroyed four leading business houses in Wirt county west of Keen. Loss estimated from 70,0 to 100,000 dollars as firefighters drained water mains and allowed the blaze to burn out.
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Ardmore
Oba
Dettom
Fittery
Wirt
Heentydes
Kein Tethin
Elton
Prospectus of Diverse Church Services in Buena Vista Area
A compilation lists Baptist and Christian churches in Buena Vista and nearby streets with pastors and service times. It notes Sunday School, morning and evening sermons, and midweek meetings across Prospect Hill, First Congregational, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, and Presbyterian congregations, plus a detailed but partially garbled set of service notes and events.
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First Congregational Church
South Presa
Circlitia
Christmas Hard Times In Germany This Year
George Witre reports from Berlin that Christmas brings little cheer to most Germans. Prices are sky high, geese cost 48 marks a pound, and flour and sugar are hard to obtain. Crowds look downcast. beggars and unemployment rise. American relief societies try to help, but funds are insufficient to reach many of the tenfold increase in the poor since before the war.
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George Witre
San Antonio Light
Chicago Daily News
Chicago Daily News 4
Foreign Services
Berlin
Dee
United States
Lanta Claus
Dier
Germany
Kaiserin
Imperial Court
Diamonds and Checks Recovered After Fort Sam Houston Incident
Military police at Fort Sam Houston recovered certified checks totaling 4728.20 and diamonds valued at 2500 after arresting four soldiers. Lieut. Irvin and Sgt. Maloukis hold suspects in custody. Jewelry ownership unclear. soldiers admit theft but withhold origins. Missing jewelry details not available at station.
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John Irvin
Maloukis
Miliary Police
Koldiers
Fort Sam Houston
Harriet OG
Smith
Avenun
Mes
Seattle
Jiukey
Washington
Bat
Perseuters
Moter ‘Transpect
Old Time Southern Christos at Travelers Hotel Event
Guests at the Travelers Hotel enjoyed an Old Time Southern Christos with a stringed orchestra and a hotel negro quartet. Charles Waust hosted, music featured Mammy and other tunes, gifts were handed out, and guests received cigars, candy, fruit, nuts, and cakes amid holiday cheer.
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Travelers Hotel
Charles N. Waust
Ainger
Intersts Are Same between Obregon and United States
President Obregon of Mexico says interests of the United States and Mexico are aligned and that the talks will proceed with steady, practical progress. He notes that a few sharp critics voice opposition but urges calm, lawful measures as the conference continues in Mexico City.
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Douglas
Artz
Obregon
Mexing
United States
Mexicoo
México City
Wa Tn King
Thagloy
Ning
Antoher
Ohregan
Christmas in London Amid Poverty Looms Over Nation
London faced a grim Christmas as unemployment swelled across Ireland and the kingdom. About ten million people were without work, with luxury West End celebrations contrasted by visible hardship. Street musicians and war veterans in mask-like disguises joined the stark scene, while many planned only practical gifts.
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London
United Kingdom
West End
Ireland
Jand
Piccadilly
Hardy Gurdies
Aearlee
Boy is Given Arms for Christmas Delight
Chicago, Dec 25 Henry Weigmann a 12 year old armless boy received a Christmas gift of arms. Though born without arms he learned to draw and care for himself using his chin. An operation earlier helped but now the arms allow him to sign and dress himself. His sponsors paid $475 for the set which his aunt expects will let him achieve his dream of being an artist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry Weigmanon
Henry
Santa Visits Europe Aids Hunger in War-Torn Lands
Chicago reports a European Relief Council statement praising US generosity for Hoover's appeal to aid children in Europe. It notes the $33,000,000 goal and 100 centers in Central and Eastern Europe, with plans to provide milk, bread, meat, soup, and produce to the starving in Vienna Prague and beyond.
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Chicago
United States
Norbert Hoover
Europe
Santa Claus
Hungary
Germany
Wolland
Austria
Czechoslovakia
European
European Relief Council
Whart
Wasrope
Viers
Vienna
Fremont
Free Christmas marriage licenses honor five couples
The county clerk offered free licenses to the first five couples applying Christmas morning. Among them were Princess J Var nan and Mrs Zula Varnan, recently divorced, who applied as the fourth couple. Other recipients included M Riley Wyatt and Helen Louise Seholz, Salvador BR Ortiz and Caroline Vriedman, and Erwin D Ward with Emma Hug Barnett. A fifth couple listed as Jowdy’s Fish and Meat Market provided a curious entry.
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J. Varnan
Zula
Varnan
Jack Burke
Mmarringe
Varun
Varnen
M. Riley Wyatt
Helen Louise Seholz
Salvador BR. Ortiz
Caroline Vriedman
Erwin D. Ward
Emma Hug Barnett
Mines suspend operations amid falling silver prices in Mexico
In San Tos Potosi region Mexico, Santa Maria de Indux Minis and related mines halt extensive activities. Santa Ana Tay Poplyiina Dolores and Charens mining circuits report potential resume if oil and tel supplies are secured, despite low silver prices.
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San Tos Potosi
Mexico
Dee
Santa Maria de
Appeal Upheld In Western Paving Case At San Antonio
In Austin on December 23 the supreme court refused a writ of error in the Emilie Keller vs. Western Paving Co. case from Bexar County. The court affirmed lower court judgments finding the paving certificate valid under city charter provisions and rejected challenges that the act unlawfully delegated legislative power to city inhabitants. The ruling sustains the city's paving assessment amid constitutional questions.
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Austin
Tex
San Antonio
Emilie Keller
Western Paving Company
Bexar County
Sane
Sibels Ander
TER
Supreme Court
Uhat
Anite
BUILD ELECTRIC PLANT TO supply Del Rio power
Del Rio Texas plans a new electric plant using water power from Kelley ranch, about 80 miles away. The project aims to be ready for operation by April 1, 1X, with Highland power guidance and provisional capacity to supply the city’s needs.
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del Rio
Tex
Del
Ord
Marapany
Ort
Kelley Ranch
Pramefork
Icliy
Dinner is cheaper a Washington Christmas dinner cost
A Washington report on Christmas dinner costs shows vegetable prices much lower than last year. Potatoes average about 10.5 per 100 pounds in city markets, cabbages shrink to about 3.85 per 100 pounds, onions range from 5 to 6 cents per 100 pounds, and apples run near 5 to 5. The Agriculture Department notes the drop is due to lower production costs including fertilizer and seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Kedlig
REDS ARE REMEMBERED INmates to share IWO aid at Leavenworth
A $1200 donation from the Industrial Workers of the World in Chicago funds Christmas gifts for 60 inmates at the Leavenworth federal penitentiary. Each will receive a $20 Christmas mornging, plus fruit baskets and game for inmates identified as coalitional prisoners, distributed by the YWCA welfare tongue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
A. Yo Andeeson
Federal Penitentiary
Industrial Workers of the World
Chicage
Idilaun
YT. W. OW
Sol West 67 Dies at Home After Thirty Years in City
Sol West a 67 year old cattleman died at his residence 422 Pershing avenue at 6 am Saturday. A Tennessee native long in San Antonio and Texas he was a longtime Masonic and Knights Templar member with ties to the Old Trail Drivers association. He leaves a widow two sons a daughter and three grandchildren. Funeral Sunday 2:30 pm from the residence with Knights Templar conduct and burial in Alamo Masonic cemetery.
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Sol West
Pershing Avenue
Tennessee
San Antonio
Texas
Mr. West
Jackson County
Alamo Lodge
A. F P
A. M
Burleson
Royal Arch Masons
San Antonio Commandery
Knights Templars
BV. 0
A. P. Ward
George W. West Sr
H. B. Shiner
C. I. Bristow
Margaret and
Mary West
A. P. Ward Jr
Knights Semplars
First Baptist Church
Dev. S. Wittinmg
Lyterment
Alamo Lode
J. M. Kennett
L. Ward
Adolf Herff
Charles Schreiner
Herbert Kokernot
John W. Kokernot
J. M. Kincaid
Claude Keerat
Albert Steves
Se. W
George Sauer
John Kloeker
Ti. J. Hart
Keightsemplors
Ute Masonic Cemetery
Obituary for Miss Vernon King from North Carolina
Miss Vernon King, 24, died Friday night at 7 o clock at a local hospital. A native of North Carolina, she had been in San Antonio for a month. The body is held at the Hagg and McCollum parlors awaiting funeral arrangements until relatives arrive from Dallas. Undertakers Lac Qui and McCollum. Ambulance service available at all hours.
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Vernon King
Fovat
North Carolina
Sant Antonio
Hagg & McCollumy
Dallas
Several People Hurt In Friday Traffic Accidents
Multiple drivers and pedestrians were injured Friday in a series of traffic crashes across the city. Victims include Angel Orosen and Mary, with others treated at Fort San Houston base hospital and local ambulance crews.
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Angel Orosen
South Mores Street
Robert J. Green
Tampico
N Ecident
Verdinand — Mavtounn
Meersehedt
William Gheeyina
ATI South
No. 0
Camp Travis
West Commerce Aml Slimary
Silke Pnt
Dais Himore
Hen Pit
M. Stape
Herkshire Avonue
Fort San Houston
Edward Long
Catherine
Carlisles Street
Imor J. Schubert
Iremount
Cay Travis
Mast Houston
Ste Mary's
OUEB
Yyler
Wwe
Jug
Messi
Poko
West Koming
North Plorey Streets
Bath Eara
Gus Pompa
Larredo Street
Mins Sophia Smith
Carson Atreat
Austin Street
Fortuna Rocha
Jhimes Street
EL Pago Street
Tie
Anton Malejos
Jor
FAS
Avenue
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Southern Pacific
Dallas & Ft Worth
Jackson
Helle Wariey
Fort
United States Senate
John Sharp Wil ' Mame
Cmouthern Pacific
Dallas & Fe
Underwood
Marshall
Alamo Heights
Kansas Asylum
Tronatey
Coolidge
Sway
Galeveston Water Front
U. S
Santo Domingo Tours
South America
Buenos Aires
Montevideo
Uruguay
Francisco Henrhyneg
Santo Domino
Eat
Atel
Annerianny
Lary
Oklahoma
Tate
Prospectul Baptist
Buena Vista
San Jacinto
BE. C McDonald
Soralny
Silo Dom
South Sida
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Chunederasi
West
Houston
Benjamin Beas
Holy Communion
St. Mark’s
Travis Park
Philip Kemp
Cherga
Blain Capers
A. Mt
Grace English Tringetical Lutheran Church
Fifth Street
Patt F. Klein
Luther League
Ajama
Atima Nant Wickerstrente
Fla
Wlilte
Randey Echawl
Pérmon
Epworth Tettye Giten
Alamo Rights Methodist Church
Broadwase
Tron Avenues
Sundar
Nestor
A Inmen
Woa Om
Pr. Sonn
Fien- Hav School
Mittman Creat Tiee
Mandenadi
Paetar
Ann Dav
Hriatlin Enderver
Tania
James Mc Tad
Phrivtraay
Fath Street
Aid Avenue
Arthur Beha
Ralhia
Bondayv
Leela
Santee Peewlenn
Rutterk Uehrles ii
Mactine Werineeday & Op. Om Et
Hindness
M. Cogley
Mime National Tank
Taredy
We. P. Hobby
Alabamt
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahom
Toa
Mr. Cayley
To & GN
Mexico City
Military
WUEST
England
Santa
Near East
Jowdy’s Fish and Meat Market
South Alamo Street
Maryland
Eagle Mail
New Tall
Eve
Mrs. Milburn
Joanen
Culebra Hall
Federal Material, Fuel and Supply Company, Cr. Git
B.C. Trevino
Police Department
Central Headquarters
Keene
Casino Hall
Meade
Commerce
Alara Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
Kirkwood & Wharton
Crockett
Open Shar Plumbing Coy Inc
Travis
Christma Moon
Gall Charity
Aepaniza
Idlewilde
Ady
Martinez
Willett
Mumerous
Kmuvora
Ideal Orchestra
Cr. Tow
Witlett
Amuse
Kadva
A-Bar Plumbing Co
Canilley
Stohart Schmidt
Schutze
Rayis Amc
Cadv
Jacal Company “Beng
del Tech
Department of Agribatture
Alehed
Jonny
Lac Qui Agy
McCollum
Ick Ambulance Service
Cre WU Tady
Roselawn
Crockett 1688
Strong, Ark
Victoria
Strong
Caalier
A. T. Chassberg
Lme
Waldebove
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