Brisbane visit to San Antonio praised by locals
The note recalls Arthcs Bris bane, late editor of The Light, and his 1933 San Antonio visit. On November 29, 1933, he toured Randolph Field with Brig. Gen. Danforth, predicted aviation advances, visited The Light plant, and placed a wreath at the Alamo. A banquet for him drew 400 civic leaders at the Gunter Hotel with H. H. Ochs presiding.
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the Light
Arthcs
Brisbane
San Antonio
Randolph
Randolph Field
Charles H. Danforth
Eyierd
Alamo
Tie
Coor
Texas
Gunter Hotel
H. H. Ochs
Chamber of Commerce
William MM, McIntosh
Lloyd George Wires Edward I Resent Attacks
Former British prime minister David Lloyd George cables King Edward to Kingston Jamaica defending the king amid attacks. He calls the treatment shabby and stupid and says he holds Edward in high esteem with loyal affection.
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Lloyd George
Edward
London
David Lloyd George
Edward VI
Duke of Windsor
Kingston
Jamaica
Brisbane Visits San Antonio and Praises Local Leaders
The Light outlines Brisbane arriving by rail at 6 20am with General Danforth and civic leaders greeting him. A following column lauds San Antonio as a growing city with skyscrapers and Texas spirit and urges visiting Randolph Field to see officers train youths to fly and defend the nation. The piece ends with praise for local leaders and a final nod, Next stop Los Angeles, after thirty…
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The
Light
Brisbane
Danforth
Army
San Antonio
Eae
Antonans—Brispany
the Alamo
Randolph Field
Randolph
Atlani
Los Angeles
Knickerbocker Returns to Texas After Foreign Reporting
H R Knickerbocker a longtime foreign correspondent for Internatio News Service heads back to his home in Texas for a brief rest. He has covered major world events including the Spanish Civil War and the war between Italy and Ethiopia, with postings across Europe.
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Dallas
CNS
H. R. Knickerbocker
Internatio News
Service
Texas Today
Knickerbocker
Biice
Texas
Italy
Europe
Newsboy Hurt in Car Crash Noted Writer Dies
A 13 year old newsboy George Flores on S Presa street was treated for a broken arm after a car driven by 27 year old Robert Langham knocked a telephone pole. The article then recounts several other injuries and deaths, including writer Arthur Brisbane whose death drew tributes from politicians and colleagues.
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George Flores
Leigh Street
Robert B. Green Hospital
Robert Langham
Nebraska
South Presa Street
Flores
Lasgzhum
Albert Walker
Aransas Avenue
Airon Wiler
Alamoad
Ropert B. Green. Hospital
Yule Eve Tragedy Claims Four Lives
Rockford dispatch reports a Christmas Eve auto crash killed four people and left a fifth near death in a Rockford hospital. Gerald L. Ness, his wife Clara 25, and their 4-year-old son from East Moline Alabama. Loretta Baulé 27 of Abilene Texas. Benny Baulé 30 known wrestler Ben Bolt suffered probable total injuries.
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Dee
INS
Gerald L. Ness
Clara
East Moline
Loretta Baulé
Abilene
Texas
Here
Rheba Crawford Opens Church After Blocking Pulpit
Rheba Crawford, once known as the Angel of Broadway, filed articles of incorporation in Sacramento for the International Interdenominational Church with her husband Ray Splivale and L. Charles Crawford as directors. The church will operate on a non profit basis.
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Los Angeles
Angelus Temple
Rheba Crawford
Angel of
Broadway
Sacramento
International Interdenominational Church
Miss Crawford
Ray Splivale
L. Charles Crawford
Prisoners Escape Five In Fayette County Jail Break
State and county officers began a Christmas hunt through Fayette County mountains for five prisoners who overpowered Jailer George Myles and escaped from the county jail. Myles reported the escape occurred as he delivered food to the cells late last night.
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Fayetteville
W. Va
Fix
Fayette County
Mounttains
George Myles
Myles
Money For Xmay Money For Xmay Obtain it on your automobile
Classified light ads offer help with financial difficulties by consulting firms listed in sections 46 to 48. The notice urges readers to seek assistance to secure money through autos, real estate, or personal notes.
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Fon
Christmas party for San Antonio newsboys at Guoter hotel
About 600 newsies who sell The Light The Express and Evening News enjoyed the fourth annual Christmas party at the Guoter hotel. E R Cuenter president of Pioneer Flour mills funded the event with turkey and all the trimmings. Nat Washer started the practice. Gifts candy and entertainment from an orchestra and dancers topped the program.
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Light
Express
Evening
Guoter
E.R. Cuenther
Pioneer Plour Mills
San Antonio
Nat Washer
Warning on stolen truckload of dangerous chemicals
Washington dispatch reports a thief stole a truckload of chemicals from a driver’s home. Meade Peebles of Rosslyn Chemical Company warned that the cylinders include chlorine gas and ammonia and warned of a possible explosion if mixed. The consigned chemicals were to a Baltimore plant.
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Washington
Dec
Meade Peebles
Rosslyn
Baltimore
Peebles
Christmas Dances and Orchestra Dates Around Town
City listings show Eddie Bradford Orchestra at Dance Macdena Friday night with 40 cent admission and a prize event. Ragtime Pals, La Tapatia, and Twin Palms host Christmas dances with varied cover charges. Fest Hall hosts December 26 with Arteb Oreh and Joy Hartman promoting a Rhythm Masters show. Twilight Blenders, Woodlawn Lake Cowboy Band, and Bill Laurie Swing Quartet appear with radio broadcaster ties and multiple venues through December 23 24 25 26.
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Eddie Bradford
Orch
Line Hall
New Seguin Hiway
Bram’s Hall
Frinite
Woodlawn Lake
Crash Probe Nearing Close in Braniff Flight Disaster
Dallas officials report the crash inquiry by Department of Commerce is nearing completion. Twenty witnesses have testified and company records are being reviewed. Funeral services were held for three victims. Sterling Perry and other bodies were to be sent to Michigan and Missouri locations.
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Department of Commerce
Braniff Airways
Sit
Washington
Sterling Perry
Hubert Duane
Grand Rapids
Mich
W.T. Chambers
Brownsville
Silence pays off for Groucho Marx in spat with Boasberg
Harpo finds the gag that silence pays off as Groucho Marx quips during a row with Al Boasberg yesterday. Boasberg shouts but Groucho suggests a brother who made a fortune by keeping his mouth shut.
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Harpo
Groucho
Marx
al Boasberg
Boasberg
Tisten
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