Record Building Permits Break Daily City Total
In San Antonio the city issued a record total of building permits in one day, with the large Bell Telephone Co building at Martin Street earmarked at 1.401 million dollars to start January 1. Other notable approvals included a 170000 school building on ReGondo Boulevard and Colonil Avenue, a 175000 remodel of the Princess Theatre on Hudston Street, and a 125000 warehouse at 13 North Meridina Street.
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San Antono
Charica Wineham
Llarsday
Bell ‘Telephone Company
Martin Street
Nudlitariany
Seahey Mirepract Warehouse Company
North Merdina Street
Howerton Funeral Held at Kenedy
The Howerton funeral was held in Kenedy for 114 Weiresteet resident Mawor tan born in Arkansas who spent most of life there. The service was led by Kam Antonin after 14 months of illness. Present were Mrs Elizabeth Hawerton of Kumer and two relatives in San Antonio.
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Vaneroge
Mawortan
Weiresteet
Kenedy
Gowerton
Arkanssa
Din
Tiunge
Kam Antonin
Hir Willow
Miizabeth Hawerton
Af Kumer
Hwo Sau
Girl Shot While Talking to Friend in Columbus Mississippi
In Columbus Mississippi a girl talking with Edward Whittick, 19, was shot when his pistol discharged. Veatrice Davis, 19, died from the gunshot at the scene. The incident occurred near the town, with witnesses noting the accidental nature of the discharge.
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Columbus
Veatrice Davis
Edward Whittick
Anship
Commission Report On Beverly Attlls House Fire
A letter from Mr. Mouver explains appointment of a Washington fire department commission to investigate the Beverly Attlls fire. The panel found a fire due to poor maintenance and urged no extinguishing actions. the house had already collapsed. The writer notes the commission was his first to deliver a report and hints at future reviews of commissions.
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Beverly Atlls
Evre
Still Found Near Spring Still Found Near Spring
Report from Salt Tare City on December 2 describes a dry weather incident with a makeshift still uncovered near a spring. Authorities say the contraption connected to a pipeline stretched about a mile and a half through a garden hose.
Divorced Wife of Writer Found Dead in Chicago
Tennessee-born sculptress Chirano Anderson, ex-wife of writer Sherwood Anderson, was found dead in her Sherwood neighborhood residence on the near north side. She was 42.
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Chicago
Tennessee Mitchell Anderson
Sherwood Anderson
Artists
Coast Guard confrontation ends with sinking boat incident
A Coast Guard chase on the Niagara river led to a confrontation with a smuggling boat off Canduan waters. One man, Ruzenc F. Downes Jr, was wounded and later died. another man disappeared. The incident is under scrutiny by the Treasury and district attorneys with Coast Guard authorities asserting authority to stop vessels in American waters.
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Warlington
DLO
Rinse Flonor Jr
Seymour Lawman
Tronsurs
Lowman
W Kovernment
Viawner
Christos Das
Lbp
Guncelamen
Praccodt Wier Socliun
Ston Nng
Keane
Bremire Flere
Walt
Seerainey
Tilo
Innit
New York
Tawman
Coast Guard
Casundlan
Niagary
Leach
Canduan
Truffyle Coast Guard
Eye
Ruzenc F. Downes Jr
Stiles
Batfaly
Che
Ineal
Keelion
Three Japanese Officers Visit Kelly Field During Frigate Event
A partly readable wartime dispatch notes three Japanese naval officers who visited Kelly Field on a Friday. the text lists officers with partial names and ranks, and mentions a war deputy. The fragmentary report lacks clear outcomes or dates.
Negro Arrested for Murder of Three
In Knoxville on December 27 a 25 year old African American servant is arrested on a warrant charging him with killing his employer Dr. Jones wife and her nephew at their home on Christmas Day. Authorities say a $600 reward had been offered for information leading to the suspect’s arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Harris
George Lat TA
Tareis
Former Navy Flier to Marry Writer
A naval veteran and a writer announce their engagement. The groom is identified as a former Navy flyer, and the bride is described as a writer. The notice lists wedding plans in Tinwt, To, with February or January dates uncertain due to OCR errors.
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Navy
Cardinal Gasparri Resigns as Secretary of State
The Vatican reports Cardinal Gasparri considered stepping down as secretary of state amid the papacy. Cardinal Pacelli will assume duties and take over the role at year’s start, moving into Gasparri’s official residence at Oppio hill in the first week of January 1944.
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Vatican
Gasyiest
Bape
Ming
Gasparri
Oppio Hill
Cardinal Pacelli
Paril
Cardinal Gasparri
WaGern
Dani Cy
Night Auction Case Returns Before Mayor
The mayor again considers an audit of a night auction case. Officials discuss whether the permit issued in the South Craik sale was valid and if it expired, with the mayor noting the permit was brief and might be renewed.
Ordination of 31 year old Deacon Edward Waray Dh
Edward Waray Dh, a former prodigy, has been ordained as a deacon at age 31. He speaks seven languages fluently and is noted for his linguistic ability and early scholarly promise.
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Edward Ocho Waraydh
Labyrinth Of Monster Discovered In Crete According To Report
Athens reports the discovery of the famous laboratory like labyrinth of the Minotaur in Crete. Austrian archaeologist D Allert Markevitis describes how a worker noticing cigarette smoke drifting downward led explorers to uncover intricate passages and ancient wonders long lost since history began.
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Lalyenan Serrder
Athens
Mona Plea Reta Ted
Lie Minotaur
Crete
Phestuh
D. Allert Markevitis
Dr. Markevitis
Thp
Alamo Life Insurance Increases Capital Stock
San Antonio based Alamo Life Insurance doubles capital from 150 000 to 340 000 with Graham Puri as president and Harry Mogera elected chairman. Attorney General approves the rise while the company, five and one half years old, reports 11 million dollars of business on the books. Dowdell cites 1920s optimism and recent events as a catalyst.
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San Attonyo
Eniniroty
Alamo Life Insuranes Company
Graham Puri
Fri- Lys
Harry Mogera
Tulxu
San Adtunia
SION
Attorneysgenera
Dowdell Enid
York
Dorell
Prohibition Agents Impersonators Hold Up Drivers
A couple posing as prohibition agents targeted motorists Friday in a strike that led to police search efforts. The pair, identified as Bre Delae and Simallawa wife, claimed to be agents and directed victims to stop at a curb before fleeing in a claimed automobile. Capt. Vert Miller noted no actual Prohibition agents were involved and that the suspects did not own the described vehicle.
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Prohibition
Prohibition Forens
Feidar
Haloo
North Alama
Afr
Small
Propagandist Is Sought by Mexico
An employment notice seeks a propagandist for Mexico City operations. The ad requests capable personnel and hints at government action.
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Mexico My
Citt, Dee
Moxten
United States tax refunds reach up to 25 million dollars
The U S treasury announced broad refunds to corporations and individuals including John D Rockefeller Carnegie Steel Mary Pickford and Guggenheim with many refunds of 4000 or more across states. San Antonio examples list Alvine Proving and other firms plus individuals with varying amounts. January 1 is near and a sales pitch for classified ads ends the item.
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Washington
Tire
United States Treasury
Jobn Y. Stockefeller
Carnegie Steel Company
Mary Pickford
Hackefaller
Miss Pickford
Carnesie Company
Willia, Wel- Nom
Astor Trust
Daniel Guggenheim
New York
Barwait
San Antonio
Texas
Alvine Proving Company
Dorothy G. Sollun
Rilward J. Holland
Monard
McFarlain
Stella Cauk Maver
Cat
M Wy Noglesy
Oneer Git and Refining Company
St. Marinton
R. W. Rus- 5
Cure Claims 84 Diseases Fraud Charge Shocks Officials
A Chicago man Joseph Soveda advertised a machine claimed to cure 84 diseases from writer's cramp to pneumonia and smallpox. The Federal Trade Commission ordered him to stop after investigators found the device emitted no genuine therapeutic rays and relied on ineffective stimulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volver Ie
U. S
Origlet Rity Proress
Cape
Aviators Seek US Fliers in Siberia by Three Nations
In icy northeast Siberia aviators from three nations search for missing U.S. fliers. A Russian plane travels from Moscow toward Cane Siberia near Wielhion and Bor Ind as authorities offer a $1000 reward for information aiding the search.
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U.S
Siberia
Dee
Carl Ben Hillson
Arctite Hyer
Marl Storland
Novemer
Northcastern
Moscow
Cane
Wielhion
Bor- Ind
Povernment
North Cape
Fire Destroys Plant and Printing Office in Laredo Street Blaze
A fire at 824 Roosevelt Avenue and nearby storage on 1510 Noeulh Laredo Street caused extensive damage. Firefighters arrived to suppress flames that damaged a furnace area and printed materials valued around $1000. Investigators note a light oil flare ignited the blaze. no injuries reported.
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Nck Noloy
Gighr Wanna
Sam Antonio Oily Works
Roosevelt Avenues
Frits
Huler
Abhuen
Rontedt
Soles
Probilly
Soley
Daninae
Noeulh Laredo Street
Domingo
Fire Department of
Fisivle
Daughter of Former BA Envoy Divorced After 1800 Marriage
The daughter of a former BA envoy ends her marriage today after a breakdown in understanding their differing views on life. The couple wed in the year 1800.
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Aif Quiversar Ogre
Weno
Mauri Werlhein
Henry Morgen
Ninn
Tarker
Sinha Nae
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