Menger Hotel Ceiling Panels Attract Historic Heist Interest
San Antonio’s Menger Hotel faces a struggle to preserve historic ceilings as collectors seek carved panels and mahogany pieces from the old structure. A California buyer once removed ceiling panels, fueling fears of further vandalism and loss of local heritage.
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Menger
San Arndnio
Fran
United States
Mesa
Los Angeles
San Antonio
Jeanise
Kumpmans
Jockey life and crime era tale from forgotten era
An aged, fragmentary reminiscence describes coins, relics, a barroom scene, and a colorful mix of gamblers, jockeys, and shady pastimes. Key figures include a western millionaire, a jockey named Sloane, and mentions of Roy Bean and a bartender amid a hazy prewar atmosphere. The piece references racing circuits, a silver contenance, and tabloid style anecdotes about horse minis and mining of luck.
Weathered musings on war and politicking in a dated note
An aged, fragmentary text blends humor and political doubt about 1961, Europe tensions, and domestic tax talk. It hints at wartime sentiment, patronizing sarcasm, and a restless wish for New Year calm while mentioning ships, taxes, and morale amid uncertain times.
Pamphlet Quiz Probes Authors Behind City Election Poems
Commissioner Fayslef-Mer leads a probe into anonymous pamphlets accusing officials of misusing public funds before a charter election. The district attorney seeks to identify the individuals responsible for drafting and distributing the flyers amid claims of political intimidation and a push to gain self-serving advantage. The attorney general supports swift action to expose the cowardly originators and defend Atlanta residents from propaganda.
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Kieng
Pamsphlets
Steller
Foyer
CG. i. Ruin
Otty
Slethier
Gates
Uerough Investl Batlan
San Antonio
Sar Ailanta
Property Owners Warned of Drains
A local official warns San Antonio river area property owners to connect downspouts and other drainage with the public sewer system to prevent flooding and river contamination. Officials note four spouts and walls exist, and urge compliance to avoid further evasion and water quality issues.
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Nakees Wiebontt
San Antonio
Burean Head Sees Mexico Tour Peak
Burean Head predicts a peak during a forthcoming Mexico tour in the next few weeks. The organizer expects about 1077 attendees at a 100,000 pace event led by Miss Tyrie and Megkst after Jens Tesi Hingrawho’s recent national election in the country.
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Mexico
Muxico
Brestie Lotieetine
Letlin
Rmu
Tyrie
Megkst
Jens Tesi
Doctors Elect Frank Haggard as President of Rexarl County Society
Dr. Frank N. Haggard has been elected president of the Rexarl County Medical Society. Other officers include Dr. Merhart Hil as vice president, with Dy. CG. Th Ale Cavey named as treasurer. Secretary is Dr. Bondurant.
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Frank N. Haggard
Rexarl
Mediea Somnty
Merhart Hil
Sokew
Underground shelters and bomb-proof tunnels found
Readable excerpts describe improvised bomb shelters in San Antonio with earthwork tunnels and wine-cellar like vaults beneath hotels and cafes. Report notes hidden passages as refuges for refugees, dangerous craft of excavations, and mentions streets and buildings tied to the search for safe retreats during air raids.
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Sir Ass
Treally
Sal Antonians
Anidniana
Ty Menger
Intel
Dt Has & Bar
Dewiphe
Cole Jae Jewise
Manhattan
Tony
Mary's
St. Mary's Paroehia
Mrayar
Hole Enon
Eomonie
San Padre Épilige
Alma
San Pedro
Claire
Alanto
Cheseh
Burton
CCC to Add 5000 In January
Ambiguous text mentions CCC plans to add 5000 in January amid garbled claims of statewide camps, a Texas state health service reference, and scattered agency names, creating an unclear public notice.
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CCC
HSN Chenitiniang
Heights Firemen Take Radio Tests
Local Fire Department members underwent radio tests amid a crowded schedule on Saturday. Officials and officers such as Chief Frank Gallaway and Captain Albert led the exercise, focusing on communications and emergency response readiness.
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Heights
Vic Gallien
Palice Nidlin
Leah
Ieian
Pave Belle Radio
Opprilors' Examinations
Alamo Hoights
Potlee
Albert
I Leal
Raub
Vilfro Marshinl
Frank Gallaway
Brenly
Wet Cadavehar
Alana Helgus
da Shenti Pollen" Cai
November tax payments rise from prior year
The county treasurer reports November tax collections totaling 39,020.08 dollars, up from 1999 levels by about SHBAN2. The gain reflects higher payments this month, with the year so far showing improved revenue over the previous period.
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Sinan
Simubash
Twarth
Getnior
Sara Gala
Overheated Stoye Destroys House
A fire described as caused by an overheated stove destroyed a home at 222 EAH street. Mrs Mary Lamien Rlen was reported deceased in the incident and the property damage estimate is about $450.
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Satiday
Mary Lamien Rlen
Hee Sepelled
Lomage
New Year Eve Rules and Public Notices From City Officials
A noisy fragment notes New Year's Eve revelers would be restricted in a district. Mentions officials including a Pinkerton like figure and a military post at Washington. References a local burial and a retirement in Texas. Details are garbled but imply civic notices and personnel movements from San Antonio and nearby areas.
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Phil Wiens
Hsr
Dawiong
Nerest
Pela
Owner to Display Miniature Railway Show
A local display of a miniature railway by John K. Weber opens to the public at Weber residence. The event invites interested residents to view the model railway setup on Sunday and Wednesday, with a focus on original pieces and the Weber family contributions to the hobby.
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Monvy
Weber
Yailroad
Tohn K. Weber
Sih
Ananto Attorener
Whmnr
Avo
Forum lists seventh week plans and anniversary event
Feven Gan Anlanings appears to promote a weekly forum lineup for the seventh week with speakers including Miss TaneUn Bony civil works expert and others. The note mentions a twenty fifth anniversary celebration on Saturday January 4 at 120 Graysmy street with Arby Jndgn No. 1105 presiding as principal speaker.
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Sa Autante
Bablie Acfrurs Forum
CL B. Prolite
Amiaatos
Nasanimanees
TaneUn Bony Civil Worsar
Allberk Laby
Merehunetine
Prast
Brothers
Mey Nichning
Gir la
Galle
Elrehs Ray Ashwort
Pollu I Kingmat
Bitaraf Instigation
Claude Howls
la Voca
Aa Toh Peace
Arby
Sutirdas
Toom Braunti
Graysmy Atecet
Ieee OM. Waets
Pnt
Tase Ter
Wik
Employment Rises as 1940s Finances Push Records
A historical report outlines rising employment and business activity tied to defense spending. It cites figures from the Texas Employment Service and local bankers, noting shifts in wages, factory output, and tourism in San Antonio as optimistic indicators for the year ahead.
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Ford
Agen
Cies
Wade
Vexas
E. A. Fulfott
Feckine Cthblayneal
Tore
Thimas
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