Death of Seymore Wemyss Smith Shocks San Antonio
Local readers recall Seymore Wemyss Smith writer historian and hod in vant whose death drew tributes from President Hoartz and leaders of the era. The article notes his broad circle of friends, his controversial claim about John Hanson as the first president, and his wide travels. It also highlights San Antonio chess and checkers culture featuring prominent figures such as Charles A. Tradley and the Bradley family, with anecdotes from Broadway and notable hobbyists.
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Sin Antonians
New York
Seymore Wemyss Smith
Hod ¥Ivant
Zils
George Washington
United States
John Hanson
Ambior
Hnuth
San Antonio
Havana
Broadway
Tricitien
Tong
Ho Jong
Wemyss
Two Local Army Officers Promoted
The War Department announced the promotion of two officers on a duty date. Lieutenant Colonel Guy Kent of the Eighth Corps area inspector's office was promoted to colonel, and First Major F. Nelneller of Aerope Kelly was promoted to captain.
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War Department
Guy Kent
Eighth Corps
Olyfice
Wen Heen
Wad Firat Great
Maz F. Nelneller
Airope
Kelly Fisid
Woman clears a pat run tragedy in Alamo plaza
Doris says foggy night and wet streets caused the fatal collision that killed Edna Polhemus 40 owner of a clothing store at 124 Alamo plaza Monday night. She describes a single car crash and leaving the scene before police arrived. May Davis faces charges for failure to stop and render aid. Polhemus a well known musician and social figure died from skull fracture after being thrown from the car near South Alamo and Gaeuther streets. Funeral services are set for Wednesday. She is survived by a brother a sister and a nephew.
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Margaret Tavis
Tammalreet
Edna Polhemus
Alamo Plaza
Doris
L. [. Grasshoff
Onglaga
Misa Polhe
Mie
Miss Polliemms
Miss Polliemng
Shy
Trenry A. Volkemus
Mr. Genevn B. Cuehing
Maymond Potkemus
Secretary to Have Unique Position
Tilmoni Smith, secretary to Federal Fudge Duynt Weat, will gain a unique post this week. He will serve as secretary to Judge Went In his retirement, and also be live secretary to the incoming applicable judge, becoming perhaps the only person to oversee the affairs of two United States judges.
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Tilmoni Smith
Fudge Duynt Weat
Smith
Went
Accugmil
St. 7
Mentillan
Trnving
Weat
United States
Terrell Elected President of Oratoria Society
Dick O Terrell was elected president of the Municipal Oratoria Society at a meeting at the Catholic Women's Building Monday night. Other officers include Bina George Bush first vice president Francia de Dargos second vice president W F King treasurer Ruth D Bouthwell corresponding secretary and Mrs FL Carson recording secretary. Directors are Robert B Tate St B Campbell W W Jackson E TD Lovelace and David Griffin Carl Venthx director Efise Ola Gulldue agcommunist.
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Dick O. Terrell
Presi Uene
Mfunicipal Oratoria Society
Catholic Women's Building
Bina
George Bush
Francia de Dargos
W. F. King
Ruth Dbouthwell
FL. Carson
Robert 8. Tate
St. B. Campbell
W. W. Jackson
E. TD. Lovelace
David Griffin
Carl Venthx
Efise Ola Gul- Idue
Churches to Support Y Drive at February Meeting
A church meeting on February 7 heard Dr IT present a five minute report urging ministers to back the Y movement. The request for an operating budget was approved unanimously to prevent disruption of YMCA G A activities and to support casual appeals for funds.
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Renutst Wok
Morrison ii
Uinae
Optimists Hear Savant Dr King Vivian Speak at Event
Dr King Vivian, president of Southwestern University, will speak to the San Antonio Optimists at the Sir Anthony hotel Wednesday. Rex Walford will supervise the meeting.
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King Vivian
Southwesterm Aniversity
Apeak
San Antonio
Pastor Named Head of Fete by Ter. H. M. Perking
The Ter. H. M. Perking announces Rev. Mr. Perking as local chair of the Washington Centenial committee after a letter from Sol Bloom and Mayor A. M. Chambers designating him. The central and religious and educational committees list multiple named members and roles across community, Fort Sam Houston events, and junior organizations.
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Ter. H
Edward .Meusinger
Mery
Ethel Drought
Edwin Ghonberline
Hugh &. Holwitsom
Porter Lotiuz
YH. H. Qels
J. OD. Armistead
WT. Capers
E. D. Konok
Mies Grace Channon
Wabi Liphraim L'risch
Len Murphy
W. Dinkina
Methailise Se Atitutigaat
A. Covlan
Nicorne B. Vorichal
G. Nal
Elma Neal
W. W. Bondacant
the Hey
Alferd Rabe
Dee W. W. Jackson
Wesley Peacok
J. B. Nelson
GC. Ss. Varnes
Amighca
Bhi Deetsberg
Mal Gpa
Edwin DB
Winans
Fort Sam Houws
Uunplain O
Coliee
Normannetead
Carl Pryoy
Maj
Stanford
Aida
L, Reichert
Two Men Burned Fighting Flames in Cleaning Shop
Two men were burned while battling a blaze at Rite Way Cleaners 431 North Olive Street on Tuesday morning. J. Jon Tengen, the proprietor, was present as flames broke out and coworkers aided by using a nearby extinguisher. Both victims received medical treatment. the fire caused about $2000 in damage.
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Lands
Mama
Famen
Rite Way Cleaners
North Olive Street
J. ON. Tengen
Fes
Warneke al & Sing
Atreek
Reagan
School Contracts To Be Awarded By Board
The board of education will award contracts Tuesday afternoon for two elementary school projects at an approximate cost of $78,000. The Loven Steele elementary school in Highland Dark and the negro elementary school on Town Street are the two sites under question.
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Board of Education
Loven Steele
Highland Dark
Town Street
McMillan Sworn In as Western District Judge Texas
Federal Judge J McMillan was sworn in and began work Tuesday in the Western District of Texas. He is expected to hear a small civil docket and replace Judge Dayal West, whose term ended, with initial duties including handling a guilty plea in a liquor case.
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Wr. J. McMillan
Mondas
Western District of Texas
McMillan
DaYal West
Tule McMillan
AleMillan
Fiers
Hingolr
Prisoners Bound for Leavenworth Under Guard
Federal prisoners were en route to Leavenworth penitentiary with John W. Vann, veteran U S deputy marshal in charge. Five prisoners were from the Austin division, including Donald B. O'Connor of San Antonio sentenced to a year and a day for robbery at a post office, Clarence G. Goodrich and Alien D. Howison convicted of counterfeiting, Joe Gurl Adamy and Louis Tick Aunts sentenced for robbery of a mail pouch from the Seguin post office.
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Tei
Leavenworth Penitentiary
Twosilny
John W. Vann
United States
San Antonio
Donald B. O'Connor
Aloniuy
Cleo
Claranca GO. Goodrich
Alien D. Howison
Educational Committee Named by Walter Whithall in San Antonio
Walter Whithall, named chairman of the chamber of commerce educational committee, Tuesday announced a group of San Antonio business leaders to serve on the committee. Appointees include Hours Drought Front Grou W W Medllister TT Savage Albert Steves Sr Dr Frederick Yerrell Jon Neytor J McWen ett William 31 McIntosh John Gaddis Gus Gerer Crrtia Vaughn and Edwin Chamberlain. Additional members will be appointed this week by Ti H Ochs president.
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C. C. Educational Committee
Walter Whithall
Chamber of Commerce Educational Committee
San Antonia Business Inva
Front Grou
W. W. Medllister
TT. Savage
Albert Steves Sr
Frederick Yerrell
Jon Neytor
J. Mc Wenett
William 31
Mcintoshn
John Gaddis
Gus Gerer
Crrtia Vaughn
Edwin Chamberlain
Postoffice Lease at Pt Sam Signed
The closure of one postal line and the re leasing of the main station at Fort Sam Houston were announced by P G Lurns interim mast master. A five year lease was approved for a building that housed the post office annex. details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
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Pt. Sam
Fort Sam Houston
P. G. Lurns
Doctors Testify in Suit Over Worker's Insurance Award
In federal court a medical panel testified on McCrorey’s injuries from an industrial accident in Gonzales. The defense seeks reversal of a state board award, arguing paralysis and other effects were not caused by the wound. A jury requested to view X ray pictures before deciding.
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Federal District Court
A. W. McCrorey
Gonzales
Sarsland Cayachty Company
McCrorey
San Antonio Postoffice Delayed by Congress Wait
The proposed San Antonio post office project faces delays as the $1.5 million appropriation bill stalls in Congress. Local officials vow to press the matter, while the government moves to lease new site space, signaling a definite postponement of construction.
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Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Waery MM
Fron
Uta
Worter Whaley
Laven Chamber of Commerce
D. G. Lavens
Hlowever
Mtr. Lucena
Afr. Lucas
Man Run Over By Auto Feared Gravely Injured
An employee at Smith-Young dower, B Dornberger of 116 Calvert Street, was run over by an automobile at Nevarm and Market streets Thursday evening and taken to the county hospital with a suspected skull fracture and other injuries. Two girls injured in a Bandera road collision between a mail truck and a car were also treated for cuts and bruises. The girls were Miss Wilma Noel, 19, of 529 San Pedro Avenue, and Miss Virginia Lee Quinton, 1 of 1020 Lombeono Street, passengers on the small bus driven by James Noble of Kerrville.
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B Dornberger
Calvert Street
Smith-Young Dower
Swamin
Nevarm
Market Streets
County
Basital
Bandera
Wilma Noel
San Pedro Avenue
Virginia Lee Quinton
Loimbeono Street
Jimee Noble
Kercyille
Accidental Gun Discharges Put 2 in Hospital
Two people were hospitalized in San Antonio with injuries from accidental gun discharges. Mrs Catherine Clark, 96, of Pipe Creek, is at Robert B Green Hospital with a bullet wound to the left cheek while watching her husband George Clark discharge a .22 caliber rifle. Mor caniilion ix erifica), HE, Jenaines, 50, of 704 Haxex sheet, was struck in the chest when a rifle discharged while moving it from a dresser to his bed. he is in Lee Surgical Hospital in critical condition.
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San Antonio
Warsday
Catherine Clark
Pipe Creek
Robert RB
Green Hospital
George Clark
Jenaines
Shatin
Lie
Lee Surgical Hospital
18 Register at Junior College Event
There were 18 students registered at the San Antonio Junior College on Monday, Mrs. CO. A. Barnes, registrar, announced Tuesday. Registration will continue throughout the week, she said.
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San Antonio Junior College
CO. A. Barnes
Art League to Honor Princess at Tea Event
The San Antonio Art League will host a tea at 4 oclock Wednesday afternoon at the Witte Memorial to honor Princess Alexandra of Rheleswitz Molstein.
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Art League
San Antonio
Willy Emptiain
Witte
Army medical conference invite for Fort Sam Houston doctors
San Antonio doctors are invited to a clinical conference at 11 a.m. in the officers' assembly hall at Station Hospital Fort Sam Houston. Maj Joseph Gallagher, medical corps, will oversee the program.
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San Antonio
Station Hospital
Fort Sam Tousion
Joseph BY
Gallagher
Carr
Counterfeit Quarter Causes Late Poll Tax Confusion
In Bexar County the last poll tax deadline sparked chaos when a man rushed into the tax collector’s office and handed a counterfeit quarter along with a 60 cent payment. Deputy collectors questioned him, but the note was eventually found to be fake. Officials expect minimal financial impact and no county red ink.
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Maviry
Bexar County
BM. G. Bardwell
Frolics Presented by St Marys Theater Guild Wednesday
St Marys Theater Guild of St Marys university plans a Wednesday evening program at the university auditorium at 8 80 rpm under Edouard Teraden Hudson. The show titled Who Guild Frolics features blackface skit by Wilson Shannan and Fort Towe numbers by the glee club and orchestra and solos by Prof Leslie Roch pianist Fred Zol manzig bass Lio. One act plays include The allegorical She Three Kisses performed by Bill Rives Ann and Mary Frisinger Clawdin Vorth Edwin Johnson Joseph Horerty and Ransom Marlowe. In Burty five Minutes from Broadway cast Jer rome Kane Mary and Ann Tisinger John Quintas Clawia Voith Gertrude irk aa Wehant Todens.
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St. Mary's Theater Guild
Lester Guild
St. Mary's University Wall
University Auditorium
Edouard Teraden Fludson
Who Guild
Wilson Shannan
Fort Towe
Glee Club
Irof
Leslie Roch
Nat Fred Zolmanzig
Lio
Bill Rives
Ann and
Mary Frisinger
Clawdin Vorth
Edwin Johnson
Joseph Horerty
Ransom Marlowe
Burty
Broadway
Jerrome Kane
Mary and Ann Tisinger
John Quintas
Clawia Voith
Gertrude Irk
Tribute to Retiring Sergeant Lyon Keeps on the Brice
Col William s tribute to Sgt Roubhac F Lyon of Company A Ninth Infantry on retirement after four years service. Lyon served in the Philippines and Panama earning a total time of just over four and a half years on the retired list.
Suit Dismissed on Contract With Hotel Firm in L A
In Western district court the suit against the Anthony hotel was dismissed on motion by Marshall Tell attorney for Times. John J. Hawes of New York had filed in 1930 alleging an agreement to lease the hotel to Fages for 01 years with potential damages claimed at 1,500,000 dollars. The dismissal noted no financial settlement had been made and labeled the action as simply dismissed.
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L.A
Wedern
Stanting
al Anthony
John J. Hawes
New York
Ewit
Robinson Flotel Kentty Company
Emeret
Fages
Enel
Marshall Tell
Times
Bell
Teen Monde
Geneva Disarmament Talk Opens With Humor and Hopes
From Geneva Feb 2 a bemused start as delegates gather for disarmament talks. A Japanese delegation arrives, martial law looms, and younger members recalled for service. The female delegate Miss Wooley stands out, with one correspondent praising her broad mind and common sense over diplomacy.
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Geneva
Miss Wooley
Mt All
Yal Dor
Groundhog Day forecast hints at early spring
Weather notes claim a mild winter with temperatures about three degrees above normal and only one cold snap. Despite superstition, San Antonians are urged to plan outdoor events as the groundhog sees its shadow or not, predicting six weeks of milder days ahead.
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Ls Recreation Department
San Pedro
J. B. Jarbor
Sveather Bureau
Atul
Europe
Tele
West
Jarboe
San Antonigas
Decrease Noted in Bank Clearings and Postal Receipts
January bank clearings totaled 6,?7 109.12 while postal receipts for January reached 93,29158, with totals for December 1931 and 1934 shown. The month just closed posted a drop of 24,535.37 from the previous January and 44,106.55 below December figures.
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Post Office
San Antonio Clearing House Association
Drunk Snoozes in Window on West Commerce Street
Police arrested a man at 701 West Commerce Street after an incident on Monday night. A drunken patron reportedly knocked over a plate glass window and then lay down to sleep in the storefront window, prompting calls to the police.
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Frank
Commerce Street
M. Vennce
West
Colice
Canopus Tourists to Host Dance Event
Canopus Tourists announce a community dance to be held at the Tourist building. Secretary Blewter states the event aims to bring members together and features music and social activities for attendees.
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Mra
Tl. Blewter
Canopus
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