Fatal fall on street construction site in San Antonio
Montez, 48, of 1010 Fera Cruz Circle, fell from a scaffold at a guardrail and dropped seven floors to the ground near Marker and South Presa streets. He died before an ambulance arrived. He had been working as a brick javer's assistant when the scaffolding gave way during metal work. This was the third such fatality in ten days in the area, with two prior elevator mishaps at the Alama Na Hippel bank building.
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Presa
xogec-Brooks Construction
Arbich
Alama Na- Hippel Bank
Steffler to seek Elm Street extension funding
City Planner Paul Steffler will urge the city commission Monday to approve a sixfold increase to raise 60,000 for Elm Street extension from Commerce to Houston. East Side Improvement League members delivered the petition, with eight property owners offering donations as condemnation proceedings may begin against other owners. The proposed extension would be 60 feet wide.
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Paul Steffler
East Side Improvement League
Elmsteert
Comamerce
Houston
CW. Fenstermaker
Dramatic Pupils to Present Two Plays at Central Christian Arch
Two plays The Little Pink Lady and Old Mezazines will be presented by pupils of Mrs Anice Mc Keen Troile and the oils recreation department at a local arch venue. The same two plays were previously staged at the Chandler home.
Mexico Factory Head Visits San Antonio Guest
Clemente A. Jaques, head of Teques Manufacturing in Mentea City, and his wife, a 49 year old mute from New York, stayed at the St. Anthony hotel in San Antonio on Thursday as guests, according to a local feature.
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Mexico
Clemente A. Jaques
Mexcour
New York
San Antonio
Thurades
St. Anthony
Stricken Actor Noah Heers Linked to West Coast Scandal
Noah Heers, a film actor once associated with the group Humzd Riders, faces renewed attention as reports surface about medical and legal troubles on the West Coast. The evolving case intertwines entertainment figures with regional health concerns and ongoing investigations.
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Noah Heers
Lennon & AL
Famous Villain of Screen Battles Battles for Life in Hollywood
Hollywood Calif Feb 13 Noah Beery noted film villain known for ferocious on screen roles underwent appendicitis surgery at Hollywood hospital. Doctors reported the appendix ruptured and infection possible though no condition definite yet. Beery stirred and spoke briefly after anesthesia, with doctors cautious about his prognosis.
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Hollywood
Calif
Noah Beery
Bat An
Hollywood Buapita
Meery
Tate
Builders Exchange elects officers at 1031 convention
San Anrelia was chosen as the 1031 meeting place for the National Association of Builders' Exchanges. At the just concluded 1031 national convention in San Francisco Antonin ran unopposed for the honor. J.T. Haile of San Antonio was elected third vice president, and William H. George of San Fennesso becomes president.
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San Anrelia
National Association of Builders’ Exchanges
San Francisco
Bere
Bakan Savigtinn
An Antonin
J.T. Haile
San Antonio
William H. George
San Fennesso
S A Traffic Court Adjourns Early
A brief traffic court session adjourned early due to a request by Traffic Captain Gus Blockenkemper to retain all available traffic and watercrele drivers for immediate duty. Mike Deve Watson and associates faced numerous cases from Saturday’s court appearance.
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S.A
Corporation
Gus
Twelve Years Mayor Finds Pep With Nujol Health Claim
Ex mayor E Kirby of Abilene Texas, now 64, credits a simple health discovery Nujol with transforming his life after twenty five years of rheumatism and crippled movement. He says he feels new and active, free of pain, and attributes his improved well being to internal lubrication without drugs. The ad urges readers to buy Nujol.
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Joan
E. Kirby
Abilene
Texas
Mr. Kirby
Nujol
Bank Clears After Robbery Rumors and Panic
Bank reassures customers after a Tuesday night rumor of a bank run prompts police presence and a Wednesday conference. Officials including Lynn P. Talley and James Shaw declare the bank sound. $5,000,000 in cash arrives from the Federal Reserve as confidence restores. Additional withdrawals from savings linger while commercial deposits recover.
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San Antonio Clearing House Association
Frérrol
Prolynus Rankite Eoimfcor
Federal Reserve Bank
Thoradas
Chiqis
Vor
Concinerd
Hattever
Lynn TP "Calley
Fedveal Reserve Bank
Jinilas
James Shaw
Form
Antonio Clearing Iiause Mexoi
Shaw
W. BR. King
Alan
Dallan
Farinfield
PEBECO Lets You Decide If It Cleans As Claimed
A vintage advertisement urges readers to judge PEBECO toothpaste on its own merits. It claims faster whitening and deeper cleaning than rivals and invites consumers to test performance and freshness benefits themselves.
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Pebeco
Adul
Rug merchant Richard Stewart ends hunger strike in hospital
Richard Stewart, a rug merchant, began a hunger strike after being jailed a day earlier and was moved to the county hospital by order of Coroner Je C. Hershaw. Doctors report Stewart is weak but in normal health, yet advise hospitalization if he continues the fast. Stewart refused to plead guilty to a charge involving a female complainant and faces a $200 fine.
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Richard Stewart
Warren
Ohio
Warrin
D Eily
Stewart
Je C. Hershaw
Jor. Henshaw
Lie
Fire Threat Sent to Dog Asylum in Chicago
February report notes a dog shelter in Chicago under police guard after threats. The piece links the incident to a prior arson at Irene Castle’s refuge and mentions the nearby “Storm” orphan asylum. Authorities investigate potential connections to similar fires and take protective measures for residents and staff.
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Dog Asylum
Chicago
North Shire
Ehelier
Mink Witless
Leann
Irene Castle
Mra
Irene Kastle
Molaughlin'e
Tueéitay
Frenchman Studies Newer U.S. Painting
Havre France reports Nustache teenency, cited as the prentest, studying the recent American painting. He discusses the movement and compares it to Romanian art, noting influences and national reception amid the ongoing art exchange with the United States.
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U.S
Havre
France
Citelée
Rumania
Pilot Sets Up New Airplane Record Kansas City
Feb 12 flight set a speed record with a new aircraft and pilot earning official credit. A series of bank concerns around City Central Bank and Trust sparked discussions on financial stability and a move to withdraw funds from the Clearing House banks. San Antonio chamber of commerce urged confidence in institutions and a regulation was adopted promoting fund protection and continuity of operations.
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Tening
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Trenc
Ube
City Central Bank and Trant Company
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Amin
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Clavike
Howse Hanks
Hanks
Simion
Vinkane
Rec
San Antonin Chamber
Com Inerte Hirertane
Wednexig
Ponvndnees
Vive Bnstitution
Walter Walthall
Previlerit
Porter Whaley
Roanager
Youth Shot Burglar Joke Ends With Injury
Henry Vogel, 16, was shot in the jaw while attempting a prank at 471 West Com mansany Street. He denied being a burglar and climbed into a neighbor’s yard prompting the accidental shooting by Miss Texel, who learned she had shot a neighbor boy. He was taken to Robert Le Green hospital for treatment and is expected to recover with likely years of jaw injury.
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Coummanseny Atreet
Robert le Green Hospital
Mhoebe 'Petel
Commerce Street
Henry
Tell
Yecel Falerted
Dorothy Leek
Teeel'a
Howe
Eberhardt Meters
Adak Weal Commerce Str
Mie
Vayel
Iin
Man Kicked by Horse Recovers at Station Hospital
Corporal B. Cote of Kelly Field is recovering at Station Hospital after being kicked by a horse. The injury affects the left side of the head and neck, with articulation noting recovery progress following the incident.
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Kelly Field
Station Hospital
Art Sam Houston
Crom Tneerationa
Nun
Hnrae
Regrets Henry Vogel Hurt In Hospital Event
In a brief note from a hospital, Henry Vogel expresses regret over a troubling incident involving a girl named Joveler. The exact details are unclear, but the message centers on remorse for actions connected to Juvelar and related injuries.
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Joveler
Ciaved
Girl
Anil
Britain and France hold talks on naval limits and tonnage
The AP dispatch from London reports Britain and France nearing a naval accord amid World Peace efforts. Delegations exchange proposals to cap battleship tonnage at 25,000 tons and limit gun calibers to 14 inches. A Franco British mediation aims to reduce fleets as McDonald and Stinson observe.
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Iso
Dayan
Wereqit & Hotlday
Wits
Ammetion Stanting
France
England
Tornnge Demade
Audre ‘Tardieu
Praeco
Ramsey MacVonall
MacDonald
House of Commons
Henry L. Stinson
Chick
Stimeon
Praveen Persiv
Wotenth
America
Laney Creameries Expands Creamery Network
Vesa foods announces expansion after a six unit growth plan by Laney Creameries Inc led by J C Laney. The San Antonio base remains headquarters as eight new plants begin operation in eight key cities. The expansion doubles the dairy firm’s production reach and marks a $100,000 consolidation related to the original plant move at 420 Chestnut Street in San Antonio.
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Vesa
Emergency School Appropriation Bill Passed by Senate
In Austin on February 12, the Senate passed an emergency school appropriation bill by a 17 to 6 vote amid opposition. The governor’s administration urged restraint, saying no appropriation would be submitted until additional revenue was secured through tax measures.
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Senate
Austin
Marin
Revenue From Stock Sales Hits Record High in 1929
U S Treasury reports 1929 capital stock sales and transfers yielded 1 94 580 000 in taxes, a gain of about 17 500 000 above 1928. Most of the intake came from New York, with emphasis on the stock market trade.
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U.S
Washington
Atock Exchange
Treasury Arparthen
Intel
New York
England S Parliament Questioning Covenant on Future Plans
A chaotic report from New York describes the British government’s routine of open accountability to Parliament. Ministers face probing questions on actions and future aims, with the possibility of embarrassment if they cannot justify past decisions. The piece notes the ministers’ need to sign a parallel pledge and hints at political tension within the cabinet.
25 Tots Hurt In Explosion
Twenty five children are reported injured after a blast at a Brooklyn school. An early account says many students were affected, with some in critical condition. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene as investigators begin to determine the cause.
New Keys to City Presented to Chiefs in Muddled Ceremony
A garbled report describes a city event where a key to the city is to be given to prominent visitors. Names and terms are unclear, with references to a former superintendent and misspelled phrases.
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