Vintage car sale ads from the 1920s
A collection of used car listings notes several models including 1926 Essex and 1928 Hudson Speedster with new paint, rubber, and varying condition claims. Prices hover around $200, highlighting bargains such as 1924 Chevrolet Touring and 1921 Buick touring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Ford
Olly Ariven
Wercout ‘Bee Motor Car Co
Texas
Broadway
Ockett
Hatleon Tires
Iso
Cilinena
Asytn
Chevratet
Grauranes
Memsey Chevrolet CO
BT. Mary's
Father, Queens boy slave foragt
Michael Ponkroskow a Queens boy, 12, who shot and killed a man during a robbery in Richmond Hill, says he wanted to be a landscape and portrait artist. His parents describe a troubled home, detailing prior thefts and a rare peaceful period at home, while the boy admits breaking rules and facing harsh discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
Michal Ponkroskow
Michael Tr
Almond Hill
Er Son
Michiel
Michael
Evan Thoraed
Ben
Richmond Hill
Michael Ponkroskow
Mikey
Shade Langford Scrap Set For Ten Rounds In Chicago
Dave Shade of the Shade boxing family and Walcot Langford of Chicago have signed to meet Hud Taylor of Terre Haute and Endie Shea of Chicago in a ten round 160 pound bout on the Coliseum card. Taylor, touted bantamweight champion in multiple states, arrives to begin training for the match at 123 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shade-Langford
Chicago
Dave Shade
Shade
Walcot Langford
Hud
Witi
Court Proceedings in the Court of Criminal Appeals
Proceedings list affirmations reversals and remands from the Court of Criminal Appeals with multiple cases and parties across counties including Bexar Travis Harris Cameron Jefferson Dallas Jefferson Hidalgo and others. The docket shows motions for rehearing denied remanded or submitted on briefs and oral arguments in numerous criminal and civil matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Criminal Appeals
E.W. Bart
Wannin County
Sam Green
Washington
Myed McLearran
Milam
Howard Tetolye Angelina
Robert Scott
Houston
Alvis W._ Jones
Callaimn
Norwood
Reli
Matthew Briscoe
Bexar
Hearn
Knox
Albert ‘Boyd
Cherokers Bradley
Burlesgn
H.A. Clements
C Trai Navarro
Lewis
Jefferyton
Barnett Young
J. E. Girven
Stephens
J. Dailey
Dallas
Jim Williams
Brath
Dim Linton
Jefferson
Henry Rice
Brincot
Maney
Agnelant
James Davis
Bell
Robert ¢ Wylee
Howard
Gayton Kemp
Jepkins
Jack Celeste
Yancy Dallas
Sam Smith
Robertsony Y Armstrong
Coryell
Clifford Black Well
Galveston
C.F. Gin
Ivy
By Grayson
Poll
Masterson Grayson
Nik
Ove Tarriels
Henan
Everett Ins
Borough
Cot
Ignacio Munoz
Exparte
C. BE. Westorn
Travis
Law Steziman
Lamar
Fysene Magood
Sones
Windald Towers
Oanos
Rich Hamilton
Camp
We . Gren
Parker
John Kirtes
Juan Gonzales
Kimble
He F. Grage
Young
Renewrines Pe
Marberis
Lay
Appellent
Nok Qaberne
Mii Dee Mane Cork
McLeman
Donne Thiredeany
Defferzon
Cour
Kos
Dilworth
al Vsroenian
Willirant
Douglas Lawley
Mlny Kameron
Moreman Ginare
Mittle Brown
al Nucees
Spiegle
J. A. Maylint
Cathouny Augus
Medekor
Jozeph
Nueers
Mt. Newherry
Guwirdign
Ford
Gaunty Karnes
Pettus Wemphit
Dae Witt
A. Hidalgo
Nannie LB. Lawies
Guardian
Z. Boyd
Bexary
Devereaux Ve
Rowe
Uyelde Company
Tribble
Vital Statistics Births and Names Across City Districts
A long list of birth notices records dozens of babies born to various parents at multiple hospitals and streets. Entries name both parents, the hospital or street address, and the birth date in February, with numerous local families identified by full names and residences.
Fragmentary patient list with names and ages
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous individuals with ages and street addresses. Names include Ignacia Castro, Gertrude Freeman, Margaret Theresa Hope, Annis Cromer, Julia Granteri, Faustina Ovands, Minna Kyprer, Petroniin Moran, Robert Demetria, Robert B. Green, and others from various streets and hospitals. The text resembles a roster or register from medical facilities with multiple ages and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignacia Castro
Said Street
Gertrude Freeman
Ossicians’ and Surgeons' Hospital
Branchishell
Baylor Hospital
Margaret Theresa Hope
Los Angelics Street
Annis
FR. Cromer
Denver Boulevard
Julia Granteri
Italte Clift
Kenneys Wanitarbem
Faustina
Ovands
Cevallos Street
Fausina Castellanos
Munhell
Robert Demetria
Barr Rs of
Robert B
Green Afemoria Hospital
Minna Kyprer
Laurel Street
Petroniin Moran
Pes Bava
Roberti
B. Alpha B. Chambe
St. Mary's Street
Sherman
Fort Sanz Y Tinustarn
Basebin
Tobledo
City Building Permits Issued For Numerous Dwellings and Repairs
The city building inspector issued permits for multiple projects including two to four room dwellings on Overly Avenue and East Wrockett Street, eight room duplexes on Stallenstein and Belmont Street, and several repairs and remodeling jobs. Totals range from a few hundred to fourteen thousand dollars, with names such as Leonardo Camargo Vera Cruz Street and Dr Jackson listed among permit holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winderley
Zarramora
Hausman
Overly Avenue
Leonardo Camargo
Vera Cruz Street
Stallenstein
Shing Avenues
Avis i
Sheppard
West John- Espinoza
Mulberry Strort
Jed A. Moniery
Castro Street
Beh L
Apollnar
Vargus Street
Julius CY Reich
Fred J. Sterling
Geragee
Harriman Street
Vincent Pallen
North Fre Sado
F. Tatterson
Bene Avenue
Fabco
A Michel
Pine Street
Incal Home Company
Hollywood Avenuey Gates
Solon Charges Norris Trial Error in Manslaughter Charge
In Austin the Norris murder trial is cited as having reversible error due to the judge's jury instructions on manslaughter. Senator Woodward of Coleman advocates abolishing manslaughter as a distinct charge to simplify the jury's decision and reduce technical reversals. Debate features opposition from Senators Wirtz Bowers and Bailey and support from Ward Price and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Norris
Senate
Woodward
Coleman
Minuer
Wirtz, Bowers and Bailey
Nators Ward
Price
Messare
Woorlward
Junior College Girls Rally to Defeat Nurses in Opener
Junior College girls staged a second half comeback to defeat Nurses 24 to 12 in the College Basketball League opener. Jackson led the Juniors with nineteen points, while MecCaughan and Craven scored six for the Nurses.
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Kson
MecCaughan
Craven
P. Andl
McCaughan
Loeffler
Arvind Taylor
Farmer
Tang
Ponahow
van Beekum
Junior College
Boles
Jackson
Torwards
Norwood
Weiffer
Maher Ans -Porrister
Threadgill
Prinen
Vi “Sebald
Human contact essential in trade says Forbes
A Forbes column compiles reader letters from California Michigan and New York arguing workers must share in production savings and gains. They push for wages sufficient for education and decent living and urge employer cooperation and worker representation to align interests and preserve dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Highland Park
Mich
Workman
State Academy Cage Tournament Teams Named
SAN MARCOS Feb 16 The academy basketball tournament for the state championship will be held in San Marcos on February 66 entries include Terrell School Dallas undefeated Dallas Academy Clolos of the Teachers College San Marcos St Edward s Academy Austin Howard Payne Academy Brownwood Allen Academy Bryan San Marcos Baptist Academy The Silents Austin Texas Battery academy San Antonio new academy Kerrville St Mary s Academy San Antonio and others prospects to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Marcos
Ams
Terrell School
Dallas
Dallas Academy
Clolos
Teachers Hoge Training School
St. Edward's Academy of
Austin
Howard Payne Academy of
Brownwood
Allen Academy of Bryan
San Marcos Baptist Academy
Ontrar the Silents of
Texas
Tary Academy of
San Antonio
New Academy of
Kerrville
St. Mary's Academy At
Purdue Knocks Wolverines To Forge Big Ten Tie
Purdue upset Michigan 62 to 82 at Purdue to create a three way tie for first in the Big Ten. Michigan Wisconsin and Purdue each hold five wins and one loss after the upset on Purdue soil. The Boilermakers surged after halftime, turning a 22 to 16 deficit into a decisive victory.
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Chicago
Michigan
Purdue
Kurds
Wisconsin
Wolverines
Boilermakers
Baseball Player Freed After Umpire Slaying Trial
New York reports that Thomas Carroll, 27, a semi pro baseball player, was acquitted of first degree manslaughter for the death of umpire Patrick McTavey. The incident occurred at a game last September when McTavey ruled safe at third base and Carroll allegedly struck him on the jaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Carroll
Patrick McTavey
Carroll
McTavey
Louisville Signs 35 Players for Spring Training
The Louisville Colonels have signed 35 players for spring training in Mobile Alabama, the largest squad yet. The vanguard arrives March 7, and nearly all regulars have returned their signed contracts.
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Louisville
Louisville Colonels
Mobile
Alu
Colonels
Letters Go to 22 Bobcat Gridders at San Marcos
Twenty two members of the San Marcos Bobcat football squad were awarded letters, the largest single-sport class at the college. Captains McCall and Willis led a list of starters and last season the Bobcats nearly won the conference title, losing the final game 3-12 after a perfect regular season.
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San Marcos
Bobcat
San Ma College
sMcCall
Willis
Claud Dailey
Frank Vance
Henry Kalina
Harrel Stevens
Carroll Stevens
Burmird Biggs
Ben Brite
Arnold
Childers
Chambers
Hopper
Ward
Darby
Cates
Johnson
West
Brannum
Merion
Knispel
Wright
Bobcats
Deeds Filed Long List of Property Transfers Across City Blocks
A flood of transfers records deeds to numerous parcels in San Antonio from February 1927 to February 1937 including blocks in Temple Hill, Artesian Gardens, New City Blocks and various additions. Notable entries note buyers such as Jose Zeriuche, Adolph Wagner, Ella Thomas, and Gabriel Wlores, with prices ranging from $6000 to $14,000 and multiple lot clusters in various blocks. Also notes Syracuse University football coach appointment for 1927 and 1928 as successor to Reynolds.
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New City
Adolph Wagner
Hobart K. McDoweell
W. OH. Mallagh
Temple Hill
Ella Ma Thomas
Tha, Michel and
Budao Kirby
Ti. Weiss
James S. Miller
B.D. Stout
Stanley B
Melen A. Fabisact
Balten
A. J. Brown
Carrie Haley
Woodlawn Hills
William Beket
C. A. Chadwick
S.maneity
Oltilia
Adolph
Artesian Gardens
Dave Roberts
Strickland
W. T
Idella Vaughan
Oritlia
Franz
City of San Antonio
WL. Holder
Melrose Holmgreen
Jula Draeger
View
Gabriel H
Gudelia M. Wlores
Jose N. Perez
Pomposo
Bernardino G. Evaristo Jarmilio
Thurman
Carrie Nagel
New City Block
Tavaca Street
George T
Thelma A
Magnolia Fig Gardens
Vane Wago
Spesi Smith
Virginia Coffe
Margaret J.clark
John Edward Akins
James R. Fore
Newelty Block
Sarah E. Wolf
Carol Roberts
Harlandale Gardens
Sling
Marion E
Charles Williams
James R. Pore
Deel
Ate
Adolph Warner
John A. Kapetanich
Temple Hit
Marvey
Genoveva Carter
Aida Buitrow
Vda de Gambox
Gerd
Martha Crawford
W. B
Kenwood
Otto
Theresa Knheupper
Frank H. Weer
West End
Peters Fon's
Namsey
East Craig Place
Rarhest EB
Mary A. Bashell
Woodward & Hardie, Inc
Byracuse
Lewis B. Andreas
Froslin Athletics
Syracuse University
Pete) Reynolds
Schaefer Leads Hoppe in Balkline Billiards Match
New York February 16 Jake Schaefer led Willie Hoppe 600 to 256 in an 18.1 balkline billiards match. Schaefer won the first block 30 to 394 and the second 300 to 62 as Hoppe faltered with a moderate game. Schaefer also ran 113 points in a single turn.
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Schaefer
Loppe
Lee
New York
Jake Schaefer
Willie Hoppe
Hoppe
French Tennis Stars Set for American Indoor Crown Defense
France plans a strong showing for the American indoor tennis crown with Gene Thorpe, Rene LaCoste, and Jacques Brugnon entering the covered court event at the U S Lawn Tennis Association headquarters. They previously starred in outdoor and indoor national tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Universal Service
New York
Peb
France
Gene Thorotea
Tivalish
Rene LaCoste
Jacques Brugnon
United States Lawn Tennis Viation
Left handed cue star takes title at three cushion
Augie Rieckhefer of Chicago defeated Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia 30 to 20 in the final match of a forty five game round robin to win the three cushion billiards title. The event drew a capacity crowd and hundreds more turned away. Copulos of Detroit finished third, with Reiselt and Rieckhefer both having seven wins and one loss.
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Chicago
Augie Kieckhofer
Otto Keiseil
Philadelphia
America
Rieckhefer
Reiselt
Copulos
Detroit
Wieckhefer
Irving Team Triumphs In Junior High Tilt
Washington defeated Page quintet 30 to 11 in a Junior High League game. Domingues was top scorer with twelve points for the Washington squad led by coach Jimmy Miller.
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Irving
Page
Jimmy Miller
Washington
Miller
Buenroskg
Alesandro
Strawn
Ruiz
Choppa
Washington Teving
Tarrant
Od Chandler Barrs
C” Hagh
Ralph Waldo Mimerson
Domingues
Pro Gridder Sues Owner for 1600 Damages
Chicago February 16. A suit for 1600 was brought by a professional football player against Chris Beile and manager of the Chicago Cardinals. He alleges a promise of 100 for every game played in 1925 with Bears. He claims the Bears had sixteen more games than the Cardinals. O Brien denies liability claiming Grange’s post season appearances.
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Chicago
Chris UO Beie
Chicago Cardinals
All Mrans,inckle
Bears
Cardinals
O'Brien
Whiel “Red” Grange
Lyvere
Leahy Appeals Death Sentence in Texas Murder Case
Harry Leahy, under a death sentence, seeks relief from Williamson county jail as he and his attorney prepare an appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals. The case concerns the murder of Dr. J. A. Ramsey, found in a hill area near Mathis after being called to treat a patient on May 20, 1926.
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Georgetown
Yeu
Upy
Harry Leahy
Williamson County
Ife
Court of Criminal Appeals
Leshy
Kerrville Jury Chosen in Pat Forrest Murder Case
Court in Kerrville selects final jurors for Pat Forrest murder trial of Will Gray with district attorney W Baker presenting six counts. Defense led by Will Morris Sr rejects charges as jury convenes on change of venue from Bandera. Defendant accused of killing Gray near Medina River road on Aug 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Tex
Pat Forrest
Will Gray
Guy Holloman
Firmer
Tudge Beucks
W. Baker
Gray
Will Morrisg Sr
San Antonio
William Ward
Ingram
Ferdinand Yastch
Jane
Robert Spenrath
Comfort
August Hauffler
Hugo Ahrens
T. J. Parks
WA. Furr
A. J. Viatte
R. M. Hafarmer
Wilt Yay
Tanchman
Werrville
Walter Clark
Farmer
Hunt
Bandiera
Bins
Bandera
Medina
Indietm
Wrigley Bets $25,000 Against World-Channel Race
Willi Wrigley announced plans to back George Young with another $25,000 for a Catalina Channel cross ocean swim against a top international rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrigley
Young Ghicago
Willi Wrigley
George Young
Young
Purtell to Lead New St. Joe Club
Springfield story: Mack Purtell, last season’s manager of the champion Springfield club in the Western Association, will manage the newly organized St. Joseph Missouri club for the coming season. He will conference with former players led by Johntones to operate the St Joseph club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purtell
New St. Joe Club
Springfield
Mack Purtell
St. Joseph, Moe
Terns
Jant John Tones
St. Joseph
Colorado Favors Pari mutuel Bill Passed in House
Denver February 16 The House passed a bill to permit pari mutuel betting on all Colorado horse races advancing to a second reading. The vote was 22 to 0, a near passage indication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
Work of 8. A. Girl Scouts on Exhibit in San Antonio
Girl Scouts exhibit cooking sewing and arts at the Witte Memorial. Eight scouts will stay for one week, with events planned starting Saturday as announced Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonin Isirl
Tur
Witte Memuer Vial
Mies
Houston Skaters Beat Dallas in Ice Hockey Brief
Report from Dallas notes a fast contest where the Valories defeated the Tallar les Kings. Crowd estimated around five thousand attended as teams traded goals in a lively night game.
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Houston
Dallas
Beh
Horon
Valories
Tallar Les Kings
Mesoll
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Hudson
Sanderson Motor Co
Morgan-Woodward
Southwest
Wests
Travis Automobile
Ava
Campbell
Targala
Barrett Place
COLE
San Pedro
Citizens Auto Co
Gnome
Herpel- Gilespie
E- Houston
Bowle
Packard
Citizens Aura Co
Main Ave
Ford Tou E Will Sell $200 Equity, Rear Ble. Tr. i Fe90, ‘Mr. Farrer
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Fitick
Harloun
Mason St
Citizens Auto Uo
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East Commerce
NASH
Studbaker
Duplex
U. Ku
Hatus St. Mission
Wyle Joothen
Waley Pump
Abwitter Kentgillion
Wotameter
Percy Willis
Select Auto Parts Co
Plores
Bugkhors
G. B.wa
Merrit
Blanco
People's Supply
Ion J. Kraus
Nak
Metal W Welding Co
ATO
Carolina
Mis
J.san Antonio Welding
Pew
B. Lerich
Legals
Augustus McCloskey
Foster Road
Stuart Road
Bexar County
Kendall
Qenies
Mwarhiagh Licenses
Tralph C. Kibbe
Gladys Bian
Edwin Tanhard Gembler
Eunn E. Marckwardt
Gerhardt V. Deetzen
Juanita Ramverez
Francisco Banda
Petrolla
Mavins
Jesus Juarez
Juanita Decon
Chihusina Street
Robert B. Cree Memorial Hospital
Nandez
Robert Bb
Jesus Hermoaritl Hosto
Jone Mer- Green
Bettay Enéligh
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
Lucas Barga
Lnd
San Fernanio Street
Mra
South Walters Street
J. Jamez
East Theo Avenue
Francisco Aguirre
Leight Street
A. Garcia
Gabriel Belceromo
Guadalupe Street
Paola Fuentes
San Fernando Street
M Jdan
West Magnolia
North &J. Mary's Street
All
Solon
By B. C. Forbes
California
N.Y
Ifa Workman
W. C. Forbes
Ump
Lean
Fon
Gell
San Patricio
Clear Name
Farmer Burns
Omaha
Gam
Wichita
Kans
GFI
William Phillips
Si Rotary
Westfield Challenge
Sharon
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