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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1939
Page
14
A garbled OCR fragment references a Plaza scene with mentions of a Jeep, tax topics, and a parade in Austin. It includes scattered names and phrases about a transaction tax and a flag image, but the text is incoherent and mixed with misread words. No clear events or identities emerge.
The Menger Hotel in San Antonio, once a brewery site, hosted notable figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Taft. The fragmented text describes its Moorish dome, local landmarks, Dia de los Muertos celebrations, and varied historical notes including railroads and notable locals, all amid a dreamlike, garbled travelogue. The piece blends facts with era-tinged curiosities and antique names.
A garbled relay of names and roles from a San Antonio club scene describes social events. It mentions a member inviting others to parties and a student’s concerns about staying in and graduate plans. The text lists various nicknames and group references without coherent events.
Deputies and sheriff’s investigators in a wide ranging inquiry interrogated suspects in two locations regarding the Sacrow murder. Juan Lopez known as Mexican, offered help to officers, while two convicts were brought from the penitentiary to answer questions about the brutal midday killing at Bobow.
Texas lawmakers were feted Monday by Representative Anderson and a delegation from South Texas after a tour of the Valley. Attending were members of the senate finance committee and the house appropriations committee, including Harley, Bol, Zeter, Willam Acher, and others, who gathered at the Plaza hotel for breakfast.
In a federal hearing set for Monday in MoFrنen court, questions arise whether family huts fall under corporate taxes. Disteles Attorney Swill Jey argues for a 4 percent levy instead of 13 and a half percent, with trusts and related costs under review.
A 15 year old, Oliver, fell from Menard and faced family hardship as a dwindling cash supply strained the family. Police aided the boy's welfare while his father faced the boy's difficult plight and sought help from local authorities.
Policeman C. G. Slau captured a man on rd street and Lexington Avenue Sunday after being taken by surprise. The assailant, claiming a car accident, suffered a jaw injury and was taken to hospital for treatment of head wounds.
A youth described as a bandit spurned a watch during a street robbery near Saye and Mitum Street when attempting to enter a building. The thief threatened theft of wallets as residents reported various small losses including $22 from Mrs. Parrish and $36 in drugstore items from Antonio Regogia. Local police pursued the suspect after the incident around 1:38 p.m. Sunday.
The San Antonio Technical Club will hear Carl H Graff, noted distributor for Mochichbachs Pilacnor beer, speak at their meeting Tuesday in the Bio Tonnel Notes venue. W Harris is expected to present a preliminary program.
A garbled OCR passage hints at students addressing difficult over math problems and rate issues. It references a giant instrument and mentions Mrs Tedith May Doant UsAk Uey in a confusing context.
Dustiin Rayin and Gorinhton day ordered autopsy at the head of Joss Martinez 624 Biuth Colwinda hospital after an emergency operation. Martinez was picked up Friday after a fence in Zacae alley. He was tethered and suffered abdominal wounds, later dying early Sunday at 1 45 a m. Police investigating the Saturday night death with no immediate charges filed.
A note on Defense Week activities outlines a civic program featuring Army reserves participation. The event includes public performances by students from Thomas Jefferson and Brackenridge High Schools, with music and speakers arranged by committee members.
Police investigate a stabbing that left Suits Mowayil, 23, wounded at 1105 Nels veer. Howard was found with a severe abdomen wound and hospitalized. Title Davis of 217 Bittebonnet street reports the incident as officers Haghe Patrotinen and B Hursluba assigned to the case.
A county jail inmate died after being rushed to Molday Hospital following a night incident. Witnesses described a melee and the inmate sustaining fatal injuries. Police and a medical examiner are investigating the events leading to the hospitalization and subsequent death.
Gareth Tslelli, 39, a weldress of 324 East Nurvantreel, was believed to be implicated for a theft Monday evening. Local reports say she may have been aided by an Auntio and Depot street accomplices. The case ties to the Washington Irving Jhnier School Parent-Teacher Association event at the Sanved Hearths on 24 West Commerce. G Montes serves as chairman.
A disjointed OCR item describes thefts of costumes and related items. It mentions individuals such as Miss Gladys Gomuinda and Miss 3 Ronin, with alleged cash values and suspects seen by a nurse and others. The text is fragmented but centers on a costume theft and a pursuit by local residents.
A damaged OCR text notes an 82 inch reflector for an observatory, mentioning Molt Tarke and San Antonio with references to production and transit times. The garbled items reference arrival around 7 4. im. HM select, a departure to the Southern Facitio, and various schedule fragments.
A string of accidents over the weekend left one woman dead and six others injured. Mrs. Mary Bax, 55, died after a crash on the Austin highway while en route to New Orleans for Mardi Gras with her daughter Dora Bush, 24, and Helen Batthews, 23. The same incident injured several others, including Mildred Wilson, 21, and Christine Payton, 34, who were taken to local hospitals. A second fatality, Mrs. TinH, occurred in another crash on the same route near Jeffers, with multiple people hospitalized.
Veterans from Lown and surrounding towns attend Beerne Tuesday program at Deere High School. Speakers include Teo Dowrlanes Fest No. 228 leader and Patsy Tutt Miler with Jewell McGunnwhl of Bay Artutitg. Local posts Keerville Duere and others plan to join in the Legion event.
一起汽车事故造成多名伤者包括 Howston 的 WT. Gat 48、McAllen 的 Wither Hien Gilemey 0 及 South Ban Antonio 的 Bette Varn 28 于圣安东尼奥地区的医院接受治疗。伤者被送往县医院，部分伤势为二度烧伤及其他创伤，其中 Macy Coluipa 45 及其他人员在现场接受紧急处理。
Readable fragments show a cork entrance at 147 West Thoraky Drive and a Cav sale around $3700 with inspection times. An unfurnished apartment rents for 332.69 per month at 332 Hast Rynegreen. Classifieds list sales, rentals, and other notices with varied prices and dates.
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