Tightening Up Bexar County Taxes Sought
Bexar County plans stronger tax enforcement with more deputies to verify renditions and chase unpaid 1937 tax rolls. Chief Deputy E S O Mara cites Article 145 Civil Statutes and argues extra staff could boost assessed values by about 20 million, lowering overall tax rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
O'Mara
Bexar
Axalian
S. O'Mara
Fie
Tis
Hic
Cours
Commissioners Court
Don Poliico Recaps 1938 Indictments and Year in Review
The Don Poliico column assesses 1938 with grand indictments and a brisk year in Bexar County history. It paints a melodramatic panorama of political events, surprises, and lively humor as the year ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Don
Bexar County
Year of political upsets and indictments in local city
Officials faced defeats and replacements as Charles W. Anders on and Baum Anderson took office after a year of grand jury activity. Indictments by the B. E. O'Grady panel targeted misused public funds tied to personal property assessments. Tax changes and a school bond election passed by three to one amid resignations and administrative shakeups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egbert Setweppe
P. H. Mullinax
Pols
Charles W. An+demon
Baum Anderson
Frank H. Bushick Jr
B. E O'Grady
Lustick
Theo M. Plummer
City Council
Bushirk
Sear
J. P. Hollers
Ward of Education
Sué Jost
NEA
Hull Youngblood
J. C. Cochran
Mias Elma Neal
R.L. Hogan
J. B. Seibert
Cochran
Ascent city tax hire sparks grand jury controversy
A fragmented report chronicles politics around the July election and Grand Jury activity in Bexar County. It notes accusations against Delos Finch, the scrutiny of alleged hand picked juries, and the unusual public disclosure of indictments amid secret procedures. The piece criticizes secrecy and political influence on prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watch Dog of the Treasury
Warant
Lash Eymmer
Delos Finch
W. W. McCrory
Cirmid Castelet Court
Finch
Sibe
Clash Over Hospital Boards At Robert B Green Hospital
The Dow predicts a clash of wills as two boards of managers Schweppe and Anderson vie for control of Robert B Green Hospital. Anderson, a long time Democrat now aligned with spoils doctrine, faces Schweppe’s assertion of governance while medicos who backed Anderson may influence votes to counter Quin. The hospital’s future hinges on these political maneuvers and potential polling influence.
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Don
Robert B Green Hospital
Schweppe
Anderson
Schwepps
Donagers
Charles W. Anderson
Hotgitat
IG. E. Quin
Quin
Medicos
Len
Events of 1938 The Evens of 1938 Troop Brieve
The article recounts disturbances and political shifts in 1938 including a February tax rate announcement sparking a Property Owners Defense League and tax strikes, clashes at pecan shelters, indictments tied to the Witters case, and the rise of Bomne Trenagura in West Site i politics. It notes actions by the city acting commission, resignations, pool closures, and electoral maneuvers affecting Maverick and Paul Eilday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Property Owners Defense League
Tex
Bomne Trenagura
Cuvers
Alice
Etiday
Paul Eilday
Indictments in re Quin Blahep Campicl motions quashed
The Don hears motions to quash indictments charging defendants with appropriating money for political aims. It contends the money was not for the defendants use but to aid political ambitions of DA Shovk, Congressman Kilday, and others on the machine ticket. The Don notes a bolt that 500 workers at polls could be legal if commissioned as special officers to quell unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John TR. Shovk
Paul J. Kilday
Egbert Suaweppe
Albers W. West Jr
Boh Uhr
ALGO
Bolt
No Tears to Shed Ween School Boas Injunction Suit
Leo Brewer filed an injunction against issuance of twenty thousand county warrants as part of a broader political maneuver. The piece notes court activity and potential judgments by default, referencing figures such as M. Green, Blaury, and Commissioner Robert F. All, with surrounding speculation about positions and loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boas
Leo Brewer
Don
Mont
George Caine
M. Green
Blaury
Maverick
Brower
Green
Robert F
Criminal District Court Box Score
Weekly circuit report shows grand jury of Thomas Tengg J A Dupree and J T Jamison appointed. Habeas corpus noted for forgery and pawning with bonds 100 and 300. Robbery by assault hearing set bond 500. defendant dismissed. Grand jury returned 23 indictments and 3 no bills. Judge W W McCrory presiding for Judge Marty L Howard. November grand jury final report filed. several trials pending.
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Froceedings
Criminal District Court
Grand Jury Commission
Thomas Tengg
J. A Dupree
J. T. Jamison
Faper
Bend
Asault
W. W. McCrory
Ariting
Marty L. Howard
Coord
Des vinion eyes curb on sheriff office spending
The text describes county officials debating spending on office equipment and furnishings. One official's push for printing gear and filing items clashes with budgeting restraint, while colleagues hope a setback tempers his enthusiasm and broadens decision making.
Paving Program in Retirements and Local Politics
The Climax program will be retired to Pellate Iife and cannot vote for Perene. Charles W. Anderson and Sam Anderson replace them, with Donnell and Blappenbeck expected to join in opposing Uhr's paving project. The court is unlikely to support paving at this time.
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Pellate
Iife
Perenne
Charles W. Anderson
Sam Anderson
Uhr
Shila
J. W. Donnell
R. W. Blappenbeck Leré
Andersons
WPA Spending 1 920010 in Area for 1938
A WPA summary notes 1 020 919 dollars in 1938 spending in San Antonio and Bexar County, including a new market house on Produce ToWees place and a fire station. Projects span roads, schools, sewers, park work, hospital additions, night classes, and canning rooms, employing thousands of workers and boosting local commerce.
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Works Progress Administration
San Antonio
Bexar County
Tenth District
Texan
Froduce ToWees
Fer
Fer, ‘Hoyhes
WEA
Povern
Schbal
Irs
Lone
jMgers
Brackenridge Park
East Crockett Street
Mex Barcke Park
Seguin
Sidney Lanier
McCullough Avenue
Dewey 4
San Pedro Avenue
North &I. Mary's Street
West Mare U
Medina Street
North
Laredo Street
Broadway
Guadalupe County
Kenedy
Val Verde
Robert B. Green
Dewitt
Bexar Aysles
Alamo Heights
Ban Antonin
Stinson Felg
Sidney Leaner School
Tecnica
Hexat
WPA
W. B. Kee
Brathenridge Hark Zoo
Bidlste
Biiison
Robey B. Green
Cuero
DeWitt County
That That town figures in grand jury and mayoral chatter
Maury Maverick notes talk of a congressional probe into the election amid grand jury findings involving Frank H. Bush Sr. and Charles McCarthy. The piece names Loring, Plumner, Cochran, Brewer, Winter, Shook, Hart McCormick, Quin, Donnell, and others in a web of political maneuvering and rumored plans for mayoral candidates and public offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury Maverick
Frank H. Byshitok Sr
Comis
Soners
L. F
Bishop
Porter Loring
Tmayor
Plummer
Bushick Tooks
Jefferson High
J. Chester Cochran
Hanning
Leo
F. J. Winter
Dan
Hele Cchiorie
Stieger
Ropert B. Green Hospital
Den
The
Grand
Prand
Charles M. Dickson
Wie W. Wood
Priday
Grand Jury
John R. Shook
Mexico City
Hart McCormick
C.K. Quin
J.W. Donnell
Epohsar Claud V. Birkhead
Bite Bimon
S. G. Tay- Tee
Delay In County Court Upsets Road Builders Deals
The county commissioners court delays a ruling on warrants and bonds tied to road builder deals. Judge McCrocy grants an eight day stall while bids may be rebid after a Friday opening is blocked. Schweppe and Commissioner Borrow push for the $800 ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer
McCrocy
Gatarday
Egatri
Schweppe
P. A
Biullinax
Uin
Two Rare Black Swans Obtained for San Antonio Zoo
The San Antonio Zoological Society purchased two rare black swans along with forty ducks and several waterfowl from Australia. The birds arrived from Selby Lake City and were joined by other species including gadwalls and cinnamon teals. The zoo now houses around eight black swans after the latest acquisition, a rare but costly addition.
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Teo
Toa
Holland
Yoa
Goa
Australia
Avs
Richard Friedrich
San Antonio Zoological Society
Irens
Plir
Sre IE
Desser I
Lake Coty
United States
Intel
Stark
Mallard
Fred Stark
Dallas Man Burns to Death in House Blaze
Dallas fire officials say defective wiring caused a fatal house fire that claimed Glen Canter age 26. Crider was trapped inside and could not escape as flames engulfed the residence. firefighters fought the blaze but he died at the scene.
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Dallas
Glen Canter
Heath
Crider
Young Democrats to Attend Dallas Jackoon Dinner
San Antonio members of the Young Democratic club led by Julia NamI and Mary Lee Williamson planned a Jackson Day dinner campaign. Henry T. Phelps reserved the first plate, with reservations coordinated through the club headquarters on Brady Street.
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ABC Chuck
Matt Antohio
Bexar County
Youngs Democratic Club
Denlas
Young Democratic Club
Julia Nami
Mary Lee Williamson
San Antonio
Pinto Wee Henry T. Phelps
Ap. Architest
Adolphus Hotel
Dallas
Ivery
Nam
Brady
Mise Nami
PennsylvanIa U Prof Visits PennsylvanIa U Prof Visits
A Greece born professor of political geography at the University of Pennsylvania, Dy. Wichall Dorizas, recently in San Antonio en route to Monterrey, plans to address a Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Plaza Hotel. He discusses world affairs and critiques communism capitalism and fascism, warning that the corporation’s pursuit of money drives societal change.
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Ike
Globe
Wichall Dorizas
Politcal Geography
University of Pennsylvania
Greece
Thess
United States
San Antonia
Monterrey
Mialco
Tetum
Chamber of Commerce
Plaza Hotel
Darlas
Heck Deir
Iran
Europe
Dorizes
4 Nation
Ten Will Enroll for Naval Service in January
Ten young men proceed to navy enlistment on January 17 under navy recruiting chief John UT Travis. The San Antonio group includes Eugene C. Barneburg Everett Buck David A. Carroll Russell DeSpain Joseph W. Turin and Benjamin Huaygood. Others hail from Uvalde Ingram LaGoste Fredericksburg and San Antonio.
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John UT. ‘Travis
Navy
Sat
Milk Price Hiked as New Year Gift
In Los Angeles housewives faced higher milk costs as reports said milk prices would rise after January. Milk that had sold as low as 7 cents a quart in some stores and 12 cents on the doorstep would cost about 10 cents per quart in stores and 12 cents at homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Anghurs
Net
Los Angeles
Wes
Farewell of Mullinax and Schweppe at county officials’ swearing-in
In a somber final county commissioners court session, Mullinax and Schweppe bid farewell and urged their successors to continue strong public service. Schweppe praised past cooperation while Mullinax spoke emotionally about the county’s finances and road projects. Incoming officials inherit funds and warrants for road, bridge, and WHA projects as peers lauded their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugentr
Scwepoy
P. H. Mullinax
Baturisy
Gherles W. Andersor
Schweppe
Bam H. Anderson
Mullinax
Bundsy
County Commission
Ers
Schweppa
Mullinex
Beane
Schwippe
Robert F. Uhr
Paik
R. W. Steppenback
J. W. Donnell
Schweppes
Mullax
Car Prowlers Checkin Gutted Clothing Loot In Roaming
Two men reported thefts of clothing after prowlers rifled vehicles early Saturday. W. M. Cove on North St. Marys Street and Frank Gannon on East Myrtle Street each reported a missing overcoat and a suit case of clothing. A box of linens was also noted missing from Mrs. L Gurinsky’s home on 336 Thata Street.
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Rookeries
Dulles
W. M. Cove
Spencer Street
North St. Mary's Street
Frank Gannon
East
Myrtle Street
Alm
L Gurinsky
Ata Street
Epstein Elected Secretary of ICOR and Officers Named
EpsteIn elected secretary of ICOR with Harry agevan listed as finance secretary for 1833. Other officers include trading secretary Amy Livy and treasurer Jacob Shafter, organizer Sarah Epstein, and executives Sofia Davidson and Silva Simmons.
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Harry Agevan
Delasue
COR
Poly Litahitz
Amy Livy
Denver Boulevard
Jacob Shafter
Highland Boulevard
Sarah Epstein
Del~mar Street
Sofia Davidson
Denver Bowsyard
Silva Simmons
Burnet Street
Kidney Trouble Night Disturbance Advice Claimed
A patchy health alert discusses bladder pain and frequent awakening at night attributed to kidney trouble. It mentions various remedies and names unclear authors, with reference to a supposed cure and medical tones. The fragmentary text is difficult to verify for concrete guidance or endorsement.
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Sabon
Ihlx
Jesse Thompson
Tax Office
O'Mary
Omare
Totel
Bao Lisetrict
Bushick
Dotitice
Don Poliico
C. E. Quinang LP
Bison
R. Neil Campbell
Alty ‘Hall
Eooduye
Little
Wright
Rubialg
Bultis
Unr
Tod
Dhr
Pennsylvania
Michail Dorizas
Profemar Visiin
B.A
Mullinax and
Suaweppe
Aids
Epstein
ICOR
Ioanevsie
Feartens
Whalsalp
Flores Street
Garriedty
Bae Eg
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