1838 Brings Joy and Sorrow to Alamo City
A look back at San Antonio events in 1838 covering crime, politics, storms, and notable deaths. Key figures include Dr. Jeremiah Rhodes former school head, Judge John F. Onion, and Carl Venth. The year featured indictments, strikes, political shifts, and major public incidents.
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Alamo City
San Antonio
Wiesta
Jares P. Hollers
Hull Younebroad
Jerry MacRar
Convent of Blessed Sacrament of the Incarnate Word
Mother of Ont
Samery
Claud
Cowboy
Henry
Arthur Sinclar
Carl Venth
University of San Antonio
West Side
Patol Ares
Rsry J
Bexar County
San Antonio notices and deaths list of 1940s events
A fragmented timeline from San Antonio records lists executions, resignations, elections, disasters, and civic notes across 1940. Items include Vaughn execution reports, notable local officials, a hospital infant care fund, school resignations, highway crashes, a mayoral/ gubernatorial race, Corrigan's visit, and various legal and municipal actions with dates spanning April through December.
Protest in British auctions tied to campaign money
Fragmented notes claim protests in British auctions were exchanged for campaign contributions to Lax office employees. Reports mention low values and a December 29 warrants plan blocked by property owners. December 10 Walter P. Napier elected chamber of commerce president.
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Valaen
Bmmicler
Spears
We State Supreme Court
Robert F. Uhr
Changes in 0 5 at federal building
The federal building will undergo moving of seven offices on January 1 as staff numbers shift. The Soil Conservation service will take over the internal revenue agents office, while the Matematic office moves to vacated space on the second floor. Internal revenue agents relocate to new offices and special agents move to the supervising customs agents office, with the civil service and immigration service occupying redistributed spaces.
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Federal
Soil Conservation
Internal Revenue Agent
iMatentic
I Vn Flces
Extortion Plotter Faces Year Term In New York
James Crosby Edwards Jr. a 28 year old unemployed seaman was sentenced to one year and a day in a federal penitentiary after pleading guilty to two charges of attempting to extort five hundred ten thousand dollars from Thomas A Balfe a wealthy National Distillers executive by using the United States mails in the extortion plot.
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New York
James Crosby Edwards Jr
Federal
Titey
United States
Thomas A. Balfe
National Distillers
Rev. T. S. Sessions Seriously Ill at Local Hospital
The Rev T S Sessions longtime former presiding elder of the San Antonio district of the Methodist church resided at 1702 Waverly Avenue and was reported to be seriously ill Saturday at Medial and Surgical Hospital.
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T. S. Sessions
Waverly Avenue
San Antonio
The
Methodist Church
Medial and Surgical
Barkley Read Demos Again In First Senate Caucus
Washington dispatch reports Democrats in the first caucus of the Seventy sixth Congress unanimously chosen Sen. Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky as majority leader. J. Hamilton Lewis and Sherman Minton were elected majority whip and assistant whip, respectively, with no opposition.
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Washington
INS
Senate
Missionary leaders to speak at Methodist union meeting in San Antonio
Delegates from the three branches of Methodism join in San Antonio for a four day general missionary meeting to discuss unification of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, Methodist Episcopal Church, and Methodist Protestant Church. Notable speakers include Bishops Hughes Richardson Cushman and others from the mission boards and women’s societies.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Methodist Protestant Church
General Missionary Control
Methodist ‘Episcopal Church
San Antonin
Whiting Enneyance
Methodist Church
Travis Park
Edwin Holt Hughes
W. E. Shaw
Board of Foreign Missions
Ernest G. Richardson
Board of Home Missions
Ishop Ralph 8. Cushman
Board of Education
Fast Traveling Star Is Discovered at Methodist Fesecupat
Pasadena dispatch reports an evangelist from Harrodsburg Kentucky with a traveling star noted during a Methodist festival. The event featured speakers including Layla and multiple church leaders such as Dr W G Cram and Dr Forney Hutchinson.
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Layla
W. G. Cram
Board of Missions
Forney Hutchinson
Boston Avenue Chorch
Tulsa
J. KB. Spillman
Pasadena
Harrodsburg
Iis Observatory
United Methodist
United Methodism
Scientist Describes Wolf Rayet Star as Fastest Known
Dr. Paul W. Mervill of the Carnegie Institute of Technology notes the star is a Wolf-Rayet type and the fastest traveling of its kind. He says only a few Wolf stars exist and they are highly prized, occupying the hot end of the stellar sequence.
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Paul W. Mervill
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Young woman runs for Chicago alderman in 18th ward
Eileen McCarthy, 22, declares candidacy in Chicago’s Eighteenth ward, saying older politicians ignore youth issues and that the youth need jobs. She is part owner of a grocery and emphasizes tackling unemployment and other youth concerns.
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Chicago
Cucago
Eileen McCarthy
Eiler
Poliick
Garner Demands New Deal Changes From Republicans
Vice President John Nante Garner urges sweeping shifts in the New Deal after talks with several senators. He views the November elections as a signal for the Democratic Party to realign policy with public opinion and reform its program.
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Garner
Washington
TNS
John Nante Garner
Nes Namid
Ehsugi Lotic
Blic Opiniah
Nation’s Big Bowl Games On NBC And More
Four major college football bowls air tomorrow across NBC and other networks. Sugar Bowl featuring Georgia Tech and Carnegie Tech in New Orleans. Orange Bowl in Miami. Cotton Bowl with Texas Tech versus St Mary's. Rose Bowl Duke vs USC. Also radio and TV items include program notes and concert broadcasts.
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CG U
Carnegie Tech
New Orleans
NBC
Columbia Broadcasting System
Miami
Tennessee
Oklahoma University
KTBA
Tech
Wil He
Texas Tech
Dallas
St Mary's
California
Texas State
KABC
Kem Tins
Hal Thompson
Duke
Dance and Music Listings From Sunday Short Wave
Radio schedule fragment lists multiple programs across stations such as New York London and Schenectady. Entries include dance broadcasts, anthems, orchestra segments, and travelage in English with times ranging from afternoon to late evening and various frequencies and durations.
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New York
Ian Dance
League of Nations
Abu
Iabertiioces
Poe Tranamisalan
Weeern
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Stork Visits Most in July at Robert B Green Hospital
Old Man Stork favored July for deliveries at Robert B Green hospital in 1938. Mrs. Bertha Langenberg, record librarian, reports 93 births in July and the busiest day December 28 with seven town residents born that day. The year saw 4203 admissions, 259 major operations, 11,897 emergency treatments, and 50,522 total treatments. Hospital births totalled 144 outside the hospital attended by physicians.
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Stork
Robert B. Green
Bertha Langenberg
Ex Pastor Sues for Back Pay in New York
The Rev. William Guthrie, former pastor of the Church of St. Martins in the Bouwerie, sues for back pay claiming a $2000 annual salary as rector emeritus. He alleges the church refused payment since March 1, 1938, seeking $1000 in back wages.
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New York
William Norma Guldirle
Jdsnears
LaGuardia Slugger Declared Insane
New York December 31 A 48 year old man named James Hagan who slugged Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia has been declared insane and committed to a hospital for the insane by Supreme Court auxiliary Aaron Steuer. The case notes he will be transferred to a veterans hospital after treatment.
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New York
James Hagan
Plovello H
Radio Schedule Summary from Gypay Caravan and Stations
Radio listings show a dense schedule across stations KISA T103 Gypay Caravan WOAL and more, featuring a mix of music programs, church services, news, talks, and public notices. Notable items include animal news, Baptist channel, York Philharmonic, and various orchestras, with times ranging from morning to midnight and multiple named programs and hosts.
Tomorrow's Programs and Broadcast Lineup Abbreviated
Radio and TV listings detail a Monday schedule with musical acts, talk segments, sports coverage, and special features across channels. Notable items include The Fast Fleder, Rhythm Rally, and the Cotton Bowl game coverage with multiple time slots and network notes.
Omega Oil Backache Cure Story Card
A reader recalls a folk remedy tale about Omega Oil as a backache cure. The narrator trades labor for a dollar then buys a bottle, hoping quick relief from a painful back and lingering aches. The tale ends with a gritty, humorous assertion of regained strength.
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OMEGA
Bill
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