Officer Faces Murder Charge After Bridge Accident
An army officer from Fort Houston is due in court Monday on a murder charge linked to a wheel accident that killed Mrs. Tena Martinez on the Jones Avenue bridge over the San Antonio river. Her daughter Avile Martinez and granddaughter Rachel Martinez suffered broken legs, while Mrs. Martinez died en route to Green Hospital. A second motorist, Anna Meredith, was hospitalized after a Sunday crash on East Laurel Street, and others were treated for injuries from separate city accidents.
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Justice of the Peace Autoon Adam
Tena Martinez
Quinsy
Martinez
Jones Avenue
San Antonio
Robert
Green Hospital
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Rachel
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Quincy Street
Anna V. Meredith
East Laure
P. and
Jerome Lorance
East Laou- Vel Street
J. M. Lindley
Nolan Street
Camden
Brooklyn
Humphrey Drought
Oakland Street
Main Avenue
French Place
Baldwin Denies Leaving Missouri Pacific Lines
A telegram from R W Morrison president of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce asking if Baldwin would depart Missouri Pacific prompted a reply. Baldwin stated there is absolutely nothing in the rumor and that there is no change in his plans. the message praised Morrison’s leadership for the railroad’s section.
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R. W. Morrison
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
WW. Baldwin
Misisi Pacific Lines
Baldwin
Mis- Pacific
Messouri Pacific
Former Local Man to Be Returned on Forgery Charge
Deputy Sheriff Aliciana Flores departs Tuesday for Long Beach to take into custody Frank W. Morris former manager of the San Antonio Western Union office. He faces a complaint in the court of the Justice of the Peace Anton Adam for forgery and three counts of embezzlement. The charges total about $800. Morris will be returned to San Antonio for trial.
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Long Beach
Frank WH. Morris
San Antonio Western Union
Anton Adam
Morris
San Anjuio
Tril
Movie Location Praised in San Antonio War Film Notes
San Antonio is hailed as a movie center in a Gloucester picture director piece by Hywood and Fred Henderson of the chamber of commerce. The article on Making War on Location discusses Wings filmed near San Antonio and includes photographs showing France in Texas.
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Gton
Fred Herndon
Chamber ‘of Commerce
France
Texas
Texas Chambers to Meet Thursday
A meeting of presidents and general managers of West East and South Texas chambers of commerce will be held Thursday in Dallas to coordinate sectional efforts on statewide questions. HR Morrison of the South Texas chamber says he will represent San Antonio and the district at the gathering.
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South Texas Chambers of Commerce
Dallas
HR. W. Morrison
Southeras Chamber
Morrison
San Antonio
South Texas
Newton Names New Assistant Deputy Sheriff
Charles Peters, assigned to the county criminal court for the last year, has been named assistant deputy sheriff in Newton. Mandar was promoted to the post of chief deputy, succeeding Alphonse Ne.
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Newton
Charles Peters
County Criminal Court
Mandar
Alphonse Ne
Army Orders From Universal Service Clarified
Jan. 3 Washington dispatch reports Solowing army orders issuing relief and reassignment within Ninth Corps Area. Cavalry Col John J. Boniface relieved from detail for organized reserves. Capt Ellis Be. Haring assigned to Spesta Corps Area. Second Lieut. James Arthur Witons on leave. Williston Oy to Fort Sam Houston.
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Fort Sam Houston
Notable San Antonio Visitors and Local Notables Christmas Holiday Notes
San Antonio echoes with holiday movements as prominent figures and travelers arrive and depart. Gimbel Millinery president Hebert S. Gimbel visits from Philadelphia and plans a return to San Antonio after a month with local hosts. Local officials, lawyers, and business leaders including J. M. Thompson, Herbert Peckham, and C. B. Renshaw are active, with hunts, hotel changes, and social open houses across the city.
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San Antonio
Hebert S. Gimbel
Gimbel Millinery Syndicate
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Anthony Hotel
Fiesta drive launches for San Jacinto celebration
The Fiesta de San Jacinto association opened subscriptions to fund the largest city fiesta. Secretary Jack Raybould said attendance may top last year’s 55,000, a 23 percent rise from 1928. Director Jack Burke set a January 28 meeting at the Gunter to approve plans for the April 18 to 23 parade and festivities.
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Association
Chamber of Commerce
Jack Raybould
Jack R. Burke
Paste
Gunter Ho
Burke
Elks Plan Monday Night Meeting In New Year
Elks Judge here schedule a first business meeting of the year Monday at 8 pm. Reports will cover the Christmas charity for city orphans and the membership drive now under way. The drive ends Jan 15 with 450 applications already filed. another class to be initiated soon.
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the Elks Judge
Don’t treat a cough lightly and take Pertussin now
Do not ignore a cough as it inflames throat tissues and can spread germs. Pertussin provides relief by easing spasms, loosening mucus, and aiding expectoration. it is a herbal remedy prescribed for over 20 years. If the cough has settled in the danger zone, consult a doctor.
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Drumgiste
Rosdon
Minneapolis
Minn
Menco Mine Hag Big Year at Rosita Mines
Rosita mines near Eagle Pass, a Gug chemical holding, spent about 17 million dollars in 1926 and expects its largest business year in 1927. The Rosita operation ships coal and by products worldwide, with an estimated 20,000 miners and a modern townsite built at a cost of 6 million dollars.
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Rosita Mines
Gugchem
Eagle Ties
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Itosita
Rosita
Mexico
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