Centennial Group Hears Last Pleas For Projects
The Birkhead advisory group held its final hearing on proposals for the Centennial unit worth 400000 dollars. Veiled conflicts arose over stadium siting near San Antonio park and the Alamo land purchase, with speakers urging condemnation limits and faster action while noting resident noise and traffic concerns.
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Birkhead
Congress
J. Brooke
Travis Tuildine
Claude V. Bihead
Broals
Congres Mona
Gary
Tin Birkhead
Bers
Alamo Restoration Drive Seeks 4320000 State Funds
The Texas Historical Landmarks Association and the Daughters and Sons of the Heroes and Pioneers of Texas asked up to 2300000 for the Alamo project plus 700 for site purchase where Alamo dead were burned. An additional 17000 for Texas history material and 17000 for early manuscripts would go to public library. Brooks notes total asks reach 4320000 with 3370000 available and 400000 granted locally, with 25000 needed for administration.
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Howard
Ives
Pronert
Daughters of the Republic
Alamo
Brooks
Leila Small
Alamacuslee
Beretta
E. J. Abell
Centennial Commission
J. X. Beretta
Altgeit
Texas Historical Landmarks Association
Daughters and Sons of the Heroes and Pioneers of Texas
Alamia
Adina DeZavolla
Texas
Public
Woodhull Pleads for Mission Fund
Woodhull appeals for funds to finish a Catholic church mission project with $3600 needed to complete the church and $14000 more for surrounding structures. Representatives from the Archdiocese and Trail Drivers demand support, proposing a monument at the Municipal Auditorium site or a ranch house behind the stadium, with various figures and groups backing the drive.
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Mig Liediavala
Ban Jese
A. J. Morkovsky
A. J. Drossaerts
Gainty Dodge Frost Woodhull
Harvey Smith
WPA
Conservation Society
Br. P. B. Bill
Te Stadium
Leg Léwer
Mie Stauiuin
Tan
Advicts Sory Cel Ny Institute
Benamey
Pompeii
Tos League of
Structural Work Begins On New San Antonio Post Office
Postmaster Dan J. Quill drilled the first rivet in the construction of the new San Antonio post office. Floyd Schreiber, A. We Katsche and Co contractor, and government engineer L. E. Allison watched as 25 percent of the structural work stood and 3554 tons of steel would frame the building.
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San Antonio
Dan J. Quill
Floyd Schreiber
A. We Katsche and Company
Conirectora
L. E. Alison
Allison
Allied Promises Veto of Sales Tax Debate
Governor Allred pledged to veto a general sales tax if the legislature passed it, saying he would decide on convening the legislature by tomorrow. The interview touched on party lines and possible extraordinary sessions regarding the measure.
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Scallas
Jamurs V. Allred
Ailred
Washington square hall pledged for Latin American centennial plan
City property cost cutting could save about 50000 in a diplomatic centennial project to spruce up Washington Square and clean up a red-light district. Spokesman Alonso Pernies cites creating Latin American ties with a park display and old letters, while Canary Islanders seek 201 million for Texas archives. Other items include restoring historic properties, landscaping Trays park, and adding a tiled fountain. Birkhead group awaits congressional action to proceed.
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Washington Square
Alonso Pernies
Texas
Villita Street
Elm Street
9. B. Thayer
Altrusa Clu
Trays Park
Birkhead Group
A Three Days Cough Signal Warns of Danger
A stubborn cough may signal serious trouble ahead. Creomulsion, a creosote-based remedy, is promoted as soothing infected membranes and loosening phlegm to relieve chest colds bronchial irritation. The ad touts doctors' use and a guarantee with refunds, urging readers to buy now.
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Monica
Adutla
Bel & Real
Creatateao
Warn Morgan Probe Links Arms Contracts to War Aid
Testimony in the probe into Morgan alleges his firm contracted for 104 million dollars of rifles for Allied powers before U S entry, with Raushenbush citing 4 409 000 rifles aimed at British and Russian troops. Morgan denies urging production expansion and cites prior puppet statements as evidence in the contentious hearing. The exchange centers on Morgan’s role as purchasing agent for allied supplies totaling about 3.6 billion dollars with a 30 million dollar commission.
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America
Morgan Etd Company
United States
Morgan
Stephen Raushenbush
Gimmer
Axims
Raushenbush
Tamonb
Hie Bank
Fitaes of Uie
German Arts
International Finance
Morgan Group
Lamont
Morgan and Company
Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Briton Denies World Arms Ring
London reports Britains top arms makers, including Vickers Ltd, deny membership in an international arms ring. J Reid Young claims such rumors misrepresent facts while Vickers investments in Japanese Spanish and Romanian firms are disclosed. Craven says control over these companies is nonexistent, as the royal commission probes private manufacture.
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London
Pit
Vickers, Ltd
Brition Munition Makers
Royal Commieian
J. Reid Young
Great
Young
Vickers
Charles Craven
Vilrs-Armstrong
John Bankes
Craven
Washington
Senate
Electric Mont Company
New London
Gann
Admiralty
United States
Great Britain
Royal
WPA Heads Must Swear Allegiance
New York January 8 Victor F Ridder Works Progress Administrator for New York City said about 40 people in administrative posts refused to take the oath of allegiance to the Constitution and may be dropped from the payroll They would be summoned to explain their refusal and a second refusal would follow potential payroll removals.
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WPA
New York
Victor F. Ridder
Works Progress
New York City
Ridder
Miners Escape Flooded Mine In Johnston City
Fifty men trapped as floodwaters poured through seals at Old Ben mine No 18 in Johnston City Illinois. They faced a rising wall of water and minutes to spare before danger passed, amid prior flooding in the area.
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Johnston City
Ben
Houston and the Matamoros Expedition Bold Clash
Century ago Sam Houston rushed to halt the Matamoros campaign seen as fatal to Texas. The article details Grant’s command from Bexar to Goliad, transfer of spoils, and Houston’s insistence on lawful authority while questioning Grant’s loyalty and origins.
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Todey Sam Houston
Texas
Bess
Sam
Houston
Joseph T. Neill
Bexar
James Grant
Matamoros
Neill
Mexico
Tolley
Grant
Gallad
Royston
Aisaion la Rahia
Jortha
Jatkeon day dinner to honor Democratic leaders at St Anthony hotel
About 200 attendees are expected at the Young Democratic Club of Bexar County dinner at the St Anthony hotel Wednesday night. Local and out of county Democrats attend, with fund contributions aiding the national campaign. Speakers include Mayor O K Quin and Associate Justice Robert Lee Bobbitt, and President Roosevelt’s radio address will be broadcast.
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Lub
Bexar County
M. M. Buchanan
Uvalde
Tom McNamars
Herman Nami
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