Burlesque Favorite Burke Recalls Early Life and Rise
An interview recounts John Burke’s Philadelphia roots and rise through vaudeville to fame in Schubert’s Passing Show of 1919. He describes family cloth weaving, childhood piano, early stage gigs, and a nickname journey from burlesque to prominent Broadway presence.
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Rivke
Trom Philendelphia
Walpre
Fred Irwin
Burke
Solie
Keith Echeyit
Burke Pecame
Bosincea
Het Schibert
Pet Ein Tengl
Unclear historical note on 1970s film figures and events
Fragmentary OCR mentions Peculiar Nigl pitched deanery and Wax, 1972, The Mu e is Nox, Tinner trouble, Johnny dead-pan Los Angeles comedy night, Mack Sennett, Burk five years, Lion Bins, Mel-Vite WINTON sheriff, Waynesville plot threads, and a derailed tale of coincident depart iment in California with a sheriff and local names.
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Vinno
Tinner
Johnny
Los Angeles
Mack Sennett
Sermett
Taney
Burke
Tin Fish
Fronaut
California
Mel- Vite Winton
Bexar
Sherdf
Willian
Iran Regent Visit Tourney Plans Near Pecos River
Foly writes Ainlel Regent journey near the Pecos River ten weeks ago. A Mexican page and Wil tnapn's contract vanished after a morning awakening. Badge ownership contested. Tal Monin and Pravin spearheads note Eagle President changes. A southern mountains arrival at 2:20 pm Saturday. visitors expected, with St Anthony’s reference and California plans hinted.
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Foly
Iran
Tollwoor
Pecos River
Paige
Wiltnapn
Wilingison
Eagle
Deveney
Fratevoal Greer
Eagles
Raves
Mmernyy
Recordi
Router
Acrotory
Lhe Ji Anlonma Aero
Bervadiy
Salilny
Wenlur
Anthony Lel Agnon Bundy
California
F Boys Nabbed as Window Shishers Frustrate Downtown Looters
Four youths, all 18, were captured after six weeks of window smashing in downtown stores. About $6000 in glass damage and hundreds in loot prompted police to chase five suspects after two were caught in a blind alley near West Houston and Cameron. Detectives recovered six watches and linked the gang to nine burglaries including two general stores and a jewelry firm. The youths boasted of cookies and cake taken from a bakery during their spree.
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Kelly
Eddie Amacker
PB. C. Hardcastle
R. F. Tate
Tis
Hoya
Tie Bakery
Famous surgeons to see youth with knife brain injury
The case of Frank Muniz aged 25 at Robert B. Green hospital in Desiny Morning draws international attention. He suffered a knife blade wound in the left brain after a New Years party fight on Colima Street, yet walked to the hospital and retained mental function while doctors including Dr Ernest Bach of Washington University examine the injury.
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United States
Mexico
Bad Antonio
Frank Muniz
Robert B. Green
Desiny
Muntz
New Years Pay Heartus
Colima Street
Wadertack
Muniz
Mexican highway officials attend Detroit conference
Leopoldo Farias, director of the Mexican federal highway commission, led engineers to the American Road Builders conference in Detroit. They were honored at a banquet by William F. Farlong, with remarks on cross border highway and traffic information efforts. Local officials, including Mayor C. M. Chambers, praised the visit and discussed cooperation, while a separate note reports Westinghouse announcing a one half share dividend payable February 209 to holders of common and preferred stock.
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Leopoldo Farias
Speek
Gale
Mexis
Tinghouse Pays
New York
Ton IL
Uwi
Westinghouse Ellis and Manufacturing Company
Loisy
Radio Corporation
Westinghouse
Sommon
Slaying of 8. A. Hospital Official Involves Local Loses
Clues fail in the slaying of 8 A hospital official. Two San Antonio Stee hospital workers were arrested and later confessed to thefts at Seguin. Blood stained shirts and plaited fabrics tied to the WICKES murder. Investigators questioned 350 employees and 100 trustees with no decisive suspects.
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8. A. Hospital
O. f'Joby Simpsony
San Antonio Stee Hospital
Altert Hauser
Seguin
Wickes
Hauaser
Wicetime
Hatlsser
Man Picks Wrong Place for Theft
A man attempted theft on Nevada Street when a truck passed by early Wednesday. He narrowly avoided falling and was ordered to stop by a passing police car driven by Pete Valles. He was later taken into custody.
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Nevada Street
Uller
Driviig Oy
Pete Valles
Almigaide
Green Hospital Facilities Taxed Amid New Fees
Facilities of the Robert B. Greats Hill face taxation as mines of Ban Antanas implement new levies. Superintendent Mass Homer O. Firrts says the tax will fund care and support, with MeItonet to be paid. Hospital resources and staff are stretched as funding challenges persist. CAN DRCLARKS DIVIDEND NEW YORK Inn. U-a1-Con lente Gan company today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable February 14 to stockholders of record February 3.
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Robert B. Greatps Hill
Ban Antanas
Homer O. Firrts
Weelheaday
Shindecan
New York
Inn
Conlente Gan Company
Two Geese Stolen From Brackenridge Park Recovered
Two youths, one under arrest, are accused of stealing two geese from Brackenridge Park. The birds were later recovered after police traced the trail to the youths’ home. A planned goose dinner at a young lady friend’s home was canceled as invitations were rescinded.
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Brackenridge Park
Caph
Aubrey Hopkins
Hopkys
Sam
A. F.preschang
Iba She Reese
Bishtven
Window Shades Stolen From Home in Carson Street
A report to police on Wednesday states 10 window shades were taken from 299 Carson Street. Suspects or motive unclear. The incident involved residents Mrs B J Sevice and NM Koenig at nearby addresses. Police noted related items such as a coal hat and handbag were mentioned in fragmented notes.
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Carson Steent
B. J. Sevice
North Olive Street
NM. Koenig
Statue model completed for national memorial in Washington
Photographs of a model statue honoring Robert G Inigersol were submitted to the national committee overseeing the project. The bronze statue stands 12 feet high on a 14 foot marble base by the Potomac in Washington DC and cost about 20,000 dollars funded by a national committee of friends and drivers.
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Gutzon Borglum
Robert G. Ingersol
Potomac River
Washington, D. C
Borglum
Brackenridge Park
Robert G. Inigersol
Tasmuils
Gutson Bergium
Brackentlige Park
Codel
Tagersol
Tamer Ammostic
Borglinn
Potomar
Borglint
Fair Ground Head Force Sought Amid Texas World Fair Clash
Fort Worth chamber of commerce head Fairer A Whinley warned that the Texas World Fair Commission must convene a meeting in Austin within 60 days or face a shakeup. Kennedy of Carony Cheat Kennedy, a Dallas area farmer tied to the Central Power and Light, resigned this week, affecting Local business confidence.
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A. Whinley
le Chambre
Conmmerce
Jamner C. Kennedy
Carony
Kennedy
Dallas
Centril Power and Light Company
Pease of Business
Violin Students to Give Public Concert at Fort Bam
About 28 students from the Yrbhe schools will perform in a public concert this Sunday at TW Bom Fort Bam Toustey chapel. Major Marjorie Teller will present the event with support from Mrs Thro Love and Minne, while Dorothy Shailp and Linley Banks are noted as pivotal participants.
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Yrbhe
Mrx
Majorie Teller
TW Bom
Fort Bam Toustey Chapel
Throlove
Gourt Holds Street Number on Warrant Enough
A Thursday court record describes Leonard Brown blocking an attempt to execute a liquor case search warrant at Mrs. Frieda Kunkel’s home. The defense argued federal prohibition limits allowed the search, while testimony claimed large quantities of whiskey were found in a keg, with property and chain of custody details noted.
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Gourt
J. Meni
Leonard Brown
Abtornes
Sir Echols
Frieda Kunkel
Sexnin
Contributions of Parents Pay for Playground Aids
Reading shows parents fund playground aids and new LATI-title supervision. Officials announce a Tuesday meeting to appoint a supervisor and set a monthly pay scale. Miss Ere bit De Cato and Mrs. Miry Wilson Young lead the program with a fall start date and site at a local recreation center.
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Eeslers
Shroweh
Makhers” Els
Ontimokiny
Ibis Yer
Nassishvnit Bark Deyamment
Annamerd
Weelnrsday
Pails
Monty Ta de Fray Salney
Mb Locke
Luke Ani Fughiand
Supervistoy
Sangliys
Erebit de Cato
Miry Wilson Young
Woman Injured by Fall Prom Auto
A woman was injured when a fall from a prom car caused by two youths near Ped nricksbara. Miss Hope of 1107 Nord Laverto was thrown and found in an affected state. She was taken to the capital by an attendant, with details coordinated by local authorities.
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Prom Auto
Fn Cay
Tueailny Wistil
Miss Hope
Nords Laverto
Bhewan
Jullnik Villeana
Ain
Los Angeles Heights School Extends Tax Payment Deadline
The Los Angeles Heights School board announced on Wednesday that the time to pay property taxes without penalty or interest is extended through January 4. President Dy G Hays and business manager Pontenot reported that funds were coming in, the district is financially healthy, and the board intends to protect the extra month to reduce tax collection pressure.
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Los Angeles Heights
Hays
RLOW
Pontenot
Fragmented OCR note on speech and war debate in Congress
OCR fragment references Beverly TMs Unht Jan W-Bermard and Tong enoigte amid a speech about war and a seaborn congress event. It mentions attendees and speakers, with unclear specifics and many garbled names. The text hints at political rhetoric and upcoming votes, but actual details are unreadable.
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Beverly
Jan W—Bermard Shaw
Mwabny
Wally
Huyne
Congress
San Antonio builders clash over contract bidding limits
San Antonio contractors accuse out of state firms of monopolizing bids for city projects. Builder exchange officials pressed Mayor Chambers to intervene, proposing split bidding to favor smaller local firms. The mayor pledged to seek a plan through Congress to aid San Antonio contractors amid Army housing work concerns.
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Itls
Alitm
Jon
Archer
Rehey
San Antonio
Army
Park Syn Touro
Sidi
San Antoninas
Congressina
John N. Gorver
Richard ML Kieverg
Fae
Lves
Camp Normoyle
Robbery at Burrell Cleaners On West Commerce Street
Three Mexican men packed into Busd uy to che Burrell Cleaners and Dyers near 3307 West Commerce Street early Wednesday. They forced entry, took items, and fled before police arrived. Howard Riasn operates the establishment.
Six Arrested After Police Pistol War Slaying
Six suspects were arrested following a sequence of gun violence that culminated in the killing of four men in a town. Det. A. Hine led the investigation on South Santa Rosa Street. One man remained jailed on murder and firearms charges after being bonded out of custody.
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Wan
Ty Cief
Owen Ki
Liv
Jas Nim
Santa Tosa
Weaing
Pleresville
Kifer Visits San Antonio Public Service Figure and Travel
A. Kifer, a former resident of Muskegon, traveled to San Antonio on Tuesday for a camera assignment with Arurteni Airwass. He planned to return to Milakogon Ztail Gallforali after attending the funeral of Mrs. G. Kier, with details partially unclear in the OCR.
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Fa’ Kifer
Vlee
San Antonia Public Service Company
Kennedy Begins Duties With C P L
Kennedy, former wrestler and head of Centent and Bauthwese Utittles, becomes president of Central Power and Light Company. Directors’ names include EB. Nelawanien, H.C. forhr, ig . Krieal, W. J. Boone as vice president and secretary-treasure.
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Tames
Kennedy
Wreste
Centent
Comming
Dulles
Central Power and Light Company
Pro
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