Salvation Army origins and a local officer's memories
Col. W Roy Gues recalls the Salvation Army's early days with Gen. William Booth, noting its small start and rapid growth. The piece blends history of Booth's mission in London with anecdotes from World War I and a San Antonio photo contest, highlighting evolving perceptions of the Army and amateur photography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roy Gues
Lays
Hillam Booth
Balvation Army
Gilky
Salvation Army
America
Salvaton Army Hall
Commocgee Street
Wiliam Booth
London
Becaus
Tle
Booth
Army of Salvation
Betting Pattern in Race Track Box Seats
A spectator recalls watching betting behavior from box seats at a race track. He describes observing executives and “the big shots” wagering, then hints at risking money with the informed crowd. An offer of tickets and a whispered push to bet are noted before a sudden interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ake bin Teilinis
Peter O'Brien Funeral Services Set
Funeral services for Peter O'Brien, a San Antonio banker, will be held at his home on West Magnolia Avenue then Mass at St. Anne's Church. He was a Knights of Columbus and other orders member. Survivors include his widow Mrs. Charlotte Gallagher O'Brien, four daughters Mrs. Mary Strain Mrs. Francis Lipscomb Miss Cucelia O'Brien four sons Peter O'Brien brother Paul O'Brien sister Mrs. Margaret Small and four grandchildren, all of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter O'Brien
San Antonia
West
Magnolia Avenue
St. Anne's Catholic Church
M. Gilbert
O'Brien
Knights of Columbus
Order of the Alhambrs
Order of Hibernians
Charlotte Gallagher O
National Teachers Head Here Thursday Miss Rally to Speak
Miss Rally, presiding of the National Education Association's classroom teachers department, will address the San Antonio Teachers' Council at 4 15 Thursday at the San Antonio Vocational and Technical School auditorium. She has held prominent roles in education, was a 1929 World Federation of Education Associations delegate at Geneva, and serves as secretary of the NBA elementary department. Miss Rally teaches high school in Kansas City Missouri.
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Mary
National Education Association
Wil
San Antonio
Audi- Yorum
Education Association
Miss Rally
World Federation of Education Associations
Geneva
NBA
Association
Kansas City
L Ford Stafford Services in Los Angeles
Funeral services for L Ford Stafford formerly of New Orleans and a director for the T and N O Rail Road company were set for 4 20 p m Wednesday at the Porter Loring chapel under the auspices of Texas lodge No 4 FR M Stafford a former Bad Antmis resident is survived by widow Mrs Annie Butcher Stafford two daughters Missis Tais and Marian Stafford a son George Stafford and James Stafford Interment in City cemetery was planned for May 6
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L. Ford Statrd
New Orleans
T. and
N. O
Porter Loring
Texas Lodge
M. Stafford
Aannie Butcher Stafford
Daugh- Missis Tais
Marian Stafford
George Stafford
New Oran Fon
James Stafford
Califar
City Cemetery
Catholic Students Contest Promotes Play on Fallacies
Catholic students from colleges and high schools in San Antonio will compete in a writing contest titled S play criticizing communist fallacies. The contest, sponsored by the San Antonio Months Leadership union and Catholic student bodies, will be judged by three local residents and the winner will have their play produced.
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San Antonio
Boerne Physician Missing Sparks Local Search Effort
Boerne physician Julius G. Bradeholt is reported missing after his wife last saw him on Commerce Street in San Antonio Tuesday afternoon. Police and community volunteers mounted a search, as authorities note no clear motive or clue yet. In San Antonio, W. L. Windrow Drug Store reported thieves entered through a transit and stolen candies, tancre, and 150 dollars in pennies.
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Julius G. ‘Bradeholt
Boerne
Mra. Bradenoft
Tier
Commerce Street
San Antonio
W. L. Windrow
West Woodlawn Arena
Quin Pledged Sheppard Ad on Centennial Projects
Mayor G. Quin received a response from Senator Merrig Sheppard to delete from the Centennial program certain local projects funded by San Antonio's 400000 mark. The request, supported by East and Worth East residents, aims to remove stadium and Exposition Park from the eligible list citing a direct historic value. Congress member Marty Maverick helped adjust the framing to favor Texas history commemorations.
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Quin
Merrig Sheppard
Shepyard
Qui
Quiil
East
Worth East Side
San Antonio
Tor
Centennial
Sponzors
Marty Maverick
Texas
Former Wisconsin Solon Dies in Texas
Howard Tesséair a former Wisconsin state senator and longtime Mercedes resident died in a San Antonio hospital. A Republican, he owned telephone businesses in Wisconsin. Survivors include his widow Mrs Flors Tessadale of Mercedes and four brothers led by Jon Tessdale of Sparta.
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Wisconsin
Flors Teasdale
Mercedes
Jon Tessdale
Sparta
Writeley Libel Conviction Reversed by Court of Appeals
The 30 day fall sentence of Rob ert Whiteley a Bexar county politician on a criminal libel charge against Martin Wright electrical contractor brother of Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright was reversed and remanded by the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin The court ruled jury instructions were improper and that the complaint failed to allege Whiteley’s connection with publication or circulation of the paper Bare Facts and criticized the complaint form
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Robert Whiteley
Bexar County
Martin Wright
Phil Wright
Court of Criminal Appeals At
Austin
Wiikeley
Wright
Charles J. Matthews
Whiteley
Insurance Award Affirmed by Court
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a Bee County district court judgment denying Grace Amelia Beck collection of on two insurance policies from Lina Beck. Testimony stated Grace Amelia Beck was promised benefits by Lina Beck through Thor Aly Gustav Beck and Mirielleles, with Dina Beck named as beneficiary. The court found Beck failed to notify insurers of a change of beneficiary before death, so the trial court judgment stands.
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Bee County
Grace Amelia Beck
Lina Beck
Giger Amelis
Beck
Thoraly Gustav Beck
Dina Beck
Plea Guilty and Sentences in Federal Revenue Case
Six individuals pled guilty in federal court to internal revenue violations. Judge R. McMillan sentenced defendants to varied terms and fines, with several sent to La Tuna and Leavenworth prisons. Names include Guy A. Sparks, Henry Treving Wha, Cairns Lane Zales, Calleryn, DeHarty, Rudolph Kraft, and others in a revenue crime docket.
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Internal Revenue
R. McMillan
Guy A. Sparks
la Tuna
Henry Treving
Otis
Leavenworth Prison
Ane Cairns Lane
Zales
la ‘Tuna
Calleryn, Gh
la Tuma
SSUC
Rudolps Kraft
E Rena
Hulk
Insurance Chief in Hospital Amid Recovery
Chief of the great American Life Insurance Company, Mr. Chiels Becker, lay in the Medical and Surgical hospital on Wednesday recovering from an operation. Also at the same hospital was Miss Daisy Marquis Briggs of 17 West Elmira Street, a clubwoman and feeder of expression, convalescing after illness.
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Chieles &. Becker
Great American Life Insurance Iompany
Daisy Marquis Briggs
Elmira Street
Feusher
West puts lid on Winchines machines raid order
Sheriff Albuy W. West Jr edges toward removing all Winchines and related machines in San Antonio after a state Supreme Court ruling. The move follows Dallas police actions with midnight deadlines and potential injunctions looming, as officials sweep for illegal devices. Advertising gains noted in New York headlines.
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San Antonio
Albuy W. West Jr
Welievertie
City of Fe Machines
Ile
Low State Supreme Court
Ilegal
Dallas
Probe of Dog Deaths Investigated in West Mistletoe Area
Police were asked to investigate reports of poisoned dogs in the 1200 block of West Mistletoe Avenue. Mrs. W J Smallwood of 1218 West Mistletoe Avenue reported two of her dogs were poisoned and neighbors noted similar deaths.
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W. J. Smallwod
West Mistletoe Avenue
Catholics to Offer Pioneer Days Fete in Los Angeles
Catholics announce a Pioneer Days fete at the Los Angeles municipal auditorium from February 20 to 25. Father F Drees of Selma Catholic Church says a basement street scene will host adobe stone buildings with booths. Proceeds benefit the church and feature exhibits ball and shows. Event organizers include Pag Jefferson Marty Wright and Dan J. Quill with advisory figures Archbishop A J Droeeferts Sheriff Wert and others.
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Mie Muneipal
Father F Drees
Selma Catholic Church
Pag Jefferson
Marty Wright
Dan J. Quill
J. Droeeferts
Soth BR. Shonk
Front Woodhull
Xlavor GK. Quin
Alar W. Wert
Pistol Toting Nets One Month Term
Jat Decideds, listed as Wa East afer avenue, was found guilty of unlawfully carrying a pistol. Judge Mc Collum Barnett sentenced him to one month in jail in County Court at Law No. L. Deosdade was arrested November 15 amid the complaint.
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Wa East Afer Avenue
McCollum Barnett
Baering Down on the News By Arthur Bugs
Republicans want the air with liberty at the crossroads but face a Democratic traffic cop blocking. Parley warns liberty is a restricted number and risks 16,000 speeches being pulled. The piece mocks professional politics and amateur theatricals amid a messy media contest.
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Arthur Bugs
BAER
Theo
Liberty
Sim Parley
Not by Bread Alone staged by social workers
Social Workers will present the play Not by Bread Alone by Eleanor Lnetcke Steinfeld at St Mark's auditorium at 8:30 p m on Thursday. The cast includes Kathleen Meriier Seth Woods Aine Haeurer Peggy Mildrnd Archer Robert Dasiel Derles Wythe Woods Frances Finlay and others with a supper to follow.
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Eleanor Lnetcke Steinfeld
St. Mark's Auditorium
Guider
Span- Forshiny
Dor Suepions
Mark
Six Anderson Clayton officials seek tax refund from 1919 20
The Anderson Clayton Cotton Company and six Houston officials including M and Susan allegedly overpaid income taxes for 1919 and 1920. Judge R J McMillan denied the returns. The total sought was about 494 142.77 for individuals and 37 405.79 for the firm Garrow McClain Garrow.
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Houston
R. J. McMillan
Fuelerar Coast
Anederen
Susan
Thila
W. L
Benjamin Clayton
Anderson-Clayton Cotton Comparty
Garrow, McClain and Garrow
Wico
As & Personal Service
Animal Blessing in St Anthony Rite
A local ceremony at Our Lede or Guadalupe church will bless domestic animals in a rite tied to St Anthony. Sponsored by the Order of Cervantes local group, the event followed a brief invocation by Rev. Benjamin Silva, a Mexican refugee, during Wednesday’s ceremony led by Father C Tranchese of the church.
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St. Anthony
Lezeng
Lede
Guadalupe
Order of Cervantes
Benjamin Silva
Mexico
Father C. Tranchese
Fragmented Rental List With Prices and Addresses
A damaged OCR reads a rental column listing multiple properties with monthly amounts in dollars. Items include addresses such as 407 Avenue and 101 Adama with various rents, plus furnished rooms and additions notes. The text also mentions rental terms and a rubric about maximizing visibility under a dented display.
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W. P. LeBaron
Aly Corps
Fort Sam Houston
LeBaron
Leutenant
Tel
Vilay Ark
B. Raby
Perry Cent
Jack Proebel
Pes
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Doc
Miller
United States Marshal
Prions
Alamo Downs
Wersey
Decans
Dozanai
L. Ford Stafford Services
L. A
S. A
Sheppard
Brooks Field
Winburn Field
New York
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Cde
Cecile
Emilie
Yvonne
Matic Ay Annelie
Baering
Sir
William Linyd Wenner
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J. C. Nein
William
Helen Sammoms
Tak
Talay
Frvee
Sisto Cnmlh
Avanzas
Avenue
Adama
Montana
SMLON
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Gare
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Octavia
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Carolina
Newton
W. Norwexxt
Ashby
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