Jitneys Debate Sparks City Transport Clash
The city weighs regulating jitney cars amid clashes with Traction Company. Nickel Service, backed by Alex Seniyer and H. R. Schmeltzey, seeks licensing and tax parity, while drivers push for regulated routes and safer, insured service. Public concerns mount over impact on established lines and city policy.
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Aottia
Qing
Teal Voticeyns
Te Nickel Service Company
Jha
Suntimoblly
Tham
Evate
Witneys
Sumne
Witney
Nickel Service
Commerce
Main
San Pedro
Say Depot
Southsiama
South Wieres
Army Post
Nelun Street
Vine Strut
Southern Pacific
Caries
Nielel Servier Gamnany Bia
Cook
Hag Agen
Grecautlan
Nickal Service Company
Ber Hind Mt
Fas
Alex Seniyer
H. R. Schmeltzey
H. J. Cools
Mayor Brown Declares Neutral Stance on Issue
City leader Mayor Brown stated the administration will remain neutral on the matter, answering questions about potential actions or endorsements. The remark underscored a commitment to nonpartisan handling amid public debate and anticipated decisions from the council.
Civic Club Locals Push Re routing Prospect Street Car
Members of the Civic Club of Prospect argue for rerouting the Prospect Hill streetcar to avoid the restricted district and ease access. A vote favored forming a coalition to back the plan as a future meeting plans a discussion on equal franchise by Judge Ward. next gathering set at Mrs J T Switches home with Alderman Chapa expected to speak.
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Civie Club
Prospect
Weir
Inet
Traction Company
Witney
Hill Street
Carling
Sear
J. T. Switch
Monteray Street
H. H. Ward
John Bytente
A. Chapa
Local Tailor Advertises Budget Pants and Ponte Suits
A small-ads style notice touts pants priced at seven to ten dollars and exclusive Ponte tailors items. It mentions a shop on a fourth floor location at Bullstag and 436 Maory, offering to make and hem garments and listing prices for select pieces.
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Ponte Tailors
Maory Bullstag
Dloor
Steamship Dacia Fails to Leave Galveston
In Galveston Texas on January 24 a heavy norther prevented the steamship Tracla from sailing for Rotterdam with 31,909 bales of cotton and Bremen cargo. The departure was delayed multiple times before Santann McDonald advised not to risk departure. The steamer Siake carried cotton seed cargo and ran aground near Haliver Point after a failed attempt.
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Galveston
Tex
Tracla
Rotterdam
Bremen
Santann McDonald
Siake
Lina
Haliver Point
Governor Answers Love on Dallas Man’s History
Governor clarifies views after a Dallas man's history is raised in campaign discussions. The release to papers by Thomas YM. Lee notes proposed legislative changes to campaign expense limits, down to fifty dollars for minor offices, while Lindt Campadjar press coverage cites Governor’s reaction to these disclosures.
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Lindt Campadjar Austin
Vera Tun
Thomas YM. Lee
Guler
Tove
Tad Ia
British airman eludes seven fighters in Dunkirk raid
British and German air forces clashed as Dunkirk and Ghent were bombed. One British gunner escaped seven pursuing aircraft, though slightly wounded, while German submarine claims surfaced of damage. Berlin and Paris reports differed on casualties as missions over Zeebrugge and Gravelines continued.
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Ian
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Igt
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Lyitiah
Dun Janie
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jHuvre
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Tony
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Parks
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Dunkirk
Uenas
Gerton
Wiill
United Steces Canaulate
Gravelines
Roosendaule
Cales
Inter
Dritlsn
Zevbrugge
Suven
Théveh
Allies Press German Line in Fierce World War I Battle
Allied forces launch a heavy assault to pierce the German line as British and Allied troops reinforce from west Poland toward Warsaw. The plan aims to trap the German center with a turning movement once new troops arrive, promising the fiercest fighting yet.
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Poland
Warsaw
England
Wiehener
Kitchener
Cslidte
Mosever
Fragmented World War II Dispatches From Aerial Frontline
A garbled wartime brief reports Allied action along coast and frontline clashes. It mentions British and Austrian forces, front advances, and aerial reconnaissance. The text references enemy positions and counterattacks with uncertain names and locations due to damaged OCR.
Leopard Leopold Fights for France Amid War’s Call
Leonard Leopold, a Verance native now living in San Antonio, enlisted in the French forces at the outbreak of war after leaving Mistletor Avenue. He had long worked as a machinist in armament and railway shops here and sailed to France promptly when war began. His friends in the city report his letter to them is the first news they have received from him since his departure.
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Nhs
Inter
Weltien
Leonolrinn
Verance
United States
San Antoni
France
Ami
Hrto
Leonald
Choudm
Vallis
Etter
Braing
Battle of Flowers Fiesta bar vehicles at Alamo Plaza
A Freely council meeting proposes authorizing the police chief to keep Alamo Plaza free of vehicles from 2 to 7 pm on Friday April 23 during the Battle of Flowers events. The Battle of Flowers Association aims to prevent interference. Fiesta planning continues with fundraising near completion. The King and queen ceremonies, coronation pomp, and Court of Romance are planned as part of a largely ceremonial Fiesta program.
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Freelty Council
Alamo Plaza
Battle of Flowers Association
Aezious
Uig Idng
Athailion
Order of Aturmo
Matto
Prowers Association
Unmasked Hold‑Up Strips Butcher of $31 on Broadway
A daylight robbery near Broadway north of the Aquinny area saw butcher Applewhite restrained by a lone gunman who demanded money. The assailant fled with $31 after forcing Applewhite onto a wagon. mounted police swept the vicinity but found no trace. Applewhite, driving near Alamo Heights, observed the robber heading toward Ris yebtoln while giving no resistance. The crime was reported to police immediately via telephonic notice.
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Calvin
Broadway
Aquiiny
Treamnate
Alamo Heights
Apple- Wille
Ris
Therobner
Asplemite
Police baffled by jewel robbery at Arbetter Scharlough store
Houston investigators probe a $5000 diamond theft from the Arbetter Scharlogh jewelry firm on Houston and Jefferson streets between six and seven pm Friday. Police chief and detectives seek two suspects using a pair of grips. reward offered for recovery. The case marks a major local loss with little eyewitness detail.
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Arbetter-Scharleck Jewalry
Houston
Jeffergan
Meyers
Arbetter
Scharlogh
Lancaster
Worl
Texas
San Antonio
Trial of McGarrity Set for Monday in Seventh District Court
The trial of McGarrity is scheduled for Monday in the Seventh District Court. Dudley Carr is linked to the case, with both state and defense teams expected to be present as proceedings are prepared. Earlier detective efforts to locate Carr were unsuccessful.
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Dudley Carr
Mexican Ranch Trio Linked to December Murder Case
A Mexican laborer employed by McGarrity Drietharcoat on a ranch north of Wutmore aided in a fatal shooting after being awakened and forced to help wheel the body into a well. McGarrity faces possible death-penalty action as prosecutors prepare to press the case. other criminal matters and trial dates are noted in the district docket.
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Wutmore
Touhy
le Muxten
Garrig
Amionie
McGarviy
Cain
Young Carr
Ulus
McGarriy
Lindan
Micon
Tor
M Ralnar Chiragten
Heda Bay Kemmelater
Otto Roeder
Har Mtornay
Carios Ber
Aus
Uwiea
San Antonio group seeks 2600 for city band concerts
A delegation including the San Antonio Hotel Men's Association and the Rotary Club will petition the city Monday for a 2600 appropriation to fund 2000 to finance band concerts in February March and April. Subscriptions have raised about 1300, with 3000 proposed to sustain semicweekly concerts and explore making the program permanent.
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San T Antonio Hotel Men's Association
San Amndo
Amwelaiwo
Rotary Club
Ound
Utheen
San Antonio
Feea
Hintél Mews Association
T. B. Baker
Percy Tyrrel
Robert 8. Kempmann
J. P. Hickman
J. 8. King
I. WF. Stephens
Alfred Sander
L. B. Haines
T. A. Brashear
Charles Wuest
William Nagle
M. Barnett
J. W. Keeley
Aiasiai
Steamer Faro under threat of internment near San Juan
A Britt collier brought to San Juan by two German crew from the cruiser Karlsruhe faces internment if it does not sail within four hours. The State Department notified San Juan, while a British cruiser waits outside the three mile limit for departure.
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B.C
Faro
San Juan
Porto Rico
Ws & Grue
Harlsruhe
State Department
Corlier
Fearing Hunger in Holland as Sea Sinkings Hit Food
Hague Jan 23 Hottant Whose imberis Rayo ben fears hunger will bite soon as war impacts food, worsened by a German submarine sinking off the coast. Britain warns its shipping will be cut from Far kind to Molla, deepening Dutch shortages and food supply concerns.
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Hague
Hottant
Marthe Stloritien
Molla
Holland
Eneiend
Texan Ranger John Remling dies after long life of frontier service
John N Remling ex ranger dies in San Antonio after a career recalled as a Texas Ranger on the Great Bend frontier. Funeral set from his daughter's home on Fredericksburg road with honorary and active pallbearers listed and interment in St Josephs Cemetery. Surviving relatives include children in San Antonio Chicago and Los Angeles with additional kin in Wisconsin.
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Chicago
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W. 1
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Iatdora Sclier
Wil
San Antonis
Mes
J. Kuntz
Los Angeles
Cal
Remitny
Moogelin
Frederiskebure
Can
Mr. Henling
Reet
St Joseph's Cervetry
Beethoven Juniors Plan Minstrel Show at Brethoven Hall
The Beethoven Juniors announce a Friday evening minstrel show at Brethoven Hall on February 5. Members from the Beethoven Club will perform with a mix of popular songs and readings. Notable acts include Joe Walsh, Georgn C Burke, and Udo Mammon, with contributions from Russell genneatt and others, amid a lively schedule and community tone.
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Brethoven Hall
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Beethoven Club
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Bleaking
Joe Walsh
Manylopue
Georgn C. Burke
Udo [Mammon
Russell Genneatt
Fie Haarman
Jack Burke
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