Light Offers New Contest on American History
The Light announces a nationwide contest with $33000 in prizes for readers in the Southwest. Ten weekly picture sets will cover historical and romantic American events, with $1000 total prizes and $100 cash per weekly group. Entries require no subscription and limit one submission per week per entrant.
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San Antonio Battle of Flowers parade memory recalled
A writer recalls coming to San Antonio for a Battle of Flowers parade about 14 years ago. He describes seeing an early airplane, a wooden biplane, and the thrill of the first sight. Travel from Frederickshure by rail took several hours at an average speed of about omi miles per hour.
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Berry
Olen
San Antonio
Aiit
Mars Mill
Frederickshure
General Pershing Faces Clemenceau's Impatient Demand
The article recounts General John J. Pershing and American Expeditionary Forces officials coordinating rail and logistical support in France. It notes W. W. Atterbury’s arrival to organize transportation, creation of an independent transportation agency, and high level meetings with French leaders including Georges Clemenceau who pressed for immediate troop deployment.
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John J. Pershing
North American Newspaper Alliance
Weaponsn
Toms
Warrington
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atterbury
Finnry Taylor
Wilgus
Tansportation de DaTlinene
Ronnager
C. C. Boorns
J. G. Rogers
Pennsylvania Railcoat
Sweresaiul
Fender
Diney
Paris
Chanemont
M. Painteve
M. Georges Clemenceau
Clemenconu
Bast
Arriston
de’ Castelnau
Arches
Sibert
Contsonader
Glemenceau
Storage Men Bo to Border during Five Day Meet
A Mingouri Pacific special train carrying 205 delegates of the National Buenitore Warehouse tents association concluded a five day meet in San Antonio. The group heads to trial border towns for a weekend excursion to Nuevo Laredo, with plans to return Sunday after an elaborate banquet. Friday’s golf results announced with Simo Yeking of Los Angeles taking heat gross score, Tomes Wallas of Memphis and RB. Ry Ford of Omaha winning class G, AF Neiteinghaus of St. Louis first in class A net score, Frank Summers of Newark first in class B, Jack Connolly of Hartford first in class C. About 250 visitors attended the convention before it continues in San Antonio for several weeks.
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Mingouri Pacific
National
Buenitore Warehouse Tents Association
Nuevo Laredo
Siz
San Antonio
Tomes Wallas
Memphis
Tenn
Ry Ford
Omaha
A. Neiteinghaus
St. Louis
Frank Summers
Newark
Cinea
Jack Connolly
Hartford
Conn
Elacs CL
Ture
Gunter
Five Judges Endorse Bill Aims Sixth San Antonio District Court
Five exter county district judges back a Senate bill by Pred N. Cowen to add a sixth district court in Bexar County for domestic relations cases. Endorsers include J. G. Tasloe and R. J. Minor plus Walter Ty nan and Douglas Larkey, with State Senator Williamson presenting the measures in San Antonio.
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Exter
Senate
Pred N. Cowen
Bexar
Tudge WS. Anderson
Thirtey-seventh
3. G. Tasloe
Forty-fifth District
Comed
R. J. Minor
Fifthseventh District Court
Frederick Stevens
Seventy-thirds District Court
Inise W. W. McCrory
Walter Tynan
F. Daria
Douglas Larkey
San Antonio Bar Association
Womr
W. A. Williamson
San Antonio
Wat
Bill
Roan
Cowen Mata
Legion Plans Open Debate On Vet Money
The American Legion Alena Post No 2 will host a public debate on immediate cash payment of adjusted compensation certificates for veterans. The event at the municipal auditorium is set for February 12 at 4 PM, with a balanced pro and con presentation and a planned debating team from local names.
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Tesuea
Technio
Preaegg
American Legion
Irescnt
Alena Post No. 2
John H. Weber
Hove
Deco Meade
Sorel Ingionnaires
Wayne Davis
Leo Brewer
Henry Lee Saylor
Sharman Barrett
de Bogner
Rosmon Pholps
Claude V. Hirkleend
Charles Dirkson
Int Corrigan
Weber
Pees
Congress
Calrin Coolidge
Weber Enid
Alamo Hott Ne. 2
Legion
Gat
Urenman
Maury Saverlok
Man Bailed on Liquor Charges
Esquivel admitted guilt before United States Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart on charges of manufacturing and possessing equipment for liquor. He was held on a $750 bond after revealing a prior liquor conviction and a recent county jail sentence.
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Nannive
United States
Paul A. Lockhart
Esquivel
Will Rogers to Visit San Antonio Charity Tour
News reads that Will Rogers will arrive by air at 4 p.m. Monday for a charity tour benefiting San Antonio unemployed and local farmers. A 6:30 p.m. reception at the Plaza Hotel precedes a 4:15 p.m. show at Municipal Auditorium, with proceeds split among area counties. Committees include Mayor Cannibers and civic leaders.
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San Antonio
Will Rogers
Winburn Field
Aroy
Rogers
Austin
Casmo Owill
Chamber of Commerce
C. Af. Cannibers
City Penoration
Ok Rogers
Plaza Dota
State ‘Federation of Women's Clubs
Sso
W. E. Dyne
Ity Frdige
Beneftt
Iby Rogers
Municipal Auditoriim
Blo
Dreadway Alent
Besar, Wilson, Warnes
Comal
Guadulope
Adnecosa
Frio
Louder
Palinolise Radio Laur Artiste
Municipal Auditorium
Origin of Black Jack nickname told in Pershing tale
Washington dispatch explains how General John J. Pershing earned the nickname Black Jack. Captain George E. Adamson recounts that his cavalry service with African American riders at West Point era led to the moniker, which followed Pershing through his career.
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Black Jack
Pershing
American Newspaper Alliance
Washington, D. C
Gracial Pershing
General Pershing
Pepular Farag
Philippines
Alliance
George E. Ailamzon
Aduturon
West Point
Tenth Cavalry
Chamber fund drive names division leaders for $125000 push
The chamber of commerce budgets a $125 000 fund drive to recruit 2000 potential subscribers. T Lawbecher presides as chair with division heads including Harry Martyn Hubert Canter Roy Smith Tay Keek Maurgin GC Hill and W E Dickerson. Carl Krueger Col W S Tuttle and Tors Etheridge accept posts as drive leaders Etheridge will head the women’s solicitation committee and Tuttle the subscription management.
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Chamber of Commerce
T. Lawbecher
Sotueany
Revngnijn
Harry Martyn
Hubert (. Canlter
Roy Smith
Tay Keek
Maurgin GC. Hill
W. E. Dickerson
Carl C. Krueger
Col. W. TS. Tuttle
Tors Etheridge
Posta
Etheridge
Turtle
Frigidaire District Leads Nation in Quota Sold in San Antonio
San Antonio area leads the nation in percentage of quota sold and installed, per ADL reports from Chaves, Frigidaire general sales manager. San Antonio district finished first with Miami second by 3.5 percent and Houston third by 17.7 percent, marking Frigidaire's first time a city carried off national honors.
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San Antonio
Frigidaire
Grae
Stroud Frank Coupans
ADL
Chaves
Unemployed Survey Planned by City and Chamber
The city and chamber of commerce will cooperate in surveying unemployment and securing jobs. Mayor Chambora and FE. T. Laubseber announce a committee led by A. W. Green with members including Charles A. Wheatley Lt J. von Rosenberg A. McKonn ie Robert Barley Albert Stereyde and A. C. Toudouse to oversee the effort.
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Chamber of Commerce
Han Antonig
Maser C.ml Chambers
Exery
Chambora
FE. T. Laubseber
Intler
A. W. Green
United States Surm
Hureau Employment Scence
Charlea A. Wheatley
Lt. J. von Rosenberg
A. ¥. McKonnie
Robert Barclay
Albert Stereyde
A. C. Toudouse
Judge West Heads to Austin for Week in Federal Court
Judge DuVal West plans a stint in Austin deserting the local bench for a week with court attaches. The criminal case will dominate the stay as District Attorney John D. Earlemn and Assistant D A Egbert Schweppes lead the proceedings with Deputy Marshals Rotsterdam Vonn, Deputy Clerks Thompson and Linden, Marabal Scott White and several prohibition agents assisting.
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West
Austin
DuVal West
Federal
John D. Eartmen
Egbert Schweppes
George Rotsterdam
John Vonn
T. WL. Thompson
Velmne Linden
Marabal Scott White
San Antonio vote election blocked by league suit
District court sustained a plea in abatement in a case brought by the Citizens' League to stop a municipal electric election. Judge W S Anderson halted arguments and ruled the suit improper, allowing the election to be held on January 27 despite league opposition and claims of political interference.
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San Antonio
Citizens' League
W. 8. Anderson
State of Texas
Walter Tynan
Peank Hagan
Joe Sheldon
Charles Mf. Dickson
W. W. McAlliater
Heavy Hillsbberg
Wrack C. Davis
A. Weakiey
Dr. J. DB. Altricht
Gus & McVarland
Roark
Sam Wooward
H. Gilroy
City Atlornes TD
Dobbs Jr
Guin
Atpeal
Oscar Powell
Collee
Tudge Anderson
Codha
Civil Service
Maury Maverick
Citizens’ League
Pil Wright
Polre
Tynan
League Ieaders
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