New Cosmic Eye and Mercury Power Promises Big Changes
Arthur Brisbane reports on spectacles around Prohibition, new GE plans using mercury for power, and Mount Wilson telescope ambitions. He notes Gerard Swope explaining a mercury boiler powering vast plants, with visions of moving-picture tech, space-view improvements, and a restless public mood amid prohibition era debates.
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Gerard Swope
Godera Electric
Dune
Hla
Pacific Coast
R. K
General Electric
Lebone Daily
Generaliog Power
Mount Wilson
Plane crash injures two on Galveston field
Galveston January 27 two pilots Lieut C F Causey Lieut Cungey and Lieut Frank L Skeldon were hurt when a Third Attack group transport plane crashed on takeoff near Fort Crockett. The ship struck a roof and burst into flames before the crew were removed to the base hospital. Injuries undetermined. Lieut Skeldon a West Point graduate and Lieut Causey a 1930 firing cadet were identified.
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LRI
Tieut
C.F. Causey
BN. Skeldor
Fort Crockett
Cungey
Miers
Doge
Rugber
Lotels
Frank L. Skeldon
West Point
Advyaimed
Charles Cawsey
Waitress on Stand in Own Defense in Kansas Case
Terry Moss a 22 year old waitress from Joplin Missouri testified in district court in Kansas denying knowledge of plans for a holdup in which her former husband and H. S. Binegar a druggist were killed last November 20.
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Wansas Civy
Kan
Terry Moss
Joplin
H. S. Binegar
Pastor Seeks Blue Law Limiting Basketball Practice
A Texas pastor writes the governor asking for a blue law to forbid basketball practice on Sundays. He argues the commission blocks Sunday school and interferes with church activities. The note references a recent legislature enacting such a law, and the pastor urges enforcement to protect Sabbath observance.
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Austen
Texas
James
Bunda
Sunlay
Dry Chief Returns to Desk After Illness Break
Prohibition Director Woodcock, who fell ill a week ago during an inspection trip, returned to his desk today in Washington D C. The brief notice notes his prompt recovery and resumption of duties.
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Washington, D. C
Woodcock
Man Demands Trial After Parking Fine Incident
Joseph Collier, an automobile salesman in Chicago, sought a trial after police pressed charges for parking too near an intersection and a crosswalk. Judge John A O Connell declared the man cannot be denied a trial, but fined him seven dollars for parking near a parking sign, perched on a crosswalk, and displaying a sale sign while parked on what appears to be a street corner.
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Chicago
Joseph Collier
Fie
John A O'Connell
Loan to Vets Shows GA N18 Advances in 1990 Loans
Washington January 27 Veterans loans on shell bound certificates rose 35 percent in number in 1990 from 1920 levels, with 1,011,005 loans totaling $300,000,000. The Veterans Administration testified before the Senate Banking Committee, citing projections for cash replacement of certificates and costs to the Treasury. Various bills proposed quick cash payments or staged funding, with estimates ranging from several hundred million to over a billion dollars, and timelines from immediate to six months for full payment plans.
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Washington, D. C
Ioans
Ie Rle
Vandenberg
Hines
Meal Tickets to Be Given Moochers in Los Angeles
Los Angeles on January 31 reports a civic plan to issue meal tickets instead of cash to moochers. The tickets, named Trophica, cover meals at multiple restaurants and are aimed at reducing exploitation of donors while feeding those in need. The effort estimates a weekly loss of about 250,000 dollars from begging in the city and has approval from civic organizations and the chief of police.
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Moochers
Los Angeles
Hualens
Civil Service Victory in San Antonio Adopted for Police and Fire
Noon Tuesday results show overwhelming support for civil service for San Antonio police and fire departments with 588 votes for and 140 against. Precincts reported lopsided yes votes as officials forecast the two departments under civil service by month’s end. Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright will recommend the system adoption and related steps, amid a city hall vote tally across multiple precincts.
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Civil Service
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Steelion
Phil Wright
Sen Pedra Avenue
Sheveling- Wee
Depat Stract
Main Avenue Senior School
Houston Street
Delmar Street
Camden Street
Lator Street
Main Avenue
Byfor
Baekberry Street
West Mi Avenue
South Palmetto
Russell Place
Precince
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von Ness Wivett
Precinet
San Pero Avenuc
North Tine Street
West Woortlawn Avenut
Marshall Street
Frederiensbory Row
Weather Forecast from Antadte with Satellites
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Turedey
Lens
Board fixes tuition for six-year-olds admission
The school board voted to admit children who turn six before September 1 for a spring term at a $3 per semester tuition, reversing a prior restriction. The vote, 5 to 2, followed debate over age limits and state law, with Adolph Heckmann dissenting.
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Adolph Heckmann
Stokes
Woger Stokes
Wode
Stella Steres Walker
Gools
Mra
J. B. King
Mary King Robbie
Tien Brewer
Mra. King
Fiiday
King
Robbie
Hawner
B. W. Uakles
Broken
Warm Weather to Continue in 8 A With Light Rains
Unseasonably high temperatures persist for another 24 hours as overcast skies and intermittent showers linger. The weather bureau predicts highs above 50 degrees Tuesday night with continued light rain through Wednesday. Since Monday noon, statewide rainfall totals reached about .24 inches by 10 am Tuesday, with the northern region seeing the heaviest amounts around .06 inch at Del Rio.
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Weather Bureau
del Rio
Explosion wrecks buildings in Lowellville near here
An explosion of undetermined origin leveled one house and partially wrecked five others and the Holy Rosary church at Lowellville near here today. Damage estimates run to $15,000. No injuries were reported per Towell villa police.
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Holy Rosary Church
Lowellville
Davage
Towellvilla
Counterfeit Bills Found on Chinese Dispatches
Mexico Chen reports that a Chinese individual named Joe Wong was arrested in Tatinico for possessing a quantity of counterfeit United States small denomination bills.
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Mexico
Chen
Tatinico
Universal
Joe Wong
United Siates
Will Rogers Daily Dispatches From The Light
The Light prints an exclusive daily dispatch from humorist Will Rogers. Fans are urged to read his gentle satire each day and enjoy his take on events, including a piece about San Antonio in the Page 1 Second section.
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the Light
America
Will
San Antonio
Italian Envoy Denies Butler Mussolini Remarks in Philadelphia
Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler publicly questioned Mussolini’s invitation to accompany him in Italy and said the Italian premier would not run over people. The Italian ambassador protested as the Navy asked Butler for clarification, while the State Department and Philadelphia club remarks are cited in the report.
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Martini
Cealy
Formini -Statmant
Peomier Mussolini
Emediey Butler
Odidrees
Philadelphia
Navy Department
Cutler
Quantico
Enil
I*ha
Delphiy
Smediey D. Butler
Senor Mussolini
Italy
Mussolini
Department of State
Rays Depgremen
Butler
Bluibursh
Macrines
Xaicaragus
BUILTY PLEA IN EXTORTION TRIAL REPORTED
I B Connor pleaded guilty to robbery by assault with firearms in Morrison extortion case and received prison terms in the Ninetieth District Court. He also admitted guilt to holding up the Travelers Hotel with a five year sentence. His attorney stated other extortion charges would be dropped. Connor claimed no partners. The judge pressed for full testimony as proceedings continued.
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I. B. Connor
H.W. Moreison
Iit
Tees
Wiestag
Aarehr
W. W McGrory
Connor
Shnegen
Priyicuewy
Tania Seltesinger
Morriwan
Schlesinger Alo
Ton Green County
Conunr
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D. F. Ladon
Morrison
Ladon
Austin
Tadon
Oman
Deter Gant
Tardon
Alette Vile
Want Ads Mystery Gaffe in San Antonio Trade Talk
Fragmentary Want Ads note a garbled trade outline involving Wilt and a Tex Tot in San Antonio. The sparsely readable items reference Glassitien and Classilipadyae, with a cryptic listing for Vesey Clark Giant pavers and related goods priced around $42.
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Glassitien
Vesey Clark
Emterelsier Cate
Tiensian
Levex
Elwnsitiel
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