Severe Southern Cold Wave Brings Snow and Rains
A blizzard sweeping the South from Washington to Atlanta brings snow, chilly rains, and plunging temperatures. Norfolk, Charlotte, Richmond, Birmingham report sharp drops. Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga see snow. Atlanta forecasts 25 as high after a 38 low.
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Texas Vegetables Escape Cold Frost Damages Report
Houston reports say Galveston Island escaped heavy frost impact with minimal crop damage. Agricultural officials note small plants were sheltered by decembers blizzard and frost but most fields remain unscathed. Local Chamber of Commerce and farming leaders monitor ongoing conditions in the Texas vegetable belt.
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Noted Dramatist Louis Anspacher to Lecture at School
Louis K L Anspacher of New York, a dramatist and lecturer, speaks at the School Auditorium tonight at o o clock. The free lecture, on drama as a social force, is sponsored by the San Antonio Public Library. Anspacher, once an actor, has written plays such as The Unchastened Woman and An in the King's Horses.
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Louis KL Anspacher
New York
San Antonio
Alps Francis Humphrey
Sare
Heavy Sleet Falls South of Leckhert Reported
A brief weather note describes heavy sleet falling south of Leckhert with slick conditions reported along the southern area. No further details on impact or timing are provided in the legible text.
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Leckhert
Incomplete Document on Land Sale Penalty
An OCR fragment reports a penitentiary system issue and a land sale by a commission. It mentions sums like 24000 and 270 dollars, a Blue Ridge land purchase, and a failure to deliver parcels. Names and precise facts are unclear due to damaged text.
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Martin
Blue Ridge
Deer
Chief of Chicago Firemen 18 Dead in Hospital Blast
An explosion at a Chicago hospital killed 18 fire department chiefs and injured many others. Officials report the blast caused by a chemical release, with responders rushing to the scene.
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Chicago Firemen
San Antonio Junior High System Praised by Educator
Dr. Thomas H. Briggs of Columbia University lauded San Antonio schools at the Lions Club event in the Gunter Hotel. He highlighted the junior high model as a major recent step, noting its success in bridging elementary and high school, while urging local parents and business leaders to recognize the system’s value.
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Thomas H. Briggs
Columbia University
New York
Lions Club
Gunter Hotel
Texas
Junier High School
Briggs
Peairs Heads New School Ticket in Local Election
Four trustees’ terms expire in February as a Citizens ticket led by Peairs seeks election to the Board of Education. The slate includes George Pubest, Mrs. Henry Kn Dean, Henry Rogers, and Herbert Peairs. Ballot closes at noon Saturday January 31.
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Nebraska Gossip Law Gets Cold Shoulder
Lincoln January 26 Nebraska will have no non gossip law Senator John A Robertson of Holt county declared in response to an appeal for such legislation He argued lawyers legislators and newspaper men thrive on gossip and would not support a bill The legislative scene swarms with press and litigation arising from gossip he said
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Lincoln
Nebraska
John A. Robertson
Holt County
Fas
Chance for Blonde 10 Becomes Actress
A melodramatic tale follows two sisters from the same family the society sister rises to prominence while the other sinks. Their lives twist when a Chinatown visit leads to discovery and a chain of dramatic consequences at the Astor Theater.
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Nedy
Astor Theater
Billings Gets Life in Penitentiary
A jury sentenced Billings to life imprisonment just after midnight, following a trial that raised questions about the Pulman case. Details note testimony by Deputy Flores and Judge Anderson's remarks on the defendant's guilt and motive.
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Weather and crop conditions in southern states update
The Agriculture Department reports dry but warm weather after heavy rain, aiding plowing in Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana with good advance in Texas. Flooding persists in Georgia lowlands, and southeast Florida saw rain damage but uplands benefited. Citrus growth in Florida prospers while strawberries and winter crops show varied results. Florida potatoes planted, early germination uneven. southern Georgia truck crops damaged by last week’s floods.
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Germans Seek Pact With France
In Paris a French official says Germany plans a security pact with France and Belgium. Berlin is believed to be paving the way for a revision of the Versailles treaty to shake off Allied deterrence, with a move possible within days.
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Church Activities of Y to Be Opened
Harry Rogers a San Antonio attorney who led the fund campaign for the new Y M C A will address the public about the church activities of the organization. A devotional service similar to Sunday’s event will be held weekly by the department led by KL Beery.
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San Antonio
Ym.c.ay
KL Beery
Ena
Beery
Judge rules Klan member may serve on juries
Judge George G. Clifton of Bexar County Criminal Court refused a challenge for cause against Walter Davenport a prospective juror in Aurelia Ballejo v aggravated assault. Davenport admitted KKK membership but Clifton ruled the oath and constitution portions cited did not prove bias and allowed him to serve.
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George G. ‘Clifton
Bexar County
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Aurelia Ballejo
Toe H. H. Graham
Pallejo
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Clifton
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Graham
Mail sacks found on sidewalk near College Street police
Four United States mail sacks were found on a sidewalk at 212 College Street at 11 30 p m Tuesday. A neighbor turned them over to the detective bureau. Three sacks are clay canvas and one is striped. all were unlocked. Investigators will probe to determine if the sacks fell from a newspaper truck or a US mail truck.
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College Streets
Detective Bureau
Edna Park Show Opens Saturday at Bertha Hall
The Edna Park Players debut with Channing Pollock's She Fool at Bertha Hall this Saturday matinee January 3 with dancing before and during intermissions. Rainbow Palace Serenaders perform and part of the auditorium will host dancing between acts. theater upgrades ensure good sightlines and improved acoustics.
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Boy Scout Troop Presents Two Act Play Friday
Boy Scout Troop TQ will stage a two act play titled Rastie and His at Highland Presbyterian Church Hammond and Gevers streets Friday night at o clock. Admission is free with a voluntary offering to fund troop transportation. Cast includes Louis Carlos BMS Austine Lime King Rawlings Teabert Johnson Fred Dales Wart Pubrmann Jack Fillin Honala Tague.
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