Theatre luxury and turmoil mark 1920s auditorium era
The account recounts the 1920s Municipal Auditorium era with Burke and Easterwood steering shows amid high costs and mixed success. It notes the 1928 American Jon convention week, the 10,000 audience reach, and the varied reception of performative acts from operas to vaudeville高手, with Wildenstein praising the venue’s peak while noting lousiness in some seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Wihlenstein
Jong de
Dex Office
Borger
Cirtk Inck
Truck Grash Victim Hospitalized After Crash
Wootrow Lindholm, 19, of 607 Lurt Guenther street, remained under observation at the Rosa infirmary for internal injuries Thursday after being pinned between two trucks on the Corpus Ghrisli road beyond Brooks. Another employee towed the crippled car when a third vehicle struck Lindholm from behind. Join Slader, 53, was injured in a separate hit and run on Daleroad street and taken to Robert Groman hospital.
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Wootrow Lindholm
Guenther Street
Sout Rosa
Corpus Ghrisli
Brooks
Lindholm
Russell Gil Company
Tnredo
San Marcon Garrets
Daleroad
Sirrel
Chamber Names Chairmen of 24 Big Committees
Twenty four board members were named to lead major committees including agriculture, finance, publicity, and public welfare. Notable appointees include Frma L. Groot in athletics, Walter Walthall in conventions, and Morris Stern in publicity. The gathering awarded a silver platter and a golden at the meeting to Walter Walthall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magne Chamber of Commerce
Wleedore Hursday
Nesswaukee
Robert TD. Harelay
Goforth
Laubschor
Reagan Wouston
R. E. Kingston
Industrial
Dick ©. Serrell
Jack White
L. B. Ut
T. Zach
Melruae’ Walmgren
Morris Stern
Harry Marty
Marria Steen
W. Th. Wattle
Harlen T. Broan
P. Lantbecher
Reat Iit
Walter Walthall
Insurance Men Hear Attorney At Southwest Meeting
Two life insurance men and a panel heard Roger B Hull attorney general nominees and the national association of life underwriters at a Southwest meeting. The gathering took place around noon at the Anthony Hotel where Hull discussed regulatory matters and the role of the attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hursday
Roger B. Hull
Intr
Aesistant
United States
General Connel
Netional Association of Life Underwriters
Southwest
Vexng
Anthons Hotel
Man Announces for Railroad Commissioner in Texas
Paterson of Texas announces for railroad commissioner of Texas. He hails from Mitchell County and has a background in oil and real estate. He previously served as county treasurer for two terms and has long been active in state affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coeack Paterson
Intainen Bay of Sa
Trio Glad 10 Aen Jail Reveals Pearsall Men
Pearsall men Throp Ray Wild Wolfe and Othn Skinner claim relief while jailed in Nesar county. They describe tense mood and say they were brought to Morne jail from Pearssilt for an examining term after arranging with Sheriff 3. W. Luton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearsall
Bexar
Hugh Applewhite
Frio County
Ray Wolfe
Teft
Otha Skinner
Standing
Willett
Wolfe
Dorel Applewhily
Wriu
Yodhe Nesar
Ray
Wild Wolfe
Othn Skinner
Fay Wolfe
Skiwater
Wolfe Brothers
Pearssilt
Luton
Morne
Katy Rail Chief Announces Major Texas Track Upgrade
Katy railroad official visits San Antonio on business as 830000 is set for track relocation on the Oklahoma system. A price for 200 tons of 10 round steel rails is approved for relaying track between Stringtown and McAlester Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mett. Canil
New York
Tonio
San Antonio
Whursiliyy
Katy
Oklahoma
Stringtown
McAlester
Oklahonia
Nogales Camp Receives Rushed Coffee for Troops
A brief World War I era dispatch notes that coffee was rushed to Nogales soldiers at Camp Elephen I for breakfast. A note from Eighth Corps area headquarters confirms a limited delivery of 250 pounds to the San Antonio region before dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Campy
Eighth Corps
Nieslny
Ban Antonid & Fow
City Central Plan to Be Offered at Thursday Meeting
A corrective note outlines a plan discussion led by attorney 2 I Uni and associates. The meeting at Hedhnsen Wall will explore solution steps for the Os Central Bank and Trust Company affair, including liquidation and related holdings, with attendance drawn from university and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thponitora
Os-Centeal Bank
Trust Company
I. Uni
Univ
Hedhnsen Wall
Wanger
Medina Highland Toll Road Group Elects Officials
Medina Highland Toll Road stockholders reelected officers for the year. Directors reelected include Bosshardt oring, Wet. McCeary, W. A. Tiefell as secretary treasurer and manager. New listing shows Bosshard president CN etc. W. A. Bedell named secretary treasurer and manager.
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Medina Highland Toll Road Group
Medina Highland Toll Road Company
W. A. Tiefell
Manaager
Skpee
Vsinck
Pa. Bosshardt
Phrior Laring
Wet. McCeary
H. L. Misk
Wu K. Shipman
Bosshard
Previdents
Or, CN
Chohlan
W. A. Bedell
Ud Mannen
Negro Sentenced 20 Years for Murder in District Court
A man described as a negro from 114 ne legalles was sentenced in the Ninots-fourth District Court to 20 years in prison for the murder of John Taylor committed last June. Prosecution argued over attempted borrowing of writing. Trial details and notices of appeal follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ess
Alerhe
Barkstagr
Burke
Ovrenila
Betisren
Teichned Taylor
Thurday
Ninots-fourth District
Farnt
John Taylor
Two Bandits Rob Station and Escape
Two bandits robbed a local station and fled in a car after holding up night manager Robert Cole of the Tlwin-We OF company. Cole reported the assailants entered the station with pistols and took items from the card register before escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cole
Tlwin- We OF Company
McCiMongh Avenue
Evergreen
Cole
Woman Treated for Stab Wound in Police Case
Dorothy Silshy, 18, Bamnestrert, was treated at Rolie BR Green hospital for an ice pick stab wound in the back. Police report says she was assaulted by a stranger woman who accosted her near the Sielint in Ioal area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Silshy
Rolie! BR. Green
Tharanis
Bottlers Ready To Fight New Federal Taxes On Soda
Delegates from Bottlers Association meet at St Anthony Hotel to oppose a proposed federal tax on carbonated beverages. The gathering runs through Wednesday with officers to be elected Friday noon. Notables include Virgil Browne and Dallas leaders among speakers and local officials welcoming delegates.
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St. Anthony
Dhaner
Ares
Habin
Mayer Gof Chambers
Leix Virgil Browne
Omnatown City
American Hulllegs
Rational Pares
National Association
Churaday
Dallas
Th Glover
AleNmwirn
Stewart Boswell
Fort Worth
Henry Metrede
Sulphur Springs
State ‘Association
Dorris
Taylor Greer
Miwnola
P. Te
Postoffice Truck Fleet Retirement In Online Snippet
Postoffice plans show a fleet reduction with 22 trucks retired to a Camp Sorwinghs storehouse and other units. New trucks soon replace aging models, including six bil let-prodf encks for heating and other gear. Old "Chicego" trucks remain in limited service but are deemed too worn for daily use.
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Camp Sorwinghs
Hur
Uae
Auto crash victim treated after street collision
Jounin, 40, of 2029 West Lous lax Street, was taken to Robert J. Green Hospital after an automobile struck him at the Calaveras and Wor Com mercy Street intersection. Police assisted. He received treatment for injuries.
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West
Lous Lax Street
Robert J. Green Hoawital
Calaveras
Bluebonnet Seed Scatter Cheer for Floresville Woman
A Floresville resident, an elderly spry seed seller in the Alamo chapel, has found winter work selling bluebonnet seed. Mrs Small of Floresville reports the seed sale provides income during the season as tourists pass through the chapel daily.
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Floresville
Chia
Texas
Eva
Amiss Teitn
Alamo
Dake Tie
Omimlavion & Teuindy
Bluebonnet Deed
Mra
Official Vitor Ina U
A fragmentary report from a meeting on wildlife research notes a $2,000,000 appropriation in 1931 to study distribution and food habits of birds. The survey aided in laws on hunting seasons and game protection. Guests included city officials D.C. ImL, Vicarse Kelty, and Haul Werlbs.
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Washington
Surves Baa
D.C. Iml
Radu
Vicarse Kelty
Two Charged With Disturbing Church
Jack Wilke and Laurenes Aver face charges of unlawfully disturbing worship at a tabernacle on South Preka Street in Subley Combes. Judge George Clifton set the trial date for Pedruory 5. Wilke reportedly engaged with an officer at 521 North Vian Street and with another named party during the incident.
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Jack Wilke
Laurenes Aver
George Clifton
South Preka Streee
Ni Subley
Acomin
Wilke
Suntie
Berutty Lonstulle
Arnold
North Vian Strren
Anil
Naing Elasive Inegoasy
Prisoner Escapes City Jail After Grating Breach
Police Chief Orees Kilday announced that a prisoner escaped from the city jail after slipping past a six foot iron grate between the elevator area and the office. The man fled down two flights and into freedom with guards unable to stop him. No charges were specified in available report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orees Kilday
Hivsolph
Nanlind Tien
City Plan Abandoned Amid Funding Drought
City officials face a plan abandonment as petitions and meetings drag on. Mayor CLM and chairman White pressed for reconsideration, but the mayor refused citing a lack of funds to carry out the program. Authorities linger over next steps as leaders cite financial constraints.
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Vrespis
Luis
CLM
Smeagiem
Mmea Cine
Avniann
Karl O. Mills
Bt Lanis
Abe Vines
He White
Winksday
Federal Building Workers Recover from War the Wastes
Federal building workers recover two mainsays after a string of mishaps during a wartime shift. Reporters note Melrose Windy and Sally Meciee taking lead in restoring operations amid a restless staff.
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Federal Building
Mress Winrsday
Sally Meciee
Mors
Meliioe Tuinden
Sanda
Myla
Princess Alexian Vietarig von Schleswig Wolalein Visits America
Princess Alexian Vietarig von Schleswig Wolalein tours the United States aboard a Walls S.A. AG auto camper, presenting her view of women’s roles in politics and independence. She travels with Captain Rumann and her husband Cop Arookl Wionon, touring roadside camps and exhibitions while sharing thoughts on democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonsadra Victoria
Schleswig-Holstein
United States
Wille Museuin
Hy Bess Cauilol
Lanechrons
Bolling Ednet Ak
Witte Metrorind Ninganor
Alexian Vietarig von
Schleswig-Wolalein
Rememers
Kunipe
Europe
Courney
Germany
Tess
Ste
Alough
von Jinden
Cermay Republic
Berlin
Beyrell
Ghoig to Present Special Service with Morb Coreatit
An event is announced featuring a special service led by notable figures including Maite Vahrotin, Mrisel anieonves, and Mrs. de Be Maghe. The director Epbb, Bris Vadiew, and SHIN will attend at the Sarmetayy venue, with proceedings set for a memorial or ceremonial occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trey
Nowell
Alec
Bris Vadiew
Shin
ANG
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Tant Whiteman
al TaRequire
Wilma Tinks
Basinensa
Manhattan Opera Company
Chicana Opera Company
Panenntars
Zelgfold Wellies
Itiota
Shams
Olin Skinoee
Diate Alams
Biazenr
George Wirtz
Wistee
Wintz
Rigar
Elig & Shaw
The
Virginian
Mita
Che Molbon Pleivrenhal
Fitzhugh
Big Boy
Bank Bandita
Daisy Beaumont
Trio Glad
U.S
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Tn Light
Splakers Nasied
Royalty ON Wheels
Vitor Ina
Paris
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Peoehen
Vwao
Rome
Muller
Anil Idarvey
Ghoig
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