Plaza lobby gossip and urban transit talk in 1900s column
Jeff Davis reports on a bustling Plaza hotel scene from Saint Mary's Street to the Smith-Young dower, noting negligible traffic and curious visitors. The piece wanders into a discussion of the new automatic telephone exchange, panels, and step-by-step systems, with local residents and developers observing technical progress and a literary note on Liberty magazine serials.
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Plaza Hotel
Nover
Paza
Cathiin
Smething
Day
Napera
Dallas
Fore Worth
Houston
New York Morning Telegraph
Fig Ales
Press-Agenint
Riggfeld
Perss
Gene Buck
Edgar Seleen
Genes Hawk
Davis Nold
Davis
Collier's
Auto Accident Fatal Near Corpus Christi Involving Lindholm
Marshall Woodrow Lindholm, 10, of Got Fest Guenther Street, died after an automobile collision on Corpus Christi road Wednesday night. Funeral services Saturday afternoon at Methodist and Calvary Baptist churches. Survived by parents W. Lindholm and two brothers Robert Nelson and Oscar, sisters Mrs Tda Whibrell and Edith Lindholm.
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Marshall Woodrow Linulvha
Guenther Street
Santa Stosa
Corpus Christi Road
Tandholm
Torhe Vietien
Bullet Injury Report From KU Game Incident
A bullet hit Guadalupe Cabello during a college game at Regia im ey WOLD causing a skull fracture. He remained hospitalized at Tort 16 F788 hospital Britay as doctors removed the bullet this week and expect recovery.
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Giadalupe Cabello
Genesal
Hospital
Britay
Intrieat
Guadalupe
Regia
Tay Ar
George Washing Pageant staged by Yaco at municipal arenas
Washington birthday program opens with a radio address by President Hoover, followed by Marine Band music and a live pageant of George Washington’s life. Junior Yanks in costume reenact scenes, with reports from Tuionx Geld at 2 pm, including a fried weiner roast and a naris assignment.
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George
Yaco
aAwap
George Washington
Mebriars
Washington
Yeqka
Hoovér
Audibnes
Marine Band
Junior Yanks
Ceentsain
Weiner
Naris
City changes police leadership over public sentiment
Mayor Gordon informs Chief Burton that Captain Ed Fitzhugh will be appointed in place, reflecting public sentiment. Meanwhile the crime figure known as "Big Boy" plots to target Fitzhugh via his brother Ed on the force. Ed and Daisy Beaumont head toward a cabaret.
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Gordon
Burton
Ed Fitzhugh
Big Boy
Crime
Captain Fitzhugh
Daisy Beaumont
Underworld
Let Us Show You How Education Opens Future Opportunities
A promotional message promises detailed information on education and film opportunities with no obligation. It hints at career and growth prospects while inviting readers to request more details.
Bottler Body Reelects Officers at Industry Convention
At the Yurna State Bottlers association final session in Fort Worth, officers Dorris HL OB, Taylor Greer, Loeh Tathen, and W. S. Treeves were reelected. Directors J oe Enberg, Ralph Thompson, Lacy Smor, and Ed. WOW were chosen. Tax and banking topics were discussed amid broader industry concerns.
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Yurna State Bottlers Association
Sh An- Ithony Hotel
HL OB
Dorris
Fort Worth
Taylor Greer
Minram
Loeh Tathen
Brome L
W. S. Treeves
Pile
Qwad
Association
Joe Enberg
Ralph Thomp
Dallas
Man Patents Phone Amplifying Attachment
William Ochse, president of the San Antonio Drug company, has obtained a patent for an invention called the pickay attachment for telephone receivers. It amplifies the human voice so it can be heard in a nearby device, offering a built in loud speaker or the option to attach to a radio joint speaker for amplification.
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William Ochse
San Antonio Drug Company
Local Page Fragments Spotlight Odd Names and Crime
Fragmentary OCR shows a Marching program with Mrs Grice and several Carter family members, plus a betting record and a theft incident. A late Friday report notes a casualty or death in a rooming place and a robbery with a shotgun.
Dossey Elected to Lead Meackenridge Student Council
Ernest Dossey was chosen president of the Meackenridge High School student council as announced by principal Faon Gary on Friday. Other officers named include Vincent Stucke as vice president Norene Finigan as secretary Tee Loring as treasurer.
Bid to Cattlemen's Meet of 1882 Kept as Souvenir
A fragmentary item notes a souvenir bid to the 1882 Cattlemen's convention in Austin. It mentions influential San Antonio figures including Violet Jaynes and Mrs Maynes, with Governor Ireland as principal speaker. The piece lists several organizers and stockmen connected to the event.
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San Antonio
Afr
Violet Jaynes
Horn Aleer
Onrife
Hayses
Magnes
Stockman
Krot
Cntireman
Lewin
Lewis
John Saul
Day
Petty Thefts Investigated Across City by A. Officers
A string of burglaries and thefts prompted police probes. Items stolen include a clock and clubs from Dr. Mayhex, a telephone from 1007 Broadway, a rent house at 315 Matngorda Street, a home at 110 East Lulhwood Avenue, and $40 from a resident. Delmouleo cafe near Lasoya Street was looted with a stolen strong box emptied in the alley.
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Sien
Mayhex
Nic Withling
Linsington
St. Mary’s Street
Broadway
AM. M. Hopkins
Matngorda Street
Janek Tania
Lulhwood Avenue
Rausocker
Omer Jobson
Wrest Hlamere Place
Las Lasoya Alreet
Man Dies After Auto Collision in San Fernando District
A man identified as Toe Vrecinda, 98, of San Fernando, died after being struck by a car on Santa Rosa and Blores streets. Tina go Street and nearby areas reported injuries as responders treated forehead cuts at Robert B. Green Hospital. A dog incident prompted Mrs Berger Outland and Mrs Bord Fog to seek hospital care after attempting to intervene.
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Santa Rosa
Blores
Lak Tinago
Inifielo
San Fernando
Nant Zarramora
Toe Vrecinda
Robert B. Green
Eilar
Mra
Wurzbach Warns Deputies Overreach After Commission Meeting
County Judge Woo A Warzinek cautioned deputy constables to restrict activities as potential intel operations in their precincts. Deputy Yom Calk of Precinct No 4 and Sam T. Hale of Precinct No 4 were questioned. No one testified against the deputies, though reports claimed arrests outside their precincts. Hale denied making any arrests except those witnessed in a violation.
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Woo A. Warzinek
Yom Calk
Pecinct No.4
Sam T. Hale
Trecingk No. 4
Tust
Zionist Leader to Speak at Banquet
Mian Golile Myerann a noted Atmeriex activist in the Hioniat movement will speak at a banquet Sunday in Ban At lonin. She will address Clanrer Women's association members at the Webrese inatitmie at 9. Rev. David Ran ter and choir will present music, followed by a reception.
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Mian Golile Myerann
Atmeriex
Hioniat
Lonin
Cprak
Ube Movement
Membrra
Clanrer Women's Association
Webrese
David Ranter
de Choir Sill
Odd Fellows Masquerade Ball Planned at Brockert Roof Garden
Ancient Odd Fellows honor San Antonio Lodge No. 11 will stage a masquerade ball at 8 p.m. Saturday on the Brockert hotel roof garden. Committee in charge includes Damatin, C. H. Nichols, and Herman Green. Rekehah members will furnish refreshments.
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Odd Fellows
Brockert Hotel
San Antonio
C. Fesx Damatin
C. H. Nichols
Herman Grren
Retekah Organization
Refreaboesen
Spare Prop Ia Taken Flier A Pilot Training Flight
A propeller replacement was arranged for a damaged idm fuceed landing at Roswell New Mexico as cadets and instructors from the observation flight traveled from Port Bliss to El Paso. Senior instructors led the cross country mission with Lt. Col. Har rison and Flight Surgeon aboard, while other cadets prepared for further training on the first pursuit flight from Kelly Field toward Fort Sill.
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Fercies
Ay Thalewett
Briday
First Lient
O. A. Anderson
Kellsfield
Wirst Lient
TI. A. Moore
Sit
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Bi Paso
Port
Ri Paso
He K. Rowey
Kelly Field
Fl Paso
Bort Sill
PL Greaniishing
Hele Rip Veil
Theee Snatrantors
Maigek Rhins
Patrick
Wal
J. A. Hobinson
G. EB. Price
E. J. Harrison
Judge West Remains On Bench Amid Transition
Federal Judge Dunn West, who retired last December, will continue duties until a successor, Judge McMillan, is sworn in. West has served thirty years in various roles within the federal building and will not retire this soon, despite turning 70. McMillan is set to assume the bench on February 1.
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Dunn West
Federal
Tanpkenbao
Cigil Stry Ice
Dwize West
Inez
Devotions Slated for Non Catholics at St. Gerard’s
Devotions for non Catholics announced for St. Gerard's Church over the week. Services begin at 3 o'clock each afternoon led by Rev. A. A. Catterly of Chicago. Redemptorist Fathers will conclude Sunday services at 8 o'clock.
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Cerari
A. A. Catterliy
C. As Ry
Chicago
Orlock
Brenight
Redemptoriet
de Hey. Catterlin
Children to Hear Sponsor's Story at Public Library
Spenser's tale of The Faerie Queen will be retold to San Antonio children at 3 p m Saturday by New Ota Howe, announced by the San Antonio Public Library's children's department. The story hour is part of a series held each Saturday under library direction.
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Spenser
San Antonio
Wbenry Shiitoriuny
New
Ota Howe
Aiory
Children’s Department
The
Library
Taxpayers debate eight main high school change plan
A heated committee hearing over converting the Main Avenue high school into a vocational institution drew protests from taxpayers. The group voted to keep the current curriculum, noting no demand for a new skilled trades program and highlighting concerns about costs and neighborhood impacts.
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Main Avenue
Britny Bs
D. Altgett
Cent Estate Drakce
UL Anderson
J. King W. 2. Willisins
J. D. Gilmore
Avilerson
San Antonio
Wo Pox
Sorarional Trai 05
Atd
Alteole
Fox
Anderson
Two Special Judges to Be Relieved at Court House
Two special judges will be relieved of their duties at the courthouse Monday as replacements take over. Judge W. W. McCrory of the ninety fourth district will relieve Special Judge Waecsty and Judge W. S. Anderson of the third seventh will relieve Special Judge Verry S. Robertson. Atldue McCrory is injured and Judge Anderson is ill.
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Pwo Syevind
Court House
WW. McCrns
Ninety-fourth
Waecsty
W. 8
Anterson
Verry S. Roberton
Atldue McCrory
Anderson
Postoffice Introduces Bullet-Proof Cabs in San Antonio
A government post office unveils six bullet-proof cabs for transporting registered mail in San Antonio amid safety concerns. Reported trials in Dallas influenced the design, with test shots said to be fired nearby and the vehicles described as bullet resistant.
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