Protest on Judge Pay Gut Proposal
San Antonio Bar Association led a formal protest against a proposed bill to cut district judge salaries. District Attorney Walter Tynan joined, noting the law allowing justices of the peace higher pay and highlighting disparity with other county officials. The bill would reduce state support by $1000 annually, affecting a district judge currently earning $5000 from state plus county fees.
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San Antonio Bar Associbibn
Green
Oolonization
Harold Kayion
Austin
San Antonio Bar Association
House of Representatves
Walter Tynan Aleg
Tynan
Justices of the Peace
Trio Sees Light So Did Agents at San Antonio River
Three men Manuel Morales Adolfo Sauceda and Yenosendo Barrera testified at a United States Commission hearing about a whiskey operation on the San Antonio riverbank near a still. Prohibition agents reported similar findings and testified that a man approached asking for a drink, with witnesses noting the smell of whiskey.
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United States
Pee A. Lockhart
Manuel Morales
Adolfo Sauceda
Yenosendo Barrera
Commis
Benk
San Antonio
Hai Eael
Baptists Discuss Plans for State Sun School Meet
Baptist leaders debate arrangements for a southern state Sun School gathering. Officials outline dates, host church, and program details as plans move forward for a regional religious education event.
Postmaster Lucas Changes His Mind
Postmaster Lucas reverses planned move amid local discussions. Community context involves proposed route shifts and potential public notices. Officials indicate continued review and future timing for decisions.
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Lucas
Georgia Restricting Birthday Stamp Ad About University Founding
A government plan to issue a commemorative three cent stamp for Georgia honors the founding of the University by General James Oglethorpe. The stamp, featuring his portrait, is slated for sale at the state’s post offices this weekend and aims to celebrate the colony’s early history.
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Georgia
Antonio
James Ogle
Thorpe
Letters to the editor on policing, prohibition, and immigration
The Open Forum letters criticize Commissioner Wrights policing of couples, propose discreet park surveillance, and urge arrest of drunken drivers. A contributor denounces prohibition as harmful, while Maria Lara Herrera defends Latin Americans’ American status. A taxpayer objects to a pension bill for Grace Coolidge and condemns anti-American sentiment.
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the Light
Commissioner Wright
Hog Jt
San Antonio
City Hall
Phil
Duevr
Pettern
J. Band A. A
Benown
Mr. Chamber
Columbus
America
Maria Lara Herrera
Mexican Labor in U S Upheld Editor The Light
In wartime era hundreds of American firms used Mexican labor for cotton, railways, roads, and factories. it was cheap and reliable for dangerous tasks. The piece notes welcome attitudes then and questions why Mexicans should lose jobs now, suggesting a broader exclusion of foreigners.
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U. S
the Light
Eic
America
Oklahoma
New Mexico
G. Cantu
Critics protest Maverick veterans preference ad
A letter to the editor criticizes Tex Collector Maury Maverick for advertising veterans preferred in hiring and suggests he will run for Congress. The writer argues public office should not favor veterans and warns elected officials would prioritize veterans over county residents.
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Tex
Maury Maverick
Maverick
Congress
Bexar County
Sanders
Editor's voice questions Hire Mexican comment
A reader supports D D Doyle of Buy American but criticizes his third remark on Americans hiring Mexicans. The writer argues entry includes diverse nationalities and asserts all U S born or legally naturalized citizens deserve equal opportunity. The note reflects frustration with current mood.
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D. D. Doyle
Bar Texes
U.S. A
Defends Use of Mexican Workers in Sector Policy
A fragmented text argues for Mexican labor in U S jobs, referencing employers and immigration policy. It mentions King Winye and a defense stance amid legal and social challenges, with garbled names and unclear specifics.
Tax on Idle Money Suggested
A speaker argues against further idle money in banks and proposes a tax on large idle balances to discourage hoarding and push funds into trade and inflation. The idea aims to reduce excess liquidity and promote circulation.
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DoRivwis
Uae
Alb Noel
Palaesen
WIM Tientions
Inorg
Ng Unniath
Vhanneta of Trade
Suereane
Atterbury to Pay 8 AISIT Atterbury to Pay 8
General W. W. Atterbury of the Pennsylvania railroad arrives in San Antonio with three staffers for a business tour. The delegation includes Elisha Lee J L Eysmans and J E B Weller. They will be entertained with a Meslean luncheon by Col. John S. Chambers at Fort Sam Houston.
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W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
San Antonio
Brownsville
Atterbury
Elisha Lee
The
Kings
J. L. Eysmans
J. E B. Weller
Chicago
John S. Chambers
Fort Sam Houston
Edwinb. Winans
Halstead Dorey
Charles R. Howland
C. H. Danforth
Randolph Field
George P. Tyner
Grayson V. Heidt
Neil F E. Bailey
Chambers
France
Bexar Jailer Becomes Bathing Knight in County Tale
Bexar County jailer E R Brashear, dubbed a bathhouse knight, oversees transient hot baths and clothes disinfection at the relief station on South St Mary's as he counts up to 101 baths. The article likens his role to a fairy tale husband and notes his inspection duties for arriving men.
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Bexar County
E.R. Brosher
South St.Mary's Street
Jalier Brashear
Tady
Brashear
Hoodlums wreck 5 A Man's yard on Summit Avenue
E F Melcher of 104 West Summit Avenue reported to police Saturday that hoodlums used his front yard as a race track tearing shrubs flowers and ground. Police considered it a poor prank and began a vandals search. Also a private office with phone and stenographer for rent for $20 a month listed under Light Classified Ads.
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E. F. Melcher
West Summit Avenue
Robbery Reports Involving Local Residents
A.B. Kerr of 334 West Mulberry street says a gunman robbed him near San Pedro and Summit avenues Friday night, taking $11. Miss E. M. Ciska of 510 Fifth street reports a bandit stole 40 cents and a $5 bill she dropped near the First Presbyterian church.
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A.B. Kerr
West Mulberry Street
San Pedro
Summit Avenues
E. M. Ciska
Fifth Streck
First Presbyterian Church
San Antonio Air Field Plans and Parade to Shreveport
Plans announce the opening of Brooks field and a cross country training and flying field dedication. Kelly field will send 40 planes, Brooks 25 to 30, with Randolph field contributing instructors. Major Gen Foulais and other officers expected to attend the February 2 ceremony. A four room house south of town for sale at $1400 listed in classifieds.
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San Antonio
Shreveport
Randolph Field
Shrevepov
Geoff Bendecaray D. Foulais
Air Corps
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