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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1921
Page
3
Article notes San Antonio as a natural gateway for trade and travel, with expectations of boosting the region's prominence as a major resort. Mentions spending by the jockey club on improvements in Mexico City, and a border aviation mission seeking a new motor for a plane to support efforts near Laredo. Also references a cemetery and municipal burial facilities.
An Open Shop Association report cites San Antonio’s progress toward an open shop system with about two thirds of 2020 contracts under open shop rules and 82 percent of contracts since January adopting the policy. The letter notes 403 job placements and argues the city’s unemployment fell behind similarly populated cities due to the association’s hiring stance. It claims industry interest and a growing national reputation as an open shop city drawing manufacturers.
Albert G. Olivier of the Mexico City Jockey Club announced plans for winter racing to begin in Mexico City. He said about 10 750 000 spectators and thousands of white tourists will attend, with horses arriving from Casadian New York Kentucky and Marsland stables. Olivier will be at the St Anthony hotel for a few days to discuss arrangements and hospitality.
Judge Walling, known in San Antonio as a seasoned special judge, will preside over the Forty-fifth district’s special summer term beginning Tuesday at Fort Sam Houston. The docket includes numerous felony cases transferred from various dirt towns. the judge lauded attorneys and pledged to strive for fair outcomes. Song services at the hospital featured by First Baptist Church members brought musical numbers to the station hospital wards.
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