Convention tales emerge from Dallas Democrats at Chicago
Bexar County Democrats who attended the national Democratic convention in Chicago brought back a mix of stories. One tale centers on Bernays Lowrey, a long time campus character known as the Colonel in Centex Kentucky. On hearing the Colonel was registered at the same hotel, Lowrey supposedly became festive.
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Bexar County
Chicago
Bernays Lowrey
Centex
Kentucky
J. Bernays
Inia
Ife
Waoth
Wis
Teeth Theft at Chicago Convention Sparks Curious Scene
In a strange incident at a Chicago convention Lowrey swayed through a doorway and pocketed a Colonel's false teeth from a table. The Colonel, dressed only in night attire, searched the room fruitlessly while Lenwrey tried to answer questions about an old town. The teeth were later revealed in a taunting exchange, highlighting the sensational power of the press.
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Lowrey
Chicago
Lenwrey
Gabonel
Leereys
Colone
Printed essays and pamphlets by 73 year old printer at Elm Street
A 73 year old printer on Elm Street turns out copies of philosophy and religion texts. He prints tracts and verse on his small press using a rubber stamp, arguing his slips influence readers more than newspapers and urging self-improvement. He plans to continue publishing despite reduced newspaper sales.
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Woolworth
Freed
Dixon
Obbers
Fragmented Civic Election Scene and Pranks
A chaotic day in an election town described with humorous fallout. A Ferguson supporter’s barber shop visit sparks mischief as two pranksters borrow paint to alter a sign outside a restaurant, masking the intended message amid street chatter and political rivalries.
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Jefferson Sheet
Ferguson
Elwor
Peace Hiral
Bexar Republicans Plan Precinct Conventions
Bexar County Republicans announce precinct conventions to select delegates for the county and state conventions. County chair Dr. John Albnycleh urges meetings Friday at 18% precincts to nominate delegates. events set across various city and county locations ahead of the Republican state gathering.
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Bexar
Republicana
Rexac
Joh B
Nba
Mother facing ins woes as son crippled at home
A 1-year-old mother cried for her crippled son as United States Commissioner Paul Tockitt held a hearing on a liquor violation at a North Street house. Agents found a concrete beer trap under the kitchen stove and testified she operated the place for selling beer since October. Bond set at 400 dollars. she asked for quick action to avoid harm to her children. Others, Tomas and Catarina Resendes, Rithel Smelair, and Walter Lewis, faced bonds after raids yielding beer and whiskey.
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United States
Paul
A. Tockitrrt
Romans Williams
North Street
Lockhart
Office of the
United States District Jpttorney
Odlicera
Tomas
Catarina Resendes
Rithel Smelair
Walter Lewis
Sant= brano
50 Boys Attend Final Y Camp Near Kerrville
The San Antonio YMCA camp on the Guadalupe River near Kerrville will reopen Tuesday with about 50 boys, near capacity. The camp, 18 miles above Kerrville, will send groups to Enchanted Rock near Fredericksburg, while Houston women prepare to visit. The YMCA camp near Comfort closes September 1 with 35 visiting business women anticipated.
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San Antonio
I. W
Guadalupe
Comfort Wis
Houston
Leg Amputation Fails to Save Patient's Life
Frail 78 year old Friiniang Gavele died at Robert E. Green hospital from gangrene after a failed leg amputation. The incident left injuries across a Fort Sam base area as Louise Barnes and Edna Saunders suffered wounds. A man remains under arrest as investigators seek details of the accident and burns from splashed acid.
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Friiniang Gavele
Robert 8. Green Hospital
Thesday
Hisie
Louise Barnes
Fort Sam
Hourton
Edna Saunders
Rulz Street
Gusher Strikes on McGcrory Farm Well No 1
A well labeled No 1 on Judge W W McGcrory’s property in Lockhart produced a gusher, reported by Nineky-fouyeth courtalk, with initial flow estimated around 2000 barrels per day, opening a new oil field according to local accounts.
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Wobster Cit and Gas ‘Company
W. W. McGcrory
Nineky-fouyeth Cline ‘Tek Courtalk
Cial
Lockhart
Nowlin
Runaway Boy Detained After Abbott Street Custody Incident
Blenn Ladd, 14, of Little Rock, Ark, was taken into custody Friday morning in the 600 block of Adams Street after fleeing from a county boys home. Officers Bill Poruc and John Stowe arrested him following the escape attempt. Three runaway youths were reportedly involved.
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Blenn Ladd
Little Rock
Ark
Adams Street
Bill Poruc
John Stowe
Willy
Family Drama Ends Happily in Court
Judge McCrory presided over a domestic case ending with George Brann and Ma ne Roberts Mann reconciling. Mann received custody of their 13 month old daughter Betty Katherine after a court order. Brann later disclosed the baby’s location and was freed from contempt. The trio left the court together in a happier frame of mind.
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W. W. McCrory
Clébret Court
Priday George Brann
Bexareounty
Betty Katherine
Mane’ Roberts Mann
Barriett Tourlas
Holmcrest Street
Mann
W. Anderson
Anduson
George Mann
Batty Catherine
Ehill
Young Evangelist to Lead Texas Revival at Pall' Gospel Church
Gur 8 Strain 17 described as the youngest evangelist in Texas will conduct eight revival meetings at the Pall' Gospel Church, 199 Denver Boulevard, starting Sunday and continuing nightly through the week, announced by pastor Z. C. Wider.
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Gur
Strain
Texas
Pall’ Gospel Church
Denver Boulevard
Z. C. Wider
Four Injured In Two Auto Crashes
Three people were injured when a car struck a curb and another vehicle hit a tree as drivers tried to avoid a collision at Burleson and Pine streets early Friday. Howard Orth, 19, was cut by flying glass. M Brown, 31, truck owner. and W Bradfield were injured. The driver of the other car, J. Perales, 1901 Burleson, was uninjured. All three injured were taken to Robert B. Green hospital. EB Gray, precinct 8 constable, received first aid after his motorcycle and a car rolled Thursday night.
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Delvers
Burleson
Pine Streets
Howard Orth
Ab & Dghy
Gree
Polite
J. 3. Perales
Burieson
Robert B. Green Hospital
EB. Gray
Veterans to Get Loans on Bonus Certificates Soon
The relief bureau announced World War I veterans with service certificates less than two years old will qualify for loans, but funds cannot be issued before July 25. Bureau manager L C Chapman said no additional staff can be hired to implement the plan and that applications will be accepted from about 100 people, though none can be added to the force. Veterans should obtain applications from the local bureau or American Legion posts or Red Cross chapters and mail them after proper completion.
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Jureau
L. ¢. Chapman
Chapman
IAW
Geternuy
American Legion
Red Cross
Theft of Clothing Reported at Military Field
Suspect named in clothing theft case involves W T Koenig and M L Minner linked to a vehicle theft outside a parked automobile near Brooks Field. Police say items worth about $15 were taken from the wheel area at the medical field facility. Officers note a suspect with several alias hints and a connection to air corps duty in Washington.
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W.T Koenig
Bast
Feldng
Snapedk
Mlh Minner
Iron Karpin
Will Hoyne
McKinley Avrinie
Park Policeman Nabs Thief in Local Park Theft
Park Policeman J W Stewart nabbed a thief in Brackenridge Park after a chase and recovered a purse containing 15 cents stolen from Miss Della Rupple of Sugula Texas. The report notes other minor thefts including clothing and cash from cars and residences with partial recoveries.
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KR. A. Harris
Austin
J. ©. McLeat
Brat Quincy
Absentee Vote Totals Lead 1940 Primary Comparisons
Absentee vote totals show about 1110 ballots, nearly double the 1940 Democratic primary count. A few more ballots were expected Friday as county officials planned to count absentee ballots on Saturday morning per county clerk Jock R. Burke.
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Frdzy
Ceat
Jock R. Burke
School Employees Assured of Voting as They Desire
In San Antonio the San Antonio public school system employees may vote as they wish in the Saturday primary election. A meeting of the building and grounds department announced a 1970 resolution read by Roger Stokes, school board president, stating voters may cast ballots freely and that coercion would lead to discharge. Attendees included Mrs. H. C. Wyncken, Stella Steves Winkler, L. D. Gilmore, and W. R. B. Whoms.
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San Antonio
Electon
Roger Stokes
Stokes
H. C. Wyncken
Postoffice Stays Open On Weekend
Postmaster P. G. Lions announces Saturday operation continues in Lae town for a holiday weekend. No closures of local post facilities are planned. Denvervalte primary remains unaffected and Morin change noted, while other areas report no impact.
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Thwiser
P.G. Lions
Haliday
Lae
Paslottia
Denvervalte Primary Cieaeion Anelfios
Uyak Jw Oley
Festinians
Sobgeeh
Postitine
Death of Josiah Bvons Pancoast Pioneer Des Des
Josiah Bvons Pancoast a San Antonio native and Civil War Texas cavalry veteran died at 404 King William Street after 77 years in the city. Services are set Friday afternoon at his residence, with Rev. Arthur R B McKinistry officiating. He left two daughters, three sons, three sisters, two brothers, eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
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Josiah Bvons Pancoast
Philadelphia
King William Street
Texas Cavalry
Nellie
Pancoash
Mary P. Dove
George J
Henry L
Frank V. Pancoast
Irene
Haile
Celia Pancoast
Anton CL
William T. Pancoest
Granitchildren
Government May Leave Ruins of Old Army YMCA
Post master T G Luens says the wreck of the old Army YMCA will likely remain in place. He notes no word from Washington on new bids and signals the decision may be to leave the ruins intact. The damaged rear and reinforced office building stand as labor troubles stalled renovations.
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San Anlonio
T. G. Luens
Luuss
Hut
Wasington
Early Baseball Star Dies at 66
William Gleason a noted baseball figure of St Louis dies at 66 after a career marked by early fame and long service in the sport. Local clubs and former teammates lament a loss that pauses a storied career in the game.
Hidalgo county funding plan to settle finances reviewed
A Hidalgo county plan to refunding 4.965 million dollars seeks to settle old warrants totaling about 6.894 million by selling warrants for cash and stretching repayments. Judge R J McMillan heard arguments from creditors and security holders with Davenport of Brownsville supporting the plan to clean the county’s slate and reduce interest costs from 6 13 to 3 2 percent.
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Hidalgo County
Ted Mit
R. J. McMillan
Gene Sale
Aig
Lorcash
Alex F. Weisberg
Disllas
Ireland Graves
Artin
Creditorx Committee
X Group
Security Turdens
Harbert Davenport
Brownsville
Davenport
Tidelgo
Privare
Commissioners' Court
Intervenors Ord
Clarms
Federal Court
Oilsbene
Swarnig
McMillan
Broken Suspender Clue in Slaying
In St Louis on a July day detectives pursued clues in a mysterious shooting. William T. McGraw, a Shoe Company official, was found dead in his apartment with a bullet wound. A suspender fragment and an electric clock stopped at the hour indicated the time of the crime.
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BT. Louis
William, T. McGraw
Shoe Company
Beverly Wills and the Cabinet Dilemma
California. Auly 22. Misplaced public confidence and cabinet resignations swirl as the cabinet resists open games in high stakes political maneuvering. Marsallint contemplates self sacrifice while advisers tilt toward political gambits to influence votes and optics, with looming consequences for outdoor campaigns and governance.
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Beverly Wills
Calif
Marssolint
Woover
Mrags
Hin Pailiral
Wote
Tome
Eeen
Washington
Ynars
Wits
Krogekm
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Miller
Beant County
W. Jones
Pir Corps
Aircorps
Washihelon
Brooks
J. E.pancoast
Pioneer
DES
Y.M.G.A
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