Around the Plaza Kee Davie and Town Tales
The page recounts a colorful, if fragmented, look at local life and events from a distant year. It notes a public reveal of print office disputes between The Light and The Times, a drunken incident disrupting the Stock Exchange, and a historic wagon train procession on April 4, 1673, portraying town character and era quirks.
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The
Light and
the Times
Light
Stock Exchange
Serioh
United States Army
San Antonio’s early electric era and bustling saloons
A fragmented reminiscence recalls San Antonio’s first electric light company organized January 25 1881, a revival by Rev Dixie Williams declaring the city wicked, dancing in 1880s, the White Elephant saloon opening August 1083, champagne on anniversaries, Inez Joe Foster’s flamboyant dress, and a tragic hanging near the city outskirts.
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San
Arinature
Decadt
Otficer
Martinez
Tim
Vielin
Dog Charles II Undergoes Major San Antonio Operation
A long contentious passage describes a dog named Charles II owned by Dr. Frimie Nicholson, in the Texan state park board press relations department. The dog became ill early this week and was placed under veterinary care. Extensive tests, charting, and radiographs preceded a major operation performed by San Antonio physicians.
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Ammels
Charles
Frimie Nicholson
Texan
Sute Park Board
2. B. Hea
Charles II
San Antonio
Disaster relief survey links UK native to Texas aid effort
Albert Evans chair of national disaster relief, stationed in St Louis, surveys relief work in San Antonio Kerrville and Tilden after the reed Needs. Born and raised in England, he travels with pipe and charm, while Florence Trenter Wilfred Kiteh and Clara Metcuss are briefly mentioned alongside local road trip plans.
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Albert Evans
Na- Livan
Red Grass
St. Louis
San Antonio
Sant Texas
Kerrville
Tilden
England
Antonia
Plorence Trenter
New Yorke
Clara Metcuss
Lasade
George
Jack McLellais
Tom Pheenik
Drlz
Philadelphia clothing factories resume full-time operations
Three Philadelphia clothing manufacturers employing about 1400 workers have resumed full-time operation with hopes to continue indefinitely. The upbeat report from Philadelphia trade circles notes improved schedules and steady demand despite earlier shutdowns.
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Philadelphia
Tave
Berlin South German talks aim to explain Prussia split
Berlin dispatch reports Franz von Papen Baron Wilhelm von Gayl and Hugo Schachter met with South German state representatives to justify the move toward separating Prussia. In Bunzlau an affray killed one and wounded 15 National Socialists and Communists as police clashed with opponents. Nazi vandalism and looting occurred at a Sensburg Jewish store after clashes with Communists. In Kiel the Socialist newspaper Volkerzeit was suspended for four days.
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Stuttgart
Germany
Franz von Pipen
Wilhelm Vor Gayl
Hugo Schacter
Minlelerz
Upd Launr
Prussia
Berlin
Bunzlau
Berry
Sensburg
Volkametusiz
Kiel
Iment
Canada Railway Official Resigns in Vancouver
Colonel T. A. Hlain, assistant to the president of the Canadian National Railways with headquarters in Vancouver, resigns his position effective immediately and a new appointment is expected to be announced.
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Canada Railway
Vancouver
T. A. Hlain
Canadian National Ailways
I Wits Annamie Losay
Fragmented 19th century notice from New York sale case
An obscure archival fragment describes a disputed sale and family names including William Mary Roger and Mary, with references to a “glitnin ad Macy” and a price around $1.40. The garbled text mentions a child and a legal tone, suggestive of a probate or guardianship matter without clear facts.
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Raverly Wiels
Calit
New York
Macy
Winrar
William
Mary
Bill
Yallen
Will Kogres
Ancient Derringers From Republic Era Cannot Be Fired
A pair of three-inch barrels ancient derringers in a Texas museum cannot be fired due to rust and risk of explosion. Custodian Lucita Small notes the weapons have rested loaded since Ta9a era, once owned by T. R. Boford of Sabine Pass and linked to F. L. Boford of Heaton. The pistols, tiny and historic, were used in storms and conflicts of the Republic period.
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Darwin Peegues
Cleburne
Texas
D. M. Peegues
Yekas Republic
Texas Museu
Alemg Chapel
Ucita Small
F. L. Boford
Heaton
T. R. Boford
Sabine Pues
Republic
Roosevelts and Young Cenfer Talk Foreign Affairs
Hyde Park July 2 Governor Frank J. Roosevelt and Owen D. Young met to discuss a wide range of foreign relations topics. They addressed international debts allied problems and other foreign affairs issues. King of Thos King family planned a courtesy call at The Farm Roosevelt estate.
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Hyde Park
Franki J. Roosevel
Owen D. Yong
Young
Renorations Commission
Young N93
Beer
International Mulers
Roosevelt Estate
Locay
United States Settilor
William T. King
Thos
Ceming
Two Men Arrested in Deaths of Girls in Rochester
Two men, drivers of the two young women who died at a swimming party in Rochester, are jailed. They claim the deaths were accidental and say they hid the bodies to avoid a scandal. Reuben Krumgee, 25, a filling station attendant, and Jesse E. Salley, 30, a garage mechanic, were taken from their homes to Plainview, Balls Five Married and Dive: Fam Inn.
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Rochester
Minn
Reuben Krngee
Jesse E. Salley
Thanez to Leave Chile Once More
BANTIAGD Chile July 23. Carlon Thane, former dictator who returned from exile in Argentina after a coup, will save Ghitte with his family penalty iamacrow, She govern mends anonver today. TL wae bel ieved hea wails retin ta Alpen.
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Bantiagd
Chile
Carlon Thane
Exiln
Argentinina
Caries Daviin
Ghitte
TL Wae
New Chemalier Picture Weaving Through Hollywood
Hollywood notes from July report Maurice Chevalier preparing The Patter Piper of Faris and The Phantom President shift casting with Claudette Colbert Barbara Bennett Downey recovers from illness as others move between London and New York. Charlie MacArthur Ian Woods and Charley Marathue contribute to future projects as Doris Warner attends a Robson Yard dinner with film industry guests.
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Charler
Hollywood
Joan Bennelt
Hms
Barbara
Bennett Downey
Dinger
Stark
Morte Downey
London
New York
Edmund Goldings
Europe
Marlon Davins
Douglas Montgomery
Kent Douglas
Kent Douglays
Rober Montgomery
Hallywood
Charles MacArthur
Helen Apyes
Metro-Goldwynr- Mayer
William Hames
Ian Woods
Charley Mararthue
Fran
Page
Lulu Belle
Billy Haines
Fox
Gwendolyn Heder
Jack Warner
Bess Meredyth
Stele Danny
Wheel accident injures dozen workers near San Antonio
At least three people remain in serious condition after a trailer carrying workers from Lockhart overturned off Corpus Christi road, 18 miles from the city. H W Genter drove the auto transporting them to fields when the trailer detached and rolled into a ditch. Several family members were among the injured. one infant suffered no skull fracture.
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Robert B. Green Hospital
Jess
Corpus Christi Raad
H. W. Genter
Lockhart
Ignacia Bermudez
Silvesbre Herrera
Naruzio Melendes
Tampico Street
Melensies
Elias
Trinidal
Tae
Marin
Rostis
Antonio Terro
el Paso Street
Martiano Quiroga
Dugea
Une Neeldent
Consul General Luncheon Honors Mexican Visit in San Antonio
The Mexican consulate general in San Antonio honored Col. Eduardo Fernandez Chazato on his return from Mexico City with a luncheon at Garin Bisneo. Attendees included Vice Consul T. M. Morlet and many Mexican officials and guests from Consulate and local community circles.
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Eduardo Fernandez Chazato
San Attonio
Mexico City
Garin Bisneo
T. M. Morlet
M. C. Gonsaler
Guillermo Rorelguee Cayreon
Ignacio Pesquera
Ernesto Puebla
Arturo Alcocer
unilHo Tonriguez Vaca
Santiago A
Abilene Pastor to Speak at First Baptist Church
Dr. Millard A Jenkens pastor of the First Baptist Abilene will preach at First Baptist Church Fourth and Taylne streets. Morning subject Singing Christ evening Anchored Till Morning. He heads to Alto Frio encampment to speak at the annual Baptist gathering in Prio canyon. Special music arranged by Mr and Mrs Paul B Harper. Public is invited to attend.
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Abilene
First Baptist Church
Millard A. Jenkens
Bolls
First Baptist
Prio Canyon
Paul B. Harper
Java
Man Falls From Balcony Fractures Back at 2100 Nuri Alamo
James Busey was treated at Robert B Green hospital for a spinal fracture after slipping from a second story balcony railing at 2100 Nuri Alamo Street. He reportedly lost balance while sitting on the railing. Mackivie Limas, 45, from Somerset Road, went to the hospital after his car gasoline tank exploded while refueling by lantern light.
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James Busey
Robert B. Green Hospital
Nuri Alamo Street
Mackivie Limas
Walker Seeks City Employees Pay Cut to Save Millions
New York Mayor James J. Walker urges 147000 city workers to take a month's pay cut next year to save about 26 million dollars. He spoke in an address last night advocating the measure as a necessary plan to balance the city budget amid fiscal strain.
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New York
James J. Walker
Reverend Louis A Patterson obituary note
The Rev Louis A Patterson four Methodist minister dies survivors include widow Mrs George Whittle Athens Ohio brother Harvey Patters of San Francisco and others Roland H Tibbs 51 farmer resident here 20 years funeral Saturday Porter Loring chapel Dr M Tord officiating interment Mission Burial Park survivors listed with partial names and places
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Louis A. Patterson
Witow
Steoe Fatterson
Patterson
Richmond
Cat
Fatterson
Lexington
Kyrkulster
George Whittle
Athens
Ohio
Harvey Patters
San Francisco
Roland H. Tibbs
Aurora
Porter
National Broadcasting Station Jazz and Music Program Listing
A fragmented station schedule lists hosts, orchestras, and shows across evening to late night slots. Mentions include Gunter orchestra, Lombardo's meal, and various programs on WM and KMAG with times around 5:00 to 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM, outlining a broad radio lineup and featured performers.
Radio Election Returns Set for San Antonio Tonight
The article outlines local radio plans for election returns with KTLA broadcast near 2 am and WOAL and KABG scheduling late night programs. It notes stations returning to normal schedules after a hectic week, with Edwin Frank Goldman’s brass band program on WOAT and network at 7 pm and other performances through the night.
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KTLA
Nti
WOAL
KABG
San Antonio
Normercy
Edwin Frank Goldman
WOAT
Network
del Steer
Mareh
Brahm
Blame Jilting for Tragedy in Menlo Park
A garden helper, John Viano, killed Edith Orr Spencer, the 52 year old widow, and then shot himself in the garage after eight years of tending the flower beds at Merlo Park. Police said the motive appeared linked to a deranged passion. The investigation was labeled Victually Closed by Chief Frank Lave.
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Menlo Pari
Merlo Park
Edith Orr Spencer
Phel Hee
John Viano
Frank Lave
Thieves Break Transom Enter Stratton Store
Report states thieves cut a transom to loot Slapttan store at 4500 South Flores Street stealing candy tobacco and other items per Emil Drost manager police were told. Mrs Ralph Spofford Edwin street reported clothing and valuables taken from her home. Mattie Winkel lost five dollars in cash and clothing. Mrs T B Crowley at the Gunter hotel reported a $191 dismantling loss from Brackenridge park bath house.
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Slapttan
South
Flores Street
Emil Drost
Ralph Spofford
Hoover Street
Mattie Winkel
West Poplar Street
Mra. T. BH. Crowley
Gunter
Brackenridge Park
German pilot flies to Reykjavik on Arctic route
Von Gronau, Als captain Walfgang vor Gronau, becomes the third German light aircraft pilot to reach the United States via the Arctic route. He took off for Reykjavik today. A Baltimore judge called John Brown a common thief after catching him stealing papers from a blind news dealer in Baltimore.
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von Gronau
Reykjavik
Seydilfidehour
Iceland
Walfgang Vor Gronau
Germany
United States
Arctic
Baltimore
John Brown
Bonus Seekers inable T ibree Washington War Split
Washington police halted a division of the bonus expeditionary forces after leaders disagreed on tactics. Walter Waters, elected commander in chief, demanded troops stay, while Roy Robertson of California planned to depart with his men. Some veterans sought Transportation loans. about 5000 had already received aid.
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Washington
Teave Town
Walter W. Waters
Bonus Expeditionary Forces
Lno
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Capitol
Hut Roy W. Robertson
California
Waters
Canito Hill
Robertson
Veterans Administration
Brazilian Rebels Report Addition of 10,000 to Banks
Rebel leaders announced their army now numbers 11,000 with 10,000 civilian supporters joining a semi political federation to revolt against the Vargas government. Federal troops shelled strategic positions along the 750 mile frontier near Santos and Mines Gerais after a heavy artillery push.
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Sac Paulg
Brazil
Vargas
Strat Legic Points
Trent
San Saulo
Mines Goraes
Jessel Seems sure of Talmadge marriage plan
Bollyood California July 23 Jessel, the stage comic, says he is sure he will marry Norma Talmadge but has not yet received public confirmation from the actress. He arrived by plane from Fort Worth Texas and indicated the noon date as possible. Czech join pact Paris July 23 reports adherence to the confidence pact between France and Great Britain.
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Bollywood
Calif
Norma Talmadge
George Jessel
Hove
Jessel
Tle
Tort Worth
Texas
Bist Talmarige
Nasual Ther
Paris
Ceechoslovakia
Foreign Office Today
Trance
Great Britain
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Los Angeles
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Ron
Maurice
Paramount
Claudette Colbert
Orginal Tajle
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Genyyy M. Cuban
Eleanor Boardmen
George M. Cuban
Miss Culbert
X Walsh
Atage
Russell Gleason Shern
Ben Alexander
Rail Walshes
Hal Walles Durfel
Phyllis Haver
BU Seaman
Geo You Plomarawl
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Walker
N.Y
National Broadcastiite Chain
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Ne —Buin
Epgrauss
Chamber of Commerce
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Ruth Keling
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Norman Brokenshire
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Nat Sillacek
NRO Snl Woal
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Olsen
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GBS
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Sadio Eshtar
Austin
Wickers
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Leavin
Antonia Tobin
Maily
Wicker
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Comehyolt
Missouri Kalals
Stratton Store
Talmadge
Tove
Richard M. Kleberg
Congress
Richaell M. ‘Kleberg
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Richart St
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Wishelwr
Marini Assineven
Maman
Beidaman Rosenh
Fastin Oeeeguscin
Venus
Vauigent Vetter
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Shuler
Wwe Honig
AnReron Tonnelon Vdvinnity
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Huzant
Mohn Gallagher
Mefain
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Marshall Titanhae
Pingel
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Powell
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Staton
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