Descriptions of San Antonio Beggars and Panhandlers in Early 1900s
Fragmented account details vagrancy in San Antonio with references to a chain gang, fines for contempt, and a surge of panhandlers near St Marys Market and churches. It describes police responses, beggar types such as Jakeheads, and a city reputation for attracting alms through churchfront solicitations.
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Enkollers
Geil
Haite
Comey
Nathanael Dank
Mrt
St Mary's Bred Market
Bee
San Antonio
W. A. Harvey
Emnl
Harvey
Brackenridge Park
Jamaica
Beggars of San Antonio Shape Local Christmas Lore
In a city with a large Mexican population, beggars are noted for generosity and enduring customs. Chief Owen Kiley resists moving an aged Mexican beggar in front of the cathedral. other long familiar figures include Bis Douglas the octogenarian restaurant operator and Grandpa the bearded veteran beloved by soldiers, all part of San Antonio’s beggar tradition and lore.
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Mextewn
San Fatmenuds Cathedral
Owen Kile
Bis Douglas
North Flores Street
Sis
Court House
Sirentown
Jake
Tax Strike Ends as Downtown Taxi Stands Planned
Downtown protest over street stands shifts to mediation with the Chamber of Commerce. Stands will be small and near theaters hotels and department stores under a plan similar to Dallas. City will take 2 1 4 percent of gross receipts after drivers commissions, about six hundred dollars yearly, as part of the deal. Official approval came from the taxicab union caucus. Robert B. Saenz of Al Line Taxi reported adding two extra shifts as the strike accelerated business.
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Duai
Chamber of Commerce
Maverick
Grasso
Dallas
Taxicab
Lohor Temple
Robert B. Saenz
1al Line
Saeng
Fisher Rites Set for Fort Worth Editor
Funeral ceremonies were planned today in Fort Worth for George W. Fisher editor of the Southern... Journal and labor leader, who died yesterday from a stovepipe injury. Fisher had been active in labor and journalism in the region.
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Fort Worth
INS
George W. Fisher
Southwer ‘Er Reihesy
Budget Dilemma in Bexar Court Spurs Contrast Plans
In Bexar County steps to set up the budget hinge on two commissioners Brappenbeck and Anderson as Uhr exits to see a doctor. Budget options include drawing from the general fund balance about 200000 and trimming clerical hires or raising rates to support the permanent improvement fund, with the judge to craft and file the budget amid a tense session.
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Paga
Acling
R. W. Brappenbeck
Sam Anderson
Robert F. Uhr
Siort Line
Jim Donnell
Slappenbock
Donner
Jinnee
Uhr
Anderson
Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital
Wink
Mother Son Hurt in San Antonio Auto Crash
A mother and her son were injured in a Saturday traffic accident at Durango and San Jestito streets. Mrs Nicoless Gortzales, 25, of 507 El Vira Street, and her son Francisco Gonzales, 5, suffered cuts and bruises. They rode in a car driven by Francltus Gonzales Sr which collided with a second vehicle driven by Dy Garcia of 497 Seura Calorada Street, police said.
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Hart
S.A
Eivii Kan
Durango
San Jestito
Nicoless Gortzales
Elvira
Francisco Aor
Francltus Gonzales Sr
Dy Garcia
Seura Calorada
History features planned for New York series on San Antonio
Harold Hart of the New York Post will write a series detailing San Antonio history and culture. The chamber of commerce received Hart's request for photographs of the city's monuments, parks, and historic buildings plus information on local history.
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N. Y
San Antoniin
Harold Hart
New York Post
Chamber of Commerce Satuday
Hart
Mobilization Tests Planned by Eighth Corps Regions
General T J Brees announces scheduled mobilizations for the 100th and 189th infantry units in Oklahoma and Arkansas with drills from late July to mid August. About 1000 men will participate, at home and air force camps, under the command of Gen Page and Col Hutchinson. Similar actions occur in the Fourth Corps area centered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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T. J. Brees
Eighth Corps
Sulrday
Atlaritlo
Fighth Corps
Gal. J. W. Page
George A. Hutchinson
Pourth Cots
Atlanta
Morris Never Tardy Sets Stage Record on Thunder Afloat
Morris celebrates a unique record on the set of Thunder Afloat, never late on a ship or for a stage appearance, a 12 year streak highlighted by backstage observers and crew.
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Morris
Cheater Morris
Good Luck Bracelet Featured in Polly Wiki & Past
Ine Claire wears a good luck bracelet seen on stage during Polly Wiki & Past while performing ee Garba in Ninotahka. The artifact, believed to bring luck, is described as part of the stage attire and personal talisman.
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Ine Claire
Study in Contrasts at MGM Commisary Lunch
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Three-foot Jerry Ma renghi and 216-pound Henry Rohner from A Day at the Circus sharing a meal at MGM's commissary. The text blends misread words with film context, noting a lighthearted scene among performers and crew in a studio lot cafeteria.
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Jerry Marenghi
Henry Rohner
M-G.m
Back from Tour Jeanetta MacDoneld Returns to Bel-Air Garden
Jeanetta MacDoneld resumes duties in her Bel-Air garden after a three month absence for a concert tour. She appears ready with pruning shears a spray gun and garden rowel as she reengages in routine gardening tasks.
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Byar
Jeanetta MacDoneld
Bel-Air
Shears, Tippers
Apray Gun
Rowel
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