Prominent San Antonio Leader Theo Friedrich Dies at 48
Theo W Friedrich a noted San Antonio business and civic figure died after drowning at San Pedro Park pool. James Aller rescued him, but revival efforts failed. Autopsy cited heart attack as likely cause. Funeral set for Tuesday. Friedrich shaped the Wills Memorial Museum and Zoological Society, funded exhibits and helped build the city zoo. He led insurance firms and long served Joske Brothers. Survived by widow, Gordon, his mother, and three sisters.
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John Kerns
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Barless Bear Pits
Monkey Island
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Joske Brothers Company
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Negroes Denied Vote in Primaries Spark Appeals in Houston
In Houston on July 2, Negroes denied voting rights in Saturday primaries plan appeals. An unnamed Negro attorney appeared before U S Commissioner Wins on McMahan and sought investigation by U S Attorney Henry D. Halden. McMahan said warrants were issued against election judges who barred certain Negroes from polls, though he lacked witnesses. Officials claimed only imported names triggered action and that no responsibility was assumed for denied votes as precincts faced inspection.
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Severe Earthquake Shocks: July Readings Highlighted
Reports from the Grovertorm observatory indicate strong seismic activity with emvlliquike shocks of notable intensity centered roughly 2260 miles southwest of Washington. Eastern Windate notes continued tremor readings, while TREARWAY REPORTS cites July 22 transcripts and expenses totaling several thousand dollars for 22 days of July.
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Grovertorm Observatory
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Golden wedding anniversary for Mon Day pair at Richters bakery
Mr and Mrs William L Richter of 148 East Elmira Street Mon Day celebrate 50 years of marriage after a San Antonio ceremony July 25 1682. He owns Richter Bakery and helped run the business with four sons and a daughter. sons Henry L Merman J Rudolph Gus V Richter and Mrs Charles Jr. 16 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren.
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Sterling Sees Victory In Runoff Primary
Governor Sterling, upbeat at his Austin office, predicts victory in the runoff after a hard campaign. He compares mood to two years ago when Mrs. Ferguson led the first primary but lost the second ballot. James Ferguson credits his wife’s likely win in the runoff, while Sterling expects a late August 27 runoff and postponement of a relief measures session.
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Rum Plant Honors Official's Memory
The Bacardi rum company observes a three day shutdown to honor Pacuntio Bacardi the deceased vice president. He died yesterday from pacu mania.
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German Court Refuses Injunction Over Papen Actions
Leipsic July 25 07 The supreme court declined Prussia’s bid to restrain Chancellor Franz von Papen as commissioner from interfering with state government. Across Germany last weekend violence fell after iron rule that kept order but left many injured. Scattered riots persisted as Nazi and anti Nazi factions clashed in Altona Augsburg Mandelson Neunsunster Boeblingen with dozens hurt.
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Ten Hurt and One Missing in gas tanker explosion
In St Louis on July 2 ten men were injured and one missing after a gas tank explosion tore through the Pickwick Greyhound Lines garage. About 28 employees and bus drivers were in the building. Joseph Barber, a Chicago-bound passenger, vanished during the blast while his car was being refueled. Firemen believe gasoline tank accidental ignition caused the blast. windows within seven blocks shattered. damage pegged at $50,000.
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Chicago
RECORD ERA VOTE 5 SET RUNOFFS IN BEXAR COUNTY
In a weekend election Bexar County results show Demimelion T. G. Leighton leading for county treasurer over Joe Sobieski, plus Barrett and Ebeberg contesting key races. Runoffs loom in senatorial and legislative contests with Fernbaum Felbaum and others advancing. Mra Ferguson garners strong county support.
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Citizens' League
Local Precinct Election Results From Justice Of The Peace Races
In Precinct No 2 George H Bacon led with 280 votes and Frits Muginis had 169. Victor Yecker won constable with 263, Fr Hoffman unopposed as public weigher. Precinct 3 saw Edgar Duck elected constable with 700, Otte Murckwardt JP with 700, A L Brehm as JP in Precinct 4 with 440, John BR Robertson 151, Peter Garrell 278. Charles A Fischer JP in Precinct 5 with 619, R A Magnus constable unopposed 38, A R Livingston public weigher. Isbell elected constable in Precinct 6 with 1335, W A Jones 243, C Haskell 347, W H Leinweber 501, Talbert JP 2103 vs Byweeney 378. Van Der Poorten as public weigher, Rudolph Stappenteck as JP. Precinct 7 Cali elected constable 629, Ackerman 26, Janowski 128, Taridt 158. Precinct 8 W Shipman JP 239 vs Sandats 183. Meon stable race H Pring 319, Hogan 148. K Weber re-elected county chairman with 44 396 votes.
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Man Ends Life in Vinegar Vat in Morristown
In Morristown New Jersey on July 6 death in a vinegar vat ended the suffering of Benjamin Natkuns orange drink magnate. A friend found Watkins in a large vat in the cellar of his bore yesterday. A coroner ruled death by own action.
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Congress Race Vote Totals From Saturday's Democratic Primary
Dallas July 25 returns show partial counts for several Congress districts and Court of Civil Appeals. Key figures include Gallagher 428, Reid 4192, Rogers 1040, Blanton 20368, Jones 18580, Beauchamp 13195, Johnson 21811, Rabb 16805, Vaughan 14741, Backus 10790, Hinson 6247, McFarlane 16238, Garrets 25637, Earle 12625, Randell 5569, Morris 4437. High totals indicate several districts remain incomplete across multiple counties.
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Father and Two Children Found Dead in Michigan Home
SAGSVAW Mich July 29 James F Jackson five dollars and his two children Margaret 12 and James 1 were found shot to death in their home. The children apparently were shot by their father who then burned his gun on himself. Jackson left a note claiming his wife had deserted him for another man.
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Southern Packic Company Net Income Falls in June Report
New York July 25 Southen Packic company reported net operating income of 952,729 for June, down from 3,882,454 in June 1931. Gross operating revenue was 22,797,548 compared with 25,184,? last year as figures show a drop in earnings and revenue.
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Jp— Southen Packic Company
Texas Fights for Congress Seats in Heated Runoff Contests
Votes across districts show McFarlane leading narrowly with Terrell and Parrioh close behind in District No 1. In the dry camp, Bailey and Holcombe eye a runoff for Place No 2 against Davis, while Terrell clashes with Parish for Place No 1 amid party lines and shifting allegiances.
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