Avocado shipments and travel notes fill Texas roundup
A rambling morning bulletin quotes travelers and hotel managers, noting avocados moving to Texas markets from Florida via Louisiana. It mentions Dan Hudson of Plaza Hotel Laredo and Miss Dean Duval of Corpus Christi hotels, plus a string of entertainers, editors, and travelers passing through Texas and Oklahoma, with cultural and social snippets from Royston to Houston and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Hudson
Plaza
Laredo
Louisville
Texas
Sie
Dean Duval
Gunter
Breakers
Corpus Christi
Chiropractors to Graduate Thursday at Texas Chiropractic College
Graduation exercises for the class of the Texas Chiropractic College will be held Thursday evening at 8. The program precedes the diploma presentations with Dr H S Turley as master of ceremonies. Musicians include Mrs Martha Palmer and Miss Margaret Bostick, and the program features several solos and an address by Class President James M Wulfman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Chiropractic College
H. & Turley
Martha Palmer
A. G. Wellloy
Vornl
Mar Khret Bostick
James M Wulfman
Piwig Solo
Glynn Parker
Yornfleinry
H.C. Vaughn
J. G. Porter
Addins
Rey
Phite
Earl Fidler
Dr. Chnaries
Lorin
Prowler Captured After Struggle At Home
A prowler was overpowered after breaking into the home of Mr and Mrs Potchernick at 227 Leigh Street on Wednesday night. The intruder, intoxicated, was disarmed by Mr Potchernick and held at the point of a pistol by him and his wife until police arrived. Three officers responded and the suspect was taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tharelay
Potchernick
Leigh Atreet
Potchermuck
Mr. Potchernick
Tin Wife
Pollack
Pallce
Mp Anke
Duvall on horseback tours Texas lobbying reform
Fort Worth legislator J. G. Duvall rides with 14 year old Garry Thurman from San Antonio to Fort Worth to push legalizing horse race betting and other reforms. He notes statewide agreement on beer repeal and Prohibition era repeal hopes while facing scarce stable accommodations for his horse Whirlwind during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubtin
J. G. Duvall
Texnets
Fort Worths
Inem
Duvall
Garry Thurman
San Antonio
Neople
San Marcos
Hays County
Burpll
Sen Antonis
Fort Worth
Whirlwind
Jack Thurman
Garry
Temple
Georgetown
Helton
Snake Dispossesses Woman Motorist
Mrs. Stegall of Waco Texas fled with two children after a seven foot coachwhip snake wrapped its body around her trailer axle and slithered into her car on Merinaake road. Three fishermen stopped to help and killed the snake after it moved from under a seat into the engine and dustpan area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs. W. GC
Stegall
Waco
Texas
Mérinaake Road
Ernest Brotze
Jack Wackerbarth Eng
Hammont
Three Rivers Man Injured in Auto Collision
A Three Rivers man, Paul Holand, 55, remained in hospital Thursday with minor injuries after a late Wednesday auto collision at South Plores street and Theo avenue. Lahs Perez, 14, of 156 Fifth Street, also recovering from injuries after being struck by a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Rivers
Paul Holand
WSS
South Plores Street
Theo Avenue
Lails Perez
S16
Pifth Street
Tae Atteaeten
Horseback Ride Leads 14-Year-Old to Hospital
A Somerset horseback ride ended with Woodrow Reed of 219 Fiord Avenue hospitalized at Robert Belcher Hospital on Thursday after a fall. Reed, 14, sustained severe bruises from the accident.
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Somerset
Roberl
Creer Hospital
Woorrow Reed
Fiord Avenue
Woodrow
Maurier City Drives Gambling Crackdown
Two motorcycle officers and detectives conducted a vice raid order issued by Mayor C. F. Quin. The crackdown targeted gambling dens with a stated drive again, and authorities noted no clear rise in arrests overnight though more men and women were counted on a Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Edwards
Eddie Camon
Tancatay
Ale
Frank Vogler
JL. W. Jackson
Thas
C. FC
Quin
Erresta
Als’ Traugn
Atmm
Enen
Veterans of Foreign Wars to Install Kerrville Post Officials
About 100 San Antonio representatives of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will depart at 3:30 p.m. Thursday for Kerrville to organize post No. 1486 Heerk of the Hills. Joe Bettencourt, district commander, will lead the local delegation with Tom Mills as installing officer. Local participants include Maury Maverick, M. J. Foster, J. N. Bradley, Mrs. Myrtle McConnell, and other officers to be installed such as James H. B. Hargrove, William H. Noal Sr., Olfle S. Mittanchar, Delbert Kemal, Rev. John Ridgeway, and Dr. Addison M. Ruthrock. Big American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Annonia
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Kerrevile
Heerk of the Hills
Joe Bettencourt
Tom Mills
States
Maury Maverick
Fort Gam Houston
M. J. Foster
Randolph Field
Drum and Ile
Sam Houston
J. N. Bradley
Myrtle McConnell
Anderson
Benjamin F. Warris
Kerrville
James HB. Hargrove
William H. Noal Sr
Olfle
Army base game umpire freed after pistol charge
Henderson, pressed into service as an umpire at a sandlake baseball game, was dismissed of carrying a pistol after explaining he carried it for safety amid threats. He faced no state witnesses as Judge Burnett ruled the complaint moot. Fernandez pled guilty to carrying a pistol on May 21 and received one month in Berar county jail. Sergeant Eddie Ankerson returned to police headquarters after a four month absence for medical leave and operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henderson
Lsted
Digoowity Street
McCollum Burnet
Henderson
A. G C. Fernandez
Issed
South Frig Street
Judgh Burnett
Berar
Eddie Ankerson
Thureday
Iit
D al Qubs
Quid Air Police
Meyer Quin
Frank H. Busheick
Pistol Team Fight Grips San Antonio and Houston in Galveston
In Galveston on June 15 a San Antonio pistol team defeated Houston by 30 points amid a brawl involving Chief Owen Kilday. Kilday was treated after a head injury. Meinke claimed self defense. Officials denied barring Houston from future shoots as police and military intervened to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen Bilday
Galveston Hospital
Houston
Tal- Towing
Galveston
San Antonio
Owen Kilday
H. J
Big Mike
Kilday
Hosaka
Kildey
Ab Bouston
Meinke
Rock
George A. Smith
Ban Antonio
Homer Jong
Homer Allen
Rex May
W. GC. Dickman
E. 3. Gonzales
Long Med
Mother of Four Wins Low Bond in Liquor Case
A young mother of four pleaded guilty before United States Commissioner Paul A Lockhart claiming she was forced to make whiskey to support her children after federal agents found a still in operation on Colorado Street. The case notes 135 gallons of whiskey mush and 12 gallons of whiskey and the detainee asked for a low bond because her children were dependent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Paul A Lockhart
Texas
Herlinds Peros
Colorado Street
Judge Frees Two After 3.2 Beer Ruling
In Corporation court Judge Phil Shacker dismissed drunkenness charges against George M. Blackburn and Jack Dott after ruling two 3.2 beer bottles were not enough to impair them. Blackburn was acquitted on June 12 in a collision case with Mrs. P. L. Tschichart, while Dott faced negligent collision charges. both had testified they drank two small beers about a half hour before the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Shacker
Corporation Court
George M. Blackburn
Grunden Street
Jack Dott
Jackson Alcott
Blackbwen
P. L. Tschichart
Worl Hufsacho Avenue
Blackburn
Dott
Nim
Noth
Blackburn Legil
Three New Autos Bought for City Officials
Three city officials received new vehicles in a coordinated purchase. Park Commissioner Jacob Rixbiotn gained a sedan priced at 1485 and traded in an old car valued at 300. Fire Chief got a $2000 new sedan with the old car traded in. Police Commissioner Phil Wright traded in his car for 400 and took a new sedan priced at 400 with a note of 375. Operations costs for fuel and oil are paid by the city.
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Aot
Jacob Rixbiotn
Phil Wright
Wright
Autoist Freed of the Homicide Charge
W S Young of 921 Diviston avenue was acquitted of negligent homicide in a county court trial. Judge Charles J. Matthews ruled the December accident that injured W A Burton of 2119 Huena Vista street did not prove causation as Burton died later from an ailment requiring surgery.
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W. Young
Diviston Avenue
Thurs-day
Charles J. Matthews
W. A. Burton
Huena Vista Street
Young
Burton
America
P. D. Officials Take Vacations
Two post office supervisors, R. M. Luckenbach, secretary of the civil service board, and Arthie Wyone, head of the Wiemonty order department, were away on vacation Thursday. Wyone traveled to Chicago to visit the World’s Fair and associated events.
Gusset Heads 5 A Reserve New San Antonio Chapter
Bernard Gusset, a Coast Artillery Corps Reserve officer, was elected president of the San Antonio chapter of the Reserve Officers' Association. Robert Colgingler Jr was named vice president and Dr. James P. Hollors secretary-treasurer at the mint election held at the Gunter hotel. Maj. Edward J Rehman and Brig. Gen. Charlies B. Howland spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Gussett
Coast Artillery Corps
San Antonio
Reserve
An~ Mint
Robert Col~ Gingler Jr
James P. Hollors
Edward J Rehman
Ninetieth — Division
Sin F
Charlies B. Howland
Fort Sen Hous
Three more units to depart for army camps
Dozens of men under First Lieut. James V. Cole and Lieut. C. C. Troxel were ordered from Camp Bullis to Davis County and Jett Davis County. First Lieut. M. L. Skinner and Lett. R. B. Carter led another company to Davis County. A 151‑man company headed by Lieut. Thomas A. Jennings was to Maydelle, Ghetokes County, with Lieut. F. B. Calhoun as second in command. By June 10, the corps reported 21,660 men enrolled in three army camps, with 387 regular officers, one naval officer and 65 reserve officers on duty.
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Ander
Camp Bullis
Elvan
James V. Cole
C. C. Troxel
Doe
Davis County
Jett Davis County
ML. Skinner
Re B. Carter
Eighth Company
Tree Army
Alvillan Congeryation Corps
Lieutenant General Lewis Assigned to Field Artillery
Orders relieving Jueuk Gol B H Lentils from duty as assistant chief of staff of the Second division on August 18 after four years of staff duty and assigning him to field artillery have been issued at Fort Sam Houston. Colonel Lewis heads the Texas district of the Free Army Organisation and is expected to continue there after staff tour ends.
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Jueuk. Gol B. H. Lentils
Fort Sam Houston
Lewis
Texas
Free Army Organisation
Sapsco Favors City Protectors Amid Utility Crisis
San Antonio flowmen and policemen were told by the San Antonio Utility Service that gas and electricity would not be disconnected yet due to an inability to pay bills during the mounting financial crisis. Col W. B. Tuttle, president, relayed the decision through the fire and police chiefs, signaling support for city protectors.
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San Antonio
San Antonio Pullin Service Company
W. B. Tuttle
Oy Americas
Fight Leaves Man in City Hospital
Santos Morcora of 1111 Guadalupe street was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital Wednesday after a fist fight on Santhy Leann street left him with a skull fracture. The second participant in the fray, who police said was later arrested, remains in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santos Morcora
Guadalupe Street
Robert B. Green
Thucaday
Santhy Leann Street
Forest Camps Draw 400 Vets in Test Enrollment
More than 400 veterans seek admission to forest camp programs, with a 520 quota for the section. About 100 additional apps were returned for proper endorsement and references. Of the A20 class, 28 Spanish American and Boxer Rebellion veterans join World War alums, while 190 have clearance from Central Relief. The group likely sails to Camp Bulls on June 1.
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Free Army
Veterans Bureau
L. C. Chapman
Veterans Administrations
Chapman
Red Grass
Sheen
Centraal Relief
K.S. Wendler
Bulls
Dune
Brighter Outlook for Livestock Seen by Rancher
Herbert L. Kokerniot, veteran livestock man, says the industry is brighter after his National Livestock Marketing Association trip to Chicago. With rising prices, he predicts higher market activity and prices will exceed last fall's lows. Roker nat notes business has been poor for the past 10 months until recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Kokerniot
National Livestock Marketing Association
Chieng
Kokernot
Roker
Burglaries Tap Local Homes and Businesses
A series of thefts reported across the city include Mrs L M McCoy at 1508 North Give Street losing 336 cash and $90 in jewelry. Charles Mowe at 611 East Evergreen Street reports a stolen radio. William F Schulz at 101 West Commerce Street notes plumbing fixtures stripped from a house at 315 North San Marcos Street and cars removed from a second dwelling on 237 North Medina Street. Thieves entered Ted and White grocery at 334 Golden Street through a transom looting tobacco and merchandise valued at about 100.
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Tle
L. M. McCoy
North Give Street
Yollee
Charles Mowe
East Evergreen
Medina Street
Ted and White
Goljnd
Commodities Jump in City Markets on Broad Price Rise
San Antonio brokers report a nationwide upturn reflected locally with price hikes up to 55 cents on items. Rice, sugar, beans and bananas lead gains as Cuban sugar structures influence futures. Cane sugar rises from 4.00 to 4.55 per 100 pounds. rice climbs from 1.54 to 2.45 per 100 pounds. beans advance due to crop limits, and prune prices boost overall costs. Compound prices also rise, with central relief buyers noting a jump from 4.86 to 6.70 per 100 pounds.
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San Antonio
Mos
Vane
Ager
R. Kirkland
E.W. Hirkland
New Mexico
Colo- Tech
Sean Do
Howell Jones
Central Relief Committee
Commission House
Tropics
Mraxim
A. Daugherty
Banna Supply ‘Company
Amezigan
Accidental Gun Discharge Wounds Man in Texas City
A 32 year old man, Pedro Solas, accidentally fired a 45 caliber pistol in a residence at 112 1 2 South Laredo street injuring his friend Juvencio Rodrigues, 25, in the foot. Solas and Rodrigues blamed the incident on mischance. police recovered the weapon and opened an investigation.
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Sawea
Pedro Solas
South Laredo
Juvencio Rodrigues
Solas
Radnelles
Rodriguez
Amer
Chiefs Installed by Army Lodge No 1105 Officers Named
Army Lodge No 1105 A F and A M will install new officers at 8 p m Saturday June 26 Claude W Lindsey worshipful master Luther R Storey senior warden Willard E Benning junior warden Lavern Elwood senior deacon George J Thein junior deacon F F G Lewis diar isi D W John son James Peyton was re elected secretary and the retiring worshipful master B Q DePriest was elected treasurer
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Army Lodge
A. F
A.M
Claude W. Lindsey
Luther R. Storey
Willard E. Benning
Lavern Elwood
George J. Thein
FF. G. Lewis
Diarisi
D. W. Johnsot
James
Peyton
B. QO. DePriest
Police Inspector Rupert Headley Visits San Antonio
Police Inspector Rupert Headley of Washington, D. C., visiting San Antonio on Thursday. Headley, an officer in Whablington for 20 years, brought a prisoner along to the city for a felonious night, he said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Poiles
Rupert v. Headley
Washington, D. C
Miny Agi
Headley
Whablington
Fer Fenhork
Anid
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