Government construction bids show lull in 1930s market
Indications point to a dull general building situation as bids for government construction rise slowly. Contracts already awarded include a trio of projects at Fort Bliss and surrounding areas with bids notably lower than last year, while numerous bids from distant contractors arrive for riverfront, airfield, and utility works. The rounds open through June 27 and cover clinics, roads, water mains, and landscape jobs for the Army and Fort Sam Houston.
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Quartermaster Corps
Fort Bam Hatetun
Stefinn
BIGIW
Kelly
Paso
Enger and
Haynes
Camp Normoyle
Hort
Melntosh
Bagte Pass
Fort Bliss
Warlingen
Fort Sam Houston
Bert Wil
Mington Field
Pat Kel Bao
Fort Mudanelt
Hua
FHC
Toot Jong
WIR
Speedy Movie Folk Struck In Headline Collision
A deranged drive near Warlundale Armstrom 42 injured after a vehicle sideswiped a moving scene, overturning near a vacant tract. Sheriff officials report the incident at Corpus inst eal with 40 Tullos ga jinn spent on repairs as onlookers watched.
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Hmre Aiblitle
Gus
Warlundale
Armstrong
Daeyaey
Whose Profit Stolen Goods Feed a Stranger Trade
A garbled report describes alleged thefts and profits from a merchant theft ring. References include a Coniob and Rebeinger eyeing shipments, a trader shipping loot to Kart, and accusations about pricing to consumers. The text mentions charges and confusion over who profits.
Watermelon Prices Record High Amid Odd Listing
Fragmented OCR notes show high watermelon prices with odd spellings and garbled words. Mentions paid amounts like 2124.40, reference to a watermelons Monday, and a public record. Individuals and organizations are unclear due to legibility issues.
Robbery on Farm Leads to Quick Trial and Fines
Five thieves raided Guy Sdwaris farm on Gonzales road Sunday night. Deputy John Subirs led pursuit and all were brought before Justice Campbell for a speedy trial. All pleaded guilty and paid $24.85 fines. Owner Mr Edwards said the theft was costly and the stolen item would have fetched ten times as much elsewhere.
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WRB
Federal court ends criminal docket at Austin May term
In Austin the federal court adjourned the May term with Judge Dayel West presiding. Of 38 new cases, 15 stemmed from grand jury indictments and 23 from informations, many under the Volstead act. Some defendants were tried, others carried to December term. penalties included fines up to $1 and jail terms up to months as police and prosecutors reported.
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Austin
Dayel West
West
Hugh St. Robertson
Thistrict
Western District
Jen Hrewer
Gladys Mackley
Sam Antonia
Huon
Mir. Brower
Schewex
Fistamt Feilorat
River Jail
Venteneex
Brewer
New Woman Appears in Peggy Hop Agors Divorce Case
Peggy Hop agsoria seeks annulment from J Stanley Jorce and asks for temporary alimony plus $100,000 in attorney fees. A California mystery woman alleged to have met Torce could testify. In Wilmington Delaware a receiver is sought for the Guffey Gileapis Oil Co by Dietsson Q. Brown on behalf of holders of 523,600 shares.
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Charlotte Anangon
Frank Gordon
Tinttl Crteke
Mich
Stanley Toy
Peggy Hopagsoria
Nlond
Deggs
Joyce
Peges
J. Stanley Jorce
Peggy
Torce
Charlotte
California
Wilmington
Del
Guffey Gileapis Oil Company
Federal District Court
Dietsson Q
Obituary for Marguerite Dow in San Antonio area
Mrs Marguerite Dow aged fit years died at her residence 414 Dunning Avenue at 672 Monday night She was born in Scotland and had lived in San Antonio for the last two years Surviving are her husband John Dow two sons Norma and Douglas Dow both of San Antonio three daughters Mary Dow of San Antonio and Mrs C Hi Meaning and Mrs Haduon of Houston The body will be sent to Sidalia for interment next Monday night
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Marguerite Dow
Marguerite, Dow
Dunning Avenue
Scotland
San Antonio
John Law
Norma
Doushl Tow
Han Antonio
Mike Mary Dow
C. Hi
Haduon
Houston
Sidalia
Obituary notices for two Knoxville men and a Tennessee native
Two local obituaries note deaths over the weekend. Robert M. Driscoll 80, born in Knoxville, died at a local hospital. his funeral will be sent to Knoxville for interment, with Mary Drigeoli and others listed as survivors. The second obituary honors a Columbia Tennessee native who long resided in San Antonio and worked for TL Frank Sadtery Company. his survivors include a widow and several daughters in Atlanta Memphis and other cities. funeral arrangements pending with Porter Loring.
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Columbia
Tenn
San Antonio
TL. Frank Sadtery Company
J.C. Hunters
Robert M. Driscoll
Knoxvville
Dirs
Mary Drigeoli
Thees
Drigeoli
Honolulu
H. J
Driscoll
Knoxville
Knoxv
Eel Hugy
LeCollun
Thin Oe Vearee
Wilbert
Insulance Service
Crowlett
County Lets Contract For Castroville Road Work
County commissioners authorize contracts for Castroville road improvement from city limits to about four miles, with bids from Thompson and Uvaklo Co. for gravel loading hauling and surface treatment. Auditor to advertise for bids on a bridge crossing and one inch surface treatment from Haggs store to the sixteen mile. Road extensions and widening plans for Stuart road and Gonzales road to the St. Hedwig line. new section will be graded.
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Castrovile Road
Lem
Creek Crossing
Castroville
Cnmity
Sutveins
Balado
Hagg’s
Gonzales Razil
St.Hedwig Ron
Wage Cut Forecast for Railroads Tied to 1920 Wage Award
Chicago June 20 announcement at the United States Railroad Labor Board says a wage reduction will affect nearly all railroads tied to the 3600 million wage award of July 1920. A brief hearing covered about 80 roads urban petitions. a decision on this case and on the June hearing will be released together. The added reduction will mirror the June 1 order, roughly 12 percent.
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Chicago
United States
Stalirogd Labor Board
Great Britain France and Italy Propose Mediation in Asia Minor
A joint note to the Greek government asks King Constantine to delay campaigns against the Turkish Nationalists and consider mediation to resolve the Near East crisis. Britain and France favor Turkish sovereignty over Smyrna while promising protection for religious minorities under an international police force. Greece, led by Premier Gounarix, awaits Smyrne reply as discussions continue without an agreement.
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Paris
Asia Minor
Great Britain
France
Italy
Constantine
Smyrne
Gounarix
Ipis
Fuqua Man Killed Near Fuqua Texas Postmaster Preston Bailey
Beaumont reports the body of Preston Bailey 65 postmaster at Fuqua Schertz County found Sunday morning. He had been missing 24 hours and was shot five times. Bailey left home Saturday to open the post office but failed to reach his destination. Bloody signs marked a trail for a quarter mile as he tried to escape.
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Beaumont
Texas
Preston Bailey
Fuqua
Schertz County
Sound
Briley
Swyer
Canada weighs action in Bergdoll draft evader case
Ottawa reports the Canadian government may pursue actions in Grover C Bergdoll draft evasion linked to a forged Canadian passport. Justice Minister C J Doherty says the Bergdoll case is now officially acknowledged by Canada. US authorities had pressed for attention from veterans groups to raise the matter with Ottawa.
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Erg Cave
Dominion’ Government
Pass Man to Coast Amid News of Pacific Bound Trip
The report notes Tex June 26 as a marker while Fred Whittle, recently at the Great Laker Nova Teaing Station, informs that he is en route toward the Pacific coast. The message indicates a forward move toward distant destinations and future arrival plans.
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Egis Pass
Texs
Svlitie Sr
Hig
Fred Whittle
Guz La Stourgeon Announces Legislature Candidacy
E G Guz La Stourgeon declares his bid for the Legislature with a political advertisement urging support ahead of the July 2 election. The notice frames his candidacy and calls for voter backing.
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Guz
la Stourgeon
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