Fat fighter Tony Galento could shift prize boxing era, says pundit
The piece argues a Galento upset over Joe Louis would redefine heavyweight boxing by elevating heavier, fatter fighters. It notes Galento's size, his punching power, and cites historical comparisons with Dempsey and Tunney, concluding fat men could gain public sympathy if Galento wins.
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Ban on Firemen Union Passes in 1920 San Antonio
A 1920 city council hearing led to the passage of an ordinance banning firemen belonging to a union in San Antonio. Eight firemen were discharged, including several officers, amid pressure from insurers and local officials. The move followed insubordination charges and a court injunction bid, with Mayor Gam Bell presiding and union leader R. Dorsett cited as organizer of the local San Antonio Fire Fighters Local No. 64.
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Baby Ada Young Shot by Father in Charleroi Pa
In Charleroi Pennsylvania Ada Young, about a year old, was wounded by a gunshot fired by her father Clair Young a coal miner and part white evangelist. The state police cited the motive as a stated desire to go to heaven. Young’s infant daughter was described as severely injured as investigators assessed the scene and tried to piece together the events surrounding the shooting.
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More Mexicans Go Back From San Antonio
Ten more Mexican families departed San Antonio on Tuesday at 9 a.m. as part of the Mexican government repatriation movement. The group, from San Antonio, Von Onn, and Macdonna, left with individuals and belongings to live in their own lands and books long by the V4 from ignition service. It is noted they are to form an agricultural colony in Matamoros, according to Mexican consul general.
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San Antonio
Macdonna
106 Cases Dropped in District Court
The docket of Jinge Harry Howard's Thirty-seventh District court has been cleared of 106 old cases for lack of presentment. The judge, John F. Onion, presided over the July hearing in Ploreaville while Judge Howard was away. Divorce cases and other matters dating back to July 11 were among those dropped.
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Kak
Ware
John F. Onion
Beymiy-Aard Clatriet Court
Market Prices and Produce Update from Community Market
Values for fruits, vegetables, and poultry are listed with regional origins and per unit prices. Notable items include bananas from Central America at 22 cents, Texas white corn at 92 cents a bushel, lettuce 4.75 in box, oranges from Texas at 3.75 a crate, and chicken and other produce priced per pound or crate with various regional sources.
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Okra
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City officials argue police commissions valid under state constitution
Branding a complaint by attorney Jnke J Treich that San Antonio police lack authority to arrest, officials on Tuesday argued state constitution allows officers to retain their positions until successors qualify. Reich contends renewals stalled since new administration took office and appealed cases from Corporation Court to County Court. City attorney Koreheville and Mayor Maverick backed ongoing police duties, citing temporary appointments and a 10 minute window amid citywide employment actions.
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Ployer
Father Scarborough Charged in Woundings at Midland Ranch
Kermit Scarborough, 41, is charged with assault with intent to murder after shooting at his son Solis at a Midland Ranch. The elder Scarborough, a prominent New Mexico rancher, is reported to have undergone surgery and a blood transfusion involving his nephew C F McCargo. District Attorney William Kerr noted the state’s case rests on the elder and the son’s statements.
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Ventilating Unit May Be Abandoned At Courthouse
Bexar county courthouse officials again debated the ventilating system on Tuesday. Commissioners considered discarding the unit after bickering over its effectiveness. A few more days are set for trial as custodian G. J. Sickenius presented defenses showing the system cost about $450 for electric service. Public Service Company officials offered an engineer to assess the installation.
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Brewer to Attend Harvard Reunion
Brewer, vice president of the San Antonio Board of Education, plans to attend Harvard’s twenty-fifth anniversary reunion in Cambridge. He will visit Boston before returning to San Antonio early next week.
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Texas Livestock Market Notes From Rodeo Week
The Texas Livestock Marketing Association held a rodeo themed meeting with officials from Floresville and Brown County discussed cattle markets and potential market closures. Attendees included Sam Jones Saunders J. M. Cooper Alfred Oel dager and many commission company representatives. regional rodeos and cattlemen events were reported across Kendalia Yoakum Laver and Encino areas.
Oil Shutdown Continues Across Texas Regions
June 2041 reports from the Texas oil industry show ongoing shutdowns eight days into the month. The Railroad Commission orders a 136 percent allowable production after shutdown deductions, with June 1 and June 12 baselines compared to prior totals. Districts list daily allowable rates and exemptions for July and September weekends, reflecting regional allocations among Southwest Texas Gulf Coast East Central East Texas West Central West Texas North Texas Panhandle.
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Texas Art Industry
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Hitch-Aikers Rob Salesman In Vain Flight From Attack
A Dayton area salesman reports four assailants attacked him in a car near Kimesdort. He says the men drugged him, drove him to a rural location, and robbed his money before fleeing. The victim identified T. J. Farrington of Dalles as the man who warned police. The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. Tuesday.
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Kimesdort
San Antonio
T. J. Farrington
Dalles
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Farsington
Geese Used to Chop Cotton in Mississippi Fields
In Blytheville Arkansas region farmers in Wester Misslestont county use geese to weed and chop cotton. Lane Price near Matlin reports 35 geese have earned him 4050 in chopping wages this year. Geese work year round, rain or shine, eating grass all day.
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Charge Alleges Theft of Cow Here
The complaint, signed by Prytily ISktevitf Johm Gray, charged Chai4 cer with theft of a cow from Li tard DeSha. Witnesses testified about the theft at Ravkmouth avenue, with details leading investigators to a suspect in the case.
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Tard DeSha
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