Around the F Plaza OC By Jeff Davispo
A nostalgic San Antonio reminiscence threads through local newspaper lore naming colorful editors and famous figures. The piece recalls Kendall and other era personalities, recounts a 19th century murder rumor, and notes a modern penny scale gimmick that judges weight and character in a playful spoof of public spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
O. Henry
Ry~ der Taylor
the Light
Prank Grice
Chester Crowell
Tex O'Kelly
Bidney Lanier
Brotn
Iconoclest
George Wilkins Kendall
New Orleans Picayune
Kendall Couny
Waa
Mexico City
Scott
New Orleans
Kendall
Normoyle Depot Celebrates Quartermaster Corps Anniversary
Normoyle depot marked the one hundred and forty-fifth anniversary of the quartermaster corps with a day of exercises, dinner, a baseball game, and a supper-dance at Shadowland. Military and civilian personnel joined in the celebration, with a formal readout from Maj. Get J. F. Dowila, quartermaster general.
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Shadowland
Quartermaster Corps
Normoyle
City to Trim Budget with Wide Staff Cuts and Pay Drops
The city moves to reduce expenses by cutting salaries from 40 to 37.50 and dismissing 14 mayoral department staff plus 11 firemen and eight police officers. Police sub stations will close, 12 back tax clerks face July 1 layoff, vacations are canceled, and use of 54 sub-station cars shifts to emergency duty with eight hour shifts. Tax collections lag, hindering budget goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alne
Phil Wright
Wright
C. Bf. Chambers
Wittmeyer
Jack Horner
E. T. Post
George Wistervil
Lilian Wenigan
Ed M. Rivas
W. L. Russel
Lemm Louis ‘Merzetti
L. J. Fleming
J. At. Rud
Walter’ Lohse
Frank Browning
Peter Méndez
Tilmen Simmons
Dlemlased
Sail
Cremen
Waleht
Poster Department
Ue Eily
A. B. Stephens
Indictments and juror excusal in Ninety-four District
Eighteen nobbls and 21 indictments were returned to court by a grand jury in Ninety-four District. Judge W W McCrory excused from jury service the Rev James M Todd who will serve immediately to attend Kiwanis International convention in Detroit next week.
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W.W. McCrory
McGrory
James M. Todd
Detroit
Oil Man Beagle Held in Income Tax Case
An oil man named M. F. B. Beagle was arrested on income tax evasion charges after being brought before a U S commissioner. Deputy and federal officers conducted the hold and filed formal charges.
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M. FB
Beagle
Liberty
Unite Stalia Come Wisstoner
Puel A. Lockhart
Marshal Wilis Johnson Gerested
Cadet Unkurt Tna Gra Cadet Unkurt Tna Gra
Cadet EB L. faced unpunished discipline after a crash during a Tuesday reconnaissance flight at Kelly Field. An instructor reportedly failed to supervise as the craft veered off formation, hit another plane's wash, and crashed to the ground.
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EB. L
Kelly Held
Inni
Inn
Tta
Man Makes Bond on Liquor Charge After Search
Edovin Jubela of Guadalupe County appeared before the United States Commissioner on Tuesday and posted bond set at $300 after a raid found no contraband following claims of a liquor purchase plan. Agents testified they sought to buy whiskey but only one gallon was bought, with a proposed five gallons for $15. Jubela declined to discuss witnesses or offer testimony.
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Guadalupe County
Sguhts
Edovin Jubsla
Witnesaes
Les Limony
United States
Sing
Jubela
Begin
Jubelamide Bund Gtance
Burglars Take Diamond Ring and Cash Value
Burglars broke into multiple residences including M. Beherer at 225 West Lullwood Avenue stealing $115 in cash and a diamond valued at 78. Police investigate linked thefts across several addresses including Gloria Gonzales and Betsy Kroger. Several homes reported break ins and items stolen, with names and streets noted in chaotic report.
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M. Beherer
West Lullwood Avenue
Lee Mell
H. Cox
East Woodlawn Avenue
Gloria Gonzales
Travie Sireet
B. R. Bilis
Carolina Street
Betsy Kroger
Brackenridge Park
George Lamp
North Flores
Mabry
North Presa Street
Girl Injured at Park Pool in Pall From Bank Incident
Louise Bronson, 19, of Broadway, fell from a park bank at Brackenridge and injured an arm, taken to Robert B. Green hospital for treatment. Elizabeth Bell, 85, of Schertz, broke an arm after tipping on a dog in her kitchen. Berry James was stabbed in the fire with an ice pick and hospitalised. Luke Warkis, 22, was bitten by a snake, and Metorio, 20, was bitten by a spider.
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L.A. Park Pool
Wiss Louise Bronson
Broadway
Brackenridge Park
Quoi
Robert B. Green Hospital
Fizabeth Bell
Schertz
Texas
Hns- Plual
Berry James
West Laurel Price
Luke Warkis
Aronks Tield
Tmetirio
Perntalveet
Joske Employees Host Picnic at Terrell Wells
Nearly 400 Joske Brothers employees attended a club sponsored picnic at Terrell Wells Monday night. Della Walsh, president of the Joske's Girls' club, led the event as buses transported workers after business hours. Activities included dancing games and swimming.
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Joske Brothers
Joske's Girls
Terrell Wells
Mons
Della Walsh
Washing Machine Firm Sued After Auto Incident
Mrs KO Blackerby sues Syracuse Washing Machine Co alleging being run over by an employee while injured loading a vehicle. Federal district court case filed Tuesday seeks damages of 2005 dollars and related claims.
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Washing Machine Company
Courk
Syracuse Washing Machine Company
KO. Blackerby
Ron
Hy Mos Media Ale Wi
Nile Necldonk
Tourist Club to Hear Fight Report
A radio program from Canopus Tourist Club leadquarters on the Milam building will broadcast a boxing tie between Schmeling and Sharkey. Eddie Warwick will provide music while a dance performance entertains attendees.
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Canopus
Clio
Milam
Jack Sharkey
Bop
Arcording
Eddie Warwick
Nyste
Guard Kilter Acter Break Ful McWilliams in San Marcos Shooting
William I McWilliams 40, once deemed sane, killed Major Curtis and wounded A W Turner near San Marcos. He obtained a pistol from his San Marcos home, was moved to Fort Sam Houston and then to a V A hospital in Waco. Officials say he may have planned an escape from Hays County jail as guards report continued confinement and a medical hearing flags unsound mind.
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William I
McWilliams
F. B. Curtis
San Marcos
San Antonio
Station Hospital
Fort Sam
Curtis
A.W. Turner
San Antonia
Veterans’ Bureau
McWillisins
Veterans’ Hospital
Waco
Earter
McWilblams
McWillams
Hays County
Tre M. Green
Green
McWilliges
Allendunks
Ue Hays County
H. McWilliams
W. M. Phillips
San Antonio Veterans' Bureau
McWilliama
Philips
Yelernps Hospital
Ier
Kelly Pilot Wiles for Salt Lake City Licens
Unclear OCR text mentions Kelly Pilot, C A Anderson, and Kellyfield Wile in connection with Salt Lake City licensing and Branton authority. Readable fragments reference license actions and individuals but exact details remain obscured.
Wrestler Helps Halt Prison Escapee in Struggle
Wrestler promoter R. Ac Warren intervened when Arthur T. Williams, an escaped Kansas penitentiary inmate, tried to flee after threatening a gas station clerk. Warren subdued Williams until police—led by Captain U. D. McDonald—arrived and took custody. Williams escaped March 4 with a $40 reward noted in local jail notices.
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R. Ac
Bob
Warren
Carly Teseny
Hla Heise
Merkin
UD. McDonald
Arthur T. Williants
Kansas
Nendatinetera
Car jumps barrier into barber shop injuring man
An automobile at 150 South Florea street suddenly sped into Medina's barber shop on Tuesday, hitting Medina and injuring him. Dr. Beckmeyer, owner of the car, and the repairman Lehmen were unhurt. The car then reaccelerated, escaping through traffic after striking the shop front.
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Medina
Florea Street
Turaday
Wille
Triangle
Pauls Lehiaau
West Ceraiiios Street
J. F. Beckmeyry
Oriental Street
Candidates Begin Payment of Bexar Vote Assessment
County candidates started paying their election assessments Tuesday, per John Weber, Bexar county Democratic executive committee chairman. Those who did not pay include BE H. Talbert for justice of the peace Precinct 6, Peter Gorzell constable Precinct 4, Mike Janowski constable Precinct 7, Charles A. Fischer justice Precinct 5, R. M. Magnus constable Precinct 6, Maury Maverick tax collector, Joh Shook justice Precinct 1, Will Wood constable Precinct 3, Victor Yeoker constable Precinct 2, D. P. Davis county attorney, D. Morvan county commissioner, and Judge FR Manor of the Fifty-seventh court.
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Couty
John Weber
Bexar County
Democratic Executive Committee
BE. H. Talbert
Justice of the Peace
Peter Gorzell
Mike Janowski
Charles A. Fischer
R. M. Magnus
Maury Maverick
Joh Shook
Jjustice
Progingt
Will Wood
Victor Yeoker
D. P. Davis
Morvan
D. Manor
Pifty-seventh Court
Latin Americans Hold Three Regional Meets Concluded
The League of United Latin-American Citizens announced three regional conventions have ended, including in San Antonio. F Val enclt, publicity director, and J T Carrales, league president, led the meetings in Browns ville. M C Gonzales oversaw the session here, with a program featuring muoria and speeches and representation from nearby council members.
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San Antonio
League of United Latin-American Citizens
F. Valenclt
J. T. Carrales
League
Brownsville
M. C. Gonzales
Muoria
Elven
Mid
Council
Woman Takes Oath of Poor Woman Takes Oath of Poor
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear text about Estella Espinosa and a trial. Sentences mention sentencing, release, and disguise, but details are obscured. entities are unreliable. the passage appears to mix names with disjoint actions.
Smithsonian Party Reveals New Data On Basket Makers
Smithsonian archaeologists led by Frank M. Setzer spent six months in the Big Bend area revealing caves with evidence of primitive Western culture. Representing the JozaI museum, Basketry team uncovered seven caves yielding the largest basketry remains yet found. Settlers report that Basket Makers were chiefly reburied, with a strange habit of burying a child near the center of Cachnave domicile.
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Smithsonian Party
Jozal Museum
Big Bend
Texas Indian book offered by Naylor presses
Dramatic notice of Frederick Chabot's Tudiun Excerpts From the Memorial for the History of Texas detailing a comprehensive study of Texas Indian tribes from the fifteenth century onward. The work, translated diary notes by Fray Juan Agustin Morfi, features early San Antonio, Tejano peoples, maps, and mission manuscripts.
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Tudiun
Texas
Father Mort
Chintink
Justice Pierson to Be Honor Guest at Bar Group Meet
Justice Pierson, noted as a Texas supreme court associate, will be the honored guest at a Bar Association meeting at the Piaxu hotel Thursday. Hubert W. Green, president, said about 20 local attorneys plan to attend. The Commission of Appraisers and several judges were listed as invited attendees in the report.
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Justice Pierson
Gevheny Jamra V
Aled
Hineheen
Ery Patel
WuRinnan
Mother Saves Child in Fatal Mayfield Fire
Mrs. Mary Applett, 24, of Mayfield Park, entered a burning home to save her 4 year old daughter Jo Geraldine, collapsed on the porch, and was rescued with the child by neighbor Henry 502 Villaret Street before the porch fell in. She and her daughter were taken to Robert H. Green hospital for treatment with a blood transfusion considered.
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Mary Applett
Ann Wilavet
Etyeel
Mayfield Park
Robert H. Green Hospital
Jo Geraldine
Henry
Villaret Street
Chemert
Old Time Dance at Lindbergh Park Planned
Lindbergh Park Ciematric club to sponsor an old time dance at the park recreation center located at 2000 Fast Houston Street. Event set for Tuesday evening with details remaining to be announced by organizers.
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Lindbergh Park
Lindbergh Park Ciematric Club
Park Recreation Center
Houston Street
Teverly Ontles Democratic Nomination Talk
Vague cheers swirl as locals speculate on Tim Democrats nomination while shouting about Park Worth and Amertcan Airways in Texas. The piece hints at broad political talk, trains, roads, and an upcoming show with strong hints toward national figures and a wave of interest across states.
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Chile
Congo
Tor
Spkelad
Wil
Jack Garner
Wiehie
Mobady
Merchants to Accept Script Pay for Teachers’ Wages
School board approves issuing 330,000 in scrip warrants to pay teachers, totaling about 550000 in value. Merchants, banks, and utilities will accept the scrip in exchange for bills, with denominations from 10 to 500 dollars and no cash change given except for a few firms. Loans require individual bank consideration, and taxes cannot be paid with the scrip.
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Antonna
Leon
Batk
Joana Onde
Isligaton
H. H. Ochs
Wolff and Marx Company
Chamber of Commerce
Cohe
Fils Company
Frost Brothers
San Antonio
Sergion
Yall
Il Ialing
EB. Hi. Kifer
Vane
A. F. Salling
Weonpon Books
Wold
Dose Brothers Company
Ry Kaye
A. B. Stephens
Board of Education
Paul Scholz
Scholz
Iit
Tanes
Roger Stokes
Unie Bent Tay
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Howard Silver
Dumior College
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Commanies
Tye Elrver
Normoyle Depot
Bpolige
Cadet Unkurt Tna Gra
Joske
Willie Medina
Teneft
J. F. Beckmeyer
Dr. Beckmeyer
Beckmeyer
Bexar
Estella Espinosa
Jan
Patnanér
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