Beautification drive aims to make Old Spanish Trail a tree lined highway
National officers plan a Texas system of highway beautification for the Old Spanish Trail from St Augustine to the Pacific coast. Six states already run beautification programs with highway departments. Goals include set back fences, tree planting near El Paso, and Spanish style signs for towns and bridges designed by Miss Esther Banning and Mrs Adems.
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J. A. Moos
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Texas
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Pacific Coast
West Texas
T. W. Lanie
San Antonio-Hoerne
Esther Banning
Alabama
Aler Adems
The
National Association
H. A. Moos
Taxi Driver Fears Morgan and Young Evading Fare
In Washington on June 26, two of America's wealthiest men J P Morgan and Owen D Young were accused by a nervous taxi driver of trying to evade paying a fare. The driver claimed Morgan and Young asked the taxi to wait while they met with Secretary of State at the State Department. After hours of searching entrances and hotels the men finally returned, and the driver was rewarded.
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Universst Rerrive
Washington, D. C
J. P. Morgan
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Young
Woman fires at offal at French consulate incident
At the French consulate in Herlin a Lithuanian yeoman fired several shots at Darrow who escaped as a porter restrained the assailant. The commissioned report notes a chaotic scene with shots misfired and no injuries reported.
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Alamo Talk Topic Suggested By Local Evening Club
A San Antonio woman connected the Wednesday Evening club with the chamber of commerce to arrange a talk about the Alamo. Mrs. Helen M. Card, chief clerk, said she was told the chamber might provide information by special delivery, helping the clubbers receive Alamo news in time.
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Focal Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Wahrmund 74 longtime San Antonio business leader dies
Otto Wahrmund prominent San Antonio farmer and legislator dies at 74 after a vacation at Kerh? Ne. Burial services conducted by Bishop Weapers at Interim Mission. Survived by four daughters and one son Chester Wahrmund. sister Mrs Clara Staffel. He led the water board and headed a local company since 1914.
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Bell System Triumph Lets Nationwide Service Survive Storm
A severe April 27 1928 weather event disrupted 3700 telephone poles and 7000 miles of wire across five states. Within 72 hours 11 000 telephones were back in service as 39 exchanges were isolated and then reconnected. The incident underscores the Bell System One Policy One System Universal Service commitment during emergencies.
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