Old San Antonio Street Memories and Local Figures
A mosaic of San Antonio lore recalling Pioneer firms on Wit amauing and Presa, the Jewett Roofing Company 1886, Schulze Stove and Hardware, San Antonio Junder College, and old performers like Eddie Braver and Jack McGuire. The piece ties memory to places like O Henry’s former home, classic theaters, and a planned town hotel roof garden debate.
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Antonia
Nower Bose
Fan Antonio
Bervive Company
Pritt Street
Henry
Bouth Presa
Honsier Street
Jewett Counlre
Schulze Stove End Hardware Company
Balldine
San Antonio Junder College
San Antonio
Malcolm Bardwell
Fax Ool- Jertora
Silc Mullara
Exhibit Highlights Works by American Artist Virgil Libert
American artist Virgil Libert will showcase allegorien sketches and paintings at the Witoe Menorth museum for one week starting Sunday. The exhibit features The Demons of War, recently displayed at a New York academy, with a opening ceremony and remarks to benefit the museum.
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Pohl
Hugo D. Foli
Adhabi
Witoe Menorth
Rep
Academy
New York
Mseum
Virgil Libert
Woman Target in Ambush Attack Reported
Morning police report details a gunwoman ambushing a residence on San Paden avenue. The victim, Miss Marty Roberta, described a firearm discharge at her home late Sunday, with bystanders noting a disturbance outside and unclear motives.
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Marty Roberta
San Paden Avenue
Taillota
Roberts
Assault Charges Filed in Knifting Case
A complaint filed Monday charges Reniild O. HL Williams and Penny John YW Onton in connection with an attack on Tex Alsbury. The suspects were reportedly involved in the knifing incident at Lnanook Catureloy, with Med bolora Wibley named among those affected.
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Bolora Wibley
Penny John YW
Reniild
Willams
Alehle
Tex Alsbury
Lnanook Catureloy
Texas Dry and Wet Forces Prepare for State Prohibition Vote
In San Antonio and Austin the dry and wet factions mobilize for the statewide convention to pick candidates for the November vote on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. Delegations from San Antonio expect several hundred or more, with Wet leaders predicting about three hundred may travel to the capital. Both sides organize at the Driskill Hotel and state capitol as they prepare to present candidates and campaign through June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Austin
Texas
SIG
Waders
State Capitol
Walter Anthony
Trevis Fark Methodist
United Purres
Prohibition
Jablan‘ly
Ebon
P. Langers
Anthns Campaen
Soern Hausser Holds 90 in Murder Quiz
Ninety persons, many women, were held in the Bexar county jail for questioning Monday after weekend raids by Sheriff Albert Hausser's deputies in a bid to solve the slaying of Wong Foy, a 22 year old Chinese grocer, June 18. Deputies contend criminal elements are hiding out and that an American suspect is involved. Charges will be filed in the coming court sessions.
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Soern Hausser
Bexar
Jallor
Albert Hausser
Wong Foy
Chimrete
Sherlit Hausser
Jellow
Boy Evangelist to Continue Services at Church of God
Filmer B. Kerdateke continues daily services at 8 a.m. for another week at the Church of God located at 455 Avant Street. The boy evangelist has conducted services for the past week and will keep preaching through the coming week.
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Filmer B. Kerdateke
Boy Soonpolist
Tle
Church of God
Avant Street
Four Suspects Alleged in Robbery on 1300 South Hamilton
A victim on 1300 South Hamilton Avenue suffered severe beating and robbery of $2 in an early Monday incident. Suspects named Alioked, Mortcan ban ita, Pati Tores, and Santaylnto allegedly carried out the assault. Police investigation underway.
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Pati Tores
Hamton Avenue
Robbeo
Santaylnto
Ana
Boy Receives Degree From Massachusetts Institute of Tech
Lavalaumnu son of Mr and Mrs Lovledaumnu earns a bachelor of engineering degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The ceremony honors the graduate's achievement and marks a milestone for the family and the institution.
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John
Lavalaumnu
Mra
Jolan
Lovledaumnu
Flor
Masaachusetta Instituta
Federal prohibition forecast sparks San Antonio impact
A Washington memo, aired Sunday night, predicts a 90 percent reduction in federal prohibition enforcement nationwide. J H Halty, acting deputy transition administrator, says the plan would leave only one man in San Antonio overseeing enforcement, signaling a sweeping policy shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heparin
Federal
Washington
United States
Panty
San Antonio
Tn J. H. Halty
ROTC Completes Training Ceremony Attended by High Rankers
About 200 college students from Tonka and nearby colleges finish a month long field training in the Army ROTC program. Maj. Gen. Ed Inlo and Orig. Gen. Tialstead Doxey attend the Friday ceremony at Houston RO. 1. 0. Wille Deldon Fook fold at the army part Pridey morning.
New City Postal Rate of 2 Cents Begins Saturday
The San Antonio post office readies for the hand ling of mail under the new postage rate which goes into effect Saturday. All outgoing mail will require 2 cent stamps. Downtown to South San Antonio routes will use 5 cent stamps. Parcel post to certain South American countries and South Africa now incur transit charges in addition to regular postal rates.
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New City
San Antonio
Minngay
Postipasler P. G
Lucas
South Africa
Resident Granted Permit for Horse
Two Tequesta residents sought city approval to keep horses. Robert C. Reinert was granted permission to keep one horse, while Harry Johnson’s request for two horses was denied due to location outside city limits and neighbor objections. Dr. W A King, the city health officer, reported barns were sanitary but recommended denial for Johnson.
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Moneig
Bebo
Robert C. Reinert
East
Evergreen Street
Harry OQ
Johnson Cu
Ous Ves Byccue
Steves F Avenue
W A. King
City Health Oblilger
Brewer Avenue
Johnson
Sole
Stine Poteet Farmer Loses Melons In Plaza Theft
Stine Poteet Farmer reports melons stolen Monday at Haymarket Plaza. Police say two suspects fled with watermelons from his field near WOAL Borfast, leaving the farmer with a sour outcome from the alleged theft.
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Woal Borfast
Haymarket Plaza
Swimmer Loses Clothes At Park In Local Incident
Aueritan Swimmer Javoh Wahlforth of 1628 Broadwey left his attire at the park during a swim at Gan Pedro before returning home. Police were informed via an mpoth, with unclear details but confirming the incident occurred Sunday.
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Park
Javoh Wahlforth
Broadwey
Gan Pedro Paris
Bilef
Rat Fires House by Gnawing Matches
A rat gnawing on a mat near the home of Alex Garza on Torreon Street caused a fire. Firefighters said the incident occurred Monday and caused about $25 in damages.
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Matthen
Alex Fire Garza
Torreon Street
Onorase
City study exemption pleas on Catholic Women’s Building
The Catholic Women’s Building Association seeks tax exemption for bedding at 115 Meccgedoches Street. The proposal was referred to the city commission and attorney. Commissioner Frank H. Busnick expressed sympathy for welfare work but opposed granting the exemption. The association owes about $18,000 in delinquent taxes not including penalties, dating from 1917.
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Catholic Women's Building Association
Meccgedoches Street
wAglé
Commissiomr
Frank H. Busnick
Wll
Bullis Expects 360 Tree Nurses
About half of the T20 war veterans ordered to report ay Oamp Bullis for tree army duty were expected to arrive Monday. Veterans from San Antonio were received at the recruiting ats ton near the post office and sent to Gamp Bullis in army trucks. Some waiting at distant points aren t expected until Wednesday. They will be formed into three companies of SN men each and sent to Brewster county, with a detachment of 91 men joining B Fort 611 company ob Merl lan.
Police Praise For Local Fingerprint Effort In May
John Edgar Hoover commended Chief Owen Kildar and the local department in a letter for sending the greatest number of fingerprints in a single month May. He noted the police work and the high volume of fingerprint submissions as evidence of diligent crime investigation efforts.
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D. J. Head
John Edgar “Hoover
Department of
Justce
Owen Kildar
Three Boys Bitten by Mad Dog in Street Incidents
Three boys were bitten by a mad dog and receive serum treatments on Monday. Injured are Jobo Sawyer, 14, of 231 Hesex Street. Walter Rogers, 14, of 109 Essex Street. and Johnny Sattler, 16, of rez South Cherry Street.
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Jobo Sawyer
Hesex Street
Walter Rogers
Essex Street
Johnny Sattler
Rez South Cherry Strect
Sumners Warns Public Must Help in Recovery Plan
Congressman Hatton Summers, chair of the house judiciary committee, warned at a state mass meeting that the national recovery act must be supported by patriotic effort. He said the success of the program depends on the people and urged sound thinking to prevent national bankruptcy.
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Sumners
Danlas
Hatton Summers
House Judiciary Committee
Washington
Carrying Pistol Brings Jail Term
Joe Munoz pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol on April 2 18. Judge Mtecullim Bur pelt of County Court at Law No 1 sentenced him to time in jail and to pay court costs.
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Joe Munoz
Yvredo Street
Mtecullim Burpelt
County Court-at-Law No. 1
Awesiran
Suspected thief given suspended term in district court
Benny Roberts pleaded guilty to theft of two saddles from Tony Graner, rancher, on March 2. Judge W. J. Anderson imposed a two year suspended sentence in the Thirty-seventh District Court.
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Benny Roberts
Tony Graner
Marati
W. 3. Anderson
Lim & Wo
Quirky Sunday Visit Ends With Sudden Disappearance
In a baffling scene at Witte mu selm, a guest named Jack Specht photographed a dinner involving Ke brothers while a bizarre arrow-headed bolt and a pestiferous railler drew attention. The event ended abruptly as a rival conchwhip vanished with all auditors, leaving only confusion behind.
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Witte Muselm
Jack Specht
Way Shore
Yirdin
Camp Hulky C MT. C students present own program
C M E C students Tuesday afternoon will present their own musical program at Camp Hulky Hous. About 450 students, nearly all winter in camp, attended religious services. Chaplains conducted Protestant, Catholic, and congregational services.
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Junction
Bee Americr
Laredo Fire Chief Visits Sarvan and City Fire Leaders
An unclear report notes Laredo Fire Chief visiting Sarvan and meeting with city fire officials including Chief J. GO and other department members. The piece references San Antonio fireman tied to the visit and mentions the department sequence.
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Laredo
Sarvan
Georgy EK Runten
Coemer
San Antonio
Lageds Fire Department
J. GO. Sar
Toest
Aronaay
Lve
Permit Granted for Funeral Parlor at North Pine and Gloria
A permit to build a funeral parlor at North Pine and Gloria was granted. City officials approved the project despite earlier concerns raised by residents and surrounding businesses.
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Nograsa
North Pine
Gloria
Romminston
Robert, Whittfold
Sipsco Stock Pays Dividend Amid Energy Tax Shift
The San Antonio Futue Service Company declares its second quarterly dividend on preferred stock and reports three months ending March 31 with net income of 910,026.19. Stockholders to collect dividend checks Friday. Col W G Tuttle notes a 4 percent energy tax on gross receipts, with funds redirected to consumers via future relief.
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San Antonio Futue Service Company
Col
W. G. Tuttle
Tex
Tuttle
Bacinine
Stoweed & Press
Winburn Field Bid Accepted by City
City officials approved a bid to lease Winburn Field for one year at 2500 dollars. The selected contractor is Manger Sly, In camearited, with the project to tax the field’s teising and related improvements.
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Winburn Field
Ile Seston
Manger Sly
Winhurn Field
Schweppe and Hance Return From Waco Court Trip
Schweppe and Hance returned to San Antonio Monday after a lengthy legal case in Waco. They reported winning all seven counts in prohibition charges and discussed outcome with district officials.
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Feline
Schweppe
Mark Hy
Tintree
Seckstant U
Treneyn
Gan Antonio
Waco
Wean
Gun battle at South Pecos ends with fatal shooting
Jesus Talagios, 23, was shot dead during a gun battle at a South Pecos Street address. Police said three to four men opened fire around 2 House at Bayside, drawing a dozen spectators. Palacios died from a chest wound. George Grigory, 601 San Batriota, was arrested. Detectives Kelly and others coordinate the investigation.
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Jesus Talagios
Frio
Mozlerey
Pecos Street
Choos Fo Js
Poues
Palacios
Hough
George Grirgu
San Batriota
Atchet
Ile
D. EB Kelly
Ortega Loo Tucm
Laredo
Rell
Hirden
John Alg~gine
John Gmy
Kelly
Amurgehey
Lon- Re Crow
Victim Overhauls Suitcase Robber in Street Chase
Two men tried a theft Sunday night. Bob Thomaz chased the robber after the bag, overtook him and captured him. An officer arrived, the suspect fled, and a second man was seen in the area. Both suspects wore oilskin jackets during the incident.
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Wiley Thomas
Thom
Arc
Min
Bob Thomaz
Mazin
Mic Ching
Ollyan
Qian
Two Attack Victims Treated After Sunday Assaults
The report notes Margan, a 1903 Hodges area resident, was brought to Green Hospital with a possible concussion after a severe beating Sunday. He remained unconscious with pale skin, while another assailant, B. Gre, received treatment for a knife wound to the sight heel.
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Margan
Hodges
Green Hospital
Vicki
Missing Man Sought by Police in Alama Area
Police issued a search for a man described as missing for weeks. Authorities urged residents to report any sightings or information leading to his location.
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Erpruiey
Torin m
Alama
Man dies in wreck and burns. companion critically hurt
Lenesihihe Evans, 30, of 94 West Mulberry Avenue, died Monday after a wreck in a wrecker that overturned on a curve. Albert Halford, 24, of 1 Reinhmann Street, was critically burned. Both were trapped as gasoline ignited. Evans fought in World War at 15 and was found by motorists after the crash. funeral arrangements followed at Mecollum Chapel.
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I. Evans
Mulberry Avenue
Anton
Albert Halford
Rehmann Street
Evans
Me Tits Lake
Wrecker
Halliard
facRde
Sante Rosa
Hartford
Mary A. McKenzie
Charles Evans
Photo Leads to Suspect Arrest
A published photograph in a detective magazine helped identify and arrest Chathe OQullule, accused of hammer slaying Mrs Imak Metall near Lutkin. City Marshal Matthens of Budara, Ark, recognized the image as the farm hand known as Hail, who had recently arrived in Uke Arkansas.
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Lopetn
Chathe
Publication list to publish names of gold hoarders
Washington June 28 The Department of Justice will publish the names of individuals linked to gold hoarding as ordered by President Roosevelt. Attorney General Cummings said prosecutions will follow once the department completes presenting its evidence in court.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevet
Department of Justice
Cummings
Willis Johnson Returns From Trip to Help Case
Deputy United States Marshal Willis Johnson returned from a Washington, D. C. trip where he was to escort a 15-year-old Ware youth to the boys' industrial reform school. The boy faced charges for making and passing counterfeit notes, marking him as one of the younger offenders in the record.
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Willis Johnson
United States
Tuck
Washington, D. C
Boys’ Industrial Reform School
City Officials Pause Work Trip On Day Of Meeting
City leaders including Mayor and four commissioners along with City Attorney travel to Austin by automobile for a convention meeting causing Tuesday services to pause. Officials aim to discuss city matters and return for ongoing duties in San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Quin
Aly
Thomas
Coes
Austin
Judge to Hear 14 Pleas of Guilty Tuesday
Fourteen pleas of guilty are set before Judge Duval West in federal district court Tuesday. Defendants, held in Bexar County facilities, face various federal charges as the court proceeds with the pleas.
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Jouilty
Duval West
Federal District
Come Mn
Bexar Voll
Wn Ameer
Youthful Burglar Caught by Police
A youthful burglar was captured by police early Monday after dawn break in at the home of Florentine Metar on Booth Gant Street. He reportedly stole a mat, a pale of whots, and police salt.
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Chintty
Plorentine Metar
Booth Gantstront
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Jeff Dayisoc
Tralyn Dverler
Soprann
Singang
Pilo Orchestra
Metropolitan Theater
Houston
Preok Boughton
Eddie Braver
Irving Rose
Dick Powell
St Louis
Tommy Trigg
Fink Elephants
Game Organization
Tommy Libero
Jack McGuire
Eddie and
Dorcas
Texan Theater
Thernivce Kostott
the Majestic
Rave
Fang
Chef Menace
Cecil de Mile
Ethel Waters
Cope Bros
Gordon Smith
Chisago
Heer
Duane Clunis
Jon
Wets. Org
Bullis
L. A
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Gallaghsa Street
Derijohn
Sipsco
Ane
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