Mystery Scarab Romances in San Francisco Tale
Kent Glendenning, a millionaire, is shot in white motoring at Fairview, San Francisco, while Kathleen Crittenden, his fiancée, Dr. Ralph Cressy and Luke the Egyptian pursue a blue scarab tied to an ancient cult. Dr. Cressy fights Lecay, the bootleg liquor chief, to rescue Kathleen as clues unfold about a missing sister and a coroner’s inquest. The tale blends crime, romance, and occult treasure as loyalties shift and danger escalates.
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Kent
Glendenning
Slobetraiter
Fairview
Blue Beetle
Cliff Sterritt
Egypt
United States
Leverne Lecay
Nathleen
Cressy
Luke
Lecay
Hand
Créssy
Kathleen
Marie
Sumatra
Ber. Glendenning
Dr. Cressy
Thrifty Habit in Classified Ads Boosts Readers
Regular readers of light classified ads report excellent results from using the offers. Start today by reading the classified section and taking advantage of the thrifty deals.
Snake King Bet On Wild Snakes In Texas
W A King of Brownsville argues at a coffee room table that no snake can beat a Texas rattler in a fair fight unless cobras are imported. He claims large blacksnakes eat rattlers, Indian cobras could beat a rattler, and the lack of rattlesnakes in Brownsville forces snakes to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
W. A
Snake
Brownsville
Hubert EL Lee
Jie
King
School Board Set to Discuss Bond Issue Move
The San Antonio School Board plans to discuss a bond issue for new school buildings at Tuesday afternoon meeting. Vice president G. J. Wynne announced the time has come when the school needs more money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
G. J. Wynne
Officink
Rev Wells to Fill Pulpit During Revival at Nazarene Church
In Mrs Bessie Williams absence Fort Worth conductor of a revival at Pine Street Church of the Nazarene under a tent on Pine and Pulver streets will have Rev E W Wells pastor of the church preach Monday and Tuesday evenings. Wells will speak on Tour of the Greatest Evils Which Confront the American Home Monday. Mrs Williams will return Wednesday to preach in the evening service.
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E. W. Wells
Bessie Wiliams
Fort Worth
Pine Street
Kerrville Boys Attend Camp Lone Star in Statewide Visit
Fifty eight Kerrville youths traveled sixteen miles to Camp Lone Star joining a gathering of boys from twelve Texas cities. Led by Director Alex Waite and eight councillors the camp opened with an attendance of thirty eight boys and streams of friends and relatives continued to pass along the road throughout the opening.
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Kerrville
Camp Lone Star
Alex Waite
Wife Seeks Jail for Drunk Husband in Monday Hearing
A wife urged the court to jail her husband John J. Onion after a Monday drunkenness charge. The man, unable to pay a $13 fine, was sent to jail as the judge dismissed the rest of the proceedings by noting they would not bother with the nest two subsidies.
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John J. Onion
Home Brew Troubles Stirring Prohibition Debate
Captain Charley Stevens of the federal prohibition office answers growing questions about home beer and wine. He asserts that possession and home production violate national Prohibition and warns of prosecution for violators, despite public readings of varied newspaper articles and congressional tests.
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Cap
Charley Stevens
Stevens
Soldiers Injured as Oar Overturns Desert Buddies
J L Wright and J J Henny, soldiers from Camp Normorle, walked from Taft and Hunt avenues after a five person car overturn near the Desert Buddies scene. They summoned aid when they believed their companions were seriously injured. Ambulances arrived to find only the two men at Taft and Hunt. They were not seriously hurt.
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J. L. Wright
J. J. Henny
Camp Normorle
Taft
Hunt Avenues
Kelly Old
Central Police Station
Wright
Henry
Cigarette Blamed For Awning Fire
Fire Chief J. G. Sarran concluded a cigarette stub toss from a window started a fire damaging awnings on the Brady building’s west side for about 60 dollars.
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J. G. Sarran
Rail Board Opens Rate Meet in Texas
Hearing on proposed revision of rates for crushed stone sand gravel and commodities taking the same rates began before the Texas Railroad Commission. The plan would remove special rates and apply a graduated scale. About 160 representatives of carriers and shippers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Rail Board
Austin
Texas Railroad Commission
Boy’s Foot Crushed by Truck Wheel in On Street Incident
A boy from Medina at 115 Buena Vista Street was run over Monday morning when crossing in front of his home. He suffered a serious injury to his right foot and was transported by police ambulance to Green Hospital.
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Armalfic
Medina
Buenas Vista Street
Robert 3. Green
Tage
Siesta Customs In A Texas Border Town
Article depicts midday rest patterns among Mexicans in Siesta time along South Laredo street and Santa Rosa avenue. Many shops close 2 to 3 pm while others stay open. Vendors with glass candy stands operate, and a Chinaman notes his own business hours.
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Tay Mexico
Relojera
Laredo
Santa Rosa Avenue
Chinaman
Dari
Tomallol
Covington Park Manager Falls From Post Injures Abdomen
J. M. Laslor aged 28 manager of Covington Park fell about 20 feet while stringing wires and suffered a severe abdominal wound. He was taken to Robert B. Green hospital by police and was reported to be recovering.
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J. M. Laslor
Covington Park
Robert B. Green
Mr. Taylor
Derailed Box Car Delays Katy Trains Between San Antonio and Austin
A derailed box car near Hunter between San Antonio and Austin halted the Katy trains on Sunday night delaying service by about five hours. Sleeping cars were parked at local stations while crews cleared the track. No injuries or damage were reported by railway officials.
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Katy
San Antonio
Keep Cool Tips From City Health Officer In Heat Wave
Dr W A King warns in a San Antonio bulletin to avoid excess meat and liquor while seeking shade and light clothing. He advises vegetable and fruit focus, midday rest, and cooling drinks. signs of heat exhaustion include dizziness and rapid pulse, with coffee or tea as a recommended remedy.
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Sol
W. A. King
San Antonio
Ambulance Beats Stork in Race But Twin Boys Expire
A dramatic hospital arrival on South Laredo street ended in tragedy as twin boys born minutes after arrival at Green Hospital died at midnight. Police ambulance driver Levi Stowe described a record-speed trip from the residence to the hospital amid the urgent ESL call for a 1-year-old woman.
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Robert 3B. Green Hospital
South Laredo Street
Levi Stowe
Davidson Spends 4244 23 on Campaign War Chest
A Houston candidate for governor, David son, reports expenditures of 4244.23. He declares no contributions received and notes the state limit on gubernatorial campaign spending. The Rev. O F Zimmerman of Naples is another candidate, reporting a small contribution of 20.
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Davidson
Austin
Eynch Davidson
Houston
O. F. Zimmerman
Naples
Daggett Promoted by Fort Worth Railroads
Announcement of Fred D. Daggett promotion to general passenger agent for Fort Worth and Center City railway and Wichita Valley railway. Daggett, a renowned railway man, spent 30 years with S A and A P and served as assistant general passenger agent before the Southern Pacific takeover. He has led the two roads as general passenger agent for one year and four months.
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Fred .D. Daggett
Fort Worth
Center City
Wichita Valley’ Railway
Daggett
South
S. A and
A. P
Southern Pacific
Grin Wins Friends for Light Newsboy at Traveler's Hotel
A cheerful newsboy Joe Fischer at Traveler's Hotel sold The Light to morning and evening patrons. A group of men at the hotel presented him a new suit last week, praising his constant presence and lively updates on the leagues and local happenings.
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Joe Fischer
Light Newsie
Traveler's
Joe
Boys Now Outnumber Girls In San Antonio Schools
San Antonio's schools closed the year with more boys attending than girls. Superintendent Marshall Johnston cited athletics, clubs, playgrounds, and expanded subjects as factors driving higher male attendance. He noted the shift reflects broader national conditions and era changes.
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Rlse
San’ Antonio
Marshall Johnston
Johnnston
Mai Avenue
San Antonio
Johnston
Mos
Agents Capture Liquor on Border
Border agents seized a consignment of grain alcohol and 400 bottles of assorted liquors destined for San Antonio after intercepting a vehicle near Eagle Pass. Officers Rodriguez and Hall led the seizure and arrested the driver following a search.
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San Antonio
Cotulla
Custon
Hagle
Rodriguez
Hall
Kiddies Scooters Stolen In Neighborhood Incident
Thieves took enough scooters to fill a neighborhood area on South Alamo street. Entry was gained by descending basement steps. Two pistols and a handbag were stolen from a room at D S Grant 51S Fourth street. Mrs Leon Be of San Pedro avenue reported loss of a dress and five dollars.
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Alamo Street
D.S. Grant
Fourth Street
Leon
San Pedro Avenue
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