San Antonio books and history in old library shelves
A nostalgia filled note recalls Idwal Jones and William Corner works about early San Antonio. It lists rare titles and authors on the Alamo missions city governance and frontiers, noting missing volumes and curio engravings, and highlights Frederick C. Chabot and Barvey P. Stith among others.
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American Mercury
Idwal Jones
San Francisco
San Antonio
Sao Antonio Public Library
Barvey P. Stith
Barney Pattegon
Tl. L. Summerville
Frederick Terrell
Moneer
Ben Antonio Banks
Grthelie Church
The Alamo and San Antonio in Local Lore
A jumble of titles and authors on the Alamo and San Antonio appears, noting works by Parisot, DeZavala, Durant, Mackennen, Mortison, Benpelt, and others. It mentions Henry, Crane, Guenalla, and Hagedorn as contributors to the city's literary lore and points readers to reader's guides for periodical material.
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Bull Antonie
Puthers
P. F. Parisot
Soult
Pearson Newcomb
Harry Herlebers
The
Alamo
Adina DeZavala
City of Missions
Herbert Durant
Ban Antonio
Bernard Mackennen
San Antonio
Andrew Mortison
Leonora Benpelt
Henry
Stephen Crane
Bob Davis
Phillip Guenalla
Hermann Hagedorn
Two Children Treated After Dog Bites at Hospital
Two victims, ages 14 and 13, received treatment Friday at Green Hospital after being bitten by a dog. Names listed include Marsand Inert and Altmoat, along with other residents of 227 Lingell Place.
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Green Hospital
Marsand Inrert
Altmoat
Lingell Place
City Halts Pay Freeze as Enid Neglect Ends
Paychecks appeared again in Enid as city officials and workers, unpaid for a month, received wages. Mayor Quin announced a $117,200 bank loan secured by anticipated tax collections to clear June payroll and cover bills, pensions, library, and power costs, though eight months of pension arrears remain.
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C. K. Quin
Freadh Police
Woman Testifies in Refugio Oil Land Fight
Mrs. Fannie V. W. Heard testified in federal court Friday in a nonjury suit over 210 acres near Refugio in the heart of the Refugio oil field. Judge R. J. McBillin presided as the case moved from the Southern to the Western district, with Mira Heard and Samuel S. Dabney suing Grubslake Investment Co. for 5000 damages claiming failure to further develop or release the land amid complex assignments among Grubslake, Hounton Oil Co of Texas, and others since 1928.
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Fannie V. W. Heard
Refugio
Federal District Court
R. J. McBfillan
Southrny
Western Federal Judicial District
Mira Heard
Samuel 5
Dabney
Grubslake Investment Company
Mrs. Heard
Grubslake ‘Company
Hounton lG@uL Gax
Houston Oil Company
Texas
Death of Doctor Found Natural Causes
Dr. F. G. Norton of 1217 North Alamo was found dead by neighbors Wednesday. Justice A Bhook ruled Friday the death was from natural causes, stating the doctor died alone.
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F. G. Norton
North Alamo Sheet
Aonn A. Bhook
Ilyed
Scout Troop Sets Carnival for Hut Fund Drive
Boy Scout Troop No. 2 of Los Angeles Heights Presbyterian Church will hold a carnival and circus at 8:30 p.m. July 7 to raise funds for a hut used in scout meetings. Announcement came Friday from Steve Hawkes, scoutmaster.
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Los Angeles Helghts
Police Seek Missing 15 Year Old Girl Ola Belle
Mes R. B. Henderson of 414 Eighth Street appeals to police Friday morning to search for her daughter Ola Belle, 15, who left with five youths Thursday night and has not returned.
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Mes
R. B. Henderson
Eighth Street
Ola Belle
Rally in San Antonio for Prohibition Force
A city rally will be held in San Antonio on July 9 by the United Forces for Prohibition. Dr Walter Anthony, pastor of Travia Park Methodist Church, chairs the executive committee in charge of meeting plans. Members include Br To T Jones Rev Neal Butla Rev E Hubbard Elmer W Btwn Te y J B Sewell J J Nebel Dr O Rev Angel A J Mason Rev Hiram Harrison RB 6 Tate Earl McCloud Mrs J M Qian Mrs G W Otis Met Matt Hols Mrs A OH Jordan and Min Grate Channon.
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San Antonio
United Forces For Prohibition
Walter Anthony
Travia Park
Bathing Methods Explored at Dry Raid Hearing
United States Commissioner Paul A Lackart presided as Antonio Prdills testified about a distillery found in a house during a raid. Dry agents quizzed a fire expert on bathing methods, with the bond for Padinia set at $1000.
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Thal
Gucub Raman Institution
United States
Paul A. Lackart
Antonio Prdills
Williams
Reserve officer training plans revised for upcoming year
Army set fiscal year training for reserve officers at Eighth Corps area headquarters. About 204 field grade and 128 company grade officers to be trained, far below 1993 levels. Authorization covers 320 field and 128 company officers with money to train extra Held officers in regular allotment. Company officers drawn from infantry, cavalry, field artillery and other corps. tours limited to 14 days.
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Eighth Corp
Corps
Washington
Infantry
Cavalry
Geld Artillery
Coast Artillery
Signal Corps
Corps of Engineers
Fascists Planning Australian Guard
Sydney reports efforts underway to form a fascist organization in Australia led by Eric Campbell founder of the Australian New Guard who is touring Germany Poland and Italy to study similar movements. Upon return the New Guards may abandon their passive stance after last year’s electoral defeats and could be transformed into an underground society if banned as an illegal body.
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Sydney
Australia
Eric Campbell
Australian New Guard
Germany
Poland
Italy
Intersecrnt Society
Officer Reports for Infantry Duty at Fort Sam Houston
Lieut. Col. William F. Scott has reported for infantry duty at Fort Sam Houston. He recently completed the Army Industrial College course in Washington and is assigned to the Winth Infantry.
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William F. Scott
Fort Sam Houston
Winth Infantry
Army Industrial College
Washington
Heikens to Probe Bicycle Thefts
O P Heikens assistant detective sergeant has been transferred to the bicycle squad replacing Detective Albert Kehr. Announced Friday June. Admiral Pratt retires. William V Y Pratt steps down after 47 years in naval service with William H Standley set to become chief of naval operations.
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Heikens
O. P. Heikens
Albert Kehr
Ane
Aumiral Pratt
Washington, D.C
i—Admirad
Veterans Find Ease in Civilian Conservation Camps
Veterans returning from World War II face tough adjustments as many lack steady work. At Camp Bullis and similar camps nationwide about 25,000 veterans are enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps, receiving small regular pay, clothing, and opportunities. While old discipline differs, many express contentment with quieter life, better food, and prospects of improved days ahead. Among them are seasoned sailors now in civilian service, including Sam Henderson of San Antonio, who see a brighter future after the war.
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Gam Hes
Camp Bullis
Civilian Conservation Corps
Tree Army
Army Fife
Vestrane
Harris
Hullis
Lois A. Ratsey
Corsicana
Nome Ramsey
Song
Eanieed
Samp
Ife
of & Irndiubber
Navy
Sam Henderson
San Antonio
Henderson
Tree Artsy
Patridtiem Walworth Hille
Etter
Bob Maxwell
Mercedes
G. M. Crosby
Luling
Lois A. Rumsey
Flatiron Building Sold for 100000 in New York
New York June 30 The Flatiron building, iconic city monument, was sold today for 100000 after a brief auction. Equitable Assurance Society of the United States bid in, ending 30 years of architectural growth in the metropolis. The sale concluded in a minute long bout with a single bid.
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New York
Equitable Ile Assurance So~ciety
United States
Air Rail Plan Cuts Time to New York Travel
Bowen Air Lines announces a new rollate hookup cutting San Antonio to New York time to less than ten hours. The schedule links with Texan and Oklahoman cities via Chicago to New York routes. Passenger timing shifts see 11 p.m. departure from here and 7 808 p.m. arrival in Dallas, with onward service to New York by late afternoon. The change takes effect Wednesday.
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San Ansonio
New York
Temple Bowen
Bowen Air Linen
Brant
Dallas
Bowen
Bowtt
Branity
United Airlines
New Yor City
Deficit figures show smaller annual gap in 1932
Washington June 30 The government spent about 1.70 billion more than it collected in the fiscal year ending June 30 1932. The deficit fell short of the 2.885 billion year-ago total but exceeded deficits of two years earlier. Total public debt rose to roughly 22 billion over three years. General fund receipts rose helped by a 1 billion plus tax bill. income taxes dipped for the first time since war days.
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Washington, D. C
Bett
Treasury Ourgo
Oury
Reconstruction Corporation
Ales
M.ogh
Route of Gulf and West Texas railroad discussed
Representatives from towns along the proposed Gulf and West Texas railroad route met at the Gunter Hotel on Friday noon to discuss a government loan under public works. FE H Ochs, chairman of the civic affairs committee, presided. The project would connect Carpig Corleti with Cotton and Westock producing areas northwest of San Antonio, aiding regional development.
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San Antonio
San Angelo
Here
Corpus Christ
Gunter Hotel
Felday
FE. H. Ochs
Chamber of Commerce
Secon
Carpug Cbrleti
Erpin
Iwestock
Arch Masons Install Officers in San Antonio Chapter 381
San Antonio chapter No. 381 Royal Arch Masons installed officers this week with Waller A. Ostendorf as most excellent high priest for the ensuing year. Other officers installed included W H. Wallace excellent king George T. Batsford excellent scribe Otto Dietert treasurer Richard Hambrook secretary French W. Perepuson captain of the host Gene Mergele principal sojourner E G Ruiz royal arch captain Tom Petting master of third yell Otto Boerner master of second yell Mantle B. Nickson master of her veil Sam G. Livingston past high priest guard Clinton P. Reed past high priest was listed as a retiring officer M H Ferbes past high priest marshal Howard J. Templeton received a jewel and life membership certificate.
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San Antonio
Royal Arch Masons
Waller
A. Ostendorf
W H. Wallace
George T. Batsford
Otto ¥, Dietert
Richard Hambrook
French W. Pere Puson
Gene Mergele
E. G. Ruiz
Royal Arch
Tom Petring
Otto Boerner
Mantle B. Nickson
Say
Sam G. Livingston
Clinton P. Reed
M. H. Férbes
Howard J. Templeton
Ammonia Fumes Sweep Over North Philadelphia
Ammonia escapes from a broken pipeline in a North Philadelphia cream factory area forcing hundreds to flee. Fire crews and workers fought the leak for two hours before Walter Schrader a 55 year old night watchman with a gas mask entered the site to turn off the flow.
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Philadelphea
En Lee
Philadelphia
Walter Schrader
Woman and 2 Injured in Blanco Road Car Crash
Mrs Hilla Welk of 3220 Monterey Street was taken to the county hospital for a broken jaw and severe chest injuries after a car carrying her husband Charlie Welk collided with a gravel truck on Blanco Road about five miles from town. Geraldine Palmer aged 2 of 310 Cornell Avenue received minor injuries, and A Barrett of 323 East Muff Avenue was treated after being struck in the 1800 block of Browiney.
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Hilla Welk
Monterey Ssreeet
Waas
Tesday
Jae
Wills
Charlie Welk
Blanco Road
Welk
Geraldine Palmer
Cornell Rvenie
A. Barrett
Muff Avenue
Browiwey
Texas railroad hearing on Greenville Mineola line service
The Texas Railroad Commission schedules July 11 in Austin to consider the Missouri Fooneau Texas Railroad Co. request to cut service on the Greenville Mineola line to meet traffic needs. The application states traffic does not justify the current running level and would reduce service accordingly.
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Ing Alitorn
Austin
Texas Railroad Commission
Missouri-Fooneau- Texas Railroad Company
Sevice
Greenville-Mineola
Trafic
Rae Anseytr
Mark Hance Resigns From U.S. Business Group
Mark K. Hance, assistant United States district attorney, announced his resignation from the Federal Business Association as he plans to enter private practice. He told officers he could not serve as president longer and notified them of his decision on his last day in the federal building.
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Mark Hance
U. S
Mark K. Hance
United States District Attorney
Voluminery
Ruy Amarte
Democratic Women Endorse F D R Plan at Alamo City Club
Members of the Alamo City War Rans Democratic club at the Menger hotel Thursday voiced support for President Roosevelt's efforts to restore normal conditions. The endorsement reflects a push within the party to back reform and unity as the nation recovers from upheaval.
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F.D. R
Rooseveil'e
Alamo City
Warrans Democratic Club
Menger Hotel
Lis 'Grotind
Society Woman Settles Big Clothing Bill Suit
Dergdorf Goodmen sued San Antonio society figure Winnie K. Gool for 12425.50 over gowns and wearables. Settlement reached in Federal District court on a cash basis, with attached claims tied to Mrs F. G. Coal of Medina County. Items listed include a 103 balance on a 600 broadfall coat and luxury garments valued at 250 black velvet coat 800 gown and 3800 ermine coat.
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Dergdorf & Goodmen
Fifth Avenue
Winnie K. Cool
San Antonio
Federal District Court
New York
Gool
F. G. Coal
Medina County
Diamond Ring Stolen From Home Reported Chiefly
A diamond ring valued at 150 was reported stolen from a dresser drawer at a residence. The notice lists Miss Agrees Stowe of 112 West White Vermin, Hurlandale, as the reporting party.
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Bolles
Agrees Stowe
Weat White Vermin
Hurlandale
Economic conference talk sets London start date
The American delegation arrived amid talk of vast wheat profits and unsettled gains. References to Regal betting, Arbuckle, and reformers frame a mood of dissatisfaction as public fortunes and moral debates mingle in the era’s discourse.
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Beverly Wills
Jane
London
Truck Racket Gang Probed in Southwest Texas
Detectives investigate a large organized truck theft ring looting San Antonio area trucking firms. About 25 suspects have been taken into custody with two men charged in attempts to hinder release. Slaying of Wong Poy, a 22 year old merchant near Sutherland Springs linked as motive. Methods include bumpers to block trucks and thieves under canvases stealing cargo. Estimated loot ranges from 25 000 to 50 000 dollars over months. Detectives Perrow Shipp Moore and Lankford led arrests and vehicle damage during escapes.
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San Antonio
Wycot
Southwest Teaas
Autrey Hopilting
Wong Poy
San Antony
Texas
Sutherland Springs
Sas Antonio
Crie
Nis
H. C. Perrow
We IL. Shipp
Frank Moore
A. G Lankford
Moore
Lankford
Plans Completed for Hill Country Fete at Boerne
Boerne set for a Hill Country celebration with a 27 event pyrotechnic display by J C Compton and crew. The American Beauty Rose will rise to 1000 feet, form a 300 foot diameter rose, reveal the American flag, then the Texas emblem.
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Boerne
J.C. Compton
Texas
Amerleso
Fire Investigated by Marshal Priday at Smith Street Home
Fire marshal Priday investigated a Thursday afternoon blaze at 312 North Smith Street causing about 50 dollars in damage. The home at 5 Trevino rear sustained approximately 50 dollars in loss from an unconfirmed source. Local plans mention a picnic and a monthly tea hosted in the Oriental room at the Guinter Antoui nant with arrangements for attendees.
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Priday
Trevino
North Smith Street
West Par Fark
Ste Tetlve Asacciasion
Ila Teas Silac Remle
Guinter Antoui Nant At & C'Eloee
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Jerf Payis
William Cornet
San Anton
Jack Harris
Scholl
William Corner
Corner
Stephen Gould
Frederick C. Chabot
Indiana
Bryan Callaghan
Hetty Elmendorft
Aed Marshall Heke
Mary Ann Maverick
Ban Antonb
Enidenge
CITY
Hemi
H.R. Davin
Ally AY G
Borrows
Lark
Deatt Ab
Lxat
Dailag
Lupeln
Brookshire
Angeline Enmnty
N. Y
Arch Masons
Kurt Wolliin
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