The Fantastical Entertainer Phillimon of San Antonio
In early 20th century San Antonio, the theatrical figure Phillimon dazzled crowds with a velvet vest and a diamond stickpin, claiming magical lineage and opening a studio to showcase sculptures and paintings. His public persona included a dramatic Dalmatianlike entourage, public performances, and a controversial painting said to involve a composer, stirring local chatter amid carnival intrigue.
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Cil
San Antonians
Philimon
le Gage
Sommal Inc
Hauson
Mayor weighs action on new weights and measures ordinance
A San Antonio committee of 25 retail and wholesale tradesmen urged Mayor C K Quin to pass a stricter weights and measures ordinance after reports of store and gas pump shortweights. The group sought city approval for new stamps and immediate passage, while Quin indicated a survey shows underweights and possible pump tricks, with plans to shift city staff to enforcement.
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San Antonio
C.K. Quin
A. L. Becker
Sec. Antanians, Inc
Quin
Lions Official to Inspect Pan American Highway Trip
William J. Furlong director of the Pan American Highway Association will escort Henry A. Hill of Lions International over the new highway from Kinterry to Mexico City next week. Hill plans to inspect the route at the Lions convention in the Mexican capital this summer and will arrive in San Antonio to begin the trip. Jose L. Gongales director general of the Mexican Highway Commission will provide a car for the highway trip.
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William J. Furlong
Pan-American Highway Association
Henry A. Hill
Lions International
Arehway
Kinterrey
Mexico City
Hill
Moncan
San Antonio Sanur
Jose L. Gongales
Reneral
Mexican High Way Comission
Pagenstecher Case Arguments Heard in Trial
The court heard arguments in the case of William C. Church against Dr. Gustav Pagenstecher, a physician, over $25,000 in damages for alleged negligent treatment. The proceeding occurred Wednesday in the Seventh District Court before Judge Freda Ink Stevens.
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Pagenstecher
Wiliam C. Church
Atormey
Gustav
Severty-thurd District Court
Freda Ink Stevens
79 Kinsmen Honor Pair Wed 50 Years
An unusual gathering marked the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Saury Mann of Von Ormy. Their 10 sons, three daughters, 50 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren attended the anniversary celebration.
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Saury Mann
von Ormy
Telstives
Judge Onion’s Lunchroom Standoff Turns Comedic Courtroom Standoff
Judge Onion clash with Sheriff West over stalled cases ends in a comic courtroom scene. A flood of groceries and pantry items filled Onion’s desk as he joked about keeping a lunch box and even a microwave, while West claimed he would starve Onion out by blocking cases. The feud stems from Onion firing three defendants in marble board cases, shaping a curious power play with local officials.
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Albert W. West Js. Teally
Justoe
F. Onion
Judge Onion
Onion
Sheriff West
Youth Arrest Sparks Jail Wish to Flee New York
William Boyner, a juvenile, was arrested Sunday and placed in a San Antonio jail. He told officers he preferred prison meals to life in New York and hatched a plan to be released then hike back toward Mineola as authorities watched.
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Fowlig
William
Bexar Soility
Maryland
West Virgina
New
San Antonio
Mincola
Africala
Beausel
Williany
Thief Returns Sealskin Coat After Night Club Ruse
A thief dressed his girlfriend in a sealskin coat worth 500 to stage a theft at a local night club. Police traced the culprit to a nearby tailors and recovered the coat belonging to Mrs Nadler. The girlfriend’s friend prepared a statement for publication. Nadler declined to prosecute.
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M0 Wadler
Ray Oberweller
Epecia
Cherweller
Ates
Nadler
Mabrito Wins Back Salary Battle in Court
Edward Matrite won a court fight for $290 in back salary. The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals affirmed the trial court award. County commissioners seek additional expenses. The appellate court noted the appeal lacked a brief.
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Edward Matrite
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Amabrita
Neve
Jevenite
Relief rolls in Bexar County rise with CWA aid
Marvin T Bradford reports on March 9 1935 that 89 837 people in Bexar County receive relief through federal and state programs. Enrollment grew sharply since January 1938 and 14 000 CWA workers added to relief rolls as farm placements increase. Monthly aid now about 350 600 dollars.
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Texas
Taihl Siney
Bexar
Marvin T. Bradford
Bexar County Board of Welfare and Employment
Ind
Bradiora
Jiuary
Los
Bexar County
Bradford
Federal Rural Rehabilitation Agency
Victoria
Jane Wary
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
United States
Washington Dispatch
Reach Agreement in City Central Suits
Wright of Laredo traveled here Monday to attend stock assessments in lawsuits where City Central Bang and Trice Company faced defendants. He stated settlements had been made in all cases, with KO. Brand, state banking commissioner, prominent in the proceedings. Appeals and judgments in Bexar County were upheld by the Court of Civil Appeals.
One for Solomon case in Créminey District Court
Madge W. W. McCrary of Créminey District Court presided Wednesday morning over the Runde Seeds abandonment case. Seeds, indicted for abandoning five children, testified his wife and children had been stolen by Tony Diaz eight years ago. Diaz, a former deputy sheriff, he said, took his wife and children and drove him from town. He claimed for eight years no money was asked, but now West sheriff’s actions have intensified pressure. The judge ordered further investigation quoting Solomon.
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Madge W. W. McCrary
Créminey District
Runde Seeds
North Penns Street
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Testifind
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Aul
Wests
Wars and peace noted in world events and rumors
The piece reflects on global conflict patterns, noting few wars since the last major war aside from Japan, China, Greece and others. It mentions Turkey, India, and Mohammedan Hindu tensions, with neighbors Mexico and Canada described as behaving like gentlemen amid overall pacific-tinged commentary.
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Call
Jayrard
Japan
China
Botisis
Paraguay
Greece
Cubi Ds
Grenany
Baghad Nas
Idia
NRA
Mexico
Canada
Yous
Crashes Leave One Dead and Two Hurt in City
A fatality and multiple injuries were reported after two crashes overnight. Frances Brown, 55, died after a net struck her at 2200 block of Broadway. Ronald Cain, 25, and OG R. Shutter, 50, were injured in a Broadway and Four Street collision and taken to Nix Hospital. A three year old, Robert Bolden, suffered crush injuries near South Hackberry Street.
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Friams Brown
Short
Norkn Comm
Broadway
Courtly Hospital
Ronald Cain
South Presa Street
Ukery
OG. R. Shutter
East French Place
Four Street
Nix Hospital
Rohert Bolden
Hackberry Street
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Repacts
Man Admits Theft After Boozy Clothes Spree
Stacey of Segulm was charged with stealing 86 dollars from William Brlcca yard. He admitted theft in court after claiming he drank heavily and dressed up in new clothes to disguise the act. He said he bought a suit, shirt, coat, and shoes with only 1.83 dollars left at arrest.
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Wayne
Stacey
William Brlcca
Segulm Toad
Ted Inis
Bat Cortigan's
Olegatte
General Bolles Visited Mayor Quin in Houston
Major General Frank Bolles commander of the Second Division at Fort – Sai Houston and his aide Mew Jon J. Hines Jr. visited Mayor C. K. Quin on Wednesday May. The visit highlighted military civic ties and local coordination.
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Bolles
Quill Takes Nath: Postmaster Daw J Qui Takes Oath
Postmaster Daw J. Qui's Wednesday oath of office became permanent, following a federal appointment by Probation Officer Reed Cozart.
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Reed Cozart
Federal
Brackéhilden High School to Stage Spring Day Fete
The music and dramatics departments plan a spring day fete in the school auditorium at 8 p m. Performances include a piece from the Cheshire Satdlers with a string quartet, directed by Ol o Zeeler. German folklore excerpts directed by Mrs Gisella Bauer Sutter. Master Pierre Patelin presented under supervision of Mrs Jeston Dickey.
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Brackéhilden High School
Audiborium
Ol O Zeeler
Gisella Bauer Sutter
Pierre Patelin
Jeston Dickey
Hamilton Thought Near Farmersville
Persistent reports place fugitive Raymond Hamilton near Farmersville in the Southwest. Authorities remain alert as reports say he has engaged in armed activity and is traveling in the area with a rifle, prompting a manhunt and ongoing pursuit by police.
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Parmersville
Raymond Hamilton
Abel
Unis
Farmersville
Teachers Postpone Meeting of Club
The Industrial Arts and Vocational Traiders' club postpones its meeting originally set for March 16. The event was moved to a later date with the high school gathering at noon at the St. Anthony hotel where J. D. Loftin, president of Texas A and J College, will speak.
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Industrial Arts and Vocational Tradiers
Elub
Hligh
St. Anthony
J.D. LoFtltt
Texas A. and J. College
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