Flying over earth and cities in a Mach one sky
The piece, a 1936 Arthur Brisbane essay excerpt, describes aerial travel and the Earth as seen from a high flying plane. It muses on invisible forces like propeller power electricity and magnetism, and notes landmarks such as Stanford University and the Golden Gate Bridge, imagining a future Pacific air network.
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Pacific
Everest
Himalayas
San Jose
Salinas
King City
Paso Robles
Becauy
San Francisco Bay
Oakland
San Francisco
Golden Gate
M. C. Meigs
Chicgo
WR. Menrton
Bill
John Huss
Hite
Huss
Britain Presents Note To Germany On German Army
London reports that the British government lodged a formal protest over Hitler’s conscript army. Sir John Simon said the note to Berlin would be kept secret until read by German Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop, with possible consultations with France Italy and the United States. The move aims to explore a security framework and potential League of Nations action.
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London
Insi
Briish
Everning
Nazi Germany
Reteh
John Simon
House’ of Commons
Great Britain
Germany
Berlin
Reichsueiner Hitler
Douglas Hacking
War Office
Hitler
Sir John
Ber
John
von Nourath
Italy
France
United States
Gkbo
Assembly of Te League of Nations
France Hopes to Wall Off Germany
Paris reports France seeks a peaceful blockade to isolate armed Germany. Officials see no alliance, but a defensive pact among Great Britain France Italy and others may form. Britain and Soviet Russia seen as possible partners in a united response if Reich Germany violates Versailles. A joint protest to Berlin is considered certain, with consultations in capitals guiding a possible common action.
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France
Germany
Paris
Russia
Frotyce
Europe
Berlin
Inc. Journll
Too Many Roosters For Him
A Saturday morning scuffle between a rooster and Alfred Phe oun at 010 Albert Street Ridking produced two deep stab wounds in the hand and a ruined chicken dinner. Pierson attempted to catch the bird but was injured as the rooster struck, receiving treatment at Robert B. Green hospital.
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Alfred Pheoun
Albert Street
Pierson
Robert B. Green
War Scare Triggers Drop in Commodities and Stocks
New York and New Orleans trading desks show broad weakness as European turmoil and uncertainty over next year’s crop spur selling. Cotton futures slump, rubber and wheat futures fall, and stocks dip amid light volume. War scare and monetary instability cited as major factors for the declines.
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New York
Wall street securities and Gimmoedl_ Wes
Europe
Chicago
New Orleans
Qriewm Exchange
Lrat
Texas Gets Funds for March Relief
Governor James Allred announced Texas will receive 760000 dollars from the federal relief administration for general relief in March. The money aims to support state social aid during the month's second half.
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Texas
Austin
James
Allred
Federal Relief Administration
Note Decrease in Texas Failures
Austin report from March 1 notes a sharp February decline in the number and habilities of Texas commercial failures as measured by the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research.
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Texas
Austin
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research Today
Danish Freighter Sissuind Ablaze Off Cape Cod
A Danish freighter named Sissuind was reported on fire today about 18 miles off Cape Cod. The blaze is in the hold with no immediate danger to the ship or nearby vessels. Shipping authorities have been alerted and standby rescue measures are in place.
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New York
Marth
Cape Cod
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and East Texas
Cloudy with likely light rain Monday night and Tuesday. Warmer Monday night with low around 55 and high near 82 Sunday. Tuesday cooler in the west and north, light to moderate southeast winds. Highs in East Texas near 82, warmer Monday night, range uncertain due to garbled data.
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San Antonio
Emity
East
Texas
West
Jury Draw and Huntress Trial Opens in Criminal Court
Testimony begins in the case of George W. Huntress Jr a suspended county clerk charged with receiving a $300 rebate from a county employee. A 40 member panel is questioned about ties to the Huntress family and local employers as the rebate indictment contains four counts felonies and one misdemeanor with penalties up to 10 years in prison or fines. Huntress and his wife and father are present in the courtroom.
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George W. Buntreas Jr
A. E. Moeller
Monte B. Nickson
John F. Belzunz
J. C. McKissack
Gottried Friesenhahn
Huntress
E. Stith
Then & Clek
Smith
Justice of the Peace Bar Corrigan
Frank G. Huntress
San Antonio Express and Evening News
Ihey
The
Express Or
News
tArreby
Adant
General Ventremen
Elks Club
Paul J. Kilday
John R. Shook
Shook
George W. Huntress Sr
Charges Dropped In Insull Court Appearance
In Chicago on March 18 Samuel Insull and another defendant appeared in Judge Harrington's court. The state moved to nolle prose the charges, resulting in the defendants being released from criminal accusations as far as the state is concerned.
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Chicago
Samuel Ad Martin Insull
Dudge Carnelias J. Harrington
Joan O'Hara
William Lancas
Nolle
Texas Rangers raid nets 17 arrests in San Diego and Freer
San Diego and Freer were raided over the weekend in actions led by Captain Bill McMurray of the Texas Rangers. Police seized a large quantity of gambling devices and destroyed a substantial amount of whisky as officers pledged continued enforcement against gambling and liquor violations.
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San Diego
Tex
Hebsronville
Texas
Bill Mcmurray
Texas Rangers Today
Freer
McMurray
Veterans of Foreign Wars leader predicts bill passage soon
Leavenworth Kansas March 13 Janus E Van Zandt national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars told a veterans gathering he was assured the bonus bill will pass Congress within 72 hours. He said he communicated personally with several congressmen.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Janus E. van Zandt
Veterans of Foreign Years
Congress
Vanp Handt Ean
American Engineer Kidnapped in Mexican Camp by Bandits
An American engineer Fowler was kidnapped at the La Leonora mine in Talapa Michoacan’s state while 10 bandits led by Solis da da Niseo raided the camp. Another American engineer Foster escaped a similar fate as the incident reached the American embassy.
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Mexico
Mexico City
INS
Fowler
la Leonora
Talapa
Foster
Solis da da Niseo
Nevada Divorces Invalid If Residence Is California Judge Rules
Superior Judge Leon BR Yankwich ruled that Nevada divorces are invalid when the principal party has California legal residence, a decision with broad impact if upheld by the state Supreme Court. The case stems from Katherine Watson versus J H Watson involving separate maintenance and an annulment action. Watson had a 1927 Nevada divorce from Clydal Lewis, after a temporary three month residence. Ulonvict wife killer Brekenridge, March 1k, etc.
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Los Angeles
Leon BR. Yankwich
Nevada
California
State Supreme Court
Yankwich
Katherine 4. Watson
J. H. Watson
Downey Orange Grower
Watson
Tudge Yankwith
San Antonio Weather Breezes In Winds Shift Over Weekend
Skies cleared briefly as a light norther Tuesday night followed a dusty weekend. Temperatures hold near seasonal levels before rising by Tuesday with clouds and a likely light shower. Highs near 74, lows around 60, with light southeast winds and a weak west low pressure system guiding the clouds.
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San Antonio
J. H. Jarhoe
Supreme Court Delays Ruling on Death Sentences in Alabama Case
Washington March 12 Supreme court adjourned until April 1 without ruling on death sentences for Clarence Norris and Hayward Patterson two Negroes convicted of raping a White woman near Scottsboro Alabama.
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High Court
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Slarence Norris
Hewaad Patterson
Megroes
Scottsboro
Ala
Oklahoma Plants Shelter Belt Trees Near Mangum Farm
Oklahoma begins planting the first trees in the nation’s shelter belt. At the K. 3. Curls farm seventeen miles north of Mangum the project will extend a mile east and west requiring several thousand trees. The effort marks a major drought resilience effort in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
K. 3
Curls Farm
Manguin
Vacancies Advertised in Tay’s Light Classified Rental Columns
Classified rental list shows furnished apartments and rooms with weekly and monthly rates in multiple San Antonio areas. Unfurnished rooms and kept rooms are also offered with various prices. Readers are directed to consult the current newspaper for complete listings and contact details.
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Columis
Arenmie
Fairbanks
Fulton
Warren
B. Lubbock
Wyoming
Madison
San Antonio
Steure taraRt
Sheriff enforces Texas Dean law in Bexar County
Sheriff Albert W. West ordered enforcement of the Texas Dean law prohibiting sale of all heady liquors and strong wines in Bexar County for the first time. He spoke after a Sunday night Austin conference with Governor James Allred, saying he would enforce the law himself rather than rely on rangers. West demanded closing all gallons selling over 3.2 beer and warned dealers to move stock immediately. He emphasized officers must enforce all laws, even those with which the governor disagrees, and stated he is capable of enforcing laws in the county without ranger aid.
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Texas
Bexar County
Albert W. Wester
West
James V. Alfred
Austin
Fexas Rangers
Sheriff's West Order
San Antonio
Sheriff West
Allred
Alfred
Bexare
Bath
Exag County
Dean Law
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