Rare Interstate Commerce hearing ends abruptly at Gunter Hotel
Examiner Fleming of the Interstate Commerce Commission halted a San Antonio traffic case hearing at the Gunter Hotel when a key witness did not appear. The dispute, Builders' Supply Co. v. Asteston Harrisburg San Antonio Railway, questioned building material freight rates from Chicago St Louis and Kansas City to Texas points as unreasonable and in need of relief.
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Interstate Commerce” Commission
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Texas
Debating Cabinet Divides Under Washington's Mediation
The early cabinet meetings became a debating society as Hamilton and Jefferson clashed over property and popular rights. Washington served as mediator until Jefferson resigned in 1793, leaving a lasting rift in the administration.
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Hamilton
Jefferson
Washington
Mrs William Bingham A Federalist Organizer Loved Entertainments
By W. E. Woodward the society leader Mrs William Bingham is praised as a devoted admirer of the President. Her elegant entertaining and lavish hospitality are credited with influencing wavering delegates and supporting the Federalist cause.
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William Bingham
Plans for Wyoddin Harmony Ball Play Unveiled
Plans completed for a production titled Its Up To Harmony Ball by Harvigny class of Travie Perk Methodist church. The April 8 event was discussed at a Wednesday meeting at Mrs B C Yardwick’s home. Barbara Grace was announced as newly elected Fiesta queen to appear on Brackenridge senior school float. Louise Belle Davis presided. Agnes Carrico reported class enrollment rising from eight to thirty-two in six months.
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Travie Perk Methodist Chorea
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Barbara Grace
Brackenridge Senior School
Louise Belle Davis
Agnes Carrico
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Rock Halls Boy Ransacking Car Wednesday Night
A Rock Halls youth was surprised Wednesday night ransacking Wy He Tripp’s car at 322 South Presa. The thief fled, was pursued, struck by a rock hurled by onlookers, and turned over to police for the incident downtown.
Boy Prowling Among Machines Nabbed in Alain Plaza Incident
A 12 year old boy was caught prowling parked cars on Alain Plaza and was detained by police. He was arrested by Sergeant BG Huggins of the Genicat Police. The youth is in custody for further questioning and potential charges.
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Chicago Must Move Backward Flowing River
March 24 report says Chicago plans to relocate the backward flowing river at the terminal of the harbor. Maj Rufus W Putnais, chief engineer, argues the river is useless and should be removed. He proposes moving the stream to the far South Side to join the Calumet river, reducing bridge costs and opening land for boulevards and development.
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Chicago
Rufus WW. Putnais
Chicago Harbor
Calumet
Gunter Clerk to Leave City for Kerrville Chief Clerk Post
Alm J. Tose, longtime clerk at the Gunter hotel, will move to Kerrville to become chief clerk of the new Binekonnet hotel scheduled to open April 2 in Kerrville.
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Alm J. Tose
Hasheen
Gunter Hotel
Kerrville
Binekonnet Hotel
Fiesta Street Parade Queen Selections At Local Schools
Queens from Hi School and Brackenridge plus Main Avenue selections will lead the Fiesta Street Parade. Senior school floats celebrate Friendship with club and society entries, while elementary pupils join in with themed fronts.
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Ban Antoinc
Ees
Devied
Migs Barbata Groce
Brackenridge
Ani
Mies Evelen Pridgen
Negro to Attack His Confession in Chinese Slaying
Toni Houston, a Negro charged with the slaying of Song Fung, Chinese prayer, faces a trial opening Monday in Winets fourth District court. Defense seeks to undermine the confession, arguing third degree methods were not used to obtain it. The statement was admitted as evidence after a preliminary hearing, and Houston remained in jail without bail.
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Toni Houston
Song Fung
Winets Fourth District
W. W. McCrory
Houston
Burglars Enter Home in Daylight Reported
Police report daylight burglary at the home of Assistant County Attorney John Ry Sheak. Thief ransacked the residence taking jewelry including a water watch, three brooches, a pair of earrings, and a class ring. No injuries reported.
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John Ry Sheak
Poilee
Two Mexicans Held on Border Theft Case
Two Mexicans were held at Nueva Laredo on Tuesday in connection with a theft of an automobile. Constable Hd Villareal of Laredo led the inquiry and was in conference with local officials on Thursday.
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Ailinio Nutamobile
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Ohio Will Vaccinate Dogs Against Rabies
Fragmentary text indicates an Ohio measure to vaccinate dogs for rabies. No clear date or officials confirmed in readable portions.
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Ohio
Missing San Antonio man located after crash
Joe Bowers reported missing since March 12 in San Antonio was found unhospitalized at Wampa Pex after an automobile accident. He sustained a broken shoulder and asked officers to resume the search. Local police noted the recovery and listed Lorraine Stre as a contact point.
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San Antonio
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Pex
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General H A Smith to Succeed Poore in Seventh Corps
General H A Smith is named to relieve General Poore as commander of the Seventh Corps Area. Poore will retire after War Department orders. Smith, previously at Fort Sam Houston commanding the Fourth Brigade, has led the Seventh Corps for about two years and will reach retirement age on June 23.
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War Department
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Harry A. Smith
Poote
Minister Speaks to Students at Alabama College
Reverend Patrick Henry of South Side Christian church addressed students at the Alabama College of Business during religious services. The Wednesday event connected with campus spiritual programs and emphasized faith in daily life.
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South Side Christian Church
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Alamo Business College
Tourists Win as Waltzers Shine in San Antonio Event
In San Antonio a dance contest organized by the Canopus club and Plazd Hotel drew 250 tourists. Winners included Mr and Mrs B F Crawford of Terre Haute with second prize. Judges were Messrs L D Jeslue, A L Nethery and Clarence Sneed. prizes supplied by Frank Brothers Co and Emil Bluns.
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Suit Salesmen To Dress Gaily In Bold Parade
ST LOUIS March 24 The advertising plan calls for clothiers to present salesmen as Beau Brummels to attract customers. The idea mirrors the belief that plain bald heads are poor ads for retail clothing houses.
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ST. Louis
Humane Body Boards Picked by San Antonio Guardians
The San Antonio Child Protective and Humane Society announced the sight committees for 1927. Miss Lucy Smithers, executive secretary, named temporary heads including Mrs D A Livingston for children, Rev Edward Day for animal, Mrs Eugene Holagreen for educational, George B Peyton for medal, Mrs N Canarro for Tegiela Hon, Mrs F Y Mealister for publicity, and Wallace Carnahan Jr with Miss Minnis Johnston.
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San Antonio Child Protective and Humane Gariety
Lucy Smithers
Mirmently H. He Ochs
D. A
Livingston
Edward Day
Eugene Holagreenscourt
Irs
George B. Peyton
N. Canarro
Tegiela
F. YW. Mealister
Wallace Carnahan Jr
Minnis Johnston
Brackenridge senior chosen for essay contest
Brackenridge High School senior selected to represent the school in the annual essay contest with Alain Avenue on April 0, according to Miss Slice Stone. Teachers Ella Butler Lisa Dietz Ollie Strat and Alice Stone are noted as absent.
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B.H.S
Fred Hardman
Brackenridge
Alain Avenue
Slice Stone
Silent Reading Tests Adored by Spanish Department
Spanish students at Main Avenue Junior School undergo silent reading tests under the American Council on Education and the Conference of Canadian Universities. Principal F Bakeley says the tests are at the request of G A Coleman of the University of Chicago.
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Main Avenue
American Council of Education
Bakeley
G. A. Coleman
University of Chicago
Baylor Choral Club to Give Popular Concert at First Baptist
From Waco, the Baylor Choral Club will present a popular concert Thursday night at the First Baptist Church. The 24-member group, under Rev I B Gates pastor, will perform a varied program. Public invited to attend.
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First Baptist Church
I. B. Gates
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Gates
Hamburg Breast Tea Fraudulent Cold Cure Promoted
A damaged OCR item touts Hamburg Breast Tea as a cold remedy. It advises steeping a tablespoonful in boiling water to relieve congestion and bowel effects while claiming it cures grip and breaks a cold quickly. The text markets pills as inexpensive and vegetarian.
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