San Antonio Chamber Trip Plans Expanded to Meet Demand
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce goodwill trip to Monte rer will now require larger plans to accommodate more travelers. Porter Whaley said reservations must be in by Wednesday at noon and that about 407 Texans are expected to join the party en route to Cinco de Mayo celebrations across the border. Passengers must provide Mexican immigration officials with car license numbers and registered motor numbers.
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San Antonio
Oklahoma
Kansas
Whaley
Mutomobile Motors
Whaley San
Toredo
Sweetest Baby in Texas touted for California Fig Syrup
An old advertisement extols California Fig Syrup as the gentlest laxative for babies and children. It features testimonials from mothers in San Antonio praising its health benefits, claiming it keeps kids active and happy, and warns against imitations by checking the carton for the word California.
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Lile
California
Mes
I. D. Smith
Calaveras St
San Antonio
Texas
Gloria Swanson Husband Returns From France With Brother
When Gloria Swanson and her husband the Marquis de la Falaise came back from France they returned with his young brother Comte Alan de la Falaise. It remains to be seen if Alan will pursue a career in films.
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Gloria Swanson
Marquis de la Falaise
France
Comte Alan de la Falaise
Officers Lure in Chase Through Drunken Driving Incident
Detectives Vogler and Littlepage posed as doubles for moviedom daredevils after a motorway chase involving a spreading machine from a wagon. Vogler drove as Sue two pursued with four men in the lead car racing to about a mile a minute. Littlepage then hopped the running board to force a halt with a pistol. The four men were jailed for drunkenness and reckless driving.
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Frank Vogler
F. P. Littlepage
Vogler
Sue
Littlepage
Tenner
Tittiepage
South Flores Street
Ninety Two Bath Towels Stolen From Laundry Wagon
A Bosnn Laundry delivery wagon in North Mesquite Street Bi Piper, 106 Herman Street, reported Tuesday that ninety-two bath towels were stolen. The theft occurred Saturday night in the reported block. A San Antonio thief is suspected.
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Batus
San Antonio
Mesquite Street
Herman Street
Launtry
Tel Heft
Congressional Probe of Navy Yards Triggers Inquiry
May 1 Bernice TON A congressional investigation was launched into navy yard failures to meet warship construction and repair appropriations. House Naval Affairs Committee intends to summon yard officials, tying the probe to proposed enlargements of the navy fleet and opposition to the Dalinger amendment.
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Signal News
Bernice
Ton
Today
O Navy
Oklahome
Nevada
House
Wingon
Georgia
Nairals
Bank Clearing Totals Rise in San Antonio April
Bank clearings for San Antonio in April totaled $60,?64,882.82, an increase over April 1927. Secretary TG Leighton of the San Antonio Clearing House association notes the March total was $69,?000, indicating growth in the period.
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San Antonio
TG. Leighton
New Student Clubs Form at Jor Chandler Harris School
Three new student clubs completed at Jor Chandler Harris school with officers elected. Drama Arts Club elected pres Joseph Tellmon, vice Marin Stiewig, treasurer Gavon Jackson, reporter Bertha Ingle, sergeant at arms Frank Yooble. Needlecraft Harris Junior School unit chairs Josie Sexton, vice Himma Chisum, secretary Georgia Vaizht, treasurer Louise Alexander, reporter Jane Cantos. A small social group formed with five members and the Rinky Dinks club charter members Bertha Mac Ghul Jessie Xion Muth Miller Myrtle Bane Mazel Russell.
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Chandler Harris School
Qito Pfeiffer
Priveinal
Joseph Tellmon Sus
Schoot Dramatic Arts Vlus
Marin Stiewig
Gavon Jackson
Store Fary
Evelyn James
Bertha Ingle
Frank Yooble
al Arns
Neediecraft Chuir
Tarris
Latics Auxiliary Meets at Knights of Pythias Hall
A regular meeting of the Latics Auxiliary of the Order of Railroad Conductors was held Tuesday afternoon at the Knights of Pythias Hall, 216 West Commerce Street.
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Latics
Order of Railay
Knights of Pythias Halk
Commerce Street
Oil Promoter Begins Two Year Prison Term
Houston oil promoter Cc Cannin started a two year sentence after pleading guilty to using the mails to defraud in a scheme to sell securities on a 20 payment plan. The sentence was imposed by Judge Mulcheson.
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Houston
O. Cc. Cannin
D. Mulcheson
Crown Prince of Spain Suffering From Inflammation
Madrid May 1 The Prince of Asturias the crown prince of Spain is suffering from inflammation of the throat and there is considerable anxiety felt by the royal family according to today's report.
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Spain
Bersice
Madrid
Asturias
Local Firms to Be Aided by Manufacturers Association
At a San Antonio Manufacturers Association meeting held Tuesday midday at the Gunther hotel, directors discussed aiding several small local industries. Secretary G. C. Leck announced plans for cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce to entertain visiting New England magnates Thursday. W. N. Aikman reported on needs of industries seeking aid as discussions covered individual problems. Leck noted the association’s role in nurturing infant projects until they gain strength.
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Reguar
San Antonio
Leel
Manufacturers' Association
Unoil
President Gomez of Venezuela Faces Family Rift
Reports from Caracas describe conflicts between President Gomez of Venezuela and his son Jose Vicente Gomez the vice president. Gomez has dissolved the army inspector-general office once held by his son and removed several officials allied to him. He urged Congress to abolish the vice presidency while denying plans for a dynastic succession.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Gomez
Venezuela
Jose Vicente Gomez
Caravas
Gotex
Congress
Pawkett Confers On Freight Rates at Austin Meet
U S Pawkett traffic manager of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and secretary of the local freight bureau went to Austin to confer with state railroad commissioners ahead of the interstate commerce freight hearing set for September. He plans to spend at least two days at the hearing with San Antonio testimony expected to be filed. The aim is to press for lower rail and water rates in the Southwest.
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Interstate Commerce
U. S. Pawkett
San Antonio
Funeral Directors Invited to City Convention
Sidney Kring publicity director of the Chamber of Commerce invites San Antonio funeral directors to the state convention now in session at Mineral Falls. About 400 delegates attend yearly. A district directors meeting with San Antonio morticians discussed the convention that will be brought to San Antonio next year.
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Sidney Kring
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Seaslon Ob Mineral Falls
Mr. Kring
San Antoni Morlicians
Dsscuss
Mc. Kring
France Plans 400 Million Dollar Loan Issue
Paris May 1 France will issue 400 million dollar loan Mondor to consolidate the national debt. The bond will bear 6 percent coupons and support international finance.
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France
May International Nova Hervier
Paris
Ioan Mondor
Honda
May Ask Coolidge So Settle Dispute
AALONAT News reports President Coolidge may seek arbitration to settle a boundary dispute between Houdiran and Monihiran-Ciatemal. The approach aims to avoid further tension and reach a formal agreement on contested borders.
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Aalonat News Morticr
Chung Galpa
Houdiran
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