City Officials Charged With Waste In City Leadership
San Antonio candidates and speakers blasted Mayor Chambers and city commissioners at a rally accusing waste and extravagance. Critics cited rising taxes, daily interest costs, and questionable contracts while defending a Citizens' League slate and questioning the audit and handling of city funds.
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Clutxens
M. Chambers
San Pedro
Henry Hirschberg
John Hoyle
Frank
David Charles Dickson
Albert Maverick
Robert
Ghr
Citizens' League
Ite
Bayor Chambers
Aml
Dickson
Birschierg
King Chambers
San ‘Antonio
SOO
Wiper
Hirschberg
San Antonio
Phil Wright
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Mecharlend
Wade
Chambers
MecFarlizé
Metaleb
Comey
WiCaleb
Tutel amount for the past 24 hour and forecast notes
The fragment notes Tutel amount for the past 24 hours, normal precipitation for today, and 18 formality details. It references forecast for the month and a total sweat tally with a price or value near 31 3. Relates to dated entries 3/1 and mentions forecast conditions.
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Todas
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Fordap
Real Estate Column Sparks City Hall Critique
Citizens league candidates and local officials clash over commission methods at city hall. Report cites Erest Windhull, A. B. Weakley, A. G. Roemer, and Apron P. Heinen as commissioner contenders. Charica Nickson’s remarks precede a $30 fine by Mayor Chambers amid accusations of biased practices and delayed election actions.
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Lez
Cip
Erest Windhull
A. B. Weakley
A. G. Roemer
Apron P. Heinen
Citizens League
Charica Nickson
Chambers
Alida
Taent Mibiola
Sutera
Cemuine
Masar
Theft of 16 Guns Cleared and Youths Suspected
Police cleared a car theft case after questioning three youths, ages 16 and 17, brought back from Yorktown by detectives A. Canta and Lee Geasy nott. The trio, arrested at Yorktown, were in a stolen automobile from Mrs. C. A. Wheelis on Alaimetes Street. The earlier week two boys had confessed to car thefts and implicated the others. All cars have been returned to owners, many found abandoned after thefts between April 3 and 27.
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Yorktown
A. Canta
Lee Geasy- Nott
Taeir
Yorktowe
Sabinal School Graduates Named in 2 May Commencement
Sabinal Texas reports a list of graduates for a May ceremony dated May 2. Names include Grace Tior Wilma Grice Whettle Bers Wezner Jeanna Webber Igen Geonweige Beth Talilwin Marybell Vafil er Bevis Alexander Tucile At kinknex Avant John Batten William Tinene Thwald oChark Uarrold Doneha Trin Wewlers Teonn Fowler Aubrey Frick Chilton fanceer Mar Werhert Tellin Barnes Willevar Learned Tine fred tee Vere McCaslin Jiortin Eleanor Mearn Meet Pearce Dar athe Procvir selix bane Marte Khetten Liveeti thelinn Willie Emarre Chatlea Selon Dorothy Woods.
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Sabinal’ School
Sabinal
Texas
Sebins Fohoais
Grace Tior
Wilma Grice Whettle
Bers Wezner
Jeanna Webber
Igen Geonweige
Beth Talilwin
Marybell Vafiler
Bevis Alexander
Tucile Atkinknex Avant
John Batten
William Tinene Thwald oChark
Uarrold Doneha
Trin Wewlers Teonn Fowler
Aubrey Frick
Chilton Fanceer
Tee Mar Werhert Tellin
Barnes Willevar
Fred Tee Vere McCaslin
Jiortin
Eleanor Mearn
Pearce
Darathe Procvir
Selix Bane
Marte Khetten
Liveeti Thelinn
Willie Emarre Chatlea Selon
Dorothy Woods
Luling P T A Holds Annual Election
Luling P T A conducted its yearly election at the school, naming officers including Mrs Brown vice president and Miss Thames recording secretary with Mrs Ward serving as director. Some members had not registered eligibility for the vote.
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Toashae
Elenre Huilding
Sehen
Brown
J. Yenrs
Mies Muth Hhiard
Mies Gena’ Thames
Charles I Ward
de Beverwlard
Genere
Paint Horse With Fractured Heart on Hip Reported
A fragmentary tale from Peasa on May 2 notes the horse Paint was found with a heartlike mark on its hip. The report hints at a healer stating recovery and mentions faint lines resembling a scar or rosette across the center, suggesting a notable injury.
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T.ulung
Peasa
Mud Slinging Attacks at City Hall Meeting
Attacks on the Citizens' League and praise for Mayor A. M. Chambers and the city administration marked two rallies in the Crockoth school area and at a North Street intersection. About 2,500 attendees heard Chambers defend his three and a half years in office and challenge his opponents, alleging conflicts of interest and promising reforms.
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McCaleb
Chembrra
Aly
Metaleb
Europe
A. M. Chambers
Hanesseve
Innglly Sn.lwo
St. Mars's Street
Perpona
Cares
Concera
Chambers
Louis W. Schlesinger
Altornts
North Side
Carly Fy
Chambes
Citizens’ League
Pam
Guy McParland
Chembera
McParland
League
Joe
Frank
Tavis
Chewbera
McFarland
Tie
W. 8
Fly
Fourth Court of Appeals
Chambera
Sudh
Carl Wright Johnson
MceParlend
Len Mor
Himrett
Tohnson
Take Tubiela
Brackenridge Park
Llubiela
Geir Pats
Municipal election clash over selfish motives and church league ties
In a heated confrontation May 12, candidates clashed over moral duties and special interest influence. Commissioner Paul Stettler charged opponent with selfish aims and property ties on Tlormma and Augusta streets. A protester claimed a league photo and police number 3057, while a speaker read anti league remarks and called the Citizens League a “rene secu rerpont.”
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Paul FE. Stettler
Tlormma Street
League
Man Shot in Police Trap Continues Page One
A police pursuit ends with a suspect shot in the neck after resisting orders at a store. Officers encountered two armed men. one fled through a back window while the other hid. The wounded man was taken to a hospital as no charges were filed against officers.
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Franklin
Caserea
Walt
Nenken
Ali
Ana Capel
Pacane
Renker
Renken
Owen W. Kiltag
Russia Will Sow Big Wheat Acreage
Moscow reports plans to plant large wheat acreage this season amid reports of machinery shortages and ongoing farm operations. Officials expect sturdy yields as rye oats and lax crops are also mentioned, with dates and exact figures unclear due to garbled text.
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Russia
Moscow
Tunis
Alain Suentiere
Norio
Fever Fights for Crown Prince Michael in diphtheria siege
Princess Helen tended Crown Prince Michael as he battles diphtheria. A nurse administered an anti-toxin to protect the boy, whose fever fell from 104 to 101.3. The royal couple’s hope and public interest surged as doctors monitor the crisis in the palace.
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Buckharras
Humania
Helen
S Michael
Hee
Jossner
Michael
Carob Sud bin
Sar Newa
Bos
Ete
Hern
Soldier Rushed to Fort Hospital in Kelly Planes
Private John I. Black of Troop F Earth cavalry departed to be in favorable condition at Station Kor ninat Bart Sat Houston after an appendicitis operation. Lieut Robinkon piloted the Kelly Licht ambulance plane, taking off Friday afternoon to transfer him from Wort Clark to Fort Sans Jlans ton. The flight to Fort Clark and back took 12 hours and 60 miles, reaching Jandel Dodd field before the patient was moved to the hospital. The operation occurred Friday night.
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John I. Black
Earth Cavalry
Korninat
Bart
Houston
Wort Clark
Kelly Field
Bwv
Robinkon
Kelly
Boura
Ules
Jandel
Dodd Field
Cnemr
Bel Day
Edwards County Rail Line Plan Reported
Five Texas railways sought a connection with the Juke Northern at Camp Woot in Telwaris county. A petition to Hinteffret was tendered, listing participants from Sonora, Rookeprings, Camp Woot, Ceystal City, Carriz Spriegs, and Tealde.
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UVALD
Teres
Camp Woot
Acre Telwaris County
Sonora
Rookeprings
Ceystal City
Carriz Spriegs Aml Tealde
Victim Beaten At Farm Near Pecos Street Hospitalized
A man beaten by ten men Friday was taken to the Robert B Green Hospital for treatment. The incident occurred near 4 North Pecos Street and involved injuries from the assault. Investigators are assessing details and searching for suspects.
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Prin Munoz
North
Pecos
San
Robert B
Reen Hospital
Bermade
Six O Clock Saturday Night Want Ads Deadline
The Big Sunday Light invites want ads with Saturday night deadline. It boasts San Antonio’s largest circulation at over 72 000, promising broad reach. Call Crockett 2400 or visit Broadway at Fifth Street to place an ad.
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Big Sunday Light
San Antonio
Crockett
Broadway
Fifth St
Little Theater Presents Satirical Play at San Pedro
Perene Muloar's sharp satire about a Hungarian actor testing his wife's fidelity was staged Friday night by the San Antonio Thutta theater at the San Pedro playhouse. Melvin Williamson and Betty Scherr led a strong cast. Kay Crews appeared flawed yet bold, with Newb, Joyce Garrett, Seery Kroeger, Agnes Williams among others. The production repeats Saturday night.
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Perene Muloar
Manuerodes Ag
San Pedro Playhouse
San Antonio
Iewlt Cole
Kay Crews
Slama
Pablowlmic
Crewe
Peee
Abs Ustery
Newb
Joyce Garrett
Seery Kroeger
Agnes Willama
Je Nettingn
Kroeger
Doma Jones
Perry Lewin
Soldier's Medal Award Announced for Lelfingwell
The War Department announced the Soldier's Medal for Sergeant Robert B. Leflingwell of Frog, New York, for attempting to extinguish a gun line fire at Virginia Park, Virginia, on January 27, 1931.
Venice Exhausted in Kirkland Trial
Valparaiso reports the Kirkland murder trial of Gary youth with judge Frank Dearmancker presiding. A jury listened as testimony proceeded but was excused after the eighty fourth and final list was called. Proceedings paused until Monday as jurors remained deliberating and the court addressed the defense and state arguments.
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Valparatho
Fis
Virgil Kirkt
Frank Dearmancker
Gary
Arlene Draven
Hla Aweethrart
Lane Receiveman
League Court session portrayed in four part series
A fragmented narrative describes the League Court gathering in Geneva to advise on the Polish German children in Austria’s minority schooling dispute. Judges from Adati to Kellogg are depicted in French and English, with attire, ritual, and tense ceremonial moments as the court convenes in a busy advisory capacity. The piece notes the diverse makeup of judges and the formal process of oath taking and translation during a high profile international proceeding.
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Danube
la Court
Attair
Canire
Adati
Tejon
Altamira
Spain
Adatei
Kellogg
Salynilor
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League
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Po- Teh
Ailesia
Geneva
Kolloze
Gil
Hurst
Firitnin
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Tuimanin
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Rinwera
Canael
Inon
Alek
Aed
Troatworowaky
Hirveek
Audgee
Teagar Court
League of National Work
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