Uncle Ben Sharpens Battle Over New York World’s Fair
In a chatty exchange set around a Brooklyn exchange, Joe Turp recounts Uncle Ben’s clash with a San Francisco visitor over the World’s Fair. The rival boasted of Boston or SF plans while Uncle Ben argued for New York. A drunken altercation ended with a black eye for Ben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi. Doe
Brooklyn
Wien
Ethel
Ben
Ethél
Joe
Aili
Ste ‘Srs
San Francisco
Min
Bern
New York
Sar
Rob
San Prancisco
Tom San Prancisco
Hig
Ben Sea Head
Riel
Dames
Sant Francisco
Hen
Joe Do
Iseane
Ethel Aesthis
Alriner
Joe Turp
Suppressed Chapter of 7 Pillars Bared in London
May 23 report reveals the suppressed chapter of Col I B Law rence's Seven Pillars of Wisdom. It quotes Lawrence confessing regret over Arab revolt ties with British policy and saying he refused honors after the war. He later joined a royal air force unit and died in 1955 in a Tunisian cycling accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
B. Lawrence
Wisdown
Lawrence
Turkey
Aras
Mike Tyself
Jong
Suet Stud
Toyal Afr
Tunlor
Usury Bill To Curb High Interest Rates
A Texas bill to criminalize lending above 19 percent interest was revived from oblivion in Austin on May 23. Senator Joe Hut sought a minority report after the bill was killed in committee, gaining one favorable vote, leaving passage uncertain. The measure would impose prison terms on lenders charging more than the constitutional 19 percent limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
cIe
Moe
WML Hs
Joe Hut
Henderson
Ama
Clothing Stolen From Parked Auto and Hotel Theft Reported
Police report two thefts from public premises. A bag and clothing were taken from a car near the court, while Mrs. Dora Banks of the Columbia hotel reported items stolen from her room. Treasury data show May receipts and expenditures figures with shifts from prior dates and noted emergency spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Mildred’ Watson
Armour Piice
Nowre
Dora Banks
Columbia Hotel
Huth Controversy Reaches Attorney General In Austin
Papers related to Albert Huth’s resignation dispute were at Austin Tuesday as Gerald Mann weighed whether the tax assessor and collector post is vacant. Commissioners ordered a writ to test if Huth could withdraw his resignation after tendering it, with assistant DAs and the opposing faction led by John Huth and Carl Wright Johnson presenting arguments.
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Albert
Gerald Mann
Austin
Dée
Gener
Albert Huth
John
Carl Wright Johnson
Prison Board selects leaders after Austin conference
Members of the Texas prison board met with Governor W Tee O Daniel in Austin and elected Dr F Ineister of Houston as chairman. Joseph Wealdon of Mouston was succeeded as chair, with Denver Chesnut of Kenedy as vice chairman and Mrs G A Teagte of Houston named secretary.
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Prison Board
O’daniel
Austin
Cexas Prison Board
W. Tee O'Daniel
F. Ineister
Houston
Gisley
Joseph Wealden
Mouston
Denver Chesnut
Kenedy
Og, A. Y Teagte
Nude swimmers halted by deputy on river near Highway 64
A midnight river swim gathering was interrupted by Deputy Sorhit Jack Brataing who lectured participants on conduct. Several neighbors reported confrontations as two women left the scene. no arrests were noted.
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Bat Anlotio
Highway 64
Tiesdey
Sorhit Jack Brataing
Blaislig
Geanean Hompininis Af
Ardenea the bin
Viol Ung
Awards Given By Scouts Across District Courts of Honor
Scouts from multiple troops received high honors at district courts of honor. Awards include eagle badges, life memberships, palms, and many merit badges with names such as Joe Lucas, Dan Kennedy, Bill Merkel, and G. W. McLendon among others from Troops 44, 7, 30, 19, 34, 50, 55, and more. District summaries list additional recipients including Henry Greenville, Jimmy Fant, and Albert Burnett. ceremonies host district chairs and officials.
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Boy Beouts
Eagle Acant
William Merkel
Trop
Ife Weant
G. W. Me Lendon
Felix Magers
Jerome Storm
Troon
Monard Halt
Wid Pal Warner
Olny Wows
Wtadce Roymoml Gerbnrdt Ix Dieteich No. T Court of Honor Ehateman
Ey Alergon
diaLelet Commlanlancy
Boy Scout
Henry Greenville
Aulyer
Jimmy Fant
Jimmy Mack
Albert Burnett
John Brand
Blanne Brand
Albert’ Myers
John Lee
Mickey “Ridden
Wiliiny McCatee
Raymond Connour
Harry A. Richmond
Engie Coat
Jonny Geortly
Gerke Daina
Trom
George P. Burneit Jr
Ry. J. Hawetlelsch
Tracy
Jarald Morea
Novell W
Yates Jr
Sineacoit
Charien Hanarn
Pau A. Felekta
Distriet
Court of Hana
Hala
Digirint
Court of Honor
Chilrmay
Wedel Moor
Dintriet
Ony Ayr
Markis
Billy Soent- Hing
Douglas von Raven
Ronp
John Weary
Ponty AteQer
Jack Tinks
Ron Waller
Buy Wahrmund
Ant Thy Whirr
Tromn AR
Afar Anu
Menry Ain
Ant Frank Leevans
Matrick Eomiaiasianar
Produce Market Firat Arrival of Okl Mony Bastish Pris
Market notes on Oklahoma City arrivals and midweek price trends for fruits vegetables and dairy. Idaho lettuce cherries Texas onions and California oranges appear with varied bidding. berries greens potatoes and seasonals show mixed movement as buyers pick bargains.
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Oklahoma
Abel
Petees
California
Commlanton
Idaho
Central America
Benna
Texas
Coast youths speed craze joltsLos Angeles
May 23 report describes speed obsessed youths hiring a deputy city attorney Stacey Jewell to stage high speed trials. They allegedly modified cars to reach 100 miles per hour on West Los Angeles streets, posted “road closed” signs with red lanterns and Lookout watchers to warn approaching police.
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Los Angeles
Elty
Stacey Jewell
Jewell
Rand
Theft charge bounds man with $1500 bond
A 29 year old man, Stiven, was arraigned before Federal Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart on a theft charge. Bond was set at $1500. The FBI alleged a stolen can of paint from a Missouri parcel box car was involved. Address listed as 212 South Concho Street.
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Duwn Stiven
South Concho Street
Paul A. Lockhart
Lyell
Assis
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Missouri
Youth Treatment Incident at West Central Street
Youths treated after drunken altercation on West Pennminwee street near 1020 block El Paso stretch. Jos Rangel 16 of 912 Fegos steel and Frank Contreras 14 Speed street received medical care at Robert H. Green National after a beer bottle strike to the head.
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Blashey
Te Neek
Ceinminwee Street
Jos Rangel
Fegos Steel
Robert H. Creen iNoanlal
Frank Contreras
el Paso
Strech
New Deal Panic in 1940 Convention Struggle
Representative Mason charges Vice President Garner and Postmaster General Farley plotting to encircle the 1940 Democratic convention and secure pledged delegates. He says Farley and Garner want to control the nomination and that new deal leaders fear their plan. Mason notes Farley and Garner previously backed the party slate and threats loom over nominations.
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Washington
Mason
Tulnois
Garner
Parley
Garher
New Deal
Jim Farley
Ins Buen
Agai
Panto Strien
Farrey
PF. Dbd. R
Purley-Garney
Best Speaker at T M I Honored for Debate Victory
George Kampmann was named best speaker at the Texas Military academy after the annual junior debate at chapel exercises. The topic was whether manufacturing and sale of pistols should be prohibited except for official purposes. Kampmann spoke on the negative side with George Gillesgle. other participants included Jack Tirkinned and Bradford Allen.
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T.M.I
George Kampmann
Texas Military Academy
Kampmann
Navy
Kampmanh
George Gillesgle
Jack
Master Magician to Entertain Lions Club
Frank Drobitn and Kelly tei will perform tricks before the San Antonio Lions Club members at the Gusler hotel Wednesday noon. A. Waterstedt also serves as chairman.
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Frank Drobitn
Kelly Tei
Menbers
San Antonio Lions' Club
Gusler Hotel
A. Waterstesdt
Wlso
Why
Texas cattle outlook amid improving range conditions
Report from Texig Livestock and agricultural economists notes improving range in South Texas over the past fortnight with cattle lots and ranches showing better-than-recent conditions. Forecasts predict lower slaughter in 1938, consumer demand holds, and drought risk remains a factor as May 1 conditions across Texas and California show rainfall shortfalls.
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South Texas
Traylor
Naleaman
Texig
Monany
Pulturrlas
Alice
Rohstowi
Traylay
Richard King
Irea of Agricultural Economics
Drouth
Texas
California
School Board Meeting Sets Calendar and Salaries
The San Antonio school board meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday to set the 1999-40 school year calendar. Two teachers seek salary adjustments of 248.65 and 139.02, affecting the last semester. Officials may approve back tax refunds under a state statute and instruct the tax commission regarding penalties.
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San Antonio
Bord
Marcella Gerschsheimer
Eleanor Wetz
M. J. Boyle
Military Police Inspection Set for Wie Thirty-sixth Company
Military police inspection of the Wie Thirty-sixth company of the Texas national guard will be held at 7:29 p.m. on Wednesday at the special troops armory located at Dalby and Richmond streets. Regular army Instructor May Herold L. Egan will conduct the inspection. The newly organized company includes 50 men led by Capt. Rhodes and Leal, with Armin P. Pack as captain. Rhodes has served in the Texas national guard since 1929.
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Military Police Company
Wie
San Antonio
Sudeel Quatt
Tse
Dalby
Richmond
May Herold L. Egan
Jackbs
Rhodes
Leal
Armin P
Texas National Guard
Poetry Week Set by Mayor Quin
Poetry Week is announced by Mayor G. K Quin for the period ending May 27. The Pioneer Memorial Hall hosts a program this Saturday in cooperation with the Pioneers Association to celebrate the event and promote poetry appreciation in the community.
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Quin
G. K Quin Tilesany
Pionrer Memorial Hall
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