Notable dancers name dropped by George McManus
George McManus recalls Joe Frisco as one of the most enduring figures in public life and notes his impact on comedians. The cartoonist references Frisco’s Derby and vaudeville fame, pointing to his influence on other performers like George Jessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Frisco
George McManus
Dave
Antonio
Begly Hills
eManus
Frisco
Alugh
Tor
George Jessel
Westward Tales of Min and Mnay Moguls in Brief
A muddled reminiscence piece recounts singer West, Young Min, and a terse contract tale about a $80,000 tract sale. It mentions Jesse Frisco praising a $100,000 holdout, Winsor McCay’s allegorical moons, and idle chatter among Day, Pullman cars, and L. C. Sprague about railway routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Min
Aly Ecrerin
Jesse
Frisco
Pullman car naming and a San Antonio light debut described
The narrative recalls Pullman car naming patterns shifting from forts and heroes to Native American tribe names amid a railway executive gathering, plus a San Antonio electric light display unveiled March 3 by the local light company. It mentions figures like Jack Hearne and Dr. Condor connections, a ransom case, and school ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
Ighter
Murifl
Seawalls
Torlane
Pillein
Olobel
San Antonio
the Light Company
Commerce Street
Ughl
Jack Hearels
Play Postponed for Envisioned Boncod and Sam Production
A planned Thursday performance titled Boncod and Sam at a local high school was postponed. Director Bieene Mars of the Hivyer kids ib cited an unspecified delay and new dates will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Boncod
Bieene Mars
Hivyer Kids Ib
Waa
Bien
Iplay
Moe Planned by Board for Review of Antonia Event
In a scheduled public session, the committee will review plans for a Saturday evening function at the city venue. Officials aim to clarify arrangements and address community questions regarding the event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.A
Antonia
W. B
Elena
Rehearing Denied in Olmos Dam Contract Suit
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals denied the rehearing in the suit by McKeagle Construction against the City of San Antonio over Olmos dam contract payments. The case, tried in Corpus Christi, sought 104000 for breach. city won on verdict, then the appellate court reversed to allow jury review of sufficient evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
McKeagle Construcetion Company
Olmos Dam
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Wedmenday
Corpus Christi
Ilegal
Court of Appeals
Night Flight From Dallas Planned
Capt. GB Giffin commander of the Eighty-eighth Observation Squadron plans six observation planes to fly from Hensley field Dallas for a cross country flight back to San Antonio. A similar flight Tuesday was led by Det. J. F. Guillakt with Lieutenants L. P. Turner J. W. Campbell H. G Denison J. M. McGartuex and R. J. Henney following the other planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GB Giffin
Eighty-eighth
Hensley Field
Dallas
Sa Antonio
Deut
J. F. Guillakt
L. P. Turner
J. W. Campbell
H. G Denison
J. M. McGartuex
R. J. Henney
Hausser Launches Active Campaign in Milam Building
Sheriff Albert Hausser opened campaign headquarters in the Milam building at 817 El Paso Street as the first Bexar county candidate to begin active competition for the Democratic nomination. Mrs Hausser will run the Milam site and provide free packing space for campaign workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam Building
el Para
Albert Hausser
Bexar County
Herusser
Milam
Two South San Antonio Boys Confess to Burglary
Two 14 year old boys were turned over to county probation officer Edward Mahrico by Deputy Sheriff William Newshafer after confessing to burglary and thefts. They admitted to breaking into a house and stealing two watches, plus stealing bicycles and other items from stores in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South San Antonio
Edward Mahrico
Sherif William Newshaifer
Houst
School Cafeterias Robbed of Candy
Public school cafeterias were raided Tuesday night with candy and ice cream stolen. At Collins Garden school candy valued at $10 disappeared, and Crockett school at 2800 West Commerce Avenue lost candy and ice cream along with a radio. The burglaries occurred in the district and are under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Garden School
Crockett School
West Commerce
Get Diplomas at Blessed Sacrament
Blessed Sacrament high school graduates are to receive diplomas at a commencement exercise in the San Pedro play house on Thursday. Names listed include Misses Tailinn Condel, Dorothy Guffin, Frans Baxle, Pent Hess, Dowty Fishback, and Angeline Kopocky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alx
San Pedro
Misses Tailinn Condel
Dorothy Guffin
Frans Baxle
Hess
Dowty Fishback
Angeline iKopocky
Brooks Schedule on Flying Changes at Brooks Meld
Daily schedule changes at Brooks Meld affect aging assignment and observation shifts. For the remainder of the term ending June 30, hours run from 7 am in the ball area and from 1 to 2 30 pm with 1600 additional hours allotted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Loyal Legion Reports Survey Progress at Meeting
The Loyal Legion will report on survey progress of the Aarvey project and repair work. The update will be given at a meeting of the business relations committee of the level at Enn Meren at 2 pm Friday, per Paring Whaley, manager of Lie enamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Legion
Loyal Temion
Sheelly
Ennmeren
Negro Who Acted as Own Attorney Is Found Guilty
Connie Green, a Black man who defended himself, was found guilty by a Ninety Fourth District Court jury for robbing Robert Merriweather on April 15. Green claimed Merriweather lost money and a watch in a craps game, while Merriweather testified Green held up and robbed him of $4.75 and a watch with a knife at hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Green
Stats Penitantiary
Green
Robert Merriweather
Pavey Alley
Merriweather
Hog Breeders May Organize Campaign In Texas
A campaign to organize 124 hog breeders in South and Southwest Texas began with a meeting of about 25 breeders at the chamber of commerce assembly room. Elected to the organization committee were J. F P Giles M Raoch W J Kothmann M W Carlton W S Dickerson and Fred W Mally with Netswanger presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Chamber of Commerce ‘Assembly
B. Netswanger
Chamber
J. F P. Giles
M. Raoch Company
Catarina
W. J. Kothmann
M. W Carlton
Voca- Wen
Yourum
W. &.Dickerson
Neticultural Committee
Fred W. Mally
Bexar County Itorm
Mexican Business Men's Assn to Honor Official Arredondo
A farewell banquet for P. J. Arredondo, longtime treasurer of the Mexican Business Men's Association, will be held Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock at El Fenix on Santa Rosa Street. Arredondo, moving to Celero, will receive a medal in recognition of his service. Wednesday night also includes ladies' night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hower
P. J. Arredondo
Santa Rosa Street
Cyero
Miller to direct annual two day rodeo at Cotitla
Zack Miller a noted rodeo promoter will direct the two day event on July 2 and 4 in Cotitla. The American Legion post sponsors the rodeo and a barbecue will be served after a noon street parade on July 4. Dudley Storey and Jack Mausberger promote and provide the stock for the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zack
Katy Veteran Dies at Denison Texas
Orin Buchanan Morse aged 75 who served 32 years with Missouri Kansas Tears abroad died in Denison Texas on May 24. A Bath New Brunswick native and long resident of Torys San Antonio and Bath, he is survived by his widow Rose Cooke Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Denison
Tex
Orin Buchanan Morse
Morse
Bath
Torys
San Antonio
Rose Cooke Morse
Canvass Planned for Hot Wells Sewer System
A canvass of all residents in the Hot Wells district will be made to determine whether survey coverage is desired. Officers of the Hot Improvement League report the move. A preliminary survey will be conducted by a San Antonio engineering firm to estimate sewer installation costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urey
Hot Provement League
San Antonio
Youth Winner of Tarleton Medal Named
Walter Glenny, son of Mr and Mrs G J Olney of 14 West Harding Boulevard, received a gold medal as the best drilled soldier of Vidette company in the John Tarleton Agricultural College cadet corps. Announcement stated his graduation from Track onridge Senior School in 1990.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Glenny
G. J. Olney
West Harding Boulevard
John Tarleton Agricultural College
Wernerday
Glennny
Tron Trackonridge
Mock OCR headline about globes and a thief
A garbled report describes a Black person caught with globes during a chase. Detective W T Milshell is noted, with references to a sack and street names, but most details are unclear and fragmented.
Court Rules on Widows Claim in Pedro Sanchez Death Case
Four women claimed to be Pedro Sanchez’s widow after he died on May 1 1826 from injuries while working on the Olmos dam. The Texas Employers Insurance Company faced a ruling by the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals, which held that among cohabiting claimants the one who lived with him and supported him for four years before his death takes precedence over those who were not in that four year period. The award had gone to Florentino Snoches, who had cohabited with Sanchez and cared for him for four years prior to his death. Rebecca Rodrigues appealed on behalf of her infant daughter Fonanza Gauched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedro Sanchez
Olmos
Industrial Accident Board
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Juaha Reyes
Francisca Mendoza Sanchez
Florenniy Snoches
Rebecca Rodrigues
Fonanza Gauched
Texas Employes Insurance Company
Negro Own Lawyer When Trial Starts for Stealing Auto
James Dixon alias Teddy Back, a Negro of 518 South Waters Street, stood trial in Ninety fourth District Court on a November 29 1931 theft of an automobile from W F Leslie of 583 Meerschldt Street. Dixon acted as his own attorney and excused jurors with potential conflicts. Detective Lee Grisshots testified the defendant admitted the theft and led to the stripped car’s recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dixon
Teddy Back
South Waters Street
Ninety-fourth District
W. FP. Leslie
Meerscheldt Street
Dixon
Durar
Jtty
Lee Grisshots
Railroad Credit Corporation may be 30000000 short this year
WASHINGTON May Buckland president of the Railroad Credit Corporation told the Interstate Commerce Commission that his organization may be thirty million dollars short of needed funds to meet railroads' financial needs this year. He cited increases in freight rates and asked to lay money for railroads to meet interest charges, as authorized by the commission, before a group of examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
G. Buckland
Railroad Credit Corporation
Interstate Commeree Commission
Buucklpnd
Patman Seeks House Vote On Bonus Plan
Washington May 2 Representative Patman Democrat of Texas pushes a petition to force a House vote on a 2 009 000 900 bonus issue. He needs a portion of the 145 signatures to trigger a session vote on June 13 to decide whether the plan should be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Patman
Texas
New York Curb Exchange suspends member Samuel Campbell
The New York Curb Exchange suspended Samuel Campbell from regular membership today after he failed to meet engagements. Campbell, a private trader, had been admitted to the exchange in 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Curb Exchange
Samuel Campbell
Jim
Campbell
Exchange
Board Agrees on Economies for San Antonio School Budget
The San Antonio school board reached a final agreement on economies expected to save over $130,000 next year. A planned salary cut could save about $500,000, with other smaller items adding $6,000 to $8,000. About 50 items were approved, including a $30,000 cut in general maintenance and $18,000 by transferring supervisors to classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Pulme
Wee
Roger Stokes
Gury
Three youths charged with assault on ten year old boy
Three youths aged 17 and 14 charged with aggravated assault on 10 year old Jimmy Snodgraes of 825 Essex silvet. In county court at Inn No 1 Wednesday Howard Mann Rayd Darel and Harry Carmehan of Peck Avenue addresses allegedly abducted the boy in a car claiming to be the Lindbergh baby murderers and threatened to take him for a ride. Jimmy was pushed from a moving car and seriously injured while receiving medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Snodgraes
Essex Silvet
Inn No. 1
Howard Mann
Peck Avenue
Rayd Darel
Harry Carmehan
Artura Martingz
Ptytorney
Offine
Tire
Two Day Poppy Sale to Aid War Vets
A two day poppy campaign will be conducted Friday and Saturday by Sam Houston post No. 75 Veterans of Foreign Wars for relief of distressed veterans and their families and the maintenance of orphans and widows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Houston Post No. 75
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Woman Wins $500 Judgment Against Store
Mrs J W Brasil of Bel Rio wins a $500 judgment from the B U Kross company after a civil appeals court affirms the verdict. The case centered on an incident at a city store where an accused shopper was confronted by the manager and claimed an assault occurred. The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals upheld the jury award, stating the manager did assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Brasil
Bel Rio
B. U. Kross
Atare
Int City
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
H Ler
Uye
Police arrest two in Monterey street slugging case
Police arrested a man and a woman in a slugging incident on Monterey Street Tuesday night in which H. B. Seynolds was robbed of $4 after being assaulted. Four others were questioned as potential witnesses. Separately, E. O. McClain, 65, of 100 North Flores Street, was beaten by three youths on Woodlawn Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Seynolds
Monterey Street
McClain
North Flores Street
Woodlawn
Texas Military Institute to award diplomas at ceremony
Diplomas will be presented to ag graduates of Texas Military Institute at 8 p.m. Wednesday at San Petra playhouse by W. W. Bur Durant, president of the school. The event includes alumni cup award for valor airship and athletic ability and a bronze medal for the best pal ric rss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Military Institute
San Petra Playhouse
W. W. Bondurant
Charge Filed in Dog Theft Case
Vielar Joe Tharpe of Lisno Texas is charged by complaint in Justice of the Peace John F Omon s court with theft of a dog worth fifty dollars. The complaint sworn by Mrs Vern Lewis 102 Edmonds Street alleges the brindle bull dog with white face clipped ears was stolen on May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vielar
Joe" Tharpe
Lisno
Texas
Justice of the Peace
Johu F. Omon
Vern Lewis
Edmonds Street
State Hospital to Graduate Nurses
The San Antonio state Hospital will hold commencement exercises at 8 pm Thursday in the hospital auditorium for Jeradinale nurses. Rev. D. D. Greer pastor of Highland Park Presbyterian church will deliver the commencement address. Diplomas will be presented by Claude D. Teer, chairman of the board of control of the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Stiate Hospital
Audidariua
Jeradinale Nurene
Tac
D. D. Greer
Highland Park Presbyterian Church
Clade D. Teer
Youth Arrested for Theft Near San Pedro and Laurel
An unidentified youth was caught stealing gasoline and oil near San Pedro Avenue and Laurel Scree. He obtained a can of oil and a gallon of gasoline from a parked vehicle on the scene before being arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awb
Nonk
San Pedro Avenue
Laurel
Thieves Take Medical Kits Across City
Police report multiple thefts of medical kits and personal items from cars and homes around the city. Victims include Dr. Ivy Stansel at 906 Medical Arts, J De Cochran at 2017 West Sumit Avenue, and others such as H Bmrth, Davis, Daley, and Mrs Addie Grissom, with items ranging from medical kits to clothing and tools stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polles
Ivy Stansel
Medical Arts
Cochran
West Sumit Avenue
Pokier
H. Bmrth
Aulsache Street
A. Davis
Monterey Street
Fish
HH. Daley
Robert H. Green Hospital
Grace Ramsey
Jackson Sleet
LaChappelle
Addie Grissom
Buckinghaw) Avenue
Wie
Hill Parling
Bure
Net Street
Brown Named Ancillary Receiver for Mid West Utilities
Clinton G Brown was appointed ancillary receiver for San Antonio operations of Mid West Utilities Company. Federal Judge R J McMinn signed the order on Wednesday, sanctioning the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Brown
Asm
Chicsco
Clinton G. Brown
San Antonio
Mid-West Utilities Company
R. J. McMiikin
Beverly Wills and Senate Showdowns Amid Turmoil
Beverly Wills of Calit notes May 2 events as the Senate meets after a split session. Political parties spar, trading blame and promises as leaders face tough questions and public scrutiny.
Furlong Gage From Auto Trip to Mexico
Willi H. Furlong, San Antonio Chamber of Commerce highway manager, reports a rough year on the San Antonio to Mexico City route. He warns drivers about narrow shoulders and hair-raising drops, notes widening work likely by next June, and mentions the rainy season beginning with warning against slipping on slick surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Willi H. Furlong
San Antonia
Furlong
Hughway
Man Who Claims to Be Princess' Son Held for Hearing
A man in Philadelphia identified as William G C Van Twiss and claiming to be the son of a British princess was arrested on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. He faced a hearing next Wednesday after complaints from Canadian and British firms. He allegedly posed as a nephew of an Australian director and borrowed £5 from an oil company manager, who later learned the director had no such connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Four Are Given Treatment at County Hospital
Alvin Hirsen, 14, of 699 Montana Street, was struck on the chin while playing baseball and treated at Robert B. Green hospital. Peggy Bord, 21, of 407 Matamnoras slree, was struck on the nose by a man she named and taken to the hospital. Rob Johnson, W, at 137 Santo Monica street, was working as an oil well when a heavy freight dropped on his foot and he was hospitalized. Soledad Paloma, years old, of 114 Big Foot street, Wodntstiay, died from tetanus developed from a food wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Hirsen
Montana Street
Robert B. Green Hospital
Peggy Bord
Matamnoras Slree
Rob Johnson
Santo Monica Street
Soledad Paloma
Big Foot Street
Wodntstiay
Dollar Weakens to New Low in France
Paris on May 25 reports the dollar dipping to a low around 26 926 francs after a prior quote near 25 975. Dealers cited uncertain budget and financial policy as the primary driver, with weak demand from importers and some buying by cautious holders amid unsettled euro financial conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rarigeesa
Canopians to Host Wild West Dance Night
Canopus club members announce a Wild West dance on Friday night at Pape’s Pavilion on the Wet Miore trend. The event, titled a 30 a'nine' party, will feature the regular Friday program and is promoted as an upcoming club activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canopians
Canopus Club
Lawyer Admitted to Federal Court in Texas
JM Wilson a San Antonio attorney was admitted to practice before the United States District Court in Texas as recommended by S. I. Tronk. A diamond ring valued at a recovery event was noted, with details of a late Wednesday incident and related names unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jm, Wilson
San Antonio
Wertov
Texas
United States District
Chylge Te
McMillath Tueaday
S. I. Tronks
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Plaza
Jeff Davis
cManus
Winsor McCay
Time of
McManus
Day
McCay
Rice Burke
L. C. Sprague
Washington, D
Missouri
Eomitharsk
Vogt
Flent Smether
Hn F. Condor
Finda
Aisle
Mavul,pe
Trormant
N.Y
Eddie
Pigtaits
Cratonn Park
Condan
Hausser
Blessed Sacrament
Tarleton
Winkelt
W.T. Milshell
Railroad Credit Corporation Short
N.Y. Curb Exchange
Baby Llama Zoo
Llama
Tonio Zoological Society
William Sundey
Lama
Randolph Hearst
Soatthlto Bet
Beverly Wills
Calit
Nicholas Nuncray Buller
Senate
Sammichtated
Uthey
Capone
Mexico
France
Carey
Iit Vance-incksom Cine
Wwe
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