Harcourt recalls a perilous magic act in West Texas
The tale centers on San Antonio illusionist Harcourt during a 19th century stage show in West Texas. After a ring swap fell apart, a wealthy cattleman’s diamond ring was saved by a counterfeit, preventing disaster. A staged cue about spirits led an assistant to misread the moment and risked danger.
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Ang- Bloian
Chenwrul
West ‘Texag
Chamber of Commerce
Tian
Harsuart
Harcourt the Magician and a Glimpse of Tricks
A vintage piece recounts magician Harcourt with a water bowl illusion that misfired when an assistant panicked. Harcourt, a craftsman painter and 20 year magic veteran, built devices in his North Flores Street shop. It notes duties of landlords and odd tenant practices amid a garbled aside about municipal progress and a communist salute.
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Harcourt
Anita
North Flores Street
Remembers GE Heroes in San Antonio Memorial Day Observances
San Antonio honors war dead with a downtown parade led by city and county officials. Veterans from Indian Wars to World War II march past Civil War veterans and Allied groups. Memorial ceremonies at National Cemetery feature addresses by Asph. Ray Marshall and Maj. Ora E. Cohee, with Navy services later on the San Antonio River.
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San Antonio
Natorval
Avene X
Houston Street
Soledad Street
Soledad
Commerce Street
Commerce
National Cemetery
United War Veterans’ Council
Asph. Ray Marshall
American Legion
Maj
Ora E. Cohee
Sam Houston Cing. Ele
J.M. Todd
U. S.W
United Spanish War Veterans
Harry M. Warebach
Navy
San Antonio Loan and Frush Company
Memorial Day Observances Across Nation Remembrance Follows War
Memorial Day honors memory of fallen soldiers with pageants and parades from coast to coast. Veterans from Civil War to World War II led ceremonies in New York, Arlington, Philadelphia, and abroad while President Roosevelt skipped the capital event due to rain.
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United States
Timothy J.overden
Manhattan
New York Borough
Roosevelt
Arlington Matorial Cemetery
Hardin, Mont
Custer National Cemetery
George A. Custer
Little Big Horn
Sebeh Nerestan
Hern
Armenia
Philadelphia
New York
Navy
Badger
Qld” Glory
American Legion
New ‘York Harbor
Dom J. Pershing
A. BE. RF
France
Amerina
Bandits Rob Man Then Beat Victim on San Antonio Streets
Early Thursday morning two holdup men stopped F. J. Chappelle at West Poplar Street and San Pedro Avenue, snatching keys and grabbing his head with a heavy weapon. Hours earlier in the 400 block of Matamoros Street, Herbert Stoeltje, a hospital employee, was relieved of a small amount of money during another robbery.
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San Antonio
F. J. Chappelle
Poplar Street
Ab Marshall Treet
San Pedro Avenue
Chappelle
Tn Anothek
Mate~moras Street
Herbert Stoeltje
Cunningham Denied New Trial Motion in Disbarment Case
The San Antonio attorney Jonn H Cunningham had his motion for a new trial denied by Judge Frederick Stevens in the Seventy third District Court. Cunningham, along with D Ronner former CNB president, and June B Morrow, is serving a two year penitentiary term at El Reno for bank conspiracy and embezzlement.
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Cunningham
Jonn H. Cunningham
San Antonio
Lsuet
Seventy-third
Frederick Stevens
2. D. Ronner
Commercial National Bank
June B. Morrow
al el Reno
Kiwanis Club to Discuss Convention Relaxation Meeting
Kiwanis in San Antonio announces a weekly meeting at Gunter Hotel Pan American room on Friday noon. The session will cover the recent international convention and plans for a relaxation meeting.
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Kiwanis Club
Myela
San Antonio
Kiwanis Dut
Gunter Handl
Supreme Court shifts stance as workers demand wage controls
In Mollywood on May 19 a reactive crowd debates NRA effects then the Supreme Court signals a freer approach. The piece notes workers pushing for maintained wages, adjusted competitions, and labor reform, while markets react with a six point drop. The tone lampooning public mood reflects a chaotic post decision scene.
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Mollywood
NRA
Supreme Court
P. S
Memorial Day Honors From France to Belgium Stresses Allied Bonds
President Ransevelt sent a message to King Leopold praising Belgian troops who fell in World War I. Belgian King Leopold II replied, honoring American sacrifice in Flanders and expressing mutual wishes for prosperity. Buglers in France marked graves of 28,500 U S war dead as Pershing attended the ceremony.
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America
Belgium
Washington
D. C
Ransevelt
Leopold
Flanders Fields
PARIB
France
United States
John J. Pershing
Palmer Murder Case Near Jury
EDINBURG on May 10 the trial of ex convict Richard A. Palmer for the murder of Percy A. ins reached a near verdict as the jury began deliberations after the defense unexpectedly rested without calling any witnesses.
Comrades Over There Poem Mixed With Recipes and Court News
A wartime poem by Edwin Markham praising fallen comrades sits beside a jumble of kitchen recipes and a court report. The item blends lines about America answering the call to die with culinary instructions for dishes like coffee snow pudding and custard sauce, then transitions to a mistrial in a lottery case and theft charges filed against Fred Gohmert. Names and places include Edwin Markham, Sheriff West, Judge Matthews, and R G Jennett.
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Gustard
Albeen W. West Jr
Charles J. Matthews
Bar van Drury
Lesning
Midge Matthews
van Daisy
Monsignor Geehan Named by Pope Pius XI
The Rev Patrick J Geehan chancellor of the San Antonio archdiocese was named a monsignor by Pope Pius XI. The honor marks the 20th anniversary of his ordination. He studied in Ireland and Rome and has taught at St Johns Seminary since 1915 and served as chancellor since January 1913. He plans a European tour later this year, leaving in June for Rome.
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Patrick J. Geehan
San Antonio
Geehan Willmat
Pius XI
Dishop
A. J. Drossaerts
Rome
Ireland
Rene
St. John's Lateran
Vatican City
St. Jonn’s Seminary
Paprasry
Geehan
Lovelorn by Beatrice Fatreax Dear Miss Fairfax
A reader writes in distress about marital strain after a long hospital stay and a husband who no longer loves her. She questions whether a mother should leave home to protect her children and notes the difficulty of securing child maintenance and a stable home.
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Beatrice Fatreax
Miss Fairfax
Roosevelt to discuss The Family Budget on radio program
Postmaster general's assistant cautions listeners about savings through the U S War bond plan and baby bonds sold at the local post office. Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt will speak at 3145 p m over WOAL and RISA on The Family Budget. Mayor Quin shows off new auto purchases as city updates continue. A school tour from Houston to San Antonio will visit the Katy depot, city hall, Alamo and other sites with lunch at Brackenridge High.
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Dan Quilt
Clenberzer
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Woal
Risa
Roosevelt
Houston
San Antonio
Hastings
Ivins
Alamo
Missions
San Fermando Cathedral
Governor’s Palace
Buckhorn Curia
Brackenridge Park
Brackenridge ‘High School
OL 1
Scott
E.W. Staph
Counci
Bexar County to Raise Tax Rate for Public Funds
Bexar County plans a tax rate increase from U6 to 14 cents per $100 assessed value to fund a permanent improvement fund. Funds will support jail and courthouse upgrades, the San Jose mission, and the county farm, with assessed valuations around $160.6 million, down from prior years. The general fund budget may rise by $60,000 to meet growing demands including rural seed, library support, tuberculosis care, and juvenile services. Taxpayers may face reassessments at the maximum to meet the needs when the equalization board meets in June.
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Bexar County
Dudge
Ie County
Bexar County School
Joske Memorial Home
Hexar County
Jone
Degree Club to Hear Judge Robertson at St Marys
The Degree Club of St Marys University will host Judge Robertson as guest speaker Thursday at 7 30 p m during its annual installation at the Gunter hotel. Rev Alfred Habe president of the university will also address the club. Sixteen new members will be initiated, including Eric Arnaud Tom Jackson Beverly Myers and others from the 1996 and 1944 classes with entertainment by violinist Liang Rahen and pianist Goldye Hollander.
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Sage Perry
Robertson
Tnuwsday
St. Mary's University
Annie Inithablon Banguck
Gunter Hotel
Alfred
Habe
Tilsday
Eric Arnaud
Tom Jackson
Beverly Myers
Gourand Rothe
Joseph Hatiner
Harry Hersley
John Baker
Murray Winn
Olivia Bisek
Ruth Delemater
Ruby Gitson
Wil-lie V. Smith
Sidney Wedermann
Leola Martine
Jenning Prax Zer
Howard LeBarron
Liang Rahen
Mise Goldye Hollander
Bridge Traps Boy in Boat on Creek
Firemen were called Wednesday to free a boat trapped under a Pasadena street bridge on Martinez Creek. The boat carrying one year old passenger David Lemly became wedged beneath the structure. Fire Captain LV Fore and Pumper Company No. 17 tried to lift the boat and cut flooring ties. after efforts the boat refloated free.
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Bo Ke
David Lemly
Santa Manita
Lottery Tickets Seized in Raid at 405 Wedges Street
Deputies Houston Minor and J H Moller seized lottery tickets from an incense filled room at 405 Wedges Street in a raid Wednesday evening. Five men were arrested. Mas Taylor of 405 Hedges Street was charged in Bat Corrigan's court with gaming. Additional charges were expected to be filed against the others.
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Beioure
Wedges Street
Houston Minor
J. H. Moller
Mas Taylor
Hedges Street
Pasture Permit Sought From City For Woodlawn Area
Tibbits petitions the city requesting a pasture permit for a Woodlawn area tract plagued by stray cattle and horses. He seeks authorization to pasture stock after fencing, as residents plan to fence the property. Commissioners refer the matter to City Attorney T. J. Cobbs for action.
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E.R. Asabets
Aly Nicts
Woodlawn
Donaldson
Tibbits
T. J. Cobbs
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Akis
Macaily
B.A. Nawinjo
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Theadidaucia Casein
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Pwa Morel
Edwin Markham
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Ent
Geehan Naned
C. I. Quin
Paul Steller
Judge Robertson
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