Appraisal Sought for City Fire Station Purchase
Commissioner Wright announced Monday plans to initiate an appraisal to determine a fair price for the central fire station property. He will seek mayoral involvement after Mayor Chambers returns from Lane to appoint an appraiser and select a third party. The dispute centers on building price versus depreciation and land value, with Wright citing $210 for the building, $125 for the 1914 valuation, and $318 for the land.
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Central Fire
Jrifice
Wright
Raisa
CG. M. Chambers Torsday
Llane
Negro Accused of Stealing Trolley Tokens
Reed Patterson, a Black man of 714 Alport Street, reportedly dropped tokens he was accused of stealing. J. R. Heartre avd testified Patterson fled when trolley stopped, but Heartreund identified him. Patterson admitted working at the time. Judge Watson fined Patterson under five pounds. appeal noted.
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Wheeser
Gorumerce
Io Corporation
Reed Patterson
Alport Street
J. R. Heartreavd
Patterson
Deo and Mage Bie Excape
Inter
Heartreund
Tatge Dace Watson
Paterson
Phil Wright acts as major in Chambers motorcade absence
Commissioner Phil Wright stood in as major Mondas during the Chambers ceremony while Major C. M. Chambers was away. The port motorcade proceeded with Wright serving in the acting role as per scheduling.
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Phil Wright
Chambers
C. M. Chambers
Mondas
Ae Pe Hee
Heiskell's Ointment Promises Quick Eczema Relief
Promote It claims rapid healing for eczema pimples and tetter using Heiskell's Ointment. Instructions urge nightly application and morning washing with Heiskell's Medicated Toilet Soap. Free samples offered by Dept 11 Johnston Holroay Co.
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Heiskell
Heinkell
Jors
Bride Wears Monocle At London Wedding
Former Miss Mary Crawford set a fashion statement by donning a monocle at her London wedding to John Malcolm Ritchie. International Newsreel photos show the couple leaving Columbia's church after the ceremony.
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Mary Crawford
London
John Malcolm Ritchie
Columbia
Probing Naval Ace Appointee Spars With Senatorial Probe
Beverly Hills letter from Will Rogers questions the appointment of a naval ace as assistant secretary of aviation. He warns a senatorial investigation could oust good politicians. Rogers notes aircraft carrier launches and the need for protection as planes take off. Peace is praised yet observed as fragile.
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Beverly Hills
Cailil
Avation
Peace
Bonen
Ramsay
Will Rogers
Vacuum Walls Latest Innovation in Housing Design
Princeton reports a new house concept featuring double layer walls of synthetic leather like material with air evacuated between layers to insulate against sound and heat. Professor Shirley Warner Morgan of Arcot ton University praises Buckminster Fuller’s plans for housing efficiency and future comforts.
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Princeton
Buckminster Fuller
New York
Shirley Warner Morgan
Arioceton University
Arth
VAPEX Discovery Prompts England Lighting Method
Fragmented report mentions VAPEX discovered in England and imported effects, with references to wartime chemists in two laboratories escaping infection. It claims tests show chemicals involved remain current, and hints at a modern lighting application tied to a Meyer patent. Company listed as B. Pougera & Corporated of New York Guy.
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Meyer Petica
Ely
Ana
Eure
B. Pougera & Corporated
New York
City plans to pay off bills on note and more
City commissioners Monday appropriated 510 of interest on a 814,000 note held by Caylor University of Waco for property bought for Dignunsty park. Other actions included 40925 for merchants bills, 147.70 for plumbing and heating work, 50134 for street paving and sidewalks, 201 for engineering, and payments for two police department record sites.
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Caylor University of Waco
Dignunsty Park
Merchants
Stobert
Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company
Caimoren Street
Touston
Tra 8 Street
Camaran Street
W. O. Rice
Main Avenue
Hawley
Reuse
York
Court records note a $10 fine for drunkenness in a city restaurant
A man was fined ten dollars in corporation court after police found him in a restaurant at Computer and South Santa Rosa streets intoxicated. He allegedly told officers to move on and to take others to a well known place, leading to his arrest. The report names Policeman Mike Live and mentions Oliver Lira and others involved.
Airmail Outbound Volumes Reported for 1028
A report released Monday shows that a Southern Airways Transport airmail system originating in San Antonio carried 11,110 pounds of mail northbound and 8 2y pounds southbound from January through September 1028. The figures reflect the company’s mail volume for the period and compare with the previous year’s southbound totals.
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San Antonio
Here
Ate
Fred McConn
Fon
Comny
Aid
Brownsville
Mexico
Carsten's Will Divides His Estate
Carstens wills assets to his widow Aleah TD Carstens with the remainder for heirs. Executor Adams named to oversee the estate division among three sons or their heirs, with the widow receiving the lifetime income from the estate assets.
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Carsten
Carstens
Prohae Mordog
Hig
SMO
Aleah TD
Adams
Bomb Destroys Car in New Orleans Unhurt Passersby
A car exploded in New Orleans this morning causing vehicle damage but no injuries. Police report limited disruption as investigations begin. blast highlights a quiet weekend with estimated damage around £500 in value. The source text is uncertain but notes a low casualty outcome.
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New Orleans
Orleane
Soviet Aircraft and Boats Captured in Far East Clash
Telegram from Hachin reports severe fighting at Furhinhsien between Chinese and Soviet forces. Two Soviet planes and boats seized. Chinese troops reportedly withdrew from a defensive position after heavy engagement. Final details remain unclear as lines of communication remained disrupted.
Widow of Movie Cowboy Goes East
The obituary notes the widow of a film cowboy travels east for matters connected to the late performer. Details are fragmented but indicate family ties and ongoing personal reminders of the actor’s career during a period of mourning.
Mayor Ligon of Robstown Dies
Reported death of Mayor Ligon of Robstown as announced by local officials. City leaders express condolences while noting ceremonial duties will be handled by the city council pending funeral arrangements.
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Ligon
Robstown
Sunny Blevins to chair novelty meeting event
Charles Sunny Blevins will chair a novelty meeting of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at the St Tony hotel Tuesday night. Johnnie Cuccia and Jack Christi, professional wrestlers, will stage a match. Refreshments will be served and there will be no speaking.
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Charles
Sunny") Blevins
Ehaumber of Commerce
St. Antony
Johnnie Cuccia
Jack Christi
Burglars Drag Woman From Bath Tub in Jewel Theft
Chicago report states three robbers burst into a home, dragging a woman from the tub to seize a $250 ring and other jewelry worth about $8100 while a guard was kept at gunpoint. The attackers fled as Mrs Laber cried out, the raid ending in a chaotic escape.
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Chicago
Soy
Dessey
Haber
Floxsye
Laber
Funeral Services Held Monday for Charles Zimmermann 17
Funeral services were conducted Monday for Charles Zimmermann 17 of 1993 Highland Boulevard, who died at a local hospital Saturday night. Father B. J. Schnetzer of St Joseph’s Catholic Church officiated. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Zimmermann, brothers Milton Eldvidga and Gris, and sisters Dorothy Zimmermann and Mrs Louis Spahn.
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Charles Zimmermann
Highland .Boulevard
Sebcied
B. J.’ Schnetzer
St Joseph'a Catholic Church
Mrf
Joseph Zimmermann
Milton
Eldvidga
Gris
Dorothy Zimmermann
Mra
Louis Spahn
Dividend Plan for Lower Insurance Costs Revealed
An old line stock company promotes dividends to reduce net cost of sound fire insurance protection. No policyholder assessments. A salaried ECC Protection expert offers full details on the Dividend Plan and may identify further savings by reviewing existing policies for equal or greater protection at lower cost.
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