Texas Jack Sullivan and the Canadian canoe epic mythic tale
A garbled 1913 adventure story recounts Texas Jack Sullivan sailing an open canoe from New York to New Orleans via the Hudson, Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi, with stops at Detroit and Chicago, amid sensational claims of endurance and naval feats. It mixes rivalry, Mexican exile, and film-show anecdotes, ending with a rambling note on historical memory and patriotic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erle
Din Corbett
Gosen
Shalléige
Beach Hocks Corbett
Corbett
Reach
New York
San Francisco
Texas
Jack Sullivan
Hudson Hiver Yacht Club
Nimety-first Street
Sullivan
St Clair
Macinac
Lake Michigan
Chitico
la Tackson Park
Tinos River
Mississippi
New Orleans
Corpus Christiana
Tamplon
Mexico
Sear
Sullivens
Hearing Set On Fleas Hurt Pecan Wait Showers
A noisy scene from a West Point of the Air production unfolds at Ran-Golph side near San Antonio with Wallace Henry as Big Mike teaching cadets including Henry Wadsworth Robert Taylor and Russell Hargis as director Dick Rosson films seven or eight takes. Beery in naval reserve role explains aircraft operation while cadets observe in cockpit amid artificial lighting and 30 crew members. Federal court hearing looms as South Pecans shelling firm seeks injunction to avoid NRA wage rules under WRA code with district attorney W R Smith Jr. and M B Draught preparing reasons to deny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Henry Wadsworth
Robert Taylor
Robert Livingston
Russell Hargi
Dick Rosson
AMMN
Beery
Berry
Filers
Mier
Naval
Star
Wadsworth
Beran
Torney
W. R. Smith Jr
Dire M. B
NRA
Alice Board of Texas
Odin Pearing Smith
Elatins
Alcohol Unit Fails Civil Service Exam
Report notes that investigators including Thomas D. Barton failed to pass a civil service exam for enforcement officers. A non competitive test may be given to Barton and others in charge of the southern Texas office. The civil service board plans further examinations and filings by November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedell
Thomas D. Barton
Barton
Cxas
Civil Service Bostd
Falcous
Glen
D. C
ING Linte
Randoph Barbers Ordinance Violations and Hollywood Crew Scene
Ledesma found guilty on a year and officers report a sirlet Vigil for violators as Randolph field glimpses Hollywood production with Wallace Beery and Robert Young in a cadet film. Crew details describe sound and recording setup on the platform and plane wing while the scene unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Beary
Robert Young
Beery
Young
Chicago Man Find 8 A Friends Fa
Acquaintances met after arrival here report a Chicago man named Montag A hed frantie at 200 Brod shop where a diamond was found and relief noted. The fragmentary text mentions Gunter and others, but details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. Friends
Chi
Gunter T
Statesman Rogers Rises Amid Wartime Youth Themes
In Santa Monica a speech fragment extols youth in farming and business, praising a “great bitch of kids” entering commerce and critiquing taxes and governance. The speaker, self- titled statesman Vuiiis WH ROGERS, invokes broad national reform ideas and wartime civic duty amid scattered garbled lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Calif
Los Angeles
Rogers
Actress Huat Injured In Car Crash At Montecito
Montecito California November 19 actress Galit Huat was hurt when the automobile she owned skidded and crashed into a palm tree near Ventura. Geneve Tobin Selle, an actress, suffered a fractured shoulder and cuts. Her mother Mrs Gesgvieve Tobin also sustained injuries though described as quite good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montecito
Galit
Lye Automobile
Ding
Geneve Tobin
Gesgvieve Vohin
Beery Turns Up with Wallate In Randolf Outing
Beery arrives with a large party including Randolph officers for a Sunday outing at Stowers rangi. The screen star, known for West Point of the Air, takes the lead in a six point event as friends gather and mingle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beery
Ming
Stowers Rangi
Miler
Kerewilly
Nia Moking
West Point of the Air
Oly
Randolph Geld
Bumper Acorn Crop Feeds Deer and Turkeys This Year
A garbled report notes an unusually large acorn harvest boosting deer and turkeys across the state. Experts cite storm patterns and cooler weather as factors, predicting deer fattening and turkeys adapting to upcoming conditions despite prior losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mally
Two Attacked and Robbed by Bandits
Saul M one day after bandits attacked Tobbed them Ile Sunday. Thane Gardenar 28, 1120 South San Mamos street, Tebewnd of 61.50 whet two nicky assaulte bin at Ban Femsanio and Comal streets, police said. Joe Gonanios 1517 North Ban Jacinto street, struck on the bowl and sobbed at St by two bandits who attacked hin near his home, according to officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Toberh
iGreen
Saul M
Thane Gardenar
San Mamos
Nicky
Ban Femsanio
Comal Sterels
Polige
Joe Gonanios
Ban
Hin
Temple League to Hear Greenberg Speaker on Europe View
The Temple League will hear Dr. A. Greenberg at the Community Center on Tuesday at 8:15 pm. J. Sutter Yeilenbaum, chairman, chairs the meeting and a discussion will follow. Greenberg recently returned from several months on the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple League
Greenberg
Temple League College
J. Sutter Yeienbaum
A. Greenberg
Ashy
Europe
Old Parrot Stolen From Fence Headlines Local Theft
A parrot reportedly perched on a fence was stolen, prompting a police report. The owner, Kathy Degni, says the bird had been sunbathing on the cone before the theft and hasn’t returned. Details on suspects or motive remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptrs
Katarine Degni
Sun Bath
Cole
Mia
Scientific Society to Hear Beretta in San Antonio
The San Antonio Scientific Society will host J. W. Beretta as the speaker. The lecture, titled The romance of bridges, will discuss bridge engineering and related topics at the Stovenr building. The event is scheduled for Tuesday at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific Society
Beretta
J. W. Beretta
Court to Ear Suit of Wife
Principal parties in the divorce action Mrs. Tilyandard Kahn vs Mr. TS Kalin. conference among attorneys. judge indicated the case would be concluded at 3 p.m. Details of jury selection not disclosed. Mrs. Kahn seeks divorce, half of a community estate estimated at 185000 dollars, and portion of physician's estate for life. The couple married 37 years. Dr Kahn’s personal estate around 200000 dollars. Mrs. Kahn accuses neglect and improper conduct, including alleged affair with a secretary Emma Grotheus. Mrs. Kahn said she preferred travel and poker to wifely duties. Attorneys listed include JC Ball, J. Davis, Elmer Stahl, Heber Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilyandard Kahn
TS. Kalin
Tiewnenk
Antonio
Wein
Danew
Betwen Altorneys
Uydine RO
Dr. Kahn
Man Falls on Live Wires Near Sydnet Ice Plant
Douglas Lilly of 326 Wes Fay Avenue narrowly escaped death after slipping and striking live wires while working at the Sydney Ice plant on South New Braunfels. He was hospitalized for burns to his chest and arm. police say he fell against the wires while retrieving a burned fuse in a meter box at the ice plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Lilly
Wes Fay Avenue
Sydnet Ice
South New Braunerue
Robert A. Green Hospital
Tilly
Fee
Mayor Missing Huntin or Sumpin
City reports Mayor C. K. Quin absent with city officials unsure of his whereabouts Acting Mayor Paul Steffler suggests he may be hunting while city hall staff deny knowledge of his location A local profiler notes no vacation and a need for rest amid the odd claim of a hunting trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Quin
Paul Steffler
Mies
Onn
Hoodlums Shoot Holes in Windows at Bey & Pewner Co
A clothing dealer reported three bullet holes in plate glass windows at Bey & Pewner, 1001 West Come Taciee sheet. No items were stolen as officers investigated the incident near Commerce and Pecos streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nondiinis
Bey & Pewner
West
Mantay
Civic Opera Fund Benefit Delayed in San Pedro Park
The Civic Opera Fund benefit performance for San Antonio is postponed from Tuesday to December 10 due to a shortage of city council support. Organizers say the delay affects plans for community members and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Opera Fund
San Antobio
San Pedro
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tuxis
Jack
Riney
Fred
Peace
John Sulivan
Bal
Wyatt Earp
Lake Erie
Rondo
Canada
Puzky Lake
Cleveland
Cleveland Yacht Club
Jess Ilan
Teutble
Liverpool
Tampice
England
Jack, Joyce
Burlin-to-Bagend
Beriinta-Raglad
Niles
Bern
Alanto
Dint Brock
Stock
Brock
Hye Alamin
Lars
Fleet For Museum
Eddie Arredandy
Wiite Museum Employe
The
Muses
Robert BR. Sadler
Laredo
Seale
Dane Alm
Noor
Susie
Skippy
Emen
Lsemen
Mattie
Ruth Pollan
Wipal Qudiorigm
Randolph
Sophie
Ledesma
Fie
Randolph Field
Hollyryood
Oots
Casper
Dan
Alamo
Allen Alamo
San Antonio
Lahor
Huat
CAR
Genevieva
Tobin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!